Noosa Council has redrafted its Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Masterplan after widespread criticism of its initial draft plan.
In response to feedback the new draft retains the tennis court and car parking previously earmarked for removal and maintains the area’s character in place of an overly modern design, and it looks set to be released for public consultation.
The revised draft plan, prepared at a cost of about $200,000, following the initial plan priced at about $336,000, was discussed at a Special Meeting on Wednesday with councillors approving it be released for a final round of community consultation from 15 November to 15 December.
A report to council states the new draft plan has been significantly redrafted to respond to community feedback from the previous community consultation but is not the final document and may be amended subject to commu-
nity feedback received in the proposed round of consultation.
“It’s hoped the community will see we’ve listened and made the changes they’ve requested for this popular, two-kilometre public park,” Mayor Frank Wilkie said.
“We’ve retained virtually all the car parking, except for a few minor exceptions where it’s proposed to convert about 10 spaces along Gympie Terrace to motorbike and scooter parking to allow for wider, shadier, shared pedestrian paths to more safely accommodate all users,” he said.
“The boat ramp facility is largely untouched, and we acknowledge that the tennis court is a valued part of the foreshore and its heritage, so we’ve looked at options to keep it while potentially diversifying the sports that can be played there,” Cr Wilkie said.
The masterplan covers a two kilometre stretch of the Noosaville Foreshore parkland
reserve containing parks, sandy beaches, pedestrian and cycling pathways, parking lots, boat launching sites, public jetties, and amenities suitable for families such as barbecues, pavilions, and playgrounds.
The space, well used by residents and tourists, is valued for its natural environment and vibrant river culture and regarded as an important recreational space within Noosa Shire, according to the report.
Key features of the redrafted plan include retaining existing car parking bays, loading zones, and maintenance and delivery access, establishing two swimming areas, widening shared paths, enhancing the riverside promenade and upgraded bridge to improve accessibility, enhancing two ‘Cool Refuge Areas’ with large shade trees and cool breezes, upgrading and enhancing parkland facilities, proposing one new amenities block and retaining and enhancing exist-
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from sporting events on the Gold Coast and New Zealand but the Tingirana Noosa Special TriathlonisaspecialfavouritefortheBrisbanetriathlete who took part in his 12th event on Saturday and Grant was his buddy.
“There’s not a lot of sporting opportunities for people with a disability,” Grant said. “This is one of the best events. It’s the most inclusive. It combines a few disciplines so it’s good for his health. Dominic loves the high fives and cheers.”
Matthew Streeting also travelled from Brisbane for the special Tri, entering the event for his 19th year alongside his buddy and cousin Ivan Corry.AskedwhyhekeepscomingbackMatthew said: “I just do it because I like it”.
Louise Mathewson also “loves it”. Having enteredformorethan10years,hersisterandbuddy Jane Trotter said so keen was she they’d be “talking about next year tomorrow”.
It was the third Tingirana for Daisy Doherty. Noosa councillor Amelia Lorentson, who was her buddyontheday,saidastheyprogressedaround the course she could “feel how much joy Daisy gets out of it”.
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ing recreation, sports and play opportunities.
Challenges highlighted in the report include aging infrastructure, river flooding, tidal inundation, and storm tides with much of the existing infrastructure having reached the end of its service life and no longer meeting contemporary standards, having been upgraded in excess of 25 years ago.
Implementation costs of the plan are estimated at more than $10 million for critical asset renewal expenses, which encompass revetment walls, pathways, parking facilities, and playgrounds with council to investigate grants and other funding mechanisms to help cover the costs. The report states that while some community feedback was negative, others in the community appreciated the widening of footpaths to make them safer, the new proposed toilet block, refreshed playground equipmentandthenaturalapproachtoChaplinPark. Visit the Your Say Noosa webpage to provide input.
Dominic
a collection of medals at his home
High fives for Dominic as he heads to the finish line with Grant, his buddy in his 12th Tingirana Special Triathlon. (Rob Maccoll)
Aria winning songstress Meg Washington is coming to The J on 23 November to launch her new single The Hook, and Noosa Today has a double pass to give away.
It is the first release from the soundtrack of How to Make Gravy - the feature film which Meg co-wrote and co-produced with her partner Nick Waterman an adaptation of Paul Kelly’s classic Christmas song by the same name.
Meg will be performing The Hook and other songs from her across her impressive five-album catalogue, including Lazarus Drug; which was recently featured in the final moments of The Sign,
a special episode of smash-hit Bluey, in which Meg also voices Calypso the teacher Bluey is the number one most watched show in America, with 35 Billion minutes watched in 2024.
The film will be released later this year on Binge, and stars Hugo Weaving, Daniel Henshall and celebrated French actress Agathe Rousselle among a star-studded ensemble which also includes cameos from several Australian musicians.
In The Hook Meg has sampled French electronic producer Petit Biscuit’s breakout hit Sunset Lover, which has itself achieved an astonishing milestone of 15 times platinum certification
worldwide.
Meg has interpolated the elements of Sunset Lover with her unique and intelligent song writing style, crafting The Hook with producer Konstantin Kersting, best known for his work on Dance Monkey - the five billion streaming song from Tones and I.
Competition winner to be drawn 12 noon Friday 18 November. To enter visit noosatoday.com/ competitions
For more information visit thej.com.au/megwashington/
High Impact exhibition coming up
Noosa Regional Gallery is thrilled to announce its latest exhibitions featuring Noosa photographers Rob Maccoll and Andrew Maccoll, alongside textile installations by visual artist, Mieke van den Berg.
Dual Vision highlights the powerful documentary work of award-winning photojournalist Rob Maccoll and the dynamic fashion and celebrity photography of his son, Andrew. Both artists have received numerous accolades: Rob won the Walkley Award in 2000 for his work in East Timor and the United Nations Association Media Peace Award in 2004 for his coverage of the HIV/AIDS crisis in Papua New Guinea. Andrew’s achievements include three portraits in the Australian National Portrait Gallery and recognition from Capture Magazine and the Hasselblad Masters.
Rob’s photographs capture urgent and emotional narratives from war zones to natural disasters. He reflects, “My images capture not just moments, but the emotions that define our shared humanity.” In contrast, Andrew aims to reveal the essence of individuals, stating, “Through my lens, I create timeless images that reflect the subject’s spirit.”
One Thread Many Loops features Mieke van den Berg’s exploration of domestic life through a vast installation of red thread. Using crochet and stitching, Mieke examines the invisible labour within the home and draws parallels to the masculine art world.
“These exhibitions invite us to explore significant themes that resonate deeply within our
own experiences. Mieke’s installation challenges us to consider the labour in our domestic lives, while Dual Vision prompts reflection on global narratives and individual identity. We’re excited to offer our audiences the opportunity to engage with work of such high impact,” Noosa Regional Gallery director Michael Brennan said.
Join us for the official opening event at the
on Friday 8 November from 5.307.30pm. Free tickets are available via the Gallery website. Bookings essential.
Dual Vision and One Thread Many Loops will run from 9 Nov 2024 to 2 Feb 2025. Entry to the exhibition is free. Visit noosaregionalgallery.com.au
Gallery
Dili Fuel Dump, 2000. (Rob Maccoll) The Lady in Red, 2015. (Andrew Maccoll)
Aria winning songstress Meg Washington is coming to The J. (Supplied)
Bushfire hero recognised
By Margie Maccoll
Five years after Tewantin Senior Constable Stephen Fitzpatrick risked his life to save Cooroibah residents from a fast spreading, unpredictable and life-threatening bushfire his actions have been recognised with a Queensland Police Bravery Medal.
On 8 November 2019 the Tewantin officerin-charge headed to Cooroibah to investigate a report of a bushfire, initially affecting the Johns Road area.
He was met by a dynamic fire that was rapidly changing course and firefighters who told him “you’d better leave because we’re not hanging around”.
“I said, but you’ve got all these people in the houses,” Sen const Fitzpatrick told Noosa Today.
“They said we can’t do anything you’ve got to leave, so they left.”
Working alone Snr Const Fitzpatrick crisscrossed the road, going from house to house to evacuate people and pets, putting them into the police Landcruiser.
“The road was cut off with flames in two sections,” he said.
“We had about a 600-700m gap. All up there was about 15 houses. I went from one house where there might be no one then I’d go to another house and there were two pensioners watching ‘General Hospital’ oblivious to the fact their garden was on fire and thick smoke was everywhere. So we got their medication, got them in the car. I went to another place. The guy had headphones on. I had to kick his door in, drag him out, put him in the car. I picked up a couple of dogs that were in a house by themselves.
“At one stage in the car I had nine people in the Landcruiser and a dog. It’s got a lock up in the back. The dog was in there and a man as well. I had seven adults, two kids and a baby at one stage.
“My Landcruiser had four flat tyres. The heat forces the air from the tyres. I was driving on rims.
“Some people were oblivious to the fact there was a fire.
“People were saying you could probably put the fire out with a hose but everyone’s on tank water and you need a pump and there’s no power so there’s nothing you can do.
“Fire was on each side of the road. Driving into houses the fire was in the yard. As you’re driving out there’s fire everywhere and embers - you’ve never seen anything like it. I drove into one place, next minute the gas bottle in the shed blew up, then it came crashing down.
“I ended up driving through flames. The windscreen wipers were on fire. I had to get a fire extinguisher out.
“But we didn’t lose any people. That was the main thing.”
Using his knowledge of the area Snr const Fitzpatrick took the evacuees to a property on the southern side of Lake Cooroibah Road that backed on to the lake, enabling evacuation by boat if necessary.
As quickly as the fire had come it left with a wind change and firefighters were able to return, he said.
The Cooroibah fire caused significant property damage including the loss of several houses, sheds, boats and vehicles as well as bushland.
When bushfires impacted the Peregian area Snr const Fitzpatrick again rushed to help. Off duty at the time he travelled to the police station, With no vehicle available he jumped on a quad bike and drove down David Low Way, working with other police to evacuate everyone while ex-
tinguishing spot fires in backyards with garden hoses as they went. About 9000 people were evacuated overall during the bushfire events.
Eighteen months after the bushfires, after about 22 years in the police force, Stephen Fitzpatrick retired, a mandatory requirement for of-
ficers reaching the age of 60.
Last month Deputy Commissioner Mark Kelly presented the retired officer with a bravery medal “for his exceptional courage and determination to protect the Queensland community during unprecedented and hazardous circumstances”.
Stephen Fitzpatrick is presented with a Queensland Police Bravery Medal by Deputy Commissioner Mark Kelly. (Supplied)
Retired Senior Constable Stephen Fitzpatrick with his Queensland Police Bravery Medal. (Rob Maccoll)
Snr const Fitzpatrick drove through flames to rescue people from their houses. (Supplied)
Houses and sheds were lost in the Cooroibah fire. (Supplied)A car destroyed in the Cooroibah bushfire. (Supplied)
Pink wave sweeps Noosa
By Abbey Cannan
The Noosa Triathlon ASICS Breakfast Fun Run brought a sea of pink to Noosa Heads on Friday morning, 1 November, raising funds for the McGrath Foundation.
The McGrath Foundation raises funds to support people with breast cancer by providing specialist McGrath Breast Care Nurses where they are most needed across Australia.
McGrath Breast Care Nurses help individuals and their families affected by breast cancer by providing invaluable, psychological, and emotional support, from the time of diagnosis and throughout treatment.
McGrath Foundation co-founder and president Glenn McGrath was joined by hundreds of participants in the 5km course around Noosa Main Beach.
“My daughter and her school friends went hard for the first three, four, five hundred metres and that’s it, they were gone. So I just tried to get them to the end,” he said.
“The McGrath Foundation is something that I’m incredibly proud of. We’re in our 19th year and we currently have 233 nurses and they’ve supported over 143,000 families right across this country. The support has been amazing.
“We’ve put on a good day this morning. I’ll be doing the so called Legends Tri tomorrow... I’m doing one of the legs there, so I thought I’d really punish myself. I probably didn’t train as much as I should’ve. Life gets in the way all the time. I’ve been doing a bit of swimming, a bit of running and a little bit on the bike and trying to keep my energy up. My wife’s Italian so there’s always plenty of pastas. And just trying to recover. It’s important to keep active as you get older.”
McGrath Foundation co-founder and president Glenn McGrath with participants.
Team work makes the dream work.
High-fives all round.
Kids were joined by dinosaurs at the starting line.
There’s no better outfit than a football jersey and a tutu.
Sunshine and smiles.
A dive at the finish line for a dramatic end to the Fun Run.
A double mastectomy couldn’t stop this champion.
The Fun Run featured all ages and animals.
School students showed up in full-force.
McGrath Foundation co-founder and president Glenn McGrath.
Superkidz make a splash
When your grandmother has run the Noosa Triathlon 30 times like Bear Zuehlsdorff’s gran Jane Trotter has, it’s highly likely you’d want to try it out for yourself.
That’s what brought 13-year-old Bear with his mum Leith from Brisbane to Chaplin Park, Noosaville, on the weekend. After completing the 200m swim, 5km cycle and 900m run in the Noosa Superkidz Triathlon he decided it was “alright”.
Following in their parents footsteps was a common theme amongst the hundreds of kids who lined up at Chaplin Park to give it a go and have some fun.
Others came along because they thought it would be “fun” or to just “give it a try”.
Local boy Kade ticked the box on the triathlon as part of his aim “to participate in as many things as I can” and his friends Nate and Eamon entered because both want to be athletes when they’re older.
Whatever the reason, having fun dominated the event and everyone said they’d be back to do it again.
Chaplin Park was filled with excited youngsters and their families experiencing the action of triathlon without the pressure.
Children from seven years of age lined up with the younger group from 7-10 years completing a 100m swim, 3km cycle and 500m run.
With no times or placings recorded it was all about having fun and taking part and everyone was a winner, receiving a medal as they crossed the finish line.
All style in the swim.
Cruisin’ down the track.
Going at your own pace.
Lacey and Holly came to try the Tri.
Georgie, Tommy and Addison gave the Tri a go and will be back to try again.
Bear Zuehlsdorff, 13, with mum Leith, follows the example of his grandmother Jane Trotter who ran her 30th Noosa Tri.
Noosa Tri was a family event for Isobel and Eliza Gillespie in the Superkidz, parents Chris and Amanda in the main event and Jack who came to film the action.
The race is on.
No shoe, no worries for Lochlan Warhurst, 11.
(Rob Maccoll)
Charlie Muecke BMedSc (VisSc) MOpt Optometrist
Daisy with buddy Amelia Lorentson - loving the Tri. (Rob Maccoll)
Sisters Louise Mathewson with buddy Jane Trotter.
Cruising with your buddy.
Cousins Ivan Corry takes on the role of buddy for Matthew Streeting.
On the home stretch.
A determined effort.
All smiles for the swim leg of the Special Tri.
Tingirana Tri brings joy to participants and buddies alike.
By Abbey Cannan
Ashling Lorger, Isla Lorger and Bianca Dyda.
Mariah Jackson from Coastline BMW with Noosa Today journalist Abbey Cannan.
Fuzz Ali, best dressed winner Rachel Fairfax, and Ilai Jikoiono.
Sally Jackson, Cathy Smith, and Simone Lee.
Honouring veterans past
Twenty-five years after her involvement in a project to obtain an Honour Board for local veterans at Federal Memorial Hall, Tanya Easterby returned to the region where her journey to reconnect with defence force personnel led her to Pomona Cemetery. There she discovered the unmarked graves of veterans and now seeks to honour their service with commemorative war graves, a process that requires the approval of the deceased’s family members or burial right holders, as in the case of Private John Andersen as Tanya Easterby reports.
‘Lest we Forget’ the service and sacrifice of our late ANZAC, Private John Andersen who is one of several veterans interred in an unmarked grave at Pomona Cemetery this Remembrance Day.
This country defender who embarked from Australia in February 1915, served with the 2nd Light Horse Regiment at Gallipoli, before proceeding to France in September 1916, to be taken on strength with the 31st Battalion.
Private Andersen was wounded in action in the fields of France on three separate occasions, receiving gunshot wounds to the right foot, knee and left thigh.
This Light Horseman and infantry soldier served with courage and endurance, fulfilling the oath he had sworn on enlistment to serve the Sovereign Lord the King in the Australian Imperial Force for the term of his enlistment period. He was then drafted to be returned home via England in December 1918.
His battle in a foreign land may have been over but another was only to begin in his homeland after discharge with long term effects of servicerelated injuries to his legs and in later years suffering with heart disease and influenza.
Early this year an application was submitted to the Department of Veteran Affairs for Private Andersen to be assessed to determine if he would be eligible for official commemoration to mark his grave.
In August the late Private John Andersen, was found eligible for official commemoration by the Office of Australian War Graves in recognition of
his war service.
However, the Office of Australian War Graves requires evidence that permission has been sought and granted to mark this veteran’s grave prior to any work being undertaken. The relevant cemetery authority Noosa Regional Council must provide written permission to mark Private Andersen’s grave.
to seek permission to mark the grave of the late ANZAC Private John Andersen.
and Ada Rebeca Paix are deceased.
Noosa Shire Council lawyers have deemed that any unmarked grave, civilian or veteran will not be marked without the approval of the burial right holder or descendants, citing legal prosecution or that the veteran may not want to be recognised for their service.
I appeal to the citizens of Pomona to become genealogists to help with locating living relatives
In his later years John relocated to Pomona and was residing with his brother Arthur at Mountain Road under the shade of Mount Cooroora, ‘King of the Mountain’ until his passing on the 1 August 1969. His brother Arthur was the burial right holder and informant with no current contact on council file.
John was born in Mitchell, Queensland to parents Ole Hansen Andersen and Emma Agnes Masters. Emma’s parents were Aaron Masters and Eliza Tickle.
John’s siblings, Herbert James Andersen was Killed in Action in France, brother George Hansen Andersen and sisters Anna Isabella Hutson
Over 130 Defence Force personnel have been located within the Pomona Cemetery representing service in the Boer War, Great War, World War II, the British Commonwealth Occupation Force, bombing of Darwin, Korea and Vietnam with personnel from the English Army. Further graves are unmarked and have been approved for a commemorative war grave and many are being assessed further for commemoration.
Contact Tanya on 0438 850 109 to continue the mission to have our veterans in unmarked graves marked with a war grave commemoration to honour their service and sacrifice to his country, and to remember the human cost of war.
Commemorative vases on unmarked graves of WWII veterans. (Tanya Easterby)Private John Andersen unmarked grave at Pomona Cemetery.
Keep Noosa promises: MP
Independent Member for Noosa, and the only independent in Queensland Parliament for a third term, Sandy Bolton was straight back into her office Monday morning after the election, brimming with excitement for the four years ahead.
“With much to do including keeping our new Government to the election promises made to Noosa, as well those they omitted, taking time to celebrate being re-elected was not an option,” Sandy said.
Our MP has already prepared correspondence in advance of each new Minister being announced as part of updating them on various issues she has been advocating on for the Noosa Electorate, as well broader Queensland.
In addition, requesting surety and timelines on LNP election promises made to Noosa during the campaign.
“During the campaign announcements from the LNP, there were no ‘caveats’, only that, should they be elected to government, they would deliver, and I have sought from the new Premier that their promises are more than words. Good governance is about credibility and being true to your word, and I look forward to confirmation of this,” Ms Bolton said.
LNP commitments include those listed below but are not limited to:
• That our Noosa planning scheme will be adhered to in any State Facilitated Development application.
• $30 million for Beckmans Road and we have requested additional as this will not complete the remaining stages estimated at over $100 million.
• $2.5 million to Noosa Council for onshore boating infrastructure.
• A Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority, which we have requested community consultation on.
• A Safe Night Precinct for Hastings Street, and we have sought confirmation of an application for.
• $1 million for the pedestrian crossing at Factory Street, Pomona.
• $1 million to Noosa Council for the Gympie Terrace all abilities toilet block.
• $25,000 to Pirates Rugby League Club for solar panels.
• $10,000 to Noosa Touch Association to increase security systems and cameras.
• $15,000 to Noosa Little Athletics for much needed new equipment. ? $44,000 to Noosa Tennis Club to upgrade lighting.
• $100,000 to a Burgess Creek catchment management plan.
• $500,000 for a Cooroy intersections business case (outside the Noosa Electorate, as within Nicklin).
In addition, she has also requested further details including on the LNP’s commitment for a Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority (SCWA), given that this has not been raised as a recommendation from the two years that the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee oper-
ated, and has asked for assurances that appropriate investigations with key stakeholders and community consultation be undertaken before any implementations.
Ms Bolton added, “With the LNP committing to establish a Safe Night Precincts (SNPs) on Hastings St and Noosa Junction, we have asked for confirmation that an application has actually been submitted as from our inquiries it has not. As well that following our efforts for the review on police allocations modelling, which is underway, that as a result we will see an increase in police allocations to Noosa.”
In addition to what has been committed to from the incoming government, Sandy has included items they have not committed to that are important to Noosa, including the need for an Independent Environmental Protection Agency to address issues such as the inappropriate heavy haulage throughout our hinterland villages, upgrades for their sporting clubs, as well to the 60 recommendations from the Youth Justice Inquiry that they have remained silent on since April when they were released.
“This is deeply concerning given the focus on creating greater safety in our communities. As I have said before, election slogans will not address the multiple contributors to crime, and every single one of those recommendations must be actioned. With already half progressing, the new government must progress the others, and quickly, including to lower the threshold of the criteria for repeat offenders,” Ms Bolton said.
Sandy will keep the community updated on responses and asks that residents respond to her annual MP Community survey opening 1 December 2024 as there are a number of important issues for feedback to inform her ongoing advocacy. To ensure you are alerted when the survey opens, subscribe to the Noosa MP newsletter via SandyBolton.com/Newsletters.
Updates on many local matters Sandy is working on are available on Noosa 360 at SandyBolton.com/Noosa360.
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Who killed Lesley Larkin?
Forty years ago on 9 November, 1984, 31-year-old Lesley Patricia Larkin was seriously assaulted in her Kareela Court unit at Kareela Avenue, Noosa Heads and died from her injuries the next day. Her murder remains unsolved.
Lesley Larkin was found about 12.30am lying naked across a mattress in her bedroom by a neighbour who told police he was returning her dog after he was woken by it barking outside his bedroom, about 100m away.
She was suffering from severe head injuries and was unconscious. She was conveyed to the Nambour Hospital and subsequently to the Royal Brisbane Hospital, where she remained unconscious until she died on 10 November 1984.
She was last seen alive about 10pm when she was spoken to at her unit by the same neighbour who told police he went there to offer Ms Larkin a job at his Hastings Street restaurant.
He has always strongly denied having any involvement in Ms Larkin’s murder.
Ms Larkin had moved to Noosa from Sydney and was working in Hastings Street.
About five years ago new information was provided to police that Ms Larkin had experienced some distressing incidents in the weeks prior to her death.
At the time Sunshine Coast district Detective Inspector Dave Drinnen told Brisbane Times: “We believe Ms Larkin confided in the people closest to her about these incidents.”
Inspector Drinnen described the case as a “horrific, callous homicide”.
“Leslie Larkin was found located in her bedroom where she had been bludgeoned to death,”
he said.
Inspector Drinnen said Ms Larkin was vibrant and active, going to the gym, walking her brown and white boxer dog called Riff Raff and working
at a restaurant.
“She would often be seen out walking the streets with her dog,” he said.
“We knew she had been seeking employment in other restaurants at Noosa.
Associate Professor in criminology Xanthe Mallett told ABC it was really difficult to tell what the motive was and therefore who, in fact, may be responsible.
“When I first looked at it, all the normal things you look for were missing,” Dr Mallett said.
“Nothing was stolen, there was no sexual assault, there doesn’t appear to have been a break and enter … Lesley may even have been asleep at the time of the attack.
Dr Mallett said in her experience, when someone has committed such a violent act, they will have shared that information with someone.
“It’s incredibly rare to keep that totally to yourself,” she said.
“Loyalties change, so over time people may be fearful to come forward or prevented for some reason, but 40 years later if they know something then they could come forward and still help police.”
A reward has been offered of $250,000 for information leading to a apprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for her murder.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Disaster resilience taking schools by storm
You’re never too young to be disaster-prepared, and with this year’s storm and bushfire season now upon us, Council and local emergency services personnel are taking the Get Ready message to local schools.
The Get Ready Schools program is teaching Year 5 and 7 students across the shire how to prepare for, cope with, and recover from, extreme weather events.
With storm and bushfire season officially beginning on November 1, Noosa Council Disaster Resilience Officer Ian Williams said it’s all about ensuring the ‘Get Ready’ message hits home.
“Our team includes local representatives from Noosa police, Noosa SES, Rural Fire Service and Noosa Council. Together, we present key messages and tips in a presentation about how we can all be more resilient so the students can share this at home,” he said.
“Thousands of kids will be part of these visits in the weeks ahead, and for every school we visit, there will be local families better informed about preparing for natural disasters,” Mr Williams said.
“Every student attending our presentation receives a ‘Get Ready’ emergency information pack to take home. The pack includes our Noosa Emergency Action Guide and lots of other fantastic resources. At home, we ask that each household completes the household emergency plan provided and puts this with a household
emergency kit they prepare together - one that will last for 3-5 days if it’s time to evacuate.”
Noosa SES Local Controller, Warren Kuskopf, said he’s loved watching the Get Ready Schools develop and strengthen after a pilot project began with just two schools in 2022.
“The Get Ready Schools program is a great initiative developed by Ian, and it’s terrific when our local emergency services and Council can work together to deliver a program as special as this,” he said.
“The Minecraft theme of our presentation connects well with the students, and we all look forward to presenting at every school we visit. They also get to inspect our response vehicles to complete the experience,” Mr Kuskopf said.
“Last week we visited St Thomas More School and Pomona State School. We’ll be visiting many more in the coming weeks as the school year winds up, and we look forward to adding more school visits each year,” he added. Queensland experiences more natural disas-
ters than any other state in Australia and since 2019, Noosa has copped severe bushfires and damaging floods.
“By equipping our young people with knowledge and resources, we can empower them to prepare for and respond more effectively in emergencies,” Ian said.
For the latest updates, practical resources and what to do before, during and after a disaster strikes, visit Council’s Disaster Dashboard at disaster.noosa.qld.gov.au
Pomona State School Year 5 students at the Get Ready presentation. (Supplied)
Noosa Council’s Ian Williams and Noosa SES Local Controller, Warren Kuskopf with the Get Ready packs handed out to students.
Lesley Larkin was regularly seen around the area in her vehicle with her dog Riff Raff. (ABC)
Top Tewantin wins award
Tewantin Travel has been recognised with one of the Australian travel industry’s most respected awards.
They were one of just 10 Australian travel agencies presented with a Bronze Choice Award during a ceremony held this month in Sydney.
The event was attended by leaders of the Australian travel industry and members of Travellers Choice – an exclusive collection of leading independently-owned travel agencies.
Christian Hunter, managing director of Travellers Choice said Bronze Choice Award winning agencies demonstrated outstanding levels of travel expertise, customer service and business acumen.
“Tewantin Travel combines extensive handson travel knowledge and skills with a genuine understanding of its local community and the unique needs of its clients,” Hunter said.
Owner Cathy Hewett said the award was a team effort.
“Every member of our agency is committed to using their professional expertise and personal experience to find the best travel solutions for our customers,” Hewett said.
As a Bronze Choice Award winner, Tewantin Travel has won a spot on one of three exclusive journeys, including an enriching stay at the iconic Seven Spirit Bay wilderness lodge in Arnhem Land, a small group tour to the Adriatic gems of Slovenia and Croatia or a luxury river cruise into the heart of the Mekong Delta.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to ensure our company’s customers continue to benefit from the most up-to-date, first-hand knowledge of popular and emerging holiday destinations for Australian travellers,” Hewett said.
For more information on Tewantin Travel visit tewantintravel.com.
300 people from across the region.
Embracing opportunities
A highly engaged crowd gathered to learn all about AI, cyber-security and business leadership at the Sunshine Coast’s premium business expo.
The Thriving Through Change Business Expo, held at Maroochy RSL on 29 October, attracted almost 300 people from across the region.
Another 200 business owners, who registered their interest, were connected to online resources and information.
The event gathered entrepreneurs, small businesses of every type, government bodies, chambers of commerce leaders and industry groups, underscoring the expo’s growing reputation as a must-attend event for business people.
Hosted by Sunshine Coast Council, it featured masterclasses, an exhibition of more than 35 local support agencies and a keynote address by chief executive officer and founder
Sunshine
welcomed attendees and highlighted Council’s commitment to helping local businesses thrive through change.
“The large number of attendees demonstrated our business community’s eagerness to embrace opportunities, connect with each other and tackle challenges together,” Mayor Natoli said.
“The expo has become a cornerstone for connecting people, programs and resources to help support business resilience and growth.
“You could feel the enthusiasm of the businesses community and see networking and connections in action.”
Businesses can find additional programs, resources and tools to support their business and overcome challenges at Council’s Level Up platform.
of Circle Leadership Global, Dave Clare.
Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli
The Thriving Through Change Business Expo attracted almost
The Tewantin Travel team.
CSE path at local school
By principal Francis Klugman
Noosa Pengari Steiner School is one of only two schools in Queensland to offer a Certificate of Steiner Education (CSE) as our senior secondary qualification.
This qualification has been endorsed by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) as the equivalent of the QCE and is currently offered in over 25 schools around the world. At NPSS, this qualification allows us to continue with our nationally approved curriculum from Prep through to Class 12.
Consistent with our goal to provide a broad curriculum intended to develop well rounded individuals, the CSE allows us to continue to bring all curriculum areas to the students over Classes 11 and 12, whilst still allowing for students to select from a field of 12 specialist elective subject
areas to focus on.
Additionally, in Class 12 our students are given the opportunity to pursue any area of interest and explore that from a practical, theoretical, or artistic perspective. In their process they are guided by a school-based supervisor and an external mentor who specialises in their chosen field of endeavour.
At the end of this, the students then present their learning journey to the school community and this year we are excited to be extending an invitation to the broader sunshine coast region.
This wholistic programme mediates between a classical education and a targeted and selfdirected course, and takes our students on a journey focused on personal development and awareness; moral development and; community and environmental awareness – whilst meeting rigorous academic standards.
Give a Sheet for the Planet
To celebrate National Recycling Week, Sunshine Coast Council and Noosa Council have teamed up with BlockTexx to hold a community textile recycling event, ‘Give a Sheet for the Planet’.
Simply clean out your linen cupboards and drop-off approved items at Chancellor State College, Secondary Campus, Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs or The J Noosa, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads on 16 November.
BlockTexx S.O.F.T. (Separation Of Fibre Technology) works by separating everyday products such as sheets, pillowcases and towels back into their individual raw materials. The recovered resources can then be reused back into the textile industry or into other industries such as building, agricultural and manufacturing.
Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie said Noosa Council was proud to again join with Sunshine Coast Council and BlockTexx for the Give a Sheet textile collection initiative.
“We’re delighted to have seen this event go from strength to strength,” Cr Wilkie said.
“Last year Noosa and Sunshine Coast residents dropped off a whopping 2.8 tonnes of clothing and 1.5 tonnes of linen combined at the two drop-off locations.
“That’s a phenomenal amount of material
kept from needlessly ending up in landfill to instead be remanufactured by BlockTexx into valuable resources for new products,” Cr Wilkie said.
“Supporting Give a Sheet for the Planet is a small yet significant way we can all make a difference through waste reduction and recycling.”
Be a part of the solution
• When: Saturday 16 November, 8am to 2pm
• Where: two locations: Chancellor State College - Secondary Campus, Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs The J Noosa, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads
• What: Households can drop off their clean and sorted old, worn-out sheets, towels, pillowcases, quilt covers and linen that are no longer wanted or can no longer be used.
Accepted fibres are cotton, polyester and man-made cellulosic (bamboo, viscose, and rayon). For full details visit Sunshine Coast Events.
• Who: Anyone! Why not organise a collection from a school, workplace or street and bundle together to take to the drop off point. Or find out more about BlockTexx, our world leading textile resource recovery partner here! blocktexx.com and giveasheetfortheplanet.com
Give those old sheets a second chance at life. (Supplied)
Sienna Bishoff on stage during her presentation. (Supplied)
Clean, free tap water here
Unitywater and Noosa Council have partnered to install eight new water bottle refill stations across the region to help reduce single-use plastics and keep the community hydrated with free tap water.
The new stations have been installed at popular community locations including Noosa Bus Station, Peregian Beach Community House, Peregian Beach Shopping Square, Lions Park Noosaville, two spots in Cooroy – the library and the Hinterland Adventure Playground, as well as local beach access tracks.
Unitywater chief executive officer Anna Jackson said the refill stations supported the lifestyle of the Noosa region, with locals and tourists having access to clean drinking water for free.
“We know our customers enjoy an active lifestyle outdoors and these stations help them stay hydrated while keeping single-use plastic out of our waterways. According to Healthy Waterways, every year more than 7 million tonnes of rubbish ends up in the world’s oceans, 80 per cent of which is plastic,” Ms Jackson said.
“We all have a role to play to reduce this figure – and we can all start by carrying a reusable water bottle and filling up at one of nearly 60 stations across our service region, while saving $3 - $4 on bottled water. It’s a win for your savings and the environment.”
The new refill stations have a spout for filling water bottles, a bubbler to drink straight from the fountain and a dog bowl to keep furry friends quenched.
Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie said the new foun-
tains were much appreciated and would be well used.
“Everyone can help reduce single-use plastics with a reusable water bottle at these new water
fountains across the shire,” Cr Wilkie said.
“Simple changes like this can have a big impact on our health and environment in the long run.”
To find a free, public water fountain near you, visit the Unitywater website at unitywater.com/ community/water-on-tap-project/water-refillstations.
Businesses across the Noosa Shire are joining the quest for energy efficient solutions that can save money, reduce carbon emissions, and attract the environmentally aware tourist.
To learn more about how your business can be part of this success, come along to the Electrify Everything Workshop on Thursday 21 November at 10.30am.
The workshop, being co-hosted by Noosa Tourism and ZEN Inc. and held at the RACV Resort, will promote ideas on how electrifying everything is good for the bottom line.
A panel of industry leaders will talk about their experiences installing solar, batteries, EV chargers, and other energy and money saving hacks.
Ian Wright, the Principal Consultant with The Solar Revenue Co will be at the event to answer all your questions about which solar solution is right for your business.
In 2020, as Secretary of the Noosa Lakes Resort Body Corporate, Ian led the project to install a 550kW strata solar revenue system at the resort. The project was a finalist in the Noosa Biosphere Awards in 2022 and won national and interna-
chargers. (Supplied)
tional Strata Community Association awards in 2023. It raised over $300,000 in solar revenue in its first three years.
To share the knowledge gained and to encourage other Body Corporates Ian set up The Solar Revenue Company and has been advising Body Corporates throughout Queensland. With a contract from Zero Emissions Noosa Inc, Ian created an online manual outlining the steps for successful Solar for Strata solutions.
The event will also look at solutions beyond solar. For instance, Darren McClenaghan, the general manager of RACV Resort has led the way on sustainable resort management. Over many years, Darren has been instrumental in creating an award winning and environmentally sustainable resort that provides great experiences for guests and workers alike.??Over the past five years, RACV Noosa Resort has prevented tens of thousands of single-use plastic items from entering landfill by removing them from the resort and installing filtered?water stations. They have also reduced the resort’s power usage by up to 50 per cent with many initiatives around power savings, resulting in savings of up to $100,000 each year.
Darren believes it’s important we all play our part and protect the environment, but from a business perspective. “It just makes sense, and you can save a bucket load.”
Another speaker will be Mark Purcell from Zero Emissions Noosa. Mark is an electrical engineer, and a fervent proponent of sustainable energy and climate change mitigation. He’ll provide up-to-date information on how best to save money by integrating market-linked electricity
pricing, automating energy systems, and installing energy-efficient technologies to minimise business expenses.
Having effectively implemented sustainable energy measures in his own Noosa residence, Mark exemplifies the pragmatic advantages of adopting eco-friendly energy practices. As Chair of the Zen Inc. Energy Working Group, Mark leads on ZEN Inc’s. Rewiring Noosa project.
There will also be industry experts on hand to answer your questions on how to finance equipment upgrades, how to install EV charging stations appropriate to your business’ needs and budget, and how to work with owners on your body corporate. Lively discussions will be followed by a light lunch.
Go to visitnoosa.com.au/members/eventstraining to book your spot at this important event which is open to both members and guests of Tourism Noosa. Tickets are limited.
If you are interested in finding out more, visit ZEN Inc. website at zeroemissionsnoosa.com/ rewiring-noosa. For any queries, please contact us at info@zeroemissionsnoosa.com.
Darren McClenaghan demonstrates RACV EV
Clean, free tap water for people and pets at Peregian Beach and other refill stations. (Rob Maccoll)
Unitywater CEO Anna Jackson and Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie. (Supplied)
Support Local Local
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After raising her children and then travelling the world for 12 years Suzie decided to settle home in Noosa and start her own Real Estate business in early 2020.
Suzie is a Licensed Real Estate Agent focused on Residential house and apartment Sales. She also has a boutique rent roll for clients who enjoy premium personalised service.
Suzie purchased her home in Noosa 24 years ago and knows the area like the back of her hand. She is well know for going above and beyond, being very easy to talk to and very transparent. She works closely with her clients to achieve their real estate goals.
Give Suzie a call on 0420 874 813 www.srenoosa.com.au
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Our surf club
Reading on social media about the demolition and rebuilding of the Noosa Surf Club leaves me with a simple question to ask.
Noosa Information Centre is already in an awkward position but still visible from the roundabout. Will it be totally hidden behind a new glossy glass facade out of sight from visitors, next to the very unattractive entrance to an underground car park?
Matter of transparency: Is the Surf Club interested in using the Information Centre site in their redevelopment?
My thoughts on that are that the popularity of an Information Centre would make much more sense to be at the roundabout, bang in the middle where the Police Beat is now.
Much better location.
Heidi Schum, Noosaville
Why save any trees?
The felling of a tree should be carefully considered, whether it is to build a road or a house or because the leaves pollute the roof and block the drainage system.
Trees offer numerous benefits that should be considered:
• CO2 absorption and oxygen production: One tree absorbs about 22 kg of CO2 per year and produces enough oxygen for two people. This contributes significantly to improving air quality.
• Soil stabilization: With its deep roots, a tree stabilizes the soil and prevents erosion. The roots improve the soil structure and increase the water retention capacity of the soil.
• Climate regulation: Trees reflect and absorb some solar radiation, which helps to cool the environment. A single tree can have the cooling effect of ten air conditioners.
• Cloud formation and precipitation: Through evaporation, trees contribute to cloud formation and thus have a positive influence on the local microclimate and precipitation.
• Soil fertility: Leaves that fall to the ground decompose and serve as food for the soil. This promotes soil fertility and supports the growth of other plants.
• Nutrient cycling: Trees provide sugars to the mycelium in exchange for nutrients, which promotes soil life and supports ecosystem health.
• Air purification: Trees absorb dust and pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and sulphur dioxide, which significantly improves air quality.
• Habitat: Trees provide habitat and food for a variety of animals, including birds, insects and mammals, thus promoting biodiversity.
• Sound and visual protection: Trees can act as a natural sound and visual barrier, which is particularly beneficial in urban areas.
• Shade and protection: Trees provide shade and protection from UV radiation, which pleasantly cools the local microclimate. Additionally, it can be mentioned:
• Economic benefits: Urban trees can increase property values and reduce energy costs by providing natural cooling.
• Health benefits: Spending time near trees and green spaces reduces stress, improves mental health and promotes physical activity.
Conclusion: In addition to CO2 reduction, a tree provides freshness, water and oxygen. Trees are an indispensable technology that can save us.
(From: Halesworth Climate Action Conference Land & Food September 2024)
We need smart planning that values and integrates trees and vegetation into our urban areas to create a better, more liveable environment for all.
Additionally, the trees and vegetation at 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, in particular the pine trees, are stabilising the soil so preventing hazardous dust being formed from disturbing asbestos. Pat Spicer, Lake Macdonald
Hoping for a win
The one day of the year when all of Australians are united is to watch the Melbourne Cup which is approximately three minutes with parties and rejoicing before and after.
Before and after TV channels for at least the next two days 24/7 are taken up with the election for a President of the United States Of America. We can only hope the result is a win for not only Americans but also the rest of the World.
Ernest Wright, Tewantin
Clean up the court
I realise everyone has their opinion about the
LENSCAPE
While there was a lot of action on Sunday with the triathlon, you could hear a leaf drop as you wandered through
towards the
River where it was so peaceful, says Anton Giuffe who captured this image while on holiday from Melbourne. If you have a Lenscape please email it to newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au
proposed Noosa River Foreshore Plan but the consultation process has ended and Noosa Council has well and truly got the message.
It’s time to clean up the tennis court fence on Gympie Terrace. The ribbons have served their purpose and now just look like forgotten wind blown litter caught in the fence; a messy eyesore that detracts from the natural beauty we all appreciate along the river.
Perhaps the Noosaville Tennis Club supporters don’t realise how the visual impact of their protest may appear to the others who enjoy the river walkways and are tired of the signs and ribbons. The rest of the river foreshore is always tidy and clean.
Name supplied and withheld at request Noosaville
Budget Blues
I was intrigued to see during a cost-of-living crisis, Australians spending $450 million on celebrating Halloween.
Maybe it is worth it for people wanting to escape the daily reality of their battle with the bills.
But this battle is not new.
I was reminded of my own battles raising a family with my wife and four young children on a classroom teacher’s salary when I unearthed my 1992 weekly budget book.
I copied my parents and grandparents who had to watch their pennies through the Great Depression and WW2.
After the war, they faced a shortage of housing and the continuance of rationing plus a Populate or Perish immigration scheme attracting boatloads of migrants from war-torn Europe also struggling with inflation.
In the 1990s, I adapted to cost-of-living pressures by moving to the country to teach and we raised a family in vacant farm worker’s cottages.
Instead of paying rent, I painted the houses from tins supplied by the landlord.
I also took up history writing and sold my books door-to-door and farm-to-farm at night.
During a heavy snowfall, I even had to get a farmer out of bed to fetch his tractor to rescue my bogged vehicle.
In the Great Depression, movie-going rocketed as people sought to escape economic pressures far greater than today and with fewer safety nets.
Now, there are thriving businesses offering an alternative in virtual reality escape rooms and others supplying a booming Halloween market no matter the cost.
Garry Reynolds, Peregian Springs
Some thoughts on SFDs
One argument I’ve heard for the “State Facilitated Developments” is that local residents should “do their fair share” to support the huge population growth Queensland is experiencing. The implica-
tion is that if we disagree with it, we’re somehow being selfish or indulging in ‘NIMBYism’.
If the local residents and their councils were the ones responsible for this enormous population growth, I’d consider that a perfectly reasonable argument.
The reality, however, is that the state government has the power and the responsibility to manage growth so it’s sustainable - financially, environmentally, & socially. Over the past several decades, I have watched a succession of state governments (of all stripes) refuse to do that. They seem trapped in the 1950’s mentality that land & resources are infinite, all growth is ‘progress’, and growth must be encouraged and actively pursued, even if it completely outstrips the infrastructure needed to support it.
Despite that, some responsible local councils are trying to manage growth, but Queensland’s “State Facilitated Development” explicitly locks them out of the process. We are given absolutely no choice and no voice in these developments. The developments can completely trample local planning laws, wreck neighbourhoods, overrun councils’ forward-planned infrastructure provisions, and if we dare raise our voices against it, we’re being selfish.
Well, speaking of selfish, another aspect of “doing their fair share” that bears thinking on is, whose fair share? Are the obscenely wealthy developers, who will profit tens millions from these enforced developments doing their “fair share”, relative to their massive profit from them? Why not put these developments in their neighbourhoods? After all, they’re the ones who gain the most from them.
Finally, a note about the strategically shaming “NIMBY” label. When your house is the largest single asset you will ever have and your community a central part of your day-to-day life, it’s perfectly reasonable to have a major voice in what happens to them. Unlike the developer oligarchs and handsomely paid MPs, most of us can’t just sell up and move if an unwelcome development is inflicted on our neighbourhood. We’re stuck with it.
So let’s see these “State Facilitated Developments” put next door to the homes of the state MPs who voted for this undemocratic abomination and the wealthy developers who will make millions more in profits from them.
Let the individuals who are so keen for rampant unrestrained growth bear the burden of it for a change.
Howard Pierce Black Mountain
Prepare for shift
When I first came to Queensland over 40 years ago, the joke of the day was the sign at the border that purportedly said: You are now entering Queensland. Set your watches back 35 years. In those days, the apparent time warp was due to the refusal or inability of the Bjelke-Petersen govern-
ment to keep up with progressive reforms instigated by even conservative governments across the rest of Australia. Even the roads were noticeably worse when you crossed the border.
But back we go again. This time the shift to the ultra-conservative ideology of 50 years ago is neck breaking. With the newly elected LNP’s decision to abolish the recently established TruthTelling and Healing Inquiry and repeal the Path to Treaty Act, our state is in hyper regression, undoing decades of work meant to bring our communities together.
The new premier has taken government with a promise to reduce youth crime by jailing children as young as 10, contrary to all the professional advice, but he fails to see how involving the aboriginal citizenry in decision making is part of the solution. The myopia is shocking. It is almost as if the LNP is jumping for joy just to prove how incapable they are to lead a modern government.
The new premier came to office proclaiming he would quit if youth crime isn’t reduced during his term. Since youth crime in Queensland is almost the lowest in recent history and has been declining for the past two decades, it seems reasonable that the trend could favour him. However, the statistics show that incarcerated youth are more likely to reoffend and since that is the LNP plan, we might also expect an increase in number of youth offences.
I have fastened my seatbelt to prepare for the next radical shift in policy. Oh dear!
Steve Hall Cooroy
Congratulations, but...
Congrats to both Gentle and Mercer for winning the elite division of the Noosa Triathlon today. A huge ‘shout out’ to Ashleigh for making it 11 wins all up. Don’t think that record will ever be matched or beaten...an incredible accomplishment.
But does the normal ‘punter’ know how much these male and female winners get in prize money? To cross the finish line first, Ashleigh received $15,600 today. So did Mercer. 2nd place getters received $9,100.
IMO, on a world stage, which The Noosa Tri promotes itself as being the largest Triathalon in the Southern Hemisphere, that’s absolutely pathetic.
The income alone from registrations this year is close enough to $3,400,000 based on the fee per athlete at $425.00.
And we’re not even considering the income from advertising, let alone the millions spent in the hospitality sector of Noosa during the weekly event.
Can someone please explain to me why these amazing athletes are paid a pittance for their efforts while the organizers and hospitality industry rake in a motza off their blood, sweat and tears?
M. Griffin, Tewantin
Noosa Woods
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On The Soapbox
Hands off important inquiry
By Sharon Wright, Chair, Noosa First Nations Allies
As Chair of Noosa First Nations Allies, I am deeply disappointed at the Queensland government’s decision to scrap the independent Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry. As a Queenslander, I am dismayed that this action has been one of the first shows of ‘power’ of the new Queensland Premier, David Crisafulli.
The Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry was set up in July 2024, after years of negotiation, with a mandate to build awareness and understanding across the state and make recommendations to the Queensland Government. The Inquiry’s role is to uncover the truth of our past to “allow Queenslanders to heal and move forward together, with respect”, as called for by the people of Queensland.
Further, I am appalled that the Premier and his new Cabinet did not even have the courtesy to inform the Chair of the Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry, Joshua Creamer, personally of the decision to axe the Inquiry.
We feel for the hundreds of staff members who have been stood down due to this rash political decision and are deeply concerned about the mental health and wellbeing impacts this decision will have on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
I pay my deep respect to the Kabi Kabi and Gubbi Gubbi people who had intended to speak at the inquiry hearings that were scheduled to take place this month in Cherbourg. This would have been an opportunity to have their experiences heard, recorded and recognised. To build the courage to share their story and revisit past trauma only to be denied on the eve of the hearings is simply heart-breaking.
Many people who would have voted for the new government will be dismayed by this decision, which sets back the process of healing and
reconciliation.
It is prudent to point out that this is the very scenario the Voice to Parliament was aiming to address, whereby changes of government can dismantle decades of work with no justification, care or consultation with First Peoples.
The outcome of the federal referendum does not give the government a mandate to discriminate against First Nations people at will. This decision by the Queensland LNP government further erodes our international standing as a mature and respectful nation.
On behalf of Noosa First Nations Allies, I call on the new Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Fiona Simpson MP, to reverse the decision to shut down the inquiry.
As a non-Indigenous person who grew up in Rockhampton, near the Woorabinda Aboriginal Mission as it was called then, I had many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander friends as a child who I remain close with to this day. One of the most heartbreaking realities for Aboriginal and
On The Soapbox
Cooroy Area Residents Association president
Torres Strait Islander people is the loss of connection to their Country, their language and their culture.
As part of the Australian Government’s racist policies over the years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were ripped from their families and sent to missions to live with other tribes. This has led to traditional culture, language and connection to Country being totally wiped out in many cases, ultimately leaving Aboriginal people feeling completely lost and broken. My childhood friends among them. The result of these actions by successive governments has manifest in extremely poor social, educational, recidivism and health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The saddest of all is the disproportionately high suicide rates among young Indigenous people.
As a nation, we must do better for Australia’s First People. We should be looking up to our First Nations People, not looking down, but ahead to a brighter, shared future based on mutual respect.
Noosa First Nations Allies is committed to advocating for self-determination, equality and greater respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We believe this can only be achieved by people understanding our true history and engaging in meaningful dialogue with each other to begin the process of healing our dark past.
Noosa First Nations Allies is committed to truth-telling, listening for understanding and healing. We stand in solidarity with First Nations Peoples and their Allies. We hope you will join us. If you feel the decision to shut down the Inquiry was wrong, please contact the offices of the Premier, Fiona Simpson MP and your local MP Sandy Bolton, to show your support First Nations Peoples. Or please add your signature to the petition here: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/ petition-from-queensland-residents-in-supportof-the-path-to-treaty-act-2023
In solidarity,
Noosa healthcare: Vital to our economy and our people
We tend to think of tourism as our most important industry, but recent statistics posted on Noosa Council’s website show the changes in our important industries in recent years. Accommodation and Food Services has slipped to our seventh largest industry sector by percentage of our economy at 6.10 per cent, while Healthcare and Social Assistance has risen to our third most important industry at 7.82 per cent. Leading the table is Construction at 19.44 per cent followed by Rental, Hire and Real Estate Services at 7.96 per cent. Our population demographics are also evolving.
Percentage of older residents as per 2021
Census
• Older workers and pre-retirees aged 50-59: 15.2%
• Empty nesters and retirees aged 60-69:16.2%
• Seniors aged 70-84: 16.9%
• Elderly aged 85 or over: 2.9%
• Total: 51.2% of our population is over 50 as opposed to the state average of 38.8%
For our aging resident population, the healthcare industry is a very important sector and its value to the local economy has risen by $81 million in the past five years, second only to Construction, which has seen a $134 million rise. Interestingly, Accommodation and Food Services has seen a reduction of $51 million in value to the shire. Of course, tourism is still a major industry, but its subsidy of $2.5 million annually from council is based on its past performance. Following is a summary of services that meet the health-
care needs of both our residents and visitors to the shire.
Noosa Hospital
Central to our healthcare industry is Noosa Hospital, which opened 25 years ago. Twenty years ago, it added an Intensive Care Unit, which allowed it to provide a higher level of care to patients. With 92 beds and a 24/7 Emergency Department, it serves both public and private patients in need of urgent care for accidents and general health issues. An acute medical and surgical facility, the hospital provides a comprehensive range of inpatient and day services across a wide range of specialties, including Breast and Endocrine, Cardiology, Colorectal Surgery, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Urology and Vascular. Many of the region’s top specialists have consulting rooms at the hospital.
General medical practices
Many general practitioners (GPs) operate in the shire, providing standard medical care, diagnosis and treatment of ailments, preventive care, prescriptions, referrals, and general health advice. The coast has many medical clinics with multiple doctors, while the hinterland town of Cooroy has three such clinics, a rehabilitation facility, pathology collection services, and a medical imaging facility, along with many alternative health practitioners.
Allied health services
A variety of allied health professionals offer their services, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists, dietitians, and speech
therapists. Genesis Care, Icon Group, and Noosa Radiology all provide comprehensive medical imagery for local practitioners and their patients, and offer advanced diagnostic technology with specialist reporting.
Mental health services
Access to mental health practitioners, counsellors, and psychologists means professional support for various mental health concerns. This includes therapy sessions for individuals, couples’ counselling, family therapy and support for parents.
Community health services
Programs like health education, maternal and child health services, and family support are available through local health organizations, including Noosa Community Health Centre.
Rehabilitation services
Noosa Hospital offers rehabilitation with multidisciplinary patient-focused care to assist in recovery after illness or surgery. In Cooroy, Eden Private Hospital has six rehabilitation specialists covering such fields as orthopaedic, cardiac, neurological, oncology, trauma, pain management and Parkinsons.
Nursing and aged care services
Home nursing services and aged care facilities cater to the elderly and those needing ongoing advanced care. These include Ozcare, Arcare, BlueCare, and Calvary. NoosaCare operates both Carramar on the coast and Kabara in Cooroy.
Disability services
Approved NDIS providers include Envigor, Epic
for individuals of all ages and abilities.
Dental services
Many dental clinics provide general and specialized dental care, including general dentistry, orthodontics, cosmetic work, teeth whitening, veneers, restorative dentistry, dental Implants, crowns and bridges.
Alternative therapies
Complementary health services including acupuncture, chiropractic, and naturopathy are also available for those seeking alternative treatment options.
In my 25 years in the shire, I’ve been fortunate enough to have received cutting-edge treatment at Noosa Hospital and with many other health service providers for serious cardiovascular and oncology issues.
My experiences of the many facets of healthcare here, from first responders to advanced medical services, have always exceeded my expectations.
Each time, I have been impressed by both the range of high-quality services and the dedication and professional competence of those delivering these services.
Our high-quality healthcare services will become even more vital to the shire as our population ages further. We need to recognise this and council must do more to support and encourage the sector.
Assist, and Point Care. Sunshine Butterflies, with long local connections, provides a broad range of daily recreational, educational and life skills programs
First Nations senior adviser and Queensland Yes23 campaign coordinator Stephen Mam, Sharon Wright and First Nations Justice Campaign director Jason Field.
Noosa First Nations Allies. (Supplied)
The Guide
SHETLAND
ABC TV, Friday, 8.30pm
Without Douglas Henshall and his signature black peacoat, Shetland viewers may question if they’ve accidentally tuned into the wrong show – after all, weary detective Jimmy Pérez has been the soul of this crime drama for seven seasons. For this eighth outing, AgathaRaisinstar Ashley Jensen takes the lead as Met detective Ruth Calder. She’s a former Shetland resident who escaped at her first opportunity only to find herself back in the isles on the trail of murder witness Ellen (Maisie Norma Seaton, pictured). Tosh (Alison O’Donnell) puts her own investigation into a series of sheep slayings on hold to help Calder track her down, but their partnership is far from smooth sailing.
Friday, November 8 ABC TV (2)
GRANTCHESTER
ABC TV, Saturday, 7.30pm
After such a short stay in Grantchester, is the dashing and kind-hearted Alphy (Rishi Nair, pictured) really already leaving? As far as the bishop is concerned, it’s a done deal. The parish is to be merged with the nearby Newnham, but that’s not nearly as catchy a title for a TV mystery, so we shall wait and see. In the meantime, a body has turned up on the streets of Cambridge. They say dead men tell no tales, but late recluse Fred has left a few clues behind. It’s not long before Larry (Bradley Hall) and Geordie (Robson Green) find connections to the odious Sam White (Elliot Warren), his so-called church the Way Finders and a shocking revelation. Will what they uncover be enough to keep Alphy in Grantchester?
Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Walking Wartime England. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Dangerous Defence. (2021, Mav, R) 2.00 Motorbike Cops. (PGl, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
Secrets
NITV
Nula.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Tammy Huynh mounts orchids on a log.
8.30 Shetland. (Return, Mlv) DI Calder returns to Shetland on the trail of a vulnerable witness to a gangland murder.
9.30 Fisk. (PG, R) Grandma quits the reception desk.
10.00 Question Everything. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson and Jan Fran.
10.35 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
11.05 ABC Late News.
11.20 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R)
12.05 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.55 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
(PG, R)
Palaces. (PGal, R)
Plat Du Tour. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome. (PGalv)
8.30 Castle Secrets: The Missing Pearl Treasure, Spirit Of Revenge, A Secret Strength. A manor is stripped of its former glory.
9.25 Kennedy: The World At War (1940-1946) (PG)
10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 The Lesson. (Mal) 12.20 The Wall: The Chateau Murder. (Malv, R) 2.50 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 3.40 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PG, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Dr Harry Cooper looks at Clydesdales.
8.30 Growing Home With Jamie Durie: The Countdown Begins. (PG) Follows Jamie Durie and his young family as they build their eco-friendly dream home.
9.30 King Con: Life And Crimes Of Hamish McLaren. (Mal, R) Tales a look at how con man Hamish McLaren swindled $60 million from friends, family and lovers.
11.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl, R)
1.10 Taken. (Mav, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
7TWO (72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 4.55pm Bluey. 5.00 Peppa Pig. 5.15 Supertato. 5.20 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 5.35 Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)
Movies. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Left Off The Map. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes And Gardens. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Sydney Weekender. 3.00 DVine Living. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 I Escaped To The Country. 11.30 Escape To The Country. 12.30am Frankie Drake. 2.30 Late Programs.
FIVE BEDROOMS
10, Monday, 9.40pm
Seven, Sunday, 7pm
An annual sell-out spectacular that rivals the scale of an Olympic Games opening ceremony takes over Edinburgh each August: pipers, drummers, dancers and marching bands from all over the world converge on the Scottish capital to showcase their traditions and military precision (and several square kilometres of tartan). This year, Edinburgh Castle’s Esplanade welcomes the US Navy Ceremonial Guard Drill Team, is illuminated by the eye-catching Swiss Majesticks and gets brought to life by Teamwork Arts’ Indian bhangra dancers. Where else will you see bagpipes alongside electric guitar, banjo and harps? The Tattoo is an international celebration of culture and creativity like no other.
FiveBedroomsis one of those rare homegrown hits that deftly massage the funny bone while striking a (heart-wrenching) nerve with relatable scenarios, refreshing characters and sharp scripts: think TheSecretLifeofUs Offspring and ColinFromAccounts. If you’re yet to discover this hidden gem about a bunch of grown-ups navigating life in their gorgeous shared Melbourne home, the good news is there’s three seasons to catch up on before this fourth and likely final instalment. Tonight’s episode, “Two Battlers”, finds Liz (Kat Stewart, pictured) stepping up as carer after Manju (Kumud Merani) undergoes surgery. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t go to plan.
7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III: Freshwater. (PGa, R) Narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
8.40 MOVIE: Angel Has Fallen. (2019, MA15+lv, R) A secret service agent is wrongfully accused of an assassination attempt on the US president. Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, Danny Huston.
11.00 Inside Beverly Hills. (Premiere, Ml)
11.50 The First 48. (Ma, R)
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
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Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless.
7.30 Sort Your Life Out. (PGa) Hosted by Stacey Solomon.
8.45 To Be Advised.
9.45 Shark Tank. (R) The panel is pitched a number of inventions, including a camera that takes 27 photos and an edible serviette. 10.45 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.10 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.
PICK
Saturday, November 9
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 Miniseries: The War Of The Worlds. (Final, Mv, R) 1.25 Grantchester. (PGv, R) 2.15 Question Everything. (R) 2.45 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 3.20 Classic 100 Concert 2024. (PG, R) 4.55 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Final, PG, R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.55 Australian Story. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Growing A Greener World. (R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (R) 11.00 Ageless Gardens. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Figure Skating. Grand Prix 3. Highlights. 4.30 Plat Du Tour. 4.40 Ancient Egypt By Train. (R) 5.35 Eyewitness WWII: Invasion Italy.
6.30 Back Roads: Port MacDonnell, South Australia. (PG, R) Tom Forrest explores Port MacDonnell.
7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at the top stories of the day, including coverage of developing stories and events.
7.30 Grantchester. (Final, Mv) When a reclusive man is found dead on the streets of Cambridge, Geordie investigates.
8.20 Vera. (Mav, R) Part 3 of 4. Vera delves into the tangled past of an extreme sports fanatic after he plunges to his death from a cliff. Turning to the victim’s old gang for answers, they discover he had a history of stalking his ex-girlfriend.
9.50 Plum. (Ml, R) After a shift at the poetry club, Plum takes his family to Melbourne for a meeting about Gavin’s future.
10.40 Countdown To War. (R) Part 3 of 3. 11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Inside Windsor Castle. Looks at the late queen’s life in Windsor Castle.
8.25 The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres: Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway. (R) Part 3 of 4. Pam Ayres heads to North Gloucestershire and the village of Toddington. 9.15 Treasures Of India With Bettany Hughes: The North. (PG, R) Part 1 of 2. Professor Bettany Hughes travels from north to south exploring India’s treasures.
10.10 So Long, Marianne. (Mals) Leonard becomes restless in Oslo.
11.05 Paris Paris. (Ml, R) Philippe is afraid to confess the truth to Jenny.
12.05 Hope. (Ml, R)
2.15 Significant Other. (Mds, R)
3.40 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R)
4.30 Peer To Peer. (R)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) Highlights from the past week. 11.00 Horse Racing. Five Diamonds Ladies Day and Keith Noud Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Creek To Coast. A look at the latest in outdoor activities.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG) The team walks the largest landlocked dunes in the Southern Hemisphere.
7.30 MOVIE: Independence Day: Resurgence. (2016, Mv, R) Two decades after they first invaded Earth, an alien race mounts another attack on the planet. Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman.
9.55 MOVIE: I, Robot. (2004, Mv, R) In the year 2035, a technophobic detective investigates a murder in which the prime suspect is a robot. Will Smith, Alan Tudyk, Bridget Moynahan.
12.10 MOVIE: Trapped Daughter. (2021, MA15+av) A woman and her former friend are kidnapped. Shellie Sterling, Nayirah Teshali.
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PGn, R)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 11.00 Horse Racing. Melbourne Cup Carnival. Stakes Day. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) The team enjoys a farm stay in western NSW. 6am Morning Programs. 9.50
6.00 9News Saturday.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Sully. (2016, Mal, R) After a pilot makes an emergency landing onto the Hudson River, his actions come under investigation. Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart.
9.30 MOVIE: Plane. (2023, MA15+alv)
A pilot is caught in a war zone after he is forced to land his aircraft during a terrible storm. Gerard Butler, Mike Colter, Tony Goldwyn.
11.40 MOVIE: Judas And The Black Messiah. (2021, MA15+lv, R)
A criminal infiltrates the Black Panther Party. Daniel Kaluuya.
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 MOVIE: The Lion King. (1994, G, R) After being tricked into thinking he killed his father, a young lion cub leaves his pride for a life in exile. Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) From major news stories to entertainment and viral videos, presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. (M, R) A fastacting neighbour responds to panicked calls for help. Paramedics work with police to manage the delusions of a patient who insists he does not need to be medically examined because he is already dead. 10.45 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) Ambulance crews attend to a 19-year-old homeless female with leg pain. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon Scrubs. 2.10 Blind Love. 3.15 Jungletown. 4.05 WorldWatch. 6.05 The Future With Hannah Fry. 6.35 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Great Australian Concerts: Tina Arena. 9.35 Great Australian Concerts: The Angels. 10.40 Fighter Pilot: The Real Top Gun. 11.35 Hudson & Rex. 1.15am The X-Files. 3.05 Late Programs. 6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 I Escaped To The Country.
6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Life Off Road. Noon The 4WD Adventure Show. 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Motor Racing. Shannons SpeedSeries. Round 7. 3.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 4.00 Desert Collectors. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Finals. 8.15 MOVIE: Robin Hood. (2018, M) 10.30 MOVIE: Baby Driver. (2017, MA15+) 12.50am Late Programs. 6am The Movie Show. 6.25 The Caine Mutiny. (1954, PG) 8.40 A King In New York. (1957, PG) 10.35 Operation Napoleon. (2023, M) 12.45pm The Guns Of Navarone. (1961, PG) 3.35 Little Women. (1994, PG) 5.50 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 8.30 Shanghai. (2010, MA15+) 10.30 The Book Of Delights. (2020, MA15+, Portuguese) 12.25am Saving Private Ryan. (1998, MA15+) 3.30 Late Programs.
6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Ice Hockey. NHL. Regular Season. Toronto Maple Leafs v Detroit Red Wings. 1.30pm Children’s Programs. 2.30 MOVIE: Pokémon: Zoroark – Master Of Illusions. (2010) 4.25 FIA World Endurance C’ship. 8 Hours of Bahrain. H’lights. 5.30 MOVIE: Sonic The Hedgehog. (2020, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone. (2001, PG) 10.45 Late Programs.
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Kitchen. (R) 3.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Ageless Gardens. 12.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike Championship. Round 7. 3.00 APAC Weekly. 3.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 3.55 Plat Du Tour. 4.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World Championship. Round 12. Highlights. 5.00 Plat Du Tour. 5.05 Wonders Of Scotland. (R) 5.35 Eyewitness WWII: Invasion Italy.
6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)
8.00 Fisk. (PG) Helen and Roz are forced to relocate.
8.30 Plum. (Madl) Gavin returns home from Bali.
9.25 I Was Actually There: The Beatles’ World Record Adelaide Visit. (PG, R) The Beatles’ 1964 visit to Adelaide.
7.30 Pompeii’s Secret Underworld: A City Of Extremes. (Mansv) Part 1 of 2.
9.25 What Killed The Roman Empire? (PGan, R) Experts explore the collapse of the Roman Empire and the role played by climate change and three pandemics.
11.05 Pearl Harbor. (MA15+av, R) Takes a look at the attack on Pearl Harbor.
12.55 Royal Autopsy: King Charles II. (Manw, R)
2.45 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R)
3.35 How To Get Fit Fast. (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.
6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 The Movie Show. 12.05pm In My Own World. 1.00 States Of Undress. 1.55 Jeopardy! 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 4.55 Scandinavian Star. 6.05 Big Zuu’s 12 Dishes In 12 Hours. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. (Return) 8.30 Disaster Autopsy. 9.25 Tokyo Vice. 11.35 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 21. Hobart Hurricanes v Perth Scorchers. From the SCG. 12.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 22. Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Weekender.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (PG) From Edinburgh Castle, Scotland.
9.00 The British Airways Killer. (Mav) Part 1 of 2. A major missing persons investigation is launched when a mother of two goes missing.
11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Snowtown –Bodies In The Barrels. (MA15+adv, R)
A look at the Snowtown murders.
12.15 The Starter Wife. (Mas, R)
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Morning Programs. 1pm Motor Racing. Shannons SpeedSeries. 3.00 The Surgery Ship. 4.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 4.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 6.45 Escape To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Miniseries: Manhunt: The Night Stalker. 10.30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys. 11.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Weekend Today. 9.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 10.00 Drive TV. 10.30 Rugby League. Pacific C’ships. Women’s Bowl. Final. 12.45 Rugby League. Pacific C’ships. Women’s Cup. Final. From CommBank Stadium, Sydney. 2.50 Rugby League. Pacific Championships. Men’s
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 The Block. (Final, PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft. 9.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
10.00 9News Late.
10.30 See No Evil: The Man In The Cowboy Hat. (Mav) Documents the murder of Debra Novacluse.
11.30 The First 48: Late Night Ambush/Fire And Fury. (Ma)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Destination WA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.00 Dessert Masters. (PGl) The contestants enter the kitchen and are met by an incredible performance by Cirque du Soleil. 8.10 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml) Graham Norton is joined on the couch by Bruce Springsteen, Amy Adams, Vanessa Williams, Bill Bailey and St. Vincent. 9.20 FBI. (Mv) The team fears a city-wide gang war is imminent after a series of bombings targets Queens. 10.20 FBI: International. (Ma) An American teenager goes missing in Portugal. 11.10 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
7TWO (72) 6.05am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants. (2005, PG) 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Speechless. 10.30 Doctor Who. 11.15 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.30 Basketball. WNBL. Bendigo Spirit v Geelong United. 1.30pm Children’s Programs. 2.30 MOVIE: Problem Child. (1990, PG) 4.00 MOVIE: Middle School: The Worst Years Of My Life. (2016, PG) 5.50 MOVIE: Sherlock Gnomes. (2018) 7.30 MOVIE: Green Lantern. (2011, M) 9.50 MOVIE: Streets Of Colour. (2023, MA15+) Midnight Gotham. 1.00 Love After Lockup. 2.30 Late Programs.
Friday, 8 November, 2024
6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Avengers. 11.00 Cross Court. 11.30 Getaway. Noon My Favorite Martian. 12.30 MOVIE: Duel In The Jungle. (1954, PG) 2.30 MOVIE: 633 Squadron. (1964, PG) 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.00 Rugby League. Pacific Championships. Men’s Bowl. Final. 7.15 Pacific Championship: Men’s Bowl – Final PostMatch. 7.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Outbreak. (1995, M) 11.00 Late Programs.
Monday, November 11
ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.40 Remembrance Day Memorial Service. 11.30 ABC News Mornings. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. (Mav, R)
2.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (PG, R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales. 8.30 The Space Shuttle That Fell To Earth. (Premiere, PG) Documents the Columbiadisaster.
9.30 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Paul Barry.
9.45 Q+A. Presented by Patricia Karvelas. 10.50 ABC Late News.
11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 Planet America: Election Night Special. (R) 12.20 Louis Theroux Interviews... (Final, Ml, R) 1.05 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 1.50 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 The Grid: Powering The Future – A Catalyst Special. (R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6am Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News Weekend. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.05 Such Was Life. (R) 2.20 Dylan Alcott: Sir Peter Cosgrove. (PG, R) 2.55 Fallen: A Tragic Story Of The Unnamed. (R)
3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Walking Wartime England. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Into South America With Nick Knowles. (PGaw) Nick Knowles visits Chile.
8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Game show, featuring contestants tackling a words and numbers quiz. Hosted by Jimmy Carr.
9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M) Music-based pop culture quiz show, featuring panellists Roisin Conaty, James Bay and Arrdee. 10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 A Criminal Affair. (Mal) 12.55 Pray For Blood. (Mal, R) 2.45 Paddington Station 24/7. (R) 3.35 Food Markets: In The Belly Of The City. (PGaw, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Seven Morning News.
MOVIE: Taken Again. (2023, Mav) 2.00 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Eden feels torn.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.10 Twisted Twins? (Malsv) Part 2 of 2. Explores what happens when the bond between identical twins goes from close comradeship to curse.
10.10 S.W.A.T. (Madv) A prison guard’s family is taken hostage.
11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGals) 12.10 Miniseries: Deadline Gallipoli. (MA15+av)
8.30 Murder Down Under: Bodies In The Barrels. (Premiere)
9.30 A Killer Makes A Call: Reeves. (Premiere, Malv) Truck driver Collin Reeves calls the police and confesses he has stabbed both of his neighbours to death.
10.30 9News Late.
11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv) Maggie and Zola assist a road trip patient.
11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 A Current Affair. (R)
5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Dessert Masters. (PGl) Hosted by Melissa Leong and Amaury Guichon. 8.40 Matlock. (PGa) Matty settles into her new role at Jacobson Moore. Olympia takes on a lawsuit involving a developmentally delayed teenager. 9.40 Five Bedrooms. (Mal) A half-baked plan to become Manju’s carer postsurgery proves to be Liz’s undoing. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 MTV EMAs. (R) Hosted by Rita Ora. 1.05 The Project. (R) 2.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch.
9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.05 The Movie Show. 12.05pm WorldWatch. 12.35 Hypothetical. 1.30 The Real Stories Of Basketball. 2.25 Nuts And Bolts. 2.55 Munchies Guide To Washington. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.55 The Fast History Of Toys. 6.20 Lost Gold Of World War II. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Theatres Of War. 10.05 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 Spartakus And The Sun
Morning Programs. 9.00
Map. 9.30 NBC
Homes. 1pm Your Money & Your
And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 8.55 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.25 Poh’s Kitchen. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.50 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Gossip Girl. 2.00 La Brea. 3.00 The Golden Girls. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.50 MOVIE: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. (1999, M) 11.50 Seinfeld. 12.50am Love Island UK. 1.50 The Nanny. 2.50 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Duck Dynasty. 12.30pm Border Security. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Boating. Circuit Boats Drivers Championship. Round 4. Windsor Spectacular. 3.30 Storage Wars: New York. 4.30 Talking W. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 8.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. 9.30 Bamazon. 10.30 Jade Fever. 11.00 Late Programs.
10.30
1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt.
6am The Lake House. (2006, PG) 7.50 Little Women. (1994, PG) 10.00 The Man Who Invented Christmas. (2017, PG) Noon Ali And Ava. (2021, M) 1.50 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 4.30 Viceroy’s House. (2017, PG) 6.30 Breaker Morant. (1980, PG) 8.30 The Lighthorsemen. (1987, M) 10.40 Beneath Hill 60. (2010, M) 12.55am Salvation Boulevard. (2011, M) 2.45 Late Programs. 7MATE (74)
CELEBRATING THE BAND THAT INSPIRED THE WEST COAST REVIVAL OF TRADITIONAL JAZZ AND FAMOUS AUSTRALIAN JAZZ BANDS, SUCH AS GRAEME BELL’S AUSTRALIAN JAZZMEN, TOM BAKERS’ SAN FRANCISCO BAND AND STEVE WADELL’S CREOLE BELLS. www.noosajazzclub.com/program-tickets/
Tuesday, November 12
(PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 10.50 Our Coast. (PG, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.05 48 Hours To Victory. (PG, R) 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Walking Wartime England. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Eastbourne To Rye. (PG)
8.30 The Zelensky Story. (PG) A look at at Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 9.30 Greatest Train Journeys From Above: Canada’s Wilderness Railroad. (R) Follows the Winnipeg to Churchill train.
The Space Shuttle That Fell To Earth. (PG, R) 12.15 Q+A. (R) 1.15 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.30 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 2.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Doctor At The Door. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30
7.30. (R)
10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+asv) 1.05 Son Of. (Madlv, R) 2.50 Paddington Station 24/7. (PG, R) 3.40 The Autistic Gardener. (R) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (PG, 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 To Be Advised. 1.40 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.10 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Cash taps into Tim’s past.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) The MPU is on the case when a young hockey player goes missing during a fight with an opponent on the ice.
11.00 The Latest: Seven News.
11.30 Air Crash Investigations: Atlantic Ditching. (PG, R)
7.30 Travel Guides. (PG, R) Ordinary Aussies take on the job of travel critics.
8.30 The Grand Tour. (Ml, R) Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May embark on a motoring adventure.
10.00 9News Late.
10.30 Resto My Ride Australia. (PGa, R) Hosted by Declan McKearney. 11.30 Transplant. (MA15+m) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Our State On A Plate. (PG) 1.35 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
A Current Affair. (R)
Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGals) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 Law & Order: SVU. Benson helps a TV reporter take back control. Velasco goes undercover as a potential rich target. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 The Project. (R)
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6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Maddy The Model. 1.40 Motherboard. 2.05 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 3.00 The Pizza Show. 3.25 Kickin’ Back. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.55 The Fast History Of Toys. 6.20 Lost Gold Of World War II. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. (Return) 10.05 The Dyatlov Pass Incident. 10.50 Bloodlands. 11.55 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Left Off The Map. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.30 Inspector George Gently. 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Good Karma Hospital. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Fallen Idol. (1948) 5.30
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Wednesday, November 13
ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (5, 1) NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 The Space Shuttle That Fell To Earth. (PG, R) 10.55 Q+A. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGad, R) 10.50 Our Coast. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 48 Hours To Victory. (PG, R) 2.55 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 The Supervet. (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
6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
8.30 Question Everything. Presented by Wil Anderson and Jan Fran.
9.05 Fisk. (PG, R) Helen and Roz are forced to relocate.
9.35 Planet America. A look at the US politics.
10.05 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
10.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 11.15 ABC Late News.
11.30 The Business. (R) 11.50 Mother And Son. (Mdl, R) 12.50 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 1.35 Killing Eve. (Mav, R) 2.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Doctor At The Door. (R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Doctor Who. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Michael Mosley: Wonders Of The Human Body. (Premiere, PGa) Presented by the late Michael Mosley.
8.30 The Jury: Death On The Staircase: The Relationship. (M) By day three of the trial, the jury is engrossed in the case as they listen to a neighbour speak.
9.35 The Old Man. (MA15+v) Forced to flee, Chase finally tells Zoe the truth about his past.
10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Desperate Measures. (Malv) 12.40 Miniseries: Holding. (Mal, R)
2.30 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 3.15
The Autistic Gardener. (R) 4.10 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Lyrik becomes public enemy number one.
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 The Big Trip. (PG) Comedian Dave Thornton leads four celebrity teams on a journey across the Outback.
9.45 First Dates UK. (Mls) Follows singles as they embark on first dates, being filmed during their outing and interviewed afterwards.
10.50 The Latest: Seven News. 11.20 Unbelievable Moments
Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) Footage of headline-grabbing moments.
7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Lion Toothache. (Return, PGm)
A lioness has a fractured tooth.
8.30 Listing Melbourne. Andrew invites the team to a winery, where tensions rise as he prepares to settle some unfinished business.
10.40 9News Late.
11.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav) Reyes returns to the squad.
12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.00 Hello SA. (PG)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 A Current Affair. (R)
5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Shark Tank. (PGa) The panel is pitched a number of innovations and inventions, including a non-alcoholic beer. 8.40 NCIS. (Mv) The NCIS team is called in to investigate when a lieutenant returns home on the eve of Halloween to find a surprise party being thrown for someone else at his place. 9.40 NCIS: Origins. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch.
10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 VICE Investigates. 1.35 Queer Sports. 2.30 Insomnia And Me. 3.35 The Weekly Football Wrap. 4.05 WorldWatch. 6.00 The Fast History Of Toys. 6.20 Lost Gold Of World War II. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Full Metal Jacket. (1987,
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 The Magic Canoe. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 4.05 Cities Of
7.30 Philly
9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30
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ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Gossip Girl. 2.00 The Golden Girls. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.50 MOVIE: Overboard. (2018, PG) 12.05am Seinfeld. 1.05 Love Island UK. 2.00 The Nanny. 3.00 Bakugan. 3.30 Beyblade X. 4.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 Storage Wars. 10.30 American Resto. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Pawn Stars. 1.00 Outback Truckers. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Storage Wars: New York. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 Late Programs.
Breaking The Law. 8.35 MOVIE: Training Day. (2001, MA15+) 10.45 Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am The Ipcress File. (1965, PG) 8.00 Viceroy’s House. (2017, PG) 10.00 Beneath Hill 60. (2010, M) 12.15pm Black Box. (2021, M, French) 2.40 Breaker Morant. (1980, PG) 4.40 When Mum Is Away… With The Family. (2020, PG, Italian) 6.35 Spitfire. (2018, PG) 8.30 Tigerland. (2000, MA15+) 10.30 Police. (2020, M, French) 12.20am Redemption Of A Rogue. (2020, MA15+) 2.10 Late Programs.
Thursday, November 14
(R) 2.05 48 Hours To Victory. (PGa, R) 3.00 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.10 Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Supervet. (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: Hidden Family Secrets. (2021, Mav) Alex Paxton-Beesley, Madelyn Keys, Sonja Smits. 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PGd, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
by Sarah Ferguson.
Grand Designs Australia: Sutton Farm. Hosted by Anthony Burke.
Long Lost Family. (PG) Hosted by Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell.
Fake Or Fortune? The Lost Gainsborough. (R) Part 1 of 4.
ABC Late News. 11.00 The Business. (R)
Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 12.05 Killing Eve. (Final, Mv, R) 12.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Magic And The Brain
– The Science Of Illusion: A Catalyst Special. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30
7.30. (R)
6.00
7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG) Bianca Hunt gets behind the lens.
8.30 Japan: World’s Most Punctual Train: From Osaka To The South Of Japan. (PG, R) Part 2 of 2. Takes a look at the Sanyo Shinkansen routes that connect Osaka and Fukuoka.
9.25 Paris Has Fallen. (M) Pearce’s plan is in motion.
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Miniseries: The Typist. (Mav, R) 11.55 Faking Hitler. (Mln, R) 2.40 Paddington Station 24/7. (PG, R) 3.30 The Autistic Gardener. (R) 4.25 Peer To Peer. (PGa, R) 4.55
Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00
NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
8.00 Highway Patrol. (PGadl) Drugs prove a problem for a driver.
8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av) Explores what life behind bars is like for prisoners Leslie Camilleri, Brett Cowan and Judy Moran.
9.30 Body In The Bin: Murder Of Louise Kam. (Madv) A look at the murder of Louise Kam.
10.30 The Latest: Seven News.
11.00 What The Killer Did Next: Peter McMahon. (Mav, R)
12.00 Magnum P.I. (Mav)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RPA: Jane’s Jugular. (PGm) A mum of two needs doctors’ help.
8.30 Emergency. (Mm) Doctors carefully remove a screw from a patient’s thumb after a home DIY mishap.
9.30 A+E After Dark. (Mm) Nightshift staff deal with drunkenness.
10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Casualty 24/7. (Mm) 11.50 Resident Alien. (Mav) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.00 Soccer. AFC 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Third round. Australia v Saudi Arabia. 9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) From major news stories to entertainment and viral videos, presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take
Programs. Noon Gossip Girl. 2.00 The Golden Girls. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30
Lorraine’s sleep out
On Saturday night, while others were tucked up safely in bed, Lorraine Kenway was doing it again - raising awareness and raising funds to support local families in need at Christmas. Santas Classy Helpers assist over 600 families by providing supermarket trolleys full of food, toys and essential goods. Lorraine describes the need in the community as “gut wrenching” and arranges an annual shopping day event at The J Noosa where hundreds of volunteers assist.
Lorraine lay on her cardboard lined mattress with a woolly blanket and pillow and settled
down for a sleepout on Gympie Terrace with a straw hat at the ready for donations to assist Santas Classy Helpers.
Big smiles all around when Tewantin Noosa Lions Club arrived on the scene to start her evening off with a big $2000 cheque. By morning Lorraine’s straw hat was filled with a further $1300. Generous donations have also been received during the week at the Noosa Classy Lady shop on Gympie Terrace.
Well done Lorraine for raising awareness and making a difference.
Arts and crafts for Christmas
The Noosa Art and Craft Association’s (NSACA) well-known and loved Christmas Market is happening this month, operating from 15-17 November at Wallace House, Noosaville.
“The Christmas Markets at Wallace House in Noosaville is the best place to find unique and beautifully crafted Christmas presents for family and friends,” said Jan Bentley, NSACA President.
“The wide variety of handmade Christmas gifts, made by local artists, are available from the NSACA shop, the Wattle Studio. The studio, located in Wallace House, 1 Wallace Drive, Noosaville will be open from 9am to 3pm each day,” she said.
During the three days the Christmas Market is open you’ll be able to buy toys, pottery, scarves, jewelry, cards, paintings, children’s clothing and much more.
Come by and explore the beautiful Wattle Studio gift shop for those special Christmas gifts.
Join the garage sale trail
“Getting involved is a great way to give the items you no longer need a new lease on life,” says Noosa Council’s Waste Education and Sustainability Officer, Emma Menzies.
The Garage Sale Trail helps to support a reduction in household waste by encouraging the reuse of clothing and household items, saving them from landfill.
“Over two big weekends, visit local garage sales to grab a bargain or host your own garage sale to rehome useful possessions you no longer need.”
Last year saw 2270 Noosa residents take part, turning unwanted items into more than $17,000 and sparing more than 20,000kg of items from landfill.
“It’s free to register, which gives you access to sales tips, how-to guides and promotional materials, and if you don’t have a garage don’t worry as you can join a group sale nearby, host a sale from your unit block, even your car boot, local school or get your whole street involved,” Ms Menzies said.
The National Garage Sale Trail is on over two weekends - November 9-10 and November 16-17.
Last year, nationally, the event saw a 44 per cent increase in participation, with 419,705 Australians getting involved in the councilpowered circular economy event. Organisers say it’s likely the rising cost of living is driving an increasing appetite for second hand.
To register, find out more, and see a list of garage sales to be held in Noosa over the two weekends, visit www.garagesaletrail.com.au/ noosa
Residents can also find useful information on Council’s waste and recycling page at www. noosa.qld.gov.au/environment-waste/wasterecycling
The Garage Sale Trail kicks off on the eve of National Recycling Week, which runs from November 11 to 17.
Noosa Council’s National Recycling Week activities include a free movie screening and recycling activities for kids plus a Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre tour. For the full list, visit www.noosa.qld.gov.au
TO BE HELD ON SUNDAY 24 NOVEMBER, 2024 AT 8.30AM IN THE CLUB BISTRO
Doors Open at 8.00am
The purpose of the meeting is to fill casual vacancies on the board.
details will be displayed on the Club Noticeboard from Friday 8th November 2024.
Come to Wallace House, 1 Wallace Drive, Noosaville for the Christmas market. (Supplied)
NSACA Christmas market runs from 15-17 November.
The Garage Sale Trail returns to Noosa in November.
We’ve seen fire and rain
By Erle Levey
The stormy weather of Friday had passed and Amamoor’s Village Green looked a picture.
Local food, local drinks and local entertainers - the Mary Valley community got together on Saturday evening to launch the 2025 GourMay Festival of Food.
The weather was perfect and the setting was such a delight.
Walking across the railway line from the car park to the Village Green, you couldn’t ignore the little leap of excitement seeing the white tablecloths, stalls of local vendors and excited community members arriving to the sounds of beautiful live local music.
A family of three were sitting at the railway station waiting for the Mary Valley Rattler’s Silver Bullet to arrive from Gympie, and the small child was so excited to see the train coming. It was a definite reminder of the importance of the little things in life.
Being there early, we were fortunate to witness the arrival of the train and it’s excited passengers as well as other community members joining in the fun.
The atmosphere at an event like this - where the community has come together - is like a warm embrace.
It was such a relaxed, joyous atmosphere - the happiness written on the faces of those in attendance.
The quality of the local entertainers was something the community could be proud of - guitar and vocal duo Gav and Gaz, and then the Mary Valley Circus.
The light, laser, and fire show from the circus troupe that combined rhythmic routines would enchant audiences at any community gathering around the world.
As the night progressed you could hear people talking about the food and locally-produced beverages, the quality of the entertainment, and how pleasant it was to be experiencing this beautiful community function that was completely run and supported by local businesses, performers, volunteers and vendors.
GourMay’s Malcolm Oakley was calm and professional as he weaved in and out of the attendees, ensuring the event ran smoothly.
“It was a great start to GourMay,’’ he said, “and everyone I spoke to had a fabulous time.’’ His speech delivered exciting news about the upcoming GourMay 2025, a celebration of food in the Mary Valley and surrounding areas.
Malcolm also gave important reflections on how the festival has come to be, and the value of it to the Mary Valley region.
“Two years ago, we launched the first GourMay Mary Valley Food Festival, here at the Amamoor Village Green.
“The month-long festival of food in May 2023 was a terrific success, and it was fun.
“So much so, that it was agreed to do a second one which was also a great success. Mostly fully booked, lots of great food and lots more fun.
“Alongside the food we had music, movies, photography, walks, talks, breakfast, lunch and dinner and wine. And a big thank you to all those involved – a list too long to thank everyone individually.’’
For GourMay Mary Valley Food Festival 2025 there is a small group of volunteers that is working out a plan.
Festival Day will be held on May 10 at Imbil.
Lots of ideas have been coming forward, Malcolm said, but the organisers are always open to more suggestions.
“We’ve already got a number of events lined up for 2025. Some of them repeat, some of them not.
“There’ll be a breakfast up the hill at the Avocado Tree Farm, dinner at Kandanga Country Club, Hayley Deans at Woollahra Homestead is planning some creative events, Kandanga Farm Store have some events in mind that include chef Matt Golinski and bush tucker guru Peter Wolfe.
“I’ve also heard talk of a progressive meal, campfire cook-off, a songwriting soup, walking with macadamias, paint and sip, but we’re open to more events.
“The only criteria being the event must involve local food and be held in the Mary Valley.’’
There’s a number of people and organisations that help bring GourMay about - the Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce committee for their work behind the scenes, Slow Food Noosa
and Mary Valley Rattler for partnering with the Taste of GourMay event.
Heartfelt thanks went to Dhom’s Kitchen and Franko’s Pizza for providing food for the night, to Noosa Hinterland Brewing and Wild Barrel brewery, along with Dingo Creek Winery and Village Green Cafe for the desserts.
Gympie Regional Council is the major sponsor of GourMay 2025 and it was represented by Rachel Smith and Clementine Moore, along with Cr Alona Lahn.
Queensland Hydro is supporting the festival again in 2025, while Bendigo Bank Gympie has come on board.
Other sponsors are Hotgas, Imbil Camping Retreat and the Imbil Post Office.
Marketing activities for GourMay 2025 will be supported by the Tourism and Events team at Gympie Regional Council, while Visit Sunshine Coast will include GourMay Mary Valley in various marketing activities including Queensland’s Sunshine Pantry - guide to the best eating and drinking experiences in the region.
The gala event to conclude GourMay 2025 will
be held at Woollahra Homestead on Saturday, 31 May.
It will be a stand-up evening with the chance to dress up, have food and a drink, be entertained and have a dance.
A start will be made listing the program of events on the GourMay website in early 2025.
As was the case this year, there is a reminder to get in early as many events book out quickly.
Organisers are looking to create a calendar of events for 2025 that has something for everyone –art, culture, music, education, humour, kids and food.
It could be a picnic, workshop, walk, talk, lunch, dinner, farm tour, treasure hunt, breakfast, paint and sip.
The event must take place in the Mary Valley, between May 1 and May 31, 2025, have a food element and emphasise local produce.
• To discuss any potential event for GourMay 2025, call 0405 105 702. To apply as a participant - https://www.gourmaymaryvalley.com. au/application-forms.html
The Mary Valley Circus. (441377)
The Mary Valley Circus provided a spectacular part of the 2025 GourMay Food Festival program launch. (441377)
The Mary Valley Circus provided a spectacular part of the 2025 GourMay Food Festival program launch. (441377)
GourMay’s Malcolm Oakley at Amamoor’s Village Green (441377)
The Village Green at Amamoor was the setting for the 2025 GourMay festival program launch (441377)
PUZZLES
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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 Sweet sauce made with milk and eggs (7)
5 Tableland (7)
9 Gloomy (9)
10 Distort (5)
11 SleepingBeauty protagonist (6)
12 Elegant (8)
14 Mother or father (6)
15 Fur (4)
19 Web auction site (4)
20 To present (6)
24 Small blade (8)
25 Marketplace (6)
27 Town famed for witchcraft trials (5)
28 Largeness (9)
29 Ocean creature (3,4)
30 Region (7)
DOWN
1 Occasional (6)
2 A planet (6)
3 Relating to cultivated land (8)
4 Speaker’s platform (4)
5 Showing something to a group (10)
6 Movement (6)
7 Main action of a play (8)
8 Inverted (8)
13 Horrific (10)
16 Fierce storms (8)
17 Flowering shrub (8)
18 Initial service fee (8)
21 Cloisonné (6)
22 Female Arabic name meaning captivating (6)
23 Stick of wax used for writing (6)
26 Neglect (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”.
1 TheDictionaryofLostWords and The Bookbinder of Jericho are novels by which Australian author?
2 Avatar, Clash of the Titans and HacksawRidge are all movies starring which actor?
3 What is the name of Australia’s famous portraiture art prize?
4 From which language are ballet terms derived?
5 Calcium carbonate is more commonly known as what?
6 Sauerkraut primarily consists of what?
7 What ocean lies to the west of Australia?
8 Campari,
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No. 211
How Rob unearthed stars
By Abbey Cannan
Former Triple J program director Rob Scott has spent decades wrapped up in the music industry, and now the Noosa resident is using his knowledge to guide local artists as an independent music publisher.
Hottest 100, Unearthed and Like a Version are all programs Rob helped create during his 15 year stint at Triple J, which have turned aspiring artists into massive acts touring the world.
Unearthed is Triple J’s award-winning initiative for discovering and sharing the best new Australian music.
“Missy Higgins was one of those artists that were Unearthed by Triple J,” Rob said.
“Actually, it was her sister who sent in a cassette of her playing when she was still in school. And we loved the cassette so much that we had her win the competition. When she won, she really didn’t know what to do, because suddenly they were just getting offers from all over the industry. So, her Mum actually rang me and said ‘What should I do?’ She went through this big list of managers and John Watson was on that list, and I knew John Watson because of Silverchair a lot of other artists he worked with, so I said, ‘I think he’s the one. He’s a really solid guy and he’ll look after Missy and make sure she doesn’t get trapped’.”
And so that’s what happened. Missy finished school and took a year off before she started recording and releasing music, and then she became that major star that she is today. And she still works with the same manager to this day.
Future stars like Missy could’ve been missed as the ABC wasn’t keen on Rob’s idea for an online Unearthed website.
“Back in the day, I had towers of CDs. You could barely see my desk from the number of CDs in my office because I would literally be getting 100s every week from young artists that would be coming to the station and pitching their music,” Rob said.
“We needed to set up a site where people could upload their songs and anyone could listen to them.
“I actually went outside to a commercial company to host Triple J Unearthed because the ABC IT department just weren’t interested at the time.
“I said ‘there’s a demand for this, so I can set it up somewhere else’, because I just knew it needed to happen. I approached a company and they initially set it up and it started becoming really successful to the point where the ABC IT team said, ‘Okay, we need to bring this in house and we need to start being a lot more serious. This is actually a really good idea’. And now it’s the huge thing that it is. I really had to push hard at the time to convince them that it was going to work.”
But how did Rob get to the position to be able to make these calls?
“I joined the ABC in the early 80s in what was my first serious job out of school,” Rob said.
“I was really lucky to get a job there as an admin officer but my prime reason for joining was to get a job at Triple J. And it was just so hard because there were so few jobs there. I needed experience first. So from admin, I just started ask-
ing to fill in whenever there was a possibility to act for people on maternity leave or taking holidays. I pushed myself forward and I learned a lot about production until I was able to get a job as a producer and I ended up producing a lot of ABC Sydney’s programs.
“I did the breakfast show for quite a while and the evening show. I worked in Current Affairs for a little while as well. But my main goal was a job at Triple J. So initially, I got a couple of acting positions there, but I didn’t actually get a full-time position until late 1989, and then I got a full-time position. I stayed there for 15 years because I just love music so much. I finished in 2004, so it was a pretty incredible run when the station went national.”
Now living in Sunshine Beach, Rob runs Source Music; an independent music publishing, record label and licensing company established in 2009.
He likes to focus on providing up and coming artists with the mentorship and artistic guidance they need.
He works with a range of artists and genres, including Pat Tierney, a Sunshine Coast-based singer/songwriter who recently released his third album.
“He’s really talented and I’m happy to be working with him,” Rob said.
“My job is to make sure that his songs are registered at performing arts organisations all over the world and make sure that if there’s any revenue due back to him as a songwriter, that he gets it.
“Another thing that publishers do is they look for opportunities to get songs in film, tv and advertising, and that’s called licensing income.”
Source Music strives to be adaptable and rele-
vant in the fast-changing entertainment industry.
Rob said the most difficult part of the music industry in 2024 was the volume of music, as well as the lack of live music venues and festivals which was vital for artists to improve their skills, expand their audience, and get paid.
“Locally here, the Noosa Alive Festival is fantastic and I’ve had a few artists perform there over the years. But that’s just one small period of the year, so you need more than just the annual festivals. You need a venue where touring musicians can come, and often when there’s bigger names, the local artists get the support spot. Those sorts of opportunities are really important.”
He said the whole industry was looking at why festivals were becoming so problematic.
“Artists at festivals would be exposed to a new audience but now bands are just reliant on touring themselves, and they’re playing to their own audience so it’s hard to expand,” he said.
“Clearly, people are still willing to spend money on shows because just look at how much money Taylor Swift generated, and also artists like Fred Again.
“Fred Again has got a really clever approach to marketing with his pop up shows that will sell out in minutes.
“I think with the big festivals like Splendour in the Grass, you need the local community involved. And I think that’s what we are really good at doing on the Sunshine Coast. I think it’s about knowing how to keep things in scale.”
He said as more people have access to tools to create good quality music, it puts a lot of pressure on artists to make a living because they’re competing against so much music out in the marketplace.
“Having venues for live performance is key, but artists also need to be making sure they are regularly using streaming platforms and creating
Grom Shorts launched with exciting competition
The Noosa International Surfilm Festival is thrilled to announce the launch of Grom Shorts, an exciting new short film competition giving young filmmakers aged 17 and under the chance to showcase their talent.
Supported by Camera House and Canon, in collaboration with the Sunshine Coast Screen Collective, Grom Shorts is set to culminate in a special screening at Noosa Event Cinemas on 21 June 2025.
This unique addition to the festival empowers young creatives to dive into surf-themed storytelling, giving them a platform to share their passion on the big screen.
In the lead-up to the competition, the Grom Shorts Masterclass Series offers aspiring filmmakers hands-on training in all aspects of filmmaking, from cinematography to post-production. This three-part series, taught by renowned industry professionals, will be held at the Peregian Digital Hub and covers essential skills in surf filmmaking, editing, and colour grading:
• 30 November 2024: Surf Filmmaking with Clint Hempsall, Wayne Clark.
• 01 February 2025: Editing Essentials with Bill Missett
• 22 February 2025: Colour Grading with Warren Eagles
“We’re thrilled to offer young filmmakers this amazing chance to learn directly from industry experts and see their work shine on the big screen,” said festival director Jesca Maas.
“Grom Shorts is all about celebrating emerging creativity and talent, and we can’t wait to watch the stories these young filmmakers bring to life. The first Masterclass—Surf Filmmaking Skills— will dive into surf culture, storytelling, and hands-on tips and tricks of the trade. Plus, participants can look forward to a special visit from 2024 Noosa International Surfilm Festival’s Best
Short Film winner, Sam Fairbank.”
Tickets for the Grom Shorts Masterclass Series are now available, with limited spots for each session. For more details on entry, masterclass bookings, and festival news, visit noosaisff. com.au/gromshorts or follow us on Instagram @noosaisff.
Clint Hempsall in action. (Supplied)
Sam Fairbank winning the Best Short Film Award at NoosaISFF 2024 for his short film Book of Hunter, with Hunter. (Supplied)
Former Triple J program director and Sunshine Beach resident Rob Scott. (Supplied)
Rob Scott has spent decades wrapped up in the music industry.
Rob runs Source Music; an independent music publishing, record label and licensing company.
Local products to the fore
In 2025, renowned Noosa chef Peter Kuruvita will take on the role of The Curated Plate’s culinary director to provide more support for local chefs and venues on conceptualising ideas for events, particularly around menu development using local products.
This award-winning festival helps create a unique culinary journey across the Sunshine Coast from 25 July to 3 August next year, and celebrates local produce, talent, collaboration, food and drink all with the stunning backdrop of our breathtaking natural landscapes.
The 2024 event attracted more than 7000 attendees to 85 events thanks to local businesses, producers and venues who participated in the region-wide culinary showcase.
Peter Kuruvita said he couldn’t wait to start liaising with industry partners about their event concepts.
“I’m excited to become more involved in The Curated Plate in 2025, particularly to provide guidance and share my knowledge and skills with local chefs and producers, if that’s what they would like,” Mr Kuruvita said.
“I hope to influence and guide the festival program to ensure we curate the best possible festival of events to showcase both local chef talent and produce and promote the Sunshine Coast as a fantastic food and drink destination.”
If you are a chef, food producer, tourism operator, venue manager, restaurant owner or can offer an agri-tourism experience, it’s time submit your event concept to become part of the 2025 program as with expressions of interest now open.
Interested parties can visit The Curated Plate website and head to the TCP Partners page for more information and to put forward event concepts. The deadline for submissions is 6 December.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the festival created enduring opportunities that strengthened our economy.
Mayor Natoli said it was brought to life through a collaborative approach with Sunshine Coast’s local industry association – the Food and Agribusiness Network – as well as destination marketing organisations Visit Sunshine Coast and Tourism and Events Queensland.
“We are looking to create a program full of diverse experiences for locals and visitors with extraordinary events that take place in unique settings, from our farms to beaches, from our breweries to distilleries.
“We also want our local restaurants to participate and do something special for The Curated Plate.
“They may consider changing their menu to feature Sunshine Coast local produce, to help tell the story of our vibrant food culture and showcase Queensland’s Sunshine Pantry.
“This industry-driven event is one of many delivered for the Sunshine Coast and aligns with key actions within Council’s Major Events Strat-
egy and the Regional Economic Development Strategy.
“Food and agribusiness has been identified as a key high-value industry in our Production Economy, which is one of the six high value economies identified for growth as we target a $33 billion economy by 2033.’’
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unparalleled gastronomic journey.
For more information or to register for Festival E-news visit thecuratedplate.com.au
Follow on Facebook and Instagram @thecuratedplate
This Curated Plate Food and Drink Festival is an initiative of Sunshine Coast Council, supported by the Queensland Government, through Tourism & Events Queensland, the Food and Agribusiness Network and Visit Sunshine Coast.
The festival won Best Small Regional Event at the 2024 Australian Event Awards.
Stanley Tucci and food makes for enjoyable evening
Anyone familiar with good local food, especially with an Italian flavour, will be attracted by the name Stanley Tucci.
Tucci graduated as an actor in 1982 and has been a fixture on our screens ever since: writing and directing the cult hit Big Night in 1996.
Join Slow Food Noosa for an evening of quality food and cinema in one of Noosa’s most charming and rustic settings for a special film with food evening.
On the bill Sunday, 17 November, at 4pm will be food produced by Josh Smallwood of Noosa Cartel offering a three-course dinner of Italian cuisine with locally sourced produce.
Big Night will be the film featured and shows how Tucci has been linked with food throughout his career.
He appeared with Meryl Streep in Julie and Julia, in 2009. This was the heart-warming movie set in France and based on the true story of a culinary legend providing the inspiration for a disillusioned amateur to find a new recipe for life.
Tucci’s best-loved role was opposite Streep in The Devil Wears Prada, as he has also appeared in The Hunger Games series.
Having earned numerous accolades, including six Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Tony Award, he has expanded his career to take in writing - a diary called What I Ate in One Year, about supporting a close family spanning in age from six to 94.
Then there his other great love – food. His show, Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy, took him from Milan to Venice, cooking, eating, basking in the grand pleasure of discovering the foods of the different regions.
Big Night is an American comedy-drama film co-directed by Campbell Scott and Tucci.
Set in the 1950s on the Jersey Shore, the film follows two Italian immigrant brothers, played by Tucci and Tony Shalhoub, as they host an evening of free food at their restaurant in an effort to allow it to gain greater exposure.
The film’s supporting cast includes Minni Driver, Ian Holm, Isabella Rossellini and Allison Janney.
Local chef Josh Smallwood of Noosa Cartel will prepare a three-course dinner in keeping with the movie’s theme.
Josh is just back from Italy as one of four Slow
Food Noosa delegates sponsored to attend the Slow Food international festival Terra Madre Salone del Gusto in Turin.
The menu for the night with film comprises:
• Entree: Locally sourced antipasto including house made focaccia by Noosa Cartel chef Josh McLucas, Slow Food Victoria’s James Mele’s The Meat Room salami, and cured meats from Brisbane’s Saison Smallgoods; buffalo mozzarella from Brisbane’s Cassa Motta; and organic marinated olives from Victoria’s Mount Zero.
• Main: Abbacchio alla romano - Victorian Sovereign Lamb slow-cooked in simmering white wine with Noosa Red tomatoes, sage and rosemary, polenta and Buderim’s Good Harvest Organic Farm sauteed leafy greens.
• Dessert: Kenilworth Dairies yoghurt panna cotta and Amrita Park Meadery honey and blood orange confiture served with an amaretti biscuit.
Doors and bar open at 4pm. Movie starts at 5pm. Dinner 6pm.
Noosa chef Peter Kuruvita has taken on the role of The Curated Plate’s culinary director for 2025. (Supplied)
Peter Kuruvita can’t wait to start liaising with industry partners about their event concepts.
Aria-winning Wendy at J
As an artist Wendy Matthews has an expressive voice that never fails to move those who hear it. Her music is an unhurried journey of clean melodies, infectious energy and simple grace.
In an age where uber-production techniques are thought to be hip and cynicism an attribute, Wendy has proven that commitment to beauty is still not only valid but applauded by the public ear.
With an immense talent and capacity to capture and define a diverse range of styles in her music, Wendy takes songs from every genre and makes them her own; from jazz to blues, from rock to gospel, from soul to outright infectious pop and then of course, there are the beautiful ballads.
Don’t miss this special evening with Wendy Matthews, an Australian Music Icon, live with her band, as she presents all her hits, such as The Day You Went Away, Token Angels, Let’s Kiss, I Don’t Want to Be With Nobody But You, Friday’s Child plus a selection of new works.
Wendy has won several Aria awards including, best female artist three times, single of the year twice, and she has been nominated numerous times for Breakthrough Artist, and Breakthrough Artist Album.
• Don’t miss the show at The J Theatre Noosa on Friday 22 November from 7.30pm.
• Support act: Bradley McCaw.
• Tickets at thej.com.au
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Brilliant baroque for Cooroy
By Jim Fagan
Expect a ten from The Pacific Chamber Players with their next performance in the popular Baroque Brilliance series of concerts they have been presenting this year.
And it’s not just because there are ten players in the group. Artistic director and pianist Janet Brewer promises a spirited, lively and light-hearted programme which will delight music lovers of not only baroque but all tastes.
Cooroy Memorial Hall is again the venue for the concert later this month which features Daniel Kossov performing Bach’s Violin Concerto in A minor BWV 1041.
Says Janet, “Daniel is a graduate of the famed Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia and the Guildhall School of London and he will bring to life the exquisite solo lines of this concerto. Neil Heymink, a favourite of our patrons, will be featured in Vivaldi’s vital bassoon concerto in A minor, RV 497.
“German composer Georg Phillip Telemann is represented with The Overture Suite for Oboe, Trumpet and Orchestra, TWV55. This is an appealing work that highlights the regal nature of the solo instruments. And for something light, we have movements from Purcell’s ‘Fairy Queen.’
“The programme’s wild card is CPE Bach’s
Symphony in C, H659: an energetic work of unusual inventions and abrupt changes of mood.”
The Pacific Chamber Players: Anna Moores, Daniel Kossov and Cathie Roberts (violin), Andrew Paszkowski (viola), Franciska O’Connor (cello), Nik Davey (bass), Sue Hunkin (oboe), Neil Heymink (bassoon), Warren Brewer (trumpet), Janet Brewer (harpsichord).
Cooroy Memorial Hall, Sunday November 24 at 2.30 pm. Tickets adults $35 / concessions $32 / school students $12. Available online at www.pacifichcamberplayers.com or cash at the door.
Daniel Kossov.
A wave of welcome from The Pacific Chamber Players to their Baroque Brilliance concert at Cooroy later this
Wendy Matthews will perform at The J Theatre Noosa on Friday 22 November. (Supplied)
Freddys on the riverfront
What’s on - free music on the river on Thursdays from 9-11am at The Jetty Cafe, 186 Gympie Tce, Noosaville.
The Freddys bring their own brand of classic vintage rock riverside for the community
From singing and bush care to service clubs and art, there are a wide variety of groups in Noosa. YANDINA COUNTRY MUSIC
Yandina welcomes guest artist Mick Shipley to the ACMA concert on Sunday 17 November. Singing songs that you know and love, Mick brings them alive with his own style and velvety tones, guaranteeing entertainment. You’ll also enjoy popular country music and other upbeat, crowdpleasing favourites from local artists backed by a great house band. See you at the Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Road, 12 noon start. Raffle and door prizes, byo lunch, free tea and coffee. Entry $10, members $8. Enquiries 0437 191004.
SIX PILLARS OF RESILIENCE WORKSHOP
Learn how to adapt, recover, and even grow stronger in response to stress, adversity, and trauma in this 90 minute free workshop on Saturday 30 November 10-11.30am at Cooroy Memorial Hall. Bookings are essential. See all details and book at mindfulnessworksaustralia.com.au/resilience/ NOOSA FM AGM
Noosa Community District FM Radio Association Inc. Noosa FM is inviting all financial members to join the AGM to be held at Noosa Springs Resort
every Thursday morning (weather permitting). Good coffee, good music, good vibes! BYO Chairs.
The Freddys will play on Noosa Riverfront on Thursday mornings. (Supplied)
11am-12.30pm on Saturday 30th of November 2024. This will be followed by the organisation’s Christmas party for Noosa FM members, volunteers and invited guests.
RED CROSS
The final monthly meeting of 2024 Tewantin/ Noosa Branch, will be held on Friday 15 November at the Tewantin RSL. Doors open 10am. All welcome.
Returning Friday 21 February 2025.
VOLUNTEER AT NOOSACARE
Do you have a kind heart and want to bring joy to seniors? Join NoosaCare’s volunteer team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. NoosaCare is a community-based, notfor-profit organisation with two locations: Carramar in Tewantin and Kabara in Cooroy. Our volunteers help enhance residents’ lives by assisting with activities and providing companionship. What you’ll do: Chat or play games with residents; Assist with recreational activities and events; Offer companionship and emotional support. We’re looking for caring, empathetic individuals with a desire to help. No experience is needed, and we provide a free police check. Email hr@noosacare. com.au to learn more and apply.
GARDEN CLUB
The next meeting of the Tewantin Noosa Garden Club will be held on Monday 11 November at the Anglican Church, 17 William Street, Tewantin at 1pm. The Guest Speaker is Ian Glew speaking on Bonsai. Plant sales, raffles, competition tables, afternoon tea and friendship. Guests welcome. For more information contact Len 0417 604 889.
SERENITY WALKS AND MEDITATION
Leave overthinking, anxiety and stress behind and step into world of relaxation with a 20 minute silent walk in nature, followed by a 20 minute guided meditation, Q and A and then optional coffee at a local cafe. Sessions are $5 at North Shore: Boreen Point: Sunday 10 November 8-9am, Kin Kin: Sunday 17 November. 8-9am. This project is funded under the Disaster Recovery Funding arrangements. See more information at mindfulnessworksaustralia.com.au/serenity/ or text Karl Baker 0424995028.
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Workshops:
Learn to knit with Irene Baker-Finch: Wednesdays 1-3pm Christmas market - November 15 - 17 - 9am to 3pm daily
NSACA AGM - December 2 - 10am
Noosa Shire Arts & Crafts Association is a centre for creativity, learning & friendship. New members welcome. Visit our Gift Shop. Disabledfriendly access.
Tel: 07 5474 1211; Visit noosaartsandcrafts.org.
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 4th Thursday of each month we have our club meeting at the Tewantin RSL at 11.30am with a guest speaker and update on our twelve Learning for Life students followed by lunch. For more information call Wendy Brooks on 0417 267 281.
NOOSA U3A FRIDAY TALKS
U3A Noosa Friday Talks are held at 1.30pm at U3A, 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin. Friday 22 November – Assoc Professor Kevin Alford – William Bligh…Capt. Of the Bounty and Governor of NSW – Villain or Hero?
Full details available on U3A website u3anoosa.com.au/ or phone 5440 5500.
SUNSHINE SOCIAL CLUB
We meet for coffee 10am every Saturday at the Sunshine Beach Surf Club, where we plan our weekly lunches and picnics. Couples and singles most welcome. Please phone Noeline on 5474 5231 for details.
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
BEETHOVEN, MOZART & CO
Last year we launched a New Circle inviting all Enthusiasts of Classical Music to experience their favourite programs on a Big Screen with a Fantas-
tic 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
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
PROBUS
2010
Noosa Probus 2010 is a great club for retired men and women who love going on bus trips, having coffee, lunches, dinners, weekly walks, yoga, theatre, garden outings and more. Meetings are held at Lawns (Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club) 65 Hilton Tce, Tewantin on the second Tuesday of the month at 9am. Enquiries Win 0481 397 272.
TEWANTIN NOOSA LIONS CLUB
Tewantin Noosa Lions Club are looking for additional volunteers to help with our many community events and fund raising activities. Not only is giving back to the community an enriching and rewarding experience. It’s also a great way to make new friends, network, learn new skills and knowledge. If you would like to learn more about us, contact Veronica via Email. Membership@tewantinnoosalions.org.au
Weekly roster for Meals on Wheels
Weekly Roster for Tewantin- Noosa Meals on Wheels beginning Monday 11
November
Monday Drivers: Rotary D Break, Tony, Darryl, Driver needed for E Run, Patricia, Ian, Jason, Robyn, Judy and Eileen
Kitchen: Janet, John
Tuesday Drivers: Bruce, Lin, Tania and Friends, Penny, Denise, Parani and Peter, Carlee, Simone, Catherine
Kitchen: Chris, Ann
Wednesday Drivers: Christina, Karen and Phil, Alan and Cynthia, Kevin, Rosemary H, Catherine and Trevor, Simone, John and Helen, Bronwyn and Nick
Kitchen: Denise, Chris, John, Jerry, Christina
Thursday Drivers: Melanie, Heidi, Sue, Julie, Margo and Jim, Driver needed for G Run, Ian, Julie L, Andrew, Sharon and Mal
Kitchen: Donal, Loz, Vicki, Claire, Sharon, Michael
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 54497659.
We are looking for drivers and kitchen volunteers.
Raising the Eudio roof
Three of Australia’s finest independent touring bands will perform a very special evening of homegrown diverse music at Eudlo Hall on Saturday 7 December. The Barleyshakes, Out of Abington and Tim Woods and Dirty Shoes will lift your spirits with their eclectic mix of genres. The Barleyshakes are one of Australia’s finest Irish bands and always raise the roof wherever they perform. The are winners of the QMA Worlds music award and continue to perform worldwide while calling the Sunshine Coast home. This is their last concert for 2024 before heading on a two month tour of NZ.
Tim Woodz (Victoria) is a laid-back troubadour making waves in Australia’s folk scene. Tim mixes humor and honesty with a blend of folk, rock, and jazz vibes. His band ‘Dirty Shoes’ on double bass, arch top guitar, ukulele, and harmo-
nies compliment his songs perfectly. Tim has a pocket full of instruments he has tremendous fun with – trumpets, guitar, harmonica, ukelele, and a beautiful baritone voice.
Out of Abington’s stripped back guitar, double bass, vocal blend is a grooving, soothing, sonic elixir in a bustling soundscape.
The couple’s onstage chemistry has charmed audiences worldwide for over 15 years, known for original bluesy, lounge tunes and unexpected, reimagined contemporary tunes, Out of Abingdon are a clear crowd favourite.
Tickets are only $35 and are available via the Barleyshakes website, also on all the bands social media sites, and will be available on the door on the night. For more information go to barleyshakes.com
Buckle up for blue ride, even if you’re in a mankini
By Erle Levey
Safari suits, chaps, denim jackets or even mankinis ... as long as it’s blue.
The Kilkivan Endurance Riders Club will host the inaugural Blue Ride this month, raising awareness and funds for men’s health issues.
Entrants from throughout Queensland and northern New South Wales are being encouraged to dress in blue for the event, and decorate their horses as well.
This will be the last Queensland Endurance Riders Association (QERA) event of the 2024 season.
It bookends the year, with the Bony Mountain Pink Ride for Breast Cancer traditionally being held in February to start the season.
The ride will be held at Kilkivan Showgrounds and Equestrian Centre on SaturdaySunday, 16-17 November.
There will be 10km, 20km and 40km events on the Saturday afternoon.
With the full moon scheduled for the Friday, the 40km and 80km rides will start early Sunday morning to take advantage of the weather conditions and the moonlight.
There will be a monster raffle with all proceeds going to research into prostrate cancer treatment and prevention.
Prizes will be awarded for best presented horse and rider at pre-ride vetting.
Selected attire or decorations should be within what would be considered reasonable for public display at a family oriented sport.
The ride’s “MOVEMBER” competition has started with any man entering this competition having to present a date-stamped photo showing themselves as clean shaven at whatever date they wish to enter the competition.
They will then be judged on their epigamic display as fully flourished on 16 November by a panel of females.
Product is allowed to present so the ‘mo’ will be at its best.The raffle will be drawn on the Sunday morning at the award presentations.
Momentum is building for the event, with nominations coming from as far afield as the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Warwick and the Darling Downs, the Wide Bay-Burnett region, Noosa and Gympie.
The annual Stirling’s Crossing Equestrian Club Education Weekend at Imbil is to be held on February 8.
This popular weekend is of benefit to newcomers to the sport as well as those looking to improve their endurance skills.
people can get a lot of information from that
Contact: Kim Moir Ph: 0476 166 903. E-Mail: kktkmoir@bigpond.com
7am to 1pm.
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Ken Moir and Soliloquy get into the spirit for the Kilkivan Endurance Blue Ride for Men’s Health. (441562)
Barleyshakes to perform at Eudlo Hall. (Supplied)
Super Saturday lights up Tri
Fast and furious racing has highlighted the Super Saturday program at the 2024 Garmin Noosa Triathlon.
Super Saturday saw a host of top athletes race for the ASICS Noosa Bolt and GWM Australian Open Criterium titles, with the ever popular Celebrity Triathlon providing plenty of entertainment.
Leanne Pompeani claimed the women’s ASCIS Noosa Bolt title, with a dominant win over the 5km event. Pompeani, a former winner of Sydney’s City2Surf, crossed the line in 15:39, almost 20 seconds clear of Georgia Griffith, with Caitlin Adams third.
“I was looking forward to doing this race, it’s my first time doing it and I’ve heard it’s a great weekend and the crowd really turned up and it’s a lot of fun,” said Pompeani. “Race plan was just do what I do, I’m fit at the moment so just race hard, I know Georgia Griffith has the Australian record over the 3km so she’s got a lot of speed so I thought the only way I’m going to beat her is running my own race and going hard from the start.”
Thousands of spectators lined the course in Noosa, providing a welcome energy boost for athletes, with Pompeani enjoying the atmosphere.
“It was awesome, you don’t get many races where in a short space, small space, people just cheering right in your ear the whole way,” she said.
Jude Thomas won the men’s ASICS Noosa Bolt race in one of the closet finishes in the event’s history. A large pack pushed hard throughout the race, with Thomas in amongst the leaders the whole way, before pushing ahead in the final stages. Thomas eventually took the win in 13:50, stopping the clock in the same second as Samuel Clifford, with former champion Jack Rayner third.
“I just tried to stay out of trouble for most of the race and rely on my kick in the end, we’ve been doing some track work earlier in the season because this is the first race,” said Thomas. “I had a bit more speed than some of the other guys, like Jack who’s been doing some marathon training, so I knew if I stayed back and waited for that last straight I’d have a chance to win it and it worked it out.
“I knew once I hit the front on the downhill I knew I was going to be able to get away there because I had a full head of steam heading down, saw the finish line, saw a little gap on the boys on the TV and it was a good feeling,” he said.
Paris 2024 Olympic Games representative Sophie Edwards was first over the line in the GWM Australian Open Criterium women’s event after leading the way for most of the race.
Edwards hit the lead early and never looked back, taking the win ahead of Lucinda Steward, with Amelie Sanders third.
“I spent most of the race off the front on my own, after a couple of laps I felt that it was actually going to stick so I settled into my own rhythm, tried my best to communicate with my teammates as I could across the course and just held on for as long as I could.
“We knew that we wanted to try and get a bit of a breakaway, make an exciting and aggressive race because it’s not normal that we get to race in front of this many people and we wanted to show them that women’s racing can actually be really exciting, that was definitely the plan, probably it
wasn’t meant to be me off the front but when I worked out it was going to stick I committed fully knowing I could trust the girls behind me if I got caught,” said Edwards.
Kaden Groves took top step on the podium in the GWM Australian Open Criterium men’s race, edging out Ben Carmen and Finn Walsh in a sprint finish.
While Edwards dominated the women’s race it was a different story in the men’s with the front group jostling throughout, before Groves got
ahead when it mattered and took the chequered flag.
“It was really nice, it’s always a beautiful event here to be a part of but also a super hard afternoon but I really enjoyed it, it was a great race out there with a really good group and we had a good race in the end and it came down to the wire,” said Groves.
While there was a lot on the line for most of the afternoon it wasn’t all serious business, with the Celebrity Triathlon providing plenty of entertainment. The Celebrity Triathlon featured 10 teams from a host of backgrounds, including Olympians, Paralympians, AFL and NRL players, and IRONMAN World Champions amongst others.
The race was taken out by the team of Luke McKenzie, Annette Edmonson and Harry Price who were impressive across all three legs.
Also in the field was three-time Ironman World Champion and Olympic gold medallist Jan Frodeno, who teamed up with David Lutteral and former NRL player Ben Hannant. It was Frodeno’s first visit to the Noosa Triathlon in a number of years and he enjoyed being back.
“That was hard, anyone who says it’s just for fun is plain lying, but it was a good time,” said Frodeno. “It’s awesome here, the crowds come out, families are out, it’s what Noosa is all about and I suggest people get out and see it.”
The Celebrity Triathlon saw the likes of Paris 2024 Paralympic Games gold medallist Lauren Parker, former Australian cricketer Glenn McGrath, Collingwood AFL player Scott Pendlebury and three-time Ironman World Champion Mirinda Carfrae take part. Noosa Triathlon is supported by the Queensland Government, through Tourism and Events Queensland.
For more information visit noosatri.com.au/
Leanne Pompeani winning her first ASICS Noosa Bolt. (Korupt Vision)
Sophie Edwards winning the GWN Australian Open Criterium.
Jan Frodeno racing in the Celebrity Triathlon.
Jude Thomas claiming victory in the ASICS Noosa Bolt.
Gentle and Mercer triumph
Ashleigh Gentle and Brayden Mercer have won the men’s and women’s titles at the Garmin Noosa Triathlon on a day where one legend continued their dominance and a new champion burst onto the scene.
Gentle claimed her 11th Noosa Triathlon title, and 10th in a row, crossing the line in 1:55:56, while for Mercer it was an impressive win on debut, taking the tape in 1:43:20.
The 33-year-old took the win more than a minute ahead of Richelle Hill, with Paris Olympian Natalie Van Coevorden third.
The reigning champion finished the 1.5km ocean swim in 10th position and got to work early on the bike, chipping away at the leading back before hitting the front midway through the ride. Once in the lead Gentle did not look back, pulling away and showing once again why she is known as the Queen of Noosa.
“I’m feeling pretty good, I definitely had a really strong and I’m super happy with that, it was definitely getting pretty hard towards the end of that run,” said Gentle. “This year there was a particularly strong swim field, I know I don’t have the speed to come out with some of those women, the short course specialists and super swimmers but I still had a reasonable swim actually, the group of girls that I came out with and then I just tried to hammer the bike really hard at the start, just to try and get to the front of the race as quickly as possible, I surprised myself a little bit with how strong I was riding and how quickly I did catch the field but then from then on I led the whole way on the bike and once I got off I just tried to stay composed as best as I could.”
Thousands of spectators lined the course in Noosa, with Gentle taking plenty of encouragement from not only the crowd but her fellow competitors.
“It was great as usual, I had a huge group of Smiling for Smiddy athletes cheering for me as they were coming out on the run, that is so incredible, they’re out doing the triathlon for an amazing cause and they still have the time and energy to turn to me and wish me well and congratulations, that says a lot about this event,” said Gentle. “I feel like each year my love for this sport is getting greater and greater which says a lot because I loved it from the start, I’ll keep showing up and doing the best that I can.”
Brayden Mercer put in an unforgettable performance to claim the men’s title on debut, finishing in 1:43:20 more than 30 seconds clear of New Zealand’s Tayler Reid, with former Noosa Triathlon champion Luke Willian just behind in third.
“Honestly it’s a surreal feeling, I just came out here and I knew if I gave it my best shot I’d get a result I was pleased of but to win is something
else, this is the mega event of Aus triathlon so to win this as an Aussie is the best feeling, so I’m so grateful to be out here in an amazing race and to get a victory I’m over the moon,” said Mercer.
Mercer was first out of the water, just ahead of South Africa’s Jamie Riddle and Reid. As the leading group sorted themselves out over the early stages of the 40km ride Riddle found himself at the front, swapping positions with Mercer a number of times, before the South African Olympian surged ahead and was first onto the run.
Twenty-year-old Mercer did not let Riddle out of his sight, moving into the lead within the first 2.5km and he pushed home his advantage from
there, opening up a lead over the closing stages to claim the biggest win of his short career.
“IknewthattheswimismystrengthsoIthought if I could push it from the start, get a little group together on the bike and then if I rode to what I knew I could do on the bike, which I did, and then come off the plan was to push myself to the finish line on the run and that’s what I did and I got the win, I’m honestly over the moon,” said Mercer.
Mercer enjoyed taking on a field full of Olympians and former Noosa Triathlon champions.
“Lots of Olympians and guys that I look up to as the older boys of Aus triathlon, I was saying to myself that if you want to be the best you’ve gotta
beat the best so that’s what I did today and I can’t believe it, shout out to them, they pushed me to the finish line,” he said. “Competition makes me stronger, that’s why I train hard every day, because of those guys, they wake me up every morning because I know they’re doing the same thing and I honestly couldn’t do it without them as well.”
Sunday’s 41st Noosa Triathlon saw over 8,000 athletes take part in the 1.5km swim, 40km ride and 10km run, before finishing in front of thousands of spectators on Noosa Parade.
For more information and results on the Noosa Triathlon visit noosatri.com.au/
Ashleigh Gentle reclaims her crown, winning her 11th Noosa Tri. (Alex Polizzi)
Brayden Mercer wins Garmin Noosa Triathlon on debut.
Captain Eckard leads way
By Samadhi Baker
Around the Grounds
Impressive batting from Michael Eckard (104) and Andy Batten (68*) spur Firsts to a big win. Second grade lost a close game with Reilly Carroll (4-22) causing damage with the ball. Thirds lost to a strong Caloundra Team and Sixths scrapped to a good win with Max Joyce taking (4-12). The Ladies won again, now three from three with Talei Owen (48*) once again the stand-out. Noosa District 17’s completed a dominant win on the back of Farran Cooke’s century last week and the Shire Boys lost a nailbiter on the last ball. Both U13’s teams fought hard but ultimately couldn’t get over the line.
First Grade
Overcast and gloomy conditions greeted First Grade at home against Glasshouse as captain Michael Eckard made the first of many great decisions and chose to bat. There was enough assistance for the bowlers in in the pitch combined with frequent rain delays to make batting tough. However, after losing an early wicket, Mick and Samadhi Baker built an early partnership. Mick playing with maturity and patience reigning himself in and Samadhi barely surviving. Multiple plays and misses yet no edges suggested the Glasshouse bowlers were too short in length. In between, the momentum shifted as runs started to flow, reaching the 50 partnership in the 10th. The end of the power-play signalled another shift, with the Glasshouse spinners finding turn and drying up the runs. After Samadhi (41) got out trying to run when the ball was next to the keepers’ pads, scoring continued to be difficult and after two more wickets the game was back in the balance the score 3 for 100 after 30. However, Andy Batten joined Mick at the crease, who proceeded to deposit the ball to all parts. Eight sixes and a few fours later, Mick (104 at a run a ball) was celebrating his first home Hundred for the club and his second this year. An incredible innings which saw him go from 50 to 100 in about 30 balls. The hurt continued for Glasshouse with Cooper Lea (33 of 27) and Andy (68* of 66) finishing with a bang with 70 coming from the last 8 overs. Incredible hitting! The bowling started a little loose, yet Glasshouse struggled to score off the bat. After tying down the openers, regular wickets fell throughout with our bowling not at our best but still too good for Glasshouse. Mick continued his day out with 3 for 44 and Ben Giddy (3-37) and Zac Murray (2-35) loosened up and had better second spells. A bit a scare late with some clean hitting from the Glasshouse lower order but the game was effectively over by the first drinks break. Mick and Andy followed by Coopers’ fast scoring effectively won the game lifting a par total to well above. Consistency could be improved with the bowling but a great win regardless.
Second Grade
After a two and two start to the season, second grade headed down to Glasshouse. Stand-in skipper Josh Peters lost the toss and Tewantin were sent in to bat. Things started badly, losing in form batter Josh early with runs not coming easily but
Rory Ramsden (38) and Joe Murray (50) solidified on a tough wicket. As the game progressed, the team ran hard and played some classy shots to keep the scoreboard ticking over at three to four runs an over. The innings finished on a high, with Ben Blackwell hitting a massive six and Matt Nenadic (31*) some clean balls, reaching 4-165. The score felt competitive with tight bowling, which started superbly with Josh Christensen’s wicket maiden. However, a couple of loose balls an over
cost the team as Glasshouse scored steadily. Plenty of chances were created but none went to hand early. Luckily, Reilly Carrol’s (4-22) first two balls proved almost unplayable, leaving the Glasshouse reeling at 4-69. From there the game stayed extremely tight, with momentum changing every over. Wickets fell regularly and the pressure stayed on. It went down to the last over with them needing 5 runs with 2 wickets in hand. Unfortunately, Tewantin just came up short, but it
was a nail-biting contest with plenty of positives.
Third Grade
Third grade hosted top of the table Caloundra and won the toss choosing to bowl, hoping to get the benefit of a reduced over match. After making early inroads through some incredible deliveries, the run rate increased rapidly with a boundary being gifted most overs. Aiden Mayo (1-19) was the pick of the bowlers with Caloundra posting 216 off the allotted 32 overs. The chase started poorly losing early wickets to keep up with the run rate. There were a couple of good partnerships but the team couldn’t continue the momentum against a strong team. All out 147. A tough loss but plenty to like.
Sixth Grade
Sixth Grade travelled to Landsborough and batted first playing with freedom. Unfortunately, wickets fell with regularity until Dante Cox (42*) scored some crucial runs with the tail to reach all out 115. Needing to bowl well Tewantin did just that taking 4 ealry wicket and building pressure with tight bowling, Max Joyce (4-12) then took three wickets in an over to take the momentum and finish Landsborough off for 92. Clinical catching and some patient batting and bowling the key.
Women
The women lost the toss and were sent into bat in a top of the table clash against Glasshouse. Talei Owen got to the retirement number of 30 after falling one short the last two games. Captain Petrina Mcaulay (23) kept the run rate moving before a mini batting collapse saw Sharon Withers holding out long enough to bring Talei back in. They batted through, with Talei finishing not out on 48 off 38 balls and Sharon not out for a well-played 7 to finish on 109. Disciplined bowling was to be the key and it started well with Bec Whisker bowling Glasshouse’s big hitter with her first ball. The tight bowling continued and was backed by excellent work in the field with three run outs. Unfortunately, in the 14th over captain Trina went down to a calf tear to put a dampener on a great win. The Thunder Women now alone on the top of the table.
Juniors
Noosa District U17 continued their red-hot form and demolished Caboolture on the back of a brilliant hundred from Farran on day 1. Day 2 arrived, and the bowlers took over restricting Caboolture to 8/128 off the full 55. Really impressive all-round display.
U15 Shire Boys were at home in Cooroy for day 2 versus Nambour. Galant effort which ended with the Shire Boys on the wrong side of a final ball thriller. Great fight and onwards to next week. U13A’s lost a close one against Nambour after being bowled out for 125 with 10 overs remaining and Nambour chasing the score with last wicket. Great game but disappointing to leave overs on the table. U13B’s were also defeated 8/66 versus Maroochydore 2/137. A great team effort in the field and a big step up on the quality of bowling and fielding all around. Well done everyone.
Michael Eckard in action.
Thunder women are at the top of the table.
A stunning Michael Eckard Century. (Supplied)
Talking Sport
Ron Lane
It is that time of the year
It is that time of year that one could say that all roads don’t lead to Rome, they lead to Noosa and the families that arrive are definitely here to enjoy everything that our resort has to offer, be it the big beaches beautiful surf or the majestic and beauty of National Park. With the visitation on the increase people will naturally look for the smaller and quieter beaches that are to be found in the National Park.
The walks through the park are there to be enjoyed. However, these beaches are not patrolled, therefore to enjoy the park, we invite visitors to talk to the duty Lifeguards and Lifesavers at Noosa’s Main Beach regarding beach safety. If you happen to see swimmers in trouble ring 000, give the location, the number of people in trouble and above all - stay where patrol boats can see you, and wave a towel or clothing to help guide the rescue craft to the location.
Weightlifting
Once again members of the Noosa Barbell Club have celebrated a remarkable achievement when Cooper Ward clinched the national U15 title, at the U15 and National Youth Weightlifting Championships held in Tasmania on October 19-20.
In a display of exceptional strength and skill, Ward matched his personal best in the snatch with an impressive lift of 75kg. However, it was in the clean and jerk where he truly shone achieving a new personal best of 100 kg. His combined total of 175kg marked a 5kg improvement.
Fellow Noosa Barbell club member Kase Dowd made his mark in the M73kg class, earning a silver medal. Dowd snatched a personal best of 56kg and followed it up with a clean and jerk of 73 kg resulting in a total of 129kg, which also represented a personal best. Coach Woogie Marsh expressed his pride in the athletes, stating, “I am super proud of the boys and their performance and their commitment to the year.”
His sentiments reflect the hard work and dedication that both Ward and Dowd have demonstrated throughout the season. With their performance at the national championships both athletse have set a strong foundation for their weightlifting careers inspiring fellow club members and aspiring lifters alike. The Noosa Barbell Club is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with, and the future looks bright for these young champions.
Karate
Recently two young members of the Karate Noosa WKF (World Karate Federation), Dannica Starkey and Sophia Ines represented Australia at the WFK World Championships in Italy. This is the highest level of competition, within the world of Shotokan karate. There were only four Queenslanders in the Australian team: with two coming from Karate Noosa- WSKF dojo.
Both girls competed in the kumite section
of the tournament, which according to their instructor Bryan Dukas, is proof that basic training will lead to great form and technique which is required to compete at world level. Prior to the tournament both girls spent one week in a training and preparation camp in Italy with National team coaches and team members.
Both girls did extremely well, with both winning their 1st round and narrowly falling out in the next. The level of competition was extremely high, especially amongst the Europeans, when competingin Europe. According to National Coach Matt Johnson from Adelaide, both girls did extremely, showing great fighting spirit, manners and etiquette. They made Australia very proud, with much more still to come.
When we talk about combat sports, the word from America, is that after competing in the recent World Amateur Boxing Championships held in the USA, the Australian team is now on their way home with, according to a coach Mark Evans, “The best medal tally ever, in world titles.” Full report next week.
Little Athletics
The Coles Little Athletics Summer Carnival was recently held at the Queensland Sports and Athletics Centre (QSAC) in Brisbane. It was an eagerly anticipated event that bought together young
athletes, their families, coachers and the Little Athletic Community, in a celebration of sportsman skill and enthusiasm. Fifty-six Little Athletic clubs from across Queensland were represented at this annual event.
It was a highlight on the Calander foe many junior athletes from across Queensland, offering them a platform, to show case their talents, set personal records and experience the joy of athletics in a supportive, fun filled environment.
Sixteen athletes from Noosa participated in the event. Standout performances came from under 15 athletes Eli Melinz and Linden Hermus. Eli won gold in the 1500m race walk and the 1kg hammer throw. Liden Hermus also took first place in the 100m sprint hurdles making each jump look effortless. Noosa’s younger athletics did exceptionally well with Hervey Zegers winning bronze in the boys 100m and 20m sprints. Hervey also showed off his talent jumping 9.31m in the triple jump and securing the silver medal. Sensational up and coming sprinter Zachary Nielsen took 1st place in the U11 boys 100m and second in the 200 sprints. He also had the opportunity to participate in the crowd pleasing 100m spring Gift placing 5th overall across the boys 8-17 years event. Under 10 girls Clara Hermus showed her stamina and skill taking second
place in the 1100 mt race walk.
While the primary focus of the Coles Little Athletics Summer Carnival is on participation and enjoyment, the carnival also served as a steppingstone for those with aspirations of pursuing athletes at higher level. Many accomplished Australian athletics begin their journey with Little Athletics and these carnivals provides a unique opportunity for the young athletes to experience the thrill of competing in a professional setting. Many Queensland athletes who have gone on to national and international success trace their roots back too Little Athletes, highlighting the carnival in fostering future champions. The Coles Little Athletics Summer Carnival stands out as a cherished tradition that continues to inspire the next generation of athletes.
Noosa Outriggers
The Pan Pacific Masters games are being held on the Gold Coast from November 1-10. Paddling events were held at the Gold Coast Outrigger Club in Southport on Broadwater, last weekend. Noosa men took gold and silver in the 360 plus division. That is the ages of all paddlers added together and must be 360 or more: add to this silver in the 240plus category. Great effort by all.
Noosa outrigger medal winners. (Supplied)
Eli Melinz wins Gold in the U15 Hammer Throw. (Supplied)
Taya Clayton wins first in U15 90m Hurdles in the Coles Little Athletics Summer Carnival. (Supplied) Marlon Andrews came in second in the 100m run.
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Becky queen of kahunas
Surfing’s “masters” events have never quite had the cachet of the masters of golf or tennis, but having run four masters’ world championships for Quiksilver back at the turn of the century, I retain a soft spot for them.
And I don’t mean the “legacy” demo heats the organisers sometimes chuck out to give competitors a rest at Bells or J-Bay, which can be fascinating or downright embarrassing, depending on how much time had been spent in the beer tent. I’m talking about the formalised contests between former top-ranked pros which began with the Oxbow Masters at Tavarua in 1997 (won by Terry Richardson) and was taken over by Quiksilver Europe in 1999, when I became the event director, alongside contest director Rod Brooks.
For me, having covered the seminal pro tour events of the 1970s, the next four years were a succession of incredible surfing and fabulous reunions with old mates, twice in France, then in Ireland and finally in Makaha, Hawaii. The only regret was having to cancel the Masters in Safi, Morocco, after six months of prep, because George Bush invaded Iraq.
The Sunny Coast’s own Gary “Kong” Elkerton, always a world title bridesmaid in his first pro career, won three of the Quik Masters in succession, and I’ll never forget him kissing the sand at Lafitenia in France after finally becoming a deserving world champ. But for me the spirit of the Masters was best exemplified by Australia’s Nat Young riding the biggest wave of the contest at Makaha in 2003, streaking across a mountain of water before wiping out and having to swim in. Gasping for breath behind a wide smile on the beach, he told reporters: “You gotta have a go, no matter how old you are!” Nat was a mere kid of 56.
The last time I attended a pro Masters was the WSL event in the ruggedly beautiful Azores Islands in the mid-Atlantic in 2018, but I’ve kept an eye on the ISA amateur masters events that followed, none more so than last week’s event at El Sunzal in Surf City, El Salvador, where the locals must be getting mightily sick of hosting a title event every second week, but seem not to show it.
The main reason for my interest in these Masters, was the return to competition of an old friend named Becky Benson, a pioneer of women’s surfing in Hawaii in the ‘70s and a gal of great spirit. Colonel Al Benson, a veteran of three wars, had retired in 1967 and moved his wife and five kids to the North Shore of Oahu, where he turned himself into a surf photographer. Just like that.
I met the colonel (always “the colonel”) on the beach at Pipe on my first winter on the North Shore and we hit it off, which was not difficult with the affable gent. Through him I met Becky and her older sister Blanche, both great surfers
but it was Becky who had the competitive edge. There was no world tour for women in 1976, the first year of the IPS rankings, but in 1977 Becky finished third behind Margo Oberg and Lynne Boyer, both multiple world champions.
A 98lb pocket rocket, Becky was fearless in big waves, but also excelled in the small stuff, and although her contest record was patchy, she won the Makaha International as a junior in 1971 and the Op Pro in 1982, to bookend her competitive career. I last saw her at an ASP awards night in Honolulu about 2010, and she told me she was fit and well and surfing regularly, but it was still a surprise to see her name on the list as a competitor in the debut of the women’s Kahuna (over 60) division at El Sunzal.
Having dusted off the quiver and flown to El Salvador, the 67-year-old was a sensation on the rights of El Sunzal, taking the Kahuna crown and joining later generations’ Rochelle Ballard and
Melanie Bartels in a clean sweep of the women’s divisions to give Hawaii the team silver medal, behind Brazil with team gold and ahead of Australia, whose bronze was largely down to a brilliant display by Scott Schindler to win the Grand Masters (over 50) and Serena Brooke with a silver in the over 40s women.
But it was Beck’s day. Still got it, girl! The Colonel would be proud.
Sunny Sets is coming Speaking of girls having a dig, the Sunny Sets Women’s Surf Comp is coming our way, “a weekend of growth, empowerment and inspiration, a celebration of female surfing community - a surf competition like no other”, according to the organisers.
It happens 1-2 February 2025, an immersive two-day surf event for women of all ages, hosted by the Noosa Malibu Club and supported by the
Queensland State Government’s Active Women and Girls Program. Both days will include a sunrise yoga and breathwork session on the beach, with a focus on surf-specific strength and flexibility, mindfulness practice and intention setting. Saturday is all about fun, learning and development – professional longboarders and accredited surf coaches and judges will assess each ‘practice’ heat, with video analysis of each wave caught.
Sunday will encourage surfers to apply the knowledge and insight gained from the day before and apply them in a traditional format surf contest will be held, with 20 minute heats, five women per heat. Divisions range from groms to grannies, novices to pros!
Registrations are now open and are expected to fill up fast, so if you’re interested head to sunnysets.com.au and following the link to register.
Becky Benson on her way to a gold in El Salvador. (ISA)
Sunny Sets poster art.
Girls just want to have fun at Sunny Sets. (Julie Del Mar)
Proud Becky Benson. (ISA)
Rochelle Ballard drives hard for Hawaii. (ISA)
Scott Schindler jams a cuttie on the way to gold. (ISA)
Rochelle Ballard drives hard for Hawaii. (ISA)
STAY ACTIVE
From sport to dancing or walks, there’s plenty of ways to get active in Noosa.
WALKING NETBALL
Is back for season two. With a focus on fun and social interaction rather than competition, it is a great way to stay active, energized and meet some new friends. The aim of fast walking (rather than running) is to keep it safe and injury free for all. If youthoughtyournetballdayswereover,thenthink again. No team required, just come along and play. Registration $37, then $5 each week you attend. Wednesdays 6-730pm. Noosa Netball courts, McKinnon Drive, Tewantin. Call 0407 480125 for more info or email noosanetball@gmail.com See you there.
NOOSA MASTERS SWIMMING CLUB
Noosa Masters swim all year round at the Noosa Aquatic Centre, 6 Girraween Ct, Sunshine Beach. Our goals are fitness, fun and friendship. Anyone 18 and over is welcome to join the club so come and give us a try. The club meets on Thursday mornings and Sunday mornings 7.30-9am. for coached squads. We then convene for coffee and a chat afterwards. For more information check our website at noosamastersswimming. com.au/ or email noosamastersswimming@outlook.com
MODERN JIVE IN TEWANTIN
Modern Jive is a great modern dance style that is heaps of fun, and is easy to learn. Come and dance to the modern music that you hear at parties, weddings and nightclubs. New and current dancers welcome! Venue: Freemason’s Hall, 30 Moorindil Street, Tewantin. Classes every Tuesday night, 6.15pm for a 6.30pm start. Contact Warren 0402 092 563 or visit LeStepSunshineCoast.com.au
TRY LAWN BOWLS
If you are looking for a low-impact, therapeutic exercise that can improve fitness, coordination and
confidence, then lawn bowls is the sport for you. The Cooroy Community Bowls Club, located at Your Mates Bowls Pub, 5 Opal Street, Cooroy, offers bowls every Tuesday afternoon at 12noon and Saturday morning at 8.30am. There is no need to book, simply turn up. For further information contact Maureen (club president) on 0419 588 661.
MAGZ JAZZ
Increase strength, flexibility, energy and wellbeing. Dance exercises and stretching. Learn new dance moves and routines to inspired music. Jazz and Latin style dance keeps the body moving, mind agile, memory working and spirit lifted. Tuesdays 8.30-10am in Tewantin. Phone Margaret for details on 0425 269 988.
SUNDAY DANCE
Every Sunday, from 12.30pm, at the Tewantin Masonic Hall, Moorindil St. We start by teaching basic dance steps, then Waltz, old time, New Vogue, Ballroom Dances and a little Latin. We run through to 4pm. Lots of fun and dancing, including a 20 min. tea/coffee break to socialise. (Only $10) Hope to see you there. Singles or couples welcome. Just rock up or phone Andrew 0429 829 328. For more info, please visit andrewsclassdance.com
WALK WITH WISDOM
Join us every Friday morning from 7.30-9am for a revitalising walk along the Noosa River. Designed for active professionals and individuals seeking growth in personal, professional, and mental wellbeing, our sessions are led by a diverse team of coaches and therapists. Start with brief introductions, then pair up to exchange insights as you walk. The morning concludes with a 10-minute engaging talk from a member, all while enjoying coffee from O-Boats. For more information, visit Facebook page: Walk With Wisdom.
SUNNY COASTERS LINEDANCING
We are a warm, welcoming, inclusive, friendly
in Noosa
bunch who love to dance. With five classes offered each week together with absolute beginner workshops also starting periodically each term, there is something for everyone. Classes are held in Tewantin and Noosaville and taught by Sue who is a passionate teacher with over 30 years experience. Take an average day, build in some dance and realise the positive and rewarding results from a little music, a few Boot Scoot’n steps and encouraging vibes. Visit sunnycoasterslinedancing.com.au or phone Sue on 0408 337 262.
WALK AND WORKOUT
Mature ladies, if you’re not as fit as you used to be and you want to get back into moving your body in the great outdoors, then this might just be your answer. Accountability and achievability with a healthy active lifestyle plan customised just for you. Vitality, mobility, stability and longevity are a few of the benefits of building strength and improving flexibility with an easy active fitness plan. Please call Donna on 0419 373 319.
CROQUET
Every Sunday morning is Come and Try Day at the Club in Noosa Waters’ attractive grounds in Seashell Place. Be at the Club by 8.15am where experienced trainers will help you understand what this strategic game is all about. And remember our offer – four free lessons before you need to think about joining. For further information ring Niven on 0428 799 987.
PLAY TENNIS
Fit tennis players required for singles and doubles play during the week and weekends. Squash and tennis players needed Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Call Karen on 0412 485 411.
INDOOR BOWLS
Noosa Indoor Carpet Bowls Club would love to welcome new members to join us each Friday
Gone Fishing
morning at the Leisure Centre in Wallace Drive, Noosaville. No experience necessary and lots of fun to be had. Play starts at 9am till 11am. Please contact Pam 0407 493 402.
NOOSA FOLK DANCERS
You’re invited to come and try sessions, first one free. Experience traditional and modern, easy and moderate dances from countries around the world, on Fridays from 10-11.45am at the Catholic Parish Hall, Moorindil Street, Tewantin. We are a welcoming group providing physical and social well-being through world dance. Phone Philippa on 0417 780 016 or just come along. Wear comfortable shoes.
TAP DANCE CLASSES
Always wanted to tap dance? Beginner classes, Fridays 2-3pm at Uniting Church Hall, Werin St, Tewantin. Intermediate classes are on Thursdays 4.45-6.15pm. Phone Helen on 0448 621 788 for further details.
PICKLEBALL
Life begins when you discover pickleball. Make new friends, play indoor or outdoor, and its a sport for all ages eight to 88. Noosa Pickleball Club is hosting beginner lessons, and sessions for all skill levels. Find out more by emailing info@noosapickleballclub.com
FITBARRE
Classes for adults based on ballet. Improve your posture, tone and tighten your muscles with this total mind and body conditional workout while enjoying classical music. Classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays 9-10.30am (Intermediate level), Thursday 5-5.50pm (Beginners), Friday 9-10am (all levels) at Performing Arts Factory, 2/6-8 Rene St, Noosaville. Phone Angelika on 0488 088 633.
Time to get excited on water
By Drew Gardiner
It’s time to get excited because the coming weeks forecast looks favourable to slip offshore with small swell and light variable winds that may shift a little bit easterly.
Fingers crossed it holds that way as the fishing should fire with the shift into the neap tides in between the new and full moons.
Those that did manage a window to get outside last week struggled with the north easterlies that just love to shut down the bite.
Trophy fish were a hard task to find however reports from both our local charters and customers that decided to push through and chip away, reported they were able to find pearlies, good hussar, tuskies and smaller snapper.
Something to keep a eye out from this moon just past will be spanish mackerel showing up on the wider grounds.
It’s a good time to get out there for a troll before the move into the closer grounds.
Hardbodies and fresh baits both provide excellent results.
A standout hardbody to try in our region is the ever reliable Rapala X Rap Magnum Dive Bait (XRMAG20) in Dorado colour.
These are dynamite, diving to approximately 6 meters and can be both trolled slow or at high speed without rolling or kicking out all while imparting a great action that spanish cant resist.
If Fresh baits are your thing, a nice shiny garfish, wolf herring, XL slimy mackerel or even a smaller bonito will definitely catch the eye of a inquisitive spanish.
If you would like to have a crack at targeting them drop by Gardiner Fisheries in Rainbow Beach.
They can hook you up with the correct gear for
when
the job, have endless choices of fresh baits and hardbodies to get your arms stretched.
On shore, Mudlow rocks at Rainbow Beach have been passable with caution. You currently have to “rock hop” a few obstacles and its advised that only high clearance vehicles traverse the stretch and commonsense is used.
Several lower height vehicles were rescued from being hung up last week after not choosing the correct line or path.
Other then that the beaches have been good to travel.
Some nice formations are forming along Teewah Beach and the whiting are definitely making use of them.
Good captures are being reported form the low tide both during the day and at night on beach worms.
Big dart have been reported north of the Rainbow Beach swimming area in the Rainbow Shores section.
Specimens over 45cm have been landed once
again on beach worms.
Underrated, dart provide excellent sport on light gear and once bled offer excellent eating qualities fresh.
Mangrove Jack are in good numbers along with estuary cod in the creeks.
Fresh flicker mullet and herring seem to be their fav feed at the moment.
As the weather gets increasingly warmer, lures will definitely be a great option also.
Cod are hard hitting, dirty fighters.
Plentiful and delicious to eat, they can be great fun to target.
If doing so, make sure you know the difference between protected QLD grouper and that of estuary cod (black spot and gold spot) as at times they can be very difficult to tell apart.
QLD grouper are a no take species and generally have a tinge of yellow colour on their fins which is a dead give away.
If in doubt, check out the Qld Fishing 2.0 app to make certain, the last thing you want is a fine from the fisheries officers at the boat ramp.
Regularly encountered
targeting jacks, QLD grouper have bright yellow fins.
PROPERTY
GETTING TO KNOW THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
PROPERTY MATTERS
ERLE LEVEY
CHARMING Peregian Beach with its offleash area nearby, and a delightful two-bedroom house at 9 Lorikeet Drive, proved to be a winning combination on auction day.
Listed by Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Tracy Russell, four registered bidders were vying for the keys to the door.
However, the successful purchasers noticed the signboard on a walk to the doggie part of the beach near Pitta Street.
It was sold under the hammer for $1.8m and finally, after years of searching, they’d found their forever beach house just 150m to the sand.
Tracy Russell also listed apartment 3 with two bedrooms at 18 Peregian Esp, Peregian Beach. It was sold prior to the auction.
BEACH VIBE
Tracy Russell now has a contemporary beach house at Sunrise Beach that is going to auction this month.
The four-bedroom, two-bathroom, twocar house with pool at 4 Netherby Rise is set to meet the market at 4pm Saturday, 16 November.
“It’s a lovely home,’’ Tracy said, “private, with a nice view and beach vibe.
“You can enjoy the sunrises from the large wrap-around verandah.’’
The renovated house has high, raked ceilings and a swimming pool surrounded by lush tropical landscaping.
The wide wrap-around verandah upstairs catches the sea breeze and ocean views.
There are four spacious bedrooms and two well-appointed bathrooms. The floor plan is versatile and boasts dual living potential.
Ducted air-conditioning is fitted throughout, and the home can be offered fully furnished.
The 626sq m block is fenced and there is room off-street for caravan, boat or trailer.
Laguna Real Estate’s Roger Omdahl congratulates the son the the new owners at 24 Hendry St, Tewantin, after Saturday’s auction. (439635)
TEWANTIN AUCTION SUCCESS
There was spirited bidding at 24 Hendry St, Tewantin, when Roger Omdahl of Laguna Real Estate took the contemporary three-bedroom, three-bathroom house to auction.
The two-level home with two-car garaging and pool attracted local interests as well as those from Melbourne and the ACT.
Absentee Melbourne retirees appointed their local son-in-law to bid on their behalf while the ACT bidders were on site.
Two local buyers were waiting to submit offers post-auction were disappointed, with the property selling under the hammer for $1.5m to the Melbourne bidders.
“The seller was pleased to be able to move forward to new living arrangements,’’ Roger said, “while the buyers are excited to join other family members living the Noosa lifestyle.’’
CHERISHED ORIGINAL
Warren Evans and Beau Lamshed at Laguna Real Estate are taking a Tewantin property to auction this month that has been cherished by the same owner for 47 years.
The three-bedroom, one-bathroom, two-car house on 531sq m at 29 Ward St will be offered for competitive bidding at 1pm on Saturday, 16 November.
On 531sq m, Natalie’s On Ward enjoys one of Old Tewantin’s best riverside locations.
The home is chock full of family memories, close to Ward Park and 10 minutes walk to Tewantin Village.
The land is gently sloping and catches river breezes. The home has benefited from improvements over the years to produce comfortable living and minimum maintenance.
There are many possibilities to renovate and enhance the dwelling or re-build in the future.
Additions include a carport, single-car garage with separate storage or workshop. There’s also ceiling fans, air-conditioning, built-
A four-bedroom, one-bathroom Queenslandstyle house on 1414sq m zoned medium impact industry, goes to auction 1pm Saturday, 8 November. (439635)
A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, four-car house with pool at 3 McAnally Dve, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction at 4pm Saturday, 9 November. (439635)
in wardrobes and water tanks. SIGNIFICANT
RESULT
The recent sale by auction of 19 Janet St, Noosaville, at auction by Darren Martens at McLure Prestige stands as a significant milestone in the local property market, attracting substantial interest and delivering an impressive final result.
This much-loved property, owned for more than 40 years, was met with an enthusiastic reception at auction, Darren said, underscoring the strength and desirability of the Noosaville market.
“It was a privilege to represent the sellers in the sale of this exceptional property, and the outcome exceeded expectations.’’
The auction was marked by competitive bidding, with four registered bidders driving a spirited contest.
More than 50 people attended, highlighting the level of interest and underscoring the property’s broad appeal.
Bidding quickly escalated from $1.80m, culminating in a final sale price of $2.850m$550,000 above the reserve.
“This result speaks not only to the unique character of 19 Janet Street but also to the continuing demand for properties in this highly desirable location,’’ Darren said.
LUXURIOUS FAMILY LIVING
A luxurious hideaway close to the beach and the Noosa National Park will be offered for sale at auction on Saturday, 9 November.
Mike Hay and David Conolly of Century 21 Conolly Hay Group will take the four-bedroom, three-bathroom, four-car house with pool at 3 McAnally Dve to the market at 4pm.
On 749sq m with existing short-term accommodation approval in place, the house has been designed to make the most of the space on offer.
The layout is both comfortable and inviting, with high-end finishes throughout and the multi-
A four-bedroom, one-bathroom Queenslandstyle house on 1414sq m zoned medium impact industry, goes to auction 1pm Saturday, 8 November. (439635)
A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, four-car house with pool at 3 McAnally Dve, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction at 4pm Saturday, 9 November. (439635)
storey design allowing for ocean glimpses as well as panoramic southern views.
The open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge room come complete with towering ceilings, timber flooring and louvre windows for ample airflow.
There is a fireplace and a wall of stacker sliding glass doors to create a seamless connection to the covered poolside alfresco.
The kitchen is beautifully finished with sleek modern appliances and an oversized island, plus there’s a main-floor office, powder room and a double garage with a storeroom.
From this central living area, step down into the private main bedroom suite, with a walk-in robe and ensuite.
Otherwise move to the lower level where there are three large guest bedrooms and the main bathroom.
There are two additional balconies, and driveway parking for four vehicles.
ACTIVITY IN THE HINTERLAND
Jeanette Catalano and Kess Prior at Hinternoosa have reported the sale prior to auction of 29 Overlander Ave, Cooroy.
Scheduled for auction Friday, 8 November, the four-bedroom, two-bathroom house with pool was on 1754sq m.
A landmark property in the estate, it had been beautifully renovated through the years, Jeanette said, and the new owners recognised this by placing a very solid unconditional offer to secure it.
“The buyers were a local family looking for space for their children.’’
On Saturday, 8 November, Caroline Johnston will take a four-bedroom, one-bathroom house on 1414sq m in Cooroy to the market at 1pm.
Zoned medium impact industry, the fullyserviced property at 9 Mary River Rd features at Queensland-style house.
It is in a light industrial and sporting precinct, within two minutes walking distance of town.
BEACHSIDE LIVING
Erica Newton at Tom Offermann Real Estate has two beachside properties going to auction on Friday and Saturday, 8-9 November.
A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house at 6 Woodlark Rise, Sunrise Beach, goes to the market at 11am Friday, in conjunction with colleague Peter TeWhata.
From the lushly landscaped front garden with pandanus, palms, banksias and ground cover, head up the stairs to the expansive open-plan living and dining areas with lime-washed timberlook flooring.
Full-height windows give peeks of the ocean and, on the right, open the plantation shutters to extend the view from Sunrise Beach to Mooloolaba and Point Cartwright, then sweep west across the national park, hinterland with the backdrop of Mt Cooroy.
The undercover cover terrace on the north side is one of several options for entertaining.
A three-bedroom, one-bathroom, two-car house on 531sq m at 29 Ward St, Tewantin, goes to auction at 1pm on Saturday, 16 November. (439635)
The C-shaped kitchen is well placed between indoor and outdoor living zones. It has timberedged laminated cabinetry, a walk-in pantry and excellent appliances including Gaggenau oven, Euromaid cooktop and walk-in pantry.
On the upper level, the main bedroom suite has hinterland views, a walk-in robe and ensuite/ bathrooms shared by the second bedroom, which has an undercover terrace with ocean views.
On the ground level are two bedrooms with built-in robes and a share bathroom. The larger one has access to the rear garden.
CALIFORNIA DREAMING
On Saturday at 3pm, Erica Newton will take the five-bedroom, four-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 27 Nebula St, Sunshine Beach, to auction at 3pm.
Imagine an as-new California-cool residence and pool terrace, with whispers of Palm Springs and modern Mediterranean design cues.
The house is characterised by curvaceous clean lines, a connection to the natural environment and a palette of natural tones.
It is ideal for whether entertaining indoors, on the terraces or alfresco by the pool.
There are multiple living areas including the undercover terraces and kitchen, which are almost mirrored in the similarly expansive selfcontained area on the lower level.
Both have easy access to the pool terrace.
AUCTION ACTION
FRIDAY, 8 November
Cooroy
29 Overlander Ave: 4bed, 2bath, 4car house, pool, on 1754sq m, 12pm, Jeanette Catalano 0422 923 851 Kess Prior 0404 344 399 Hinternoosa. Sold prior Cooroy
9 Mary River Rd: 4bed, 1bath Queensland-style house on 1414sq m zoned medium impact industry, 1pm, Caroline Johnston 0409 953
311 Hinternoosa
Sunrise Beach
6 Woodlark Rise: 4bed, 2bath, 2car house, 11am, Peter TeWhata 0423 972 034 and Erica Newton 0410 603 519 Tom Offermann Real Estate
SATURDAY, 9 November
Noosa Heads
9/83 Noosa Pde: 3bed, 2bath, 1car waterfront townhome, pool, 2pm, Nic Hunter 0421 785 512 Tom Offermann Real Estate
Sunshine Beach
27 Nebula St: 5bed, 4bath, 2car house, pool, 3pm, Erica Newton 0410 603 519 Tom Offermann Real Estate
3 McAnally Dve: 4bed, 3bath, 4car house, pool, 4pm, Mike Hay 0417 624 059 David Conolly 0438 259 956 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group.
Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Tracy Russell with the dog-loving purchasers at 9 Lorikeet Dve, Peregian Beach. (439635)
A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house at 6 Woodlark Rise, Sunrise Beach, goes to auction at 11am Friday, 8 November. (437730)
A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 4 Netherby Rise, Sunrise Beach, goes to auction at 4pm Saturday, 16 November. (439635)
A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house at 6 Woodlark Rise, Sunrise Beach, goes to auction at 11am Friday, 8 November. (437730)
Breatheinthefreshseaairand take in sweepingocean viewsfromthis coastaloasis,perfectlypositioned withdirectbeachfrontageandeasyaccessfromthe garden to thesandandsurfofSunshineBeach.This classicbeachhouseshowcasesbeautifularchitectural features,timeless finishes,and atranquilmastersuite alllocatedinoneoftheSunshine Coast’smostpremier addresses,offeringprivacyandseclusionwhileiconic
HastingsStisjustashortdriveaway.Asyouapproach thehomepastmanicuredgardens,thesoundofthe ocean’s wavesaccompanyyour every step.Head upstairstothemainlivingareawherewraparound windows take fulladvantageofthebreathtakingocean andbeachviewsbeforeyou.A dramaticallyhigh ceiling mimicsthecurve of awavecomplementingthe coastal aestheticand stunningoutlook.
Mere minutesfromalluringLittleCoveBeachwithits powder-finesandandcrystal-clearturquoisewater,is Lumiere, cossettedinanexclusiveenclave,hugged by lushgardensandtheunspoiledNoosaNational Park. Fromtheelegantfoyerlookahead.Stealingthe limelightis ajewelbox of exhilaratingartistry,curation, designandwhitediamondindulgence,fashioned throughout by theinimitableDeborah Watson,with
whispersofthe Caribbean’smagicalStBartsanda vibrantspectrumoflusciousblues, warmwhites,oohs andaahs.Similarly,thegoodlifealfrescowheretaking centrestagearethedesigner’ssignature upholstered doubledaybedsostensibly floatingonthedazzling viridescentpool,whilethenearby spaandsun terrace have thebeautyofthe rainforest as abackdrop.
Agent Michael McComas 0447263663 michael@offermann.com.au
7/8 QUAMB YP LACE , NOOSAHEADS
Steppingintothis stunningly renovatedapartment, you areimmediatelyenvelopedin asenseofsophisticated allure.Seeminglysuspendedabove anivorysand beachandsparklingturquoisewaters,thespace offers breathtaking270-degreepanoramicviewsoftheNoosa Riverandbeyond.Picturebeingon‘your’wraparound terrace,bedazzlingseascapesacrosstheNoosaRiver to theNorthShoreandbeyond to theColouredSands.
Eyessouthalongthepark-fringedNoosavilleforeshore which stretches to theEverglades.Beyondis Mount Cooroy.Gull’s eyeviewsoftheazurewaterwaysaround NoosaHeads,rivermouthandnationalparksare on theright.Comeinside.Thereisanairofimmediate sophisticationwitha largeartworkofbrightred poppies,abreezy overlay witha restrainedpalette
Saturday 30November11am Saturday 12.00-12.30
Auction View Agent
EricSeetoo 0419757770 eric@offermann.com.au
31/24MU NNACRESCENT , NOOSAVILLE
Marvelatthepostcard-perfectviewofsun-splashed clear waterwaysandforeshores stretchinginfront of youtotheNoosaSpitandNoosaNorthShoreto beyond. Ascene-stealinglocation too,embracing awaterfrontdottedwith swayingpalms,bobbing pleasurecraft ontheNoosaRiver,pelicansandospreys glidingabove.Overlookingthe resident’sonlywhite sandbeach,jettiesandpool to thenorth,undercover
curvaceous terracesthat sweeppanoramicallyeast, then to thesouth overtreetops toverdantNoosaHill andtheNoosaNational Park,wrappingthefreshly sophisticatedapartmentwith270-degreepelicaneyeamazingviews.Whethersundowners,barbeques, languishingon asunlounge,drinkinginthoseviewswhateverthe reasonorseason,lifedoesn’tgetmuch better.
EMBRACE the carefree spirit beyond the sunkissed spectrum of vibrant blue like a cloudless sky, and the 180-degree eagle-eye views from Noosa National Park to the north, sweeping the turquoise Coral Sea along the foreshore. This is the most awe-inspiring position overlooking Sunshine Beach and a mere 5-minutes to surf and squeaky white sand.
Poised at the end of an acclaimed street, the residence has a deliberate discreet street profile, and the façade emphasises its architectural features.
Inside, admire how the granite-adorned foyer expands along the ceilinged gallery-like hallway. Enthused by nature, think cool Caribbean chic with a big beating heart, and every moment of the multiple leisure spaces, designed for loving life whatever the reason or season, remain relevant.
As expected, there are numerous bespoke finishes of zenith quality, craftsmanship and obvious practicality such as seemingly endless rich blackbutt flooring, white VJ ceilings, walls with timber slats, custom cabinetry, designer lights, and an abundance of plantation shutters in the extensive dining and living areas.
Disappearing doors afford an effortless connection to the undercover east and northfacing terraces which are sheltered from the winds, so capturing those extraordinary beach, sea and landscapes are year-round. Also see the fit and super-stoked returning from their treasured surf breaks in Alexandria Bay.
The northside terrace extends in a dramatic fashion, and length of the residence to the pool with washed timber decking and walls of fragrant jasmine, an alfresco dining area in-between, also an outdoor kitchen with barbeque. Genius design at play here with gas-lift windows spanning the lengthy kitchen bench and transforming it into a servery, maybe another space for breakfast with a view, or kids to enjoy a snag after a dip.
From indoors, the inspired primarily L-shaped kitchen with sandy stone-topped cabinetry including island breakfast bar, has all latest appliances, a walk-in pantry plus Coral Sea views to excite every passionate entertainer.
All bedrooms are next level. Testament to sweet dreams is the exquisite premier king suite retreat with plantation shutters, custom cabinetry including the bedhead, walk-in and built-in robes, and of course brilliant sunrises and lulling waves. The large ensuite has marble topped cabinetry, heated towel rails and a walkin shower, and there’s a gym/yoga room too.
Take the lift if you prefer to the lower level where three bedrooms have built-in robes. One has ‘those’ views; two have ensuites; and the
HOME ESSENTIALS
Address: 30 Enterprise Street, SUNSHINE BEACH
Description: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 garage
bathroom is two-way.
The living area with custom seating and a kitchenette opens to a sizeable undercover terrace with stairs to the main and pool levels, plus pots of bougainvillea. It extends to an additional undercover terrace. The north wing has a leisure/studio space with exposed beams and a separate wine room. Adjoining is a work aka creative space.
When it comes to holiday heaven and beach access, the location has it in spades. There’s a set of stairs one house away to Seaview Terrace, the leash-free doggie beach and of course outstanding surf breaks, are all a mere fiveminute walk away. Entry to the National Park is directly across the road or take the five-minute walk to the Parkedge Road entry.
“For those seeking a private safe, secure and matchless lifestyle, plus never to be interrupted 180-degree views from one of the most revered streets of Sunshine Beach, this is the supreme seaside escape,” comments Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Nic Hunter.
“The residence which embraces the idyllic sub-tropical vernacular, and ever-so chic Caribbean design, is the aspiration of many yet rarely available. The future value of this whitehot prized location, considered the Holy Grail by many, will always be underpinned.”
Facts & Features:
• Pool: 2.3mx11m; washed timber decking
• About: granite flooring front entry; foyer w statement linen covered barrel shape pendant; blackbutt flooring throughout; 4-person lift; white VJ ceilings, walls w feature slats, walls of plantation shutters; ducted air/ fans; entry level - study w custom cabinetry; 2-car garage w polished concrete flooring & potential mezzanine/hoist parking; laundry room white tiled, stone-topped cabinetry; main living w wall of white custom cabinetry & integrated gas fireplace; dining w statement designer chandelier; slide away doors extend to undercover terraces eastside to ocean & beach views & nth side (3.7mx7.8m) extends to poolside w daybed & outdoor shower
• Bedrooms Plus: 4 upper level - premier king suite retreat w view, plantation shutters, blackout blinds, custom cabinetry incl bedhead; WIR & BIR; ensuite w marble topped 2-basin cabinetry, heated towel rails & WI shower; gym/yoga room; lower level 3 bedrooms w BIRs; 1 w views 2 w ensuites + 2-way bathroom; living area w custom seating & kitchenette opens to undercover terrace w stairs to entry/main living/pool level & extends to undercover terrace w outdoor shower; northerly wing w leisure/studio space w exposed beams + wine room; adjoining
work/art/craft space w BI storage + additional store room & storage
• Kitchen: L-shaped w sandy stone-topped cabinetry incl 3 m island; WIP, Blum soft close drawers, Smeg 900 oven & 6-burner gas cooktop; Miele dishwasher; gas lift windows on nth side turn inside bench/server to outdoor kitchen w BBQ & alfresco dining w a NE
Coral Sea view
• Location: never to be interrupted grandstand
views 180 degrees headland Noosa National Park, Coral Sea & Sunshine Beach; near walkway to A-bay entrance; minutes to beach incl direct beach access & dog-friendly North Sunshine Beach; close to access for Noosa National Park; walk to Noosa Heads & Hastings Street via Hells Gates & Alexandria Bay; popular restaurants, cafes, bars & boutiques at the Sunshine Beach village are nearby + Sunshine Beach Surf Club & patrolled beach.
Inspect: Saturday & Thursday 12.00-12.30pm Auction: Saturday 23 November 12pm
Contact: Nic Hunter 0421 785 512, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE
HOME FOCUS
COSMOPOLITAN HEART OF NOOSA HEADS
DO you yearn for a shiny white contemporary treasure in the heart of Noosa Heads, where whatever the season, creating reasons to make indelible fun family memories, are everydayeasy? The answer is loving and living that dream in a substantial elevated residence with 180-degree views, in an established soughtafter neighbourhood.
The sparkling cool façade with fabled breeze block wall and landscaped gardens steals the limelight, in a serenely quiet cul-de-sac defined by lush streetscapes.
Open the gate to a private walled garden and lawn with basketball hoop. Come inside. Everywhere has been totally revitalised, and as you would anticipate the leisure space with oak-hued flooring, has connectivity to outdoors. Even on the south side with a tease of the pool.
Firstly, let’s head upstairs and be truly serious about living spaces. Admire the raked ceilings, VJ-profile walls and the port hole window in the dining area which takes in the verdant surrounds.
The open plan living space coalesces seamlessly with the undercover terrace. It stretches almost the width of the residence and also wraps and widens on the west side. It’s set-up for barbeques, is perfect for entertaining and drinking in those panoramic views of Noosa Hill, and across the Noosa National Park behind Sunshine Beach.
Commensurate and designed to suit a passionate cook is the L-shaped kitchen with white stone-topped cabinetry including semiisland breakfast bar, as well as a stand-alone version, pretty rattan pendants, white tiled splashback and pantry. Amongst the latest appliances are a Fisher & Paykel icemaker fridge and a Bosch four-hob gas cooktop.
Time to cool off? Head to the garden fringed with palms. Splash around in the stone-edged luminescent pool, watch happy kids and fourfooters on the lawn, and stop for a libation or a snooze in the cabana.
When it comes to sweet dreams, there are four bedrooms. Three upstairs are carpeted and have built-in robes. The premier king bedroom has verdant views and an ensuite with white feature wall tiles and stone topped timber cabinetry. Two bedrooms have a northerly aspect, one has access to the terrace and there’s a family bathroom with feature tiles and a shower/bath. On the ground level is a bedroom, also a bathroom with stone-topped timber cabinetry and pastel grey wall tiles It is also accessible from the garden and pool area.
The two-car garage has a dedicated workshop space, storeroom and laundry with full facilities including a linen store.
“The sun-saturated treasure has been totally re-imagined by incorporating the core fundamentals into what can only be perceived as the perfect family lifestyle for the sage investor,” remarks Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Eric Seetoo.
“It is located in a much sought-after estate,
dotted with parks and reserves, has bike-way links, is close to schools, even a golf course and is within walking distance to the spirited heart of Noosa Heads where lapping up its multitude of offerings is a magical experience.
“From bars and cafes to a cinema complex, boutiques, supermarkets, essential services, transport links and more, also proximity to Noosa Main Beach, Hastings Street and the Noosa National Park with its world-famous surfing reserve, who could ask for anything more?”
Facts & Features:
• House Area Internal: 207m2
• House Area External: 34m2
• Land Area: 611m2
• Pool: 2.8mx6.7m w stone tiled surround cabana 2.7mx3.7m
• About: oak hued flooring; fans/aircon; upstairs feature VJ walls, large porthole to view & raked ceilings; open plan living & dining
w access to undercover 13mx1.9m nth terrace wraps to west side w white sail & BBQ bench; 180 degree views; ground level living w access w to front garden; sth side to pool, cabana, rear garden & play area; 4 carpeted bedrooms 3 w BIRs: 3 upstairs - premier king bedroom w verdant views + over pool; ensuite w white feature wall tiles, stone & 2 basin-topped timber cabinetry; 2 bedrooms nth aspect 1 w access to terrace; bathroom w feature tiles, bath/shower; ground level bedroom + bathroom
• Kitchen: L-shaped w white stone-topped white cabinetry incl 2.5m semi-island & 1.8m island – both breakfast bars; 2 rattan pendants; white tiled splashback; pantry; Fisher & Paykel icemaker fridge; Miele oven; Bosch 4-hob gas cooktop; Ariston dishwasher
• Garage/Laundry: 2 car workshop; store room; bathroom w stone-topped timber cabinetry & pastel grey wall tiles; also access
from pool area; laundry w full facilities incl linen store
• External: high white front wall w breeze blocks; gardens professionally landscaped w heliconias, poinciana, palms and ground cover; private walled nth-facing terrace w stone tiles + lawn w basketball hoop; totally private from neighbours; rear garden fringed w palms + paper barks & frangipani incl lawn area; outdoor shower; storeroom access from side; rear lawn irrigation & garden lighting on timer; additional small boat parking area
• Location: cul de sac/no through road; elevated side of street to capture views; walk to Noosa Junction’s supermarkets, boutiques, cinema complex, restaurants, bars & cafes + transport links, essential services; short drive to schools, Noosa Aquatic Centre & sporting fields; 5 mins drive to Noosa Main Beach, Hastings St, Noosa National Park & eastern beaches
Contact: Eric Seetoo 0419 757 770, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE
Vallee Residence |
156 Valley Drive, Doonan
AUCTION
Wednesday, 4th December at 12PM
Positioned within the verdant expanses of the Noosa Hinterland, this exquisite residence offers a serene escape with breathtaking views. Designed by the renowned Reitsma and Associates, this home epitomizes contemporary mid-century modern style, seamlessly blending solid concrete and blockwork construction with innovative design elements. The result is a low-maintenance home that boasts excellent passive thermal properties, ensuring a comfortable environment year-round.
1/35 Viewland Drive, Noosa Heads
AUCTION
Friday, 15th November at 12PM
We are taking this fully renovated, three-bedroom Duplex to auction. Holiday let approval in place and sold fully furnished. Do not miss this quality property that has been designed by Tim Ditchfield Architects and beautifully crafted & styled by Anna Spiro Design. Outdoor entertaining with your own private pool, sitting high on Noosa Hill neighbouring Noosa National Park, a superb example of relaxed, modern, coastal design. It has everything you have wanted for a holiday home.
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INSPECT
Friday 8th November 11AM - 11:30AM
Saturay 9th November 12:30PM - 1PM
Monday 11th November 3PM - 3:30PM
Kate Cox 0438 695 505 Tony Cox 0402
14 Key Court, Noosa Heads
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$10,750,000
Discover waterfront living in this substantial 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home, located in the prestigious Noosa Sound. Boasting an enviable blend of privacy, size, and location, this property offers an unmatched lifestyle opportunity on a generous 893 square metres. As you approach, the expanse of this residence becomes immediately apparent, with off-street parking accommodating up to five vehicles, ensuring convenience for family and friends. Step inside the double-width front door with light-filling void above and encounter extensive open plan living spaces that seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living.
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ARCHITECTURALLY DESIGNED “SECRET HIDEAWAY”
IN an ever more frantic world, have you ever wished you could live in a location where you have the best of both worlds – a true nature sanctuary where you can escape the hustle and bustle but still be in close proximity to everything Noosa has to offer, so you can have it all?
Set on just over two hectares this residence delivers privacy, almost a “secret hideaway“. Architecturally designed, North facing with your very own lake filled with fish, turtles plus a plethora of birdlife and the odd kangaroo and koala. With a native woodland backdrop, each day nature puts on quite a show.
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Address: 198 Moorindil Street, TEWANTIN
Description: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 6 garage
Price: Offers over $4.5mil considered
Inspect: Saturday 9 November 10am – 10:30am
This home is an exercise in visual simplicity, but is carefully considered with outstanding eco credentials. An industrial look facilitated by judicious use of concrete, colour bond, glass and exposed steel, which adds a warmth with its rust-coloured accents.
Ascend the stairs to the central indoor/ outdoor alfresco area. Hardwood floors and retractable screens create a central breezeway between the main pavilion containing the
open plan kitchen/living/dining plus master retreat. An additional second pavilion contains two ensuited bedrooms – the separation and privacy is impressive.
The North-facing open plan living area features a palette of grey, concrete look tiles, white walls and expansive windows which frame the panorama of your own lake and the native woodland beyond.
The kitchen overdelivers. Stainless steel benchtops with designer white soft closing cabinetry, two integrated Asko dishwashers,
900 mm Ilve oven and 900mm Ilve induction stovetop with oodles of bench space, generous pantry and moulded double sinks at either end of the kitchen and Italian chrome tapware, all combine to produce a very functional kitchen.
A built-in hooded barbecue enables you to kick back and relax. This often sought after but rarely found combination of privacy, proximity and nature all delivered in a low impact home will appeal to those seeking to be surrounded by nature and leave a small environmental footprint.
Contact: Kate Cox 0438 695 505 and Tony Cox 0402 003 773, REED & CO. ESTATE AGENTS
520/61
Noosa Springs Drive
Noosa Heads
5 Bed | 3 Bath | 5 Car | Pool | 1,476m²
| A home that exudes style, class, and grandeur, in immaculate condition.
| A cobbled driveway behind a secure electric gate.
| High-quality construction, with reinforced block work and concrete slabs.
| Beautiful finishes, including polished limestone, travertine, and blackwood parquetry floors, and hand-crafted wrought iron door handles.
| A huge private media room with a walk-in wine cellar.
| North-facing, with some of the Sunshine Coast’s most spectacular views, abundant wildlife, and kangaroos-even swans at your back door.
| Located in a safe, secure gated community, just a short buggy ride to Relish Restaurant and all the amenities: golf, gym, pool, tennis, pro shop, & day spa.
| A stunning gallery-style corridor, perfect for displaying art.
| Just 5 minutes to the Junction shopping precinct, 8 minutes to Hastings Street, and 30 minutes to Sunshine Coast Airport.
Open for Private inspections Price Guide $10M
Marcus Dolby 0415 558 656
marcus.dolby@hpcprestige.com.au
hpcprestige.com.au
ProudlySupporting NOOSA
R&W Noosa proudly support the Noosa Heads SLSC
We wish the Noosa surf boat team all the best as they compete around the country. Here’s to an exciting season ahead!
825 ‘Fairways’ 100 Resort Drive Noosa Heads
2 bed | 2 bath | 1 car
• Exceptional, high-quality renovation with no expense spared
• Two private undercover balconies
• Air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout
• Undercover car space with secure storage
• Access to a day spa, gym, tennis courts, and pool facilities
Price Guide $1.35Million
Open Saturday 11-11:30am
Gillian McCauley 0467 600 009
Proudly Richardson&Wrench Noosa | 07 5447 4499
Catherine Silveri 0435 803 337
www.rwnoosa.com.au 23 Hastings Street, Noosa
321 ‘Sebel’ 32 Hastings Street Noosa Heads
2 bed | 2 bath | 1 car
- Strong holiday income and tax benefits
- Opposite Noosa main beach
- Located right on Hastings Street
- Courtyard view from your balcony
- Pool, spa, gym, and BBQ area
$2.2Million
Shane McCauley 0403 646 930
Proudly Richardson&Wrench Noosa | 07 5447 4499
Frank Milat 0438 528 148
www.rwnoosa.com.au 23 Hastings Street, Noosa
SINGLE-LEVEL APARTMENT WITH GOLF COURSE VIEWS
STEP into this impeccably renovated, second floor gem in Noosa Heads, and prepare to be captivated by its elegance and charm. With breathtaking golf course views, this beautifully presented apartment offers a seamless blend of style, functionality and comfort.
Designed with a thoughtful layout, the property boasts two outdoor undercover balconies allowing you to bask in the sun or relax in the shade, no matter the season.
Upon entering, you’ll be drawn to the centerpiece of this home the stunning kitchen bench top. This high-quality kitchen will awaken your inner chef with its top-of-the-line appliances and ample soft closing cabinetry. The open floor plan connecting the kitchen, dining, and living areas provides the perfect setting to enjoy the scenic views, whether you’re cooking, dining, or simply relaxing.
The apartment offers generous separation between the two bedrooms. The master bedroom, featuring a large en-suite and serene golf course views, is a true retreat. Both bathrooms have been exquisitely renovated, with heated flooring and towel rails adding a special touch. The bedrooms are also adorned with plantation shutters, enhancing the overall appeal.
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The primary outdoor entertaining area is where you’ll likely spend most of your time, enjoying the private, lush views of the golf course.
Contact: Gillian McCauley 0467 600 009 and Catherine Silveri 0435 803 337, RICHARDSON AND WRENCH NOOSA
Harmonious Elegance in a Verdant Garden Sanctuary
Amanpuri Place of Peace stands as a truly unique offering— a sanctuary for those who appreciate the finest in luxury, privacy, and natural beauty. With its exquisite design, exceptional features, and stunning landscapes, this estate provides an unparalleled lifestyle experience.
For discerning buyers ready to embrace a life of serenity and sophistication, this extraordinary property is not just a place to live; it’s a rare opportunity to create cherished memories and establish a legacy that will endure for generations to come.
Expansive 19 acre estate with over 6000 plants creating a private botanical oasis
Serene Lake with island spanning over 2 acres offering a tranquil natural retreat
Architecturally designed main residence with seamless indoor outdoor flow
Versatile secondary dwelling perfect for guest or multigenerational living
Resort-style pool, extensive solar power, and comprehensive irrigation for sustainable, luxury living Kimberlea Krause
AFFORDABLE NOOSA WATERS LIVING
2 HELM Court is a home that offers incredible opportunities in the highly sought-after Noosa Waters enclave. Set on a spacious 758m² corner allotment, this residence promises an exceptional lifestyle with comfort, privacy, and strong holiday rental potential. As you enter through the charming double doors, the home’s character is immediately evident. The soaring ceilings in the living areas create a bright, open atmosphere, making this property truly inviting.
The north-facing entertaining area and
outdoor aspect is one of the home’s standout features, ideal for hosting gatherings or enjoying a peaceful retreat. Whether you are sipping coffee in the morning or relaxing with evening cocktails, this alfresco space adds a perfect touch of tranquillity. Additionally, the property is council approved for holiday letting, offering an excellent investment opportunity. You can tap into Noosa’s booming tourism market, ensuring a lucrative income stream while also benefiting from long-term capital growth.
Contact: Nathan Howie and Jack Newton 0414 424 333, NOOSA ESTATE AGENTS
Nestled in one of Noosa Waters' most coveted locations, this charming 3-bedroom townhouse offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and coastal living.
NATHAN HOWIE 0414 424 333 JACK NEWTON 0418 332 247
River, this charming Queenslander home is the essence of relaxed coastal living. Nestled in a cool, laid-back riverside neighbourhood, it offers the perfect blend of a modern interior and classic charm.
INSPECT SAT 9TH & WED 13TH NOV 10:00AM - 10:30AM
0414 424 333
JACK
0418 332 247
NATHAN HOWIE
NEWTON
CHARMING COUNTRY LIFESTYLE CLOSE TO NOOSA
WELCOME to 71 Little Creek Road, Cooroibah – where charm, space, and serenity come together to create a truly magical lifestyle.
Nestled on 2.3 acres of flat, usable land, this character-filled property is perfect for those seeking the peace of country living with modern conveniences close at hand.
From the moment you step inside, you’ll be captivated by the timeless appeal of this home. Vaulted ceilings and polished timber floors set the tone for a warm, inviting atmosphere, while the abundance of windows allows sunlight to pour into the open-plan living areas. Bi-folds open onto an expansive wrap-around veranda that frames the home, offering the perfect spot to soak in the stunning surroundings or enjoy a refreshing dip in the sparkling in-ground pool.
At the heart of the home is a beautifully crafted country-style kitchen, complete with a stone benches, a curved island and an openplan design, perfect for both everyday family life and entertaining. The kitchen seamlessly flows onto the expansive wrap-around veranda, creating an ideal space for indoor-outdoor living. A wood fire adds to the charm and reverse cycle air conditioning provides year round comfort. A versatile loft serves perfectly as a bedroom or multipurpose room and offers peaceful views over the home and pool. The home also includes a well-appointed bathroom with a large soaking bath for ultimate relaxation, as well as a separate laundry for added convenience.
Connected by a breezeway, is a class 10a building with an additional two rooms, a modern bathroom and family space. The parking garage adjoins this space and is complete with a kitchenette.
Step outside and you’ll be greeted by greenery, abundant birdlife, and plenty of space for the kids to play or explore. Scenic evenings
around the fire-pit and summer BBQs by the pool are a way of life here.
With ample water storage and a dam, this property offers endless opportunities for
sustainable living and outdoor activities. 71 Little Creek Road is not just a home; it’s a lifestyle. Don’t miss your chance to make it yours.
PARADISE FOUND- “AMANPURI ESTATE”
AMANPURI Place of Peace, nestled within the tranquil setting of Tinbeerwah, offers a 19acre private estate of lush gardens and serene lakes, inviting a lifestyle of unparalleled privacy and natural beauty. This exceptional property is more than just a home; it’s a rare retreat where over 6,000 exotic plants, towering Bismarckia palms, and unique flora like the Madagascan plum create a botanical sanctuary. Sweeping pathways meander through vibrant landscapes, leading to a two-acre lake frequented by native birdlife, with peaceful spaces perfect for quiet reflection.
The main residence, architecturally designed to embrace luxury and nature, showcases high raked ceilings with a central skylight that bathes the interiors in natural light, highlighting exquisite Indian marble floors. A true chef’s kitchen with Miele appliances and a grand marble island is complemented by stacker doors in the living areas, blending the indoors with the lush outdoors and welcoming garden views and breezes. Designed for relaxation and effortless entertaining, the covered Sala adjoins the main living space, extending the home’s
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Address: 317 Dath Henderson Road, TINBEERWAH Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 8 garage Inspect: Saturday 9th November 11am to 11.30am Contact: Eliot and Kimberlea Krause – 0409 920 861, KRAUSE PROPERTY GROUP
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LITTLE COVE PARADISE/LUXE LIVING ADJOINING THE NOOSA NATIONAL PARK
NESTLED within the enchanting enclave of Little Cove, this exceptional residence embodies the essence of laid-back coastal living with style, framed by the majestic Noosa National Park.
Imagine greeting each morning to the melodious chorus of birds and the soothing murmur of the ocean. Here, the Noosa lifestyle unfolds with invigorating coastal walks right from your doorstep, where dolphin sightings and exploration of pristine beaches become a cherished part of daily life. For those who crave sun-drenched relaxation or thrilling surf breaks, the Little Cove beach is a mere 2-minute stroll away, and Hastings Street, with its vibrant dining, shopping, and entertainment, is just a short walk away.
Beyond the Palm Springs-inspired entrance, you’ll be welcomed by lush tropical gardens leading up to the stairs. As you step through the pivoting timber door, a world of refined luxury unfolds. This unique home or holiday house, known as ‘Lola,’ harmoniously blends contemporary Hamptons style with a touch of Queenslander charm and Scandinavian elegance. The design strikes a perfect balance between barefoot luxe and practicality, offering multiple spaces for gathering, entertaining, and creating lasting memories, while also providing
private retreats for everyone.
At the heart of the home lies the generous kitchen, a true masterpiece of design featuring V-J panelling, stone benchtops, and bespoke leather and brass-tone fittings. The expansive island bench with seating and high-end built-in appliances ensures both style and functionality. V-J panelling flows throughout the space, enhanced by high ceilings and an abundance of natural light. The luxurious design elements, including pendant lights, natural soft furnishings, warm-toned timbers, and modern furniture, come together to create an inviting and joyful atmosphere.
The open-plan living and dining areas, adorned with exquisite oak herringbone flooring, effortlessly connect to an undercover deck that spans the width of the residence. With a built-in BBQ, a 10-seater dining table, and a convenient kitchen servery window, this deck overlooks a fully tiled sunbathed swimming pool, complete with an outdoor shower and surrounded by lush tropical gardens. It provides a picturesque setting for family gatherings and watching the children splash about.
At the rear of the house, four of the five bedrooms offer serene views over the lush reserve, ensuring both privacy and tranquillity. The master suite is a secluded haven with a
stylish ensuite, walk in robe and its own private balcony. The second bedroom on the upper level and two bedrooms downstairs each extend to their own balconies, while the upper-level bunk room is designed as the ultimate kids’ retreat.
A modern bathroom with a bathtub and a guest powder room add convenience on this level.
The lower level features a spacious lounge room perfect for relaxation or quiet reflection, along with a versatile area ideal for a study nook. A shared bathroom and dedicated laundry complement the two well-appointed bedrooms that open to a large lawn area, ideal for children’s play and pets. An electric gate ensures privacy and security, and ample storage solutions throughout, including a large lockable room in the 2 garage, to cater to all your sporting hobbies.
Offered furnished, this property also presents exciting holiday letting opportunities. Enquire for further details and to experience this exceptional coastal retreat.
Facts & Features:
• House: 324m2
• Land Area: 607m2 adjoining the Noosa National Park
• 3 modern bathrooms w. stone vanity, 2nd w. bathtub
• Designated laundry; Miele washing & dyer
• 2 car garage with large lockable storage room; electric gates & security gate
• Established gardens w. irrigation.
• Location: 2 min walk to Little Cove Beach, Minutes to Noosa Coastal Walk & Surfing Reserve & Main Beach + Hastings Street.
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SIMPLY THE BEST OF THE BEST
EMBODYING the meaning of grandioso, this home at 520/61 Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Heads, exudes magnificence and elegance. Custom-designed by its owners to evoke the ambiance of a five-star luxury hotel, this property leaves no detail overlooked. Set on a grand 1,476m² north-facing lot—one of the largest in the exclusive, award-winning Noosa Springs community—it provides an unparalleled lifestyle with direct access to the renowned Noosa Springs Golf & Country Club and its array of luxurious amenities.
Entering through a bespoke wrought-iron security gate, you’re immediately struck by the timeless European-inspired architecture and meticulous attention to detail. The property features a cobblestone driveway, heavy blackwood timber doors, and exquisite polished limestone and blackwood parquetry flooring, setting the stage for a lavish living experience. The grand entrance opens to spacious rooms bathed in natural light from expansive, floor-toceiling windows, while soaring ceilings ranging from 3 to 7 meters enhance the sense of open grandeur.
The home boasts five substantial bedrooms, including two master suites—one upstairs and another expansive suite downstairs with spectacular golf course views, a grand walkin robe, and a lavish ensuite. The lower-level master suite is reminiscent of a presidential hotel suite, capturing comfort and elegance in every corner. The upper level flows seamlessly into vast living and entertaining spaces featuring Miele appliances, a butler’s pantry, and marble countertops, with sweeping views over the golf course, lake, and multiple fairways.
A private media room, complete with a walk-in wine cellar, offers an intimate space for relaxation. Outdoors, the saltwater wet-edge lap pool extends toward the scenic golf course, giving a tranquil illusion of merging with the natural landscape. Well-maintained gardens, a timber portico with Cardinal Creeper, and abundant native wildlife add to the allure of this residence. Located minutes from Noosa’s vibrant shopping and dining precincts, this home epitomizes a luxurious, resort-style lifestyle.
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STEPHEN KIDD DESIGN AND MODERN ELEGANCE
JUST a short walk from the Village and patrolled surf beach, this stunning Stephen Kidd-designed beachside residence embodies the essence of a modern beach house with its casual sophistication spread across two floors.
“Breezes on Pacific” is positioned to enjoy a delightful northeast aspect, it’s the perfect coastal retreat. Taking full advantage of its position, the home is nestled to the rear of the tropically landscaped, 569m2 level property.
A spacious podium-level patio overlooking the 8 metre pool with wading deck welcomes you to the garden-level entrance, featuring an impressive oversized pivoting timber front door.
Inside, a central wall artfully separates a generous rumpus room, complete with built-in cabinetry for books, games, and media, and welcomes the outside in via banks of louvres.
Three spacious bedrooms and a stylish bathroom fan to the rear of the home on the ground level, while a convenient laundry room provides direct access to a private drying yard.
A glass balustrade timber staircase leads to an upper floor bathed in natural light beneath soaring VJ-lined ceilings. Bi-fold doors open to
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reveal a covered 30sqm deck with an insulated roof, low-maintenance modular decking, built-in BBQ and refrigeration-perfect for entertaining family and friends whilst overlooking the pool.
Once again, expansive glass louvres welcome the coastal breeze and flood the living space with natural light, complemented by elegant hardwood timber floors. The centrepiece of the dream kitchen is an impressive stone waterfall-edge island bench,
featuring Bosch gas and electric cooking, zipfiltered rainwater, integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher, soft-close drawers, and abundant pantry space.
The beautiful primary bedroom on the northeastern side features walk-through robes and a distinctive floor-to-ceiling tiled ensuite.
A private bedroom at the rear of the house is accompanied by a third bathroom, while a convenient powder room nearby is perfect for entertaining guests.
Some of the homes standout features include solar power to reduce energy costs, ducted air conditioning for climate control, acoustic and thermal insulation, a motion sensor alarm, 3000-gallon rainwater tanks, computerized irrigation for effortless garden maintenance, stylish modular decking, and convenient automatic gates with audio/visual intercom.
This immaculately kept home seamlessly blends timeless architecture with modern comfort. “Breezes on Pacific” is a must-see if you value exceptional craftsmanship, spacious living areas, and a prime location near the
beach and local restaurants.
Whether you continue as a holiday rental (subject to council approval) or make it your permanent residence, this property offers versatile living options. With furnishings included, you can move in and start living today!
• Stunning Stephen Kidd-designed beachside residence
• Perfect coastal retreat with northeast aspect set back on 569m2 block
• Covered 30sqm deck with insulated roof, modular decking, built-in BBQ and fridge
• Spacious podium-level patio overlooking 8m pool with wading deck
• Two living areas, study nook, VJ-lined ceilings, timber floors
• Master bedroom with walk-through robes, floor-to-ceiling tiled ensuite
• Solar power (6kw), ducted air conditioning, acoustic/thermal insulation
NESTLED in one of Doonan’s best dress circle locations is this European influenced 4 bedroom and 3 bathroom residence. This lovely split level Villa offers space for all the family and visiting friends.
On entry though the bright filled foyer you will be awestruck by the Italian tile feature gas fireplace that exudes natural elegance and sets the tone of subtle luxury.
The spotted gum wood flooring adds depth to the large open plan living and dining area complete with glass sliding doors that open out to an alfresco dining area, sparkling saltwater pool and all backdropped by a stunning rainforest canopy of native and tropical plants.
Take the internal stairs across the feature bridge leading to the mezzanine level that is versatile and could be used as a home office, media room or kids space.
Beautiful Caesarstone bench tops adorn the sleek kitchen with ample storage, 6 burner gas cooktop, Bosch dishwasher and an island bench. There is also a convenient servery window for direct access to the alfresco dining for all those fabulous BBQ’s with family
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and friends.
The guest wing is private and set aside from the family bedrooms. It has a large open plan living space with built in wardrobe, lovely ensuite with neutral tones….plenty of room for visitors.
The master bedroom is tranquil and invites rest with full glass sliding doors that overlook the pool and the peaceful gardens. Split level with the ensuite and walk-in robe on the upper level. The ensuite is large and very luxurious with a massive double walk-in shower, free standing bath, double sinks and heated towel
rails. The walk in robe has ample storage and all complete with a split air conditioner and ceiling fans for comfort. In fact, all the bedrooms have aircon, ceiling fans and carpeted with near new impressive Bremworth New Zealand wool!
The further two bedrooms are both large and comfortable with walk-in wardrobes.
The main bathroom has a walk in shower and free standing bath and is adjacent to the large linen press.
There is also a massive and very functional
laundry right off the kitchen and the double garage, complete with internal access to the house which also has a very large secret mancave that is perfect for the tinkering man.
To add even more value to this stunning property is an added downstairs versatile studio which is perfect for a home office or home practitioner with its own separate entry, lovely deck and powder room. There is also a handy storage room.
The gardens are peaceful with a glorious fresh smelling rainforest canopy framing the backdrop of the house, inviting the bird song. There are lovely vege boxes, a handy garden shed and plenty of flat land for the kids to play on.
The saltwater swimming pool is inviting and sits perfectly amongst the tropical landscape. 45,000 litre tank water, large septic and 4kw solar panels this property is energy efficient. Close to Noosa’s famous beaches and restaurants, only 30 minutes to Sunshine Coast Airport, with school pick up in the street in one of Noosa’s hinterland dress circle streets.
Address: 41 Valley Drive, DOONAN Description: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4 garage Inspect: Saturday, 9 November 10am-11am Auction: Saturday, 23 November onsite 2pm
Contact: David Berns 0408 629 438, DAVID BERNS REAL ESTATE
CIRCLE FAMILY HOME IN NOOSA
AUCTION ON-SITE
23RD NOVEMBER 2PM
• Tranquil living and entertaining with this European influenced luxury resort style residence
• Impressive architect design with sparkling pool and plenty of room for the family
• Guest wing with living area
• Mezzanine level and versatile studio
• Situated in Doonan’s ‘Golden Triangle’
• Close acreage to Noosa’s famous beaches, restaurants and lifestyle
LAGUNA ON THE MOVE!
WE HAVE MOVED FROM NOOSA PARADE TO A PRIME NOOSAVILLE LOCATION
WE are here! We are delighted to announce that due to our growing business demands, we have moved our Noosa Parade, Noosa Heads office to a beautiful new location.
Our new address is SHOP 2, 239-245 GYMPIE TERRACE, NOOSAVILLE, in the Colonial Resort. Our Holiday Department will maintain their current address of 4/235 Gympie Terrace, and we still are operating from our other high profile offices at Tewantin and Gympie.
With 46 years of history encapsulated in Noosa Heads, we are looking forward to enjoying the same longevity in Noosaville!
The new office will provide high visibility for our clients with a fresh, modern look, with easy access and plenty of car spaces.
We will still be offering our usual and expected standard of excellence in service across our Holiday and Permanent Property Management portfolios. Our Sales Consultants will continue to provide professional and expert advice and experience, 7 days a week.
Laguna Real Estate is an award winning agency. Our Agency has been recognised over 54 times in two decades by industry bodies over 45 years of independent ownership. We are honoured to have just been nominated
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as Finalists in the REIQ 2024 Awards for Excellence, Large Residential Agency category.
All our team are looking forward to welcoming you to our new premises. We invite you to pop in to say hello…we’d love to buy you a coffee at Depot next door.
See you soon!
Laguna Real Estate, 5474 4447. sales@ lagunarealestate.com.au
PERFECTLY UNASSUMING YET REMARKABLY SPACIOUS
SET in the quiet cul-de-sac of Riverpark Drive, Ringtail Creek, this 3-bedroom, tiled, open-plan home offers a great opportunity to create your own family-friendly acreage. With the master suite & study positioned away from the other bedrooms, this home offers completely tiled, spacious interiors that open out to a pool and entertainment area, it’s perfect for hosting or simply enjoying the peace and quiet.
The 5 acres of flat, flood-free land is easy to maintain with its irrigation and dual septic system already in place along with 2 water tanks. Plus, you’re less than 15 minutes from the Noosa River, offering the best of both worlds—rural tranquility with easy access to local hotspots.
The 5-bay shed provides plenty of room for vehicles, tools, or hobbies, giving you the flexibility to shape this property to suit your needs. This is your chance to secure a wellequipped acreage and make it your own.
• 3 bedrooms with plenty of natural light
• Open-plan living and dining area
• Outdoor pool with adjoining entertainment space
• Flat, flood-free land for easy maintenance
• Installed irrigation system for garden upkeep
• Dual septic system for efficient waste management
• Two water tanks; large 5-bay shed for storage or workspace
• Less than 15 minutes to the Noosa River
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Address: 15 Riverpark Drive, RINGTAIL CREEK Description: 3 bedrooms, 2
1-1.30pm Contact: Beau Lamshed 0402 699 303, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to create the ideal family retreat. Contact us today to arrange a
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•“Natalie’s On Ward”- nowtomarketafter47 yearsofownership
•Riverside locationwith postcard viewsfromthe large rear deck
