Noosa Today - 22nd November 2024

School ends forever

About 200 Sunshine Beach State High School Year 12 students attended their final school assembly on Thursday before busing it to Main Beach and bursting into the sea in what has become a joyous tradition for final year students across Noosa.

It was an exciting day for the students who returned to school in the afternoon for a graduation ceremony before attending their school formal at RACV in the evening.

As the students celebrated parents took photos of the occasion and chatted about their children’s plans for the future, beginning with their Schoolie week.

Some had booked holidays overseas to Bali or Fiji, some were heading to the Gold Coast and others were opting for quieter escapes with friends to places like Byron Bay.

Future plans were also mixed with some students having secured places at universities or apprenticeships, some not sure which direction on which to embark and others taking a gap year.

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Let’s go. (Rob Maccoll)

Noosa innovation

A Noosa-based fintech has taken the global stage by storm, with its founder, Rob Neely, being named the 2024 US Fintech Innovator of the Year at an awards ceremony in New York on Friday 15 November.

What started as a small idea in Noosa four years ago to combat online scams has become a revolutionary platform that is reshaping digital security and financial technology globally.

Securely Group’s flagship product called Pay-

Ewe is the first in the world to verify social media users’ profiles back to a bank account.

According to Rob Neely, president of Securely Group, the accolade is a testament to the company’s cutting-edge approach and unwavering commitment to making the online world safer for everyone.

“The recognition solidifies the Sunshine Coast’s emergence as a global tech hub, known globally as the Silicon Coast. This growth has

been strongly supported by the Sunshine Coast Council and Regional Development Australia Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast,” he said.

vations, achievements, and standout companies, products, and individuals in the fintech space.

“The win underscores the potential of Australian ingenuity and innovation to make a lasting impact on the world stage.”

The US FinTech Awards are a set of prestigious awards that recognise and celebrate excellence in the financial technology (fintech) industry in the United States. These awards typically honor inno-

The Awards are designed to highlight the most influential, disruptive, and forward-thinking companies and innovations driving transformation in finance.

According to Mr Neely, as online marketplaces continue to grow, so too do the risks associated with online scams.

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A couple of weeks prior to the State Government election Ms Jackson made a formal complaint to the Australian Press Council, in which she stated:

“Noosa Today did not provide fair and balanced reporting about candidates during the recent election period. Noosa Today’s editions of 4th and 11th October continued to show great bias and favouritism of one candidate Sandy Bolton, which consisted of extremely disproportional representation of that candidate in the newspaper.”

This week the Australian Press Council informed Noosa Today of the outcome of their investigation into the complaint, finding Noosa Today had provided “fair and balanced reporting over the election period”.

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“After careful consideration of the complainant’s concerns and the publications response, the Council’s Secretariat has decided not to refer the complaint for further consideration. In reaching this decision, we have taken into account that the articles supplied by the publication establish it has taken reasonable steps to provide a balance of political views, policies, candidates and parties during the recent election period. On that basis, the publication has established there was fair and balanced reporting over the election period. Further, there are no identified inaccuracies in the articles. We also note the publication has editorial discretion in the selection of stories to be reported on, including the selection of letters to the editor and associated commentary.

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It’s definitely the time of year for awards and some of the latest to be bestowed on locals are quite impressive.

Congratulations to Rob Neely for making online payment safer for everyone and his recognition for doing so on the international stage in New York.

Well done Clair Smith, our Queensland Australia Day awards local hero, for saving our wildlife.

Congratulations to the businesses that were recognised recently in the Sunshine Coast business awards, the Red Cross members for recognition of their work and to Butchers of Noosa for their award winning pork sausages. And congratulations to the Tourism Noosa members who have earned recent awards.

It’s nice to be recognised for the work you do or efforts you make.

Even Noosa Today this week received validation our recent election coverage was fair, balanced and accurate. It wasn’t an award. It was in response to a complaint. But it was still nice to receive that finding by an independent assessor, the Australian Press Council. On another note, if you’re looking for some entertainment and you love the theatre and musicals then treat yourself to Noosa Arts Theatre’s latest production. Ladies in Black is a great show, a good laugh, with good music, a story that takes you back to 1959, and some fabulous dresses.

There’s no dozing off in this show.

- Margaret Maccoll

The Australian Press Council this week cleared Noosa Today of Political Bias in its election coverage in response to a complaint made by Ingrid Jackson.

The Australian Press Council found Noosa Today’s coverage of the State Election to be fair, balanced and accurate.

Hero of the year named

Claire Smith, founder of Wildlife Rescue Sunshine Coast, was named the 2025 Local Hero for Queensland at the 2025 Australian of the Year Awards recipients for Queensland ceremony held in Brisbane on Monday night.

A fierce protector of all living things, but especially native Australian wildlife, 59-yearold Claire founded the first dedicated, volunteer-run, 24-hour wildlife rescue service in Queensland with a purpose to educate, rescue and rehabilitate.

Over decades of advocacy and conservation, she has actively forged relationships within the community, educating people about wildlife management through online resources and speaking on radio and in person. She engages with all levels of government to advise on policy decisions, motivating them to take action to protect native species through habitat preservation.

Claire raised more than $600,000 to directly assist those caring for injured animals after the 2019 bushfires and fundraised to establish Queensland’s first dedicated kangaroo hospital and purchase two wildlife ambulances to facilitate more animal rescues. Claire inspires others

to join her fight to protect our precious native fauna with her compassion and determination.

The 2025 Australian of the Year for Queensland is Geoffrey Smith, co-founder, Australian Spatial Analytics.

Data analyst Geoffrey Smith recognised the untapped potential of neurodivergent people to contribute to the workforce in Australia.

Geoffrey co-founded Australian Spatial Analytics (ASA), a work-integrated social enterprise providing geo-spatial and engineering services, addressing a skills shortage in the technology industry. Of their employees, 80 per cent are neurodivergent and 61 per cent have come from long-term unemployment, reflecting the social barriers that are often experienced by neurodivergent people.

While the unemployment rate for adults with autism is some ten times higher than that of the general population, 35-year-old Geoffrey knows that their unique skillset can make them an asset in the workplace.

Social worker and scholar, Dr Bronwyn Herbert, is the 2025 Senior Australian of the Year for Queensland.

Dr Bronwyn Herbert completed a Bachelor of Social Work at age 40 years, her master’s at age 61, and was awarded her PhD last year at age 90.

As a social worker, Bronwyn noticed many children who experienced homelessness with their parents, fell into homelessness as adults. She wanted to know why – and retired at 81 so she would have time to study this for her thesis.

Now 91, Bronwyn’s work and research has changed countless lives nationally and contributed to a better understanding of homelessness and how to break the cycle.

The 2025 Young Australian of the Year for Queensland is scientist, Dr Katrina Wruck.

Based on her research, 30-year-old Katrina has set up a profit-for-purpose business, Nguki Kula Green Labs, which is poised to transform the consumer goods sector by harnessing the power of green chemistry, while inspiring others to step into STEM.

Katrina’s method of converting mining byproducts to zeolite LTA – which can remove contaminants from water that cause hardness – will be commercialised.

Her postdoctoral research examines how to break down dangerous ‘forever chemicals’ into benign ones.

“These national awards highlight and honour Queenslanders who are making a lasting impact and empowering communities across the state and the nation,” Queensland Premier David Crisafulli said.

National Australia Day Council CEO Mark Fraser said the Queensland award recipients were all committed to making a difference.

“Geoffrey’s approach to inclusiveness and ability is making a difference for people and business; Bronwyn has dedicated a lifetime to helping others and creating change; Katrina’s research is creating a healthier outlook for our future and the environment; while Claire’s dedication and influence is saving our wildlife,” he said.

The Queensland recipients will join those from the other states and territories for the national awards to be announced on 25 January 2025.

For more information on the Australian of the Year Awards, visit australianoftheyear.org.au.

Noosa’s very own Rob Neely receives innovator award

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“Australia faces losses of up to $2.7 billion annually from scams, and with eight out of every ten scams originating from Meta platforms, it’s a staggering figure that highlights the urgent need for more secure digital transaction solutions,” he said.

“Pay-Ewe promises to revolutionise the way we conduct financial transactions on social media platforms like Facebook Marketplace, ensuring a safer and more rewarding user experience.”

Mr Neely said Pay-Ewe offers a world-first approach to secure payments.

“Pay-Ewe’s unique approach to payment verification sets a new global standard. By integrating directly with Australia’s leading banks through the innovative ConnectID platform, Pay-Ewe ensures that every transaction is linked to a verified bank account, eliminat-

ing the risk of fraudulent profiles,” he said.

“With scammers accounting for nearly 30 per cent of all profiles on platforms like Facebook Marketplace, Pay-Ewe is bringing a much-needed layer of trust to digital transactions. Our goal is to create a safer digital marketplace.”

Pay-Ewe has already established direct links with Australia’s four major banks through the ConnectID platform, making it the first fintech company to offer this level of secure verification for transactions on Social Media platforms.

Mr Neely is confident that Pay-Ewe is poised to become a game-changer in the Australian digital payment landscape.

“Its launch marks a significant step forward in reducing the financial impact of scams and ensuring that Australians can transact confidently online.”

Noosa’s Rob Neely has been named the 2024 US Fintech Innovator of the Year. (Supplied)

Rob Neely at an awards ceremony in New York.

A huge, tiny achievement

By Abbey Cannan

At a time when Australia faces a critical housing affordability crisis, a Noosa man’s innovative approach to sustainable living is providing hope and inspiration.

Shane Christensen, a local chainsaw sculptor, has constructed a beautiful tiny house on wheels for himself and his daughter using recycled materials sourced primarily from the Reviva Reuse Shop at Noosa Waste and Resource Recovery Centre.

“I just wanted to try and get out of the expensive rental market and into something that my daughter and I can call our own,” Shane said.

His journey began four years ago, driven by a passion for waste reduction and sustainable living—a passion instilled in him by his late father, a builder with 40 years of experience in solar passive design.

“I knew I wanted to do it for a while, my dad was a builder so I grew up learning the skill set from him,” Shane said.

“My friends and family have heard me talking about it for a long time, and probably got sick of hearing about it.”

Together, they began the project that would not only serve as a home but as a testament to the power of reusing and repurposing materials.

“My dad passed away last year, so this was our last project to do together,” Shane said.

“He helped with the designing side of things. So this was a pretty sentimental project in a lot of ways to be able to incorporate his 40 years of building experience into the design.”

Much of the corrugated iron, timber, windows, doors, and indoor components like the sink, shelving, utensils, and decor were salvaged from the Reviva Reuse Shop.

“You can invest money or time and I put the time into it,” Shane said.

“It’s under $35,000 for the total cost. Generally about half the cost is material and half the cost is

labour, but when it comes to recycling a lot more time is needed to source materials.”

Mark Borgert, waste coordinator at Noosa Council – which operates the waste facility where the Noosa Reviva Shop is situated – said Shane’s creation highlights the incredible potential of recycling.

“This remarkable project, crafted from discarded materials, demonstrates how innovative thinking, a commitment to sustainability and reducing our environmental footprint, can transform waste into valuable resources,” he said.

“It’s a reminder to all of us to think twice before we dismiss something as rubbish and condemn it to landfill.”

Incorporating the principles of solar passive design, Shane’s tiny house is a prime example of how sustainable building practices can address the housing affordability crisis.

His innovative use of recycled materials demonstrates that eco-friendly housing can be both beautiful and cost-effective.

The staff at the Reviva Reuse Shop have enjoyed seeing Shane’s resourcefulness lead to such a remarkable outcome.

Reviva Reuse Shop Noosa manager Mitchell McIntrye said, “Shane is a true testament to what can be created with a reuse and repurpose mindset.”

“His home is a winning outcome for the environment while also saving money. Our team is so proud of what he has achieved using second hand materials from Reviva.”

In a world where sustainable living and affordable housing are urgently needed, Shane’s tiny house stands as an example of how a home can be built with minimal resources.

His story is a powerful reminder of what can be achieved through creativity, dedication, and a commitment to making a difference.

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Shane Christensen has constructed a tiny house on wheels for himself and his daughter. (Supplied)

Shane Christensen’s tiny house.

Much of the materials were salvaged from the Reviva Reuse Shop.

Shane’s daughter helping out.Local chainsaw sculptor Shane Christensen building his tiny home.

The construction journey began four years ago.Shane’s daughter hanging about during the construction process.

Drew set to make his mark

Sunshine Coast motorbike racer Drew De Boer has signed a groundbreaking multi-milliondollar deal with Yamaha USA to race in the MotoAmerica championship, along with a major sponsorship from Monster Energy.

This deal represents a remarkable comeback for 36-year-old De Boer, who, after a life-altering crash just a year ago, has defied the odds to return to professional racing at the highest level.

De Boer has spent much of his career in relative obscurity, working as a test and development rider for Suzuki in Japan.

His early potential was evident when he was offered a spot in the 125cc Moto3 championship at just 17.

However, a series of setbacks derailed what seemed like a promising career in international racing.

Rather than give up, De Boer used these chal-

lenges as motivation to carve out a respected role behind the scenes, working with several top MotoGP teams as a development rider.

In 2020, after years of contributing to the sport from the sidelines, De Boer made the bold decision to return to professional racing. But in 2023, tragedy struck during a test session at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan. A devastating crash at 230 km/h left him with multiple fractures and severe internal injuries, leading doctors to fear that he might never walk again.

De Boer, however, refused to accept this prognosis. His road to recovery was long and arduous, but his determination and relentless spirit saw him back on a bike just 11 months later.

His return to the track was nothing short of miraculous, and by October 2024, De Boer made a bold move to the United States to try out for Yamaha USA’s MotoAmerica team.

Best sausages in the state

It’s official - Noosa has the best sausages in the state.

A boutique butcher shop at Sunrise Beach, Butchers of Noosa, that has been open only a year, was this month awarded Queensland’s Best Australian Pork Sausage at the Australian Meat Industry Awards, and will take their sausages to Tasmania in February to compete for the national title.

Luke Marshall began his butcher’s apprenticeship in 2000, and, in a quirky twist of fate, has returned to the same location to run his own butcher shop along with three other local butchers and his wife Kayla, who assists in the store.

Kayla said after completing his apprenticeship Luke worked in and managed other butcher shops around Noosa before deciding it was

time to have his own place.

His timing coincided with the lease becoming available at Sunrise Beach Shopping Centre and with a stylish new look, Butchers of Noosa was born.

Without giving away the secrets to their award-winning pork sausage, Kayla said its high standard came from using a simple, but tasty recipe and its ingredients of good quality meat sourced from Bangalow pork.

She said the shop had a range of specialty sausages as well as sausage rolls and pies, all made in-store.

Butchers of Noosa, at 2 Grasstree Court, Sunrise Beach, celebrated its first birthday on Wednesday.

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His stunning recovery and evident talent during the tests quickly caught the attention of Yamaha, who, impressed by his performance and grit, offered him a lucrative three-year contract to race at the pinnacle of American motorcycle racing.

De Boer now stands poised to compete against the best riders in the MotoAmerica series, with Yamaha USA and Monster Energy backing him every step of the way.

“I’ve had to fight for every step I’ve taken, and to be here now, racing at the pinnacle of U.S. motorcycle racing with Yamaha and Monster Energy behind me, it feels surreal,” De Boer said.

“This is more than just a comeback; it’s a testament to the power of perseverance. I want to show everyone that anything is possible if you don’t give up.”

With Yamaha and Monster Energy now in his corner, De Boer is set to make his mark in the Mo-

toAmerica championship, elevating both his career and the sport itself.

His incredible journey from recovery to toplevel racing will undoubtedly serve as inspiration for aspiring riders and fans alike, proving that sheer determination can overcome even the greatest of challenges.

Jim Roach, Motorsport director for Yamaha USA, expressed his enthusiasm saying, “Drew’s determination and talent are truly inspiring. We are thrilled to welcome him to the Yamaha family and look forward to seeing him push the limits.”

Brian D. Cummings, Global Motorsports director at Monster Energy, echoed those sentiments: “Drew is a fighter. His remarkable comeback after such a severe injury speaks volumes about his character and drive. We are proud to be part of his journey and beyond.”

Kayla and Luke Marshall with their award-winning sausages and the award to prove it. (Rob Maccoll)

Drew De Boer has signed a groundbreaking multi-million-dollar deal.

Sunshine Coast motorbike racer Drew De Boer. (Supplied)

Walk of honour, reflection

As the sun set on their final days as students of Good Shepherd, the Year 12 Class of 2024 were honoured and celebrated in an emotional, unforgettable tradition, – the ‘Walk of Honour’.

The anticipation rose amongst the cohort and parents began to assemble to witness the entire student body come together to cheer, creating a moment of pride, reflection, and anticipation for the future.

Jo Foley, Head of Senior Years Students, said, “Students from Prep to Year 11 line the paths, clapping and cheering as the Year 12s walk by, taking in the admiration of their peers. For many, it’s one of the most moving moments of their school journey. It’s equally special for parents, who get to witness their children stepping into adulthood.”

The ‘Walk of Honour’ was accompanied by a playlist of the most memorable songs from each year of the students’ school life. The procession began and ended at the College Chapel, where students received blessings for the future in front of their families and friends.

For many of the 2024 graduates, this was a full-circle moment, as they had first walked the College grounds as young students in the Junior Years, embarking on a journey that would now culminate in graduation.

As the class transitions from Good Shepherd students to alumni, College Captain Cate Hardinge reflects proudly on the journey: “It’s been an incredible path of growth. We’ve made lifelong memories and forged friendships that will carry us forward, no matter where life takes us.” Speaking to her peers at graduation, Cate reflects “All the tears, smiles, cries and laughs, all of the nights and days spent feeling emotions stronger than ever, have shown us the sheer beauty in change. Sometimes life hurts and sometimes life is incredible. Our years at Good Shepherd have enabled us to feel life with every inch of our minds, bodies, and souls.”

College Captain Oscar Wood echoes the sentiment, adding, “Today, we celebrate the culmination of 13 years of change, growth, and learning. While we’re leaving behind school life, we’ll forever be the GSLC Class of 2024, bound together by the memories and friendships we’ve created.”

Good Shepherd principal Anthony Dyer re-

marked on the emotional nature of the event:

“It’s always a touching moment when the whole student body comes together to wish our graduates well, especially as my own son is amongst the graduating group. The ‘Walk of Honour’ captures the spirit of our College in a way no other celebration can. We have no doubt that these students

will go on to do great things, and we are excited to follow their journeys.”

Both Cate and Oscar agree, “Though we may feel a little nervous, we know we’re not facing the future alone.” It’s a sentiment that holds true, for while the class of 2024 is closing their chapter at Good Shepherd, they will always remain part of

the GSLC community, no matter where life takes them.”

While tears were shed by students, parents, teachers, and graduates alike, the wider College community is filled with anticipation and excitement for the bright futures awaiting these young alumni.

Noosa graduates run through a Guard of Honour tunnel

Noosa Christian College Year 12 students and their families gathered for the Tribute and Graduation Chapel on Tuesday 12 November.

The event was a memorable occasion filled with reflection, heartfelt tributes, laughter, and tears as the College community came together to celebrate the character and achievements of their Year 12 students.

Photos spanning the past 13 years captured memories from Prep in 2012 to Year 12 in 2024.

Following the service, students from various year levels formed a Guard of Honour tunnel, through which the Year 12 students ran, cheered on by the entire school community.

They then participated in the Ring the Bell ceremony, where each student rang the bell once for every year they had attended Noosa Christian College.

To end the day, a lovely afternoon tea was enjoyed by all. The end of each year at Noosa Christian College brings a blend of emotions.

“We are immensely proud of the outstanding young men and women in the Class of 2024. We wish them every success in their future endeavours and pray for God’s blessings on their journey ahead.”

Year 12 students ran through a Guard of Honour tunnel.Noosa

Christian College school captain Andie Voigt. (Supplied)

Noosa Christian College Year 12 students graduating in 2024.

Students from Prep to Year 11 line the path and dream of the day they will enjoy their own ‘Walk of Honour.’

An emotional day for friends.

College Captains Bella Tate, Cate Hardinge, Oscar Wood and Remy Andersen enjoyed some precious moments with the youngest GSLC cohort. (Anneka Sipp Photography)

Every student and staff member lines their path to wish them all the best.

Race to the ocean. Sunshine Beach State High School class of 2024 gather on Main Beach.

A leap of joy. (Rob Maccoll)

Friends celebrate the last day. ( We’ve finished.

Be ready for natural disaster

Do you know what to do when, not if, a natural disaster strikes at your home?

Now is the time to arm yourself with the practical information and resources from emergency services experts, to prepare your household for extreme weather at Council’s free Good Neighbours community events.

“As we continue to experience more intense storms and unpredictable weather patterns, it becomes even more important for households to ensure they’re prepared for anything Mother Nature throws at us,” Noosa Council Community Recovery and Resilience officer Angela Romanowski said.

“These Good Neighbours events provide Noosa residents with information straight from SES and Rural Fire Service representatives about how to make the best possible choices before, during and after natural disasters.

“Importantly, these events will also show you how to help vulnerable and new residents in your area during a disaster.”

The two-hour events include free food, interactive activities and entertainment.

“Getting to know your neighbours is another

Man charged with sexual assaults on three women

A 20-year-old man has been charged with sexual offences after reports multiple women had been inappropriately touched while exercising on footpaths in Buderim, Mountain Creek and Sippy Downs.

Police will allege the man inappropriately touched three women, not known to him, on three separate occasions at Glenfields Boulevard in Mountain Creek on 11 September, Cavalry Way in Sippy Downs on 29 October and the corner of Hawthorn Court and Kar-

awatha Drive in Buderim on 9 November.

Investigations by the Sunshine Coast Criminal Investigation Branch led to the arrest of a 20-year-old Mountain Creek man on 8 November and he has since been charged with three counts of sexual assault.

He is due to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on 29 November.

Police are appealing to anyone with further information or anyone who has witnessed similar incidents to contact police.

crucial part of disaster resilience and these Good Neighbours events are also a terrific way to get to know the people living near you - which could

make a very big difference during an extreme weather event,” Ms. Romanowski said.

Attendees will also meet local SES, Rural Fire Service, and Noosa Council representatives who will be available to answer questions and provide guidance in preparing for the season ahead. Event details:

• At Lake Cootharaba / Boreen Point: Friday 22 November, 4-6pm, at the picnic area across from the Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club.

• At Teewah Beach: Friday 6 December, 4-6pm, at the Teewah Rural Fire Service Station.

• At Noosa North Shore: Saturday 14 December, 4-6pm, at the Noosa North Shore Fire Station, Homeport Track.

Visit disaster.noosa.qld.gov.au to register for disaster text alerts and keep up to date with the latest disaster emergency information. This initiative was made possible through joint funding from the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

Teen fights for life after two-vehicle Cooroy crash

The northbound lanes of the Bruce Highway through Cooroy were closed to traffic following a two-vehicle traffic crash about 7am on Tuesday morning that left a teenage boy with life-threatening head and chest injuries.

Traffic stopped for a couple of hours as emergency services teams rushed to aid the injured youth.

Southbound lanes of the highway were also closed for about 20 minutes to enable LifeFlight paramedics to attend.

The Sunshine Coast-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew airlifted the teenager to hospital after his car and a crane truck collided.

Queensland Police Service (QPS) officers closed the highway and Queensland Fire Department firefighters cut the teenager from his car.

The LifeFlight helicopter landed on the highway close to the scene.

The LifeFlight critical care doctor and Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) flight paramedic worked with local QAS paramedics to treat the patient who was intubated and flown to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) in a critical condition.

A 20-year-old man has been charged with sexual offences on the Sunshine Coast.

Traffic at standstill on Bruce Highway after crash at Cooroy.

LifeFlight lifts a critically injured teenager to hospital. (LifeFlight)

Emergency services closed the Bruce Highway and aided an injured teenager after a crash at Cooroy. (LifeFlight)

Lake Entrance Bvld residents taking tips from local SES controller Warren Kuskopf. (Supplied)

Council pride over report

Answering 45,000 phone calls, diverting nearly 45,000 tonnes of waste from landfill and lending out more than 1 million items from libraries were among the efforts included in the 2023/24 Annual Report, adopted on Monday by Noosa Council.

The Annual Report details Council’s activities from 1 July, 2023 to 30 June, 2024 during a time marked by labour shortages, material supply constraints and high construction costs.

“Serving our community is at the heart of everything Council does and we’re proud of what this small but hard-working council has delivered, despite challenges,” Mayor Frank Wilkie said.

“Our Infrastructure Services team delivered more than $39 million in capital works, including more than $6 million of bridge upgrades, $5.3 million of rehabilitation and reseal works to local roads and building the new $1.95 million Olive Donaldson Pavilion at Noosa District Sports Complex.”

“The Noosa Spit Dog Beach Sand Nourishment project finished in June, two months ahead of schedule to protect this popular recreational area and Noosa Sound from storm swells.”

There was $1,510,991 distributed in Community, Environment & Economic Grants to support local organisations and activities. Council also assessed 650 lodged development applications, with 599 approved applications aligning with the Noosa Plan.

Council secured $14.7 million in grant funding and $127 million in Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) disaster recovery funding, which enabled repairs and reconstruction of 31 landslides and 15 stormwater culverts and drains impacted by the 2022 flood event.

“The Operating Surplus Ratio of 5.31 per cent shows we’re operating efficiently and generating small surpluses which are reserved for future investments or to cover emergent costs,” Cr Wilkie said.

Council also achieved another unqualified audit opinion from the Queensland Audit Office (QAO), following its review of its draft financial

statements, internal control framework and financial sustainability ratios.

Council maintains $1.4 billion in public assets and achieved another positive financial result this year. The operating surplus of $7.4 million includes Council’s share of investment in Unitywater’s annual profit.

“This is the strongest possible assurance that Council is providing reliable financial statements which comply with relevant laws and accounting standards and is operating in a financially responsible way,” Cr Wilkie said.

CEO Larry Sengstock said Council’s achievements were underpinned by a demonstrated commitment to serving our community and delivering essential services.

“Our focus on flood reconstruction from the

2022 event led to the signing of our largest single construction project, to repair the Black Mountain Road landslide and repair access to Cooroy for impacted residents,” Mr Sengstock said.

“The Pomona Place Pilot Program was one of 10 major projects which included community engagement this year and saw more than 800 local residents provide feedback to Council on this first-of-its-kind project for the Noosa Shire.

“Council established a dedicated Local Disaster Coordination Centre at Noosaville to strengthen our disaster management response during emergency events and The Noosa Waste Plan 2023-28 was endorsed, providing a blueprint for Council’s waste diversion target of 61 per cent by 2025.

“I’m also extremely proud that Council achieved two industry sector awards this year.

“The Beckmans Road Intersection Upgrade was awarded best project in the Road Safety and Infrastructure category at The Queensland Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) Excellence Awards.

“Council’s Noosa Biosphere Trail 5 Upgrade project also took out the award for best project between $1million and $2million in the IPWEA Excellence Awards.

“It’s been another extremely productive and successful year for our Council and we’ll continue to work extremely hard as an organization to ensure we meet the needs of our community.” Noosa Council 2023/24 Annual Report fast facts:

• 42 per cent of the shire’s land is now protected as conservation land.

• 23 new Land for Wildlife properties were added along with one new Voluntary Conservation Agreement.

• More than 4000 trees planted by Council’s Bush Care Group volunteers.

• 44,936 phone calls answered by Council’s customer service team.

• 3,896,412 household bins were collected by Council across the year.

• 44,996 tonnes of waste was diverted from going into landfill.

• More than half of the Noosa Shire’s population now holds a Noosa Libraries membership, with 3,857 new members joining up this year - taking the total membership number to 29,355.

• The Cooroy, Noosaville and Mobile Libraries loaned out more than a million items.

• 738 people attended one of Noosa Libraries’ 10,823 literacy and learning programs.

• The J Noosa hosted 245 events and more than 71,000 patrons this year.

• The Noosa Leisure Centre welcomed more than 250,000 visitors.

The Annual Report is available online on Council’s website at noosa.qld.gov.au

Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie and Council CEO Larry Sengstock look over the annual report. (Supplied)

E-bike safety under lens

To address the issues that have arisen with E-bike and E-scooter use, Tewantin Noosa Lions have been working with Queensland Police over the past four months to deliver two E-bike and Escooter community safety events within coming weeks.

Over recent years there has been a boom in the use of E-bikes and E-scooters or Personal Mobility Devices (PMD) to use the catch all term and the reasons are clear as they provide a relatively cheap form of transport that gives freedom to travel.

This is particularly attractive to youths who are too young to hold a driving licence or can’t afford a car. It also frees them from being reliant on parents or limited public transportation, particularly in regional and coastal towns. Recent Queensland Government grants on E-bikes and E-scooters have further fuelled the take up. Despite the benefits there are also a number of negatives and risks. Look at any Facebook community group and it will not take you long to come across a post lamenting a near miss with a PMD either on the roads or shared public pathway. There is also no shortage of posts highlighting dangerous behaviour and lack of road rules being followed. Often a single post will be commented on by the community members running into the high double figures.

One of the attractions of PMDs for young people, its access to transport without the need for a licence or insurance is also its biggest detractor (excluding E-motor bikes and the illegally modified PMDs).

We have a growing number of young people on the roads who have had no formal training on the rules of the road or road safety. Left unchecked this can only lead to more serious injuries and fatalities. To compound this even further many of the E-bikes and E-scooters being bought are not legal for an unlicenced rider, they are either bought in ignorance or wilfully modified to go faster than is legal for that class of device.

A recent two-day police blitz in Coolum re-

sulted in 15 bikes seized, three of which were electric motor cycles that require a licence to ride.

The safety events will be held on 30 November at Coolum State School from 10am to 2 pm and 7 December at Good Shepherd Lutheran College, Noosaville from 10am to 2pm.

During the months of planning, the event has grown to include a number of key stakeholders. (In fact, whoever the Lions and police spoke to were keen to be involved, such is the passion around this topic). As well as Queensland Police and Tewantin Noosa Lions, Transport and Main Roads, Queensland Fire and Rescue, Queensland Ambulance, Queensland Health, Sunshine Coast Council, Noosa Council and local schools have all joined forces to deliver a cohesive message.

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Pop in to an info session on the foreshore: December 7 9am-11.30am December 13 4pm-6.30pm

The events are aimed at the whole community with the intent to educate and raise safety awareness on the rules and regulations around E-scooters and E-bikes.

There will be a number of talks at the events from keynote speakers plus practical E-bike and E-scooter training with each session lasting around 45 minutes. Each participant of the Ebike training will receive a free puncture repair kit courtesy of Giant Cycles at Noosaville.

In addition $1000 worth of helmets purchased through sponsorship from Live Life Pharmacy and RACQ will be given away through a prize draw for the participants of the practical training.

The Lions will be providing a free sausage sizzle at both events and there will be plenty to see

and do with the Police, Fire and Rescue, Ambulance, TMR, Councils and RACQ exhibiting. If you’re a parent or grandparent thinking of buying a PMD for your child or grandchild or you have a family member who already has a PMD please come along as a family. Let’s keep everyone safe through education and training.

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National recognition for three Red Cross members

Three of Australian Red Cross Tewantin Noosa Branch’s members have received prestigious national awards. The Outstanding Service Awards recognise special achievements by Red Cross volunteers who display exceptional leadership, service or performance through their contributions to Red Cross and the community.

Julie Boyer was recognised for her high level of engagement in Branch fundraising and community activities including five years as President; Jan Hill and Shirley Annabel were both recognised for continuous service to the Branch over more than 27 years, Jan including 22 years as Treasurer and Shirley, 22 years as Trauma Teddy Convenor.

Medals and certificates were presented at last Friday’s monthly Branch meeting by Collin Sivalingum, Queensland Director of Australian Red Cross and Helen Clarke, Chair

Queensland Division Advisory Board. Collin read out the citations detailing the significant contributions of the three Tewantin Noosa Branch members.

President Valerie Hunnam said she was “thrilled that Australian Red Cross has rewarded three of the Branch’s most hard working and dedicated members in this way”.

“I am extremely proud of the work of our local branch and these three members are exceptional in their commitment to Red Cross.”

Members at the well-attended meeting were also updated on the broader work of Australian Red Cross in and for Queensland communities, nationally and internationally.

The Branch’s recent Sausage Sizzle fundraiser at Bunning netted $2000 including donations, which will go to the Australian Red Cross Middle East Crisis Appeal.

ARC Queensland director Collin Sivalingum with award recipients Shirley Annabel, Julie Boyer and Jan Hill and Queensland Division Advisory Board Chair Helen Clarke. (Supplied)

Helmets will be given out through a prize draw for practical training participants. (Supplied)

Tewantin Noosa Lions are delivering E-bike and E-scooter community safety events. (Supplied)

Krause Property Group is the pioneering agency founded by the dynamic husband-and-wife team, Eliot and Kimberlea Krause, who bring over 11 years of dedicated real estate experience to the Noosa Hinterland. Known for their high performance and unwavering commitment to clients, the Krauses have built a reputation for excellence and integrity.

Now, with a genuine passion for the region they call home, they’re thrilled to introduce a fresh perspective to the local market—one that places personalised service and a deep connection with the community at the forefront of their approach.

Krause Property Group celebrated its launch this month with family, friends, clients, and colleagues all invited to join in the celebration. However, for the Krauses, their new agency represents more than just a career milestone; it is the culmination of a vision deeply rooted in the belief that real estate is not merely about transactions but about relationships, community, and trust.

Kimberlea shares, “The Noosa Hinterland has a special quality that draws people in and makes them feel at home.“

“We’re here to guide buyers and sellers alike, ensuring they feel supported and confident in each decision. Our aim is to make every client feel truly valued.”

This sentiment reflects their mission of building lasting connections by offering personalised solutions that genuinely meet each client’s needs.

Eliot adds, “People deserve a real estate experience that values them as individuals. Our aim is to ensure that everyone we work with feels supported, understood, and respected.”

At Krause Property Group, commitment to quality shines through in every interaction.

Renowned for their attention to detail and presentation, they work closely with interior designers, photographers, and videographers to bring out each property’s unique charm.

This meticulous approach is applied across all their listings, with a specialised focus on lifestyle, equine, and architecturally distinctive properties, ensuring each one stands out in a competitive market.

The Krauses’ extensive experience in the industry has prepared them to handle the nuances of the Noosa property landscape. They understand the ebb and flow of the market, the distinct charm of each neighbourhood, and the

importance of helping clients navigate the journey with clarity and confidence.

Kimberlea and Eliot are especially excited to bring their dedication to service and expertise to a region they hold close to their hearts, empowering people to embrace the lifestyle opportunities that the Noosa Hinterland offers.

As they embark on this new venture, Krause Property Group is set to be a trusted partner for buyers and sellers alike, combining local knowl-

edge with innovative approaches and a steadfast commitment to client satisfaction. Their vision is clear: to create a lasting impact in the Noosa Hinterland by building meaningful relationships and delivering exceptional results.

The community is warmly invited to experience the Krause Property Group difference. Reach out today to discover a real estate experience that is as genuine and inspiring as the Noosa Hinterland itself.

Kimberlea Krause

Krause Property Group was founded by the dynamic husband-and-wife team, Eliot and Kimberlea Krause. (Supplied)

Krause Property Group celebrated its launch this month at The Doonan.

THE SWEET LIFE

TOURISM NOOSA with

Welcome to Tourism Noosa’s monthly column, “The Sweet Life”, your regular update on all things tourism in our beautiful region!

As the destination management organisation for Noosa, we’re pleased to share with you the latest news, events and developments shaping our local visitor experience. Each month, we’ll bring you insights into the evolving tourism landscape – from sustainable initiatives and community highlights to updates from our Visitor Information Centre on Hastings Street (which is not just for visitors).

Whether you’re a Noosa local or a visitor, we invite you to stay connected with us as we celebrate and support the economic, social and environmental vibrancy of this world-renowned destination we are privileged to call home.

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE HAPPENINGS ON HASTINGS STREET

The Noosa Visitor Information Centre provides more than you might think – it supports tourism businesses and emerging local artisans, and provides community connection.

NOOSA WRAPPING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

This holiday season, pop down to the Visitor Centre and our volunteers will wrap your Christmas gifts with Noosa-inspired wrapping paper designed by local artist Mitchell English.

Available from 1 December for a gold coin donation (or more) to our ‘Trees for Tourism’ program, you’ll be supporting local reforestation projects and giving back to the environment, and adding a touch of local charm to your Chrissy presents!

LOOKING FOR UNIQUE LOCAL CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS?

If you’re looking for the perfect Noosa Christmas gift, we have a festive array of locally made and Noosabranded mementos, including Noosa National Park scented candles, luxury Noosa beach towels, ecofriendly keep cups, drink bottles, greeting cards, and the popular Noosa-themed Monopoly game!

Still stuck for ideas? Consider a gift voucher for a local tour or activity, such as horse-riding, foilsurfing, 4WD adventures, dolphin tours and lazy BBQ boats. These unique gifts not only celebrate the beauty of Noosa but also support local businesses and talented artisans.

NEW – COLOUR IN NOOSA

We recently commissioned a colouring book showcasing local Noosa icons. “Colour in Noosa” features glorious, fun illustrations by local artist Simone Wolowiec and is this summer’s must-have for the kids.

They’ll have fun colouring in their favourite places as they learn a little about what makes them so special. We’re also inviting budding young artists to send us their own special Noosa drawing (see back page of the book). Artist of the Month will be displayed in the centre from January.

If you’ve never been, I encourage you to stop by the Visitor Information Centre on Hastings Street to find a memorable gift and bring a little Noosa cheer to your holiday season.

And if you need some inspiration on things to do around Noosa with visiting friends and family, have a chat while you’re there with one of our 70 warm and welcoming volunteers or just check out www.visitnoosa.com.au!

Members recognised

Tourism Noosa is celebrating the exceptional achievements of its members who have been recognised at a series of prestigious industry awards.

From the Queensland Tourism Awards to the Sunshine Coast Business Awards, Adventure Tourism Awards, and Noosa Biosphere Awards, Noosa’s tourism operators continue to shine, demonstrating the passion and dedication that make the region a premier destination.

Tourism Noosa chief executive officer Sharon Raguse praised the success of these local operators.

“These awards are a true testament to the passion, dedication, and innovation of Noosa’s tourism businesses,” she said.

“It’s an honour to showcase Noosa and our amazing operators who continue to raise the bar in providing exceptional experiences for visitors.”

First up, the Queensland Tourism Awards, the state’s peak industry awards for tourism operators, recognised the best in the business in Brisbane last week.

The awards, hosted by the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) cover 31 different categories recognising the outstanding achievements of operators across the state.

The winners are:

• Lady Elliott Island: Gold for the Ecotourism Award.

• Creative Tours: Bronze for Tour and Transport Award.

• Montville Misty View Cottages: Silver for Hosted Accommodation.

• On The Beach Noosa: Bronze for Self-Contained Accommodation.

• Creative Tours: Silver for Excellence in Food Tourism.

• Mary Valley Rattler: Gold for Outstanding Contribution by a Volunteer or Volunteer Group.

In addition to the Queensland Tourism Awards, several Noosa businesses were recognised at the recent Sunshine Coast Business Awards. The winners are:

• Noosa4Sale: Business Services (small business).

• Glen Eden Beach Resort: Accommodation

(small business).

• Laguna Pest Control: Trades and Services (small business).

• Amaze World: Experiences (large business).

• Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat: Hall of Fame inductee.

The accolades continued last week at the Adventure Tourism Awards, where the following businesses received top honours:

• Bounce Noosa: Best Accommodation.

• Everglades Eco Safaris: Best Day Tour.

• Drop Bear Adventures: Best Eco Adventure.

• BookMe: Best Travel Agent.

Finally, the 2024 Noosa Biosphere Awards celebrated remarkable contributions to conservation, community impact, and sustainability, with Philip Moran from Noosa and District Landcare receiving the Environmental Steward Award for his dedication to preserving Noosa’s natural beauty. These awards highlight the exceptional talent and commitment of Noosa’s tourism operators, who continue to deliver world-class experiences to visitors. Tourism Noosa is proud to support these businesses and celebrate their achievements as they contribute to Noosa’s reputation as a leading tourism destination.

SHARON RAGUSE CEO, TOURISM NOOSA

Mary Valley Rattlers’ Patrick Lourigan, Ashleigh Rimmington, Sherry Lowe, Joey Kiernan, Martin Kernick, Meredith Vincent at the Queensland Tourism Awards.

Mary Valley Rattlers’ Patrick Lourigan, Ashleigh Rimmington, Sherry Lowe, Joey Kiernan, Martin Kernick, Meredith Vincent at the Queensland Tourism Awards.

LifeFlight soars into new era

It’s a new era for LifeFlight as the aeromedical organisation has turned the sod to commemorate the start of construction on its $18.5 million Sunshine Coast base.

Development will start next week and deliver the organisation’s most significant infrastructure to the region in 45 years.

LifeFlight announced Newlands as the builder of the three-hangar base in the Aerospace Precinct, which at 1500sqm is close to three times larger than the current hangar.

The build is expected to take about nine months and finish late next year.

Eighty-five per cent of trades and materials for the new base will be sourced locally from Sunshine Coast and Brisbane contractors while Newlands will have up to 50 people working onsite during the peak of construction.

LifeFlight delivered more than $187 million in social and economic benefits to the Sunshine Coast region in the past year.

The not-for-profit has an affinity with the region and traces its roots back to 1979 when the Sunshine Coast Helicopter Rescue Service (SCHRS) was founded by the late Des Scanlan and others and launched from the base of the Big Cow.

The service’s founders, surf life saving legend Hayden Kenny OAM, Jim Campbell, Rod Forrester, Bill Freeman, Roy Thompson and Karyn Moffatt on behalf of the late Don Moffatt, were onsite to turn the first sod.

Mr Kenny, who was the first air crewman and chairman, said he was deeply proud to have been involved with the service from the start.

“All of the founders can look back fondly on what we’ve achieved, especially when we take note of our humble origins and immense progress over the past 45 years,” he said.

“In 1979 when we started there was no helicopter rescue service and today LifeFlight flies hundreds of missions each year across the region from the Glasshouse Mountains out west to Gallangowan State Forest and north to Rainbow Beach.”

The base will accommodate two AW139 helicopters and one Challenger 604 air ambulance jet, helping make LifeFlight’s 24-hour response more efficient to meet the increasing demands from the Sunshine Coast, Wide Bay-Burnett and South Burnett regions.

In FY24, LifeFlight helped 600 people in the region, 19 per cent higher than the previous year.

LifeFlight chair Hon. Jim Elder said it was a privilege to have the original founders present for the next evolution of LifeFlight Sunshine Coast.

“Today encapsulates not just how far we’ve come but the hard work of so many people to get us to this point today, including all our founders and our Regional Advisory Committee led by Brendon Murray,” Mr Elder said.

“The new base is a significant step forward in

our capability demonstrated through the capacity to house two AW139 helicopters – the most advanced aeromedical helicopter in the world.

“This is crucial to enhancing our search, rescue and aeromedical services and bringing equity of health care, which is so important to the people of this region.

“This new base secures LifeFlight’s future on the Sunshine Coast and heralds a new era.”

MrEldersaidthesupportfromtheQueensland Government, including funding for the base’s construction and a 20-year ground lease, was key to getting lift-off for the base.

“We’ve also been thrilled by the immense community support we’ve received for our appeal for the fit out of the new base,” he said.

“More than 400 individuals and community clubs have donated so far, and every dollar will go towards all the essential items needed for the base such as bedding and furniture.”

Sunshine Coast Airport CEO Chris Mills said LifeFlight is an important member of the airport community and was looking forward to continuing the partnership.

“LifeFlight’s new facility will help grow and enhance their lifesaving aeromedical capabilities and we are excited to see the new state of the art facility take shape,” Mr Mills said.

“Our recent expansion of the Aerospace Precinct provides the foundation for LifeFlight to grow into the future, further supporting aviation on the Sunshine Coast.”

The new base will feature three separate hangars compared to the current one, providing extra

aircraft maneuverability, meaning the crew will be able to get maintenance work done faster and result in less trips to the maintenance hub at Archerfield.

This will result in more time for the aircraft to be available for missions.

Other features included crew accommodation of six compared to four currently with a spare room to assist with extra staffing in future, a patient transfer room to give patients a safe space to wait while the helicopter is prepared for flight, and new training rooms and simulators to assist with doctor training and seminars held on site.

There will also be a visitor centre named after

Vice Regional Patron of LifeFlight Sunshine Coast and South Burnett Region, Jocelyn Walker AM who made a significant contribution to the base. Since taking to the skies all those years ago, LifeFlight has helped almost 90,000 people. LifeFlight is fundraising for the fit out of the new Sunshine Coast base servicing the Sunshine Coast, Wide Bay and South Burnett regions and beyond. Donors can contribute directly towards the base or if in a position to donate $500 or more, be acknowledged on a Wall of Local Legends which will be displayed at the entrance.

Find out more at lifeflight.org.au/local-legends-sunshine-coast.

Surf lifesavers join Santa for Connecting Noosa

Get ready to deck the halls and jingle the bells, as Santa and his helpers gear up for their annual journey around the shire in the Connecting Noosa Christmas Convoy.

Now in its fourth year, the convoy takes in areas from Kin Kin and Cooran in the north, south to Peregian Beach, the eastern beaches, as well as Noosaville, Tewantin, Pomona and Cooroy.

Community connections manager Alison Hamblin said everyone is excited to spread the Christmas cheer yet again.

“The crowds grow every year, and it really helps our tireless emergency services personnel and other volunteers to connect with our community,” Ms Hamblin said.

“This year, we welcome our surf lifesavers and also a new community support partner in the Tewantin-Noosa RSL.”

The convoy has had a slight change in its previous schedule, this year it starts Monday 9 December at Peregian Beach, travelling along the eastern beaches, including a visit to OzCare Aged Care and Hastings Street at Noosa Heads.

“The convoy moves to Boreen Point and Cooroibah on Tuesday, December 10, followed by the hinterland Wednesday and Tewantin-Noosaville on Thursday, December 12, so we hope to see more families on the roadside to give a

wave and a cheer,” Ms Hamblin said.

“The entourage of vehicles stops at several designated parks along each route, and these are listed on the Council website. It’s at these designated parks where the community can interact with Santa and our emergency services, and check out the vehicles,” she said.

Mayor Frank Wilkie said it’s such a unique and memorable week for the shire.

“We are one of few councils in Queensland to run this type of Christmas event and it’s wonderful to see our community continue to support it,” he said.

“The councillors thoroughly enjoy being

part of it.

“It really provides our community with an opportunity to thank our emergency services personnel for their hard work during the year,” he said.

“It’s impossible to include every street or suburb given the timeframes and the limited availability of our emergency services personnel, so we hope you check out the maps to see when it’s in your neighbourhood,” Ms Hamblin said.

Maps of each night’s route are available Council’s website: noosa.qld.gov.au/connecting-noosa-christmas-convoy

The convoy schedule:

• Day One: Monday, December 9 – Peregian Beach, Castaways Beach, Sunrise Beach, Sunshine Beach, Noosa Junction and Hastings Street – Starts at Peregian Surf Club at 4pm.

• Day Two: Tuesday, December 10 - Boreen Point, Cooroibah and Noosa Banks – Starts Booren Point pub at 4pm.

• Day Three: Wednesday, December 11 – Kin Kin, Cooran, Pomona and Cooroy – Starts at Kin Kin School at 3.15pm

• Day Four: Thursday, December 12 - Noosaville, Tewantin - Starts at Noosaville Primary School at 4pm.

Santa visits Cooran during the 2023 Convoy.

Artist impression of the new LifeFlight Sunshine Coast base at Sunshine Coast Airport.

Rod Forrester, Roy Thompson, Jim Campbell, Bill Freeman, Hayden Kenny OAM and Karyn Moffatt on behalf of the late Don Moffatt. (Supplied)

Meet the Winners

Dynamic duo

Tom and Viktoria Molloy, the dynamic duo behind Activate Body, have earned recognition for their outstanding work in helping thousands of clients overcome injuries and pain to regain an active lifestyle.

Their innovative approach, combining physiotherapy, functional strength training, and remedial massage, has set a new standard in health and wellness on the Sunshine Coast.

The Molloys’ journey began with a passion for empowering individuals to move freely and live pain-free. By addressing the root causes of pain and injuries, they have built a loyal client base that spans athletes, busy professionals, and

those recovering from life-altering conditions. Their holistic approach emphasises not just recovery but long-term vitality, instilling confidence and resilience in their clients.

This dedication has now been recognised with a prestigious Sunshine Coast Business Award for Health and Fitness. The accolade highlights not only their clinical expertise but also their commitment to exceptional client care and community engagement. Tom and Viktoria’s success story inspires others to prioritise health, proving that personalised care and a strong vision can transform lives—and entire communities.

Noosa4Sale’s success

Previously an award-winning media and public relations executive, Alex brings a unique experience in marketing premium residential property in Noosa together with more than 30 years international experience in PR, media and marketing.

Consistently one of the best performing agents in Noosa, Alex is also the most engaged in our community, working with and supporting a number of charities and organisations including Sunny Kids, St Vincent de Paul, Steps Pathways College, Santas Classy Helpers, Noosa Biosphere Foundation and the Noosa Swimming Club.

More than simply donating, Alex partners with organisations that resonate with her own experience, concerns and goals.

Noosa4Sale’s success and how Alex conducts herself and her business has been recognised with a win in the 2024 Sunshine Coast Business Awards, Business Services Category (Small).

It is an incredible achievement for a small business within a wide category that included more established real estate agencies, accounting and marketing firms.

With more than $300m in sales in seven years, Alex is known for delivering valuable advice, exceptional service and results with honesty and integrity.

Outside of real estate, Alex is best known for her creation and funding of the national crowdsourced koala map KoalaTracker.com. au, now in its 14th year.

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Help for vulnerable

This holiday season, SunnyKids is asking the Sunshine Coast community to rethink what Christmas means for children impacted by domestic and family violence.

Through the Sunny Christmas for Kids Appeal 2024, SunnyKids aims to provide support that extends far beyond the festive season, offering hope and healing for children in crisis.

SunnyKids chief executive officer Kathleen Hope said, “For many children in our care, Christmas is not at time of joy and celebration.”

“Instead, it’s a painful reminder of what they don’t have – the gifts they won’t receive, and the brokenness in their homes. Christmas can feel like just another day, marked by fear, confusion and a stark awareness of their difficult reality.”

Sadly, for too many children, Christmas highlights in trauma they face year-round. The holiday period can be especially difficult, as children trapped in cycles of abuse experience heightened stress and instability.

“Christmas for these children is complex, messy, and completely out of their control,” Ms Hope said.

“They are caught in a cycle of abuse and trauma. For them, the holiday season is a time of heightened fear, and their need for support doesn’t end when the decorations come down.”

With over 500 reported incidents of domestic and family violence in Queensland every day, SunnyKids sees the effects of this crisis firsthand. The demand for services continues to rise, and the charity works tirelessly to offer children a social and emotional safety net.

“We know that to break cycles of violence, we must provide consistent, long-term support,” Hope said.

“Band-aid solutions aren’t enough. These children need help every day of the year to rebuild their lives.”

SunnyKids is calling on the Sunshine Coast community to contribute to its Christmas Appeal, which helps provide vital support for children and families affected by domestic violence. This includes counselling, medical care, food, clothing, educational support, and expert safety planning.

“This Christmas period is one of the most dangerous times of the year for families facing domestic violence,” Ms Hope said.

“We’ll be inundated with calls for help, and every child and family we assist will need our sup-

port long into the future.”

SunnyKids is asking for donations to help provide for the year ahead. With your support, they can ensure these children receive the wraparound care they need to heal and grow.

Donate today to give the gift of a brighter future: sunny-xmas-for-kids-2025.raiselysite.com/

For as little as $50 a month, or a one-time gift of $600, you can help a child impacted by domestic violence get the support they need now and throughout 2024.

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Kawana Flooring have won the Sunshine Coast Large Retail business of the year.

SunnyKids CEO Kathleen Hope. (Supplied)

Don’t Risk Your Property Sale With Just Anyone

Award-winning local real estate agent Alex Harris will change the way you feel about real estate agents. will change the way feel about real estate agents.

“Alex is the best agent we have ever used.” T & M Hall, Noosa Waters

“The most positive interaction we’ve experienced in over 20 real estate deals to date.” R & L Broadley,Tewantin

“Best in Noosa! This is the second time we have enegaged Alex to sell a house for us. If you want an agent that goes above and beyond to get the results, Alex is your lady! Alex is the perfect combination of professional, personable, knowledgeable and experienced. We highly recommend Alex as your agent!” K& M Schnidrig, Noosaville

“Alex was always a pleasure to deal with and is literally a breath of fresh air compared to other Noosa agents we dealt with. We have no hesitation in recommending Alex.” K & M Foster, Noosaville

“Completely exceeded our expectations. Sold within a week, again.This is the second house that Alex has sold for us for near asking price within a week. We would not consider using another agent.” I Pratt, Noosa Heads

“We’ve bought and sold 10 properties over the last 23 years and Alex Harris is by far the best agent we have ever used. A & C McKenzie, Noosa Heads

“Without doubt, Alex is the most professional, hardworking, motivated and honest agent that we have ever met.” B & P Newbert, Noosa Heads

Residents’ proposal rejected

After the initial shock of learning in May that council had a well progressed proposal for a high density public housing development on land set aside for cemetery expansion for Noosa Shire at 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy, residents have spent months requesting documents from Council and researching the proposal.

In an attempt to mitigate the impact on the site, provide extra cemetery space and lessen the impact on Cooroy’s infrastructure and services, residents presented a counter proposal for the development of 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy to Councillors and Planners on 30 September. The residents’ proposal, which is available at 62lakemacdonald.net/downloads, was well received and was described as a common-sense approach.

At a meeting on 11 November, Council rejected the residents’ proposal for a number of reasons but economic reasons were the predominant message residents got from council’s presentation. With public housing, one would hope all the aspects of sustainable development would be a consideration. Sustainable development requires equal consideration of human, social, environment and economic aspects.

Council’s presentation to residents is available as a PDF on the residents group website 62lakemacdonald.net

Councilpresentedresidentswithtwoalternate proposals to the first proposal presented in May. These two proposals keep the original planned subdivision adding some green space. However, the ecological significant waterway with its surrounding native vegetation has been ignored so will be bulldozed. Both these proposals still involve the total removal of the significantly sized pine forest. This action necessitates the digging up and removal of a volume of over five Olympic swimming pools of contaminated soil from the site. The removal of over 2200 pine trees will rob Dianella Court residents of their protection from the western sun and have a major environmental effect on the area. Both proposals require access to the site via Dianella Court. Dianella Court is a relatively narrow street with a cul-de-sac end. When the development application for the Dianella Court development was proposed, access to the neighbouring property from Dianella Court was not an inclusion.

Council is talking to residents but few of residents’ concerns have been addressed. Many of the residents’ concerns stem from the density of the development and the resultant need to excavate contaminated soil.

Pat Spicer, Cooroy (Member of Steering Committee, 62 Lake Macdonald Drive Development)

Bullying and respect

Is anyone else stunned by the irony of politicians talking about managing bullying and respect for our kids when you see the way they carry on at question time and during elections? Perhaps leading by example might be a way to start the change they wish to see undertaken in schools.

Joe Jurisevic, Tewantin

Ageism

I was disappointed to see the campaign against age discrimination and stereotypes described as the next Me-Too movement.

Surely, we can address Australian challenges with a bottom-up community-based approach rather than top-down experts imposing national branding from overseas and deciding what’s good for us.

We’ve seen how elites who don’t effectively engage the ordinary person fail in their drive for change with the failure of the Yes vote coalition of interests from the big end of town to get their way. Where are the Black Lives Matter and Me-Too protesters who filled our streets with branding imported from America and now there are calls for a Make Australia Great Again campaign.

Could we please let ageism be discussed at an Australian family and community level without being saddled with the hashtags and protest marches being substituted for genuine action.

Let’s not have another comet-like campaign that streaks across the media and flames out due to the lack of support from the ordinary people including seniors.

Australians excel at focusing on getting older as government, businesses, individuals and families engage in compulsory superannuation. There is $2.5 trillion invested in super for our old age at an average annualised return of 8 per cent over the past 15 years.

We can form a coalition of these willing partners to change the stereotypes that may lead to

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social discrimination against older people.

But ageism is a two-way street. I have seen seniors indulging in a feeding frenzy stereotyping young people and saying what’s wrong with them.

Unless we address ageism as an intergenerational issue rather than a seniors’ problem, we’ll find ourselves on the highway to hell in a branded handbasket from overseas.

Garry Reynolds, Peregian Springs

Noosa claims itself to be at the forefront of reducing waste by promoting Noosa with marketing

hashtags like :“Tread lightly“ “Plastic free Noosa“, eco-tourism, sustainable building conducts, waste management, reduce packaging and lots of wonderful examples on how every one can help to do their best to help reduce climate change. Xmas is fast approaching and all this above mentioned is blown into the wind by using tonnes of Xmas paper for wrapping gifts which all will end up as waste. There are even stations where you can have your gifts wrapped for free. This is the purest form of hypocratic behaviour.

If people have to wrap their gifts up at all why not use newspaper. Kids don’t mind.

Its not only looking good, it can also be fun when everyone gets to read out loud a little paragrah of the paper or a headline etc. and it’s good for your consciousness too.

Heidi Schum, Noosa

Power of a slogan

Is a slogan a policy? Did it only take one slogan to change to………… an Oligarchy or a Kakocracy?

Just asking for more details.

Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach

Full moon over Lake Weyba was taken by D Wood. If you have a Lenscape please email it to newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au

The Guide

PICK OF THE WEEK

DESSERT MASTERS

10, Sunday, 7pm

The sweet life:

Melissa Leong and Amaury Guichon present DessertMasters

THE GREAT HOUSE REVIVAL SBS, Saturday, 9.25pm

Architect Hugh Wallace follows homeowners across Ireland as they try to restore and transform derelict properties into comfortable homes – while saving a piece of architectural heritage – in this charming series. Tonight’s season opener sees carpenter Sully and mental health nurse Mary-Claire (both pictured) put in a lot of hard graft to restore The Parson’s House – a four-bedroom Georgian cut stone building located at the central crossroads of Churchtown in County Cork. Over the course of a year and a half, and including the adoption of a furry addition to the family, the pair create a stunning modern home while paying homage to the building’s rich past.

WHEEL OF FORTUNE AUSTRALIA

10, Monday, 7.30pm

From desserts that look just like Vegemite jars to burning clouds of fairy floss, this season has seen some incredible sweet treats designed to tantalise all the senses. Now, it’s the Grand Finale, with the final three contestants creating five serves of verdant green and glittering gold creations, over two courses, to see who comes away with the prize of $100,000 and the title of 2024 Dessert Master. Judges Melissa Leong and Amaury Guichon are not alone in deciding the winner – they’ll be joined by season one competitors, “Queen of Chocolate” Kirsten Tibballs, “Sweet Assassin” Adriano Zumbo and inaugural winner, Tarts Anon’s Gareth Whitton, to crown a new sugary monarch.

Friday, November 22

Filmed in Manchester, England, the latest iteration of this perennial game show favourite sees expat Australians test their word-puzzle solving skills under the guidance of host-with-the-most Graham Norton. Premiering tonight, the reinvigorated format will see three players spin the wheel to be in with the chance of winning $50,000. Norton’s trademark wit and charm bring a real warmth to the game as he shares the players’ highs and lows and throws in a joke or two. At the end of each episode, Norton invites the player with the most winnings to spin the “MiniWheel”. If they can solve one final puzzle within 10 seconds, they could be going home with the big prize.

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

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30

I Was Actually There. (PG, R) 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 Shetland. (Malv, R)

2.00 Plum. (Mls, 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. 9.05 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.05 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 11.00 Secret Cities. (PGav, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Such Was Life. (PG, R) 2.10 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Tammy Huynh refreshes pot plants.

8.30 Shetland. (Mal) Unnerved by her discovery, Calder decides to stay on in Shetland.

9.30 Fisk. (Ml, R) Ray has a big announcement.

10.00 Question Everything. (PG, R)

10.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

11.05 ABC Late News.

11.20 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R)

12.05 The Space Shuttle That Fell To Earth. (PG, R) 1.05 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Every Family Has A Secret: Peter Eden And Derek Pedley. (Mav, R)

8.35 Castle Secrets: The Warlock, Joan Of Arc, A Fortress In The Holy Land. Takes a look at castles.

9.30 Kennedy: The Kennedy Machine (1956-1960) Kennedy embarks on a five-year campaign.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Elvira. (Premiere, Malv)

12.25 The Wall: The Chateau Murder. (Mlv, R)

2.55 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PGl, R)

4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)

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

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show.

12.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Morning session. 2.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 3.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Afternoon session.

5.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 5.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Late afternoon session. 8.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 36. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars. From Allan Border Field, Brisbane.

10.30 The Front Bar: Year In Review. (Ml, R) A lighter look at the world of sport.

12.00 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.

12.30 Taken. (Mav, R) Santana must face her past.

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 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 Andy And The Band. 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: Battle Of The Stars. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs.

Practice. 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 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 I Escaped To The Country. 11.30 Escape To The Country. 12.30am House Calls To The Rescue. 2.30 Late Programs.

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Christmas By Chance. (2020, G, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III: Extremes. (PG, R) Narrated by Sir David Attenborough.

8.40 MOVIE: U.S. Marshals. (1998, Mlv, R) A US Marshal, accompanying a group of convicts on a flight, pursues an escaped fugitive. Tommy Lee Jones, Wesley Snipes, Robert Downey Jr.

11.20 Inside Beverly Hills. (Md)

12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.05 Helloworld. (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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WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?

SBS, Tuesday, 8.30pm

Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber (pictured) delves into his family’s history in the first episode of this 19th UK season of genealogical investigations, eager to find out where his talent and love for musical theatre comes from. Searching his mother’s side, the Catsand Phantom oftheOperamaestro discovers his lineage is “posher than we thought”, finding a knighted hero of the Battle of Waterloo and a formidable Tudor Duchess who stood up to Henry VIII. Turning to his father’s line, he uncovers the work of a missionary in 19th-century London and a group of 18th-century theatrical musicians with eerie similarities to the current-day Lloyd Webber clan.

TEN (5, 1)

v India. Day 1. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 36. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars. 8.00 MOVIE: Men In

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Jamie Oliver: Fast & Simple. Presented by Jamie Oliver.

8.30 Matlock. (PGals, R) Matty’s rusty trial skills are put to the test during a wrongful termination case.

9.30 NCIS: Origins. (Mav, R) 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 The Late Show With

6.00 Australian Story: Stepping Up – Elly-May Barnes. (R) Elly-May Barnes shares her story.

6.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Dannii Minogue. (PG, R) Dannii Minogue shares five songs.

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

7.30 All Creatures Great And Small. (Return, PG) James tries to save a dog from its owner.

8.20 Vera. (PG, R) Vera investigates a fatal stabbing outside a nightclub. Identifying the victim as a former police officer.

9.50 Plum. (Madl, R) Gavin returns home from Bali.

10.45 The Search For The Palace Letters. (PG, R) The story of Professor Jenny Hocking. 11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Train. (PGa, R) 5.30 Forgotten Frontlines. (PGav, R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces: Private Lives. Explores secret stories of palace life.

8.25 The Jury: Death On The Staircase: The Evidence. (Malv, R) Day five of the trial delivers a series of surprises for the members of the jury.

9.25 The Great House Revival: Parson’s House, Co Cork. (Return, PGv) Hugh Wallace meets newlyweds who decided to renovate The Parson’s House in County Cork. 10.20 So Long, Marianne. (Mals) 11.15 Paris Paris. (Ms, R) 12.15 Hope. (MA15+av, R)

2.30 Face To Face. (Mals, R) 4.20 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGa, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am WorldWatch.

10.00 The Movie Show. Noon Scrubs. 2.05 Beyond Oak Island. 2.55 United We Drive. 3.20 Jungletown. 4.10 WorldWatch. 6.05 The Future. 6.35 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life. (Final) 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Great Australian Concerts: Diesel. 9.35 Great Australian Concerts: Grinspoon. 10.40 Osher Günsberg: A World Of Pain. 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 12.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Morning session. 2.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 3.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Afternoon session. 5.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 5.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Late afternoon session.

8.00 MOVIE: 65. (2023, Mav) After a catastrophic crash, a pilot discovers he is on a prehistoric Earth 65 million years in the past. Adam Driver, Ariana Greenblatt, Chloe Coleman.

10.00 MOVIE: Tears Of The Sun. (2003, MA15+v, R) A US special operations commander and his team head to Nigeria to rescue a doctor. Bruce Willis, Monica Bellucci.

12.30 Taken. (Mav, R) A senator’s wife is kidnapped. 1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Hosted by Greg Grainger.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. (R) 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 11.00 Golf. Australian PGA C’ship. Third round. From the Royal Queensland Golf Club, Brisbane. 4.00 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 My Market Kitchen.

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: The Wizard Of Oz. (1939, G, R) In the middle of a tornado, a young Kansas girl is transported to the magical land of Oz. Judy Garland, Ray Bolger.

9.35 MOVIE: Hairspray. (2007, PGls, R) A teenager’s obsession with a TV dance show pays off after she lands a spot on the program. Nikki Blonsky, Zac Efron.

11.45 MOVIE: The Sun Is Also A Star. (2019, Ml, R) Yara Shahidi.

1.30 Getaway. (PG, R)

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)

6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Harry’s Practice. 10.30 GetOn Extra. 11.00 Horse Racing. Cranbourne Cup Day, The Gong Raceday and Tattersall’s Classic Raceday. 4.30pm Escape To The Country. 5.30 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn. 6.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Preliminary final. 8.15 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 9.00 Escape To The Country. 11.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Tomorrow’s World. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 MOVIE: Two Way Stretch. (1960) 12.50pm MOVIE: Golden Ivory. (1954, PG) 2.40 MOVIE: Comanche. (1956, PG) 4.30 MOVIE: The Hallelujah Trail. (1965) 7.30 MOVIE: The Vow. (2012,

6.30 MOVIE: Moana. (2016, PGa, R) The daughter of a Polynesian chieftain searches for a demigod responsible for a terrible curse. Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson.

8.50 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.

9.50 Ambulance Australia. (Madl, R) A man claims to have jumped off Brisbane’s Story Bridge and the team races against time to save his life.

10.50 Shark Tank. (PGa, R) Two inventors have some fast talking to do when their new improved toilet brush snaps.

11.50 Ambulance UK. (Mdlm, R) A woman goes into labour. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

7MATE (74) 6am

6am The

Movie Show. 6.30 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 8.15 Without A Clue. (1988, PG) 10.15 OSS 117: From Africa With Love. (2021, M, French) 12.20pm The Last Vermeer. (2019, M) 2.30 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 4.25 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 6.15 Lucky You. (2007, PG) 8.30 Michael Collins. (1996, M) 10.55 Twin Flower. (2018, M, French) 12.45am Sound Of Metal. (2019, M) 3.00 Late Programs.

Sunday, November 24

Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.45 Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen. (R) 3.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Australia With Julia Bradbury. (R) 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 Plat Du Tour. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. MTB Enduro National Championships. Highlights. 3.30 Such Was Life. (R) 3.40 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.35 Treasures Of Istanbul. (PG, R) 5.30 Forgotten Frontlines. (PGa, R)

6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (Final, PG) Hosted by Adam Hills.

8.00 Fisk. (Final, Ml) Helen is plunged into crisis.

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 On Tour With Allan Border. 2.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Preliminary final. 4.00 Desert Collectors. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: Miami Vice. (2006, M) 10.10 MOVIE: Bastille Day. (2016, M) 12.10am Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. 1.10pm MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Kyurem Vs The Sword Of Justice. (2012) 2.35 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Genesect And The Legend Awakened. (2013) 4.00 Surfing Australia TV. 4.30 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 5.30 MOVIE: Short Circuit. (1986, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban. (2004, PG) 10.15 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 12.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Morning session. 2.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 3.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Afternoon session. 5.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 5.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Late afternoon session.

8.30 Plum. (Final, Ml) After much anguish, drinking and avoidance, Plum takes the advice long on offer and shares his truth.

9.30 I Was Actually There: Beaconsfield Mine Disaster. (Final, Ml, R) A look at the Beaconsfield Mine collapse. 10.00 Pick Of The Litter. (R) 11.20 New Leash On Life. (R) 11.50 Miniseries: Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (Final, Malv, R) 12.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 Australia Remastered: Nature’s Great Divide. (R) 4.00 Gardening Australia: Family Easter Special. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

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6am Children’s Programs. 5.05pm Wiggly Day Out. 5.45 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 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: The Secret Garden. (1993) 9.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.50 Speechless. 10.10 Doctor Who. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Etruscans: Mysterious Civilisation. (PGa) A look at the Etruscan civilisation. 8.30 Secret Sardinia Mysteries Of The Nuraghi. A team of archaeologists and scientists explores the Nuragic civilisation in Sardinia. 9.35 Why Sharks Attack. (Ma, R) Explores the cause of recent shark attacks.

10.40 Curse Of The Ancients: BC. (PGa, R) 11.35 Saving Venice. (R) 1.15 Royal Autopsy. (Ma, R) 3.00 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PG, R) 3.55 How To Get Fit Fast. (PGn, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00

NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 8.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 40. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers. 10.15 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Michelle Buckingham. (Malsv, R) Ron Iddles revisits notable cases. 11.15 Crime Investigation

Australia: Most Infamous: The Girls Who Knew Too Much – Sallie-Anne Huckstepp And Juanita Nielson. (Madv, R) 12.30 Miniseries: Patrick Melrose. (MA15+, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

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

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PGA C’ship. Final round. From the Royal Queensland Golf Club, Brisbane. 4.00 GolfBarons. (R) 4.30 Helloworld. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 My Way. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Loving Gluten Free. (Final)

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

8.00 A Remarkable Place To Die. (Mlv) Anais investigates when a body is found locked in an abandoned gold-mining tunnel.

10.00 9News Late.

10.30 See No Evil: Fallen Star. (Ma) Documents the murder of KJ Taylor.

11.30 The First 48: Gangland. (Ma) A look at the murder of Dallas Spruill.

12.20 World’s Greatest Natural Icons: Earth. (R) A look at some of Earth’s iconic structures.

1.20 Innovation Nation.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Destination WA. (R)

5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon In My Own World. 12.55 Gymnastics. FIG Trampoline World Cup Series. H’lights. 1.55 Jeopardy! 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 PBS Washington Week. 4.55 Fashionista. 5.10 Shane Smith Has Questions. 6.05 12 Dishes In 12 Hours. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Disaster Autopsy. 9.25 Tokyo Vice. 10.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 Escape To The Country. 10.00 The Highland Vet. 11.00 Escape To The Country. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Highland Vet. 4.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 McDonald And Dodds. 10.30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys. 11.15 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 The Baron. 11.30 Getaway. Noon MOVIE: Where No Vultures Fly. (1951) 2.20 MOVIE: Invitation To A Gunfighter. (1964, PG) 4.20 MOVIE: Sitting Bull. (1954, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Day Of The Jackal. (1973, PG) 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Red’s Fishing Adventures. 1.30 Fish’n Mates. 2.30 Step Outside. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Building Giants. 5.00 Duck Dynasty. 6.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 40. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers. 8.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Venom: Let There Be Carnage. (2021, M) 10.30 Late Programs. 6am Whisky Galore. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.25 Vanity Fair. (2004, PG) 10.00 Heartbreak Ridge. (1986, M) 12.25pm Suffragette. (2015, M) 2.25 Anandi Gopal. (2019, PG, Marathi) 4.50 To Catch A Thief. (1955, PG) 6.50 Poms.

6am Children’s Programs. 11.30 Basketball. WNBL. Bendigo Spirit v Southside Flyers. 1.30pm Children’s Programs. 2.30 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 3.30 MOVIE: Getting Even With Dad. (1994, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London. (2004, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Gladiator. (2000, M) 10.35 MOVIE: Sicario: Day Of The Soldado. (2018, MA15+) 1am Late Programs.

6.00 The Sunday Project. Joins panellists for a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.00 Dessert Masters. (Final, PGl) The final three contestants compete for the title of Dessert Master for 2024 and the chance to walk away with $100,000. 8.25 The Graham Norton Show. (l) Graham Norton is joined on the couch by Nicole Kidman, Cynthia Erivo, James Norton, Chris McCausland and Benson Boone. 9.35 FBI. (Mv) 10.35 FBI: International. (v) 11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

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

Monday, November 25

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

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 Australia Remastered: Forces Of Nature. (Final, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 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)

(Final, PG) Documents the Columbiadisaster.

9.35 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Paul Barry.

9.50 Q+A. (Final)

10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.25 Planet America. (R) 11.55 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 12.40 Parliament Question Time. 1.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Catalyst. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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6am Morning Programs. 2pm Stories From The Land. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 The Magic Canoe. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 Spartakus. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.30 The Lake Of Scars. 11.15 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.15 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 11.05 Secret Cities. (PG, R) 12.05 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News Weekend. 1.25 Al Jazeera News Hour. 1.55 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R) 2.50 Plat Du Tour. 3.00 Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Mighty Mississippi With Nick Knowles. (Premiere, Ma) Nick Knowles travels along the Mississippi.

8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Game show, featuring contestants Jon Richardson, Jack Dee, Lee Mack and Rose Matafeo. 9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M) Hosted by Greg Davies.

10.05 Have I Got News For You

U.S. (Mals) Hosted by Roy Wood Jr.

11.00 SBS World News Late.

11.30 A Criminal Affair. (Mal) 1.10 Pray For Blood. (MA15+av, R) 2.50 Love Your Home And Garden. (PG, R) 3.45 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PGls, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am Morning Programs. 12.20 Cricket. First Test. Aust v India. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 2.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 3.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Afternoon session. 5.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 5.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Late afternoon session.

8.00 Murder In A Small Town. (Mav) Several former classmates of Cassandra discover a dead body at the marina.

9.00 S.W.A.T. (Madv) SWAT teams up with the DEA, led by Mack Boyle, to conduct a massive gang sweep.

10.00 Code Blue: One Punch Killers. (Madv, R) Explores the issue of one-punch killings.

11.00 Motorway Patrol. (PG) A motorcyclist’s world is turned upside down. 11.30 Highway Cops. (PGa)

12.00 Satisfaction. (MA15+as, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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Guide To Basque Country. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.55 Adam Eats The 80s. 6.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd.

6am The Movie Show. 6.05 Poms. (2019, PG) 7.45 Lucky You. (2007, PG) 10.00 Twin Flower. (2018, M, French) 11.50 Michael Collins. (1996, M) 2.20pm Sissi: The Young Empress. (1956, PG, German) 4.15 Skies Of Lebanon. (2020, PG, Italian) 6.00 Red Obsession. (2013, PG) 7.30 Brother And Sister. (2022, M, French) 9.35 The Perfect Dinner. (2022, M, Italian) 11.35 Late Programs.

Tuesday, November 26

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

7MATE (74)

Morning Programs. 1.30pm Motor Racing. Supercars Support 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Support 3.30 Storage Wars: New York. 4.30 Talking W. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Pawn Stars. 6.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Farm. 8.30 Mega Mechanics. 9.30 When Big Things Go Wrong. (Premiere) 10.30 Jade Fever. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 A Remarkable Place To Die. (Mlv, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

8.30 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: Jane Doe. (Mv, R) Authorities investigate the discovery of the body of a young woman in Sydney’s south in 1991.

9.30 A Killer Makes A Call: Daynes. (MA15+av) A look at the case of Lewis Daynes.

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv)

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 Wheel Of Fortune Australia. (Premiere) Hosted by Graham Norton. 8.30 Matlock. (PGal) Olympia tasks Matty with getting close to their client, who is fighting for justice in the wrongful death of his wife. 9.30 Five Bedrooms. (Mls) Heather’s bliss is short-lived when her seemingly perfect boyfriend throws her a graduation party. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Children’s Programs.

Gossip Girl. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Bewitched. 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. 10.00 MOVIE: Pitch Perfect. (2012, M) 12.10am Seinfeld. 1.10 The Nanny. 2.10 Life After Lockup. 3.00 Bakugan. 3.30 Late Programs.

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Teenage Boss: Next Level. (R) 10.30 Secret Science. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Headliners. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 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. 10.55 The World’s Most Remote Hotels. (Premiere, PGa) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Have I Got News For You U.S. (Mals, R) 2.50 Such Was Life. (R) 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 12.20 Cricket. First Test. Aust v India. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 2.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 3.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Afternoon session. 5.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 5.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Postcards. (PG, R) 12.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 1.00 Space Invaders. (PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

R) 12.20

(Final, R) 1.20 Media Watch. (PG, R)

Parliament Question Time. 2.40 Grand

New Zealand. (R) 3.25 Long Lost

(PG, R) 4.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Faversham To Chatham. 8.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Andrew Lloyd Webber. (Return) Andrew Lloyd Webber explores his roots. 9.40 Greatest Train Journeys From Above: Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. (R) Follows the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Babylon Berlin. (Ma) 12.50 Son Of. (MA15+v, R) 2.25 Love Your Home And Garden. (PGa, R) 3.20 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PGl, R) 4.15 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Late afternoon session. 8.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) Police conduct a search warrant. 8.30 MOVIE: Kingsman: The Secret Service. (2014, MA15+lv, R)

A troubled young man must prove his mettle after he is recruited into a secret British spy organisation. Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, Samuel L Jackson. 11.15 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma, R) 12.15 Satisfaction. (MA15+as, R)

1.15 Your Money & Your Life. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGln, R) The travel guides head to France.

9.00 The Grand Tour. (Ml, R) Presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May head to Whitby, England.

10.20 9News Late.

10.50 Resto My Ride Australia. (PG, R) The crew restores a HR Holden. 11.50 Transplant. (MA15+m)

12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 The Garden Gurus. (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 Taskmaster Australia. (Final, PGals) Contestants deal with unreliable items, gnome names, new sins and pancake flips. 8.40 Just For Laughs Montreal. (Return, Mls) Tommy Little presents sets from the world’s famous stand-up stars, backstage action and a few surprises. 9.40 Law & Order: SVU. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 The Project. (R)

Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The UnXplained Mysteries Of The Universe. (Premiere) 9.20 Hoarders. (Return) 10.15 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s

7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Deadly 60. 8.55 Hippo Watch With Steve Backshall. 9.40 Doctor Who. 10.30 Merlin. 11.15 Late Programs. 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. 10.00 MOVIE: Horrible Bosses. (2011, MA15+) Midnight Seinfeld. 1.00 The Nanny. 2.00 Life After Lockup.

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 Last Days Of Dolwyn. (1949) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 9.40 Whitstable Pearl. 10.40 Late Programs. 7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts.

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. (Final, Ml, R) Helen is plunged into crisis.

9.35 Planet America. (Final) A look at US politics.

10.05 Spicks And Specks. (Final, PG, R)

10.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 11.20 ABC Late News.

11.35 The Business. (R) 11.50 Mother And Son. (Ml, R) 12.50 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 1.35 Killing Eve. (MA15+v, R) 2.20 Parliament Question Time. 3.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

(PGas, R) 2.55 Plat Du Tour. 3.05 Dishing It Up. (PGls, 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: Evil Stepmom. (2021, Mav, R) 2.00 Motorbike Cops. (PGa, R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Michael Mosley: Wonders Of The Human Body. (PG) Presented by the late Michael Mosley.

8.30 The Jury: Death On The Staircase: The Reckoning. (M) The jury is locked in passionate debate. Anya says they are all full of doubts and Craig drops a bomb.

9.30 The Old Man. (Mal) Chase and Harper face decisive tests.

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Maxima. (Ma) 11.50 Pagan Peak. (Malnv, R)

2.40 Love Your Home And Garden. (PGa, R)

3.35 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PGa, R) 4.25 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under 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 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) Officers pursue a bright orange turbo charged car.

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.

8.30 The Big Trip. (PG) After a quick break the roadtrippers take on local bowlers at Arno Bay before Nikki and Gyton race a camel.

9.30 MOVIE: Kingsman: The Golden Circle. (2017, MA15+sv, R) After the Kingsmen are attacked by a mysterious enemy, Eggsy and Merlin are the sole survivors. Taron Egerton, Colin Firth.

12.15 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av)

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Raising Gracie. (PGm) An abandoned koala joey is cared for.

8.30 Listing Melbourne. (Ml) 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) Stabler’s biggest ally is questioned.

12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.00 Helloworld. (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. Contestants compete in a high-stakes game where they must beat The Banker to win a cash prize.

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

7.30 Shark Tank. (a) A former model freezes during her pitch. Social media influencers pitch their feminine outdoor swag.

NCIS. (Mv) NCIS works with the

to discover what secrets are being kept by Captain Butler, an aging former spy.

NCIS: Origins.

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

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.

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. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs. 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: Get Smart. (2008, PG) Midnight Seinfeld. 1.00

8.30 MOVIE: The

(1982, PG) 10.20 Carpool Koorioke. 10.30 MOVIE: The Man From Snowy River II. (1988, PG) 12.15am Late Programs. NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Settle Down Place. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00

From

Thursday,

6.00

7MATE (74) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

9GO! (82, 93) 6am

Rabbit-Proof Fence. Continued. (2002, PG) 7.25 Red Obsession. (2013, PG) 8.55 Skies Of Lebanon. (2020, PG, Italian) 10.40 The Perfect Dinner. (2022, M, Italian) 12.40pm The Code Of Silence. (2022, M, Italian) 2.50 The Movie Show. 3.25 Jersey. (2019, PG, Telugu) 6.20 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 8.00 The Longest Week. (2014, M) 9.35 Lord Of The Ants. (2022, M, Italian) 12.10am Late Programs.

November 28

TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice.

Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Grand Designs Australia: Strath Creek. Hosted by Anthony Burke. 9.00 Long Lost Family. (Final) Hosted by Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell.

Or Fortune? De Chirico. (R) The provenance of a still

Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R)

12.05 Killing Eve. (Mav, R) 12.50 Parliament Question Time. (Final) 1.50 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 The Soundtrack Of Australia. (R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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!

Morning Programs. 9.00 A Football Life. 10.00

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 Pawn Stars. 6.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. The Eliminator. 9.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 Late Programs.

3.00

3.30 Beyblade

2.10 Christmas At The Tower Of London. (PG, R) 3.00 Plat Du Tour. 3.10 Dishing It Up. (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: Sea Of Suspicion. (2021, Masv) Michaela Kurimsky, Alan Van Sprang, Jack Fulton. 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. (PG) 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. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG) Ernie Dingo learns what it takes to be a cameleer.

8.30 The Body On Somerton Beach. (Ma, R) Explores the enduring mystery surrounding the discovery of a body on Adelaide’s Somerton Beach in 1948.

9.20 Miniseries: Steeltown Murders. (Malv) The swabbing operation is set in motion.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Miniseries: The Typist. (Masv, R)

12.05 Pandore. (Mls, R) 2.55 Love Your Home And Garden. (R) 3.50 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (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 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) Narrated by Simon Reeve.

7.30 Highway Patrol. (Ma) Documents the work of the highway patrol.

8.30 The Front Bar: Cricket Edition. (Ml) Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at the cricketing world.

9.30 The Test: Feature Length Special. (PG) Follows the Australian Men’s Test cricket team on their 2023 UK tour.

11.00 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PG, R)

12.00 MOVIE: Cruel Instruction. (2022, MA15+adsv)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: UnPerfect Christmas Wish. (2022, PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RPA. (PGm, R) An actor is sent for an MRI.

8.30 Emergency. (Mlm) At The Royal Melbourne Hospital’s emergency department, doctors fear a cyclist has life-changing injuries.

9.30 A+E After Dark. (Mlm) Police bring in an abusive male.

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Casualty 24/7. (Mm, R)

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. (R) Contestants compete in a high-stakes game where they must beat The Banker to win a cash prize. 6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists

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 Survivor 47.

ICONIC WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Barcelona to Rome or vice versa

8 DAYS | 4 COUNTRIES

5 GUIDED TOURS

SET SAIL: MAR, MAY & JUL-DEC 2025; JAN-JUL & SEP 2026

From $5,495pp in Veranda Stateroom

From $6,995pp in Penthouse Veranda

JOURNEY TO ANTIQUITIES

Rome to Athens or vice versa

8 DAYS | 3 COUNTRIES

5 GUIDED TOURS

SET SAIL: OCT-DEC 2025; JAN-FEB, APR-MAY 2026

From $5,495pp in Veranda Stateroom

From $6,995pp in Penthouse Veranda

ACROSS

1 Vision-related (5)

4 Major sale (9)

9 Camper (7)

10 Relating to the natural emblem of a clan or tribe (7)

11 Thoughts; ideas (7)

12 Made sense (5,2)

13 Well pleased (9)

15 Bag (4)

17 Just (4)

19 Pain in a nerve pathway (9)

22 Common crumble ingredient (7)

25 Forbidden (7)

26 US state home to the Grand Canyon (7)

27 Scrutinise (7)

28 Designer of goods and structures (9)

29 French painter, Edgar – (5) DOWN

1 Wearer of rose-tinted glasses (8)

2 Conveyance through (7)

3 Settler (9)

4 Danish writer, Hans – Andersen (9)

5 Unneeded (5)

6 Valued (5)

7 Travelling from place to place (7)

8 Break loose (6)

14 Undeniably (5)

15 Right side of a ship (9)

16 Loss of hair (8)

18 Hurting (7)

20 Getting bigger (7)

21 Polished (6)

23 Bedeck (5)

24 Hold responsible (for something bad) (5)

7 Which reality series did singer Kesha (pictured) appear in before she rose to fame?

8 In the first instalment of the Curious George children’s book series, who is George’s companion?

9 Which famous explorer is credited with discovering 'The

10

BISTRO STAGE- 8pm FRIDAY 22nd NOVEMBER

BISTRO STAGE- 8pm FRIDAY 29th NOVEMBER

BISTRO STAGE- 8pm SATURDAY 23rd NOVEMBER BISTRO STAGE - 12pm SUNDAY 24th NOVEMBER

BISTRO STAGE- 8pm SATURDAY 30th NOVEMBER BISTRO STAGE - 12pm SUNDAY 1st DECEMBER

AROUND THE CLUB

A recipe for success!

It was an entertaining and informative evening at Pomona’s Majesty Theatre when Slow Food Noosa presented its latest Film With Food event.

The 1996 American comedy drama film The Big Night was co-directed by Campbell Scott and Stanley 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 gain greater exposure.

The movie highlighted the importance of authenticity in food and its presentation, together with the relationship of the two brothers.

The evening also allowed guests to hear from Slow Food Noosa delegates to the 2024 Terra Madre Salone del Gusto international food festival in Turin, Italy.

Slow Food Noosa has paid tribute to everyone who attended the Sunday evening screening and dinner which is to support local producers providers and retailers.

Warm appreciation was shown for the effort put in by chef Joshua Smallwood of Noosa Cartel for the way in which he sourced food for the three-course dinner that has been produced with integrity - food that is good, healthy and fairly produced.

The next Slow Food Noosa Film With Food Night is set down for May 8 at Kandanga Hall, as part of GourMay - the month-long celebration of food in the Mary Valley.

Coming up early in the new year will be the first meeting of the Slow Food Noosa’s Gastronomy Book Group, to be held on the third Friday of January at 5.30pm, The Fermentier in Kunda Park.

The Snail of Approval certificate presentation night is scheduled for Peppers Noosa Resort in the new year as well. It will include a trade show, a chance to meet the producers, and a dinner presented by Andrew Wilcox and the Peppers Noosa team.

Slow Food Noosa presented The Big Night as the feature of the Film With Food night at Pomona’s Majestic Theatre. (444429)

Chef Josh Smallwood of Noosa Cartel. (444429)

Slow Food Noosa’s Di Seels and chef Josh Smallwood of Noosa Cartel. (444429)

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The historic Pomona Majestic Theatre. (444429)Renee and Philip Aland. (444429)Rod Lees with Tania Wiesmayr-Freeman and Andrew Freeman. (444429)

Sally and Krijn Dolman. (444429)Ursula McGinnis, Nicola Reynolds and Margot Walter. (444429)Alan and Ruth Kerr. (444429)

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Book signing coming up

By Abbey Cannan

Mitchell

worldwide.

This week he’s in Noosa, signing copies of his new book Life, Camera, Action on Thursday 21 November at 6pm at the G Contemporary Gallery, Hastings Street, in association with The Junction Bookstore.

In addition to signing his book, he will showcase four fabulous limited-edition photographic prints of iconic Australian landscapes captured spectacularly.

“Come down to the G and check out the photos. I really want people to see my work and I’m excited to meet everyone,” Mitchell said.

“I’ll be in Noosa for a few days and I’m hoping to get out to take some sunrise and sunset shots in Sunshine Beach.

“I’ll also be doing a cover shoot for the Escape Magazine so I’ll be in front of the camera and also behind.”

It took ten years in the coal mines for Mitchell to realise that no pay cheque is worth sacrificing your dreams. Now he’s making up for lost time.

Growing up in a Queensland coal mining town with parents in the industry, pursuing his passion for photography just didn’t feel like an option.

So, he went in the only direction he knew –straight into the mines.

After a decade in a job he hated, Mitch realised that he had put his dreams on hold for too long.

With no blueprint for success, he turned away from mining to forge his own path in photography. In a vulnerable moment, he posted online about taking the leap – the now-viral video has inspired millions of people around the world not to give up on their goals.

These days, hundreds of thousands of viewers follow Mitch as he travels Australia and abroad, sharing his breathtaking landscape photographs and how he captures them.

His story is a compelling call to action for anyone who has ever longed to quit their day job and pursue their passion, proving that some risks are well worth taking – you just need to be brave enough to take the shot.

Life, Camera, Action is an inspiring story about choosing your own adventure, and the beauty to be found in following your dreams.

“If you love something and you’re passionate

about it, then stick at it and work at it for a long time,” Mitchell said.

“You probably won’t be able to make sense of what you’re doing, especially if you’re not making any money, but eventually you’ll be able to look back and see how each step was putting you on the right track.

“Writing a book made me see that even more.”

Learning the hard way that you won’t find

happiness in a big bank balance, Mitch discovered that some risks are well worth taking – you just need to be brave enough to take the shot.

Join Mitchell Burns on: Thursday 21 November from 6pm - 8pm at The G Contemporary 6/32 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads.

RSVP Is essential at eventbrite.com.au/e/lifecamera-action-by-mitchell-burns-book-signingon-hastings-street-tickets-1081424111629

Mitchell Burns, Home Sweet Home, Photographic Print, Acrylic Face Mount, 68cm x 203cm, Limited Edition of 450.

Mitchell Burns, Edge of Time, Photographic Print, Acrylic Face Mount, 51cm x 152cm, Limited Edition of 450.

Join Mitchell Burns on Thursday 21 November in Noosa Heads.

Ladies in Black radiate

By Margie Maccoll

Ladies in Black burst on to the Noosa Arts Theatre stage on Friday’s opening night with the colour and glamour of 1959 haute couture, setting the scene for its story on the lives of women in a department store named Goode’s and a changing world outside.

Based on the novel by Madeleine St Johns with music and lyrics by Tim Finn the musical drama is brought to the stage by director Ian Mackellar and spreads its time across a wide assortment of characters.

Leslie (Sienna McRitchie) is a 16-year-old who has accepted a summer job at Goode’s to help in the fashion department over the busy Christmas period.

Bookish and bright, Leslie (who prefers to go by Lisa at work) has her sights set on a university place, but finds that the store provides valuable forms of education in terms of confidence-building, style guidance and even cultural matters.

McRitchie is immensely likeable as the sweetsmiling Lisa whose character has a charm and innocence that reels in the department store ladies who take the inexperienced Lisa under their wing.

Fay (Bridie Delaney) and Patty (Susie Bushnell) show Lisa the ropes but each has their own issues.

Bushnell is convincing as Patty who is struggling with her emotionally-absent husband, Frank (Mark Philip Deal).

Delaney, with her strong singing voice, is a captivating Fay who is looking for love but has be-

come disillusioned by the standard of past suitors until she meets up with “a Continental”, a Hungarian immigrant Rudi, played by a delightfully plausible Shane Luy.

Nicole Ennis is a natural as Magda, an immigrant from Slovenia and a figure of suspicion to the other “ladies in black”, who becomes a guiding hand to Lisa, introducing her to a world of fashion and sophistication that seems a far cry from the more mundane world inhabited by her working class parents.

Ladies in Black is a complex web with various sub-plots and multiple scene changes but the humour and songs carry it lightly along, though there’s a deeper layer to the coming of age tale which offers a 1950s perspective on issues such as women’s rights and immigration.

The performances of the central characters are enhanced by the strong cast, and musical backing under the direction of musical director Diana Thomson.

The magnificent array of gowns, thanks to the wonders of wardrobe mistress Margaret Courtney (who also plays Miss Jacobs), are beautifully modelled by the actors, and worthy of their own accolade.

These ladies may be dressed in black but this play is colourfully entertaining.

Ladies in Black is at Noosa Arts Theatre evenings and matinees until 1 December.

Tickets: Adults $42, Concessions $35, Member/ Group $32, U18 $30

Secure your seats at noosaartstheatre.org.au or phone 5449 9343.

Richard, Casey and Sue-ellen.

Lloyd and Lisa Sloman.

Sherie Male and Sally Williams.

Director Ian Mackellar with the cast of Ladies in Black. (Supplied)

Kirsten, Chris and Margaret.

Tyler and Jessica Large.

Douglas and Claudia Barnes.

Stunning gowns bring colour to Ladies in Black. (Supplied)

Tania, Belinda, Julie, Rachael and Marianne.Sienna McRitchie as Lisa. (Supplied)

Don’t miss Xmas concert

Baroque to Broadway promises to be a spectacular afternoon of music where the rich traditions of the Baroque era collide with the vibrant energy of Broadway.

World-class soloists, soprano Judit Molnar and highly skilled violinist, Frank Fodor, are poised to bring to life timeless masterpieces by Vivaldi and Handel plus popular Broadway show tunes.

The Coast-based soloists will be supported by Noosa’s symphony orchestra under the baton of conductor Antoni Bonetti.

Fodor will lead the audience on an evocative violin solo journey beginning with Vivaldi’s Winter from The Four Seasons in the first half of the concert. Fodor’s fast arpeggios, precise staccato notes and dramatic use of contrasting dynamics skilfully combine to evoke the biting cold and harsh winds of winter.

In the second half, Fodor will perform SaintSaëns’ Danse Macabre, guiding listeners into a supernatural waltz as Death calls spirits to dance. Feel winter’s chill and the eerie allure of the afterlife as Fodor plays this spooky violin solo.

Molnar is set to make spirits soar singing pieces celebrating the beauty of the human voice and the power of song. From the passionate Baroque brilliance of Vivaldi’s Tornami a vagheggiar and Handel’s Let the Bright Seraphim to the tender devotion of Caccini’s Ave Maria, the program promises to captivate all lovers of classical music. Augmenting the afternoon’s magic is the fiery allure of Bizet’s Habanera and the romantic charm of Lehar’s Vilja Song.

The concert will also celebrate iconic hits from musical theatre including a medley from The Sound of Music, Think of Me from The Phantom of the Opera, and the comedic, ambitious flair of Art is Calling for Me.

Pieces set to showcase the soprano’s virtuosity include:

• Let the Bright Seraphim – this aria requires vocal agility, precise coloratura and an ability to sustain high notes with clarity and brilliance. It’s been performed by famous sopranos: Joan Sutherland, Kathleen Battle and Renee Fleming.

• Tornami a vagheggiar – an aria well-known for its lively tempo and technically demanding coloratura passages. It demonstrates Molnar’s ability to navigate ornamented phrases and express the playful spirit of the piece.

• The Habanera is one of the most iconic arias from Georges Bizet’s opera Carmen, which takes inspiration from the Cuban dance style, the habanera, and imbues it with a sultriness and sense of the exotic. It demands not only vocal control and sultry expression but also the embodiment of Carmen’s sensual and independent persona.

• Art is Calling for Me – this aria is characterised by its witty lyrics, playful rhythm and sections that show off the soprano’s range and vocal ability. It requires not only technical skill but a strong comedic and theatrical presence.

• Rounding out the evening are heartfelt performances of The Prayer and O Holy Night, promising a rich tapestry of music that spans centuries, genres, and emotions.

Event details:

• What: Baroque to Broadway – a Noosa Orchestra spectacular with Christmas Carols

• When: 2.30pm Sunday 1 December

• Where: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Hall (Noosaville)

• Tickets: Adults $40 | Students (18+) $15 | School age $10 trybooking.com (plus booking fee) or $45 at the door (cash only).

Judit Molnar and Frank Fodor. (Supplied)

Plant sale at the Gardens

It’s November - and that means the annual preChristmas plant fair is on again at Noosa Botanic Gardens.

As one of two major happenings in the gardens before year’s end, on Saturday, November 23, from 7am until 12 midday, you can stock up from a huge range of indoor and outdoor plants that the Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens have been tenderly cultivating for you these last few months.

Spring has been particularly good to the gardens this year, so the offerings are bountiful. Head down to the Propagation Shed on Lake Macdonald Drive at the gardens’ entrance and get the best on offer.

And don’t forget to put the date for 2024’s final Sunday in the Gardens multi- event, on Sunday December 1.

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

CHARITY SPORTS LUNCHEON

Join Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club for an unforgettable day with State of Origin football greats Queensland’s Trevor ‘The Axe’ Gillmeister and NSW’s Steve ‘Blocker’ Roach on Friday, 29 November Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club supporting Sailability. Doors open at 11.30am. Enjoy a delicious 3-course lunch, 3-hour premium drinks package, raffles, auctions, and hilarious tall tales that will keep you entertained all afternoon. Tickets: $150 per person. Secure yours today: www.nyrc.com.au

QCWA STREET STALL

The Tewantin Noosa Branch will hold its next Street Stall on Thursday 5 December, 8-10.30am, unless sold out. Come early so you don’t miss our wonderful scones and other sweet treats, handcrafts, plants and more! We’ll also have Christmas crafts, gifts and treats. You’ll find us at the QCWA Hall, 123 Poinciana Ave Tewantin, next to the Tewantin Post Office. This street stall in support of local women.

LIONS CLUB OF NOOSA HEADS

Noosa Heads Lions Club is celebrating 50 years of “serving” the local community. So far this year we have donated over $25,000 to various charities. We are a small but very active group and would love to welcome new members. If you would like more information please email us noosaheadslions@gmail.com or check us out on Facebook.

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.

COMBINED PROBUS CLUB

Probus Clubs are designed for fun and friendship in retirement. If you are retired (or nearly) and are open to making new friends through a variety of activities such as discussion groups, country drives, lunches out, drinks by the Noosa River, theatre visits, mini golf and good conversation, then we want you to join us. Our membership is diverse and interesting, our members deriving from fascinating countries and employment. We meet at 9.30am on the first Monday of the month, except January, at the Noosa Golf Club where we have entertaining and interesting guest speakers, followed by morning tea and friendly chat. Visit our website noosacombinedprobus. yolasite.com/ to see our monthly Bulletin, depicting our past and future activities. Contact cnp.secretary@gmail.com or phone Kathy 0416 155428

AIR NOOSA

Australian Independent Retirees (AIR) Noosa Branch will hold an Investment Discussion Group on Thursday 21 November at Sunrise Uniting Church, Grasstree Ct, Sunrise Beach Time at 9.30am. AIR/ASA Members, no charge for meetings. Visitors $10 pp incl morning tea (first two visits free). Email airnoosasecretary@gmail.com or phone 0417 431 303 or visit facebook.com/AIRNoosa

As usual there will be a free Guided Walk you can join from 8.30am to visit the best parts of the gardens on the first day of summer.

From 9am the Shade Garden will open for those wanting to see more exotic plant species, while the coffee wagon will be brewing something special for you, unless you’d prefer an ice cream from the neighbouring stand.

Then from around 10am regular host Jay Bishoff and friends will kick off the awesome Sunday music program which will run until about 12.30pm.

Noosa Botanic Gardens are located on Lake Macdonald Drive, about 4km from Cooroy. Always best to check the weather on the day before setting off, at Facebook/noosa botanic gardens friends.

RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY

The Xmas Meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa RSL Women’s Auxiliary will be held on Friday 6 December at the Royal Mail Hotel at 10.30am for our last meeting of the year followed by our Xmas Lunch. All members welcome. Cost $24 lunch. Please bring an unwrapped gift for the Salvation Army Xmas Appeal. Phone Kay 5447 5042.

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 11am-12.30pm on Saturday 30 November. 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.

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 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

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 Fantastic Sound System in a great setting at the Noosa U3A each Wednesday 10am-12pm. Interested? Call Barry on 0478 837 708, who is looking forward to chatting with you or email barry.henze@ gmail.com

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 addi-

tional 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

VEGGIE VILLAGE

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

SINGERS WANTED

We are a happy, friendly, vibrant choir, singing beautiful, joyful, easy to learn songs from around the world in a relaxed atmosphere. All levels of ability accepted and no auditions. We would especially like to welcome some masculine singers. Join us Tuesdays 3.30 till 5pm at the CWA hall, Eumundi. Call Joan for more information on 0419517869.

BOOMERANG BAGS NOOSA

Fabric donations always needed. Boomerang Bags are sewn from recycled fabric with the aim of reducing single use plastic bags and minimising landfill from discarded textiles. Any unwanted fabric, doona covers, sheets, denim, curtains or upholstery fabric can be dropped off at Wallace House (near the Noosa library) on a Monday or Wednesday morning or phone Ned on 0411 784 911.

Weekly roster for Meals on Wheels

Weekly Roster for Tewantin- Noosa Meals on Wheels beginning Monday 25 November

Monday Drivers: Tony, Darryl, Driver needed for C Run, Geoff, Joy, Lorraine, Jason, Antje, Judy and Eileen Kitchen: Janet, John

Tuesday Drivers: Laguna, Lin, Tania and Friends, Penny, Denise, Barani and Peter, Carlee, Simone, Cecily and Bill Kitchen: Chris

Wednesday Drivers: Christina, Council, Alan and Cynthia, Kevin, Everlyn and Mary, Catherine and Trevor, Simone, John and Helen, Bronwyn and Nick Kitchen: Denise, Chris, John, Jerry, Christina

Thursday Drivers: Melanie, Alison, Ray Z, Julie, Margo and Jim, Kerryn and Stuart, Driver needed for H, Julie L, Andrew, Sharon and Mal Kitchen: Donal, Vicki, 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.

Catch the pre-Christmas plant sale at the botanic gardens this Saturday. (Supplied)

Yesterday, today and forever

By Erle Levey

The value of war memorial and community halls in Australia can never be under-estimated.

They have seen young men and women march off to war, and been there for those who return.

They have hosted bush dances and debutante balls, bridge clubs and badminton contests. In doing so they have helped raise funds for all manner of groups and organisations.

The community halls are part of the glue that holds Australia together. Especially in the smaller towns where they rely on a sturdy band of volunteers to benefit the wider community.

Buderim War Memorial Hall has been all of this … and more.

A weekend celebration to commemorate 100 years as a community hub saw an historical reenactment of the opening in 1924 adjoining the School of Arts Hall.

The first Buderim School of Arts Hall was opened on 16 November, 1888, built of local timber by the citizens and had many uses local meeting place, church services and dances.

By the early 1920s the town was growing as a farming and tourism centre, and a larger hall was needed.

Buderim’s new School of Arts was duly opened by Mr W Bertram MLA, Speaker of State Parliament, acting on behalf of the Premier.

The re-enactment as part of the 100-year celebrations saw Kennedy Fox as Mr Warren, State Member for Murrumburra, and James Kluck as Mr Bertram, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, and Robert Grant as chair of the organising committee in 1924.

The 100-year celebrations highlighted the number of groups and associations connected to the hall today.

Buderim War Memorial Community Association president Errol Richardson said the celebrations were very special.

“They commemorate the establishment of the memorial to those who served and died to defend our values and way of life, as well as the 100 years of community events and activities held since it was built.

“The hall is at the heart of our community spirit,” Mr Richardson said. “We are so pleased that 100 years ago the hall was constructed and the BWMCA formed as a living memorial for all those who made our way of life possible.”

BWMCA honorary life member John McMahon took over as chair of the committee in 1974 and served for 46 years.

He said a community was only as good as the people in it and in the 1970s-1990s they were absolutely the best.

“You are sitting in what is left of the original hall because in the big renovation of 1989 from the stage forward is new and everything from the back wall through the foyer is new.”

The hall originally faced out to the main street until 1966 when the brick extension was added and the hall moved to be parallel to Church Street.

One of the wonders of the hall is the ceiling with only two boards that do not run the whole length.

There were inside walls running both sides, with the veranda on the eastern side used as a supper room.

Jim Hennell was one of those volunteers who worked on it at the time.

Over a cup of tea and scone with cream and jam he told me they took out the wall of the supper room so that the main area could be extended.

The veranda had no lining on the ceiling so in the spirit of things they went down King Street and felled some pine trees then took the timber to the sawmill where the post office now stands. They dressed the timber and it was brought back to hall where the tradesmen with the volunteers installed it in an afternoon.

It was all done within about 400m each way of the hall and with volunteers, putting a further emphasis on local.

The program for the weekend of celebrations included a variety showcase concert on the Friday night, A Centenary Celebration – a line-up of choirs, theatre and live music. Performances included the Sunshine Statesmen Choir, Buderim

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Saturday morning saw a vintage car procession through Buderim’s main streets, the launch of the Living Memorial Fundraising, history and photographic displays, showcase of BWMCA affiliated groups, Open house in the library and the billiards and snooker rooms.

A Spirit of Buderim art display was held at the Buderim Craft Cottage.

A Supper Dance on Saturday night provided a journey of music and dance from 1924 to 2024 featuring the Moreton Bay Big Band and Merrymakers Dance Club.

“ThespiritofthecommunityatBuderimmakes your hair stand on end,” Errol Richardson said.

“It’s a centre for cultural and community activities ... that’s been the theme all the way through.

“A living memorial, that’s the way we refer to it.” Buderim has proven over many years to be a giving community and the hall is the centre of it, but it’s also a living entity.

Through the BWMCA it gives information and service generally promoting the idea of the spirit of community in Buderim.

Not so different to the vision held by residence when they gathered the funds to construct the first school of hearts in 1888 and then the new hall in 1924.

Male Choir, Oriana Choir, acoustic duo 13 Ticks, and

Hot Ginger Chorus as Buderim Youth Theatre (BYTES).

A re-enactment of the Buderim War Memorial Hall opening in 1928. (442725)Ian McAskill. (442725)

BWMCA past-secretary Lucy Cradduck with fellow BWMCA member Lynn Moss and Michelle Roberts. (442725)

Graeme Ensoll of Scott and Ensoll, daughter Lee, and BWMCA president Errol Richardson. (442725)

The first Buderim School of Arts Hall was opened on 16 November, 1888. (442725)

Buderim School of Arts Hall 1924. (442725)

How sweet it is: Scones with jam and cream togo with a cuppa. (442725)

Santa’s helpers need toys

The wonderful charity Santa’s Classy Helpers is in urgent need of new toys for their yearly charity event being held at The J in early December.

This annual “shopping day” for families in need helps them out with donations of fruit and vegetables, groceries, toiletries and a new toy for each child in the family.

Hundreds of families are referred from various agencies including St Vincent de Paul and Salvation Army to the shopping day, which is not open to the public.

With a growing number of families in need the charity requires new toys, so children have a gift to open on Christmas Day.

If you can assist with a toy donation, please leave unwrapped new toys at Noosa Council’s Customer Service counter, Tewantin, Cooroy Library or The J, Noosa Junction. Toys are required by Friday 29 November.

NICA has a new team

The proactive, talented volunteers of Noosa Integrated Catchment Association (NICA) have a passion for the health and conservation of our Noosa River catchment area.

This committee aims to continue and involve the community in informative and restorative projects. With Jill Campbell as President, each member has a long-standing record in various fields of expertise and would like to encourage more interested members of the community to come along to future projects. Phone or pop into the NICA office in Tewantin – pick up informative brochures - chat to Gillian and learn more about

what we do.

If you would like to be involved we have workshops and information on the right type of plants to grow in your garden with the Urban Wildlife Gardens - Shorebird data collection – River Rangers - Water watch and Bush care regeneration programs. Come along and you’ll meet new friends.

• Follow us on facebook – Noosa Integrated Catchment Association

• NICA office is at 52 Doonella St, Tewantin.

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Lions seeking members

On the 50th anniversary of the Noosa Heads Lions Club (NHL), the volunteer group is desperately looking for ‘young blood’ to help with projects.

The club was chartered in 1974, sponsored by Tewantin Lions Club, with president George Clist and began with 33 members.

Two significant projects by the club over the years include the Noosa Heads Lions Park (Noosa Parade), a project undertaken with Council approval in 1992, turning a rubbish dump into a much used community asset.

The other, which is still going, is the Noosa Triathlon, born in 1983 thanks to former Olympic medalist Dave Power and Noosa Heads Lion Club member Joe Gilbert.

The Lions Club registered the name and ran the event for 20 years before handing it over to Garth Proud and the United Sports Marketing Team. It started with 150 competitors and 50 teams.

In 2024, the service club has donated over $25,000 to various charities including, Youturn, Salvation Army, Making Lives Matter, Wishlist, Sunshine Beach State School, Sunshine Beach High School, Nambour Community Centre, LifeFlight, Smart Pups, Angel Flight and other various Lions charities. They have also helped in local emergencies such as the bushfires in 2019.

“As a club we are proud to have helped many individuals and groups throughout the last 50 years,” Noosa Heads Lions Club member Maureen Maguire said.

“We would like to thank all our members, volunteers and friends who have lent a hand and given their friendship and love over those 50 years.

“In the future, we desperately need more members to join us to help with projects and give back to our community. Many of us are getting older and we need some young blood.” If you would like more information on joining the club email noosaheadslions@gmail. com

Take

a dip into hot water (the good kind!)

Hot water is one of those things we use every day without giving it much thought—but it can be a big part of our energy bill, sometimes up to half of it! If you’re ready to save some serious cash or cut down on your environmental footprint, it’s time to rethink your hot water setup.

Gareth Duggan, an accredited solar designer and energy efficiency expert, has some solid advice when it comes to choosing the right hot water system.

He says, “When we think about spending money, it’s important to ask ourselves: what’s the next big thing we can do to have a positive environmental impact?”

If you have a gas hot water system, planning the replacement of your system should be high on your list. Gas was once touted as the more environmentally friendly and cost effective choice, however, this thinking is now out of date. When we burn gas about 30 per cent of the heat is lost up the flue. Electric element hot water systems instead have an element in the water and 100 per cent of

the energy is converted to hot water. Heat pumps are even more efficient again, using the same technology that air conditioners use. Heat pumps don’t produce heat, they pump it from one place to another. They use one unit of energy to pump 5 to 6 units of heat from outside into your hot water tank. This means they use less than 20 per cent of the energy of an electric hot water system and

seven times less energy than a gas hot water system!

For those with solar power choosing an electric element hot water system or heat pump allows you to turn “your hot water system into a battery,” Gareth explains. “If you run it in the middle of the day, you’re effectively storing your solar energy in the form of hot water, which you can use at night or in the morning. It’s as easy as adding a timer.”

Gareth suggests setting your hot water system to kick on at 10am and let it heat up until around 3pm, it’ll switch itself off when it reaches temperature—no stress, no fuss.

You can see if you have solar power and already have an electric hot water system, adding a timer that costs $350 would save you about $540 per year and if you don’t have solar power swapping your gas heater for a heat pump will save over $1000 per year.

Another low cost way to save on hot water is to change your shower heads. If you halve the water flow you will use half the energy and half the wa-

ter. Even if you shower for 50 per cent longer you still win.

And when choosing a hot water tank, Gareth has another tip: go big. “A bigger tank means a bigger battery”. “You won’t have to worry about running out of hot water. Aim for 70L+ per person”.

Gareth concludes “when you ask yourself, if I could do something that was good for the earth that also led to a great financial outcome for me personally or my family would I do it? Of course you would? Simple.”

If you are interested in finding out more, visit ZEN Inc. website at zeroemissionsnoosa.com/ rewiring-noosa. Here you’ll find Gareth’s video about his selection of Heating & Cooling and other video stories about energy saving options such as EV’s, Energy Monitoring and Home Batteries to save on your energy costs, toolkits, online calculators and much more. For any queries, please contact us at info@zeroemissionsnoosa.com.

Noosa Heads Lions Club members in their catering van at the Noosa Triathlon. (Supplied)

Santa’s Classy Helpers shopping event needs toys for families in need.

Yanni Van Zijl, Jill Campbell (President), Bruce Hallett, Julie Glennon, Tony Haslam, Gillian Studdock and Pam Walpole. (Supplied)

Christmas treats on offer

A Christmas Market will be held on Friday 29 November from 12noon to 5pm at the St Andrews Anglican Church, Bicentennial Drive, Sunshine Beach.

With plenty of Christmas gifts and children’s activities, it will be a great festive afternoon for people of all ages, and an opportunity to pick up a gift for family and friends.

All the Christmas treats will be available including cakes, fruit mince-balls, mince-pies, shortbread, chutneys, confectionery, and even very special lemon cordial.

There will also be table decorations, plants, jewellery, books, CDs and DVDs, and - for sport lovers - historic Olympic posters.

There will also be a sausage-sizzle, a variety of sweet and savoury treats and a coffee van.

Funds raised from this Christmas Market will be used to support the work of the Chaplaincy programs at the two Sunshine Beach State Schools.

Emma at the high school has a Breakfast Club, and along with Simone at the primary school, there are funds to assist those children whose families need financial support with school clothing, lunches if necessary, attendance at holiday camps and school excursions.

Eftpos will be available.

Christmas treats and gifts on sale at St Andrews Church market. (Supplied)

Noosa dolphins in sight for scientists for research

A popular attraction off Noosa beaches are the local pods of dolphins, and while locals know they exist up until now there has been no research conducted on them.

Dr Alexis Levengood, a research fellow and lecturer at the University of the Sunshine Coast founded the Dolphin Research Project SEQ in 2022 to research the marine mammals, along with her team of researchers.

Her research project follows more than 15 years of experience working with marine mammals including eight years conducting research on the world-famous Shark Bay dolphins in Western Australia.

The local research will focus on five pillarsanimal behaviour, ecology, genetics, health, conservation and ecosystem dynamics, Dr Levengood told Noosa Parks Association’s Friday forum this month.

“We have a thriving population of dolphins here,” she said.

“Dolphins are marine mammals that breath air, like us, give birth to live young and nurse their young. They’re also long-lived, estimated to live an average 40-50 years and they are indicators of the environment we live in.”

There are 73 species of dolphins in the world and 15 in South East Queensland, she said. More than 630 dolphins have been identified in the area including seven of the vulnerable Australian humpback dolphins and a calf.

“What do we know about them - very little,” she said.

Most information on dolphins comes from research done in Sarasota, Florida which began in 1980 and Shark Bay, Western Australia which started in 1982.

Locally most work has been conducted in Moreton Bay with 43 studies published and 11 studies published from research in Hervey Bay.

There are no published papers on Sunshine Coast dolphins, but the first paper is in draft format, Dr Levengood said.

The dolphins most observed in the area are the common bottlenose, Indo-Pacific bottlenose and Australian humpback dolphins with records based on reports by eco tourism operators, marine stranding records and bycatch records.

The research project will include investigation of the dolphin population ecology such as how connected are they across space, socially, genetically and what are threats they face from natural predators and unnatural.

Early investigations looking at shark bites have found dolphins in the Sunshine Coast present with fewer shark bites, typically one bite mark, than those in Hervey Bay where some have three bite marks and survived all shark bites.

“They are prey to sharks,” Dr Levengood said.

“Dolphins like shallow water but sharks like it as well.

Other research will consider dolphin health, such as the appearance and cause of skin lesions, which could reveal wider ranging factors in the health of the environment.

Health skin lesions, body condition, ecotoxins such as pesticides, and stress levels.

“What we’ve seen so far they do have skin lesions,” she said. “They’re more common in IndoPacific bottlenose dolphins. We don’t know how severe these things are or whether they affect their survival.

“They present with more lesions after heavy rainfall which could be a result of runoff.

“Dolphins that live closer to the rivers have more lesions. Research shows dolphins living closer to urban centres have more lesions.”

Dr Levengood said dolphins accumulate toxins they digest in their bodies. Testing them for a range of chemicals as well as stress hormones will provide an indication of the health of the animals as well as the environment.

The research group will also look at issues such as strandings, entanglements, bycatch and evidence of boat strikes.

How can people help?

In addition to the research group Dr Levengood recently established a Facebook site, Dolphins sighting SEQ, and is urging citizen scientists to record their dolphin sightings on the site, including information such as time, date, geographical coordinates, numbers of species, identify the species if known and dolphin photos to assist with the research.

The team will also be running workshops between February and March on dolphin spotting.

“Any time you see an animal let us know about it,” she said.

Walk against violence

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until Human Rights Day on 10 December.

This annual initiative aims to raise awareness of domestic and family violence and coercive control, highlight the support services available, and send a clear message that violence in our communities will not be tolerated.

During the 16 days, Zonta Clubs take to the streets of their neighbourhoods, towns and cities organising a wide range of “orange events” to emphasize the importance of individual and community activism to end violence.

On Sunday 1 December the Zonta Club of Noosa will meet at 8.30am at the Gympie Terrace Lion’s Park for their annual walk against gender-based violence along the Noosa River foreshore.

In a separate action against domestic and family violence local Rotary Clubs will unite in a walk to Way No to Domestic and Family Violence leaving the T-Boat Hire office on Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, at 9.30am on Saturday 23 November heading to Lions Park.

Rotary for Mental Health (R4MH), a joint venture of the Rotary Clubs of Cooroy, Eumundi, Noosa and Noosa Daybreak in association with Rotary Clubs through Rotary International have organised the walk to promote their “Say No to Domestic and Family Violence“ campaign.

peaceful, non-confrontational, non-political walk to offer the wider community an insight into key signs of domestic violence and coercive control against women, men and children.

Anyone needing assistance should phone 1800RESPECT or if there is an immediate danger, call 000.

Zonta’s Walk against gender-based violence will be on Sunday 1 December.

A pod of bottlenose dolphins resting at Hell’s Gates. (Georgina Hume)

Talking Sport

Ron Lane

More success for athletics

Athletics

Once again, our Noosa Athletics have returned from a state championship with a good medal count. In a report from head coach Mick Hooper, he brings to our attention the following results.

The event was the State Relay Championships held over the weekend at the QSAC facility in Brisbane. “Our club was represented in three events, the Open Women’s 4x100m the U16 Men’s 4x100 and the 4x400: with all competing on Saturday 16 November in one of the wettest conditions experienced in many long years.

Our U16 men’s team of Noah Eagle, Uli Veser, Archie Vassallo and Marlon Andrews won the bronze medal in both the 4x100m and the 4x400m. Our Open Women’s team of Taya Clayton, Courtney Steel, Brielle Steel and Mailee Scott-Jones won a bronze medal in the 4x100m. This was a great reward for the continued effort these athletes have been putting in during their squad sessions over the season.’’

With the ongoing success of the Noosa Athletics club at recent State-run carnivals, there can be no doubt that the existing coaching panel, run by Head Coach Mick Hooper would rate as one of the finest in the state. Therefore, we congratulate them one and all, for a job well done. And sponsors please take note.

Outriggers

However, it is not only our track and field athletes that has been amongst the medals. Our other local athletics the Outrigger Crews have also been picking up their fair share of medals. In a flyer submitted by Pascale Hegarty we are bought up to date with activities.

There has been another cracking Small Craft Race held by Wave Academy at Hope Island on the Gold Coast. The Wind Gods did not disappoint and there was a great downwind ride after punching into the wind. There was a huge Noosa contingent, and it was so good to see so many novices getting out to race. In the Short Course we had the Novice Women. For our two ladies, with absolute awesome work, Greer Butcher won the gold and Jules Browett the silver. In the Novice Men Shane Johnson also won the silver. In the Mixed Novice Rachel O’Sullivan and Jessie Friedlander were second in the OC2.

Golden Master Women saw Noosa’s Nicola Cameron winning Gold and Frankie Erickson taking fourth in her first Oc1 race: which was a good performance. In the Long Course results Senior Masters Women OC2-4 our amazing women took first and second place: the gold went to Flea and Manu and silver going to Nic Cameron and Sue Alvsaker.

Senior Masters Mixed OC2 Paz Hegarty and Paul Squire took the gold in their division and fourth overall in the long course. Golden Masters Men OCI saw Marco Rocco take the silver. In the Golden Masters OC2 was the first race together for Phil Benstead and Kevin Piercy and they won the gold.

Coming on November 30 the Noosa Club will host the Annual River Race at Chaplin Park, and the last race of the small craft Series will be held on the 7th December at Hope Island. Result saw the Noosa team with a tally of five gold and five

silver medals: a good result for our local team. Pickleball

It is a cold fact of life that Pickleball along with Martial arts is still one of the fastest growing sports in Australia. And to make it more attractive the Noosa Pickleball Club is completely dedicated to welcoming new members to the sport: and this attitude is to be applauded. For those wanting to try the sport the club offers free lessons on Sundays at their home courts in Tewantin.

Also to make the offer of membership more attractive they now have a venue where they can play and call home: it’s called the Olive Donaldson Pavillion (Olive) Tewantin. A membership of 225 and growing speaks for itself.

At present plans are on the drawing board for a PAA-sanctioned regional tournament to be run at the Noosa Leisure Centre on the 5th and 6th of April 2025. It is expected that it will attract players from local arears as well as Hervey Bay, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Clubs Social Directors Sally Chapman and Cathie Middlin, organise social events, such as the recent outing on the River which was well attended: it provided a great chance to swap stories and catch up with one and another. There is also Free Friday Night Social play at the Olive.

You are invited to come and try lessons for the newcomers to the sport hosted by Lynne and Ross Nisbett, Cathy and Andrew Middlin, Steve Phillips, Bob Bleicher, Sally Chapman and Peter Belding. Other members such as Lyn Muir, Cathy Middlin, Sally Chapman and Gina Foster have

planned a series of specialised training sessions, with renown coaches such as Gail Aiken for our female players.

This is subsidized by the active Women’s and Girls Grant for $ 7,500. Noosa Leisure Centre (NLC) this an important venue for club play. This includes a very popular Tuesday round -robin session (organized by Lyn Muir and Margot Tredinnick) and Thursday League (organised by Bob Bleicher, Lyn Muir and Peter Belding) allowing players of all levels to play competitively and grow their skills.

Keith Bing a long-time club member runs popular newcomer and beginner sessions on Sundays at NLC. Noosa State School provides another venue for club sessions hosted on Monday nights by Gina Foster. The club also runs special Saturday sessions at the Olive for different player abilities from beginners to advanced.

Kane Nolan, club volunteer offers training sessions for members and administers the Club Face Book and Instagram pagers. Members are very active attending PAA- sanctioned pickleball tournaments: Australian Pickleball Championships, Gold Coast and other tournaments,

The following club members bought home tournament gold, silver and bronze medals: John Murphy and Kane Nolan, Ross Nisbet and David Armstrong, Rob Hochstadt, Anita Smith and Kate Rorrison, Joanne Thompson and Janine Scott, Kim Sherry and Linda Armstrong, Maryanne Littlecrapp and Robyn Webster, Jannette Ward, Kerryn Browne, Peter Belding, Henry Chard, Luke McIntyre, Stuart Newland, Colleen Darcy,

Bob Bleicher, Michael Heath, John Murphy, Ron Gatliff, amongst others.

Margot Tredinnick an accredited Level 4 Pickleball Referee serves as a Head Referee in several PAA and Professional state and national tournaments. She also helps organise PAQ/PAA referee training courses.

By the information forwarded to us by Bob Bleicher, Pickleball Club President, it is obvious that the club is addressing all aspects that are required to consolidate a successful club. We wish all involved the very best in the future. Martial Arts

Its more good news from the Noosa Caza Brazilians Jiu-Jitsu Club. In August the club celebrated the Caza BJJ 6th affiliation new gym opening at Caza Agnes Water. Situated at 43 Bicentennial Drive, Agnes Water, Owner and Head Coach Mirza Mahic has received his purple belt from Professor Yoshi Hasegawa of the Noosa Club. The club is going strong, offering kids and adult classes for gi and no gi . Other BJJ affiliations clubs are as followers based in the various towns. (with the Caza BJJ Headquarters based in Noosa Heads.) Caloundra, Hinterland Cooroy, Rolling Fitness Maroochydore and Drop Bear Ipswich. Other news tells us, that adult grading will be conducted on 30 November with plans to promote six new black belts.

With this new addition, there will be a total of 22 black belts promoted by Head Cach Yoshi Hasegawa at Caza. The future for expansion of Jiu-Jitsu is indeed looking very positive.

U16 men Bronze 4x100m & 4x400m U16 mens bronze medal winners Noah Eagle, Archie Vassallo, Uli Visser and Marlon Andrews.

Noosa Outrigger recent medal winners at the Gold Coast. (Supplied)

Open women 4x100m bronze medal winners Mailee Scott-Jones, Brielle Steel, Taya Clayton and Courtney Steel.

In August Noosa Caza Brazilians Jiu-Jitsu Club celebrated the Caza BJJ 6th affiliation new gym opening at Caza Agnes Water. (Supplied)

Life of Brine

Phil Jarratt - philjarratt.com

The surf-rock connection

Lying in bed with a staph-infected leg above heart level and my head full of Codeine this past week, I had a very strange dream about having a food fight with the rock band Skyhooks at Sydney’s Manly Beach.

As some people howled with laughter and others with indignation, open sandwiches, party pies, sausage rolls and handfuls of various dips flew through the air, splattering on shirts, fancy hairdos and even fancier hats while a band –not the Hooks – played on from a nearby bandstand. It was a very strange and almost disturbing dream, and I knew that serious painkillers can screw with your mind, but this was not a figment of a distorted imagination. It actually happened, 50 years ago in January, at a launch party for the brand new ABC rock station 2JJ, and recently receiving a reunion invitation had clearly been the catalyst, wedging itself somewhere in the recesses of my brain.

Since my association with 2JJ, the ABC’s original olive branch to Australian youth, was through surfing – I was the station’s first surf reporter in 1975 – the dreamy food fight got me thinking about the relationship between the rock and surf youth cultures, and the many bonds of friendship, not to mention business partnerships that came out of that. And this line of thought was reinforced, again by the ABC, with two programs which aired during my leg-up convalescence.

The first was Paul Clarke’s excellent Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line, from a writer/director who has crisscrossed the line between surf and rock throughout his storied career, often bringing the esteemed surfer/author Nick Carroll along for the ride. And Nick’s occasional commentary here as a grom on the beach watching a band on the rise is the perfect illustration of the connection I’m talking about. I caught the early Oils on several occasions at their Narrabeen Antler gigs, loved their energy, the music not so much – that appreciation came later.

Call me shallow if you will, but I was a Skyhooks guy, and that had all started a decade earlier, just before the food fight at Manly, when I interviewed Shirley Strachan with Mushroom Records founder Michael Gudinski and we formed an instant bond, mostly over surfing. As well as being a singer of incredible range and an amazing showman, Shirl was a chippie from Melbourne who’d most recently lived on Phillip Island, where he’d check the surf first thing in the morning before deciding whether to work or not. He was an amusing, easygoing guy and thereafter, every time the band was in Sydney he would sneak off to Whale Beach where I lived and worked at Tracks mag, and where we had a commanding view of the Whaley Wedge at the northern end of the beach.

We’d sit around and drink beers and talk, and when the wind and tide were right, we’d surf. And Shirl was pretty handy too. We surfed together in

a lot of places over the ensuing years, most notably in G-Land in 1997, just a few years before the untimely death of the now-Noosa resident in a helicopter crash near Kilcoy in 2001.

But back at Whale Beach in 1976, on one of those days when the Wedge wasn’t quite chucking up its fast-running left, and so maybe we’d had a beer or two too many, I talked Shirl into posing on the Tracks thunderbox in the backyard, sucking on a ciggie while reading the current issue. In my beer delirium, I wanted to run it on the cover, but when Gudinski got wind of that one he screamed a few versions of the negative down the phone at me, so I had to sneak it in down the back, where it still caused a sensation.

We were in Bundoran, Ireland, for the Quiksilver Masters in August 2001 and I was hosting the opening party when Quik founder Alan Green, a very close friend of Shirl’s, broke in with the news that our mate had fallen out of the sky while

piloting his beloved chopper. This was a bit before Spotify, so we couldn’t find a Hooks anthem on our phones, but after a minute’s silence and a toast to Shirl, the barman managed to find a mixed cassette with Women In Uniform on it. It wouldn’t have been my first choice, but it brought the house down.

Shirl is still remembered in Noosa through Noosa SLSC’s annual Shirley Strachan and Bruce Warren Memorial Swim.

The other rock music/surfing link back in the day was Australian Crawl, who were surf-stoked enough to actually co-sponsor the Bells Beach Pro with Rip Curl one year. Bandleader Jimmy Reyne could surf, but the real surfers of the band in the ‘80s were guitarists Brad Robinson and Guy McDonagh. Sadly, Guy battled addiction and died in 1984, while Brad followed a dozen years later, of lymphoma.

Finally, to get this back to where we started,

when Midnight Oil called it a day the first time around, three of its members formed The Break, one of the best surf instrumental bands since the Chantays in the ‘60s. Not sure whether we’ll hear from them again, but these days the surf connection lives on in music everywhere, from Jack Johnson to Pearl Jam to our very own Band of Frequencies. Long live surf-rock!

FOOTNOTE: If you’re wondering what my favourite octogenarian has to do with any of the above, absolutely nothing except for the fact that Bob McTavish rang for one of our regular shoot the breezes while I was writing this Brine. Shortly after our chat, I was searching my files for a McTavish board shot for another project and this great shot from a big, clean day at Boulders in

was staring back at me. Bob was 68 at the time, and still charging. And he still is at 80! I thought it deserved another airing.

2012

Memory of the week: Bob McTavish at Boulders, aged 68. (McTavish Surfboards)

Promo shot of the Skyhooks back in the day. (Supplied)

What a lineup! 80s poster.

Shirl’s infamous dunny read. (Courtesy Tracks Mag)

Shirl (far left) and the author (far right) co-host the Quiksilver 20th anniversary bash, Sydney 1989.

Oils power drummer Rob Hirst gives it a whack for The Break. (Supplied)

Shirl gets down and dirty. (Supplied)

The caption accompanying this great performance shot of Peter Garrett read: “An announcement from the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts.”

Gone Fishing Gardiner Fisheries Rainbow Beach

Full moon fishing bonanza

By Drew Gardiner

A great week of fishing has been had, the small seas and light breezes combined with the lead up to the full moon definitely turned on the bite for both inshore and offshore species.

With great access through Mudlow rocks at present, anglers that fished Rainbow and Teewah beaches on the low water bagged quality whiting and dart from most of the drains.

There were quite a few tailor landed as well since the last article although size was down and they were what would class as choppers (1-1.5kg fish).

A few fishers spun metals across the isolated patches of coffee rock along the coloured sands stretch picking up trevally.

One angler doing just so picked up a cracking barracuda as by catch.

A worthy battle on light spin gear.

The Inskip point sinkhole at the northern end of the Sarawack campground for months now has been a magnet for baitfish schools.

Its comes as no surprise that some great predatory species have been lurking in the vicinity.

This last week there have ben reports of big mackerel, jew, trevally, tailor, XL flathead and the odd barra being spotted or landed.

Several reports of 1-2 small Black Marlin lurking and harassing the bait have also been noted. Slide baiting or ballooning live baits out in this area would definitely be a worthwhile exercise.

In the straights it’s jacks, jacks and more jacks. Loving the big moon tides they have been extremely active this week.

The Rainbow Beach Amateur Angler (RBAA) held their most recent club comp and there were some cracking fish weighed in and on display.

Club member Darryl Wandery had some solid fish over 50cm from the local creeks using big fresh flicker mullet and single 4/0 Black magic DX point hooks.

If you havent used these hooks, drop in to Gardiner Fisheries and check them out.

Fine wire yet extra strong, these teflon hooks are a game change on jacks offering superb penetration on hard mouth species. Burley makes a big difference when chasing jacks.

them. Offshore, Snapper and pearlies have been the main stable with the odd big trout and grassy sweetlip thrown in.

Junior golfers repeat history

TheSBGJuniorGolfTourdrewtoaconclusionwith the Noosa Junior Classic held on 10 November at Noosa Golf Club. 104 boys and girls competed in the 18 hole event with a further 33 in the 9 hole and 6 hole short course tournament. In 2021 Noosa juniors Cooper Liddell and Amy Coates won the boys and girls overall net titles and four years later with both now playing off single figure handicaps history repeated itself. The pair both payed flawless golf with 3 birdies each to shoot -5 on the day. Amy and Cooper have progressed through the cadet and junior programme at Noosa Golf Club under the guidance of coach Jimmy Douris.

Another Noosa Junior Matthew Riddle joined

the party by winning the Division 2 net, also scoring -5 on the day. Declan Hudson and Jackson Holland won the Division 2 and 3 gross titles while Ruby Fisher and Archie Sawford from nearby Peregian won the other net titles to make it a great day for the Noosa region. Cooper Field from Pelican Waters - son of Cam Smith’s coach Grant Fieldwon the boys gross with a fantastic 2 under par 70. Last Sunday the 28 winners on the SBG Tour competed for for Frank Schmidt Cup at Noosa Springs. With such a strong field and being played over just 18 holes it was always going to be a tight leaderboard. Janie Carroll from Royal Queensland shot 75 for the second day in a row and was leader

A little trick to targeting these guys is to try working blades on the surface or just subsurface with little splashes.

It’s pretty explosive watching them smash

Burley an area you have selected for a solid 15 min before even putting a bait in the water for jacks, they will go crazy for it and it gets them pretty fired up and in the mood for a feed. Some good blue salmon have been showing up around the piles at bullock point.

in the clubhouse on even. Amy Coates from Noosa Golf Club thought her day was done after a costly 3 putt on 15 and then missed the green left on 16. However she got up and down for a par and then on the dangerous 17th she hit a wedge which danced around the hole and finished 2 inches away for a tap in birdie to get back to even. After 3 solid shots down the par 5 18th Amy was faced with a tricky downhill left to right putt. She struck it at the perfect pace and 6 feet from the hole it broke perfectly and went in dead centre for an amazing birdie-birdie finish to win the cup by the narrowest of margins. It has been an amazing season for Amy who also won the SBG Match Play Division 2 and best girls net score. Her handicap at the start

Being the full moon phase run out wide has been a bit of a issue so most fisho’s stuck to the closer ground.

Stay tuned to see what the new moon at the end of the month brings.

of the season was 14.2 and after last weekend it is sitting at 6.0.

In the boys event big hitting Angus Thomson from Noosa Springs made the most of his local knowledge to win by 3 shots from Archie Lethbridge, Aedan Mayo (Noosa) and Archie Sawford (Peregian). Noosa Golf Club were awarded Best Supported Club at the evening presentation for their excellent junior programme and the amount of youngsters who enter the Noosa Junior Classic and other SBG Tour events each season. It all starts again in January with the Grant Field Junior Classic being held over 3 days at Caloundra and Pelican Waters.

RBAA club captain Patty Glover with a good snapper.

RBAA junior member Ollie Pearce got amongst the jacks.

Blake Findlater found the tailor.

Amy Coates is presented with the cup by Frank Schmidt. (Supplied)

PROPERTY

A BEACH HOUSE LIKE NO OTHER

MATTERS

ERLE LEVEY

IT’S a nice little beach shack, Tom Offermann Real Estate’s Chris Miller said - tongue firmly in cheek.

Words do not do justice to the sevenbedroom, seven-bathroom, two-pool house at 2/1-7 Bayview Rd, Noosa Heads.

“This is the perfect example of a property that needs to be seen.

“It’s exquisite. The attention to detail, the level of finish is remarkable.’’

Set for auction Friday, 22 November, at 12pm, the size and space of the home are so open, Chris said.

“The real brilliance is it has size yet every room has been designed to have personality and character.

“That’s a hard balance to strike but the energy in this property transforms you ... you could be anywhere.

“Exceptionally private, it backs onto Noosa National Park and has lush gully off the boundary as well.’’

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Main interest has been from Sydney and Melbourne primarily.

“It’s a very special property,’’ Chris said.

Designed and built by Deborah and Glen Watson, the same team as Coco Prive that sold three years ago at auction for $13.5m, Lumiere has a similar signature style but different character.

From the private driveway an eye-catching yet sense of mystique prevails momentarily at the water feature-adorned front entry on the main level.

The immense living and dining areas provide whispers of the Caribbean with a spectrum of blues and whites, French oak flooring and high coffered ceilings.

Recently completed and engineered with full concrete construction, there is the potential for separation with five ensuited bedrooms on the upper level and two ensuited bedrooms on the lower. So there is full holiday letting as well as space for the family.

The super-sized kitchen comes with Carrara marble-topped cabinetry and complementary island breakfast bar, high-end appliances and true butler’s style pantry with a wall of windows overlooking the herb and vegetable garden.

The house features an infra-red sauna for four, lift, ducted air-conditioning throughout, 12.9kW solar panels, 13.5kW Tesla battery and Tesla car charging port.

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There is a fully-inclusive inventory with luxury custom and designer furniture, lighting, artworks and accessories plus total kitchen and bathroom fit-out.

Full-height doors are in complete line of sight from the living spaces, and open on the north-east side to a massive covered outdoor travertine-tiled dining terrace.

Taking centre stage are the designer’s signature upholstered double daybeds floating on the iridescent pool, while the nearby spa and sun terrace have the rainforest as a backdrop.

Enterprise St at Sunshine Beach has been one of the most tightly-held addresses in Noosa. It has the lot - elevation, views, privacy, Noosa National Park backdrop and walkway down to the beach.

Locals buy into it when they get the chance.

A four-bedroom, four-bathroom, two-car house, pool, at 30 Enterprise St goes to auction Saturday, 23 November, at 12pm.

Nic Hunter at Tom Offermann Real Estate said Enterprise St was always highly regarded.

“This is a beautiful house, and it’s the

grandstand views that people are enjoying.

“There is good separation with the living areas sandwiched between the main bedroom suite on the upper level and a lift to the lower level where three bedrooms have built-in robes. One has ’those’ views; two have ensuites; and the bathroom is two-way.

“You have a protected northern terrace and a walkway down to Seaview Tce, so you can be on the beach in less than 10 minutes.’’

The 180-degree eagle-eye views sweep from Noosa National Park to the north, along the foreshore.

The residence has a deliberate discreet street profile, while inside the granite-adorned foyer expands along the ceilinged gallery-like hallway.

There are multiple leisure spaces, rich blackbutt flooring, white VJ ceilings, walls with timber slats, custom cabinetry, designer lights, and an abundance of plantation shutters.

Disappearing doors open to the undercover east and north-facing terraces which are sheltered from the winds.

The north-side terrace extends in a dramatic fashion, and length of the residence, to the pool with washed timber decking and an alfresco dining area with outdoor kitchen in between.

The L-shaped kitchen comes with sandy stone-topped cabinetry including island breakfast bar, all latest appliances, a walk-in pantry and the ocean outlook.

The king bedroom suite features plantation shutters, custom cabinetry including the bedhead, walk-in and built-in robes, and the brilliant sunrises and lulling waves.

The large ensuite has marble-topped cabinetry, heated towel rails and a walk-in shower, and there’s a gym/yoga room.

SUNRISE PERFECTION

When it comes to finding the hot ticket to investment success mere minutes to sand, surf breaks, parks, cafes, and with ocean and hinterland views, a four-bedroom beauty with heaps of potential had it all … and more.

Three registered bidders were keen to get the keys to the door of 6 Woodlark Rise at Sunrise Beach, listed by Tom Offermann Real Estate agents Peter TeWhata and Erica Newton. However, at the fall of the hammer, the jubilant buyer was a local lifeguard and dedicated surfer who had his eyes on the top prize, for good reason. It was sold for $2m.

A seven-bedroom, seven-bathroom, six-car house with pool 2/1-7 Bayview Rd, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Friday, 22 November, at 12pm. (442380)

LITTLE COVE’S CHARM ON-POINT

Set between sparkling turquoise waters of the beach lover’s paradise on Laguna Bay, and the verdant wonderland of Noosa National Park, is Little Cove Beach and the very charming apartment 2 of Pandanus Cove in Mitti Street.

Listed by Tom Offermann Real Estate agents Clare Sherwood and Patrick Sherwood, it proved to be a huge magnet for more than 100 enquirers and canny investors, as well as a large crowd. Many were fresh from the beach but there were six registered bidders as well on auction day.

Bidding started slowly but quickly escalated with two bidders battling it out for the last $300,000, before it was declared sold at $2.51m

The Brisbane buyers are looking forward to sharing holidays with friends and fellow property owners, who also love Little Cove.

SERENE HINTERLAND RETREAT

Jeanette Catalano at Hinternoosa has, what she describes as a “stunning small acreage property’’ in Noosa hinterland that is going to auction Friday, 29 November, at 11am.

The three-bedroom, one-bathroom, singlelevel home with pool is on 0.98ha at 12 Meadow Ct, Doonan.

On a no-through road, the property is fully fenced and has a creek on the lower boundary, a bore, solar panels, and two sheds with power and lights.

The white gated entry provides a glimpse of the character that is to come. Built to overlook the property, the home is beautifully presented and recently repainted.

Features include wrap-around verandahs, raked ceilings in the air-conditioned, open-plan living that enjoys a lovely indoor outdoor flow.

Natural light is throughout with a modern kitchen that has all Ilve cooking appliances.

The three bedrooms are a good size and all have doors to the verandahs. Tthe main bedroom is air-conditioned and features a fully customised walk-in robe.

The large bathroom has muted grey tones and a walk-in shower.

The grounds have been terraced down to the saltwater in-ground pool with travertine surrounds.

The bore provides water to the outside taps and there are a number of established fruit trees in the grounds including five mango trees.

“There was a great turn-out at the first open for inspection’’ Jeanette said. “There has been a

A three-bedroom, one-bathroom house with pool on 0.98ha, with shed, creek, at 12 Meadow Ct, Doonan, goes to auction Friday, 29 November, at 11am. (442380)

lot of Sunshine Coast interest, also from coastal Noosa looking to move to the hinterland.

impressive

“There have even been coastal agents looking at it because of the location.

“The house is neat and tidy yet quirky at the same time … its got character.’’ OPPORTUNITY IN TOWN

Apart from the Doonan property, Jeanette Catalano has a listed price on a two-bedroom house in Cooroy that was passed in at auction recently.

The house at 13 Emerald St is on 1012sq m zoned district centre and, now priced at $1.1m, is getting good activity.

Towards the western end of the central business district, it has higher potential development uses.

A detailed report obtained by the current owner advises of up to 14 other uses that council may consider.

A three-bedroom, one-bathroom house with pool on 0.98ha, with shed, creek, at 12 Meadow Ct, Doonan, goes to auction Friday, 29 November, at 11am. (442380)

The home is on the fully serviced block with a tenant on a lease that expires January 2025.

TRANQUIL BEACH RETREAT

Tracy Russell at Tom Offermann Real Estate has a great beach house at Peregian Beach that is going to auction Thursday, 28 November, at 10am.

The two-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-car house is single level and comes with pool.

On 546sq m, it is a very tidy cottage-style home, Tracy said, within a 150m walk to a patrolled beach.

Solidly constructed, the open-plan home lends itself to an extension.

A food forest as part of the 546sq m.

“People like it as a beachside retreatespecially downsizers,’’ Tracy said. “Otherwise as an investment as there is good income in this area.’’

Most interest has been from Brisbane and local.

A four-bedroom, four-bathroom, two-car house, pool, at 30 Enterprise St, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction Saturday, 23 November, at 12pm. (442380)

A two-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-car house on 546sq m at 47 Kestrel Cres, Peregian Beach, goes to auction Thursday, 28 November, at 10am. (442380)

AUCTION ACTION

FRIDAY, 22 November

Noosa Heads

• 2/1-7 Bayview Rd: 7bed, 7bath, 6car home, pool, 12pm, Chris Miller 0412 894 542 Tom Offermann Real Estate

SATURDAY, 23 November

Doonan

• 41 Valley Dve: 4bed, 4bath, 4car house, pool, on 6627sqm, 2pm, David Berns 0408 629 438 David Berns Real Estate

Sunshine Beach

• 30 Enterprise St: 4bed, 4bath, 2car house, pool, 12pm, Nic Hunter 0421 785 512 Tom Offermann Real Estate

THURSDAY, 28 November Peregian Beach

• 47 Kestrel Cres: 2bed, 2bath, 1car house, pool, 10am, Tracy Russell 0413 319 879 Tom Offermann Real Estate.

Tom Offermann Real Estate agents Peter TeWhata and Erica Newton with the jubilant buyer at 6 Woodlark Rise, Sunrise Beach. (442380)

2/1 - 7B AY VIEwROAD , NOOS AH EAD S

Mere minutesfromalluringLittle Cove Beachwithits 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.

Auction Friday22November12pm

Accesslimited to pre-registeredbidders

Agent ChrisMiller 0412894542 chris@offermann.com.au

30 ENTERPRISE ST REET , SUNSHINEBEACH

Embracethe carefreespiritbeyondthesun-kissed spectrumofvibrantbluelikea cloudlesssky and 180-degreeeagle-eye viewsfromNoosaNational Park to thenorth, sweepingtheturquoiseCoralSeaalong theforeshore,allfromarguablythemostawe-inspiring positioninSunshineBeach.Oh,and amere5 minutes to surfandsqueakywhite sand.Inspiredbynature, think cool Caribbeanchicdesignwithabigbeating

heart,and everymomentofthemultiplepracticaland leisurespacesforlivingandlovinglifewhateverthe reasonorseason, remaining relevant.Admireendless, bespoke finishesof zenithqualityandcraftsmanship, blackbutt floors,granitefeatures,highglasspanes anddisappearingdoors,whichcoalescenaturally withexpansiveNEterracesandpool.All floors are accessibleviaahomeelevator.

Auction Saturday 23November12pm View Saturday 11.30am

Agent NicHunter 0421785512 nic@offermann.com.au

AUCT IONSATURD AY 12.0 0P M

61 SHOREHAVE ND RIVE , NOOSA WATERS

It’sperfectlypositionednexttoacornerononeof Noosa Waters’favourite, streets,howeverafter23 yearsowned by thesamefamily,theonceadmired waterfrontbeautyhasfaded,posinga big-hearted investmentopportunity.

Renovate or rebuild?Thereare manyattributesin place;lotsof reasons to dreambig.Fromnumerous terraces,it’shardtoignoretheidyllically-northaspect,

alsothelightandlanguidechoesofsummer.Be impressedwiththelonguninterruptedviewsofthe serene waterway,theprivatelocationandpicture adazzlingpoolonthe waterfront.Alsoaddingthe piècederesistance, ajetty.What abonusforboating enthusiastswhohaveaccess to theNoosaRiver.

Auction Saturday30November10am

View Saturday& Wednesday11.00-11.30

Agent RebekahOffermann 0413044241 rebekah@offermann.com.au

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

Auction

Saturday 30November11am

View Saturday 12.00-12.30

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.

Auction Saturday 30November12pm View Saturday 11.00-11.30

Agent Eliza Coppin 0423726639 eliza@offfermann.com.au

1/9 ANN ST REET , NOOSA V ILLE

Pictureanimaginative andinspiredduplexaptlynamed Côté PlageintheheartofNoosaville,mereminutes to theNoosaRiverforeshore.Offeringuberluxuryand exhilaratingliving,beimpressedhow brightnatural lightinvitesitselfinviafulllengthbanksoflouvresand multipleglasspanes,thenspillingin adappledkindof wayoverbeautifuloak flooring.Thereare exceptional finishessuchas aVenetian-plasteredwall,andthanks

to disappearingdoors,insidecompletelycoalesceson twosideswithanundercover terrace,moreanoutdoor room,wherealfrescodiningisderigueurnomatterthe seasonor reason.Eyesare drawntotheaquamosaic tiledpoolandspa.Theyare soluminescent, reachfor thesunglassesor findshadeunderthedesignerarbour.

Auction Friday6 December12pm

View Saturday10.00-10.30& Wednesday5.00-5.30

Agent RebekahOffermann 0413044241 rebekah@offermann.com.au

Agent AdamOffermann 0475804467 adam@offermann.com.au

35 MINDIROAD , EU MU ND I

This exceptionalproperty,architecturallydesigned by Kelly Martin,isideallypositionedattheendofa quietcul-de-sacintheprestigiousGolden Triangle, offeringunparalleledprivacyandtranquillity. Withits elevatedposition capturing sweepingpanoramicviews ofthehinterland,includingthe stunning MtCooroy, as wellas Mt Ninderry, MtEerwah,andtheGlass House Mountains.Thesebreathtakingvistasprovide

an ever-changingbackdropthatadds to thehome’s uniqueappeal.The5.25-hectare (12.97-acre)siteoffers significantpotentialforfuturedevelopment,withDA approvalalreadyinplacefor asecondlarge,singlelevelhome,idealforadditionalfamilyaccommodation, guestquarters,orasanincome-generatingasset.This propertyenjoys aprimepositioninoneoftheSunshine Coast’smostsought-afterlocations.

Auction Friday13December10am

View Saturday 10.00-10.30

Agent TracyRussell 0413319879 tracy@offermann.com.au

12TO PSAIL SP LACE , NOOSA WATERS

Itisintriguingfromtheculdesacwithitslush landscapingandimposingtimbergate,butbehindthe publicpersona, awalkway enhancedbya lushtropical gardenwith achic cabana centrepiecerevealsitselfas ostensibly aprivateandserenesanctuary. Admire seeminglyendlessbeautifulblackbutt flooring, whilespatialinterestisachievedinthevoluminous high-ceilingedlivingspaces,whichcompletelyfanout,

exceedtheentirewidthofthe residence andare defined by angular wallsofslide-away glass.They also blurthelinesbetweenindoorsandout, extendinginan epic waytoanalfrescoundercoverterracewhichabuts atravertine-edgedshimmeringpool. Afewsteps away isthewide waterfrontandjetty

Auction Friday13December2pm

View Saturday& Wednesday12.00-12.30

Agent AdamOffermann 0475804467 adam@offermann.com.au

Agent TiffanyWilson 0468922519

tiffany@offermann.com.au

39/5 Quamb yP lace , NO O SAHEAD S

SetonaprivatepeninsulaontheNoosaSound,this apartmentoffers adreamlifestyleinan exclusive resortwith stunningelevatedviewsofsunsets over the water,manicuredtropicalgardens,andthe resort’s ownsandybeach.Boastingthelargestriveraccess andprivatebeachinNoosa,lifeatCulgoa PointBeach Resortis aworld away fromthehustleandbustleof everydaystresseswithanabundanceofwateractivities

righton yourdoorstepaswellaspontoonaccess. As youstepinsidethelivingareaoftheapartment, you canleaveyour caresbehind.Withanopenplandesign, cool tones, amodernkitchen,and wall towallglass slidingdoors openingup to thebalcony,thiswillbeyour favouriteplacetorelaxand watchthe worldgoby.

auction

Saturday 14December1pm

View

Saturday 10.00-10.30

agent Luke Chen 0417600840 luke@offermann.com.au

71 WYUNADRIVE , NOOSAVILLE

Cossettedinthe exclusive enclave ofHideaway Island,minutesfromsophisticatedHastingsStreet,is CasaLuca, anew beaconofformidablequalityand avantgardemodernistdesignbyPaulClout.Itisa tributetothelocationandthenaturalenvironment,yet itperfectlydistilssophisticationandsimplicity beyond expectations.Aptlynamed,itis atotalimmersion fromintimate areasof reprieve,tosuddenlya

seamless coalescencewithoutdoors,suchas adazzling luminescentpoolwithday bedandspa,shimmering mosaictiled waterfeaturewalland expansivelimestone terrace.Themagnetismoftheabsolutewaterfront terracewitha jetty perchedon atranquil,deep-water expansivereachofthewaterways,focusesonthegood lifealfrescoforanyreasonand everyseason.

Auction

Saturday 14December2pm

View

Saturday 10.00-10.30& Thursday 5.00-5.30

Agent NicHunter 0421785512 nic@offermann.com.au

17/5 BELMORETER R ACE, SUNSHIN EB EACH

Everyday, youwillfeelasthoughyouarewakingup on topofthe worldfromthisluxuriousbeachfront apartmentwithbreathtakingviewsofthesandand surfofSunshineBeach,and anortheasterlyaspect oftheCoralSea. Positioneddirectlyacrossfromthe patrolledbeach, youcangofor aswim everymorning takinginspectacularnaturalsceneryinoneofthemost soughtafterlocationsinSoutheast Queensland. From

themoment youwalkintotheapartment, yoursenses willbedelightedwithcooloceanbreezes,light coastal tones,freshsalty air,andanabundance ofnaturallight floodinginfrom wall-to-wallglass. Your eyeswillbe drawntothebalcony whereyou cantrulyappreciate commandingoceanvistasacrossthetreetops.From here, youcan watchwhalesmigrating,dolphinsfrolicin thesea,andshipsglide by

Auction

Saturday 14December3pm

View Saturday 10.00-10.30

Agent JesseStowers 0414367282 jesse@offermann.com.au

29 CO ORAN CO UR T, NOOSAHEADS

Indulgeintheultimate lifestyle, aclassyyet serene sculpturedformwith amoody-huedtimberslatted brise-soleil,whichfromtheculdesac evokesprivacy and mystery yetdefinesthe streetscapeofthis prestigiousaddress.Theimmenseopen-plan yet designatedliving,dining,andkitchen zones,with floor-to-ceilingautodisappearingdoors,fanoutin aseamlessfashion to outdoorstowidegiant cycad-

fringedterracecontinuesacrossthewidthofthe residence,alsolushlawn to therevetmentwalland jetty.Andwhat’sontheotherendofthewhisper-quiet 48m waterfront? Afew pleasureboat-lengths away is awhite-sandbeach,boat rampandpurpose-builtboat housewithstoreroomsandmore, atotally rare and nevertoberepeated find.Inhindsight, amasterstroke.

Price $35M

Agent NicHunter 0421785512 nic@offermann.com.au

Agent TomOffermann 0412711888 tom@offermann.com.au

2/4 DOUGLAS ST REET , SUNSHIN EB EACH

The CoconutPalmis ararebeachsidevillainsoughtafterSunshineBeach.Recently renovated,this 3-bedroomvillablendsmodernelegancewithcoastal charmandisjustashortstrollfromSunshineBeach andthevibrantSunshineBeachVillage.Hastings Street andNoosaNational Parkare aquickdriveaway, placing world-classdining,shopping,andnatureat your fingertips.Inside,open-planliving flowsonto

an expansivedeck,idealforentertaining.Thesleek galley-stylekitchenfeaturesintegratedappliances, andupstairs,themastersuiteandguestbedrooms provide aserene retreat.Withair-conditioned rooms andinvitingoutdoorspaces,The Coconut Palmoffers relaxed,low-maintenance livinginparadise.

Price $2.1M

View Saturday9.00-9.30

Agent NicHunter 0421785512

nic@offermann.com.au

Agent

RebekahOffermann 0413044241

rebekah@offermann.com.au

216 JORGENSENRO A D, RIDGEWOOD

Imagineanalluringlifestyleon apeacefulrural playgroundofalmost77ha,with360°uninterrupted lushpanoramasfromwherever youlook.Anda mere 5-minutes toCooroytownshipand20 tocafé central by theNoosaRiver.Thisultimateseachangeissimply irresistible.Admirethe sweepingtree-lineddriveway, floraldisplaysandwidearbouredPoincianasand Jacarandas.Seeingisbelievingtofullyappreciate

BriallynEstate,aseriouslabourofenduringlovefor over40years,withGympielimestoneused extensively. The centre ofattractionisundoubtedlythemainhouse, soperfectlypositionedinanincomparablesettingThe interiordesign exudes agregariouspersonality,elegant chapel-likeceilings, over-generousspacesandanod to theclassicQueenslander.Anoasisof calmpervades throughout.

Price $4.95M VIEW Agent CameronUrquhart 0411757570 cameron@offermann.com.au

2/6 MARGITCR E SCEN T, SUNRISEBEACH

Luxury,serenity,lowmaintenance.This recentlycompletedandgrandduallevel abodepresents aprivate andspaciousoasisthatissuretoexceed expectations. Earthytones,openplanlivingandentertainmentspacesinfuse to present aretreat thatisperfectforanyone wanting to indulgeinthe calmnessofNoosa’s Eastern Beaches.

Locatedaleisurely strollfromChaletcafé &thepristineSunriseBeach,as well asbeing astonesthrow fromSunshineBeachVillageandNoosamainBeach,this secludedpocket maintains excellentamenitywith everydiningandshopping experienceonlyanarm’slength away

Forthoseseekingtheluxuryofa lockup &leave property,nothinghasbeen compromisedinsizeorstyle to delivertheultimateinlow maintenance,natural lightbathed coastallivingwherethebeachisvirtuallyin yourbackyard

A 3 B 2 C 2 D

Price $3.175M View

Saturday 10.00-10.30

23 LITTLESPRING

Agent JesseStowers 0414367282

jesse@offermann.com.au

SL ANE , LAK EM AC DONALD

Pictureanexclusiveand exhilaratingultraserenesub-tropicalparadise,surrounded by botanical-likegardens, awildlife corridor,andanabsolute picturesqueand sought-afterlocation,somewhere betweentheseaspray ofNoosaMainBeach, café centralon Gympie Terrace ontheforeshoreoftheNoosaRiver,andthejoys ofvibrant Cooroy.Soakingupoodlesoffreshairandendlessskies,marvelatthe contemporary residence fashionedwithravishing over-sizeddesignforwardspaces andsunnypersonality thatplayuptothenumerousnaturalassets.Seamlessly connectingindoorstooutarewrap-aroundwideterracesperfectlycapturing nature’sbestaswellas amenuofentertainingoptions.Everyonceina while,a propertytakes yourbreath away. Thisisoneofthosemoments.

A 5 B 3 C 5 D

Price $1.75M

View

Saturday 10.00-10.30

Agent ChrisMiller 0412894542

chris@offermann.com.au

ELEVATED COASTAL RETREAT WITH VIEWS

DISCOVER the perfect blend of privacy and tranquility in this appealing quality-built home. Perched high above the serene national park and enjoying sweeping vistas of Emu Mountain and delightful glimpses of the ocean and stunning front row seats for sunsets. Located just 700 meters from the vibrant Peregian Beach Village, you’ll have easy access to charming cafes, restaurants, boutique shopping, and a patrolled beach. Nestled in a desirable, quiet cul-de-sac, this property offers peace and privacy.

This immaculately presented and maintained home is character filled featuring three spacious bedrooms plus an additional home office/ hobby room or studio, ideal for remote work or creative pursuits. The newly refurbished kitchen, laundry and bathrooms reflect contemporary style and functionality they offer a cohesive and modern aesthetic throughout with quality appliances and fittings and fixtures. With a great floor plan most of the living spaces are conveniently situated all on one level and all enjoy an outlook onto the leafy surrounds. This level has a seamless flow and easily connects the indoors with the out.

Step outside to a stunning swimming pool and undercover alfresco entertaining area basking in the north-facing sun-perfect for relaxation or entertaining there is also level grassed area perfect for pets or children to play.

The beautifully established gardens, accented with attractive rock retaining walls, create an inviting outdoor sanctuary. This property is a wonderful opportunity for family or downsizers seeking the ultimate lifestyle location, combining comfort, convenience, and natural beauty.

With an oversized garage providing ample room for toys, bikes, and an additional workshop area, this solidly constructed, airconditioned home is designed for comfort, privacy and practicality.

Experience a lifestyle of peace and beauty in this exceptional, low maintenance haven. Don’t miss your chance to make it your own.

HOME ESSENTIALS

Address: 18 Woodland Drive, PEREGIAN BEACH Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $2.05M Inspect: By appointment

Contact: Tracy Russell 0413 319 879, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

DESIGNER SHOWSTOPPER

A stunning north-facing view sweeping Laguna Bay, Coloured Sands, Double Island Point and the Noosa National Park, is amongst the ultimate luxuries a home can boast. However, blending it with the epitome of charismatic, contemporary sophistication from awardwinning designer Trevor Reitsma, it evokes serious real estate envy.

Beyond the tall, streamlined exterior aesthetic of stylistic formed concrete fins with feature studs, slatted timber grills and scaled fenestrations, and surrounding landscaped gardens, the residence’s striking beauty overwhelms the pursuer, and it is undeniably top of the class.

Check out the view before opening the bespoke American oak door, then admire the ohso-high ceiling and extensive use of glass louvres and panes capturing every prevailing breeze. They also maximise natural light which seemingly shadow dances on extensive honey-hued French oak floors, and meld effortlessly with the ubercontemporary interior design

Eyes are drawn to the right and not surprisedly it’s a bright living - more a favourite, leisure space, with a monochromatic palette of muted greys and warm whites, custom-built cabinetry designed for entertainers, and doors which slide away into oblivion to reveal an undercover terrace with integrated barbeque. And there’s more. A ravishing luminescent pool with a timber sun deck, spells endless summers lolling on a lounge in-between dips.

Note the French oak stair treads, dynamic bell pendant from Danish design house Normann Copenhagen in the void, plus high ceilings and custom entertainment cabinetry in the substantial open plan living and dining spaces, that exude a sunny disposition.

Once again doors slide away to a terrace, this time revealing the absolute magic of the location. It commands an enviable vantage point, being one of only two north-facing streets with those stupendous ocean and rainforest views, arguably surpassing all others on Noosa Hill.

Naturally the kitchen with stone-topped custom cabinetry including the island breakfast bar, and excelling in function and flair to suit the consummate entertainer, is the full complement. There are also timber slatted features, integrated high-end appliances and the latest Zip Hydrotap.

Wake to the big picture of sweeping ocean vistas and a verdant outlook from the premier king bedroom suite. It has a dedicated study area, walk-in robe with designer dresser, and an ensuite bathroom with free-standing tub and stone-topped double basin cabinetry.

HOME ESSENTIALS

Address: 12 Angler Street, NOOSA HEADS

Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage

Inspect: Saturday and Thursday 11.00-11.30am

Auction: Saturday 30 November 2024 at 1pm

Two additional bedrooms on this level have built-in robes and share a family-size bathroom that has dual functionality with stone-topped single basin cabinetry in both the shower room and outside the separate toilet.

Downstairs an additional large bedroom has built-in robes, ensuite and access to the terrace as well as garden with fragrant jasmine.

The laundry is designed with abundant storage, shelving and hooks for use as a mud/ sand room. It has access to a drying area at the rear of the residence.

“Falling in love with serenity and those spell-binding views is so easy,” comment Tom Offermann Real Estate agents Nic Hunter and Adam Offermann, who are taking the property to auction on Saturday 30 November 2024.

“This residence with multiple living spaces and completed mid-2021, is as-new and truly a star, more like 5-stars. The prized location in a quiet leafy street is highly sought after, as it’s a short walk to Noosa Main Beach, Hastings Street, Noosa National Park, and Noosa Junction with its many buzzy cafes and bars, supermarkets, cinema complex, boutiques, essential services and transport links.”

Facts & Features:

• House Area Internal: 269m2

• House Area External: 52m2

• Land Area: 488m2

• Pool/Terraces: 3.3m x 9m w 2.4mx4.1 timber sun terrace + 5.9mx3.5m undercover terrace off living

• Designer/Builder: Trevor Reitsma, Reitsma & Associates/Jason Warren; completed July 2021; materials incl pre-cast concrete fins & walls w feature studs, Scyon-Linea weatherboard & slatted timber exterior

• About: 2.7m ceiling height; French oak flooring & stair treads; glass panes & banks of louvres; Normann Copenhagen bell pendant; bespoke American oak front door; security camera/ auto lights; ducted aircon/fans; 2-car garage w store; mud/sand room/laundry w drying court; muted greys & warm white palette; living/dining first level w nth facing 5.7mx4.7m undercover terrace; ground floor living/leisure space w custom cabinetry incl sink & beverage fridge; alfresco covered terrace w integrated BBQ/kitchen; 4-bedrooms – upper level nth facing premier king w walk-in robe, ensuite w bath + study area; 2 bedrooms w BIRs & shower room/powder room/toilet; ground level bedroom w BIR, terrace to side garden, + ensuite; powder room nearby

• Kitchen: L-shaped w stone-topped cabinetry incl 4m island breakfast bar; soft-close draw-

ers; Siemens dble oven, induction cooktop + integrated dishwasher + F & P 3-door refrigerator; pantry; Zip Hydrotap

• External: outdoor shower w copper shower head; irrigated gardens; side & rear landscaped w tropical plantings incl jasmine espaliered side fence; front w statement tropical magnolia & lawn; regular maintenance by Geoff Chomley; 13.2kW solar system w

33 panels, currently credit balance w Energy Australia & $0 payments

• Location: 1 of only 2 nth-facing streets on Noosa Hill; walk to Noosa Main Beach, schools, sporting fields, Noosa Aquatic Centre; Noosa National Park & vibrant Noosa Junction w myriad bars, cafes, restaurants & boutiques + cinema complex, supermarkets, essential services & transport links

Contact: Nic Hunter 0421 785 512 and Adam Offermann 0475 804 467, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

10 Sundial Court Tewantin

3 bed | 2 bath | 4 car

- Standalone garage with scope to convert

- Tewantin State School & St Teresa’s School catchment area

- The vast stretch of 1,535m2 backs onto Sundial Reserve

- Carpeted floors, with approx. 9ft high ceilings

- Skylit living, open plan living/dining

Auction 13th December 12pm

Open Saturday 12-12:30am

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

Inspection By Appointment

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

ON THE BEACH AND LOVING IT

OWN a piece of paradise in one of Australia’s most popular holiday destinations.

Situated on the famous white sands of Noosa Main Beach, ‘On The Beach’ offers luxury beachfront accommodation in the heart of Hastings Street.

Apartment 13 and the ‘On The Beach’ complex itself have recently been updated to the highest standards. An absolute beachfront apartment with a true northern aspect boasting uninterrupted views of Little Cove, Noosa main beach and the ocean, this complex truly is a jewel in Noosa’s crown.

‘On The Beach’ is arguably the best position in Hastings Street - close to the centre of all the action and right on the beachfront. Apartment 13 has its own private courtyard and spa for sipping champagne and breathing in the ambience of this very attractive and stylish location.

Noosa beachfront has an established record for solid income, capital growth and has always proven to be an excellent investment.

With direct access to Noosa Main Beach, you can swim in the azure waters of Laguna Bay, stroll along the waterfront at sunset or take advantage of the many walking tracks through the Noosa National Park.

After a lazy day by the pool or an adventurous day taking in the sights, settle into one of the many fine restaurants situated along Hastings Street. Here you will find world class cuisine and many boutique shops.

This fantastic offering embodies the ultimate beachside lifestyle.

With a strong rental return this is a fantastic opportunity to invest in the lucrative Noosa Heads rental market and a position that is very tightly held, showing strong capital gains.

Address: 13/49 Hastings Street, NOOSA HEADS Description: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 garage Price: $3.65 Million Inspect: By appointment

Contact: Frank Milat 0438 528 148 and Shane McCauley 0403 646 930, RICHARDSON & WRENCH

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VALLEE RESIDENCE, AN ARCHITECTURAL MASTERPIECE

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.

As you enter the property through the gated entrance, a full concrete driveway sweeps you towards the grandeur of a 4-car garage. From here, an internal passage leads through a practical mud room and laundry area directly into the heart of the home. The architectural genius of dual sliding timber walls opens to reveal an alfresco living area that forms the central hub of open-plan living, dining, and kitchen spaces. This area, a masterpiece of design, overlooks the spectacular 12.5-meter pool and the lush fairways of the Noosa Valley Golf Course. A dual-sided gas fireplace adds a touch of elegance.

The kitchen is a chef’s dream, featuring Brazilian quartzite benchtops, Pitt gas cooktop, and a 900mm wide oven, complemented by sleek timber veneer cabinetry. A butler’s

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Address: 56 Valley Drive, DOONAN

Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage

pantry and wine storage add a luxurious touch, equipped with an integrated fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and a zip boiling/chilled and sparkling water tap.

Adjacent to this culinary haven, the northfacing verandah, pool, and pool house offer a versatile outdoor retreat. The pool house, equipped with an ensuite and steam shower, provides flexible space that can function as a guest suite, home office, gym, or entertainment room, depending on your lifestyle needs.

Living accommodations include a private master suite in the western wing, featuring a walk-in robe, an elegant ensuite, and an outdoor shower-all set against the tranquil backdrop of a duck pond and a grove of majestic palm trees. Also in this wing you can enjoy a tranquil home office with inspiring views of the pool and golf course.

The eastern wing houses three queen-size bedrooms, each with ensuites and builtin robes, all accessing the verandah. This home not only promises a luxurious living space but also an environmentally conscious lifestyle, equipped with a 6.6 kW solar system, 100,000-litre rainwater tank beneath the garage, and an additional 50,000-litre tank under the pool house for irrigation, topped up with on-site borewater.

Price: Expressions of Interest closing Thursday 10th October

Inspect: Saturday 23rd November at 1pm and Wednesday 27th November at 4pm

Auction: Thursday, 5 December at 1pm

Contact: Adrian Reed 0409 446 955 and Taylor Clout 0419 676 554, REED & CO.

14 Key Court, Noosa Heads

PRICE GUIDE $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. Key Court is located just a One K stroll from the vibrant Hastings Street, you’ll have easy access to world-class dining, shopping, and Noosa Main Beach, all while enjoying the peace and seclusion of your private oasis.

54 4

INSPECT Saturday 23rd November 10AM - 10:30AM

Kate Cox 0438 695 505 Tony Cox 0402 003 773

13 Janet Street, Noosaville

An incredible residence in the prestigious Noosa River Precinct, this recently renovated home celebrates the timeless allure of mid-century modern architecture fused with contemporary luxuries. The location offers a tranquil retreat encapsulated by natural light and a vibrant community atmosphere. The front offers a striking façade that uses natural materials including oak and stone to create a breathtaking first impression. The design cleverly draws the eye toward the central pool area, a visual and functional centrepiece.

23rd November 11AM - 11:30AM

16/16 Serenity Close, Noosa Heads

Introducing Tallow Residences, an exclusive, under-construction development and due for completion around April 2025. Designed by Blackburne Jackson Architects, blending refined luxury living with the unmatched Noosa lifestyle. Perfectly nestled in an idyllic location, this sub-penthouse offers the ultimate inspired living. Thoughtfully designed to embrace the surrounding environment, the residence features large open-plan living spaces that draw in natural light, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing stunning bushland views and allowing refreshing river breezes to flow through.

House

This solid family home has ocean views, is only 300-400 m from the sand & surf and has so much potential. It offers you the beachside lifestyle you have always wanted and it is only a phone call away. Best Value for your dollars in Peregian Beach.

OPEN HOUSE | Saturday 10-10.45 am | Wednesday 12-12.45pm

Greg Smith 0418 758 465 | selectnoosa.com

INVESTORS RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

OCEAN views, 400m to the beach, loads of potential and add an approval for Short Term Holiday Letting!

Number 1 Podargus Parade has an elevated position, is private with a north east aspect and the new owners will have an opportunity to capitalise on its full potential.

Wake up to the sound of the ocean, stroll down to the sand and do your beach walk, have

a swim or throw in your fishing line – life can’t get much better that this!

The property also has the added advantage of “Holiday Letting Approval” in place, so it can also be suitable for the investor who wants to utilise the property for their holidays and realise an income at the same time……it could also be an ideal weekender.

Address: 1 Podargus Pde, PEREGIAN BEACH Description: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 garage

Price: Offers over $1,800,000

Inspect: Saturday 10am-10.45 am and Wednesday 12noon-12.45pm

Contact: Greg Smith 0418 758 465, SELECT NOOSA

Discover this immaculate, north-facing duplex villa in an unbeatable riverside location! Just a level stroll to the river, shops, restaurants, and cafes, this property offers the best of lifestyle and convenience. Inside, find four double bedrooms, three stylish bathrooms, a stunning all-white kitchen, hardwood timber floors through the living areas, and a double lock-up garage. Enjoy the heated pool with waterfall feature, as well as ducted A/C , and 9.5kW solar. Set in a quiet location with secure remote driveway entry, this bright, breezy villa is a true sanctuary

INSPECT 23RD NOV 10:00AM-10:30AM | 27TH NOV 2:00PM-2:30PM

KELSIE MELVILLE 0424 904 301 Auction 7th December 1pm

SCOTT COWLEY 0414 544 420

PrimeDevelopmentSiteHeartofTown

Address 13EmeraldStreet, Cooroy

Bed 2 Bath 1 Car 1

$1,100,000

Land 1,010m2

View ByAppointment

•Situatedinthe CentralBusinessDistrict

•Fullyserviced town block,greatlocation

•Existingtwobedroomhouse,currently tenanted •Zoned‘District Centre’,PlanningReport available •Upto14higherpotentialdevelopmentuses •Ideal to landbank–investforthe future!

JeanetteCatalano 0422923851 jeanette@hinternoosa.com.au

Mario Catalano 0400613879 mario@hinternoosa.com.au

Invest,DeveloporNestPrimeLand WithHouse

Address 9MaryRiverRoad,Cooroy

Bed 4 Bath 1 Car

Offers Over$885,000

Land 1,414m2

View Sat10-10:30am

•4 bedroom, 1bathroomtimberQueenslanderhouse •Walk 2minsintotown,trainstation,shops,schools •Fullyservicedland,developmentopportunity •Locatedinlightindustrial&sportingprecinct •Zoning -MediumImpactIndustry,Noosa Council

CarolineJohnston 0409953311 caroline@hinternoosa.com.au

•Picturesqueandserenesmallacreage

•Charmingresidencefullofcharacter

•Openplanwith rakedtimber ceilings

•Indooroutdoor flow,wraparound verandahs

•Boretoirrigate,prettycreekonboundary

•Maturefruittrees,two poweredsheds

•Entry levelbuyingamongstlargerhomes

•Motivatedsellershave boughtelsewhere

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LUXURIOUS COUNTRY LIVING

SET on just under 2.5 acres of pristine, park-like grounds, this beautifully renovated home at 105-113 Fleetwood Road, Belli Park offers the perfect fusion of modern luxury and laidback country living. From the open-plan interiors to the seamless outdoor connections, this property is designed to offer both a peaceful retreat and a stylish space for entertaining.

Step inside the airy, open-plan living pace with fresh, light flooring and expansive windows that invite natural light and views of the lush surroundings. The stunning kitchen features a spacious island, brass hardware and centers the lounge and dining spaces. Seamlessly connected to the living spaces is an expansive timber deck and an undercover outdoor area inviting you to the 8×4 heated concrete pool, ideal for year-round relaxation and entertaining. Completing the downstairs layout is a stylish bathroom, a separate laundry, an office space and direct access to the double garage, adding convenience and functionality.

Upstairs, four carpeted bedrooms provide peaceful retreats, with a secondary lounge space perfect for cozy family nights or as a quiet reading nook. A balcony extends from the lounge, offering elevated views of the lush landscape, and a second bathroom completes this level.

Outside, every detail has been thoughtfully designed for both beauty and utility. A massive 150sqm shed with electric doors offers ample storage and workspace, complemented by three additional garden sheds and two water tanks totaling 40,000L for sustainability. The property is fully fenced with new electric gates, ensuring privacy and security, and a picturesque dam enhances the park-like ambiance. With all new blinds, UV water filtration, and two water tanks on the house plus a smaller tank on the shed, this home is as practical as it is beautiful. Whether you’re entertaining

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the pool, exploring the scenic grounds, or unwinding on the balcony, this property promises an idyllic lifestyle in Belli Park.

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.

Location: 317 Dath Henderson Road, Tinbeerwah Inspection: Saturday 11:00am to 11.30am

Price:

Expressions of Interest Close on November 30th

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

• 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

VALLEY DRIVE,

2 TOPSAILS PLACE, NOOSA WATERS

Architectural Masterpiece: Designed by Frank Macchia with a striking façade and bespoke details.

Waterfront Living: Private jetty and exclusive Noosa waterways access.

Seamless Flow: Open-plan living to alfresco spaces with a 10m pool.

Mediterranean Vibes: Light-filled interiors with breezy louvres and ceiling voids.

Luxury Kitchen: Miele appliances, marble counters, and 2-pac cabinetry.

Turnkey Ready: Fully renovated for luxury waterfront living.

Dual Master Suites: Two opulent suites with walk-in robes and ensuites.

Private Oasis: Sub-tropical gardens and serene courtyards.

Prime Location: Walk to Noosa Village, cafes, and boutiques.

Quality Build: Crafted by Glen Fuller with premium materials.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSE AT 5 PM ON 02/12/2024

Doonan

Saturday23rdNovember

1.00PM -1.30PM 156ValleyDrive 454 AUCTIONTHURSDAY5THDEC1PM Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955

Wednesday27thNovember

4.00PM -4.30PM 156ValleyDrive 454 AUCTIONTHURSDAY5THDEC1PM Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955 Eumundi

Thursday21stNovember

11.00AM -11.30AM 1408EumundiNoosaRoad4 2.56 OffersOver$1.4MillionRichardson &Wrench Noosa54474499

Saturday23rdNovember

10.00AM -10.30AM35MindiRoad 522 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0413319 879

Wednesday27thNovember

10.00AM -10.30AM35MindiRoad 522 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0413319 879 LakeMacDonald

Saturday23rdNovember

10.00AM -10.30AM23LittleSpringsLane5 35 $1,750,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0412894542 MarcusBeach

Saturday23rdNovember

1.00PM -1.30PM40 RedwoodAvenue 532 Auction

Wednesday27thNovember

1.00PM -1.30PM40 RedwoodAvenue 532 Auction

TomOffermann RealEstate0413319 879

TomOffermann RealEstate0413319 879 NoosaHeads

Thursday21stNovember

2.00PM -2.30PM5/53Noosa Parade 321 $3,350,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0418714 653 Friday22ndNovember

10.30AM -11.00AM1/15GrantStreet 322 BUYERSGUIDE$2,325,000Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505

11.00AM -11.30AM7/30EdgarBennett Avenue 32 1BUYERSGUIDE$2,450,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505

1.00PM -1.30PM8/70UpperHastingsStreet 32 1$7,250,000

TomOffermann RealEstate0418714 653 Saturday23rdNovember

9.00AM -9.30AM 5WildAppleCourt3 22 Auction

9.00AM -9.30AM9/83Noosa Parade 321 $4,950,000

TomOffermann RealEstate0423972034

TomOffermann RealEstate0421785512

10.00AM -10.30AM 14 KeyCourt,NoosaHeads5 44 $10,750,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505

10.00AM -10.30AM39/5QuambyPlace 221 Auction

TomOffermann RealEstate0412672375

11.00AM -11.30AM 6DavidStreet 532 BUYERSGUIDE$2,650,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0433641 158

11.45AM -12.30PM 3Hollyhock Crescent4 22 $1.9MillionRichardson &Wrench Noosa54474499

12.00PM -12.30PM29GrantStreet 432 $3,950,000

12.00PM -12.30PMLasRias,7/8QuambyPlace3 21 Auction

TomOffermann RealEstate0413044241

TomOffermann RealEstate0419757770

12.30PM -1.00PM 1Banksia Avenue 533 BY NEGOTIATION Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505

1.00PM -1.30PM23/26NoosaDrive 221 $1,400,000

1.00PM -1.30PM8/70UpperHastingsStreet 32 1$7,250,000

OPENHOMES

NoosaSprings

Saturday23rdNovember

11.00AM -11.30AM825/100 ResortDrive 22 1PriceGuide$1.35MillionRichardson &WrenchNoosa54474499 Noosaville

Friday22ndNovember

11.00AM -11.30AM20/27MunnaCrescent 21 1$850,000 Laguna RealEstate0434236 110

Saturday23rdNovember

9.00AM -9.30AM 2HelmCourt,Noosaville 42 2ContactAgentNoosaEstateAgents0414424333 10.00AM -10.30AM5/70UpperHastingsStreet 322 $3,400,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0423726639 10.00AM -10.30AM71WyunaDrive 44 2Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0421785512 10.00AM -10.30AM20WilliamStreet 43 1PriceGuide3.7MNoosaEstateAgents0414424333 10.00AM -10.30AM1/9AnnStreet 32 2Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0413044241 10.00AM -10.30AM 1/26ElizabethStreet 43 2AuctionNoosaEstateAgents0414424333 10.00AM -10.30AM20StarboardAvenue 32 2BYNEGOTIATION Reed &Co.EstateAgents0433641 158 11.00AM -11.30AM 13 JanetStreet 43 2PRICEGUIDE$5,800,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955 11.00AM -11.30AM31/24MunnaCrescent 22 1Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0423726639 11.30AM -12.00PM 11/15THECOCKLESHELL 22 1ContactAgentSunshineBeachRealEstate0754472999

Wednesday27thNovember 12.00PM -12.30PM 2HelmCourt,Noosaville 42 2ContactAgentNoosaEstateAgents0414424333 2.00PM -2.30PM1/26ElizabethStreet 43 2AuctionNoosaEstateAgents0414424333 5.00PM -5.30PM1/9AnnStreet 32 2Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0413044241

Thursday28thNovember

5.00PM -5.30PM71WyunaDrive 55 2Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0421785512

NoosaWaters

Saturday23rdNovember

9.30AM -10.00AM40 SeamountQuay4 32 OFFERSOVER$3,700,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955 10.15AM -10.45AM 18 MermaidQuay3 22 PRICEGUIDE$4,700,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955 11.00AM -11.30AM61ShorehavenDrive5 22 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0413044241 12.00PM -12.30PM 12TopsailsPlace 53 2Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0475804467 12.00PM -12.30PM40TheAnchorage 54 3BYNEGOTIATION Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955

Wednesday27thNovember

11.00AM -11.30AM61ShorehavenDrive5 22 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0413044241 12.00PM -12.30PM 12TopsailsPlace 53 2Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0475804467

PeregianBeach

Saturday23rdNovember

9.00AM -9.30AM47 KestrelCrescent 22 1Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0413319 879 10.00AM -10.45AM 1PodargusPde 54 3Offersover$1,800,000 SelectNoosa0418758465 11.00AM -11.30AM 18WoodlandDrive3 23 $2,050,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0413319 879 11.00AM -11.30AM 19 GouldianCourt4 32 $2,450,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0428329291 12.00PM -12.30PM2/26 AvocetPde 22 1$1,795,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0413319 879

Wednesday27thNovember

TomOffermann RealEstate0423972034

TomOffermann RealEstate0418714 653

1.30PM -2.00PM7/30EdgarBennettAvenue 32 1BUYERSGUIDE$2,450,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505

Monday25thNovember

1.00PM -1.30PM8/70UpperHastingsStreet 32 1$7,250,000

Tuesday26thNovember

1.00PM -1.30PM8/70UpperHastingsStreet 32 1$7,250,000

Wednesday27thNovember

10.00AM -10.30AM 5WildAppleCourt3 22 Auction

10.00AM -10.30AM9/83Noosa Parade 321 $4,950,000

1.00PM -1.30PM8/70UpperHastingsStreet 32 1$7,250,000

2.00PM -2.30PM23/26NoosaDrive2 21 $1,400,000

TomOffermann RealEstate0418714 653

TomOffermann RealEstate0418714 653

TomOffermann RealEstate0423972034

TomOffermann RealEstate0421785512

TomOffermann RealEstate0418714 653

12.00PM -12.45PM 1PodargusPde 54 3Offersover$1,800,000 SelectNoosa0418758465

Thursday28thNovember

9.30AM -10.00AM47 KestrelCrescent 22 1Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0413319 879

PeregianSprings

Saturday23rdNovember

11.00AM -11.30AM48/15DunesCourt4 22 PriceGuide$975,000 Richardson &WrenchNoosa54474499

PointArkwright

Saturday23rdNovember

10.00AM -10.30AM46Neurum Road 42 1$1,850,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0428329291

SunriseBeach

Saturday23rdNovember

11.00AM -11.30AM2/6MargitCrescent 32 2$3,175,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0414367282

SunshineBeach

Saturday23rdNovember

9.00AM -9.30AM2/4DouglasStreet 32 -$2,100,000

TomOffermann RealEstate0421785512

10.00AM -10.30AM6/33ElandaStreet2 21 $1.9MNoosaEstateAgents0414424333

10.00AM -10.30AM30WhaleDrive 434 EOICLOSINGNOVEMBER 19TH

10.00AM -10.30AM2/7NebulaStreet 211

Reed &Co.EstateAgents0407 194146

ContactAgentSunshineBeachRealEstate0754472999

10.00AM -10.45AM7/14SobraonStreet 211 975,000

10.00AM -10.45AM28BelmoreTce 322

SunshineBeachRealEstate0754472999

ContactAgentSunshineBeachRealEstate0754472999

10.00AM -10.30AM 17/5BelmoreTerrace2 21 Auction

10.30AM -11.00AM2/9HendersonStreet 211 O/O$1,450,000

11.00AM -11.30AM27NebulaStreet 542 ContactAgent

11.00AM -11.45AM31 Pacific Avenue 532

11.00AM -11.45AM 12 ElandaStreet 432

TomOffermann RealEstate0414367282

SunshineBeachRealEstate0754472999

TomOffermann RealEstate0410603519

ContactAgentSunshineBeachRealEstate0754472999

ContactAgentSunshineBeachRealEstate0754472999

11.30AM -12.00PM30EnterpriseStreet 442 Auction

TomOffermann RealEstate0421785512

12.00PM -12.45PM1/53ElandaStreet 322 ContactAgentSunshineBeachRealEstate0754472999

Tewantin

Saturday23rdNovember

10.00AM -10.30AM20MuirfieldCrescent4 22 Offers Over$1,360,000 ConsideredLaguna RealEstate0411328488

10.45AM -11.30AM31TinarooPlace 422 OffersOver$1,050,000.00Richardson &Wrench Noosa54474499 12.00PM -12.30PM 10 SundialCourt3 24 Auction 13/12Richardson &Wrench Noosa54474499

MountCoolum

Saturday30thNovember 2.00PM -2.30PM 15 RegentCourt5 52

OPENHOMES

Friday22ndNovember 12.00PM -12.30PM2/1-7Bayview Road 77 6Auction

Saturday30thNovember 11.00AM -11.30AMLasRias,7/8QuambyPlace3 21

Saturday14thDecember 1.00PM -1.30PM39/5QuambyPlace 22 1Auction

RealEstate0412672375 4.00PM -4.30PM 5WildAppleCourt3 22 Auction

RealEstate0423972034 Noosaville

Saturday30thNovember 12.00PM -12.30PM31/24MunnaCrescent 22 1Auction

1.45PM -2.15PM50Tinbeerwah Road 674 PRICEGUIDE$3,700,00

AuctionDiary

11.00AM -11.00AM 12 MeadowCourt3 14

-1.30PM

10.00AM -10.30AM35MindiRoad 522 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0413319 879 MarcusBeach

3.00PM -3.30PM40 RedwoodAvenue 532

SunshineBeach

Saturday14thDecember

-3.30PM 17/5BelmoreTerrace2 21

Friday13thDecember 12.00PM -1.00PM 10 SundialCourt3 24 Auction 13/12Richardson &WrenchNoosa54474499

LISTEN TO THE WAVES ROLL IN

STEP into a prime lifestyle location, just steps from the sand, when you invest in this immaculate townhouse on the beach side of Sunrise Beach. The much-loved ‘St Sobraon’ complex is well-maintained, and positioned one street back from the beach and a short walk to “Chalet & Co.”

Spanning two levels, this townhouse features two upper floor bedrooms, each with large private balconies – one overlooking the pool and the other offering ocean views.

The ground level comprises open-plan living, laundry and powder room, and a private northfacing courtyard close to the pool. The single carport allows for easy access to the townhouse.

Immaculately presented throughout, this property includes split system air-conditioning in the lounge, ceiling fans, crim-safe screens, a recently renovated bathroom, and easy-care tiled flooring in the living areas.

Capturing light and sea breezes, this end townhouse provides an ideal setting for relaxed beachside living.

‘St Sobraon’ offers a large communal inground pool and shared lawn area, and boasts

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low body corporate fees. The complex has a quiet, peaceful atmosphere, largely occupied by owners and long-term tenants.

Tightly held by its owners for nearly 25 years and never rented, this property is now ready for a new owner to call it home. Take the opportunity to move in by year’s end – just in time for the festive season!

• Prime location, one street from the beach

• Private north-facing rear courtyard

• End townhouse with abundant light and sea breezes

• Split system air-conditioning, ceiling fans, Crimsafe screens

• Large balconies to the bedrooms – one with pool views, the other with ocean views

• Well-maintained ‘St Sobraon’ complex with pool

Address: 7 / 14 Sobraon Street, SUNRISE BEACH Description: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 garage Price: $975,000 Inspect: Saturday 23rd November 10am-10.45am

Contact: Caitlyn McConnell 0417 637 697, SUNSHINE BEACH REAL ESTATE

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SUNSHINEBEACH

Thisimpeccablypresentedbeachhouseoffersa desirablecoastal lifestyle,effortlesslyblendingcharmandwarmthwithmodern comfortsandfeatures,ashortwalktothe Villageshops,dining andpatrolledbeach.

•Existingapprovalas aholiday-rental

•Tastefullyrenovated/extendedinrecentyears

•Privatecoveredalfrescobysun-drenchedpool

•Elegantwell-equippedgalleykitchen

RobSpencer M:0408710556

CaitlynMcConnell M:0417637697

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LOOKING FOR A BRILLIANT INVESTMENT

PRESENTING a renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit in the prime location of Munna Crescent Noosaville.

The property comes fully furnished with a calming colour palate, is air-conditioned with front and rear sliding doors which creates a feeling of openness and fabulous airflow throughout the summer months. The bathroom is renovated and generous in size, includes a large walk-in shower, vanity, washing machine and dryer. Both bedrooms have large built-in robes, there is a spacious storage area under the stairs so plenty of room for your holiday gear.

The on-site managers are there to look after your investment and run a tight ship, the resort presents beautifully and offers 2 pools, spa, tennis court, covered BBQ area for lunch or dinner outdoors, or cool off after a day at the beach in the lagoon style pool. Unit 20/27 Munna Crescent has an 80% occupancy rate so is a great investment and free holidays for the lucky new owner. Plus - low body corporate fees. Munna Crescent is a highly desirable location and just a short stroll to Gympie

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Terrace where you can enjoy a morning coffee or choose to dine at an array of tried and true Noosaville restaurants, catch the ferry to famous Hastings Street and Main Beach or take a walk through Noosa’s National Park, so much to do, you are spoilt for choice, the “every day is a holiday” lifestyle is ready and waiting for you!

FEATURES AT A GLANCE:

• Renovated, fully furnished, whitegoods included

• 2 bedrooms, large bathroom

• Generous storage for all your holiday gear

• Air-conditioned with ceiling fans

• 2 pools, outdoor spa, tennis court, covered BBQ entertainment area

Address: 20/27 Munna Crescent, NOOSAVILLE Description: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 garage Price: $850,000 Inspect: By appointment

Contact: Anita Nichols 0434 236 110, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

• Occupancy rate of 80%, an outstanding investment and enjoy your own holidays

• Low body corporate fees

• Prime location in the heart of Noosaville close to restaurants and cafes

• Catch the bus, catch the ferry to Hastings Street

OCEAN VIEWS - 8 MINUTES WALK TO THE BEACH

THIS stunning newly renovated home is architect designed to show sweeping ocean views from every window on both levels. The spectacular renovated glass entertainment area now has floor to ceiling picture windows offering breathtaking 180-degree ocean views and banks of louvres to control the cooling ocean breezes of the Pacific Ocean.

The residence is perched on the top of Grandview Drive, the dress circle of Coolum Beach with a short 8 minute canopied walking track to the bays of Coolum and the popular patrolled Coolum Beach for your morning swim or surf. It doesn’t get any better, you have the best of both worlds, sweeping ocean views, a forest strip, and a short stroll to the beach, such a rare combination and only one unique feature of this Hamptons inspired home.

107 Grandview Drive presents the “wow” factor - you are met with the green of the forest strip which is a protected environ of the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly, an endangered species, and the Pacific Ocean as far as the eye can see. On entering the home the view literally stops you in your tracks, you’re perched above the tree tops and ocean with just a quick 8 minute shaded stroll and you’re in the sand.

Entertain in style in the renovated glass entertainment area that is spacious, light

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filled, has plenty of natural air flow and offers a fabulous area to gather family and friends or for that special social event. The Hamptons inspired home is two levels and has 3 lounge areas in total. The upper level includes gabled ceilings throughout, a formal lounge, the master bedroom includes walk-in robe and ensuite, the second bedroom, large glass entertaining area with open plan living and lounge areas.

The newly updated kitchen offers soft close white 2 Pac matt cabinetry showcasing the elegant feature of solid brass handles; the white and brass cabinetry theme continues throughout the bathrooms and laundry, these features combined with the soothing colour palate, soaring ceilings and VJ interior give the home a beachside retreat appeal.

Moving to the lower level, watch your favourite shows in the generous second living room where there is plenty of accommodation for family or guests with two large bedrooms that have built-in robes and the lower level master updated bathroom. This level opens out to a large deck with ocean views leading on to a sandstone BBQ area perfect for a Sunday family BBQs. If you are searching for quintessential easy beachside living put this property at the top of your inspection list!

Address: 107 Grandview Drive, COOLUM BEACH Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage

Contact: Anita Nichols 0434 236 110, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE