A new $12 million radiation therapy centre in Noosa will be helping 500 patients each year following its official opening on Friday 19 July.
The new GenesisCare service saves the average Noosa cancer patient from travelling an estimated 2000kms over the course of radiation therapy treatment and is conveniently located just 500m from the Noosa Hospital, part of Ramsay Health Care.
At the opening, State Member for Noosa Sandy Bolton MP said, “I come from a family full of cancer; my parents, my siblings, my partner, and getting access to the lifesaving treatment is imperative.”
Laine Harry, a former cancer patient from
Tewantin, said the new centre will benefit the local community.
“I primarily travelled to Nambour to have treatment, which is more than an hour of travelling there and back each day,” she said.
“This was more than 1000km over the course of my treatment. Every day, I hear about someone locally who is going through cancer, and this new centre will make things easier for them.”
Its first comprehensive radiation treatment service in the Noosa Shire with modern radiation therapy services for most adult cancer types, access to clinical trials for eligible
patients, and allied health services including counselling, nutrition and dietetics, and physiotherapy.
Additional patient services available at the same spot include Noosa Radiology and Breast Screen Queensland.
GenesisCare Radiation Oncologist Dr Debra Furniss said,“The availability of local services like ours can minimise the burden of travel on patients during what can be a challenging time.”
“In addition to our dedicated medical professionals, we’re pleased to also have a GenesisCare breast cancer nurse, who will offer
Noosa’s Alive with musical joy
Music, food and magic dominated the first weekend of the Noosa Alive program with a line up of entertainment and activities followed at venues across the shire from Pomona’s Majestic Theatre to the Bendigo Bank Marquee on Main Beach.
Throughout the week guests enjoyed performances from Shakespeare to Taylor Swift, dined on delicious meals prepared by some of Noosa’s top chefs, heard from crime writing experts and were wowed by the best of Australian magicians.
Over the next few days festival goers can catch cabaret with Noosa favourite Meow Meow, be part of a Murder Village whodunnit, watch the screening of local film productions or enjoy an Italian Long Lunch at Noosa Waterfront Restaurant.
This Sunday at Lions Park, Gympie Terrace, Noosaville the finals of Noosa STARS Alivewillperformatafreecommunityevent.
For more information on events and to book visit noosaalive.com.au
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specialised care and support to breast cancer patients from diagnosis, throughout treatment, and onwards. Eligible patients can also access a clinical trial focusing on precision medicine in cancer care.”
GenesisCare’s Noosa service will be supported by highly experienced radiation oncologists including Dr Debra Furniss and Dr BradleyWong who are both well-established in the local healthcare network of the Sunshine Coast and Dr David Schlect, a doctor involved in the delivery of modern radiation therapy techniques for more than 30 years.
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Win a $30,000 ski trip support STEPS
By Abbey Cannan
Former world champion freestyle skier Lauralee Bowie from Noosa has partnered with STEPS Pathways College to giveaway a $30,000 ski trip prize to Canada.
As the founder of Lauralee Bowie Ski Adventures, she has used her connections to form a raffle to raise money for a unique boarding college for young people with disabilities and autism.
Steps Pathways College teaches kids to learn independent living skills which will enable the young students to find employment, create meaningful connections and be contributing members of communities.
LauraLee said, “I started working, or volunteering last year, collecting donations locally, in Noosa for Steps.”
“My girlfriend Donna Bright works with Steps and she invited me during Covid times to do Zoom calls with some of her students. My goal was to encourage these kids if they set their minds to something, they could conquer anything.
“It was more inspiration, goal setting and helping them to fulfill their dreams, challenged or not.
“It was very rewarding having them ask me questions of how I become a world champion skier and what did I have to do to achieve those goals. Then Donna asked if I would like to help her gather donations and I went to town and raised a lot of money.
“This year, Steps decided to make the Grand Winter Ball a winter wonderland theme and invited me to be the feature grand prize.”
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a car he was allegedly trying to steal. (Supplied)
Alleged thief locked in car
Police have charged a man after he was locked inside a vehicle he was allegedly trying to steal.
Police were called to Spinnaker Drive, Mount Coolum around 5pm on Sunday 21 July after the owner of a BMW X3 noticed an unknown person inside their car.
The owner locked the car to contain the unknown person, until police arrived.
While inside the vehicle, the man allegedly damaged the driver’s side windows and door.
Police arrived and arrested the 21-yearold Mount Coolum man, with a subsequent search of him allegedly locating drugs.
The man has been charged with two counts of possessing dangerous drugs, and one count each of enter premises and commit indictable offence, possess utensils or pipes that had been used, and trespass –unlawfully enter or remain in dwelling or yard.
He is due to appear in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court on August 5.
Coolum Beach Police Sergeant Joel Bryant said this is an example of the community and police working together.
“I applaud the car owner’s quick thinking to lock the vehicle to keep the man contained, rather than confronting the man himself,” Sgt Bryant said.
“It may not be safe to approach an offender yourself, so we encourage you to always call police instead.
“The car that the man allegedly gained entry to was unlocked, so it’s an important reminder to always lock your vehicles, even when they’re parked in your driveway or in sight.
“Opportunistic thieves target unlocked cars. Don’t make it easy for them. Please lock your vehicle and keep valuables out of sight.
“We also encourage you to install CCTV cameras, not only as a deterrent to opportunistic thieves but it also provides police with invaluable evidence for investigations.
“Your CCTV may be critical evidence to solve a crime in our community.”
If you have CCTV at your business or residence, please register this with the community camera alliance at police.qld.gov. au/safety-and-preventing-crime/community-camera-alliance
competition to win a $30,000 trip to Canada to ski with all the bells and whistles.
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With cool nights and warm days and not so many tourists it’s a great time of the year to take a break from and see more of the Noosa region.
Go hiking the Noosa Trail Network or venture 10km west to the Wooroi Trails or north for the Great Cooloola Walk between Noosa and Rainbow Beach.
Go for a paddle and discover the upper reaches of the Noosa River as it extends into the Noosa Everglades.
See what the hinterland towns of Noosa and the Sunshine Coast have to offer.
Take a whale watching trip to see the majestic creatures as they pass on their annual migration.
Noosa is the perfect base for day or overnight trips. Some of the best spots surround the Noosa region are from Rainbow Beach and K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) to Cooloola, Gympie, MaryValley and Lady Elliot Island on the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef.
If you’re staying in Noosa this weekend the Noosa Alive festival has packed in a full program of entertainment.
There are literary breakfasts with authors Chris Masters and Chris Hammer.
At The J Theatre this weekend you can catch Cabaret performer Meow Meow on Friday, Murder Village and Sunshine Coast Screen Collective Showdown Showcase on Saturday. Tell me on a Sunday, a one-woman tour de force will be at Noosa Arts Theatre Saturday and Sunday.
And don’t miss the emerging talent Noosa Stars Alive followed by the closing party, a free community event, on Sunday from 11am at Lions Park, Gympie Tce.
- Margaret Maccoll
Police arrested a 21-year-old Coolum man after he was locked in
Former world champion freestyle skier Lauralee Bowie from Noosa. (Supplied)
Genesis of radiation care
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Federal Wide Bay MP Llew O’Brien also in attendance, said, “This is a very welcome investment in the health of the Noosa community, local access means faster access and that could help make a big difference in someone’s life.”
Noosa mayor Frank Wilkie said, “It’s wonderful to see more healthcare and access to important services in the Noosa Shire, especially cancer care options that minimise the need for patients to travel and bring treatment and technology directly to our doorstep.”
Dr Drew McMenamin, managing Radiologist at Noosa Radiology, said, “The team at Noosa Radiology welcomes the opening of GenesisCare Noosa and is excited about how this new centre aims to improve cancer care for local patients.”
“As one of the largest radiology clinics in the area, we help diagnose and treat multiple cancer patients and see the impact travelling for treatment can have on local patients. Being able to work with GenesisCare to offer a range of services within the same location closer to patients’ homes is a huge benefit.”
Doctors, politicians, and community members gathered at the purpose-built 750m² centre, developed by Dexus in partnership with GenesisCare and constructed by Erilyan.
Erilyan’s joint chief executive officer and founding partner Karl Mayoh said, “We’re thrilled to announce the completion of GenesisCare Noosa, a project marked by local engagement, efficient construction, and unwavering commitment to safety.”
“We’re proud to have 94 per cent of subcontractors from the Noosa and Sunshine Coast areas who have contributed to the 22,500 worker-hours worked to deliver this project ahead of schedule.
“I would like to thank all the local subcontractors for their energy and professionalism in delivering this much needed facility to the community.”
GenesisCare, Noosa, is situated at 90 Goodchap Street, Noosaville (Noosa Medical and Professional Centre): genesiscare.com/au/ our-centres/noosa
GenesisCare radiation oncologists Dr Debra Furniss, Dr David Schlect, and Dr Bradley Wong.
GenesisCare Noosa Centre.
Welcome to Country ceremony at the opening of GenesisCare’s new radiation oncology service in Noosa.
Clare Stewart, Ramsay Health Care Australia CEO Carmel Monaghan and MP Llew O’Brien.
Managing radiologist Dr Drew Mcmenamin Noosa Radiology, Jenny Kamst centre leader Genesiscare, Farnk Wilkie Mayor of Noosa, GenesisCare Radiation Oncologist Dr David Schlect, GenesisCare Radiation Oncologist Bradley Wong.
GenesisCare chief executive officer Australia Richard Lizzio, Managing Radiologist at Noosa Radiology Dr Drew McMenamin, former patient Laine Harry, Noosa MP Sandy Bolton, GenesisCare Radiation Oncologist
Dr Debra Furniss, Federal Wide Bay MP Llew O’Brien, Head of Property Management and Real Estate Services Dexus Lorraine Lee, Erilyan joint CEO and founding partner, Karl Mayoh.
Bridgerton Strings delivered music from the hit period drama as well as contemporary hits.
Magician Harry Milas wowed guests with his sleight of hand tricks.
Performer James Shaw
Noosa Alive volunteers Carolyn Windler, Marie Lewis and Debbie Noyek.
Peter and Anne Duncan with Tom and Marilyn Williams.
Simon and Julie Gamble.
Vanessa Haines, Jen Bonnie, Bill Kelly, Johanne Wright and Lindsay Bernie at Noosa Alive’s The 7 Sopranos.
Carisma ABC classics group introduce Twilight Classics under the Bendigo Bank Marquee.
Dennis and Sue Morgan.
Soprano Natasha Veselinovic
Cara and Steve Lane with Vicky Dinsmore.
Milos and Andrea Kratochvil. (Rob Maccoll)
More time to have plan say
Residents will have an extra 10 days to provide feedback on proposed amendments to the Noosa Plan.
Councillors on Thursday decided to reopen the consultation process, with formal submissions now accepted until close-of-business 28 July.
Mayor Frank Wilkie said given an overlap in projects out for community consultation, councillors wanted to ensure that anyone who had not had a chance to read and comment on the proposed planning scheme amendments, could still do so.
“Although many major business and community groups and residents have already provided 350 submissions, this extension will allow anyone who missed the deadline to be able to have a say as well,” he said.
The proposed amendments are available onlinealongwithfactsheets,frequently-askedquestions, maps of key proposed amendments and 3D fly-through imagery of proposed housing outcomes at yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au
Electronic copies of the proposed amendments are also available at Council’s offices at 9 Pelican Street Tewantin, and Noosaville and Cooroy Libraries.
Submissions can now be made on any aspect of the proposed amendments until close of business, 28 July via email to NP2020amendments@noosa.qld.gov.au or via post to Noosa Plan 2020, PO Box 141 Tewantin Qld 4565. Submissions must carry the submitter’s name and address.
Mayor Wilkie said Council’s intent with the proposed amendments is to:
· Expand housing choice by requiring and incentivising smaller dwellings, accessible dwellings, affordable dwellings, and dwellings specifically built for permanent rental.
· Pave the way for development of more social or affordable housing.
· Prevent further short-term accommodation within medium and high-density residential
zones and key centre zones to prioritise permanent residents.
· Rezone certain areas to increase opportu-
nities for smaller dwellings and key worker housing.
“In addition, the proposed amendments will see some coastal Tourist Accommodation Zones rezoned for permanent residents and a broader range of local business uses,” he said.
“The proposed changes will also set clearer expectations for the future development of the Noosa Business Centre precinct to provide diversity of employment and housing opportunities.”
Mayor Wilkie thanked residents who had already had a say during the original six-week consultation period.
“Staff have begun reviewing all of the submissions already received between 31 May and 14 July, and we look forward to receiving further feedback between now and 28 July.”
In June Council wrote to 646 property owners in areas of proposed zone changes, as well as more than 390 owners adjoining proposed zone changes, to advise them of the changes and how to have a say.
“Our planning staff also contacted 105 planning, design and development consultants operating in Noosa, plus 39 business and community groups with information to share with their members,” Cr Wilkie said.
Around 300 people attended five information pop-ups and Council’s 20 June Ordinary Meeting to find out more and talk to Council planning staff about the proposed amendments.
Visit yoursaynoosa.qld.gov.au to find out more.
Planning umpire approves Eumundi Supermarket
The consortium behind the proposed Eumundi supermarket site has commended Sunshine Coast Council for supporting their court appeal, resulting in a favorable decision from the Land and Environment Court to approve a supermarket at the southern end of the town.
Altum Property Group director Alex Rigby, expressed satisfaction with the outcome after a five-year process, emphasising that it aligns with Eumundi’s town plan, which identifies a clear need for a supermarket.
“We are pleased with Sunshine Coast Council’s positive response, which reinforces the economic needs assessment we conducted as part of the development’s evaluation,” Alex said.
This assessment concluded that there were no other suitable locations within Eumundi for a supermarket.
“This approval marks a significant day for the people of Eumundi and the surrounding catchment. We firmly believe that
without Council’s support, Eumundi would have faced an indefinite delay in acquiring a supermarket, which would have been detrimental for a town that has seen substantial growth since we first submitted our application.”
During the Public Notification Period of their Development Application, Altum Property Group received 160 submissions, with over 150 expressing support for the supermarket.
“The overwhelmingly positive feedback, publicly available, underscores that approximately 95 per cent of the local community recognises the necessity of essential infrastructure such as a supermarket,” Alex said.
“This will enhance convenience for Eumundi residents and its surrounding areas, while potentially reducing the overall cost of living.”
Altum plans to regroup with their commercial partners to review the approval and determine their next steps forward.
The assessment concluded that there were no other suitable locations within Eumundi for a supermarket.
Mayor Wilkie thanked residents who had already had a say during the original six-week consultation period.
Pre-fab history preserved
By Arthur Gorrie
The Cooran business which helped pioneer the concept of the Australian pre-fab house has had its extensive history recognised with a Queensland Government heritage grant of $41,000 to preserve its own historic home.
The rambling King Street building now houses a second-hand shop and a joinery business and has become a showcase of the district’s historic contribution to affordable housing.
A Queensland Heritage Register note says the building started out in 1933 as Alfredson’s woodworking shop, a business which later expanded to include a sawmill specialising in pre-cut homes.
It was a response to a housing crisis not unlike today’s, one that lasted more than a decade.
Mervyn Alfredson, who died in 1970, aged 58, devised his hardwood house frame system in the 1950s, by reading journals, then going into business with Queensland Pastoral Supplies.
His pre-cut houses were sold mail-order and sent out by train from Cooran Station, ending up at communities from Weipa to the Solomon Islands, remote mining settlements, outback stations and northern NSW towns in the 1960s.
Then Brisbane newspaper the Sunday Truth, said a display home built at Dell St, St Lucia for the Exhibition was framed, floored and cladded in hardwood and could be built by one person in four months, or with a carpenter to help, less than half that.
The “Cooran”, priced at £808 in 1953, had six rooms and could easily be extended.
At its peak the business employed 32 men,
plus logging contractors, carriers and sub-contractors and more than 60 apprentices learned their trade there. The property was managed by the Alfredson family until 1991 and added to the Queensland Heritage Register in 2008.
The business was heavily involved addressing the post-World War II housing shortage.
It was part of a timber industry which built Noosa. Cooran started as a coach-stop on the road from Tewantin to Gympie, built to transport timber from Mill Point on Lake Cootharaba to the Gympie goldfields.
Mr Alfredson was born in Nambour in 1912,
started his apprenticeship as a cabinetmaker with Page Furnishers in Pomona, and completed it in Gympie, before returning to Cooran and marrying Mavis Miller.
He used packing case timber to enclose the stumps under his workshop and that was home for he and Mavis, for the first six months of their marriage.
As is the case today, Australia was suffering a housing crisis, after the Great Depression of the 1930s and World War II, when building resources were restricted to the war effort.
There were also, as today, shortages of
skilled labour and materials, coupled with improved industrial conditions, including the 40-hour week and high demand from returned service personnel starting families and strong post-war immigration.
In response to the housing shortage, M.W. Alfredson & Company produced at least 1200 pre-cut houses by the mid-1960s, when marketing through QPS ended.
These included five houses built in Cooran, for Alfredson’s staff, at 4, 5, 6 9 and 11 Henry Street; and four houses built in Cooran in the 1950s for the Queensland Housing Commission.
Noosa Councillors will
visiting
cafes in Pomona, Sunrise Beach and Tewantin on Friday 26 July to talk one-on-one with locals about issues that are important to them.
As part of Council’s commitment to community engagement, councillors will be regularly visiting different parts of the shire to informally catch up with residents at local cafes as part of their Councillor Coffee Chats program.
The first Councillor Coffee Chat session is on Friday 26 July at Pomona, Tewantin and Sunshine Beach from 9-11am.
There is no need to make a booking, residents can simply pop in any time during the two-hour session and have a chat. Residents can catch up with councillors on Friday 26 July from 9am at:
· Pomona Village Kitchen - 2 Memorial Avenue, Pomona.
· The Marina Bar - 2 Parkyn Ct, Tewantin.
· Chalet and Co - 11/1 Tingira Crescent, Sunshine Beach. Cr
Nicola Wilson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Mayor Frank Wilkie, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, and Cr Karen Finzel.
Alfredson’s joinery, as it is today. (Supplied)
Plans face revision
Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie has confirmed further consultation will occur on the draft Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Masterplan, after all feedback has been carefully considered.
“All ideas are draft proposals for comment, we are listening, and we will carefully consider what we’ve been told so far,” Cr Wilkie said.
At Thursday’s Ordinary Meeting, councillors acknowledged more time was required to review the draft Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Masterplan and the draft Noosa River Plan. Both have generated significant community interest.
“We all love our Noosaville foreshore and river and councillors and staff members, are listening and carefully considering the feedback in good faith,” Cr Wilkie said.
Council received 2191 responses to theYour Say Noosa online survey and 222 written submissions during the second phase of engagement on the draft Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Masterplan.
“Our staff need time to analyse the data, review the feedback and ensure they accurately capture the community’s views,” Cr Wilkie said.
Some of the feedback relates to the proposed Noosa River Plan, so Council will use the time to understand and factor that into any review of the River Plan.
Cr Wilkie said the Foreshore Masterplan was a long-term blueprint for addressing issues over the next 20 years.
“The full content of this plan will not be delivered tomorrow or even next year, so it’s important to get it right and develop a plan that protects and improves this incredible community space.”
Cr Wilkie said Council will take the time to understand what the community has said and work with key interest groups and revise the masterplan.
Further consultation will occur on the draft Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Masterplan.
“What we heard from the community is that they want ongoing maintenance of equipment, furniture and parkland. Scheduled work will continue as planned on the foreshore, including replacing ageing fitness equipment, which will take place next month.
“In the first phase of consultation last year, the community identified improved access, upgraded all-abilities playgrounds, safer pathways and improved furniture as clear priorities along with how we better deal with the challenges such as floods, erosion and other significant weather events,” Cr Wilkie said.
The Noosa River Plan was due to come back before Council in July this year, but due to community feedback during the Foreshore masterplan consultation, and other recent developments with the river, Cr Wilkie said it made sense to revise the plan.
“A lot has happened since the river plan last came before council – some of the foreshore masterplan feedback has implications for the
river, plus we’re now a formal member of the Resilient Rivers Initiative.
“This is a SEQ Council of Mayors program to plan for and invest in waterways and catchments in south-east Queensland. Maritime Safety Queensland has also committed to a raft of actions that may resolve some of the issues the draft river plan sought to tackle,” he said.
“The Resilient River Initiative provides opportunities for Council to access support and funding to refresh, review and simplify our River Plan to align with a new Catchment Action plan guideline and is an approach that all councils in south-east Queensland will adopt,” Cr Wilkie said.
“This will allow Council officers to engage with all river stakeholders in a review of the river plan and refresh process,” the Mayor said.
Cr Wilkie said the strong interest in these plans is helpful and a sign of a healthy, engaged community.
Police call for help
Police are appealing for help after three suspicious car fires in Yaroomba and Coolum on 18 July.
Just after 9pm, emergency services were called to Warran Road in Yaroomba following reports a black Honda CR-V was on fire.
A call was received around 9.30pm after a green Suzuki Ignis was set on fire on Tharra Street in Coolum.
There was another fire along Warran Road in Yaroomba at 9.45pm after a Mazda 121 hatchback was found to be on fire.
All the fires were extinguished however the three vehicles sustained significant damage.
Police are appealing to anyone with relevant dashcam or CCTV vision and any witnesses to come forward.
Investigators are especially seeking assistance from anyone who may have been in the area betweenWarran Road in Yaroomba and Tharra Street in Coolum between 9 and 10pm to contact police.
Police are appealing for help after three suspicious car fires in Yaroomba and Coolum on 18 July.
Short stay concerns down
A drop in calls to the short-stay hotline indicate to Noosa Council that their short-stay accommodation laws in residential areas are having a positive impact on neighbourhood amenity.
Calls to the short-stay hotline, where residents can report noise and other impacts from short-stay properties – to be acted on within 30 minutes – have more than halved in the past year.
“In 2023 the hotline fielded 592 calls,” Council’s Development and Regulation Director Richard MacGillivray said.
“We’re more than halfway through 2024 and so far, we’ve received just 149 calls. In the same period last year there were 336 calls so that’s a 56 per cent reduction this year.
“We are also finding we aren’t getting hotline calls regarding ‘party houses’, so we believe this is a really positive sign that people are following the rules.”
In 2022 Noosa became the first council in Queensland to introduce a Short-stay Local Law.
The local law requires all short-stay property owners to apply for approval and nominate a contact person to act on complaints about noise and other issues within 30 minutes, 24 hours a day.
All short-stay properties must display the 24-hour hotline number out front.
Short-stay guests must follow a strict code of conduct to minimise the impact they have on surrounding neighbours through noise, parking, and issues such as rubbish generation.
“Our residential areas aren’t tourist precincts, and our residents were increasingly frustrated with the number of homes being used for short-stay guests, often in large numbers and with parties and other noisy activities impacting amenity late into the night,” Mr MacGillivray said.
He said the short-stay approval process has helped build a database of short-stay properties and prevent new short-stay properties popping up in residential zone areas, as only the owners who have a development permit or existing use rights receive approval.
Application fees have funded staff to enforce the local law and manage the approval process.
“We are pleased that our short-stay local law team are now at full staffing capacity with the addition of a new Coordinator and an additional Assessment and Compliance Officer.
“In the most recent quarter - April to June 2024 – we’ve issued 87 penalty infringement
notices and 150 compliance notices to shortstay owners found to be in breach of the local law, including properties who aren’t displaying the local law signage and complaints hotline number.”
Approvals either surrendered or not renewed have increased sharply - the number of approvals surrendered or not renewed increased from 83 to 146 this quarter.
“Whereas we’d previously had an estimated 4200 short-stay properties, with further analysis of active listings we now estimate that number is now down around 3500,” MacGillivray said.
National Tree Day
Join us for this family friendly event with free coffee, wildlife encounters and tree planting.
WHEN: Sunday July 28 WHERE: 152-158 Belli Creek Road Cooroy TIME: 8:30am - 11:30am
Council is currently reviewing the opera-
tion of the local law and in the coming months will be engaging with key stakeholders, including resident groups and the short-stay accommodation industry.
“The review will consider where we can make further improvements to the way we do business,” he said.
“Whilst there are still a number of properties that require approval under the local law –which officers are following up - the reduction in calls to the short-stay hotline, coupled with the overall reduction in short-stay accommodation properties is a positive sign that our new local law is working to address the impacts locally.”
Dig in and volunteer for National Tree Day
Noosa Council once again invites the community to participate in Planet Ark’s National Tree Day planting event, being held in Cooroy.
The annual event returns on Sunday 28 July, from 8:30am to 11:30am, at Bagnalls Bushland Reserve.
National Tree Day brings families and friends together by promoting environmental responsibility and community engagement.
Volunteers will have the opportunity to plant 1500 trees, shrubs, and ground covers, with all planting holes pre-dug for ease. The National Tree Day event includes a variety of activities and amenities to ensure a fun and educational experience for all.
Council’s Bushland Care Officer, Emma Smith, said the site chosen for planting was an important one.
“Bagnalls Bushland Reserve, located in the Mary River catchment area, features Upper Six Mile Creek running through it.
This will be a long-term revegetation site, which is exciting for both Bushcare and the Environmental Services team more broadly,” Ms Smith said.
On the day attendees can enjoy close encounters with native wildlife, courtesy of VIP Wildlife. A coffee van will be on-site, offering a free small coffee to all adults. Experts will also be available to educate participants about the local ecosystem and the significance of revegetation efforts.
The event is free and open to the public. Volunteers are advised to wear enclosed shoes, long sleeve shirts, and pants, and to bring their own drinking water. All necessary tools, plants, gloves, and guidance will be provided, and no prior experience is required.
Individuals and groups can book their spot to join the planting crew – search Noosa tree planting on Eventbrite. Or visit Council’s website – noosa.qld.gov.au. Address is Bagnalls Bushland Reserve, 152-158 Cooroy Belli Creek Road.
Bushland care officer Emma Smith, volunteer Peter Kauri and Bushland care officer Renata Neumann.
Short stay numbers have dropped and complaint calls more than halved in Noosa. (Supplied)
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Prepare for 10 art days
Prepare for 10 days of art with Noosa Open Studios along the art trail from 30 August to 8 September.
Engaging with local artists not only enriches your appreciation for the arts but also helps to build a stronger, more vibrant community.
Do you have your ticket to Noosa Open Studios event launch and fundraiser auction?
This exciting event is to be held at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre on Friday 2 August, from 5:30pm to 8pm. Tickets are $65 ($45 for participating artists) and can be purchased by scanning the QR code below. Your ticket includes a complimentary beverage and delectable finger food, promising a delightful experience as we come together to support and celebrate the creative spirit that sustains Noosa Open Studios.
This is Noosa Open Studios’ only fundraiser event of the year, featuring a remarkable selection of artworks generously donated by local participating artists.
There are a total of 23 donated artworks ranging from framed limited-edition prints, original paintings framed in oak, ceramics, furniture, jewellery, glass art and even a belly board donated by Tom Wegener!
This belly board has a hand painted artwork by local artist Dale Leach, depicting a scrub turkey surfing a wave!
The auction will raise vital funds for promoting this fantastic community event and showcasing the talent of our local artists.
Follow Noosa Open Studios on Facebook and Instagram as they share more details on the lovely artworks donated.
Volunteers champion ‘zero’
As part of Plastic Free July, the dedicated volunteers from the Noosa Visitor Information Centre participated in an educational and inspiring famil last week.
The event focused on promoting sustainable practices and recognising local businesses that champion plastic-free initiatives.
During the famil, the volunteers visited several of Noosaville’s esteemed Plastic Free Noosa Champions: Pottery for the Planet:
This innovative business is renowned for its handmade ceramic products, offering a sustainable alternative to single-use plastics. Their beautifully crafted items inspire environmentally conscious living.
Noosa Chocolate Factory:
This beloved local business not only produces delicious chocolates but also prioritises environmentally friendly practices, making significant strides in reducing plastic waste.
Belmondos Organic Market:
A hub for organic and sustainable products, Belmondos Organic Market is committed to minimising plastic use and promoting a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle.
The famil provided the volunteers with valuable insights into the efforts businesses put into creating a plastic-free future for Noosa.
Following the site inspections, the volunteers actively participated in a Plastic Free Noosa Clean Up in Noosaville resulting in a total of 15.3kg of waste collected and close to 500 individual pieces of litter removed from the environment.
Alori Gapes, Visitor Services and membership specialist for Tourism Noosa said, “The famil was a great opportunity for the volunteers to see and hear firsthand the great things our members are doing in the sustainability space.”
“Our volunteers are proud to contribute to the community’s sustainability efforts to support and maintain Noosa’s pristine environment.”
This initiative highlights the Noosa Visitor Information Centre’s ongoing dedication to sustainability and protecting the environment and promoting a greener future for Noosa.
The dedicated volunteers from the Noosa Visitor Information Centre.
The volunteers actively participated in a Plastic Free Noosa Clean Up.
Art donated for a fundraiser by local artist Charlotte Wensley. (Supplied)
UnityWater maps out future
By Margie Maccoll
Noosa Council last week endorsed the planning assumptions and growth projections derived from Unitywater’s Demand Modeller and Tracking Tool (DMaTT) to inform Unitywater’s Water Netserv Plan.
The Netserv plan provides strategic infrastructure planning forecasts for future water supply and sewerage services for the next 20 years, including any infrastructure delivery needed for growth in a particular region.
Under the state government Act UnityWater’s Netserv Plan must be endorsed by participating councils and its assumptions relating to population, dwellings and employment growth as well as development type, scale, location and timing be consistent with the SEQ Regional Plan.
The dwelling supply target for Noosa Shire requires an additional 5000 dwellings between 2021 and 2046, equating to 200 new dwellings per year.
Shaping SEQ’s resident population projection, not target, is 75,700 people by 2046. The DMaTT model identifies capacity within Noosa Plan 2020 of 5,467 additional dwellings between 2021 and 2046, demonstrating Noosa Plan 2020 including the current round of amendments can meet the ShapingSEQ dwelling targets.
Noosa staff told this month’s council meetings they worked closely with Unitywater to determine what was being projected in the plan was realistic and took local constraints on
development such as biodiversity overlays, riparians, flood zones and bushfire threats into account.
“We do spot checking to make sure there’s a realistic approach to what’s being projected,” staff said.
“We’ve worked closely with Unitywater and taken into account constraints such as areas that can’t be developed.”
Staff said the reliability of DMaTT data enabled them to use it to demonstrate to state government that it’s SEQ plan population pro-
jections were not realistic for Noosa.
A UnityWater spokesman said the tool was used to get an understanding of growth and how much infrastructure and upgrades were required to support it.
He said their assumptions which included planning for network demand were linked to their capital works program so what upgrades were required were identified along with the time it was to be delivered and its estimated cost. Also identified were assets requiring renewals and replacements.
“It supports all our planning functions across UnityWater,” he said.
Such is the level of detail of the plan the spokesman said as part of it they mapped every low density residential property that was able to accommodate a secondary dwelling.
Council staff said while not everyone wants a secondary dwelling or to develop their land to capacity for infrastructure planning they needed to plan for the maximum level of possible development and were constantly reevaluating everything to ensure it was in sync with all plans and amendments.
Over the next five years upgrades are planned as part of the UnityWater capital works program to pump stations at Castaways Beach, Bicentennial Road and Cooroy and Sewage Treatment Plant upgrades will be mapped and costed.
Once endorsed the planning assumptions are published on the UnityWater website and publicly available, the spokesman said.
Hinternoosa provides 35 good reasons to celebrate
Hinternoosa celebrates its 35th anniversary this year and recently held a special soiree at the Cooroy Butter Factory to commemorate the significant milestone.
Bringing together clients, professional services, and the Hinternoosa team, director and principal Sirah Robb, alongside her husband John Robb, welcomed the attendees with a heartfelt speech reflecting on the agency’s journey.
“To fully appreciate the significance of this 35-year milestone and where we are today, it helps to reflect back on where we have come from,“ said Sirah.
“Thirty-five years ago, in 1989, Murray and Lyndal Brown started Hinternoosa on Garnet Street in Cooroy.
“Hinternoosa soon became known as the go-to hinterland agency, leading the field in terms of market share and specialising in small to large hinterland acreage and prestige properties.“
The Robbs have carried forward the legacy initiated by the Browns, emphasising growth and innovation while maintaining core values around client service, results and community contribution.
In her speech, Sirah highlighted significant milestones, such as the integration of Wythes Real Estate and Fiona Winter Realty.
What makes us different?
The agency’s ability to adapt to changing market conditions has been a cornerstone of its success, Sirah said, detailing the challenges and triumphs faced during the Covid-19 pandemic.
This was a period that tested the resilience and ingenuity of the real estate industry.
Looking ahead, Sirah said Hinternoosa remained committed to its mission of raising the bar in the real estate industry, and emphasised the agency’s core values around clients first, culture, community, and innovation, which continue to guide their operations.
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The initial couple of months of the unknown soon turned into a transition of all three offices to work from home, daily team communications on new guidelines, and a frantic frenzy of buyers with fear of missing out.
In closing, Sirah paid tribute to everyone who has become part of that journey over the years - those who paved the way, the positive impact of the current team, the professional support service network, and to their clients.
“Our vision is to be the leading agency of choice in our region,“ Sirah stated.
“Our core values are evident in everything we do, and when I look back at our predecessors, these values shine through in their approach too.“
Charlie Muecke
BMedSc (VisSc) MOpt Optometrist
In her speech Sirah highlighted significant milestones, such as the integration of Wythes Real Estate and Fiona Winter Realty. (Supplied)
Hinternoosa was started in Cooroy in 1989 by Murray and Lyndal Brown and soon became the go-to property place.
UnityWaters sewerage pumping station at Castaways Beach is among upgrades set down for the next five years.
Artist Jo Cook opens doors
By Abbey Cannan
Noosa artist Jo Cook has made a career swap in pursuit of her creative dreams, opening her new studio gallery at Unit 4/47 Gateway Dr, Noosaville.
With Noosa Open Studios Art Trail (30 August – 8 September) just around the corner, Jo can’t wait to introduce and welcome the community into her art space from 10am to 4pm each day.
“A couple of years ago I walked into a friend’s warehouse studio and thought how incredible it would be to do something like that,” Jo said.
“I use a variety of different mediums and they take up a lot of room. I also really wanted to explore going bigger in my mixed media art and sculptures.”
Her new studio space has taken a couple of months to renovate and brand, showcasing a pink entrance with eye-catching art.
“I have had great support from my artist community,” she said.
“I only opened the space to the public about two weeks ago so that is still a big learning curve.”
Jo’s life and art have been profoundly influenced by her upbringing and lengthy career in speech pathology.
“As my 50th birthday approached, I found myself unsettled,” Jo said.
“I had been in private practice for nearly 10 years as a speech pathologist. I used to work with a lot of clients who had progressive neurological disorders such as Motor Neurone Disease or brain cancer for example.
“There was a particular Christmas period where four of my delightful clients passed away. It really knocked me and at the same time I also felt quite burned out in my profession.
“I listened to the niggle inside that kept at
me to become more serious about my creativity.”
Jo’s husband was there for her when she broke down and said “I can’t do this (speech pathology) anymore”.
“With his support I was able to start to walk my new creative path and whilst not always rosy, it has been the best decision ever,” she said.
Although she only made the career change at 50, Jo has always been involved in some sort of art or craft activity.
“In fact in my first job in the Education Department I got permission to paint murals all over my clinic walls,” she said.
Her primarily figurative works aim to evoke emotions and create conversations about the journey of women in current society.
“I want women to construct their own narrative and to be heard and empowered to follow their own path,” she said.
“My large mixed media pieces use layering and symbols relating to self-actualisation and spirituality which are paramount to me. My current challenges are to go big with everything I produce.”
Her hand built ceramic pieces are often assembled with recycled and up-cycled items.
In recent ceramic experiments, she has added slip dipped materials, encaustic wax and mixed media finishes.
“I love entering art competitions and have also been in a number of art exhibitions,” Jo said.
“My new studio is open irregular hours so when you see the open sign, I am in. Otherwise, feel free to call and arrange an appointment.”
For more information visit jocookartist. com.au or call 0416 121 154.
Find Jo Cook’s Studio Gallery at Unit 4/47 Gateway Dr, Noosaville.
Find Jo Cook’s Studio Gallery at Unit 4/47 Gateway Dr, Noosaville.
Silver Memories shared
By Abbey Cannan
The Silver Memories Road Show team brought joy to Noosa’s aged care homes last week by using nostalgic music to address loneliness.
Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Silver Memories is a unique radio station dedicated to cheerful and gentle music from the 1940s to the 1970s, and is designed to enhance the quality of life for seniors, especially those facing cognitive challenges.
By providing a tailored music experience, it has had a transformative impact on the lives of countless seniors through 170 roadshows and has been observed to improve mood, reduce agitation, and increase social engagement among listeners.
Arcare Noosa resident Anne Haliday said the songs brought back nice memories from her youth.
“It was entertaining and good fun. He involved us all in different ways which was great,” Anne said.
“The songs brought back memories and there was a couple there that I nearly cried. I went to lots of dances at the halls when I was younger.”
Silver Memories Road Show host Ronnie Park said he believes music can help social isolation and depression, particularly for those with dementia.
“I’ve noticed that sometimes the last thing people remember is music,” he said.
“Yesterday there was a gentleman at Sunrise Beach who had been quiet the whole show until I played one song and he stood up and sang the whole song.
“He said he won a gold medal singing that song when he was young. The way to keep your light shining bright is to listen to music.”
The Silver Memories roadshows bring their radio broadcast service to in-person interactive sessions where attendees can listen to the music, interact with volunteers, and enjoy a sense of community.
They stopped by Arcare Noosa, Arcare Peregian Springs and Blue Care Sunrise Beach last week.
“I do the radio shows and three years ago I thought of the idea of playing music and the first couple of times was trial and error,” Ronnie said.
“We switch it up from old songs they can sing along to, to songs where they can dance.
“It takes about 10-15 minutes until they realise what’s going on and then all of a sudden everyone’s dancing.
“I’m a volunteer so I just get so much satisfaction seeing the smiles on people’s faces and doing things that they wouldn’t normally do.
“We rely on donations and a lot of the aged care facilities make donations so we can keep running.”
Arcare Noosa lifestyle coordinator Bernadette said it was amazing to see the resident’s react to the Road Show.
“Our residents are a little hesitant to try
things but this was very interactive,” Bernadette said.
“They were singing and everyone knew the words. Everyone was smiling and I got lots of positive feedback. Our residents that don’t normally attend activities came as well.
“We would love more of these interactive events at the home. It was perfect.”
Kay, Ronnie, Andrew, Gavin, Bruce, Anne, and Faye. (Supplied)
Faye and Katie at Blue Care Sunrise Beach. (Supplied)
Bruce. Gavin and Bernadette.
40 years of fashion
This month marks a significant milestone for Gaibriel Hudson, the beloved owner of Sketch Noosa.
Gaibriel is celebrating 40 successful years in business, a testament to her dedication, passion, and exceptional service in the fashion industry.
“It’s been manic at times but I love all of it,” she said.
“I don’t think I will ever really stop designing as at the core of it all is my passion.
“It seems like another lifetime ago when I wholesaled my resort wear and swimwear collection to 160 stores Australia wide. I had a great team of girls working with me and agents in all states of Australia selling my ranges.”
Gaibriel said she’s lost count of how many wedding and formal dresses she’s made but each one was special.
“I love being part of their special day and I get a kick out of making their dream dress come to reality.”
For four decades, Gaibriel has been the heart and soul of Sketch Noosa, providing stunning dresses for every occasion.
From graduations and debutantes to weddings and formal events, her boutique has been the go-to destination for locals and customers from afar.
Her commitment to making every woman feel glamorous and confident is evident in the beautiful array of dresses she offers.
Reflecting on the impact of Sketch Noosa, it’s clear that Gaibriel’s influence extends beyond fashion.
Many women, including those from local schools, fondly remember their fittings with Gaibriel, knowing they would leave her store looking and feeling their best. Brides, bridesmaids, mothers of the bride, and anyone seeking the perfect outfit have all found their dream dresses thanks to her keen eye and impeccable taste.
Gaibriel’s warm and welcoming nature, combined with her extensive knowledge and expertise, has earned her a loyal customer base.
Her passion for fashion shines through in every interaction, ensuring that every client
feels like a million dollars when they step out in one of her creations.
As Gaibriel celebrates this remarkable achievement, Sketch Noosa looks forward to continuing its legacy of elegance and style for many more years to come.
College open day
On Wednesday 14 August, Noosa Christian College welcomes visitors and prospective parents from 4pm to 6:30pm.
The College, set on 30 acres of parkland, offers education from Kindergarten through Year 12. An Outside School Hours Care program is also provided in the afternoons and during school holidays.
Secondary school tours will occur at 4pm and 5pm, with a senior secondary information session at 5:30pm.
In addition to the core subjects expected from the secondary curriculum, a diverse and comprehensive range of elective subjects are offered that allow students to discover their passions in many areas, such as: Media Arts, Design - Food and Fashion, Furnishing Skills, Design - Engineering and Materials, Psychology, Marine Science, Economics and Business, Civics and Citizenship, Passion Project, Automotive Cert II, Sport and Recreation Cert II and Cert III, Hospitality Cert II and Cert III. You are invited to come along and explore the campus, visit the classrooms, and meet the principal and teachers.
Gaibriel Hudson, the beloved owner of Sketch Noosa.
Llew O’Brien
Everyone needs a shed
The Noosa Men’s Shed recently celebrated their 10th birthday with members, supporters and friends attending the special event.
The progress that Noosa Men’s Shed has made in this decade is testament to what can be achieved when people believe in their goals and are prepared to put the work in to realise them.
Australia is the birthplace of the Men’s Shed movement which has grown to encompass thousands of sheds established in more than a dozen countries across the globe.
In 2005, there were 200 Men’s Sheds in Australia. Fast forward to 2024, and there are more than 1200 Sheds spread across the country.
Women’s Sheds, or Community Sheds that welcome both men and women are the new wave of this movement. A great example of this is the Noosa Women’s Shed, which is under construction just across the road from the Men’s Shed.
Sheds are amazing and versatile places where people can build connections with their peers and their community, where they can develop new skills, find a support network, and access physical and mental health programs, services, and resources.
Sheds play an important role in supporting health and wellbeing, they provide social inclusion opportunities, and give people a place they can tinker, create, work on projects, develop new skills, and pass on knowledge to others.
We know that social connections and strong supportive networks are instrumental in im-
proving mental and physical health outcomes, particularly for men, who are more likely to experience difficulties in seeking support for personal struggles.
The importance of strong connections and support networks can not be underestimated, and the Men’s Shed Movement is world leader in bringing men together, supporting them to lead a positive and healthier lifestyle, while strengthening their wider communities.
The Noosa Men’s Shed Motto is “Building a Better and Happier Tomorrow” - which is a goal that we can all aspire to.
In less cheerful news, tax time is the time of year when scammers are sending text mes-
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sages and emails pretending to be myGov or Services Australia. They will ask you to click on a link so they can steal your sign in details, personal information, and ultimately your money!
Scammers might say are that you can get a one-time payment, rebate, or other kind of refund, that there is a problem with your tax return or myGov account, or there have been changes to your account, your details need to be updated, or your account is about to be frozen or suspended.
Please, do not click on these links or any attachments in emails or text messages. You can find out more by visiting servicesaustralia.gov. au/how-to-know-if-its-scam? and scamwatch.
gov.au.
Because cyber criminals are constantly looking for new ways to steal your data, it is important to practice cyber hygiene to keep your devices in good health and improve your online security.
Pwned is an industry term that means your data has been exposed to cybercriminals. You can check to see if your email or phone number has been involved in a data breach by visiting haveibeenpwned.com. This website also lets you sign up to be notified if future pwnage occurs and your accounts are compromised.
These days we have so many different online accounts that it can be difficult to keep track of your passwords. Most of us are guilty of reusing passwords or having favourite passwords that are easy to remember. While password reuse is quite normal, it is also quite risky. Because it is so common and easy, most of us are not aware of the potential impact.
Cyber criminals launch credential stuffing attacks, where they take advantage of reused credentials by automating login attempts against systems using known email and password pairs that have been exposed by data breaches.
The importance of using strong individual passwords or password phrases for different accounts is the first step in practicing good cyber hygiene, and the next step is enabling two or multi factor authentication to stop hackers and cyber criminals who may have your password from gaining access to your account.
SUNNY COASTAL KITCHEN
Wide Bay MP Llew O’Brien
Report
In the fading evening light of June 21st winter solstice, I rose from the warmth of my lounge chair to check if my absentee neighbours bin was still on the street.
Once outside I was met not only with the chill of night air but also a distinct whiff of fresh dog dropping. It was then the gentle “flump” of a well filled ‘dog poo bag’ coming to rest at the bottom of an empty bin carried to my ears from my neighbour’s direction.
Next, out of the gloom appeared a longlegged Ayrshire Terrier looking well pleased with itself. At the other end of its lead was an impeccably groomed and attired woman of a style shouting “entitled”. When I asked (possibly, in a tone of disbelief) had she dropped her dog’s poo bag into my neighbour’s bin she replied. “Yes, and what are you going to do about it”. I said I will report it, let this be my report!
Since that incident I have asked several friends from acrossthe Coast if intoday’sworld was this behaviour acceptable. Their unanimous responses were:- into a full bin about to be collected is okay. Into an empty bin is rude, unacceptable and certainly not neighbourly!
On the positive side, in recent times dog owners appear to be much more responsible in bagging their dogs’ droppings. As a member of a Volunteer Bush Care group, it is noticeable that we encounter far less tossed ‘dog poo bags’ when weeding along beach access paths than we did in the past.
However, with the increased dog population, even owners doing the right thing cannot avoid adding to the sickening stench that permeates the air space surrounding public bins in popular dog walking areas.
Perhaps it is time for Councils sought initiatives/solutions such as dog wet areas with connection to the sewer system for what is an increasing issue of concern on multiple levels.
Ron Gooch, Peregian Beach
Oppose the amendments
I wish to object to the mandatory nature of the proposed amendments to the Noosa Planning Scheme, as it affects “Medium Density” and “High Density” zoned property. These Amendments would impose an increase in the number of dwellings, leading to rampant and uncontrolled over development by the private sector. Noosa Council has very successfully and uniquely maintained a balance of housing development for the past 30 years. Adopting these amendments to medium density and high density zones will lead to a most dramatic change in the neighbourhood characteristics of Noosa.To date Noosa has been so successful without mandating maximum density developments in these zones. Council must oppose these amendments, which would impose a massive change to Noosa’s hard fought unique neighbourhood character.
Alan Williams Noosa Heads
Royal Commission results
Royal Commissions exposed rorts, rackets and rotten doings in banking, aged care, Robodebt at a huge cost to taxpayers in more ways than money. Anyone responsible/jailed for all these crimes against people? Just asking.
Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach
LENSCAPE
What are we going to do with Mum and Dad?
It’s a tough family conversation that many of us face as a senior or the son or daughter of one when we realise our parents aren’t managing well at home.
The telltale signs are hard to ignore although we sense we are in for a fractious series of difficult conversations and being accused of nit picking.
Perhaps the house and garden are looking more chaotic, and Mum or Dad are relying more on snacks than nutritious meals.
A sensitive issue arises if the standard of their grooming or hygiene has declined.
Maybe they are becoming more socially isolated holed up in their home as a fortress and not getting out to do the things they used to enjoy.
They could be losing weight, have had a fall, mismanaging their medications, and vulnerable to scammers.
Any kites we fly about them considering aged care are shot down with indignant declarations that “I don’t need help – everything is fine – I want to stay here with the dog not abandon him to go into a damned nursing home !”
The words ‘nursing home ‘can prove inflammatory but are not the only option.
Conversations can be progressed through working together to arrange help at home.
Government subsidised home care services provide from 1 to 13 hours of care a week.
They can get more help if they are a veteran or are able to pay privately.
Mum and Dad can also take advantage of things like rehabilitation, fall risk-reduction programs, personal alarms, stove automatic switch-offs and other technology aimed at increasing safety.
Getting them to accept paid help can be tricky with issues of strangers intruding on
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their privacy.
Ideally, aging parents feel supported rather than attacked during these conversations. Every person has a legal right to choose where they live unless they have lost capacity to make that decision which opens up a whole new minefield.
Families often feel guilt during the care transition process wanting what’s best for Mum and Dad while respecting their sovereignty.
I’m in a homecare program through Comlink after some animated discussions in my family when I had four strokes.
Thankfully, it’s turned out well and we’re all good mates while I retain my cherished independence living well with homecare support.
I’ve increased my circle of friends, explored new activities and destinations with subsidised transport services as I can no longer drive.
But wait there’s more -I’ve acquired new skills and a lovely girlfriend in my senior journey -who would have thought during those tortuous family discussions.
Garry Reynolds, Peregian Springs
An early morning paddle on Noosa River was captured by Sally Platt-Hepworth. If you have a Lenscape please email it to newsdesk@ noosatoday.com.au
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The Guide
LOVE YOUR GARDEN
ABC TV, Friday, 7.30pm
In this long-running and wonderfully feel-good British series, gardener Alan Titchmarsh (pictured, below) surprises homeowners with one of life’s greatest joys: a beautiful garden. With an eye for detail and a dedicated team that expertly makes the most out of every plot, the series showcases transformations that change lives with the magic of plants. You could call it real-life flower power. Tonight, Titchmarsh is in Thornton Heath at an aged care centre ready to breathe new life into its uninspiring outdoor area. In an episode that reminds us we all need nature within our reach, the senior citizens witness their urban wasteland’s bright makeover which is brimming with flowers.
Friday, July 26
ABC TV (2)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News
Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30
That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.
7.30 Love Your Garden. Presented by Alan Titchmarsh.
8.20 Troppo. (Mal) Ted and Amanda investigate when a drug-affected poacher climbs naked up a flagpole and falls to his death.
9.15 Fisk. (Mls, R) A woman takes a job at a law firm. 10.15 Austin. (PG, R) 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 Grand Designs. (R)
Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. (R) 12.40 We Hunt Together. (Final, MA15+lv, R) 1.25 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
AMAZING RAILWAY ADVENTURES WITH NICK KNOWLES
SBS, Saturday, 7.30pm
Move over Michael Portillo, someone else is muscling in on your train escapades. Is there room on the tracks for another railway devotee? Yes! With a gung-ho panache and a penchant for high-speed fun, Nick Knowles (pictured, above) offers a more free-wheeling approach. Unlike Portillo, he isn’t hemmed in by a historic Bradshaw’s Guide, with lighthearted whims clearly guiding Knowles’ fancy. In tonight’s episode two of this second season, Knowles is in Italy embarking on his “volcano express”. The journey goes from Mount Vesuvius to Mount Etna, along with a scary gyrocopter trip that suggests Knowles should probably stick to the tracks.
Hot on the heels of Wimbledon and ahead of the fastpaced spectacle of the US Open comes the free-to-air debut of this high-stakes offering that goes into some very dark corridors away from the court. Set in the intense, exclusive world of professional tennis, get set to be engrossed by this shiny yet unnerving six-part emotional Poldark’s Aidan Turner (pictured, left) dons a polo shirt – instead of his trademark rippled bare chest – as a maverick coach who isn’t nearly as winning as he first appears. Starring excellent newcomer Ella Lily Hyland (pictured, below) as 17-year-old tennis prodigy Justine, it’s a gripping psychological thriller that throws a wildcard with big emotions. The stylised aesthetic belies gritty
WE’RE ALL
(EVEN
SBS Viceland, Monday, 8.30pm
SBS (3)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.15 Great Canal Journeys. (PGav, R) 11.10 Inside Oxford Street. (PGa) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (PG, R) 2.05 Animal Einsteins. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Tony Robinson: Britain’s Greatest River. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender. (Mls, R) Explores the life of Freddie Mercury.
9.05 MOVIE: Duran Duran: A Hollywood High. (2022, G, R)
A celebration of Duran Duran’s four-decade career and their love affair with the city of Los Angeles. Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes.
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 The Shelter. (Ma)
12.35 My Brilliant Friend. (Mav, R)
3.50 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SEVEN (7)
Al Jazeera Newshour.
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with Josh Niland.
8.30 MOVIE: Fifty Shades Of Grey. (2015, MA15+as, R) After her roommate falls ill, an English literature major agrees to interview a powerful businessman, who harbours long-buried secrets from his past, for the university newspaper. Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Jennifer Ehle.
11.05 To Be Advised.
1.10 Boy To Man: Horse Gladiators. (PGa, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
Home Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Medical Emergency. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 Fresh Escapes. 11.30 Medical Emergency. Noon Better Homes And Gardens. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Discover. 2.30 Sydney Weekender. 3.30 Our Town. 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
NINE (8, 9)
As bleak and eye-opening as this sassy series gets, Jay Baruchel’s (pictured) wide-eyed, boyish inquisitiveness sprinkles some welcome sweetness. This is, after all, something of a light-hearted comedic documentary about perishing and the end of civilisation. In this second series, the Blackberrystar, who openly admits dying is “something I’m obsessed with”, is back to meticulously cover the sorts of topics most of us try to avoid thinking about or haven’t had the displeasure of considering yet. These six episodes include the catastrophic elements of space, extinction of insects, dangers of nano technology and whether our reality is merely a computer simulation.
TEN (5, 1)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Disappeared. (2017, Mav, R) Miranda Raison. 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R) Hosted by Larry Emdur. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024: Encore. 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) Hosted by Todd Woodbridge. 5.30
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair: Paris Edition. Hosted by Ally Langdon.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 21. Parramatta Eels v Melbourne Storm.
9.55 Golden Point. Post-match NRL wrap-up.
10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Women’s Soccer. Australia v Germany. Replay. 12.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Women’s Soccer. Includes: France v Colombia. Men’s Rugby Sevens. Quarter-final. Replay.
3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024: Pre-Show.
3.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner.
8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mdl, R) Celebrity guests include Paul Mescal, Andrew Scott, Kingsley Ben-Adir and Da’Vine Joy Randolph. 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)
GONNA DIE
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Saturday, July 27
ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)
6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Ladies In Black. (Final, Ms, R) 1.15 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PGa, R) 2.05 Books That Made Us. (Mlv, R) 3.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 3.30 Capturing Cricket: Steve Waugh In India. (PG, R) 4.30 Maggie Beer’s Big Mission. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R) 5.55 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R)
6.30 I Was Actually There: Nicky Winmar. (PG, R) A look at Nicky Winmar’s stand.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG) A supermodel’s money-obsessed manager is found dead in his locked bedroom.
8.20 Van Der Valk. (Mav, R) Part 2 of 3. Van der Valk investigates after an employee of the renowned Cuypers Diamonds is killed.
9.50 Ladies In Black. (Final, Ms, R)
The ladies confront threats at home and at work that could damage each of them irrevocably.
10.40 Shetland. (Final, Mv, R)
The team races to identify the killer.
11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 6. Highlights. 3.00 Sailing. SailGP. Round 13. Highlights. 4.00 Motor Racing. Extreme E C’ship. Rounds 3 and 4. Hydro X Prix. Highlights. 5.00 Sailing. New York Vendée. Highlights. From New York City to Les Sablesd’Olonne, France. 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PGa, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles: Italy. (PGal) Nick Knowles explores Italy.
8.25 Princess Anne: The Plot To Kidnap A Royal. (PGa, R) Takes a look at the 1974 plot to kidnap Princess Anne that ended in a shootout in central London.
9.20 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (PG, R) Takes a look inside London’s iconic Westminster Abbey in the wake of the pandemic.
10.10 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Mal, R) Part 1 of 5. 11.05 Paris Paris. (PGal)
12.05 MOVIE: Radioactive. (2019, Mav, R)
2.05 Life Drawing Live. (Mn, R)
4.05 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R)
7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Industry Celebration Day, Caulfield Season Finale and Doomben Raceday. 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) Designer goods have officers suspicious.
7.30 MOVIE: Sister Act. (1992, PGv, R) A lounge singer on the run from the Mafia takes refuge in a convent. Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith.
9.35 MOVIE: Sleepless In Seattle. (1993, PGal, R) The son of a recently widowed man calls a radio station in an attempt to find a girlfriend for his dad. Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Ross Malinger.
11.50 Autopsy USA: Gregg Allman. (MA15+ad, R) Takes a look at Gregg Allman’s death.
12.50 Criminal Confessions: Who Killed Little Mama? (Madlv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Drop Dead Weird. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)
6.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony Continued. 7.15 Olympic Games Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony: Post-Show. 8.00 Weekend Today: Paris Edition. 10.00 Beyond The Dream: Race To Paris. (PGl, R) 11.00 Beyond The Dream: Boiling Point –Swimming’s Greatest Rivalry. (PGl, R) 12.00 9News Morning Weekend. 1.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony. (R)
6.00 9News Saturday.
7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 1: Night. Events may include: swimming heats; diving; men’s hockey, Australia v Argentina. 10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 1: Late night. Events may include: road cycling, women’s time trial; canoe slalom, women’s K1. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 1: Post midnight. Events may include: canoe slalom, women’s K1, men’s C1; cycling road, men’s time trial, skateboarding, men’s street final.
3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 1: Overnight. Events may include: swimming finals, women’s and men’s 400m freestyle, women’s and men’s 4x100m freestyle relays; men’s rugby sevens, medal matches; surfing, round 1. 5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 1: Early morning.
6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGa, R) A torrential downpour sparks a flood on the beach. Tommy saves Christmas Day. 7.00 The Dog House. (R) A father and his two daughters search for a dog that can fill the quiet in the house when the girls are at their mum’s.
health issues. An advanced paramedic is dispatched to a baby born in the passenger seat of a car. 11.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R)
The Movie Show. 6.30 Steel Magnolias. (1989,
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H’lights. 2.50
(2020,
7.00
Grand
3.20 MOVIE:
5.15 MOVIE: Home. (2015,
Games Paris 2024. Day 1: Diving. Includes: women’s synchronised 3m springboard final. 8.00 MOVIE: My Super Ex-Girlfriend. (2006, M) 10.00 MOVIE: The Edge Of Seventeen. (2016, M) 12.05am Late Programs.
every week
(PGl, R) 3.10 Simply Nigella. (Final, R) 3.40 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 4.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 5.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (PG, R) 10.10 The Bee Whisperer. (PG, R) 11.05 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Range Of Motion. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Sports Woman. 4.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R) 4.55 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (Final, PG) 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PGa, R) 6.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Beach Cops. (PGa, R) 3.30 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 4.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Weekender.
6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (Final, PG) Hosted by Adam Hills. 8.00 Austin. (Final, PG) Julian is concerned about Austin. 8.30 Fifteen-Love. (Premiere, Mal) A teenage tennis prodigy’s French Open success is shattered by a devastating tragedy. 9.20 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) A corpse is discovered in a scrap yard. 10.10 The Beast Must Die. (Mal, R) 10.55 Annika. (Mav, R) 11.45 Frayed. (MA15+l, R) 12.30 Noughts + Crosses. (Mlv, R)
7.30 Mayhem: Secret Lives Of Georgian Kings: George I Luck And Loathing. (PGav) Part 1 of 4. 9.20 Lost Treasure Tombs Of The Ancient Maya. (PGav, R) Part 1 of 2. Follows archaeologists as they search for clues to how the Maya lived and what happened to them.
11.05 Attila’s Forbidden Tomb. (Mav, R)
12.40 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)
1.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls, R)
2.25 Hell On Earth: WWII. (Mav, R)
3.20 The Woman Who Wasn’t There. (Mal, R)
4.30 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PG) The second group of celebrities faces their first dance-off and elimination.
9.00 Miniseries: Malpractice. (Premiere, Malv) Part 1 of 5. A doctor finds her actions at the centre of a medical investigation, prompted by complaints from a grieving father of an opioid overdose patient who died under her watch.
11.00 Air Crash Investigations: Pitch Black. (PGa, R) A look at the crash of Air Illinois Flight 710.
12.00 Lipstick Jungle. (Mds, R) Nico deals with the new CEO.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 1: Early morning. 7.00 Today In Paris. Presented by Sarah Abo and Karl Stefanovic. 11.00 9News Morning Weekend. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024: Encore. Hosted by Todd Woodbridge. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 21. Dolphins v Gold Coast Titans. 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 9.00 Taste Of Australia: BBQ. (R) 9.30 The Drew Barrymore Show. (PGas, R) 11.00 To Be Advised.
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 2: Night. Events may include: swimming; skateboarding; women’s hockey, Australia v South Africa; equestrian; rowing.
10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 2: Late night. Events may include: canoe slalom, women’s K1 semi-finals; women’s artistic gymnastics; women’s cycling, mountain bike.
12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 2: Post midnight. Events may include: canoe slalom, women’s K1 semi-finals and final; skateboarding, women’s street final.
3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 2: Overnight.
5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 2: Early morning.
6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.
7.30 MOVIE: Jack Reacher: Never Go Back. (2016, Mlv, R) Jack Reacher helps an US Army officer he suspects is the victim of a conspiracy, only to find himself framed for murder and his estranged teenage daughter in the sights of the killers. Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Danika Yarosh. 9.55 FBI. (Mv, R) Maggie reconnects with an old mentor when the team investigates the murder of a professional informant. 10.50 The Sunday Project. (R) Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show. 6am
9.35 Monday’s Experts. (PG, R) Hosted by Tony Armstrong and Catherine Murphy. 10.05 You Can’t Ask That. (PG, R) 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Planet America. (R) 11.40 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R) 12.15 Grand Designs. (R) 1.05 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.20 Landline. (R) 4.50 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
(R) 3.15 Trail Towns. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.15 Tony Robinson: Britain’s Greatest River. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend
Escapes: Mark Benton. Robson Green is reunited with Mark Benton.
8.40 Into The Gobi Desert With Nick Knowles. (PG) Nick Knowles heads to Mongolia to explore the vast wilderness of the Gobi desert.
9.30 24 Hours In Emergency: Boys Just Want To Have Fun. (Return, Ma) A 38-year-old is involved in a motorcycle crash.
10.25 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Forest Of The Missing. (Premiere, MA15+asv)
1.00 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+s, R) 3.00 The Autistic Gardener. (R) 3.55 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG)
Seven Morning News.
MOVIE: All For Her. (2021, Ma)
Catch Phrase. (PG)
The Chase. 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 Home And Away. (PGa) Cash gives Eden a difficult mission.
7.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) Two men keep changing their stories.
8.30 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) In the face of a looming snowstorm, Jason and Mike search for a couple who have gone missing while hiking in the Allegheny Mountains. Keith bonds with a patient at a trauma therapy group.
10.30 S.W.A.T. (Mav) The team stops a robbery.
12.30 The Event. (Mav, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 2: Early morning. 7.00 Today In Paris. Presented by Sarah Abo and Karl Stefanovic. 11.00 9News Morning. 12.00
6.00 9News.
7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 3: Night. Events may include: rowing; men’s hockey, Australia v Ireland; swimming; diving; women’s rugby sevens; cycling mountain bike; equestrian.
10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 3: Late night. Events may include: canoe slalom; equestrian, eventing jumping; women’s rugby sevens.
12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 3: Post midnight. Events may include: women’s rugby sevens; canoe slalom; women’s hockey, Great Britain v Australia.
3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 3: Overnight. Events may include: swimming finals, men’s and women’s 200m freestyle, women’s 400m individual medley. 5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 3: Early morning.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PGls) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.30 Ghosts. (PGs) An investor backs out of Sam and Jay’s restaurant, leaving them to turn to the one ghost who has money: Isaac. 10.25 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.50 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch.
9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 Front Up 1999. 11.00 Marry Me, Marry My Family. 12.05pm WorldWatch. 12.35 Beyond Oak Island. 2.05 Limited Surrender. 2.15 Insight. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.25 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 We’re
6am Morning Programs. 1.55pm Anthem Sessions Interstitials. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.35 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 7.30 Rebel With A Cause: Tiga Bayles. 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 Johnny Cash: The Man In Black Britain. 9.55 MOVIE: I Am Sam. (2001, M) 12.10am Late Programs. NITV (34)
(2019, M, Amharic) 9.45 Tigers. (2020, MA15+, Swedish) 11.55 The Mask Of Zorro. (1998, M) 2.25am Late Programs. 7MATE (74)
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Tuesday, July 30
ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Monday’s Experts. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Newsreader. (Ml, R) 1.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.55 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 I Was Actually There: The Beatles. (PG) The Beatles’ 1964 visit to Adelaide.
8.30 Freeman. (R) Cathy Freeman shares her story.
9.30 Tall Poppy: A Skater’s Story. (PG, R) Follows skater Poppy Starr Olsen. 11.00 ABC Late News.
11.15 The Business. (R)
11.30 Four Corners. (R) 12.15 Monday’s Experts. (PG, R) 12.50 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.05 Grand Designs. (R) 1.55 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (PG, R) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PGs, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.15 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.15 Great Canal Journeys. (R) 11.10 Inside Oxford Street. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.15 Animal Einsteins. (PGa, R) 3.10 Trail Towns. (PG, R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Tony Robinson: Britain’s Greatest River. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Edinburgh To Queensferry. Presented by Michael Portillo.
8.30 Insight. Presenter Kumi Taguchi hears from people haunted by their decisions.
9.30 Dateline: Cambodia’s Surrogacy Crackdown. Explores how Cambodia’s crackdown on surrogacy left women raising children they never wanted.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 The Point: Road Trip. (R)
11.30 The Man Who Died. (Mas)
1.15 Christian. (MA15+d, R)
4.00 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (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: Chris Watts: Confessions Of A Killer. (2020, Mav, R) 2.00 Motorbike Cops. (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 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Harper is faced with a tough choice.
7.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) The semi-finals continue with acts competing against themselves to secure a spot in the grand final.
9.30 First Dates UK. (Return, Mls) Follows singles, including a cake-maker and self-confessed princess, as they embark on first dates.
11.35 Extended Family. (Premiere, PGa)
12.35 MOVIE: Slam. (2018, MA15+alv, R) Adam Bakri.
3.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 3: Early morning.
7.00 Today In Paris. Presented by Sarah Abo and Karl Stefanovic. 11.00 9News Morning. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024: Encore. Hosted by Todd Woodbridge. 3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 4: Afternoon.
6.00 9News.
7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 4: Night. Events may include: men’s triathlon; rowing; swimming; men’s basketball, Australia v Canada.
10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 4: Late night. Events may include: men’s basketball, Australia v Canada; canoe slalom; shooting; women’s rugby sevens, semi-finals.
12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 4: Post midnight. Events may include: canoe slalom; women’s rugby sevens, semi-finals; women’s artistic gymnastics.
3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 4: Overnight.
5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 4: Early morning.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. Graeme Hall helps a rescue pup. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) When FBI Special Agent Alden Parker is framed for murder, the NCIS team investigates. 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 1999. 11.00 Marry Me, Marry My Family. 12.05pm WorldWatch. 12.35 Molly And Cara. 12.45 Stacey Dooley: Back On The Psych Ward. 1.55 The Bee Whisperer. 2.55 Kickin’ Back. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.25 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.15 Forged In Fire.
(R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 9.15 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.15 Great Canal Journeys. (PGa, R) 11.10 Inside Oxford Street. (Final, PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Tony Robinson: Britain’s Greatest River. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Daughter’s Deception. (2019, Mav, R) 2.00 Motorbike Cops. (PG, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.
8.00 QI. (Ml) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.
9.00 Austin. (Final, PG, R) Julian is concerned when Austin turns his phone off and leaves the house to have some time on his own.
9.35 Spicks And Specks. (Final, PG, R) Hosted by Adam Hills.
10.05 Planet America.
10.35 ABC Late News.
10.50 The Business. (R)
11.05 Interview With The Vampire. (MA15+hv, R)
11.55 Grand Designs. (R)
12.45 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (R) 1.35 Grantchester. (PG, R) 2.20 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)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Stormy. (Malns) Stormy Daniels shares her story.
9.30 DI Ray. (Malv) Having lost trace of two kidnappers in a daring car chase, DI Ray leads a mission to rescue Rav.
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Headhunters. (Malv) Roger tries to figure out who wants him dead.
12.35 Faking Hitler. (Mln, R)
3.20 Grayson Perry’s Big American Road Trip. (PG, R)
4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am WorldWatch.
10.00 Front Up 1999. 11.00 Marry Me, Marry My Family. 12.05pm WorldWatch. 12.35 Forsaken Places. 2.45 The Inside Story. 3.15 Deafinition. 3.25 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: 2001: A Space Odyssey. (1968) 11.10 MOVIE: Foxcatcher. (2014, M) 1.40am Alone. 4.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Xander gets the wrong idea.
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) 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 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (MA15+l, R) Colin Fassnidge has to deal with a side order of denial when he comes to the aid of Café Martini.
10.45 Autopsy USA: Florence Henderson. (Ma)
11.45 Air Crash Investigations: Turboprop Terror. (PGa, R)
12.45 Holey Moley Australia. (PGs, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 4: Early morning.
7.00 Today In Paris. Presented by Sarah Abo and Karl Stefanovic. 11.00 9News Morning. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024: Encore. Hosted by Todd Woodbridge. 3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 5: Afternoon.
6.00 9News.
7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 5: Night. Events may include: swimming heats; women’s triathlon; women’s hockey, Australia v USA; cycling BMX freestyle.
10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 5: Late night. Events may include: cycling BMX freestyle, men’s final; canoe slalom, women’s C1 semi-final.
12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 5: Post midnight. Events may include: canoe slalom, women’s C1 final; cycling BMX freestyle, men’s final.
3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 5: Overnight. Events may include: women’s soccer, Australia v USA; swimming finals. 5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 5: Early morning. Events may include: swimming finals; women’s hockey; basketball.
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. (PGdl) A surfer is treated for a spinal injury. 8.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mlm) Sydney Call Centre is receiving a higher than average number of unusual calls. 9.30 FBI: International. (Mdv) Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine heads to Budapest to take down a cartel. 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.
Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Judge John Deed. 10.45 Late Programs.
7MATE (74) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.50pm Anthem Sessions Interstitials. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories: Connecting With Country. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News.
6.35 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 7.30 Kickin’ Back With Gilbert McAdam. 8.00 Barry White: Let The Music Play. 9.00 MOVIE: Boys On The Side. (1995, MA15+) 11.05 Late Programs. NITV (34)
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Jean De Florette. (1986, PG, French) 8.15 Funny Lady. (1975, PG) 10.45 Running Against The Wind. (2019, M, Amharic) 1pm Marinette. (2023, M) 2.45 The Movie Show. 3.20 Oka! (2012, PG) 5.20 Goal! 2: Living The Dream. (2007, PG) 7.30 Studs. (2006, M) 9.15 Piece Of My Heart. (2022, MA15+, Dutch) 11.20 Raging Bull. (1980, MA15+) 1.40am You Came Back. (2020, M, Italian) 3.30 Late Programs.
Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 5: Night. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Creed. (2015, M) 11.10 Seinfeld. 12.10am Below Deck. 1.05 Made In Chelsea. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. Noon Pawn Stars. 1.00 Outback Truckers. 2.00 Kings Of Pain. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Close Encounters Down Under. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.00 The Force: Behind The Line. 8.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 10.30 Live PD: Police Patrol. 11.00 Late Programs.
Thursday, August 1
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 10.30 Simply Nigella. (Final, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Australia’s Wild Odyssey. (R) 1.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.55 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. International affairs program.
8.30
(MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PGa, R) 11.00 Living In A Postcard. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.15 Animal Einsteins. (PGs, R) 3.10 Trail Towns. (PG, R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Tony Robinson: Britain’s Greatest River. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Sue Perkins: Lost In Thailand. (PG) Part 1 of 3. 8.25 Junior Doctors Down Under: Sun, Sea And Snake Bite. (Premiere) Follows junior doctors from the UK and Ireland as they head Down Under to work in Australian hospitals.
9.20 Treasures Of India With Bettany Hughes: The North. (PG, R) Part 1 of 2.
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 The Head. (Malv)
12.25 Blanca. (MA15+ad, R)
3.15 Grayson Perry’s Big American Road Trip. (Ml, R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Hidden Intentions. (2018, Msv, R) 2.00 Surveillance Oz. (PGav, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. 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) Mali is racked with guilt.
8.30 Starstruck. (PG) The next four teams go head-to-head for a place in the final and a chance to win the £50,000 prize.
9.45 ABBA: The Missing 40 Years. (PGs, R) Takes a look at the secrets of ABBA’s missing 40 years and uncovers what happened to the band members after 1982.
10.50 Air Crash Investigations: Deadly Departure. (PGa) Examines the crash of a cargo plane.
12.50 The Goldbergs. (PGal, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 5: Early morning. 7.00 Today In Paris. Presented by Sarah Abo and Karl Stefanovic. 11.00 9News Morning. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024: Encore. Hosted by Todd Woodbridge. 3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 6: Afternoon. 6.00 Morning Programs.
6.00 9News.
7.00 Olympic Games
Paris 2024. Day 6: Night.
7.50 Rugby League. NRL. Round 22. Wests Tigers v North Queensland Cowboys. From Leichhardt Oval, Sydney.
9.45 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 6: Night. Events may include: athletics; rowing; women’s basketball, Australia v Canada; swimming.
10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 6: Late night.
12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 6: Post midnight.
3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 6: Overnight.
5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 6: Early morning.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa) Follows staff as they try to find the right fit for a terrier searching for its perfect match.
8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mv) As Agent Sykes struggles to cope on the anniversary of her sister’s tragic disappearance, Benson suspects a cold case from Manhattan could help her get closure. 10.35 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather.
11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert.
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PUZZLES
To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.
ACROSS
1 Sharp struggle (6)
4 Island group in the Indian Ocean (8)
10 Neighbour of Mexico (9)
11 Japanese dish of balls or rolls of rice with garnish (5)
12 Not difficult (4)
13 Hostile (4)
14 Ancient tongue (5)
16 Corrosion (4)
17 Differ (8)
20 Nullify (8)
22 Scottish loch (4)
25 Gutter (5)
26 Ancient harp (4)
28 Middling (4)
30 Rebuke (5)
31 Journeyed (9)
32 To be mildly concussed (3,5)
33 Moniker (coll) (6)
DOWN
1 Marked with graffiti (6)
2 More thinly scattered (7)
3 Sprawls (4)
5 Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something (8)
6 Annoyed (10)
7 Caller (7)
8 Evidence-based disciplines (8)
9 Sharp tooth (4)
15 Styptic (10)
18 Leads an orchestra (8)
19 Devotee (8)
21 Inspect (7)
23 Played for time (7)
24 Clear river bed (6)
27 Actor, – Reynolds (4)
29 Self-referential (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”.
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What is red food dye often made from?
2 The novel A Town Called Alice was written by which author?
3 Escapologist Harry Houdini performed what feat first in Australian history?
4 Danny McGuire is played by which actor in the film Xanadu?
5 Athena is the Greek goddess of what?
6 What does a campanologist play?
7 How many musicals has Andrew Lloyd Webber (pictured) created?
8 Which country is the leading producer of oranges worldwide?
9 Jules Verne, Victor Hugo and George Sand were all what?
10 A standard grand piano has how many keys?
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AROUND THE CLUB
Electrifying Noosa
By Margie Maccoll
The Noosa community could save about $100 million a year if all of Noosa’s 27,000 households switched to sustainable energy, which is cost of living relief worth pursuing, Zero Emissions Noosa (ZEN) deputy chair Mark Purcell told guests at Noosa Parks Association Friday Environment Forum this month.
An electrical engineer Mark’s Noosa residence has been net carbon zero for the past two years after he replaced his hailstorm damaged car for an electric one, installed solar panels on his house which he uses to charge his car and replaced gas appliances with electric, saving him significantly on energy bills.
He’s now on a mission to help others do the same thing through ZEN’s Noosa Council-supported Rewiring Noosa project.
“Australia has a unique position, it can transform living and maintain its quality of life,” he said.
“Being in Queensland, the Sunshine State, we have an unfair advantage in terms of accessing natural resources and maintaining our lifestyle.”
Mark said ZEN’s economic analysis for Noosa calculated cost savings conservatively at about $3,500 a year for households that switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy which across the region’s 27,000 households adds up to about $100 million annually.
“It’s not complicated but dependent on every one of us,” he said. Another advantage of changing to solar is the creation of local jobs for tradies to do the work of installing solar panels.
Mark said converting households to renewables required an initial outlay with a general payback period of 3 to 5 years but there were opportunities for government grants to assist with the outlay.
About 50 per cent of houses in Noosa have solar power with the highest take up in the hinterland.
“A typical Australian house has a petrol or diesel car, gas heaters, gas stoves, grid energy fuelled by fossil fuels,” he said. “Queensland runs off a lot of coal and natural gas, has a lot of solar and a little wind.
During the day the power grid in Queensland uses about 50 per cent renewables and 50 per cent coal, at night it uses 100 per cent coal, while other states operate differently, with South Australia using a lot of wind power and Tasmania a lot of hydro, Mark said.
“The cheapest source of energy in the world is Australian roof top solar,” he said.
Compared to the general cost from Energex of about 42 cents per kilowatt hour, a solar system which has about a 25 year lifetime costs 3 cents per kilowatt hour - solar is the cheapest source of energy, the cheapest solar systems in the world are in Australia, he said.
In addition Energex charges about 10 cents per kilowatt hour to transport energy along transmission lines to household, rooftop solar needs no transportation.
When it comes to nuclear power Mark said discussions around it were fascinating as it would probably come in at 20 to 30 cents per
kilowatt hour plus 10 cents for transmission, which is about what we’re paying Energex at the moment.
To switch to renewables Mark put in an 18 kilowatt solar system but said a typical household solar system required about 6 kilowatts, costing an average $1000 per kilowatt.
“If the sun doesn’t shine, you need a backup. You can run the system during day when the sun shines, with a battery charging during day and running the house at night on battery. It can half energy costs with solar. With a battery, you can reduce energy costs to zero. I’ve reduced it to below zero. They pay me, I export power to grid,” he said.
“I’ve calculated I’m saving about $15,000 per year. I’ve got a big house, a pool, air conditioning. I’m making money from my household and saving a bunch of stuff - it’s an exciting time.”
Mark has replaced his gas cooktops with more efficient electric induction cooktops, which use magnetic resonance, creating a magnetic field which means there is no wasted heat, but they do require the use of iron based pots to operate and there are health consider-
ations with magnetic resonance being an issue for pacemakers.
Mark said both Noosaville and Cooroy libraries had home energy kits which contained electric induction heaters for loan so people can take them home and try them out.
When asked about difficulties charging his Tesla model 3 Mark said over summer he did a road trip from Noosa to Tasmania. He had ‘zero problems’ finding charging stations after typing in where to stop and charge and the 8000 kilometre trip cost about $300 in charging fees, he said.
At home he does most of charging off his solar panels, which doesn’t cost anything, and for people travelling on the Bruce Highway there are fast chargers at service stations, he said.
He said for people who have to charge their cars at home at night using fossil fuels, the electric machines are still emitting less carbon dioxide and are four times more energy efficient.
In the three years of owning an electric car, apart from replacing tyres and having wheel alignments his major service item has been the replacement of windscreen wipers. “There
are a lot less moving parts. Servicing costs are virtually non-existent,” he said.
When it comes to replacing a car battery Mark said they do degrade over time but car batteries can have a second life by being turned into a house battery.
“A car battery has five to 10 times the capacity of a house battery,” he said.
“That’s going to solve a lot of issues - generate it locally, store it locally, transmission issues go away.”
Currently less than 10 per cent of Noosa houses have batteries, with the economics not justifying the costs.
A community battery is on the horizon after Noosa was selected for a federal government $500,000 community battery grant and a location has been identified for it to be installed. Mark said ZEN has estimated the community would need about 200 community batteries for Noosa households.
For more information on ZEN, its projects, its tool kits that provide information around renewables or community engagement sessions, visit zeroemissionsnoosa.com.au
Electrical engineer and ZEN deputy chair Mark Purcell talks on the benefits of going electric. (Margie Maccoll: 420615)
Peek at life in biosphere
The Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation this week begins a series of articles in Noosa Today stretching across the next six months as part of its Life in a Living Lab campaign to engage residents and visitors in what happens in a UNESCO biosphere reserve and how we should act within it.
The series begins with a Q&A with Emeritus professor Ian Lowe, a Noosa resident, with a long career in universities, research councils and advisory groups, who chaired the first independent national report on the state of Australia’s environment in 1996 and found that we faced serious problems. Last year he published a book titled Australia on the Brink: Avoiding Environmental Ruin, which paints a dismal picture of the state of our environment but is not without hope for the future.
What’s your connection with Noosa?
I came to the Sunshine Coast 20 years ago when my partner and I moved on from fulltime work in Brisbane. That was a lifestyle choice. As well as enjoying the natural areas of Noosa, I frequently play cricket and golf here. I also sing with the Noosa Chorale and enjoy the other cultural activities. For a long time I have held Noosa up as a shining example of a local area that understands the importance of living within the limits of its natural systems. Before UNESCO recognised the Noosa Biosphere Reserve, the Council had explicit policies to limit both residential and tourist developments, aimed at maintaining the glorious natural assets of Noosa.
You’ve spent a career researching and advocating for a sustainable future. Are we making progress?
The contiguous three biospheres – Sunshine Coast, Noosa and Great Sandy Region – constitute a very significant connected area. If we can maintain the principles of living within the limits of our natural systems, we will provide a concrete demonstration to the rest of the country that it is possible to have a sustainable future. The great progress that is being made at our local level is, however, threatened by decision-makers at the State and national level who remain fixated on growth. Sooner or later, we need to recognise that unlimited growth is incompatible with the goal of a sustainable future. The National Strategy for Ecologically Sustainable Development was adopted by CoAG, the Council of Australian Governments, in 1992. Sadly, its sound guidelines for our future have been largely ignored by all the major political parties.
How is Noosa tackling its sustainability or environmental challenges? How could it improve?
Noosahasdoneverywelltoresistthepressures from State and Commonwealth governments to promote irresponsible growth. The Council’s regulations for development recognise the importance of maintaining our natural systems. The recently released guidelines for major events, Fifty Shades of Green, provide a framework for minimising environmental impacts. Good work is being done to protect our waterways.We must do more to reduce the impacts of transport, with most journeys being made in inefficient petrol-powered vehicles. A sustainable future will require much more car sharing, more walking and cycling, with improved public transport for longer trips. We need to work with the relevant authorities to improve the frequency and reliability of our public transport services.
Can you explain the concept of a biosphere reserve and what it means in relation to sustainable development?
The idea of a biosphere reserve is that the protected areas such as national parks are complemented by a development approach which prioritises maintaining the integrity of those natural systems. Biosphere reserves have been established to promote a balanced relationship between humans and our natural environment. Rather than seeing environmental protection as an optional extra, less important than economic growth, the concept of a biosphere reserve recognises that our fundamental duty is to protect our natural assets. Our social and economic development needs to be consciously shaped within that priority. The only pattern of development that will be sustainable in the long term is development which maintains the natural systems on which we depend.
Why should residents care about biosphere reserve status? How does it impact them?
The status of a biosphere reserve impacts
residents in two ways. First, it maintains the precious natural features which are, for many people, the reason they have moved from other parts of the country to Noosa. Our natural systems provide us with the essentials of life, such as breathable air, drinkable water and the capacity to grow our food.They also give us the joy of beaches and bushland, creeks and cockatoos and koalas, melaleucas and mangroves, streams and scrub turkeys. We have a lifestyle that those who live in concreted suburbs can only dream about. That is, of course, the reason Noosa has a huge tourist industry which is the foundation of our local economy. People want to come here to enjoy for a brief period the lifestyle we take for granted. They will continue to come here, spending their money and providing local jobs, as long as we maintain the natural assets which attract them. In that sense, it is simply enlightened self-interest to focus on our biosphere status. It is the goose that will continue to lay golden eggs if we ensure it stays healthy.
You’ve recently joined the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation board. What do you hope to achieve through this role?
I hope to support the Foundation in its important work of communicating to residents and visitors the principles of the biosphere reserve. Education is a strategic priority of the Foundation, as well as being a guiding principle of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme. As an experienced science communicator, I believe I can help explain those principles so that residents and visitors understand our natural surroundings and their role in keeping those natural systems healthy.
The other main task of the Foundation is to sponsor and monitor research aimed at improving our understanding of the local natural systems, especially those critical for our threatened or endangered species. Our biosphere lies at the northern end of the habitat range of species that live in the temperate zone and at the southern end of the habitat range of species that live in the sub-tropical zone. That means we have an unusual richness of species. Within the 875 square kilometres of our biosphere there are an estimated 60 distinct ecosystems. We know of 711 species of native fauna, 1365 plant species and almost half of all the bird species that live in the whole of Australia. There are probably still more plants and animals that our science has not identified. So we have a particular responsibility to conserve the local habitat, which supports many rare
and endangered animal species. Most of the damage that has been done to natural systems in the past has been due to ignorance. We are probably still doing needless harm as a result of our limited understanding of the complex natural systems we live in. Knowing more will enable us to live more responsibly.
The NBRF has embarked on an education campaign – Life in a Living Laboratory. Why is this campaign important for our community?
This education campaign is essential to the success of outcomes in our biosphere reserve. We hope to improve understanding of the complex natural systems that support us. Our biosphere contains a rich diversity. As well as our protected areas such as national parks, we have beach-side resort towns, hinterland villages, farming communities and urban areas containing residences, businesses and industries. I have been centrally involved in the international development of the new interdisciplinary field known as “sustainability science”. It recognises that we can never change just one thing in a complex system. Our actions always have unintended consequences. Our scientific knowledge does not yet enable us to predict in advance all the consequences of our actions. So we are all in a living laboratory: whether we recognise it or not, we are constantly experimenting, making changes that will have a range of impacts. If we understand that, we can try to detect the consequences of
our choices and learn how to do things better. We hope to inspire both residents and visitors to improve the ways in which we meet our needs with minimal damage to the natural systems that support us.
What can the Noosa community do to embrace our life in a living laboratory?
We are privileged to live in a rich, diverse and complex biosphere. Everyone who lives here can play a part in actions to protect and celebrate our natural environment. We can all try to reduce waste and unnecessary consumption, to support local producers, to welcome visitors and ensure they understand what a precious region this is. By observing the consequences of our choices, we can go beyond the minimal aim of protecting our natural systems; we can actually improve them, handing them on to future generations in better shape. That is the fundamental goal of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation: by improving our understanding of the natural systems and our impacts on them, we can move beyond avoiding damage and contribute positively to creating a better future for this precious region. The Foundation is doing great work, but it struggles to meet all of the community’s legitimate expectations on its limited budget. Its funding from the Noosa Council is supplemented by donations from those who can afford to help. These additions are welcome and make a significant difference.
Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation wants Noosa residents to know more about Life in a Living Laboratory. (Supplied)
Professor Ian Lowe
Giving control back to dogs
By Margie Maccoll
In the UK and other parts of the world people are looking into a more dog-centred approach to training, says Jo Burton of Sunrise Beach who is using Animal Centred Education (ACE) developed by UK dog expert Sarah Fisher in Noosa.
“Basically the dog centred care is set up to share information and focus on the emotional experience of dogs and look beyond arbitrary behaviour to the needs of dogs,” she said.
“It’s looking at dogs as a sentient being. We’ve always wanted dogs to do things for us.
“We feel we are looking at the dogs in a different way, seeing what we can do for them to fit into our world.
“It’s really important given the amount of dog attacks we’re seeing, the number of dogs that are reactive. They’re just not fitting in to our world.
“People need to know more about the species we’re living with. We take this species we know nothing about into our home and expect them to fit in.”
Jo said ACE was begun about twenty years ago when Sarah identified a connection between giving dogs a choice and their development of a feeling of safety.
“It’s an integrated multi modal approach to canine education and wellbeing that combines observations of dogs posture, movement and nervous system responses. There is an inextricable link between posture and behaviour.
“We can observe poor posture which might say there’s a problem somewhere.
Eighty-two to eighty-five per cent of dogs that present with reactive behaviour to other dogs or other things have chronic pain.”
Jo uses “free work” in her training which involves setting out about twenty stations containing various textured fabrics and other materials spread around a room at different heights. She distributes dog treats across them and then allows a dog to roam across them.
She said dogs explore the free work stations and it encourages them to slow down and use their senses. It also allows humans to observe them and identify the way they move and any behaviours that could indicate physical issues.
ing of calm.
“It resets their nervous system. It changes the way they think.”
Jo said the use of free work has already made incredible changes to the lives of local dogs and their guardians.
“We have seen dogs who have previously been reactive to everything in the environment be comfortable and calm around their triggers,” she said.
“We have seen dogs who have been terrified of the world become confident.
“We make them feel good so they go out in world and feel better. We give them freedom.”
Unlike other forms of training Jo’s method doesn’t teach dogs to sit or lie, recognising these are natural behaviours. “We just identify what they do. When they sit, we might say ‘that’s a great sit’ and reward them,” she said.
“I don’t own my dog, she’s my companion. These animals are our best friends. They do incredible things and the first thing we do is say, sit, and it’s insulting.
“There is that need to control dogs. It’s the act of controlling dogs that make them out of control.
“We are starting to look at dogs in a different way. We need to live with them, not control them, be more dog centred.”
Jo said it was important for people to understand what canine communication was so they could understand what their dog was saying, and consider the way we handle dogs.
“People walk up to them and want to touch them. Most dogs don’t crave attention. They just want to get on with what they’re doing,” she said.
“People are not understanding dog behaviour. I see so many dogs bred to be one way and people don’t want them to be that way.
“The dogs never have their breed-specific needs filled. It’s so frustrating for dogs. It is great to see so many people researching dogs to learn more about them.”
“Look at the street dogs of Bali, they just get on, there’s no squabbles, they live as a family. The only dogs that have reactions are dogs that have leashes and harnesses. Street dogs have freedom, have choices.”
Jo said free work was a practise dog owners could use at home that would translate into better behaviour outside.
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“I work with a lot of reactive dogs who carry on when they see other dogs,” Jo said. “I set up free work for them. It usually doesn’t take more than one session.
“You see dogs change from barking at other dogs to engaging with this. This helps them, through the use of all their senses, to self regulate. They don’t want to feel reactive. They want to feel calm. this gives them a feel-
Through her business Paw & Order Noosa Jo has been demonstrating her Animal Centred Education methods to RSPCA Qld staff, at the Pet Show Australia in Brisbane, through webinars to organisations such as the Pet Professionals Guild of Australia and to local veterinary clinics.
For more information, visit pawordernoosa.com.au
Skip Paris: Coolum sites becomes Olympic hubs
The Sunshine Coast is going LIVE for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games at two special celebration sites being activated at Coolum Beach and UniSC.
The activations are part of statewide celebrations where Queenslanders will gather for special events backing our Aussie athletes and marking our own ‘8-YearsTo-Go’ milestone as hosts of the 2032 Games.
Delivered by Sunshine Coast Council, in partnership with Queensland Government, the Sunshine Coast will be a hub for Queenslanders to enjoy free broadcast coverage.
“This is an exciting opportunity to celebrate another milestone on the road to Brisbane 2032 and to cheer loudly for our Aussie Olympic and Paralympic athletes competing at Paris 2024,” Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said.
“The Sunshine Coast will come alive during the Games with opportunities for
our community to enjoy free coverage of Olympic and Paralympic events alongside some great local food and fun. I encourage our community to come along on July 27 to Jack Morgan Park in Coolum Beach to watch Olympics LIVE, Cool Runnings and enjoy the food trucks, kids’ games and more.
“On August 29, we’re celebrating the Paralympic Games at the home of the Sunshine Coast Spinners in Sippy Downs.
“Bring the family to try wheelchair basketball and rugby, watch Paralympics on the big screen and witness a showcase wheelchair rugby game.”
Additional LIVE sites will be activated across the state throughout the Games.
More details on the LIVE sites and other community activities are available at Q2032.au
Jo Burton of Paw and Order does some free work with her own dog. (Margie Maccoll: 420616)
TAG’s Joy of Music tribute
By Julie Dare
Noosa’s month-long festival of art and music, presented by three local groups celebrating their 30th anniversary year, starts next Thursday with the Tinbeerwah Art Group’s exhibition “The Joy of Music” at the J. TAGmembershavebeenusingtheircollective talents since January creating works with a musical theme showcasing instruments, performers, dancing, singing and listening. More than 30 paintings will be on show, using mediums including acrylic, water colour and mixed media.
And later this month the festival will continue when Noosa Chorale combines with the Noosa Heads Jazz Club at the J with two concerts they are calling All That Jazz. The performances will herald the week-long Noosa Jazz Festival which, as it has done in previous years, is attracting interest from fans from all over Australia.
Tinbeerwah Art Group (TAG) was started by retired art teacher Gwen Blair in 1994. She wanted to join an art group but she couldn’t find one so she started her own. Gwen passed away in 2013 but her legacy lives on.The group has grown from a meeting of a few friends to a strong and healthy membership of 60 artists who meet on Thursday and Friday.
In addition to the “Joy of Music” exhibition TAG members are also preparing for their annual TAG Art Show at Tinbeerwah Hall on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (August 16-18.) which is held in memory of Gwen.
Tinbeerwah Art Group The Joy of Music at the J from August 1-31. Official opening 5pm. A gold coin donation is requested..
Josie Palmer-Gabe, Tewantin, Lorraine Wingfield, Noosaville, and Trish Poole, Pomona, show their near-completed work for the J exhibition. (Supplied)
Tall Trees Art Exhibition is set to take over Cooran
All weekend this Noosa Hinterland village will be buzzing with a creative, colourful and welcoming vibe that is the annual Tall Trees Art Exhibition on 21 and 22 September.
A total of 12 venues will showcase a great variety of artworks from Sunshine Coast and Noosa Hinterland artists, starting at the Lazy Fox cafe at the southern end of King Street to the Common Space just past the Brewery.
The transformation of the historic Cooran Hall into a well curated gallery is always something to behold.
There will be something for everyone besides the great artwork, from kids art workshops, to live music along the street, a mini art market in Pioneer Park, guided heritage town walk, and a poetry slam at the Cooran Brewery.
The event will officially open at 10am on Saturday morning with a Welcome to Country in the Cooran Hall. Venues will be open from 10am until 3pm – some may stay open later, with the Cooran Hall open through to 8pm on the Saturday night.
The Saturday evening get together inside the hall will start at 5pm with some great food for sale, a licensed bar with tables and seating outside at the rear of the hall. There will be live entertainment in the hall with art and light projection and kids activities in nearby Pioneer Park.
Sunday will see venues again open at 10am and close at 3pm when there will be a closing event at the Hall, where a number of prizes and awards will be announced to
some lucky artists including the People’s Choice award which has a cash prize this year of $250 and the public will be able to enter their photos of the event in the Bendigo Community Bank Cooroy Photographic Competition, via Instagram, for some great cash prizes.
Tall Trees Art spokesperson Wendy Birrell, who bring this event to the community, said, “We have some fabulous supporters this year including our major sponsors the Bendigo Bank, Noosa Council and the Cooroy RSL through their very generous community grant programs.“
“The return of our much loved event in 2023 was a triumph and this year’s event is shaping up to be just as successful with the artist entries rolling in and our program almost finalised, the event is shaping up well, with a few new additions to the program and more cash prizes and awards to encourage artists to enter.“
Entries are now open for artists to enter up to three artworks and will close on Monday 2 September and is open to all artists living in the Noosa and Sunshine Coast area. For further details, visit talltreesart.com
Prestigious honours for Noosa underwater photographer
A Noosa underwater photographer has been awarded two prestigious accolades at the Australian Photographic Prize, held annually in Melbourne.
Liz Harlin, a highly regarded master photographer and underwater portrait specialist, secured a Silver With Distinction for a powerful personal branding portrait of a disabled man, and a Silver award for her ethereal portrait of a mother with her daughters.
With more than 20 years of professional underwater photography experience, Liz’s expertise shines through in both of these client photoshoots.
The personal branding shoot of a disabled man, who had a water-skiing accident in his youth, was particularly inspiring.
Commissioned to create a portfolio of images highlighting different sides of his personality,thewinningportraitconveysthenuanced message “free yourself from constraints“.
As a competent swimmer, he enjoys the lib-
erating freedom of movement in water, which inspired his choice to do the shoot underwater.
Mark Hunter said,“I was stepping out of my comfort zone doing this, and was uncertain in a number of ways... somehow Liz got inside of my head and read what I was after“.
The mother-daughters photoshoot, inspired by Pre-Raphaelite art, showcases a dreamy underwater scene that celebrates the deep bond and love within the family.
This portrait was commissioned by a mother whose teenage daughters are ballet students training in Europe and were only home in Noosa for the holidays.
She wanted to celebrate their unique connection, resulting in a timeless and ethereal family portrait.
The mother, Mirdana Smith, said, “The photos Liz captured are truly pieces of beautiful artwork that our family treasures.“
Liz, whose work combines technical exper-
tise with artistic vision, expressed her gratitude for the recognition.
“It’s an honour to have my work acknowledged at such a significant event,“ she said.
“These projects were close to my heart, and I’m thrilled that the images resonated with the judges.“
Liz’s private heated pool studio in Noosa provides a serene environment for clients to explore their stories in a unique and unforgettable way. Her award-winning work continues to push the boundaries of underwater portrait photography, blending creativity and storytelling.
For more information on Liz’s work and to view her portfolio, visit lizharlin.com
The mother-daughters photoshoot was inspired by Pre-Raphaelite art. (Liz Harlin)
The transformation of the historic Cooran Hall into a well curated gallery is always something to behold.
The Tall Trees Art association will deliver another Tall Trees Art Exhibition in Cooran on 21 and 22 September.
NOTICE OF MEMBERS’ SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING (SGM)
The Special General Meeting is to be held on Sunday 4 August, 2024 at 9.00am in the Club Bistro Doors Open at 8.00am
The purpose of the meeting is: •To approve Proposed Constitution to bring in line with the Associations Incorporations Act
A copy of the proposed Constitution will be emailed to all Financial Members one week prior to the meeting.
Kevin Rabeling SECRETARY
Now that’s a BrilliANT read
Sunshine Coast’s very own Children’s Dental Therapist, Rosi Ngwenya of Smile By Design (Maroochydore) and Simply Dental (Noosa), has ventured into the literary world with the release of a unique children’s picture book, BrilliANT: A Journey into the Impressive Life of an Ant.
This non-fiction book explores the fascinating world of ants through captivating illustrations and minimalist storytelling, using only words that end in -ant.
“As someone who works closely with children, I wanted to create something that would both educate and entertain,” says Rosi.
“When working on my little patients, I love to create fun stories about the bacteria in their mouths while I’m doing their fillings, and ants are just another often overlooked but interesting tiny creature.”
BrilliANT takes readers on a hilarious journey, highlighting the intricate micro-world of ants and adding an element of literacy by
From singing and bush care to service clubs and art, there are a wide variety of groups in Noosa.
KIN KIN IS GOING PINK
Get ready for a cricket showdown of epic proportions in aid of the McGrath Foundation supporting women experiencing breast cancer on Sunday 4 August at 1pm. The Kin Kin Community shows off its outstanding cricket skills when it takes on Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie and Councillors. Our monster raffle boasts over 40 incredible prizes. Star power on the Kin Kin team with celebrity players Chef Matt Golinski and Jimmy Wilkins Winner of The Block TV Show wearing pink tutus. It’s time to cheer, laugh, and have an unforgettable day while making a difference. Kin Kin Oval 57 Main Street behind the pub. Contact Wanda Jardine 0407 962 721.
HAPPY SINGERS CONCERT
The U3A Happy Singers will be performing their best loved songs, Songs ThatYou Love, on Tuesday 30 July at 10.30am, Catholic Church Hall, 5 Moorindil Street, Tewantin. $5 cash donation.
NATIONAL PARK VOLLIES
Join us at the Noosa National ParkVisitor Information Centre as a volunteer. For many years, the Noosa Parks Association has managed the centre on behalf of QPWS, guiding and educating visitors about Noosa National Park, while offering refreshments and souvenirs. Proceeds allowed NPA to jointly fund the acquisition of the Yurol/Ringtail plantation forestry for conservation purposes. We offer a choice of 3 shifts: from 8:30am to 12:30pm, from 12:30pm to 4:30pm and from 10am to 2pm.Roles include leaders and helpers. Parking is available for volunteers who drive, and the centre operates 364 days a year, 7 days a week.
If you would like to know more, please contact Dave at nnp@noosaparks.org.au.
WOMEN’S SHED
At NoosaWomen’s Shed our passion is to teach women tool-based skills. On the second Saturday of every month, from 1.30pm, our club holds a meeting on our block, Wallum Lane, Noosa Heads. If it’s raining we will revert to our usual venue, Noosa Seniors, 11 Wallace Drive Noosaville. All are welcome. BYO chair. Come along and hear our story, chat with like minded women and celebrate that our new shed is coming to fruition. Find out more about us at .noosawshed.com.au or facebook.com/NoosaWomensShed
learning the meanings of these ant-suffixed words.
“The book’s minimalist style allows for creative interpretation and provides gentle educational opportunities, making it an engaging read for children with ant facts included in the back. Parents will love that it only has 16 words too — the perfect bedtime book.”
Rosi has been a popular children’s dental therapist on the Sunshine Coast for the past 10 years.
She is a current finalist for this year’s Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network’s Young Business Woman of the Year with her natural toothpaste brand About28 Oral Care. Her expertise and love for working with children have seamlessly translated into her new role as an author.
The book is due to release on 31 July, just in time for National BookWeek, and is now available for preorders from all major bookstores.
RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY
The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa RSL Women’s Auxiliary will be held on Friday 2 August at the Royal Mail Hotel at 10.30am. All members and friends welcome. Please phone Kay 5447 5042.
GARDEN CLUB
The next meeting of the Tewantin Noosa Garden club will be held on Monday 12 August at the Anglican Church, 17William St Tewantin at 1.30pm. Guest speakers are Ray and Pam Miller who will talk on gardening in general. Plant sales, competition table, raffles, afternoon tea and friendship. Guests welcome. For further information contact Len 0417 604 889.
WILDFLOWER
WALK
Join Noosa and District Landcare for an amble through a section of wet heath and wallum woodland in Tewantin National Park at 9am on 28 August. A wide variety of species flower here throughout the wildflower season. Bring insect repellent, water, sunscreen, hat and walking shoes. Flat walk of 1.5 km. There are no public amenities available on the site. Meet at 18 Cooba Place - vacant block (Cnr Cooba Place and Satinash St), Noosaville. To book, visit noosalandcare.org
ORCHID SOCIETY
Noosa District Orchid and Foliage Society welcomes visitors and members to its monthly meeting Saturday 3 August, 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
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 4thThursday 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.
NOOSA U3A FRIDAY TALKS
U3A Noosa Friday Talks are held at 1.30pm at U3A, 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin.
· Friday 26 July – Associate Professor Kevin Alford – Matthew Flinders, the man who gave Australia its name.
· Friday 16 August – Zana Dare – Through the Lens – Australian New Wave Films.
Full details available on U3A website u3anoosa.com.au/ or phone 5440 5500.
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 MahJong and Rummikub, theatre outings, trips away and lots of other fun activities. Visit probustewantinnoosa.au or phone Christine on 5442 7397.
VOLUNTEER AT THE MUSEUM
Join a vibrant community organisation working to preserve our local heritage. Our displays recreate the times of first-nations people and the pioneer settler lifestyle, early technology and tools, even vintage fire engines. We’re custodians of heritage photos and family histories, we do themed displays, live events, publications and presentations. We need people with a range of passions, including writing and promotion, information management, historical research, mechanical and general maintenance, administration and all-round people skills.Volunteering at the museum is a rewarding experience.
For more information, see our website noosamuseum.org
Weekly roster for Meals on Wheels
Weekly Roster for Tewantin- Noosa Meals on Wheels beginning Monday 29 July
Monday Drivers: Tony, Rhonda, Jim B, Maria and James, Driver needed for F Run, Elsa, Ian, Jason, Robyn, Sharyn Kitchen: John, Janet
Tuesday Drivers: Bruce, Darryl, Tania and Friends, Penny, Driver needed for E Run, Barani and Peter, Paul C, Simone, Catherine Kitchen: Chris, Ann, Glenn
Wednesday Drivers: Christina, Kevin Mc, Alan and Cynthia, Kevin, Elsa, Kath and Melody, Simone, John and Helen, Paul Kitchen: Chris, John, Jerry, Christina Thursday Drivers: Melanie, Alison, Sue, Donna and Julie, Margo and Jim, Kerryn and Stuart, Ian, Julie L, Darryl Sharon and Mal Kitchen: Donal, Loz, Vicki, Sharon, Claire
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.
Meet some of Rosi’s friends
Rosi Ngwenya with her book BrilliANT: A journey into the impressive life of an ant
Dolphins battle for glory
By Jerry Lewis
The Ray White Noosa Dolphins 26-19 victory against University last Saturday has secured not only the Minor Premiership but the hosting rights for the first Semi Final in a battle for immediate entry to the 2024 Grand Final. Playing at University, a ground that has been a hoodoo for the Dolphins in recent years, the win was even more important with this weekend bye offering no opportunity to add points. With Noosa under constant pressure from the reigning three-time Premiers, the first half all about defence, an area that the Noosa side has not been excelling at this season ranking 4th, being key and the coaching staff were not disappointed with the half time score limited to 7-0 to the University.
The first 20 minutes of the second though saw the Dolphins demonstrate their attacking ability with raid after raid on the Univer-
sity line. With errors eliminated and patience displayed, the Dolphins were able to advance the scoreline taking a 14-7 lead with tries to Julian Scott-Davies and Gideon Kautai. With the lead in hand though, it was again ill-discipline that infected Noosa performance seeing three yellow cards, two being for repeated team infringements. These concerning lapses opening the door to University who demonstrated why they have been so successful in recent years, taking the advantage and piling on two tries in succession. With the match in the balance at 26-19, the Dolphins found themselves under attack in the final five minutes of the match with University being held up twice over the Dolphins line.
For the second week in a row, it was the kicking accuracy of the KB’s Player of the Match Joey Caputo playing a significant role converting both tries and a further four penalty goals. Will Christie and Jock Hanson also
found themselves in the player points.
The Ray White Reserve Grade have also secured the Minor Premiership despite their 12-5 loss to the University side. Going into the match with depleted numbers due to injuries and absences, it was always going to be a battle against the full-strength opposition fighting the improve their ladder position, the Dolphins cause was not helped with in match injuries to Nick Cherry and Josh Munro. In a match that at times became heated, Alex Tollis was named the KB’s Player of the Match with Max Skinner, Kipp Comrie and Conrad Trotman performing well. Flanker Max Skinner demonstrated his commitment and positional flexibility stepping into the front row due to injury, maintaining contested scrums in doing so.
With a round bye this weekend, the Dolphins focus turns to the home Semi Final on Saturday 3 August. With the table so congest-
ed, it will be this weekend’s match between Maroochydore and University that will decide the Dolphins opposition in A grade and a similarly tight reserve grade ladder has three points separating the second, third and fourth placed sides battling to challenge the Dolphins. Injuries continue to cast a shadow over the Dolphins with medical and coaching staff closely monitoring the recovery of Jimmy Wilso-Bishop, Pala Mailangi, Ben Condon and Josh Munro. Whilst the final round bye for the Dolphins last year saw them tumble out of the top four, the round bye this weekend is a timely one as the semifinal preparations providing an extra week for some key players to return to the field.
For all the updated player and team information, and semi final details, log into the Noosa Dolphins Facebook and Instagram pages.
Sunshine Coast Coastrek mends hearts along the way
Fitness, friendship and a good cause were the key reasons participants gave for joining more than 1500 trekkers who walked in teams of four along Sunshine Coast beaches to Noosa last Friday, raising money for the Heart Foundation.
Jodie, Jodie and Marcarla from Brisbane and Kirsten from Buderim have walked with Coastrek for a number of years. This year they walked 30km for fitness, to catch up with each other and raise money for the Heart Foundation.
“It’s just a lovely day out,” Jodie said. Tina, Tanya, Alicia and Andrea from Brisbane walked 30km “to set a personal challenge for themselves“.
“It’s such a beautiful place to walk,” they said.
It was perfect weather for this year’s Sunshine Coast Coastrek which saw participants walk from Kawana (50km), Mudjimba (30km) or Coolum (20km) to the finish line in Noosa and their efforts were expected to raise about $650,000 for the Heart Foundation.
Sadly, almost every hour of every day, an Australian woman loses her life to heart disease. On average, that is around 20 women a day.
Coolumbasedtrekker,JordieSmyth,hiked with her team, ‘Andy’s Army’, in memory of her mother Andrea who died suddenly, at the age of 54, of heart disease in September 2023.
“I really want to decrease this horrible statistic and want to avoid anyone else going through what my siblings and I went through losing Mum so young and so suddenly. I know Mum would want that too because if she had any warning we could still have her with us,” Jordie said.
“I thought Coastrek was a great way to fundraise and spread the word about women’s heart health and take on a physical challenge that will benefit me and others.”
Since the first event in 2009, Coastrek, which was created by Wild Women On Top,
has transformed millions of lives globally by both improving the health of participants and raising millions of dollars for charity.
Coastrek is a series of team trekking and fundraising walks along spectacular coastal trails around Australia. In 2024, treks have been organised along Sydney’s Northern Beaches, the Mornington Peninsula, the Sunshine Coast, the Fleurieu Peninsula and Margaret River.
“Coastrek is all about friends and colleagues training, fundraising and hiking together as a team of four – it’s more fun, it keeps you on track and you’ve always got a
buddy to encourage you. And Event Day is even sweeter when you have a team to celebrate with at the finish line,“ organisers said.
Over the years more than 64,000 trekkers have trained and completed Coastrek with friends, improving their own health and wellbeing and raising over $45 million for charity partners The Fred Hollows Foundation (2009-2018), Beyond Blue (2018-2022) and from 2023, the Heart Foundation.
Coastrek event director Sally Smith commended trekkers for all their hard work and praised the Sunshine Coast for again providing perfect conditions for the hike.
“We’re here to raise funds and awareness for the Heart Foundation but also celebrate all the training and hard work that trekkers have put in leading up to today – they’ve set a goal to take on a big physical challenge and we’re here to support them all the way,” she said.
“It’s always great to come back to the Sunshine Coast each year and trek this stunning coastline – we love it and so do the trekkers.”
The goal is to raise $650,000 for the Heart Foundation and you can support Jordie’s fundraising by donating to team Andy’s Army at coastrek.com.au/fundraisers/andysarmy
The Noosa scrum continues to perform. (Supplied)
Captain Levi Shaw in action.
Coastrek team Andy’s Army. (Supplied)
Tina, Tanya, Alicia and Andrea joined the 30km Coastrek. (Rob Maccoll: 420483)
Jodie, Jodie, Marcarla and Kirsten clocked up another Coastrek last Friday. (Rob Maccoll)
Feisty Tigers have a crack
The Rococo Noosa Tigers have gone down to the highly fancied Morningside Panthers by six goals in a pretty impressive display last Saturday at Weyba Rd.
In front of a solid contingent of past players on the Heads of Noosa lawn, the youngest ever Noosa Men’s senior team with three teenage debutants on the day just never let the imposing looking Panthers off the leash! The tackling harassing and general pressure applied by Noosa was super impressive.
Paddy, Juice and Cookey were terrific in their senior debuts and played the roles set for them to the tee.
It’s a ‘stay the course’ mantra at the Noosa Tigers right now and to watch the likes of Tallis Buntain control the air in defense, Billy Bowes use guise and class in his finishing and Cooper Ogdens possession gathering ability whilst playing in the midfield is fantastic and continues to emphasise the path upon which we are on.
Of course there are the experienced lot who continue to put up their hands and play well every week.
Jai Fitzpatrick and Mitch Conn were excellent all day around the footy and have both had wonderful seasons whilst Nathan Horbury and Mav Pettigrove got plenty of the leather once again as their rich vein of footy finding continues.
Skipper Lachy Flagg was terrific down back once again for the Tigers whilst powerhouse forward Jono Freeman bagged 5 goals and looked to be moving more freely after a recent ankle injury suffered in the State game!
Media Award Votes
5. J.Fitzpatrick
4. M.Conn
3. T.Buntain
2. L.Flagg
1. J.Freeman
Our Senior Women also went down but once again continued to show the ‘never say die’ attitude that has been installed of them this year. Once again and it’s so obvious watching that it’s our finishing skills that let us down whether it’s a the final set up field kick or those shots around goal!
Georgie Gill was again a standout for the girls as she produces a great past month of footy. Champion on baller Raegen Mills continued her superb season in the middle whilst Zoe Miriklis, Amelia Monk, Courtney Dial and Sasha Smail were all amongst the best!
Media Award Votes
5. G.Gill
4. R.Mills
3. Z.Miriklis
2. A.Monk
1. C.Dial
No games for our Senior teams this week due to the bye!
A big shout to past player Chris Perry who suffered horrible injuries a couple of weeks ago in a bike accident, ’get well soon Pez’ and hope whatever raised on ‘past players day’ helps.
A big thank you to our very own ‘Evil’ Duke for organising what once again was a great day to be a part of!
Good luck to all those teams representing the mighty Noosa Tigers this weekend!
Go Tigers!
Record junior turnout shines at Tewantin tennis camp
A record number of 85 junior players attended the annual Tewantin Junior Development Series (JDS) tennis tournament on 20 and 21 July.
Three members of the Sunshine Coast Tennis Emerging Leaders program, Sam Ryan (Kwana Tennis Club), Phoenix Jackson (Tewantin) and Jesper Andersson (Peregian) acted as assistant tournament directors.
The Emerging Leaders Program is designed to introduce participants to the diverse range of pathways and careers within
the tennis industry through short courses and engaging online sessions.
The comprehensive program content includes a fully funded trainee coaching course, tournament director training, and an online officiating course.
A record number of 10 participants were accepted for the program on the Sunshine Coast in 2024.
Jesper Andersson said, “The tournament provided an opportunity to familiarise myself with the software used for major tennis tournaments.“
“As well, it was always a pleasure to attend the event at Tewantin.” Sam Ryan said, “The Tewantin JDS is one of the best tennis events on the Sunshine Coast.
“I appreciated the hospitality at the club and the great facilities.”
Phoenix Jackson said, “It was good to give back to the sport of tennis and become more involved with its management.”
Tennis development officer Jack Mellish
said, “It was great to see such a good turnout of players and parents who were able to experience such a highly sociable event.“
“The good weather over the weekend added to the success of the tournament.”
Junior Development Series tournaments are designed to give young players an introduction to playing in tennis tournaments. The JDS events are conducted throughout Australia with 10 on the Sunshine Coast in 2024.
The Noosa Tigers have gone down to the highly fancied Morningside Panthers. (Craig Slaney).
Solid games from juniors
Under 15s – In a well-matched game away from home, the U15s rekindled their competitive spirit after a prolonged hiatus due to forfeits. The Phins eagerly embraced the opportunity to get back on the field after their New Zealand tour. EJ wasted no time showcasing his usual speed and footwork to secure an early try. While the first half saw them play a little flat, the U15s regrouped during halftime, unleashing impeccable rugby in the second half. Their concerted effort paid dividends as they widened the score margin with outstanding displays of rugby. Dev’s late-game try, and Rory’s conversions sealed a convincing win. This victory stands as a testament to our U15s’ patience and skill.
Under 13s – The second home game of the season for the U13s was not only a cracking day but played host to great rugby with the team’s best game yet. Although defeated by Maroochydore – currently third on the table, the home side scored three tries. A well-deserved reward for the never-give-up attitude of this team. A parent from the opposing team commented on how impressive the Fins were around the ruck, they out-skilled and outclassed the other team on being over the ball. The difference in the U13s team from the last time they played the Swans was incredible. The commitment and hard work of the players was evident, as was the outstanding mentoring from a great coaching team. The points for the day went to Nate for being in the right place at the right time and reading the play. Cormac for consistently running the ball ‘straight up the guts’. Back-to-back Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match went toVictor for lifting the team, never stopping and his consistently outstanding rugby and rugby IQ. Well done team!
Under 12s - Reds – It’s always fantastic to play on a Dolphins field and the Reds delivered an absolute nail-biter for a large crowd against University in Round 11. The visitors came committed and focused on a win, testing the boys for the full 50 minutes of play. The Reds were unflagging with excellent defence holding back Uni, the attrition rate allowing three tries through the Dolphins line. Great team play and some hot runs through University’s defence gave the Reds their tenuous win. On the sidelines, not a nerve was left intact. Domino’s Pizza Player of The Match went to Cooper. Reds 22 vs Uni 17. Under 12 - Whites –
From out the sheds Zane led the boys down the tunnel,
Fired up and ready to go the Lighthouses were in trouble.
The Whites gained territory with plenty of early possession;
Dominant in the ruck showing good control and aggression.
Under 11 Dolphins filling in due to injury and illness,
Stepped up the Dolphins way, with poise and fearlessness.
The Whites led at the break with instructions to put them to the sword, Avenge the seasons earlier result the only blemish on their record.
Fatigue became a factor in a sloppy second half,
Handling errors and pods lacking support made play a halting graft.
In the end the Whites prevailed with four tries to boom half Marcus, His enthusiasm and toughness are traits you can’t harness.
Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match: Marcus. Whites 28 vs Caloundra 12. Under 11s – The Dolphins won the first scrum. Boom! Many good phases, showing discipline and great passing skills ended with first try by Sol. Converted. Kick off taken by Erik with a great attacking run. Excellent tackle from Monty, forcing a knock on. Great defensive work from Harvey, Noosa line out and their second try under the poles from Sol. Conversion missed. Noosa lost concentration, Swans try from solidly built 21. Good conversion too. Smart little grubber from Ben out to wing. Try from Alex. Kick sadly short, no conversion. Then we’re into the second half and a good low tackle from Damian. Scrum won, great passing from backline out to Charlie. Intercept from Ben – try! Converted by Erik. Deep restart - blitzing run from Erik. Great pick and drive by Mason on the tryline. Try time! Converted by Mason, too. Noosa scrum very dominant
- great work forwards. Big hit by Erik! Good tackle from Harvey, some great sidestepping and handing off by Swans 8, claiming his second try. Converted. Noosa won 31-14.
Under 10s – It was a big game for the U10s at home against the Maroochydore Swans this week. The early stages of the match saw lots of scraps and ball steals from both sides, but the Dolphins managed to score two tries despite some hard physical blows. Both CJ and Freddy made use of their after-burner speed for some great runs up the wings after quick tap-and-go penalties. A cracking, team-effort cleanout opened the way for Hugo, who, with a burst of speed landed a try under the posts. It was a shot of motivation as Paddy landed some enormous tackles, which were apparently contagious, with more notable tackles to follow from Seb, Stella and Millsy right when it counted. A motivated Maroochydore came back after half time to even the score, but a key intercept by the Phins in the last few minutes secured our U10s the win. Congrats to Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match, Paddy, for really switching it on, and the Laserzone award winner, Stella, for her best game all year.
Under 9s – The U9s had a home game against Grammar and played stellar rugby under a warm sun with a cool westerly wind. The team was captained by Quade this week. After Grammar kicked off and got in for a couple of early tries, some great Dolphins teamwork in defence got the ball back into Phins hands. Everyone worked very hard this week, with standout tries in the first half to Ramsay, Archie R and Josh, and impressive defence from Toby, James and Theo. In the second half the team really started to work well together, resulting in tries from Ramsay, Maximillien. Quade and Toby, with strong support from the rest of the team. Although every player worked hard for their team this week, Josh’s effort was a highlight and he was awarded Domino’s Pizza Player of the Day. Well done Dolphins U9s – a performance to be proud of!
Under 7s – With seven on six players, Noosa did well to defend strongly and convert their opportunities. Gus opened the game with a try down the left sideline. An early moment of tension as Buster and Archer collided, chasing
and committing to a touch. Alfie dotted down with a strong straight run, and a trademark celebration. Great defence all round, speed and spreading wide was required. Alfie goose stepped forward followed by a strong run from Gus, and Owen chased down a try saving touch. A great run back on attack from Owen who threw a dummy pass to draw the player in. Lots of hot potato passing to share the ball around ended in Archer scoring in the corner. Otis rallied the troops to come with him, scoring a try after weaving through the line. Then a well-earned try for Buster, bursting through
the middle. Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match went to Otis for feeding the ball to the team, and strong communication. Under 6s – Noosa U6 White took on Maroochydore and Noosa Red took on Brothers. Noosa showed just how far they have come this season stringing together passes to set up tries showing amazing skill from our U6s! The Whites Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match went to Carter who pulled out a number of try saving tags. For the Reds, Player of the Day went to Lando who showed his speed and agility on the way to the tryline.
Otis took home player of the match for U7s. (Supplied)
U12 Whites on the run against Caloundra.
Great charging from our U10s team.
U13s Victor leading from the front to win player of the match against Maroochydore.
U12s Fins up at half rime for the Reds.
U12s getting a half time gee-up.
U10s focused and played hard for their win.
Between The Flags
Ron Lane
Sporting ladies in power
By Ron Lane
Last week we spoke of the appointment of ladies to positions of authority within the ranks of the surf lifesaving movement: two in particular Melissa Pinchbeck to the position of deputy president and Andrea Baker chairperson of the JAC, Noosa Heads SLSC. With both being members of the same club, the appointments to the board of directors were very well received by the members and have been accepted with total support.
In the words of one male member, “It’s like a breath of fresh air, two ladies with a different approach and new ideas.” For deputy president, Melissa Pinchbeck she has already stated that she believes the members are the club and this is something that she will fully enforce.
It was in 2013 that she moved from Melbourne to the Sunshine Coast.‘’InitiaIly, I liked meeting people in an environment: people that had a purpose: in this case that purpose was keeping people safe on our beaches.” She quickly obtained her bronze medallion, completing her patrol IRB crews’ award and rose to patrol vice-captain which she held for several seasons. Her attitude towards patrol members and her club mates in general, saw her hold the position of club vice-captain under club captain Roger Aspinall.
Regarding surf sports, it was a love affair right from the start. “I fell in love with the surf skills and ended up on ski and board training. I have now completed some 10 years competing in the Noosa Masters events.”
Add to this for the past three years she has sat on two committees: lifesaving and surf sports. To be able to serve both successfully is a very good point and is something to be encouraged. With her duties as a patrol member and lifesaving committee person, it is easy to see how her every weekend from September to April her life revolves around Noosa’s Main Beach
This AGM, Mel decided to nominate for deputy president. The position was up for election and she felt, that with her passion and understanding of both Lifesaving and Surf Sports she had a rounded view of how the club worked. “Noosa is an iconic surf club, steeped in history and like all clubs should be run by its members.Volunteers give up their time and I am prepared to give up my time, to be the members voice on the Board.”
The results have now shown, that she had indeed earned the respect of the members and her belief that the members should run the club, were in line with their desires: and now the members have spoken.
The second woman Andrea Baker to stand for election as the chairperson of the JAC, was also successful and to listen to her presentation it was obvious that both ladies were on the same wave length. The importance of understanding the feelings of the Nipper parents and what makes the Nippers themselves wanting to come back for more, is definitely the crux of the matter.
For Andrea her sporting life started in Ipswich where she spent many of her mornings and afternoons, swimming as part of a local swimming club: she also spent many years playing hockey.
After competing Year 12, I continued to complete a Bachelor of Education and travelled over seas before returning to the class room and teaching for 12 years in Ipswich, Murgon and Gayndah. After many years of living in the country, Andrea her husband and young family moved to the Sunshine Coast where they were keen to get their daughter involved in the Noosa nippers.
Andrea quickly developed a love of the ocean and the Nipper movement and moved to get more involved in the Nipper way of life. This led to Andrea completing her Surf Rescue Certificate, then moving on got her Bronze Medallion and Silver Medallion( Beach Management). She has now been an active patrolling member for 6 years during which, she has served as an officer of the club as the Junior
Activities Committee- Age Manager Coordinator.
Add to this, she also served on the Life Saving committee as a representative of the JAC for the past four seasons. Also, during the past five seasons Andrea has attended many Junior and Senior Nipper Carnivals. She has also supported fund raising and water safety training. This dedication resulted in Andrea receiving the President’s Award for Excellence in the 2022/23 season, thus acknowledging her commitment to the Nipper program.
“During the last eight years I have developed strong relationships with the Nippers and their families: this has also extended to my patrolling and surf sport members. One of my goals is to continue building the nipper community, and providing guidance and support to enable parents to become more involved with the program,” she said.
It is this way of thinking, plus the experience gained down through the years, that has resulted in both Andrea Baker and Melisa Pinchbeck being appointed to the Board. To say that the attitude of these young ladies, is both refreshing and invigorating, would have to be the understatement of the year. Being appointed by the members tells us that they take their chairs, bearing the highest compliments possible. The voice of the members.
The importance of these people who work between the flags, cannot be emphasised enough. The responsibility of an experienced Board and the work of our Nipper people,
whose goal is to train the members of tomorrow, is now more important than ever.
Talking sport
Jiu- Jitsu
Last week we spoke with Professor Yoshi Hasegawa of the Noosa Caza Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club regarding their Queensland State Championships. For the our local Caza club the titles had been a very successful event coming home with a total of some 24 medals. Now we get a look at some of the medal winners.
Perhaps the highlights came from the Head Coach of the Affiliated Caloundra Caza BJJ Club Andrew Bailey, who won double gold in the gi and no-gi (gi means jacket with collar and lapel and gi pants, no-gi rashie and board shorts) and both Kayden Koh and Beau Jagoe also won the double gold.
In the Noosa Caza kids club , the following took gold in their divisions. Joshua Millar, Joel Millar, Cassius Osborne, Spencer Trigram, Michaela Svoboda, Ashley Greason, Morgan Van Der Walt and Kayden Koh. Silver medals went to, Sean Greason, ScarletTriger, JordanVan Der Walt and Samson Barton. Bronze medals were won by Harrison Becke and Sampson Barton. Others to win gold in the Adult gi were Daniel Greason, Ava Greason and Caterine Molini and bronze Glenn Vaughn Wheeler. In the No-gi other gold went to Stu Becke, Sam Morrison(Assistant coach of Noosa HQ) and Ava Greason; and the bronze medals Luca De Franchesca, Kalan Alcott, and Stephanie Weekes.
The next competition that the Caza Club will be looking forward to, will be the National Championships in Melbourne August 17th -18th at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. We wish them one and all, the very best.
Rugby League
It was a mixed weekend for Noosa Pirates. Third grade played Beerwah on Saturday at Palmwoods and with great leadership from halfback Lachlan Gladman and Sam Wright, Pirates came home with a 16 to 6 win. No game for the Reserve grade as Gympie had to forfeit. Next Saturday they play Caloundra at home with the winner fighting for top spot on the ladder.
The A grade travelled to Beerwah on Sunday and after a great week of training they started well, completing 5 from 5 sets and scoring first. “Unfortunately,” said Coach Michael Duff, “that was the only highlight for us in the first half, bombing two trying scoring opportunities, and having two tries being disallowed saw us going into the break trailing 16 to 6.”
Second half from our boys was much improved with the Pirates crossing the line three times. However, the damage from so much defence in the first half finally took its tole with Beerwah taking out the win 32 to 24. For Pirates the Best in Ground was Harry Dwyer who had a good game scoring a double. Despite a couple of losses, this is a team and a coach to take the Pirates all the way. Next Saturday its Pirates against Kawana at home.
Noosa Surf Life Saving Club’s deputy president Mel Pinchbeck and JAC chair Andrea Baker. (Supplied)
Mixed results for Noosa Pirates last weekend. (Herdo Photography)
CAZA Brazilian Jiu Jitsu three-Gold medal winner Andrew Bailey. (Supplied)
Life of Brine
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Medewi’s melodious call
We are in Medewi, West Bali, for the waves, which are very good, sizey, clean peaks up on the point which allow you time to get your bearings before the long left hits the middle section and you race your mal down a high line for safety if you’re a senior surfer, or you stall for the barrel if you’re a hot young local.
Although there’s not much to excite along the couple of hundred metres of the Pantai Road that leads to the point and a small but good tourist hotel either side of its end, there is so much more going on in this fascinating village. My old friend, writer and longtime Bali resident Matt George described it best in 2022:
“Far behind you, from the tiled minaret of the unfinished mosque above the narrow highway which is swollen with careening, bleating, overloaded trucks, the Adzan brays over a fuzzy megaphone. The strident fiveminute public call to the Islamic faithful that kicks off five times a day at Medewi, the first at 4:15am. That early Medewi hour where only the non-drinking tourist surfers are scraping their boards with wax in anticipation of the first hour of light before the devil wind arrives from the south. The cry of the Adzan describing such a foreign sound in Bali and a reminder that you are at the singular surfing Muslim enclave on this Hindu island.”
On our first morning in Medewi last week I was woken by the Adzan from the now completed mosque and lay in our bed at the Bombora Surf Lodge contemplating the strangeness of that plaintive but melodic wail until the first grey of predawn signaled it was time to wax up and get out there with the son-inlaw before the crowd got too intense, gingerly wading off the rocky foreshore to launch into a swell of long interval overhead sets.
I’ve been coming to Medewi to surf this impressive but usually user-friendly left-hand point for many years, but only a decade ago when I was writing a book about Bali did I discover what lay behind its Muslim heritage, for while more than 88 per cent of Indonesia’s population of 273 million are registered as Muslim, Bali remains 90 per cent Hindu, with only a very few communities predominantly Muslim, and none of them blessed with surf like Medewi.
The oldest Muslim community in Bali is found in Gegel, on the outskirts of the town of Klungkung, but deep in the urban space, most of its traditional features have been lost. Medewi is an outlier of the more traditional Buginese Muslim communities. The Bugis, from South Sulawesi, left after the fall of Makassar to the Dutch in the late 17th century and settled in several coastal areas of Bali, one of them being Negara, 25 kilometres up the coast from Medewi.
In 2014 I wrote: “From as early as 700 AD, Hinduism began to spread across Bali, incorporating existing elements of animism and Buddhism until the peculiarly Balinese Hindu Dharma became the predominant culture … By the end of the first millennium, the Indian concept of the God-King was entrenched across Bali. Although the God-Kings of Bali were pretty much left to their own devices for a few centuries, in 1343 the aggressive general of Java’s Hindu Majapahit Empire, Gadjah Mada, imposed his rule over Bali … This rule by divine right was thrown into confusion, however, when in 1515 the Majapahit Empire was overthrown by the Islamic Mataram Empire. The influence of Islam had been growing in Java since the 12th century, they had the numbers and the support of the common people, and the surviving Majapahit leaders, warriors, priests and scholars were forced across the strait into exile in Bali. Although they differ on exactly who did what and when, Bali scholars generally agree that this exile of Majapahit’s “best and brightest” ushered in a“Golden Age”, a period in which Bali was united and its Hindu religion and culture flourished.”
So almost all of Bali got the enlightened Hindus while little Medewi and the rest of what would become Indonesia got the fierce and frightening Muslims. Well, not quite. Despite the bombings of 2002 and 2005, the Hin-
du majority has maintained cordial relations with the Muslim minority, and anyone who has travelled to remote parts of the archipelago in search of surf from Aceh to Roti knows that Muslim villages can be just as warm and welcoming as Hindu ones, and such is the case in Medewi.
Except, perhaps, for some of the surf instructors, who have developed a clever strategy of pushing their unknowing students like human torpedos into a wedge designed to prevent you from getting a set wave. One will go over the falls while the other might stand up and make it down the face, but you, in the middle will have nowhere to go.
I haven’t surfed Medewi since I was six years younger, so this may have something to do with it, but I know that ever since way back, when my hair went white and the point started to get a bit crowded, the alpha male strategy always worked for me. Wait for him to take the best set wave (as he does every set), paddle straight up to him and say, “I just wanted to tell you that was one of the best waves I’ve ever seen ridden here.” Next set he’s calling you in. Not any more.
But hey, we got enough good ones to make it a memorable visit, the twin hotels of Bombora and Umedewi are closing in on Noosa prices but right where you want to be, the village remains much the same as I’ve ever known it and the surrounding rural scenery, including the exquisite rice
is stunning.
I’m guessing I’ll be back.
that
terraces
stretch along the coast back to the lush foothills of Batukaru mountain,
Medewi Point early morning lineup.
Goodnight Medewi.The drone view. Courtesy Bali Surf Tours.Columnist gets a nice one to himself a few years back.
Fun in the pool with Max.
Hook, Line and Sinker
Tackle World Noosa
Snapper seasonal closure
Well the weather was not half as bad as predicted last week and lead to a sunny but windy weekend with snapper and pearl perch showing up in big numbers just in time for season closure, the closure will run until the Thursday 15 August, until then these two are a no take.
Out of Hervey Bay, Snapper were red hot in platypus bay with most anglers managing to bag out quite quickly before weeks end and stock the freezer.
A few big Cobia were also in the mix while the Bream were thick around the Bay Islands and rocky foreshores.
Winter whiting were abundant around the western side of Woody Island while the pier was producing mostly bream, flathead and mack tuna.
Those who spent the weekend at Fraser were in luck with Flathead numbers on the rise around the western creeks while the beaches were providing large schools of Bream and Tarwhine around the rocky out crops along with a few Whiting and chopper Tailor.
Reports off Rainbow were a lot of the same with Snapper in good numbers and the addition of some Pear Perch, Venus Tusk fish and moses Perch.
Around Tin Can Bay, Squid were caught on smaller jigs, around the 2.2-2.5 gauge around Carlo leads and the power lines in deeper waters. Flathead on the bottom of the tide and in the creeks on the incoming.
Creek mouths are proving a worthy spot for various trevally including GT’s, Golden and also Queenfish, Whitebaits or small metal slugs being the most effective method to catch these hard fighting beasts.
Inskip also had Pelagic’s roaming about with MacTuna and LongtailTuna chasing bait and some Spanish Mackerel kicking about the
barge landing Trolling some decent metals may be the ticket.
Down at Noosa’s North and Sunshine reefs,
area was housing Golden Trevally and Grunter Bream loving a flashy micro jig or small white plastics while Flathead were caught in great numbers from the mouth right down to the Tewantin stretch.
Whiting were also hanging around the sandbars along the Noosaville stretch.
Safest option is to throw in some prawns or sandworms to cover all bases.
After dark has served up some quality Jewfish particularly around the headlands with multiple fish over a metre caught on squid.
The headlands also proving to be loaded with chopper tailor hiding in amongst the white wash, getting a small 1-30g slug out past the wash and dragging it through is always an effective method but they have also been inclined to take a well rigged Pilchard or Slimey on a small gang set.
In the fresh it’s been…fresh, with temps reaching as low as 1 only the brave have gone out but have been rewarded with bass and a few cod
taking to the surface swimbaits in an effort to catch some sun and snacks on the surface in the Mary and feeder creeks. Borumba still has Bass schooling in the deeper pockets towards the wall and Saratoga hitting the surface along the edges.
Hopefully these winds back off a little and the sun continues to shine for what’s shaping up to be a cracker of a weekend.
Now for all the latest information log onto www.fishingnoosa.com.au for up to date bar and fishing reports, don’t forget to drop into Tackle World Noosa, Noosa Boating and Outdoors and Northshore Bait & Tackle in Marcoola for all the right equipment, bait and advice to get you catching.
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How to get results and keep them, according to coach
By Jamie Milne
Q. What’s the key to consistency?
A. Consistency
When it comes to our health, maintaining it consistently, or the attempt to start a health journey is by far the hardest part.
We’ve all been there. I remember the day I had to start again. I was a whopping 116kg, obese, deeply hungover, emotionally and mentally unhappy, nine months out of the Navy, disgraced, depressed, and done. It was the morning of Christmas Eve, 2005, and I was 26.
When I stepped into my first gym post military and saw all the “fit” bodies, I wanted to do a 180 degree turn, run into Banjos and grab four sausage rolls. But it was also in that moment I decided to stick it out because I had committed to my grandfather and myself, and I made a conscious deliberate effort to not quit this time.
So why is committing to consistency important?
1. It lays the framework for long-term achievements.
2. It supports the development of new habits.
3. It builds momentum to sustain accomplishments.
4. It creates self-confidence, self concept, a strong self image.
5. It develops new wellness opportunities, increases longevity.
Whenever I have a new client or a regular client who has been ‘absent’ for some time I reflect on this list.
See our health is by far the greatest form of wealth, just ask someone who doesn’t have it, and consistency is the gatekeeper.
Thinking of the alternative is a great moti-
vator (think weight gain, depression, alcohol and drug over use, excessive sausage rolls and Tim Tam abuse). For some this still doesn’t cause enough pain to force change.
So, as a suggestion, practice showing up, it doesn’t matter if you’re prepared, on time or late, slow or fast, overweight, feeling weak, what matters is showing up. Showing up is a win.
Showing up for yourself starts the habit forming process. These habits inevitably turn into something that we no longer must do, but look forward to doing.
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JMT Noosa physical and mental performance coach, Jamie Milne.
Snapper and Pearlies were thick and the odd cobia was hanging around along with Tusky’s and some big cod. In the river, the Woods Bay
Fishing Offshore Noosa Charters with a chunky snapper before season closed
PROPERTY
SUN SHINES ON NOOSA’S EASTERN BEACHES
PROPERTY MATTERS
POPULAR Peregian Beach was postcardpretty on a sunny winter’s day and a great crowd was totally impressed by Tom Offermann Real Estate agents Rebekah Offermann and Michael McComas listing of 5/43 Lorikeet Drive.
With 360-degree panoramas from the rooftop terrace, and its beachside location close to sand and surf breaks, the property attracted two registered bidders.
After a busy campaign fielding interest from interstate and Brisbane for the twobedroom, two-bathroom apartment, in a boutique complex of six, an exciting auction ensued, and it was finally sold under the hammer for $1.468m.
TEWANTIN STUNNER SELLS
The four-bedroom home with heated pool 5 Sydney St, Tewantin, attracted a good crowd and two dedicated bidders for the auction on Saturday, 13 July.
Anita Nichols of Laguna Real Estate conducted the marketing campaign for the stunning home with all the latest smart technology to enhance an already privileged lifestyle.
The home is two years old and a halfminute walk to the river. Luxe fittings and furnishings included an outdoor kitchen, Weber barbecue, in-built beer tap, wine fridge, heaters, Ralph Lauren chandelier and solar.
The successful bidder is a long time visitor to Noosa.
CONVENIENT YET PRIVATE
Set amidst the Noosa hinterland’s “golden triangle’’ of property, a lavish contemporary pavilion-styled Doonan residence has been thoughtfully designed by Bark Architects to sit comfortably in its bush setting.
The three-bedroom, three-bathroom, twocar house with pool, on 4569sq m at 21
Kyle Ct goes to auction Saturday, 27 July, at 1pm.
“It’s a really nice home,’’ marketing agent David Berns of David Berns Real Estate said, “convenient yet very private.
“Impeccable in its presentation, the house pays tribute to good design.’’
Interest has been from everywhere, David said, including coastal Noosa and interstate - notably Melbourne.
Gordon Macdonald is the auctioneer and there has been no instruction of price range.
Stepped pavilions follow the gently sloping site, with large glass panels and louvre windows bringing nature and dappled light in.
Three split level pavilions flow directly to each other. Entry to the house is via the middle pavilion where you are met with a lap pool and large open-plan living area with polished hardwood flooring, a fireplace, built-in entertainment cabinetry and extensive high ceilings.
This is complemented by the tasteful textures of marble, white grooved joinery, glass and timber in the kitchen.
There is reeded glass splashback and white grooved cabinetry, two sinks, two Siemens ovens - steam and convectionand a microwave.
Fisher and Paykel equipment includes a double drawer dishwasher, gas hob with rangehood, double door fridge/freezer with dispenser and an additional CoolDrawer for drinks.
A five-bedroom, three-bathroom, three-car house with pool at 23 Liberty Pl, Sunrise Beach, goes to auction Friday, 2 August, at 4pm.
A five-bedroom, three-bathroom, three-car house with pool at 23 Liberty Pl, Sunrise Beach, goes to auction Friday, 2 August, at 4pm.
A large walk-in pantry is tucked behind the timber glass drinks cabinet.
A Bahama Room or alfresco dining area opens from the main living pavilion.
The living and bedroom areas look over the gardens, bushland setting, and 21m lap pool.
The main bedroom suite in the upper pavilion is accessible through a bridge that leads to an office with plenty of shelving and storage.
Together with an elevated vista and a verandah, there is a spacious walk-in robe, ensuite with marble benchtops, walk-in shower and separate bath.
A private exterior courtyard with outdoor bath and shower completes this main pavilion.
The lower pavilion has two carpeted bedrooms. Both include split airconditioning, ceiling fans, built-in wardrobes and a two-way bathroom with marble bench tops, walk in shower and separate toilet.
There is an additional area with separate access that would be perfect for a design studio, workspace, gym or holistic/ beauty practice.
The property includes a selection of fruit trees and a variety of outdoor recreational areas; fire pit seating area, gin deck amongst a bush forest patch and lawn area.
ELEGANCE AND CHARM
Fresh from the sale under the hammer of the three-bedroom sub-penthouse apartment 1/18 Henderson St, Sunshine
Beach, Roark Walsh of Tom Offermann Real Estate has an immaculate cottage-style home at Noosaville being presented to the market on Saturday, 3 August.
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom, twocar house with pool at 30 Wyuna Dve goes to auction at 12pm.
Backing onto the central park, the property is like something out of England, Roark said.
“It evokes memories of a village you’ve been to or lived in at some time … it has such charm
“The gardens show the level of pride taken in the property.’’
Roark said Wyuna Dve was taking on something of a new Witta Ccle standing, with eight major builds at the go and a couple more to come.
“It is a level, leafy street right in the middle of everything yet so quiet. It is half-way between Hastings St and Gympie Terrace.’’
Roark has been seeing interest from interstate mainly, and had some offers prior.
The house features a spacious living area with oak flooring, lofty ceiling, statement chandelier and a wood-burning fireplace. It extends outdoors and is complemented by a galley kitchen with a dining room servery.
In the south wing are two large bedrooms with walk-in robes, and both share a family-size bathroom.
Upstairs, the main bedroom features a walk-in robe that extends into the ensuite.
Anita Nichols of Laguna Real Estate with one of the sellers of 5 Sydney St, Tewantin.
ERLE LEVEY
SEA,
SAND AND SURF
A five-bedroom, three-bathroom, three-car house with pool at 23 Liberty Pl, Sunrise Beach, goes to auction with Jesse Stowers of Tom Offermann Real Estate on Friday, 2 August, at 4pm.
Positioned at the end of a quiet cul-desac, and two minutes to squeaky white sand, it is a substantial residence on a larger-than-most site.
It comes with a serious alfresco aesthetic, a north-easterly aspect and ocean views.
The swimming pool with timber decking galore takes centre stage, while there’s an undercover terrace off the living area.
A terrace on the north side is also under cover
With a port cochere-style entry, the beautifully finished residence features a high-ceilinged hallway and open-plan living spaces with banks of glass doors and louvres.
The galley-style kitchen includes an
island with lengthy stainless steel-topped cabinetry plus a stone-topped breakfast bar extension and walk-in pantry.
Upstairs, the whole floor is given over to the premier king-size bedroom retreat with dedicated sitting area, north-facing terrace and sea views. There is an ensuite with spa bath, also a walk-in robe.
Downstairs are four bedrooms with builtin robes, two bathrooms, one also kitted out with the laundry, plus two separate toilets.
The 1147sq m allotment includes a large level grassed yard in the rear, garaging for two cars, plus a single undercover carport and parking for the boat or caravan.
RIVERSIDE LIFESTYLE
Located minutes from the cafes on Gympie Terrace and close to Noosa River foreshore, a three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car apartment at 2/10 Robert St, Noosaville, is set for auction on Saturday, 27 July.
Rebekah Offermann and Michael
McComas of Tom Offermann Real Estate are taking it to the market at 12pm.
It features sandy-toned flooring and plenty of natural light. From the dining room, push aside the curtains and sliders to reveal a terrace, overlooking the lagoonstyle pool, pebbled terrace and cabana.
A spacious C-shaped kitchen with cream stone-topped cabinetry includes a breakfast bar wrapping the corner, and a pantry.
There are three carpeted bedrooms with built-in robes. The premier king with French doors accessing the main terrace has an ensuite.
Two have a pool outlook; the bathroom has white stone-topped cabinetry, a bath/ shower; and a hideaway laundry.
Sunset Cove is a boutique complex of 12.
AUCTION ACTION
FRIDAY, 26 July
Noosa Waters
4 The Anchorage: 4bed, 3bath, 2car
waterfront house, pool, on 1049sq m, 12pm, Rick Daniel 0411 737 767 Kym De Warren 0412 325 421 Coastal Noosa
SATURDAY, 27 July
Cooroy
16 Miva St: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage house, pool, on 1032sq m, 2pm, Adam Watts 0410 512 364 Caroline Schleppegrell 0456 636 443 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group
Doonan
21 Kyle Ct: 3bed, 3bath, 2car house, pool, on 4569sq m, 1pm, David Berns 0408 629 438 David Berns Real Estate
Noosaville
95 Lake Weyba Dve: 5bed, 3bath, 2car house, pool, 11am, Nic Hunter 0421 785 512 Tiffany Wilson 0468 922 519 Tom Offermann Real Estate
2/10 Robert St: 3bed, 2bath, 2car apartment, 12pm, Rebekah Offermann 0413 044 241 Michael McComas 0447 263 663 Tom Offermann Real Estate. ●
Thrilled: Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Rebekah Offermann at 5/43 Lorikeet Dve, Peregian Beach. (419879)
A three-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car house, pool, on 4569sq m at 21 Kyle Ct, Doonan, goes to auction Saturday, 27 July, at 1pm.
A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car riverside apartment 2/10 Robert St, Noosaville, goes to auction Saturday, 27 July, at 12pm.
Awhisper-quiettree-lined streetismatched by afront gardenwithmanicuredlawn,agavesandpathway linedwithdecorativelyhedgedlillypillies.Insidethere’s much to love aboutthisbeaconofbrightnesswhich teases cool contemporarydesignelements,afresh renovation,andscalestheheightofdelectability.
Off theentry way is acarpetedloungewithclever wallcut-out,whiletheverygenerousopenplanliving
areaswithshiny whitetilesand vaultedceiling,have slide-awaydoorsto acoveredalfrescoterrace,which suggests year roundentertainingthankstotheidyllic north-facingaspect.
Welcome to theLakehouse, abrandnew,luxurybuilthome,whereeverydetail hasbeenmeticulouslycraftedwithqualityinmind.Soldfullyinteriordesigned, furnishedandaccessorised,thisbeauty has afullyself-containedguesthouseat therearandislocatedjust4 minutesfromHastingsStreet and2minutesfromthe NoosaRiverand Gympie Terrace. Atrulyenviablelocationboasting watertothe frontandnationalparkbehind.Itistheperfectblendofconvenience and coastal water-sidetranquillity. Situatedonthe streetcornerisfamed restaurantSum Yung Guys,withtherenownedNoosaFarmers Market,bothwithina leisurely500meter stroll.Additionally,AldiNoosavilleis convenientlylocatedjust600metersaway, ensuringeasyaccess to all yourdailyessentials.Experience theepitomeofmodern livinginoneofNoosa’smostsought-afterlocations.
A 5 B 5 C 2 D
Price $6.5M View
Saturday 12.00-12.30
Agent EricaNewton 0410603519
erica@offermann.com.au
HOME FOCUS
DRESS CIRCLE TREE TOP VILLA
THE magnetism of north-facing Noosa Main Beach, the glistening azure Laguna Bay plus urbane Hastings Street’s myriad boutiques, bars and beachside cafes, all a mere 500-metres away, is undeniable. Similarly on the doorstep is nature in all its glory - the nearby Hollindale Track to Laguna Lookout, and more specifically the lush Noosa National Park spilling out before your eyes from the undercover terraces.
This sure-fire investment opportunity in a popular and highly desirable location is the ultimate dream come true.
The front entry terrace, partially fringed by heliconias opens to reveal polished timber treads, sandstone-hued flooring, and a chic contemporary aesthetic. Admire the numerous hallmarks of architect John Mainwaring such as lofty corrugated ceilings in the generous living spaces, complemented by an entire wall featuring timber framed panes of translucent corrugation and louvres, cleverly designed to capture abundant filtered northerly light.
Note how the monochromatic palette mimics the great outdoors, with slate grey fabric on the extra lengthy modular sofa and ottoman, the timber coffee table and television console, timber dining table with fabric covered chairs, and all zhuzh-up with splashes of colour in a comfy armchair, ottoman, artworks and cushions.
Numerous louvres and slide-away doors off the open plan area are used effectively to coalesce with the long wide undercover terrace on the south-west side. A large glass-topped table and rattan chairs suggests many entertaining options from romantic dinners to quiet moments recharging life’s batteries. So easy when you’re seemingly perched in the canopy of verdant rainforest plantings including palms, listening to choruses of birdsong and the trickling freshwater creek below.
Experience some of those sights and sounds from the U-shaped kitchen with pastel cream stone-topped two-pac cabinetry, including pantry and semi-island breakfast bar, high-end appliances, as well as every accoutrement needed to whip up even a fancy feast.
The slumber zone is on the lower level. The carpeted premier king bedroom is adorned with coral artworks by the Designer Boys, has a walk-in robe and the ensuite has luxe stone topped timber cabinetry. The twin second bedroom, also carpeted has a built-in robe and an ensuite. Both have access to the undercover terrace where luxuriating on the lounges is of course encouraged.
There is a fully equipped laundry nearby, also a store and a door leads to a multipurpose undercover terrace.
“Take the plunge for unmissable good times with this beautiful oh-so-private
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villa-style apartment in the front row of the rainforest,“ comments Tom Offerman Real Estate agent Chris Miller. “It defines design excellence naturally on every level.“
“Located in the exclusive tightly-held Tree Top Villas, a complex of 17, it is a short stroll to Hastings Street, simply brimming with designer fashion boutiques, beach and street-side alfresco cafes, plus there is the Noosa Heads Surf Club, and the sheltered and safe Noosa Main Beach, also the Spit at The Woods’ end of Hastings Street.
“Along the boardwalk is First Point, the 477-hectare Noosa National Park and the world-famous Surfing Reserve, all a boon to joggers, walkers, nature lovers and of course surfers. Nearby is the walking track to Laguna Lookout with its stunning sunsets and breathtaking views across the ocean to the Glasshouse Mountains. What are you waiting for?
Facts & Features:
· Villa Area: 245m2
· Terraces: upper level 8.8mx3.1m undercover off living & dining, 8.8mx3.1m lower-level undercover off bedrooms
· About: terrace w heliconias to front entrance from lane & 2 car garage; 3-levels; sandstone-hued flooring & timber treads; fans/aircon; contemporary aesthetic & monochromatic palette mimic outdoors; corrugated ceilings & feature wall w timber framed panes of translucent corrugation & louvres w NE aspect; doors/ louvres to terrace w SW outlook over & into rainforest incl freshwater creek; carpeted living w slate grey modular sofa & ottoman; splashes of colour w armchair & ottoman, cushions & large artworks; timber coffee table & console w Smart TV; timber dining table w 6 fabric covered
tall doors open to terraces w glass-topped dining table & 6 rattan chairs
· Lower level - 2 carpeted bedrooms; premier king w Designer Boys coral artworks, WIR, stone topped timber cabinetry in ensuite & access to terrace w lounges; twin w terrace access, BIR & ensuite; laundry w Samsung washer & Fisher & Paykel dryer; store nearby; undercover terrace & drying area
· Kitchen: U-shape w pastel cream stonetopped 2-pac cabinetry incl pantry & semi-island breakfast bar w 4 stools; stone-tiled splashback; LG fridge; Fisher & Paykel dish drawer; Smeg 4-hob gas cooktop & convec/micro oven; powder room nearby
· Inventory: fully inclusive to cater for highend holiday market
· Peppers Noosa Tree Top Villas: complex of 17; located in exclusive area near Hollindale Track w direct access to Laguna Lookout & Noosa National Park; short
walk to Peppers Noosa Reception, Park & Cove Restaurant & Stephanie’s Ocean Spa
· Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas: architect John Mainwaring; eco-conscious sustainability resort w solar energy & rainwater irrigation; facilities incl buggy service to and from Hastings Street; Park & Cove Restaurant presents fine food in a relaxing environment; Stephanie’s Ocean Spa; heated lagoon pool; 25m lap pool; gymnasium/steam room; one of the region’s largest conference centres incl theatrette, private boardrooms, pre-function terrace & conference facility; 24 hour onsite management/reception + concierge
· Location: exclusive tightly-held Tree Top Villas, nearby Hollindale Track to the Laguna Lookout; 300m walk to Hastings Street, Noosa Main Beach & Noosa National Park & world-famous Surfing Reserve; Eumundi - 22km; Sunshine Coast Airport - 30km; Australia Zoo70km; Brisbane International & Domestic Airports - 137km ●
Address: 6108/5 Morwong Drive, NOOSA HEADS Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Inspect: Fri, 26th Jul 3:00pm - 3:30pm; Sat, 27th Jul 11:00am - 11:30am Auction: Fri, 9th Aug 11:00am Contact: Chris Miller 0412 894 542, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE
chairs;
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THINK auspicious address nestled into the natural topography on the skyline of alluring Little Cove, located only 100-metres or a 4-minute walk via a pathway to Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach, with both Little Cove Beach and the Noosa National Park, a short walk away too.
Inside evokes a sense of tranquility. Patterns of light emanating from the northerly aspect, cast shadows over the pastel grey tiles in the living area, while overtones of a cool coastal aesthetic complement the seaside vignettes and leafy outlooks, and are totally in theme with Little Cove’s signature reputation.
There are walls of white breeze-catching louvres, a beige modular lounge, comfy timber framed armchair, plus carefully chosen artworks and accessories. Doors slide away to the north-facing terrace which looks over the residents only pool, while beyond are pretty-as-a-picture glimpses of Laguna Bay & Noosa Main Beach. What a delightful backdrop for sundowners.
The dining area with timber table and eight chairs suggesting dinner parties, has doors which slide away to the private rooftop terrace with lush Noosa National Park outlook, also peeks of Noosa Sound waterways and Cooroy Mountain. Further entertaining options await such as a casual barbeque, or maybe just quiet time on the sun lounge.
Those with a penchant for culinary creations will love the kitchen with stonetopped cabinetry including island breakfast bar, glam mother-of-pearl splashback, plus all the latest appliances and every necessary accoutrement.
On the lower level are three bedrooms with built-in robes. The premier bedroom has an ensuite and skylight, and it opens to an undercover terrace on two sides; the second bedroom opens to the terrace on the south side. The white tiled bathroom has stone/basin-topped timber cabinetry; the laundry is fully equipped, and the toilet is separate.
In the underground garage is a Tesla EV wall charger, space for two tandem cars, the lock-up store has room for kayak, surfboards and/or stand up paddle board, and there’s also exclusive use space for scooter and bikes.
Located in the Panorama 200 apartment complex in Upper Hastings Street, with access to Hastings Street via the main boardwalk or direct stairs immediately in
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front of the building and approximately 230 steps down to Locale restaurant. Or opt for a more comfortable and private walking path from the rear of the complex and approximately 150 steps that connect to Morwong Drive and onto Hastings Street.
“The location is second-to-none,” says Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Eliza Coppin who is taking the property to auction on Saturday 10 August 2024. “Prestigious Little Cove is where the ocean meets rainforest albeit the Noosa National Park, where minutes away sophisticated Hastings Street meets laidback Noosa Main Beach and Laguna Bay. There is no place in all of Noosa so close to so many well-known beaches and world-class surf breaks. This really is an extraordinary opportunity to own a slice of paradise in Little Cove.”
· About: fully renovated 2019; interior designer Lisa Smith; first time to sale since 1998; 2-level/3rd floor; monochromatic aesthetic; pale grey tiles; living w banks of white louvres, beige modular lounge; timber framed armchair; premium rug; artworks mimic outdoors; Smart TV; timber console; opens to nth terrace overlooking pool w laguna Bay & Noosa Main Beach glimpses; aircon/fans; dining timber top table w 8 fabric overed chairs; doors slide away to private rooftop terrace w Noosa National Park outlook + glimpses of Noosa Sound waterways & Mt Coolum; alfresco dining/BBQs w outdoor setting + sun lounges; 3- bedrooms lower level w timber-fronted BIRs; premier
Inspect: Saturday 10am-10.30am and Wednesday 11am-11.30am
Contact: Eliza Coppin 0423 726 639, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE
w ensuite & skylight, opens to undercover terrace on 2 sides, 2nd bedroom opens to terrace on sth side; white tiled bathroom w stone/basin-topped timber cabinetry; laundry w Bosch washer & Electrolux dryer; sep WC
· Kitchen: V-shaped w stone-topped timber/2pac cabinetry incl 1m sq island breakfast bar; mother-of-pearl splashback; Ariston free-standing cooker w 5 x gas hob; Fisher & Paykel dishwasher; Westinghouse fridge; Panasonic micro/ convec; coffee machine
· Garaging for 2 cars tandem + lock-up store suit kayak/surfboards/SUPs + exclusive use space for scooters/bikes;
TESLA EV wall charger
· Inventory: fully inclusive
· About Panorama 200: small complex of only 8 apartments; plans in progress for lift installation; residents only pool
· Location: access to Hastings St via the main boardwalk or direct stairs immediately in front of the building (approx. 230 steps) to Locale restaurant; easier walking path from the rear of complex (approximately 150 steps) connect to Morwong Dr & Hastings St’s cafes, bars, restaurants & boutiques close; mere mins to Little Cove Beach & Noosa National Park w world recognised Surfing Reserve ●
7320 “Peppers” 5 Morwong Drive Noosa Heads
1 bed | 1 bath | 1 car
- Elevated apartment with north aspect for winter sun.
- Tastefully appointed & open plan design
- Short stroll to Hastings St. & Noosa main beach.
- Bordering Noosa’s famous National Park
- Gym, restaurant, resort pools & day spa on-site.
ABSOLUTELY stunning and freshly renovated, this spacious Noosa Waters townhouse is an absolute gem waiting for you to experience its charm. Nestled in a sought-after location at 1/14 Sunseeker Close, it offers not just a home, but a lifestyle.
Step inside to discover a brilliantly designed two-storey layout that maximizes every inch, complemented by its enviable end-unit positioning.
Flooded with natural light through expansive sliding glass doors, the airy interiors seamlessly connect to a wraparound courtyard - an entertainer’s paradise or your private sanctuary.
Prepare to be wowed by the sleek chef’s kitchen boasting modern appliances, a walk-in pantry, and stylish fixtures. It overlooks the spacious open-plan living and dining area, seamlessly flowing to both a large uncovered rear patio and a covered spa-side patio - perfect for relaxing amidst lush gardens.
Convenience is key with a ground-level powder room, laundry, single garage, and an additional carport space.
Upstairs, three bedrooms await, including a generous master suite with its own balcony, walk-in robe, and ensuite.
Bedroom three also enjoys a walk-in robe, while all bedrooms have easy access to the main bathroom featuring a separate bath, shower, and water closet.
Set in a friendly complex, this idyllic retreat offers easy access to Noosaville’s vibrant amenities.
Just moments from Noosa Homemaker Centre and Noosa Village Shopping Centre, and a short stroll to Gympie Terrace’s dining and shopping precinct.
Enjoy leisurely walks along the Noosa River or a quick drive to Noosa Heads, Hastings Street, and Noosa Junction - every day is a new adventure.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to own a piece of Noosa paradise - your dream lifestyle awaits. ●
Address: 1/14 Sunseeker Close, NOOSA WATERS Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: On application Inspect: By appointment Contact: Amanda Balding 0408 088 788 and Leteasha Richards 0420 524 760, RICHARDSON AND WRENCH NOOSA
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Escape to the coveted Regal Streets of Noosa, just two minutes from the Noosa River foreshore, and discover the epitome of contemporary architecture with a sleek monochromatic aesthetic designed by Tim Ditchfield and built by James Burrell.
This duplex masterfully combines scale and intimacy through varied ceiling heights, creating spatial intrigue. The minimalist and consistent material palette features polished concrete walls and extensive living space floors, enhancing the modern feel. Custom-built floating entertainment cabinetry and a galley-style kitchen with integrated appliances and a versatile mobile white stone-topped island bench/bar further elevate the interior.
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Closing 2pm Friday 16/8 By Appointment Jason Wedge 0411 432 520
4 KAREELA AVENUE, NOOSA HEADS FOR SALE BED. 4 / BATH. 4 / CAR. 2 / 607M²
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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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NORTH FACING NOOSA WATERS GEM
NOOSA Waters is Noosa’s premier waterside estate, a tranquil neighbourhood, featuring some of the region’s most prestigious and luxurious homes. The community is exceptionally welcoming, making it a perfect place to live.
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.
As you enter through the large glass doors, you are greeted by a delightful atrium, floor to ceiling curved walls, louvered windows and a view to the outdoor living area. Already, unique creativity
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comes to mind.
The lower level features a meticulously designed floor plan. The designer kitchen, offering a private view of the waterway, will delight any avid chef. The current owners love entertaining and often hosted parties of up to 80 people; this kitchen is perfectly crafted with entertaining in mind. Its functionality is unmatched, including
a generous double fridge space, ample cabinetry, 5-burner cooktop and a 900mil oven.
Adjacent to the kitchen is a dining room and living area, that seamlessly flows into the outdoor oasis. The outdoor living space shines as another delightful entertaining area, featuring an automated Vergola (louvered roof system) that closes when it rains. This area overlooks a large, resort-style swimming pool, ideal for laps and offering plenty of privacy. Savour a drink while gazing over the waterway’s edge as the sun sets. For watercraft enthusiasts, the jetty is ideal for storing a kayak, jet ski or boat. The landscaped area facing onto the jetty features a beautiful frangipani tree and a charming wooden seat, creating the perfect ambience for enjoying your favourite afternoon beverage.
Also on the ground floor, enjoy a second inviting living area featuring a built-in timber fireplace, ideal for those chilly Noosa nights. This level also includes two
spacious bedrooms that share a luxurious bathroom. Additionally, there is a separate third living area where you can peacefully indulge in your favourite book. A generous size office with a separate entry is ideal for working from home but can also serve as a fourth bedroom.
You are spoilt for choice with three distinct living areas, each offering its own unique space. Floor to ceiling windows and doors throughout, invite natural light and river breezes into the home.
The upper level is dedicated to an exceptionally impressive and uniquely designed master suite. It feels like a fivestar hotel experience, featuring a spacious ensuite and a large dressing room with ample closet space. The master suite also includes a separate elegant studio with expansive views of the canal, where you will unwind and observe the water activity, whilst also providing a separate entrance via stairs descending to the outdoor entertaining area and pool. ●
Address: 4 The Anchorage, NOOSA WATERS Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: Friday, 26th July 2024 at 11:30pm – 12:00pm
Inspect: 26th July 2024 at 12pm On-Site Auction: Friday, 26 July 2024 at 12pm On-Site
Contact: Rick Daniel – 0411 737 767 – rick@coastalnoosa.com.au and Kym De Warren – 0412 325 421 – kym@coastalnoosa.com.au COASTAL NOOSA
ARCHITECT DESIGNED LUXURY RESORT STYLE HOME
• Tranquil living and entertaining awaits with this three split level pavilion luxury resort style residence
• Just over 1 acre, fully fenced and situated in Doonan’s ‘Golden Triangle’
• Impressive architect design with sparkling pool
• Close acreage to Noosa’s famous beaches, restaurants and lifestyle.
4 THE ANCHORAGE, NOOSA WATERS FOR SALE BED. 4 / BATH. 3 / CAR. 2 / 1,049M²
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: FRI 26TH JULY 11:30AM AUCTION 26TH JULY 12:00PM
•North facing waterfront with 1049 sqm land size
•For family convenience, school buses run nearby
•Offering separate distinct areas of the home, ideal for extended family stays
•17-metre lap section forms part of the swimming pool
•Lush mature tropical gardens throughout
•Additional 2nd driveway, perfect for trailer, jet ski or boat
•High ceilings throughout
•Air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout
A NEW ERA
LIVING IN A “PASSIVHAUS” IN NOOSA HEADS
THE World’s Highest Building Standard is now complete and the second duplex now on offer. If you are in the market to secure a one-of-a-kind quality luxury property, in a dream lifestyle location, this property is redefining the word “unique”.
Dream Location:
Location, luxury and lifestyle is delivered to the highest of expectations, with the first ever development of this high standard of sustainable living (PassivHaus) right in the heart of Noosa.
Placed perfectly between the Noosa Junction precinct and cosmopolitan Hasting Street, you are literally in walking distance to everything that the best of Noosa has on offer.
Features at a glance:
Built on the high side of the street, comprising two bedrooms, three bathrooms, two separate living areas and double garage.
The upper-level features 3.6M ceilings to living areas with a seamless flow to outdoors, where indoor/outdoor spaces are” blurred”, protected with an opening
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roof louvred loggia, for those outdoor dining experiences and guests’ entertainment.
The lower level is a multi-purposed, self-contained one-bedroom unit with living area, an outdoor courtyard, and separate entrance for privacy.
Floor to ceiling cabinetry comprising integrated European appliances including fridges to both levels.
European Triple Glazed windows, special Woodfibre Insulation and intelligent German building membranes
that are vapor permeable and stop moisture ingress, creating a thermal envelope that delivers high levels of comfort only achieved with a HighPerformance Home.
Floors are finished with a white microcement blend of aggregate and quartz providing a smooth soft finish extremely durable, and virtually maintenance free.
PassivHaus is tested measured and a scientifically proven system, a truly Energy
efficient super comfortable home, with minimal heating or cooling required. This is a true definition of a healthy home, will be ‘Mould Free’, even temperatures between 20-25 degrees, filtered fresh air, and humidity controlled, no expense being spared during this unique construction and will have on display the highest of finishes and fixtures throughout. ●
Address: 1/16 Grant Street, NOOSA HEADS Description: 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage, pool Price: $4,000,000 Inspect: By appointment
Contact: Sharon McLure 0400 084 975 and Layne McLure 0400 522 926, THE MCLURE GROUP
THIS immaculate north facing townhouse in the tightly held and well-located Terrapin Apartments complex just one block to river, approximately 200-metres, offers an opportunity to invest in either an attractive income via holiday or permanent rental, or move straight in and live your very best life in this desirable riverside precinct.
Across two levels it comprises north facing patio at entry with pool view, two bedrooms, 2-way upper ensuite/bathroom, second bathroom/laundry combo, spacious new kitchen, open plan living and dining; plus, there is a single carport with extra height, and onsite visitor parking.
Presentation is pristine and it has been tastefully renovated in recent years; features include split system airconditioning in all bedrooms, ceiling fans, easy care tiled flooring on ground level, carpets in bedrooms, roller blinds, and security screens on lower level. There is no immediate money needing to be spent, it is completely move-in or rent-ready as is.
One of only 13, it is located at the
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rear enhancing privacy and peace; this is a truly beautiful complex with lush tropical gardens, central resort pool, and communal BBQ hut. The complex has gated secure entry and is pet-friendly (stbca). It can be holiday-let so could suit the buyer seeking a holiday home that can generate income when being utilised for personal use; it can also be rented to a
longer-term tenant, or of course be owneroccupied.
The location is literally lifestyle nirvana – a short stroll to the magnificent Noosa River, world-class boutique dining along Gympie Terrace, the Yacht Club, Noosa Boathouse to sip on a cocktail and witness a spectacular sunset, Noosa Village Shopping Centre, and the popular Acres
Noosa (cafe, homewares, nursery). Only a three-minute walk to Ferry Stop 3, you can leave the car at home and catch a ferry to Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach and avoid parking angst.
So close to the river yet tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Gympie Terrace, you can enjoy all the benefits of this amazing, sought-after location without the traffic and pedestrian noise. It is the very best of both worlds: private and quiet, yet ultra-convenient!
Buyers seeking a property in the riverside precinct must put this at the very top of the list – a quick sale is anticipated, so you will need to act with haste. Buy today and you can be welcoming in Spring 2024 in comfort and style in the heart of the river precinct, looking forward to the very shiniest of futures in every way.
Please note that we kindly request all buyers to visit the property only during the scheduled open times. Thank you for your cooperation. ●
Address: 11/15 The Cockleshell, NOOSAVILLE Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Price: On application Inspect: Saturday 27th July 11-11.45am
Contact: Kathy Wise 0407 968 300, SUNSHINE BEACH REAL ESTATE
WELCOME to “New Moon”, a hidden gem where tranquility and splendour converge in a stunning pavilion-style home surrounded by over 5 acres of natural beauty.
If you have a passion for peaceful bush walks leading to the Noosa River, the delightful aromatics of native flora, and the symphonic sounds of wildlife, then this sanctuary is your perfect escape.
Designed with your comfort and energy sustainability in mind, every aspect of the home - from the exquisite hardwood floors to the use of eco-friendly materials - has been meticulously planned to provide you with a lavish yet environmentally conscious living experience.
The skillion roof creates dramatic high ceilings, while bifold doors and louvre windows showcase breathtaking views of the National Park, seamlessly blending the indoors with the outdoors.
The main residence boasts an open plan kitchen/dining/living area along with 4 bedrooms and a fabulous bathroom connected by a covered breezeway. And
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don’t miss the rustic outdoor shower - a charming touch to your new eco-friendly escape!
Looking for additional space? Explore the self-contained granny flat and a guestfriendly standalone building complete with outdoor shower, perfect for accommodating your loved ones and friends. And on sunny days, take a refreshing dip in the chlorine/salt free, “Bionizer” sparkling
pool, adding a touch of relaxation to your sustainable oasis. If you’re keen to swim through winter, the pool has provision for underground wiring to install solar heating. This remarkable property boasts a double carport and workshop, solar hot water, solar assisted power, 130,000 litre water storage, a gravity feed grey water system, and compostable waste facilities, ensuring not just energy savings but a
reduced carbon footprint.
And the best part? You’re just a short drive to Lake Cooroibah, a 25 minute drive to Main Beach Noosa and a 10-minute drive from Tewantin Village, where all modern conveniences like shopping, cafes, medical facilities, and the bustling Marina await. Embrace sustainable living without sacrificing comfort and create your own haven at “New Moon”. ●
Address: 20A Amaroo Place, COOROIBAH Description: 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 garage Price: Offers Above $2,150,000 Considered Inspect: By appointment
Contact: Chris Forde 0411 328 488, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE
RENOVATED LUXURY RIVERSIDE LIFESTYLE
PRICED to the market following auction: this is the best value available.
Will you be the next fortunate owner of this fully renovated apartment with access to the pristine Noosa River and mid-way between world famous Hastings Street and Laguna Bay attractions and Gympie Terrace restaurants, coffee outlets, boutique shopping and extensive shady riverside parklands and walkways?
One of 15 in this iconic location, this light filled, luxury end apartment occupies a single level on the first floor, is fully selfcontained and provides enviable options for buyers looking to live in, use for their own relaxing Noosa breaks, holiday let and invest.
Imagine yourself relaxing on the north facing covered entertaining balcony with views over the cool sparkling pool surrounded by lush tropical greenery. This balcony flows seamlessly from an open plan air-conditioned living, dining and kitchen zone designed for easy Noosa style living. For your convenience, both bedrooms also open to a second balcony and there is a lockable storage cupboard, separate laundry and separate toilet.
Noosa Pacific II Resort (Gardenside) enjoys a well-earned reputation as an iconic
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Noosa destination, provides quality guest facilities, an immaculately maintained tropical garden setting, has high holiday guest occupation (or live in if you choose) and is very solidly constructed.
One of the resort’s premium standard apartments, U 53 has been fully renovated, is self-contained, offers excellent fresh presentation, includes quality fittings throughout and is fully furnished.
Easy access to the pristine Noosa River, launch your kayak or stand-up paddle from the peaceful park next door, or just sit and
watch the passing parade of sailing and other craft.
Standout features include:
· River and ocean views from the large roof-top terrace (enjoy beautiful sunrise & sunsets)This apartment oozes sophisticated design, modern upgrades and is fully self-contained
· Air-conditioned living zone links to north facing balcony overlooking the tropical pool vista
· Main bedroom with balcony, air-conditioned, walk through wardrobe, “Jack &
Jill” bathroom
· Separate laundry; separate toilet
· Wi-fi, smart TV, wireless internet
· Secure complex of 15; electronic gated entry
· Heated pool and spa, fitness centre, full size tennis court, sauna, BBQ area
· On one level and at a quiet end location
· Secure undercover parking plus additional locked storage
· Resort offers tour advisory / booking service, hire services (eg, kayak, paddle boards)
· Short stroll to boutique dining in Quamby Place
· Enhance your lifestyle with visits to Hastings Street, Main Beach, Noosa National Park, Gympie Terrace “golden mile” attractions
· Hop on / off the Noosa Ferry to explore numerous highlights between Hastings Street and Noosa Marina at Tewantin.
Bask in the pleasure of this highly desirable quality apartment providing great lifestyle and investment opportunities: prepare to be impressed.
Premier apartments such as this sell quickly – ensure you contact Roger today for all information. ●
