Noosa Today - 29th November 2024

New era for Halse Lodge

By Abbey Cannan

Creative director Chloe Tozer spent her youth hanging out at Halse Lodge, and now alongside her family she’s helped bring the iconic Noosa Heads landmark back to its prime.

Originally built in the 1880s, the heritage listed guest house is set to reopen its doors

on Saturday 30 November, honouring the past and welcoming a new era in 2024.

“I feel very honored to be a part of the project,” Chloe said, who led the restoration process as the founder of CLO Studios.

“It’s not every day you get the chance to work on a 1880 building and restore it and bring those elements back to life.”

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It’s not going to pot

Potholes and broken pathways are reportedly responsible for 20 to 40 per cent of resident calls to local councils. That represents a lot of annoyed residents, and many hours of council worker time spent dealing with a very common problem, not to mention a public safety concern. It also represents an opportunity for very big cost saving if the problems can be found and fixed more quickly.

Noosa Council has partnered with Queensland-based innovator TechnologyOne to bring to bear Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to address the problem on roads and paths across Noosa.

Working with two Australian tech companies, Noosa Council installed a camera on a waste truck to identify and automatically kick off the process of getting damaged pavements fixed as the garbage trucks drive around their regular rubbish collection routes. The system scans all pathways and roads across the 871 square kilometres

council area in just two weeks.

The solution’s innovative AI and ML software picks up defects, triages them so the most urgent are addressed first, and connects directly with the TechnologyOne Enterprise Asset Management system.

From here, asset repair work orders are automatically created, including location data, work instructions, maps and photographs, enabling

problems to be identified and fixed quickly. Work crews are dispatched to the precise location of the problems, and armed with images to help them find what they are looking for.

During the program’s first two months of operation, a record 4356 defects have been identified and rectified.

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Rae Rushton, Emma Smith, Tom Robilliard and Chloe Tozer at Halse Lodge. (Rob Maccoll)

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Quarry fate delayed

His Honour Judge Gary Long told a courtroom packed with Kin Kin residents and local and state government politicians and staff that it was with some regret and unfortunate that he was going to disappoint them on Monday morning in not meeting their expectations in delivering his judgement on the case Noosa Council v Cordwell Resources.

After announcing on Tuesday last week that the judgement would be given on Monday in the Planning and Environment Court in Maroochydore Judge Long said a letter had been received last Friday that raised some expectations with the court.

He said it would be possible to give his decision and determination but they were not in a manner where they may be published in relation to a request in the letter.

“I have determined that it is not appropriate to do that and more appropriate to deliver the judgement and publish the reasons when they’re ready in accordance with the requested hard and electronic copies that you asked for at the same time,” he said.

The court was adjourned with a date and time to be fixed for the judgement later this week.

Noosa Council’s representative barrister Mitchel Batty and Cordwell Resources representative KC Errol Morzone both said it was at His Honour’s discretion and they accepted that.

Almost two and a half years ago in June 2022 Noosa Hinterland residents filled an adjacent Maroochydore courtroom to hear the final hearing of Noosa Council v Cordwell Resources, about three months after the case began, during which time both sides presented their final submissions and His Honour Judge Long reserved handing down his judgement for a date to be advised.

The case relates to Council’s allegations set out by Mr Batty at that time that the application was filed by council for the relief for the community from haulage trucks, in five areas.

The five areas relate to allegations of the quarry’s non-compliance of its Quarry Management Plan (QMP) in failing to avoid truck convoying, covering of loads, operating hours and use of quarry trucks during school bus hours, and the allegation the impact of the quarry’s intensification of work constitutes a material change of use.

Counsel for Cordwell Resources, Mr Morzone, had informed the court his client strongly objected to the allegations.

In his summing up Mr Morzone said the Kin Kin Quarry had continued to operate within its approved authority.

He described the Quarry Management Plan as a practical guide, saying Cordwells had operated generally in accordance of the guide. He said in the most controversial area of quarry trucks operating during school bus times where the QMP outlines the quarry should “seek to minimise“ truck movements at that time, it was not an “absolute obligation“.

Mr Morzone questioned whether there had been a material change in scale and intensity of use because if the use was authorised by its approval it would not be unlawful.

If there has been an increase in scale of operations, it has not been outside the bounds of approval, he said.

Mr Morzone said the quarry was always intended to produce up to 1 million tonne per annum.

The use has got up and running as it was intended, he said. Movements have changed. It was always intended there would be that change, he said.

At the time Judge Long told Mr Morzone the argument put against his client was that the level was limited, the ability to operate was always constrained by conditions of delivery of the product.

In his summation, Mr Batty told the court council had summarised Cordwell’s breaches of its QMP “best as it can“ in relation to truck convoying, uncovered loads, use of haulage trucks during school bus hours and outside work hours, and there had, in some instances, been in excess of 400 breaches.

In relation to the question of whether the quarries intensification of use constituted a material change of use, Mr Batty raised the issues of the impact of its operations on the environment, its impact on the community and whether it was meeting Noosa Plan 2020 requirements to contribute to the amenity of the area.

At the time Judge Long said what the court had to determine was whether there had been a material change of use, and there had been no application for a material change.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly developing technology that is transforming various industries and changing the way we live and work.

Tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as decision-making, problemsolving, and language translation are being taken over by computer software.

This week we heard how Noosa Council is using AI to identify issues needing attention such as potholes and path defects and doing it effectively.

What other jobs are in AI sights? Well, plenty.

A paper published in April this year in the International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology listed a range of jobs including robots used on automated assembly lines, customer service virtual assistants, self-driving vehicles, automated bookkeeping and budgeting, AI-powered legal research, diagnosis and patient monitoring in health care, writing content and food production robots.

Opinions on whether AI will create a job crisis or enhance workers abilities are varied. In 2023 Elon Musk told then UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, “there will come a point where no job is needed”.

The UK government this year dismissed as “hugely speculative” a warning from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) predicting an AI-induced job apocalypse. WhatiscommonlyagreedisthatAItechnologies have abilities that were once believed to be uniquely human.

The challenge is understanding what AI can and cannot do to assess its impact on occupations.

- Margaret Maccoll

Court attendees were disappointed on Monday at a delayed court decision on the Kin Kin Quarry.

KC Errol Morzone and Martin Cordwell leave court in 2022.Kin Kin residents at Maroochydore Court house for the final hearing in June 2022.

Plea for a safe crossing

By Margie Maccoll

Four residents fronted council’s ordinary meeting last week to plead for a safe road crossing over Eumundi Noosa Road for the children and adults who “risk their lives“ each day to access either side of the major thoroughfare, saying years of requests had gone unheeded.

At the meeting council acknowledged a safe pedestrian crossing was needed on NoosaEumundi Road and a Noosa Traffic Study to be completed by June 2025 would direct future infrastructure works including pedestrian crossings, dependent on budget allowance and subject to community consultation.

“For many of us, simply trying to cross the road every day has become a terrifying ordeal,“ Linda Martin told the council meeting in her deputation.

“Our community is in constant danger on Eumundi Noosa Road between Beckmans Road Roundabout and Rene Street Roundabout. Some of the stories are confronting. An elderly man on his mobility scooter terrified to go out to do his shopping ... a boy who is forced to ride 2km out of his way, for a safe crossing on his already 10km ride to and from high school ... kids begging to walk or ride to their schools but parents too afraid to let them ... and then there are the people that do brave the crossing. Many, many more hair raising close call stories. This issue has been raised repeatedly over the years but has been disregarded every time, due to cost. The question that haunts us all is, what is the cost of a human life?“

Linda said residents had been asking for a safe pedestrian crossing or underpass across Eumundi Noosa Road since 2018 through numerous submissions but with zero results.

“In recent years it has been established that it is a local [government] matter, not a state matter,“ she said.

“There is an evident and urgent need to include a safe pedestrian crossing, specifically an underpass, in the Beckmans Road Bypass budget. This will benefit children travelling to and from the local schools such as Noosaville State, St Teresa’s, Sunshine Beach High School, Good Shepherd and, of course, the entire Noosaville Business Precinct“.

Linda said current crossing points at the busy roundabouts were “ineffective and dangerous“ and she called for either an underpass or traffic lights.

“Let the civil engineer decide but just make a decision and put it in the budget,“ she said.

“What is the point of the $100 million dollar [Tewantin] bypass that includes a bicycle/walkway when pedestrians can not safely access it?

“This is more than a plea for convenience; this is an urgent demand for safety. Let us not wait until a life is tragically lost to realise the value of pedestrian safety. The time to act is now.“

Linda said she was disappointed to receive confirmation a pedestrian underpass was not included as part of the Department of Transport and Main Road’s planning for the remaining stages of the Tewantin Bypass.

Following the deputation, council responded to a series of questions from residents Andie Grant, Bernie Haenga, Sharon Chorengel and Linda Martin around the issue as well as the

progress of the Tewantin Bypass project.

Council’s acting director infrastructure services Shaun Walsh told the meeting council acknowledged the challenges of crossing these busy sections of road.

“Council’s Walking and Cycling Strategy, a document prepared by council engineers, has identified the need for safer, more convenient pedestrian crossings on Eumundi-Noosa Road,“ he said.

Mr Walsh said douncil was currently undertaking an update to the Noosa Traffic Study using contemporary traffic data that was expected to be completed by June 2025. In response to questions he said demographic data on the families and children in the surrounding school catchments could be collected alongside data being collected for the study and pedestrian data could also be collected to substantiate improvements.

Mr Walsh said any proposed traffic improvements projects would be subject to council’s budget deliberations and public consultation programs would be undertaken as part of any approved projects. He said council could also use the Traffic Study to support grant applications.

“This study is a critical technical document that will guide infrastructure planning for the next 30 years. Council will analyse the data to determine the need for various traffic improvement projects, including safer pedestrian crossings,“ he said.

Linda asked how safe access to the new footpath being constructed as part of the Tewantin Bypass on Eumundi Noosa Road would be gained with the current non-connecting paths

and lack of a safe pedestrian crossing issue in the vicinity.

In response, Mr Walsh said the intersection of Beckmans and Eumundi-Noosa roads was part of council -managed road infrastructure, but the proposed upgrades, including the Beckmans Road duplication, also known as the Tewantin Bypass, were subject to Department of Transport and Main Roads funding under a long-standing commitment by the Queensland Government.

When asked for accident data on EumundiNoosa and Beckmans roads for the past five years Mr Walsh said council had accident data collected with the assistance of the Department of Transport and Main Roads and the Queensland Police Service.

“In the past five years (2018–2023), 22 vehicle crashes were reported on Eumundi-Noosa Road between Headland Drive and Beckmans Road. These included four hospitalisations, nine requiring medical treatment, and nine minor injuries. Only one crash involved a pedestrian near the Eenie Creek Road roundabout requiring medical treatment,“ he said.

“On Beckmans Road, from Eumundi-Noosa Road to Cooroy-Noosa Road, 15 vehicle crashes were reported. These included 10 hospitalisations, two requiring medical treatment, and three minor injuries. No pedestrian-involved crashes were reported on Beckmans Road during this period, however, there was one prior incident involving a pedestrian occurred on Beckmans Road near Sea Eagle Drive in 2017.“

Sharon Chorengel asked when council would find a resolution to the amount of traffic ac-

cidents along Beckmans Road after seven had occurred in front of her home, some involving people being taken to hospital and one which left her sister with permanent injuries.

Mr Walsh said he had requested the matter of speed and accidents on Beckmans Road be tabled at the next Traffic Advisory meeting in January.

“This meeting includes representatives from Noosa Council, Queensland Police Service and the Department of Transport and Main Roads and can consider various and immediate safety initiatives which may include speed reduction and better signage,“ he said.

“In regard to the longer term solution, the Beckmans Road duplication, also known as the Tewantin Bypass, are subject to Department of Transport and Main Roads funding under a long standing commitment by the Queensland Government. The Department of Transport and Main Roads have currently committed $8.5 million for planning future stages of the Tewantin Bypass. Council, along with our state member, are advocating strongly to advance this project as soon as possible with the newly elected State Government, as it is a critical part of Noosa’s traffic network and current arrangements are unsatisfactory due to congestion and safety incidents.“

The residents have created an online petition to garner support for a safe pedestrian crossing which has gathered more than 300 signatures.

To sign the petition visit

• change.org/p/mandate-inclusion-of-safe-pedestrian-crossing-in-beckmans-road-bypassbudget

Andie Grant, Bernie Haenga and Linda Martin at Council’s ordinary meeting. (Rob Maccoll)

Council’s acting director infrastructure services Shaun Walsh responds to questions from residents.

Halse Lodge enters new era

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Halse Lodge Backpackers Noosa submitted the winning bid following a nation-wide expressions of interest campaign run by property owner, the Anglican Church Southern Queensland (ACSQ), in 2020 through Knight Frank.

The property shut its doors in February much to the concern of some residents, but Halse Lodge Backpackers Noosa director Michael Tozer assured the community that he and his team were prioritising the site’s preservation and historic value.

The guest house’s 14 light-filled dorms, 12 double suites and two private suites, alongside a full bar and restaurant have been carefully restored, each decision made to honour its storied past.

“When we were engaged by the Halse Lodge team, we were just so happy because it’s such an important, significant site in Noosa,” Chloe said.

“Growing up in Noosa, it was the place where we used to all hang out. So, there’s a lot of stories and connections that are attached to the property. We were just really excited and the Halse Lodge team kind of said to us, ‘the world is your oyster’ when it came to the design. That is like music to my ears as a designer to have free rein.”

Paying homage to the building’s history, the accommodation’s interiors evoke a nostalgic caravan feel, conjuring up sun bleached memories of a summer by the sea.

Embracing the laidback energy of the 1970’s, yellow and salmon pinstriped curtains frame custom in-built bunks in “all spice” alongside classic chrome fixtures. The original timber floors have been retained and carefully restored, with cork flooring added to areas that lacked original timber.

Throughout the property, the ceilings are painted in bold, glossy hues of sunshine yellow and strawberry red, uncharacteristic to Noosa, with custom dolphin-coloured velvet sofas adding to the playful, nostalgic atmosphere.

“It’s all about the community, and I think that has been at the forefront of our minds with every single decision,” Chloe said.

“It’s about getting the community back there and making it a hub and an amazing vibe for everyone. It’s just a really special place where travellers and international guests can meet the community. So, it’s like the merging of the two worlds. And I really feel that the essence of Noosa has been missing while it’s being closed.”

A space for shelter and community, the redesign fosters connection and relaxation with inclusive spaces for guests to unwind. The main dining hall has been transformed into an extended bar, with a restored vintage record player and speakers set upon a high gloss burl art deco sideboard, the original 1880’s piano remains in its first position. The walls are adorned with historical photographs of Noosa alongside framed postcards collected along Chloe’s travels to evoke memories of sun-drenched holidays spent with friends and family.

“All of the original features are still intact and ready to last another 100 years,” Chloe said.

“Our whole goal was to embrace the 1970s feel and energy of living and breathing near the ocean.

“I think my favorite aspect of the design would just be the freedom to create and do something

really different. Embracing colour. There’s a lot of colour. We’ve done coloured ceilings. Our main colours are a deep red burgundy, green, and a bright yellow. So, not your classic coastal colours. It’s like a rainbow over the sea. It’s so colourful and you can feel the new energy through every room and corridor and bathroom. There’s just a lot going on which is fun and playful.”

Halse Lodge is the last remaining timber accommodation building in Noosa and is the longest continuously operating guest house in south east Queensland.

The 7989 square-metre property is positioned just 150 metres from Noosa Main Beach, nestled on a hill behind Noosa National Park. The original structure on site was a guest house built in

the 1880s by local grazier, Walter Hay, until the original building was replaced in the 1920s, with a larger building using some of the original materials and was named “Hillcrest”, then later renamed Halse Lodge.

The reopening offers a renewed destination that bridges Noosa’s past and future, preserving the beauty of the lodge which is listed on the State Heritage Register under the Queensland Heritage Act 1992.

“We really want the community back there because that’s what makes it special,” Chloe said.

“We are opening to the public on 30 November for the bar and restaurant and we’ve engaged a lot of local distillers like Seabourne Distillery and our beer is from Heads of Noosa. So we’ve

just gone local where we can for everything. It’s such an exciting project for the community, and we’ve just had so many people offering their time and help. Every step of the way has been a special project to be a part of.”

The backpackers aim to provide short-term affordable accommodation, and with a quick online search, guests can book a bed in the 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory for around just $80 a night (subject to change and availability).

“All of our prices are really affordable with the food and drinks and we have a focus on value for money,” Chloe said.

The communal spaces invite guests to connect with fellow travellers, with weekly activities like yoga on the deck, games of table tennis or pool, and evenings filled with classic vinyl or live music.

“We just can’t wait for people to experience the new Halse Lodge,” Chloe said.

“We want people coming up after a surf and having a beer there.”

There’s a second stage of Halse Lodge, the Rainforest Room, which CLO Studios will still be working on through the new year.

“Our focus will be on that, as well as quite a lot of local projects in Noosa. A lot of our projects seem to be coming to a close before Christmas, so it’s going to be a really nice Christmas,” Chloe said. “We’ll definitely be hanging underneath the Gum trees at Halse Lodge having a cold beer.”

Halse Lodge Noosa restaurant and bar will officially reopen to the public on Saturday 30 November, with accommodation opening on 13 December, 2024.

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Halse Lodge Noosa will officially reopen to the public on 30 November. (Tim Salisbury)

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All smiles as dispute ends

A long running dispute between the Tewantin Noosa RSL Sub Branch and the Tewantin Noosa RSL club ended at a special general meeting last Sunday where a new board was elected and reinstated all cancelled and suspended subbranch memberships, in full, with voting rights.

Subbranch deputy president Mick Byrne said more than 200 club members attended the initial meeting along with 10-20 subbranch members who had retained club memberships.

Mr Byrne said once the newly-elected board reinstated subbranch memberships, it enabled subbranch members who had been waiting in the subbranch-owned Diggers Bar, to attend the meeting.

The wall between the Diggers Bar and the club was slid back and about 40 subbranch members entered the club to a standing ovation from club members.

“It was very moving,” he said.

Another meeting was held with a new board elected that included subbranch members whose memberships had been reinstated.

One of those subbranch members was Kevin Graham who was elected chairman of the club board, after the just-elected chairman Phil Stevenson, stood aside.

Mr Graham said Mr Stevenson was one of several board members who stood aside to enable subbranch members to take up positions on the board.

Mr Stevenson was subsequently hired as CEO of the club.

Mr Graham said the proceedings couldn’t have run more smoothly.

“There was not one voice against anything we did. Everybody’s happy,” he said.

Mr Graham said more than 500 members had been banned from the club which had operated without a board for about two months.

He said since forming, the new board was already making headway with the subbranch with an agreement in principal for a lease for the Digger’s Bar and catching up on club matters.

Mr Byrne said for the first time in years a meeting was held with both the subbranch and club boards

“We had a friendly, positive meeting,” Mr Byrne said.

“It’s a great result. Everyone’s on the same page.

“We deliberated over a number of proposals including getting the Diggers Bar back with the club.”

He said subbranch members were “over the moon” at the outcome. Some had been greatly affected by the rift, he said.

The club board has called an annual general meeting for 15 December in which all club board positions will be revisited.

Sunshine Coast secures valuable digital connection

In a major win for connectivity and economic growth, Sunshine Coast Council will partner with Google, NEXTDC and others on Australia Connect, an initiative to further the reach, reliability and resilience of digital connectivity in Australia and the Indo-Pacific.

Australia Connect will deliver new subsea cable systems and build on the Pacific Connect initiative.

Sunshine Coast, NEXTDC and Google will partner on developing a new landing point in Australia for the Tabua trans-Pacific subsea cable that will connect the United States and Australia to Fiji

This is predicted to land at NEXTDC’s SC1 data centre in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast, in 2025, and will offer enhanced cable connectivity with faster, more resilient internet infrastructure for businesses in previously

unconnected markets.

Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the initiative was an outstanding win for the region and the benefits extended far beyond just improved connectivity.

“Australia’s entire digital landscape is changing thanks to the vision of the Sunshine Coast community,” Mayor Natoli said.

“Creating a point of difference by investing in digital infrastructure is helping to develop a thriving, tech-enabled future.

“The additional cable complements a range of existing technology capabilities including WIFI 6 and will be strategically located in the 100 per cent uptime Tier III facility owned and operated by NEXTDC.

“This project builds on the significant progress being made to establish Maroochydore City

Centre as one of Australia’s fastest growing innovation hubs.

“The Tabua subsea cable system will enhance our region’s already enviable digital infrastructure, making it even more attractive to international businesses and investors who are already viewing the region with interest.”

Mayor Natoli said the system was a welcome addition to the existing Sunshine Coast’s International Broadband Network which provides the fastest international connection point from Australia’s East Coast to Asia.

“For the Sunshine Coast to be chosen for this investment is clear evidence that we have a reputation as a leading player in the Asia-Pacific technology environment,” she said.

NEXTDC Managing Director and CEO Craig Scroggie said NEXTDC was proud to be a longstanding partner with Sunshine Coast Council

and Google, collaborating to establish key cable landing facilities within our Sunshine Coast Data Centre and across Australia’s digital infrastructure.

“We’re thrilled to expand this strategic partnership with Sunshine Coast Council and Google in support of the Australia Connect initiative, enhancing Australia’s internet connectivity and delivering faster, more secure and reliable digital services,” Mr Scroggie said.

Google Cloud Global Network Infrastructure Vice-President Brian Quigley said Google was pleased to collaborate with Sunshine Coast Council to bring a new landing for the Tabua subsea cable in Eastern Australia.

“This project will help increase the reliability and resilience of digital connectivity in the Indo-Pacific by improving reliability, adding capacity and reducing latency,” Mr Quigley said.

NextDC’s Sunshine Coast data centre at Maroochydore. (Supplied)

Inside NEXTDC’s data centre.

Tewantin-Noosa RSL subbranch president Clinton Ware present a united front with Tewantin-Noosa RSL club chairman Kevin Graham. (Supplied)

Focus on bikes, scooters

Sunshine Coast police have joined with the Department of Transport and Main Roads, Sunshine Coast Health Trauma Service, Coolum State High School and other community groups to educate and encourage safer use of e-scooters and ebikes.

With the community’s concern growing over dangerous operation of Personal Mobility Devices (PMD), like e-scooters and e-bikes, local police are taking action through both enforcement and education initiatives, including engaging with local schools and organising two upcoming community safety days in Coolum and Noosa.

This year, until 31 August, police have issued more than 3730 infringements relating to PMDs, with the number one reason for a ticket being failure to wear a helmet.

Sunshine Coast District Officer Acting Superintendent Chris Toohey said local police are taking this very seriously.

“We’ve seen too many instances of children and adults riding e-scooters and e-bikes illegally and dangerously, which can lead to crashes and serious injury,” A/Superintendent Toohey said.

“The community concern for these PMD riders, and the other road users and pedestrians, is growing and we’re taking action. This is about safety and saving lives.

“While we’re taking enforcement action, like using drone technology to target offenders on PMDs, we’re also heavily focusing on education – joining with other departments, community groups, local businesses and schools to encour-

age safer user of e-scooters and e-bikes.

“Police will continue to enforce the law, however we are only one aspect of the response.

“We’re calling on parents to stand with us in educating their children about the rules and regulations of riding e-scooters and e-bikes, and how to keep yourself and the wider community safe.”

Department of Transport and Main Roads general manager Land Transport Safety and Regulation, Joanna Robinson, said most e-scooter and e-bike crashes are single vehicle crashes, that involve the rider not following the rules.

“These devices can be a safe and convenient way to travel, but we really need riders, of all ages, to be riding them in a safe way that complies with the rules,” Ms Robinson said.

“For e-scooters, riders must be at least 16 years, or 12 under adult supervision, must not carry passengers, and mustn’t travel over 12km/h on footpaths and 25km/h elsewhere, such as bike paths.

“For e-bikes, they must be predominately pedal powered.

“This should go without saying – please wear a helmet and buckle it up, and do not drink and ride. Riders ignoring these rules are risking more than just a fine – it could cost them their lives.

“Heading into the festive season – we particularly want to remind parents, that e-scooters and e-bikes are not toys, and if they are giving these devices as presents, to ensure the device is legal and that children know the rules

and follow them.”

Medical director Trauma Service and Emergency Specialist Dr Andrew Hobbins King said the Sunshine Coast Health Service is seeing the real impacts.

“At the Sunshine Coast University Hospital Emergency Department we are seeing on average one paediatric e-scooter related injury every three days, with many resulting in life threatening or potentially life-threatening injuries,” Dr Hobbins King said.

“These injures are predominantly occurring in teenagers aged 14-15 and are resulting in life changing injuries including significant brain injuries, facial trauma, and limb fractures.

“Many of these injuries are the result of risktaking behaviours, including riding at excessive speeds, doubling and not wearing helmets.

“We encourage all riders to follow the rules for personal mobility devices and ask parents to encourage their children to ride safely and always with a helmet.”

Coolum State High School executive principal Troy Ascott said the safety and wellbeing of their students and families remain their top priority.

“We believe that it is essential to equip our community with the knowledge they need to navigate their surroundings safely,” Mr Ascott said.

“Partnering with local emergency and community services for the Coolum community safety day is a fantastic way to provide valuable information, resources, and support, while also

strengthening our relationship with the community.”

The Sunshine Coast community is encouraged to attend one of two e-scooter and e-bike safety days in Coolum and Noosa to learn more about the rules and regulations of riding an escooter or e-bike and to hear advice on how to keep your children and the community safe.

In addition to free practical training and demonstration sessions, there will also be presentations from a range of experts including the Queensland Police Service, Transport and Main Roads, Queensland Ambulance Service, Queensland Health Trauma Service and Queensland Fire and Rescue. Event details: Coolum event

• When: 10am – 2pm, Saturday 30 November (presentations at 10.30am, 12pm and 1.30pm)

• Where: Coolum State High School, Havana Road East, Coolum Beach

• Register to attend via eventbrite.com/e/ coolum-e-scooter-and-e-bike-safety-day-tickets-1077069316319?aff=oddtdtcreator Noosa event

• When: 10am – 2pm, Saturday 7 December (presentations at 10.30am, 12pm and 1.30pm)

• Where: Good Shepherd Lutheran College, Eumundi Road, Noosaville

• Register to attend via eventbrite.com.au/e/ noosa-e-scooter-and-e-bike-safety-day-tickets-1077065896089?aff=oddtdtcreator

Sunshine Coast police seizing an e-bicycle. (Supplied)

of Noosa Spit with a four-hour time limit trial.

From Tuesday 3 December four-hour time limits will apply to the end car parks on Claude Batten Drive at Noosa Spit, which previously allowed unlimited parking between 4am and 10pm.

Noosa Council Acting Manager Local Laws and Environmental Health, Clint Irwin, said the new regulations would be trialled until mid-2025, to help better manage parking pressure in the highly popular area.

“This six-month trial of timed parking will apply to the end car parks fronting the river mouth at the end of Noosa Spit. The trial is about giving more residents and visitors a reasonable opportunity to find a car park in this area to enjoy the beaches and Hastings Street precinct,” Mr Irwin said.

“Applying a four-hour time limit on parking at Noosa Spit will give everyone a fair go and prevent the monopolising of car park spaces for long periods.”

Parking signage will be in place to indicate where the restrictions will apply to vehicles exceeding the four-hour time limit, similar to other time-limited parking zones.

“This section of Noosa Spit and sections of the Noosa Woods area also remain a no-parking zone between 10pm and 4am to help curb illegal camping. The community has made Council aware of damage to the environment associated with illegal camping and this is unacceptable to Council, so we will continue to undertake frequent parking and camping patrols to ensure compliance with parking regulations and local laws.”

The Hastings Street Association, which is the collective voice for the precinct’s business operators, said the change to parking time limits at Noosa Spit was a step in the right direction.

“We commend Council for taking proactive steps to manage this popular space,” Hastings Street Association spokesperson Alesha Gooderham said.

“We believe this approach will help ensure fair access to this beautiful location by preventing a small number of users from occupying parking spaces for extended periods, allowing a greater number of people to enjoy it equitably.”

That sentiment was echoed by Noosa Heads resident and ratepayer of over 50 years, Ken Morrison.

“My wife and I are regular walkers and beachgoers to the Noosa Spit area and have seen a significant increase in traffic and long-term parking in the entrance beach parking area with campers and their vans which is grossly unfair on locals and tourists alike,” he said.

“We love Noosa and we love seeing visitors enjoying this beautiful place we call home.

“We think it’s only fair that the experience is shared, and this initiative should help ensure people are able to find a place to park, so we certainly welcome the four-hour time limits.”

Lions Park will also be operating during the Christmas period, providing parking for an additional 300 vehicles.

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Noosa Council Asset Systems coordinator Devon Wilson said: “This technology has removed the need for manual data entry and processing.”

“The goal is to correct defects before we get a customer request to help reduce those requests, so our crews can focus on preventative, rather than reactive maintenance,” Ms Wilson said.

Previously, identifying, recording and flagging defects including potholes, faded line markings and overhanging branches was either via Customer Requests or time-consuming defect collection.

“As a result of the 2022 floods we‘ve seen road defects increase significantly. Last year we received over 1,100 requests from the community alone relating to road defects and trees. Manually inputting the information into our system was a lengthy process,” she said.

“Every defect results in at least one person going out to physically view and assess the area. After that, the worker would have to manually input their findings into our system to help council establish the best suited service needed to fix the issue, a process that could take as long as a week from start to finish.”

Ms Wilson said since introducing the camera, AI-driven detection solution and intelligent asset management we have easily identified and begun rectifying a huge number of issues that will benefit the Noosa community.

“This software allows us to concentrate our efforts on fixing roads and pathways and spend less time on reporting them.” she said.

The council plans to install another two cameras on a waste truck and e-scooters in the months to come.

TechnologyOne’s CEO, Ed Chung said: “For the last 37 years we have embraced and integrated innovative technologies into our solutions to ensure we are providing future-

AI

focused support for our customers. We are thrilled to be working to deliver safer and more accessible quality roads to Noosa Shire Council’s residents and visitors.”

Leveraging 37 years of expertise in the market, more than 73 per cent of Australian and New Zealand residents live in a council powered by TechnologyOne software.

Timed parking trial seeks a fair go for all. (Supplied)

Noosa Council Asset Systems coordinator Devon Wilson shows off the new technology. (Supplied)

Mayor’s appeal back to help

The Mayor’s Christmas Appeal is back this year to help ensure struggling local families have food and gifts for their children these holidays.

“Holidays are a happy time but they’re also extremely difficult for many who are working hard to provide for their children, but are struggling with record high rent and food costs,” Mayor Frank Wilkie said.

“For those with the ability to help, this Christmas Appeal calls for wrapped gifts and gift cards, or monetary donations, to help families in hardship have gifts to open and food on the table on Christmas Day.”

Donations will be shared between five local charities for distribution to people in need.

Cr Wilkie kicked off the Christmas Appeal by donating $500 worth of gift vouchers.

Gifts and vouchers can be dropped off at several locations across the shire, until Friday, December 20:

• Noosa Council, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin

• Cooroy Library, 9 Maple Street, Cooroy Tewantin-Noosa RSL Club, Memorial Avenue, Tewantin

“If you’d prefer to make monetary donations direct to one of the charities supported by this year’s appeal, we’ve provided each of their details on Council’s website.”

The Appeal this year will help the Salvos, Vinnies, Youturn, SunnyKids and Santa’s Classy Helpers reach more people doing it tough.

Youturn’s general manager, Community Services, Darce Foley, said many people were feeling the pinch of the housing crisis and the rising cost of living this year

“Making ends meet each month has been a struggle for so many. At Youturn’s Tewantin offices, we’ve continued to extend our offering to those doing it tough by hosting weekly dinners and breakfasts, over and above the kitchen, laundry and shower facilities.,” he said.

“Thanks to the ongoing support from funders and the community, Youturn is committed to

providing relief and hope to those in need this Christmas,” he said.

Lorraine Kenway of Santa’s Classy Helpers, which gives hundreds of families in need a preChristmas shopping day, said demand this year was significant, with 500 families seeking help.

Jill Weychardt of St Vincent de Paul Noosaville said preparation of hampers to distribute throughout the shire in time for Christmas was well underway, with donations including nonperishable foods, gift cards and Christmas gifts greatly appreciated.

“We hope to bring some Christmas joy to fam-

ilies who are doing it tough,” she said.

Salvation Army Noosa’s Matthew Gluyas said Christmas was a difficult time for those in hardship.

“We help over 150 families in Noosa and over Christmas that need escalates. We want to ensure this Christmas no one is left behind, no one is in need and that there is hope,” he said.

SunnyKids welcomes donations to ensure children impacted by domestic and family violence don’t miss out on Christmas, plus receive the wraparound care they need to heal and grow.

“For many children in our care, Christmas is not a time of joy and celebration,” SunnyKids CEO, Kathleen Hope, said.

“Instead, it’s a painful reminder of what they don’t have – the gifts they won’t receive, and the brokenness in their homes.”

Visit Council’s website for details on the charities and how you can donate – noosa.qld.gov.au/ mayors-christmas-appeal

“Together, we can make a real difference to those in our community who might otherwise be facing a bleak time this Christmas,” Cr Wilkie said.

Join us in Peace and Joy a beau�ful concert for peace, joy and seasonal merriment. Noosa Chorale has selected some inspiring songs and carols from home and abroad that cherish peace and goodwill to all. Put aside your an�ie�es and enjoy the warm embrace of Noosa’s favourite choir at this year’s annual concert of good cheer that people of all ages will love.

Matthew Gluyas (Salvation Army Noosa), Jill Weychardt (St Vincent de Paul Noosaville), Lorraine Kenway (Santa’s Classy Helpers) and Noosa Mayor Frank Willkie. (Supplied)

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Pop-ups here

Join us at two community pop-up sessions to know more about the revised draft Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan.

The first session will be Saturday 7 December near Pirate Playground from 9am – 11.30am.

The second scheduled for Friday 13 December near the Noosa Boathouse from 4pm to 6.30pm.

“We’ve listened to the community and are keen to know whether we have got it right,” Acting Infrastructure Services director Shaun Walsh said.

In attendance at the informal sessions will be key council staff working on finalising the plan and councillors. The consultants will attend the first information session on 7 December.

The boat ramp and tennis courts will stay and virtually all car parking has been retained.

Mr Walsh said the feedback so far indicates

the draft plan is aligned with community expectations.

“This is an incredibly important two-kilometre-long public space, so we want to hear from our community. Come along to these sessions to better understand what is proposed, how we are proposing to increase moped and motorbike parking and the planned upgrades to Pirate Park playground,” he said.

“This plan plays an important role in making sure we retain the character and vibe of the Noosaville foreshore, while addressing the key challenges facing the space, such as significant weather events, pedestrian amenity and enhancing many of the aging facilities and drainage,” Mr Walsh said.

The community has until Sunday 15 December to provide feedback on this revised draft plan.

Feedback now open

Have your say on the revised draft Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan.

We’ve listened to your earlier feedback, made changes and prepared a revised plan that better reflects what you considered important for the public space.

So tell us what you like and have we got it right.

Ways to get involved: Complete the online survey.

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

Details at yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au

Noosa community invited to memorial services

Gregson & Weight Funeral Directors have announced the return of their annual Christmas Memorial Services and are inviting members of the Sunshine Coast and Noosa community to attend.

Now in their 14th year, thousands of Coast residents have attended the Christmas Memorial Services, which feature local Coast musicians, a photographic tribute and lighting of the Christmas Memorial Tree.

This years’ services will be held from Monday 2 December to Thursday 5 December at each of the four Gregson & Weight branches across the Sunshine Coast, from Caloundra to Noosa. Starting at 6pm, the services will be followed by light refreshments.

Established in Noosa in 2012, Gregson & Weight Funeral Directors are centrally located at 202 Eumundi-Noosa Road, Noosa. With their state of the art chapel, seating up to 300 people, large tea rooms and crematorium fa-

cilities, Gregson & Weight are able to cater for direct cremations, burial services and the smallest funeral to the largest memorial service. The office is open 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday, with a 24 hour telephone service available for assistance outside these hours.

Noosa Gregson & Weight Manager and long time local resident, Mark Shelton, says that attending a Christmas Memorial Service gives families the opportunity to come together to remember and honour those we have loved and lost this year.

Families wishing to attend the Noosa service on Monday 2 December can RSVP by Friday 29 November by contacting Gregson & Weight Noosa on 5470 2664.

In 2022, Gregson & Weight celebrated 50 years of service to the Sunshine Coast and during this time have provided funeral services for almost 45,000 families in their time of need.

2024 Christmas Memorial Services

For many, Christmas time this year will be different, as you celebrate without one of your loved ones. As a way of honouring and remembering them this year, we warmly invite yourself and family to attend one of our Christmas Memorial Services.

Monday 2nd December at 6:00pm

Noosa Chapel: 202 Eumundi Noosa Rd, Noosaville 4566

Tuesday 3rd December at 6:00pm

Nambour Chapel: 34 National Park Road, Nambour 4560

Wednesday 4th December at 6:00pm

Buderim Chapel: 159 Wises Road, Buderim 4558

Thursday 5th December at 6:00pm

Caloundra Chapel: 5 Gregson Pl, Caloundra 4551

You are welcome to write a message in memory of your loved one and place it along with a Christmas ornament on our Tree of Remembrance during the service. Following the service, you are invited to join us for supper.

RSVP by Thursday, 28th November 2024

By Phone: (07) 5491 1559 or by email: caloundra@gregsonweight.com.au advising the location, number attending and the name of who you will be remembering.

Gregson & Weight Funeral Directors have announced the return of their annual Christmas Memorial Services. (Supplied)

A boat ramp in Noosaville. (Supplied)

Battle on for koala habitat

By Margie Maccoll

Queensland Koala Crusader co-founder and ambassador Meghan Halverson called on guests to hold on to hope at the final Noosa Parks Association Friday forum last week while they learnt of declining rates of koala numbers and viewed the screening of a film exposing logging operations in NSW’s Great Koala National Park.

The film by Global Conservation, titled War on Nature, featuring wildlife photojournalist Paul Hilton, was followed by discussion with Meghan and young environmentalist Spencer Hitchen who had accompanied Hilton to the Great Koala National Park during some of the documentarymaking.

“They say it takes a village to raise a child. I think it takes a collective across Queensland, Australia and the globe to start to look at what is our footprint and what can we do individually to make a difference,” Meghan said.

“There’s some really good strides happening in Queensland bringing corridors together, that’s critical.”

According to the NSW government website, it committed $80 million in its 2023-24 budget to assess 176,000 hectares of state forest for the development of the Great Koala National Park.

“While the assessment work is underway, the NSW Government has implemented a halt to timber harvesting operations within designated koala hubs located in the Great Koala National Park assessment area,” the website states.

The film focuses on a grassroots movement striving to protect the national park which promises to deliver a pristine intact corridor from the coast to the Great Dividing Range, while Hilton documented the destruction of the parks forests by 12 active logging operations.

“Today there are fewer than 80,000 koalas remain in the wild. Australia has one of the highest rates of deforestation in the world due to land clearing for beef production, unregulated urban development and forest logging,” the film tells us.

Ecologist Mark Graham who is fighting for the national park says the koala is perilously close to extinction.

“It’s come about because of habitat clearance, bushfires and climate crisis, particularly heat waves and droughts have wiped them out,” he said.

“They need corridors from coast line to peaks of Great Dividing Range to remain viable.

“Hundreds of hectares are being destroyed in an area the state government promised to protect.”

Hilton films logging trucks taking out high value forests, home to koalas and greater gliders

while Graham tells how conservationists have walked into logging camps to stop logging.

“Anywhere there’s not resistance forests are being destroyed,” he says.

Spencer told the forum he was in the Koala Great National Park when Paul was filming a lot of that footage. He saw greater gliders and glossy black cockatoos and witnessed their forests being destroyed in logging, he said.

“Imagine if someone came and bulldozed our homes, our roads, our footpaths, our shops, our everything. That’s what we’re doing to these species, we’re destroying their last chance of survival,” he said.

“Without forests we can’t breath, can’t have clean water, can’t have food. We are nature and we need nature.”

Meghan said recent figures showed 200,000 trees were toppled every day in Australia, 8000 trees per hour.

“We’re replanting trees, we’re revegetating but how do we keep up with that if we don’t stop it,” she said.

“For every 100ha of forest cleared, 2000 birds, 15,000 reptiles and 500 mammals are lost. We’ve got a lot to answer for.”

Meghan said there were things individuals could do to make a difference.

“If we stop forest clearing and recycle, there’s enough wood on this planet, we don’t need to take it away. Look at where you buy things. Only buy beef if it comes from a regenerative farm, only buy wood from a sustainable source, eat one less meal a week with beef, do whatever your health requires but what your conscience requires. Stop doing the same thing over and over and expecting to get a different result,” she said.

“We can write to government representatives, share the knowledge, make your voice known.

“Think about who you vote for.”

Spencer said addresses for politicians to write to could be found on SaveSunriseglossies Facebook site.

Forest clearing is threatening the habitat of koalas and their survival. (Supplied)

A suburb in a country town

While there is a dire shortage of information on the total development of the site at 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy, the proposal is still for a dense number of houses. Even council planning staff state they do not know how lot 2 and 3 will be developed but that it will be affordable housing. The statement has been that the housing will be tiny houses as proposed for medium density zoned land and two-storey.

At least 90 dwellings has been suggested. This will create the equivalent of a small suburb that is significantly different to any other built environment in Cooroy and not in keeping with the built environment surrounding this land. The development will “stand out” simply because the over scale number of two-storey units are being clustered together. A concern is a stigma may be attached to this development because of this difference. Council’s housing strategy A5.6.3 states “Ensure vulnerable residents are not concentrated in isolated areas where they may be susceptible to poor social outcomes”. While 62 Lake Macdonald Drive Is not an isolated area, the development would isolate residents from the wider community by the possibility of the development being seen as a separate “suburb” which could result in poor social outcomes.

A5.3.5 of the Housing Strategy aims to “integrate new housing including affordable and social housing within the community and not cluster it in isolated areas”. The key importance in this action is to integrate housing in the community which will provide the opportunity for residents to integrate into an existing community. Clustering vulnerable people in one area regardless of whether the area is within the urban boundary does not create an optimum situation for integration into the community.

Pat Spicer Cooroy

Member Steering Committee – 62 Lake Macdonald Drive Cooroy Development

Possible environmental harm

In a few weeks’ time, Noosa Council evidently plans to begin clearing 2000+ mature pine trees on the hilly, contaminated, old town dump site, located at 62 Lake Macdonald Drive in Cooroy. This dump is located alongside the homes of many distressed residents, some fearful of polluted mud sliding into their properties without the stabilising tree cover.

According to the Council’s Decision Notice (12/02/24) this permit allows cutting down the trees, removing the roots and rectification of the surface levels.

Included in this Decision Notice are concerns that, during extreme weather events, contaminated sediments from the site have the potential to enter the council’s stormwater system, natural waterways, and to adversely impact residential properties.

Under the Environmental Protection Act 1994, a person must not carry out any activity that causes, or is likely to cause, environmental harm unless the person takes all ‘reasonably practicable’ measures to prevent or minimise the harm (Queensland Government website).

How can the Council take credible ‘reasonably practicable’ measures to prevent this harm, even using ‘best practice’ Erosion and Sediment Control, when weather predictions for this summer involve heavier rainfall overall and likely periods of intense rain?

Surely the ultimate ‘reasonably practicable’ measure to prevent environmental harm would

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“White bellied sea eagle swoops to retrieve fish on the beach at Alexandria Bay,” says Kev Long who captured this image recently. If you have a Lenscape please email it to newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au

be to leave the trees in place and the contaminated soil undisturbed!

Julia Walkden Cooroy

The search continues ...

The Robodebt Royal Commission found Mal Pheesance and Korr Upshon were in charge from 2014 to 2021. In evidence, 2 former PMs, 4 Department Ministers, Public Service bosses and now the National Crime and Corruption Commission couldn’t find them anywhere. More details needed?

Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach

Expose intellectual dark web

The sinister Intellectual Dark Web needs to be drawn out of the shadows and exposed to healthy Aussie sunlight before the coming federal election.

The Web’s chief members from the USA, in-

expansion of your existing business or the start of your new water-based business adventure. The jetty will be sold with 1 tenant in place and 50% vacant position. Jetty can accommodate boats up to 16m.

cluding the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, played a major role in the election of President Trump and secured powerful positions in his administration.

Awareness of how these unelected influencers exercise power out of sight of most of the public is important if our own democracy is going to function effectively and give us the governments that we want and deserve as independent-thinking citizens in our own country not surreptitiously manipulated by foreign influencers.

Intellectual Dark Web influencers skulk under the mainstream media radar by delivering extreme conspiratorial messages through podcasts, YouTube, and Twitter.

They exploit the vulnerability of the disaffected including susceptible groups of angry young men encouraged to violence by radical messages against what some refer to as woke liberal measures combatting sexism and racism.

The dark web influencers find fertile territory in calling for a return to their distorted versions of traditional values and gender roles.

They want to roll back gains we have made against discrimination on race or religion and return to an oppressive ‘manosphere’ in the treatment of women and minorities.

Powerful information controllers like Elon Musk champion their views and the authoritarian and vengeful aspects of Trumpism through the force of their wealth while extolling the virtues of free speech.

Exercising their narcissistic free speech often comes at the cost of overwhelming the rights of others through their control of information avenues not subject to the daylight of our traditional print media, radio, and TV.

As the Sunshine Coast community, let’s look at how we can support our local media closest to our authentic issues rather than the confected outrage imported from overseas through unregulated social media channels before we are overwhelmed by foreign influencers in the next federal election campaign.

Garry Reynolds, Peregian Springs

On The Soapbox

Debra Walz

Make dog rego more rational

There are approximately 10,759 registered dogs in Noosa Shire.

That means about one in every five residents owns a registered dog. Noosa is well known for its quality of life and for many that includes owning and caring for a pet.

Noosa’s population has undergone noticeable changes in age group demographics. Between 2016 and 2021 the number of Noosa residents aged 65 and over went up from 16,804 to 20,272, a 21 per cent increase (ABS Census 2016 and 2021).

It is observable that many older residents are also pet owners for companionship. However, we cannot assume they are all pensioners who are eligible for discounted dog registration.

According to the 2021 census, there is a higher percentage of low income households in Noosa Shire than in South East Queensland and Queensland as a whole.

The overriding Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 states that the Act binds all persons and a local government may make a local law.

Yahoo News Australia recently published a statement: “while rules vary from state to state across Australia, in Queensland laws require that all dogs must be registered with their local council. Noosa takes the rule a step further and requires pet owners to renew their registration annually.”

The Act identifies the following: Section 50. Duration of registration (1) Registration of a dog is for the period of years fixed by resolution of the relevant local government for the dog.

(2) However, the period must not be more than three years.

Currently Noosa Council impose a one year registration period and an annual renewal requirement.

According to council’s website, the fee for registering a desexed dog in Noosa is $48.50, an entire dog costs $193.50 and for pensioners it is free for desexed dogs and $151.00 for entire dogs.

Generally speaking, dog owners are willing to pay a fair and reasonable registration fee for the provision of waste bags, maintenance of off-leash areas, and other dog-related endeavours.

The council’s local laws and environmental health manager has said in the media that payment is a legal requirement and helps keep dogs and the community safe.

The Act Section

Registration fee must be fixed to give desexing incentive.

(1) This section applies to a relevant local government in fixing the registration fee for a dog usually kept or proposed to be kept in local government’s area.

(2) The local government must fix the fee to give the owner for the dog an incentive to desex it.

Noosa Council does provide a substantial incentive by charging a much lower fee for registering desexed dogs.

There have been system failures whereby owners have made online amendments to their details which have subsequently not been reflected on Council records. This can be very disturbing when a resident receives an overdue renewal infringement notice after having informed Council their dog has passed away. Council needs to ensure that contact details of all pet owners are current.

Discussions with council’s animal management section confirmed there are over 1000 dogs in Noosa Shire with unpaid registrations.

The fine for not renewing a dog registration is $309, plus the annual registration fee. With the escalating cost of living, this is a significant impost.

The Legislation makes no reference to penalties or fines for late renewal fees, which I understand is covered by a Noosa Council Local Law.

The Local Laws unit is about to begin looking at possible reasons for the increase in overdue registrations. Finding out the reasons is a priority.

There are a number of ways Noosa Council could improve the lives of dog owners.

1.The registration renewal requirements could be changed from one year to three years.

2.Council could ensure that contact details of all pet owners are current, for the purpose renewal notices being sent.

3.Council could ensure that renewal notices are sent out in a timely manner.

4.The Local Law needs to be reviewed taking into account current community sentiment and the cost of living crisis.

5.It would be timely to undertake another Noosa Customer Satisfaction survey.

CONCLUSION

In Appendix C of the Auditor General’s Regulating Animal Welfare Services Report 6: 2021-22, it clearly states that council needs to review its processes, enforcement outcomes and community feedback to ensure its practices are in line with legislation, best practice, and community expectations.

Council needs to ensure minimum prescribed standards are met but also consider the community benefits of pet ownership and cost of living imperatives.

Clearly there is scope within the legislation and council’s responsibilities to manage dog registrations and dog registration renewal fees in a more community focused manner which gives consideration to cost of living imperatives, demographics, community expectations and best practice.

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Debra Walz. (Supplied)

On The Soapbox

Councillor Amelia Lorentson

I will fight for accountability

At the November round of meetings, I was deeply disappointed that not one councillor supported Part B of my Notified Motion to push for better accountability and transparency in the council’s use of consultant and contractor expenditure. That is, a report to cost the feasibility of Developing of a Framework to Evaluate Outsourcing Effectiveness.

Perhaps I was optimistic, hoping this would be the moment to gain traction on something I’ve been advocating for over two years - better accountability, greater transparency, and full disclosure of outsourcing expenditures.

While I was told at the meeting that there’s still an opportunity to raise this as a budget initiative, I made it clear that I won’t wait for the right moment. I will continue to raise and fight for this at every opportunity.

The Notified Motion I moved had two parts:

A detailed review of the Noosaville Foreshore Project, which received majority support (5:2); and

A report on the cost and feasibility of developing a framework to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of hiring consultants and outsourcing, i.e., value for money, service quality, procurement and contracting practices, and internal versus external resourcing, which was not supported by any councillor (6:1).

While I was pleased that Part A was endorsed, I believe Part B was critical to ensuring public funds are spent responsibly and with full transparency. This wasn’t just about reviewing expenses - it was about ensuring every dollar of ratepayers’ money is spent wisely, transparently, and on what matters most to the community.

For years, I’ve called for a consultancy register - a publicly accessible record showing who we engage, for what purpose, and at what cost - or a framework to evaluate the effectiveness of outsourcing arrangements. These are not bureaucratic hurdles but essential tools to ensure ratepayers have clarity and confidence in how their money is spent.

I said in the meeting that without these measures, important questions remain unanswered:

• Are we achieving measurable value for money from consultancy and contractor expenditures?

• How are outcomes and return on investment being evaluated?

• Are we over-relying on external consultants, potentially sidelining our staff?

• Could investing in additional staff and training deliver more cost-effective results?

Transparency builds trust.

It demonstrates respect for the community’s trust in us to manage their money responsibly. My motion aimed to introduce tools to improve governance and provide clear accountability.

This isn’t about undervaluing consultants or contractors - their expertise is often essential. It’s about ensuring that their expenditures are justified, measured, aligned with the commu-

nity’s priorities, and provide value for money. By rejecting Part B, I believe we missed an opportunity to show our commitment to better accountability. The cost of inaction isn’t just financial - in my opinion, it risks eroding the trust ratepayers place in us.

While standing alone on this issue was disappointing, it won’t deter me. After two years of advocating for greater transparency and accountability in consultancy and outsourcing expenditures, I view this as a minor setback. As one resident told me after the meeting: “Persistence beats resistance. Keep it going”.

Despite my disappointment, I remain optimistic and steadfast in my commitment to keep pushing for better. As councillors, we serve the people who trust us to ensure their hard-earned money is spent wisely—a responsibility I take seriously.

(Please note this is my personal opinion and does not represent the position of Noosa Council.)

Generator back-ups here

Noosa now has access to three back-up generators to better protect the community during a natural disaster, thanks to a $196,906 co-investment through the Albanese Government’s flagship Disaster Ready Fund.

The new generators at Tewantin and Noosaville depots will mean that even when the power goes down, Noosa Council can continue working with emergency services to respond to natural disasters and ensure the community is safe.

A mobile generator will also be available to be deployed where it will be needed the most, such as to remote communities or support evacuation centres.

This funding is part of a long-term commitment to enhance Australia’s capacity to respond, adapt and recover by investing up to $1 billion over five years in resilience.

Minister for Emergency Management Jenny McAllister said, “Since 2022 nearly all local government areas in Queensland have experienced disaster. The Albanese Government is working with local communities to build resilience by installing backup generators to ensure communities can stay connected at critical times. “

“Noosa Council now has three new generators that can be deployed in a disaster to keep response teams connected and the power on.”

Noosa Shire Council Mayor Frank

“The three new generators are a welcome boost to the shire’s disaster resilience, allowing us to power facilities through natural disasters, meaning we can activate community halls or other sites as evacuation centres as required.”

“With the shire’s new Local Disaster Coordination Centre now based at the Noosaville Depot, the new generator there will help ensure this vital facility can continue to operate through all kinds of emergencies.

“The third generator will add further resilience by powering the shire’s back up Disaster Coordination Centre at the Tewantin administration building.”

Council’s Local Disaster Coordination Centre.

Wilkie said,

Mayor Frank Wilkie, Noosa MP Sandy Bolton with Council fire officer Shaun Harris at Noosa

Llew’s News

Llew O’Brien

High cost of renewables

Throughout the developed world, nuclear power plants are used extensively to provide, cheaper, cleaner and consistent base load electricity. But not in Australia. The Albanese Government rejects nuclear energy and instead it is putting all its eggs into the unreliable, expensive and environmentally destructive renewables basket.

In reality, there is no country of the industrial scale or size of Australia that has, or is even considering, powering homes, businesses and industry from all renewables. The rest of the world knows that it can’t be done cheaply or successfully and without serious environmental degradation.

The Albanese Labor Government repeatedly claims that renewables are cheaper than nuclear. But Labor’s forecast of a $122 billion price tag to achieve a net-zero National Electricity Market by 2050 has now been exposed by the recent release of an independent assessment of costs by Frontier Economics.

Frontier Economics independent assessment estimates Labor’s reckless renewables plan will actually cost Australians at least $642 billion.

The staggering figure of $642 billion is five times higher than Labor’s claims of a $122 billion, because they either failed to take into account, or deliberately hid from us, the additional costs of critical expenditure such as the new transmission lines that are proposed to cobweb large tracts of Wide Bay.

The Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen has told us that we need to build 27,000 kilometres of new high-voltage transmission lines to link industrial, land-intensive solar

and wind to the grid. He also said that Australia must install 22,000 five hundred watt solar panels every day for eight years, along with 40 sevenmegawatt wind turbines every month to meet the government’s emissions reduction commitment. Your electricity bill includes network or distribution costs for transporting electricity from the generation source to the point of consumption. Customers pay for what they use, but they also pay to cover the costs of the physical infrastruc-

ture. Increasing the size of the network only adds even more costs to household electricity bills.

With Frontier Economics now revealing the cost blow out of the Government’s plan for our electricity market, the situation will only worsen. Under Labor’s plan Australians will face even higher bills, higher debt, and an energy system at greater risk of instability.

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has raised concerns that we could soon

have to start importing liquified natural gas, despite Australia being one of the world’s largest gas exporters.

AEMO has made it clear that our energy market is balancing on a knife edge, with most of the eastern states at risk of blackouts starting this summer, and our reliability on gas will only increase over the next decade as it is essential to underpin the energy grid. Under the Albanese Government, 90 percent of our existing baseload power will be forced out of the energy grid by 2035, without any guarantee of an alternative baseload substitute being put in place.

Australians deserve to know the truth behind Labor’s policies and hidden costs and the impact it will have on energy bills, the economy, and the environment. The Coalition is continuing to develop our policy, but it is abundantly clear that in spite of its $642 billion price tag, it will be impossible for the Government to reach its environmental targets without including nuclear in our energy mix.

In 2022, Labor promised Australians energy savings of $275 by 2025 on annual electricity bills, yet prices have soared – increasing by up to $1,000 more than they promised.

Labor claims that renewables provide the cheapest electricity. If that is the case then why are taxpayer funded subsidies applied to every segment of the electricity market, from the components, to generation, to transmission lines, and subsidies to consumers, yet our electricity prices are amongst the highest in the world? This demonstrates that Labor’s energy policies have failed completely.

Wide Bay MP Llew O’Brien. (Supplied)

The Bolton Report

Sandy Bolton, Noosa MP

Sandy’s ready to go again

With elections now past, both here in Queensland and the US, there is no doubt that the majority are thankful that the newspapers and commentary online and off will return to other matters, before it all starts again with the federal campaigns.

With this my first column after Noosa voted to retain its independence and for the third term the only elected Independent MP in Queensland, I would like to share some brief ‘tidbits’, as well opportunities, that a new government brings while we get ready for the opening of the 58th Parliament.

First, to all who have been elected, re-elected, or missed out, hearty congratulations. For anyone who has encountered the reality of an election, any campaign is an enormous achievement and undertaking, and we should all be deeply appreciative that candidates and their volunteers commit to providing ‘choice’.

Then to our independence! Various commentators have scratched their heads as to why Noosa ‘bucked the trend’ of the swing across the state and came to various conclusions, which all have some relevant elements. However, one they missed out on was the simplicity that by being independent, neutral, or even ‘Switzerland’, we get the benefits from being able to work with all, and that is gold! Noosa has often been seen as a leader in many realms and different by ‘nature’, and not following political trends highlights our further difference and is something to be proud of.

Lastly, to the coming term. We are at an exciting crossroads in Queensland with the many opportunities a new government brings. That includes them being bold and moving into a future that delivers to all, whether that be much-needed infrastructure/upgrades or reform in many areas that have seen some or no progress. Examples include modernizing the committee system, amending legislation to end ‘hoodwinking’ via those postal vote applications, inequality in election donations, or that famous third-party signage that dominated at the booths. Throw in creating an environment for bipartisanship, transparency and greater efficiency, and we have the basis to what is expected from Queenslanders.

At the same time, it is vital to retain a culture where the diversity of our state can flourish, promote respectful debate and give capacity for all voices to be heard. We can only move to a place of unity, sustainability and credibility when there is a preparedness of governments at all levels to listen, act and provide factual information minus the slogans, misinformation and media grabs that incite high emotion. This is especially important with our controversial or divisive issues, whether that be Truth Telling, VAD, or the use of hydrogen, nuclear, or twigs for energy! And yes, I had a laughing emoji after ‘twigs’!

The reality is, across the globe, communities are seeking similar, as the issues we face are not unique, and come back to the basics of human needs. The old Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a good starting point, however, Maslow never had to contend with a government’s role to fund and manage those needs including an assurance for a home for all without major disruptions, however, that is for another discussion.

Ultimately, governments can deliver to community expectations when there are efficient and effective systems to promote good communications and decision making, as well operational actions of those decisions. The flaws that have been identified and advocated by many, not only my office, unless addressed, will continue to lead to failings regardless of who holds office.

Having spoken before about some of these, I will recap as they are critical to move into a space that delivers more and wastes less, which our new government can do.

First, those Parliamentary Committees! Without an Upper House since 1922, these committees should provide an objective lens on proposed legislation with independent Chairs (without a casting vote) to work toward true bipartisan agreements, with deliberations and voting transparent to the public.

Second, we need to add a couple of extra committees in addition to what has been announced. One to specifically cover electoral matters to enable independent reviews as occurs with the Commonwealth Government and in other states.

We now have extra support for this from a plethora of civil society organisations, academics, and election commentators including Transparency International Australia, the Queensland Council for Civil Liberties, The Australia Institute, and the Centre for Public Integrity, which is welcomed. We also must reinstate a Public Works committee for review and oversight of government infrastructure spending, as the current ‘ad hoc’ oversight of this is totally insufficient in all ways.

Third is to amend those standing orders that allow the guillotining of debate, silencing of voices through the blocking of motions, and a lack of any real say from the Opposition in setting the Parliamentary agenda. With the previous Opposition in government railing against these, it will be good to see this remedied.

With better systems for effective oversight and decision making, there also needs to be improved actioning of these via our public service. We previously sought an independent review into how to increase the capabilities of the operational arm of government in reply to the many concerns, including around future pandemic responses and a housing crisis that could have been prevented. However, instead, we obtained an internally developed Queensland Public Sector Strategy which goes nowhere near addressing the size of the change that has to occur. This, as well my motion to the chamber regarding the pandemic that failed to get support from the previous government, I trust will see actioned given its importance.

Having always supported greater transparency, it is encouraging to see the appointment of a Minister for Open Data, and we look forward to information being ‘pushed’ out, versus the current difficult ‘pull’ we operate under. Data is vital in good decision making, including on funding received, where it is spent, as well statistics (who can forget the endless debacles over youth crime numbers) and performances via KPIs of both the upper echelons in the public sector and our Ministers. With the Premier announcing greater accountability, as well real-time data from our hospitals that will include bed availability and the

number of patients waiting at emergency departments, we should be able to identify much quicker where issues are to remedy faster.

Then there are the all-important cost-saving avenues available through binding bipartisan agreements as occurs in Canada. That is where projects needed by communities that have gone through all their stages to arrive at construction, are not then defunded by a new government. Such occurrences are all too common across Queensland and Australia, with Noosa not immune as we saw previously with the defunding of Six Mile Creek Bridge #7. The billions wasted can be much better utilised.

So, there we have it! Just a taste of some of what a bold new government can achieve, in addition to the other items on our list which I have shared previously. Given the ability of the previous government to deliver to our community, I have no doubt the new one will be able to demonstrate even greater capabilities and am excited for the coming months as we work through these. Yes, no doubt there will be some challenges, however at this point have no concerns. Contact has already been made with our new Ministers, with letters submitted with updates on all that we have been working on, and assurances sought on a number of matters including election commitments such as the SFDs and the Tewantin Bypass.

In the meantime, we are focused on potential upcoming legislation, some welcomed, some possibly of concern, and will update on these as they evolve.

Now, to our annual Noosa MP Community Survey! It has some vital questions that we need your feedback on, including potential upcoming legislation, and I encourage everyone to jump online at www.sandybolton.com/your-say-annualsurvey or call my office on 53193100 for a paper copy. Always remember, if you do not have your say, how will we know your thoughts?

Until next month, enjoy these last moments of relative ‘quiet’ before the chaos of the festive season, and keep an eye out for when bookings open for our Community Christmas Day Luncheon!

Noosa MP Sandy Bolton launches into her third term in government.

The Guide

HOMES AND GARDENS

Seven, Friday, 7pm

With Christmas less than a month away, it’s that time of the year when some of us need some festive inspiration. And what better place to find it than with Joh Griggs and the gang, who are celebrating this year with a camping trip by the beach. In the kitchen, Colin and Adam (both pictured) cook a trifle with a twist, while Clarissa will show you how to elevate the Chrissy ham to a new level. Meanwhile, Melissa takes us through how easy it is to get a courtyard ready for the entertaining season, while Dr Harry and some excited school kids take a little ramble in the rock pools, finding a fascinating world of aquatic plants and animal life. It’s the perfect way to ease into the holidays.

Friday, November 29

MATLOCK

10, Monday, 8.30pm

Ostensibly a charming and chatty widow returning to the workforce, but secretly an undercover investigator with an axe to grind at law firm Jacobson Moore, Madeline “Matty” Matlock (Academy Award winner Kathy Bates, pictured) is the sort of character that makes for very compelling viewing. Her unusual, empathetic approach to cases makes things unpredictable in the courtroom, but keeping up appearances as a lawyer isn’t leaving as much time for subterfuge as some might like. This week, in “Claws”, Matty’s worlds collide when the lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit is struggling with drug addiction. Unable to keep her own experiences out of the picture, Matty risks blowing her cover with Olympia (Skye P. Marshall).

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (Final, R)

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

SEVEN (7)

1.00 Shetland. (Mal, R) 2.00 Plum. (Final, Ml, R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 9.05 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 10.50 The World’s Most Remote Hotels. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Colosseum: A Jewel In Rome’s Crown. (PGav, 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 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Job To Die For. (2022, Mav, R) 2.00 Motorbike Cops. (PG, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Shetland. (Madl) Tosh believes she has the murderer in custody. 9.30 Fisk. (Final, Ml, R) Helen is plunged into crisis.

Question Everything. (R) 10.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 11.00 ABC Late News.

11.20 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R)

12.05 The Space Shuttle That Fell To Earth. (Final, PG, R) 1.05 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

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. 10.55 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Every Family Has A Secret. (PGa, R) 8.35 Castle Secrets: Escape From Colditz, Art Asylum, Death Not Dishonour. Takes a look at castles.

9.30 Kennedy: The Torch Has Passed (January 1961-December 1961) (PG)

10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Elvira. (MA15+v) 12.20 The Wall: The Orchard. (Mals, R) 2.45 Love Your Home And Garden With Alan Titchmarsh. (PGa, R) 3.40 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PG, R) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

Wife And Husband. (2017, M, Italian) 11.30 Belli Ciao. (2022, M, Italian) 1.05am Boiling Point. (2021, MA15+) 2.55 Devil’s Knot. (2013, M) 5.00 3

PICK OF THE WEEK

MUSTER DOGS: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

ABC TV, Sunday, 7.30pm

It was (puppy) love at first sight for viewers and the clever fourlegged stars of MusterDogs– not to mention their devoted trainers – when this observational series debuted in 2022. Ahead of a third season premiering on the ABC next year, series narrator Lisa Millar catches up with the human and canine participants. In tonight’s premiere, Millar reunites with the winners, Frank Finger and kelpie Annie, and season two favourites Zoë Miller and Buddy the border collie, to find out how the series (and its worldwide collective of fans) has changed their lives. There’s also cuteness galore as Millar meets with Lily, Snow and a new litter of puppies in Wilcannia, NSW.

NINE (8, 9)

Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Under The Christmas Tree. (2021, 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.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs visits Newman in WA. 8.30 MOVIE: Love Actually. (2003, Mlns, R) Explores a series of interlocking vignettes about love and romance in Britain in the weeks before Christmas. Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman, Keira Knightley.

11.15 The Front Bar: Cricket Edition. (Ml, R) A lighter look at the cricketing world.

12.30 GetOn Extra.

1.00 Taken. (Mav, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

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7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III: Human. (PG, R) Narrated by Sir David Attenborough.

8.40 MOVIE: Miss Congeniality. (2000, Msv, R) A graceless FBI agent goes undercover in a beauty pageant to catch a terrorist. Sandra Bullock, Michael Caine, Benjamin Bratt. 11.00 MOVIE: Gringo. (2018, MA15+dlv, R) David Oyelowo.

1.00 Cross Court. (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)

(81, 92)

OZHARVEST UNITE TO FEED AUSTRALIA

Seven, Tuesday, 7.30pm

When it comes to music making a difference, few folks are more qualified than Irish singer-songwriter and humanitarian Sir Bob Geldof. The Band Aid and Live Aid founder lends his considerable voice to this local telethon, which shines a light on the hidden crisis of food insecurity in Australia. Hosted by Johanna Griggs and Jimmy Rees, with performances from Daryl Braithwaite (pictured), drag star Courtney Act, Human Nature, Danielle Spencer, Conrad Sewell, The Cat Empire’s Felix Riebl and more, it’s an incredible night of entertainment that will not only fill your living room with tunes but make a meaningful impact for thousands of Australians in need.

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.

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

7.30 Jamie Oliver: Fast & Simple. Presented by Jamie Oliver.

8.30 Matlock. (PGal, R) Olympia tasks Matty with getting close to their client, who is fighting for justice in the wrongful death of his wife.

9.30 NCIS: Origins. (M, 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 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00

Pet project: Lisa Millar catches up with MusterDogs’ Zoë and Buddy.

Saturday, November 30

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

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News

At Noon. 12.30 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 1.15 Question Everything. (R)

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

2.20 Pick Of The Litter. (R)

3.40 Solar System With Brian Cox. (R) 4.40 Headliners. (PG, R) 5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00 Australian Story: Growing Pains – Nathan Cavaleri. (R) Nathan Cavaleri shares his story.

6.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Bill Bailey. (PG, R) Zan Rowe chats with Bill Bailey.

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

7.30 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG) Skeldale House has descended into veritable chaos, but Siegfried has a solution. James and Helen arrive at a decision.

8.20 Vera. (Mav, R) Vera investigates the death of a young woman in a suspicious fire.

9.50 Plum. (Mls, R) Plum is off alcohol and on the meds but sadly his world does not realign itself that easily.

10.45 In The Room: Leigh Sales With Lin-Manuel Miranda. (Ml, R) Interview with Lin-Manuel Miranda.

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Welcome To My Farm. (PG, R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Australia With Julia Bradbury. (PG, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Multiply. (R) 2.35 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.30 Life Is A Battlefield. (PGal, R) 5.30 Forgotten Frontlines. (PGa, R) 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Caulfield Spring Finale, Festival Stakes Day and Country Finals Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Creek To Coast. A look at the latest in outdoor activities.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces: Scandal. Explores palace scandals.

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

9.25 The Great House Revival: Terraced House In Drumcondra, Co Dublin. Hugh Wallace meets an architect duo who bought a historic brick terraced house in Dublin.

10.25 So Long, Marianne. (MA15+as)

11.20 Paris Paris. (Ml, R)

12.20 All Those Things We Never Said. (Ml, R)

3.20 Focus On Ability Film Festival 2023. (PG, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Officers find something on a visitor’s phone that could mean an abrupt end to his holiday.

7.30 MOVIE: We Bought A Zoo. (2011, PGal, R) In the wake of the loss of his wife, a single father moves his family to a run-down zoo. Matt Damon, Colin Ford, Scarlett Johansson.

10.05 MOVIE: The King’s Man. (2021, MA15+v, R) Members of a spy agency find themselves pitted against an evil cabal bent on starting a war. Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton, Harris Dickinson. 12.50 Taken. (Mav, R) Hart track down a former mentor.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve.

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Drive Safe. (Premiere) 12.30 My Way. (PG, R) 1.00 Golf. Australian Open. Third round. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) The Arctic cruise continues.

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Christmas On The Farm. (2021, PGal) A New Yorker pretends to run a farm. Poppy Montgomery, Darren McMullen.

9.20 MOVIE: Miss Congeniality 2: Armed And Fabulous. (2005, Mv, R) Against orders, an FBI agent goes undercover to rescue Miss USA and the pageant MC after they are kidnapped. Sandra Bullock, Regina King, William Shatner.

11.35 MOVIE: Cadillac Man. (1990, Mlsv, R) Robin Williams.

1.30 Drive Safe. (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

6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) It is the busiest day in a decade.

7.00 MOVIE: How To Train Your Dragon. (2010, PGv, R) A Viking befriends a dragon. Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler.

8.50 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follows the staff at the Animal Welfare League as they try to find a home for a greyhound which started its life as a racing dog, and a cattle-cross may be the playful soul a family needs to fill their lives with joy.

9.55 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) The low blood sugar levels of a 23-year-old type 1 diabetic have led to a dangerous seizure.

11.10 Shark Tank. (PGl, R) A panel is pitched inventions. 12.15 Ambulance UK. (Ml, R) A suicidal patient phones in a bomb threat. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

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8.40 Love Me. (Premiere, MA15+s) Follows three members of a family.

9.25 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Dannii Minogue. (PG, R) Dannii Minogue shares five songs. 9.50 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by Adam Hills. 11.35 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R) 12.40 New Leash On Life. (R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.05 Australia Remastered: Forces Of Nature. (R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (Final, R)

6am Children’s Programs. 5.10pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 5.35 Peter Rabbit. 5.50 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: A Boy Called Christmas. (2021, PG) 9.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.50 Speechless. 10.10 Doctor Who. 11.10 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

(PG, R) A look at the Tasmanian tiger. 10.25 Curse Of The Ancients: Roman Empire. (PGav, R) 11.20 MOVIE: Subjects Of Desire. (2021, MA15+av, R) 1.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 2.05 Employable Me (UK) (Mals, R) 3.10 How To Get Fit Fast. (Final, PG, R) 4.05 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

her innocence, after she is accused of being a Russian spy. Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber, Chiwetel Ejiofor. 10.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Thrill Kill – The Janine Balding Murder. (MA15+av, R) 11.40 Autopsy USA. (PGad, R) 12.40 Miniseries: Patrick Melrose. (MA15+ads, 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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(Return, MA15+v) The news of a dinosaur fossils in the foothills is overshadowed by the death of a paleontologist. 12.00 The First 48: Dark Places. (Ma) Takes a look at two deaths. 1.00 Drive TV. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Nine Perth Presents: Christmas In WA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 Cyberwar. 11.55 Gymnastics. FIG Trampoline World Cup Series. H’lights. 1.55pm Jeopardy! 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 PBS Washington Week. 4.55 Shane Smith Has Questions. 5.50 The Engineering That Built The World. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Disaster Autopsy. 9.25 Tokyo Vice. 11.35 Late Programs. 6am My Greek Odyssey. 7.00 Tomorrow’s World. 7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 Home Shopping. 9.00 Escape To The Country. Noon The Highland Vet. 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 Getaway. 11.00 Explore. 11.10 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 12.30pm MOVIE: The Titfield Thunderbolt. (1953) 2.20 MOVIE: Laughter In Paradise. (1951) 4.20 MOVIE: The Kentuckian. (1955, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Dr No. (1962, PG) 10.45 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Storage Wars. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 1.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 2.00 Merv Hughes Fishing. 2.30 Step Outside. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Building Giants. 5.00 Duck Dynasty. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: The Transporter. (2002, M) 10.30

6am MOVIE: L.O.L. Surprise! The Movie. (2021) 7.00 Children’s Programs. 11.30 Basketball. WNBL. Southside Flyers v Perth Lynx. 1.30pm Children’s Programs. 2.30 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 3.30 MOVIE: Carbon Copy. (1981, PG) 5.20 MOVIE: The Water Horse. (2007, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Ocean’s Eleven. (2001, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Fargo. (1996, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.

the red couch by actors Julia Roberts, Timothée Chalamet and Tom Hanks, as well as music legend Cher, who also performs her single “DJ Play a Christmas Song”. 10.15 Wheel Of Fortune Australia. (R) Contestants attempt to solve puzzles and spin the wheel to be in with the chance of winning $50,000. 11.10 The

Xmas time

Get ready for a night of festive fun and community spirit as the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the 20th annual Christmas in Cooroy.

Join as they celebrate this incredible milestone on Friday 13 December, with a magical evening filled with family-friendly entertainment and holiday cheer, all made possible by the generous support of local businesses.

This year promises to be bigger and better than ever with a host of exciting attractions, including an animal farm, climbing wall, boxing ring, and many more interactive activities for all ages.

New to the calendar this year is Sideshow Alley. Get in on the fun with classic games like Chocolate Drop, Fastest Felon, Ring Toss, Splat the Rat, and the famous Ham Wheel.

Tokens will be available to purchase ahead of time to skip the queues on the night.

All proceeds from Sideshow Alley will be donated to the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce, supporting future events and community initiatives.

Meet Santa and capture the perfect Christmas memory with a photo. Enjoy the talents of the local community as they perform on stage in the town

hall or purchase a ticket to be in the running for a delicious Christmas ham.

One of the biggest highlights of the night is the return of the Float Parade, back by popular demand after several years! This year’s theme is Festive Flicks, so expect floats inspired by your favourite holiday movies, bringing the magic of Christmas to life.

Don’t forget to cheer on participants in the Santa Race, the Jingle Joggers, and the festive Christmas Bike Competition, where creativity and holiday spirit shine.

They couldn’t make all this happen without the unwavering support of the community and local sponsors.

If your business is looking to get involved, there are still sponsorship opportunities available. This is a fantastic chance to be part of a beloved local tradition while promoting your brand to thousands of attendees.

Mark your calendars and bring the whole family for a night of Christmas magic at Christmas in Cooroy! Find out more at: christmasincooroy.com.au

Photos with Santa

Capture that special moment with Santa. Photography sessions available from 22nd November to 24th December. Sensitive Santa and Santa Pet Photography also available on select dates.

Tick everyone off your list with our Christmas Gift Guide and chance to win one of five $500 Noosa Civic Gift Cards.

Simply scan the QR code below or visit noosacivic.com.au to find out more.

Visit noosacivic.com.au/photos-with-santa for details and to make a booking.

Charity Gift Wrapping

Have your gifts beautifully wrapped for a gold coin donation. 100% of proceeds go to our local charity partners. Available everyday from 30th November to 24th December.

SunnyKids Gift Appeal

Leave a gift or donation at our SunnyKids Gift Appeal collection point to bring a smile to a vulnerable child this Christmas.

Conveniently, all you need this Christmas.

Nathan Horan leading the Great Santa Race to the finish line in 2023. (Rob Maccoll)

Monday, December 2

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

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (Final, R) 11.00

Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. (Mav, R) 2.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (PG, R)

3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R)

3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

4.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story: Letting Loose – Kathy Lette. (R) Kathy Lette opens up about her life.

8.30 The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince: Game Of Thrones. (Ma) The story of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

9.30 Media Watch. (Final, PG) Presented by Paul Barry.

9.50 The Rise And Fall Of Boris Johnson. (PG, R)

10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 A Life In Ten Pictures. (PG, R) 12.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 1.05 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6am Morning Programs. 12.05 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News Weekend. 1.25 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.05 Exploring Northern Ireland. (PGal, R) 3.00 Plat Du Tour. 3.10 Dishing It Up. (PGs, 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 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Mighty Mississippi With Nick Knowles. (PGa) Nick Knowles’s journey continues.

8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Game show, featuring Jon Richardson, Harriet Kemsley, Lee Mack and Munya Chawawa. 9.20 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (Mals) Hosted by Greg Davies. 10.05 Ruthless: Monopoly’s Secret History. (PG, R)

11.05 SBS World News Late. 11.35 Dead Mountain: The Dyatlov Pass Incident. (Premiere, MA15+hv) 1.45 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R) 2.40 Employable Me (UK) (Mal, R) 3.45 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Deadly Radio Romance. (2021, Mav, R) 2.00 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) Narrated by Simon Reeve.

7.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) A hitchhiker wanders onto the motorway.

8.00 Highway Cops. (PGl) A noseto-tail could end in violence.

8.30 Murder In A Small Town. (Mav) A resident is confronted by her estranged brother who claims to be in financial trouble.

9.30 S.W.A.T. (Mav) The team works with the DEA and their leader to stop a ruthless cartel boss.

10.30 Inside Detroit. (Mal, R)

12.00 Satisfaction. (MA15+as, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

8.30 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: Print Of Proof. (Mv, R) Explores the investigation of one of the most enigmatic bank robbers in Australian history.

9.30 A Killer Makes A Call: Jackson. (Mav) A look at the case of Penelope Jackson.

10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv)

11.25 First On Scene. (Premiere, Mav)

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

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. Hosted by Graham Norton.

8.30 Matlock. (PGad) A big class-action case against the prison system hits close to home for Matty when its lead plaintiff, jailed on drug charges, relapses. Matty plays matchmaker with Sarah and a girl from IT. 9.30 Five Bedrooms. (Mls) The whole gang heads to Simmo’s block for a camping trip nobody will forget.

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)

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Headliners. (PG) The two bands navigate their differences.

8.50 Solar System With Brian Cox: Storm Worlds. A voyage across the Solar System.

9.50 To Be Advised.

10.45 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (Final, PG, R) 11.10 ABC Late News. 11.25 The Business. (R) 11.40 The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince. (Ma, R) 12.40 Our Dementia Choir Sings Again. (Ml, R) 1.40 Media Watch. (Final, PG, R) 2.00 Grand Designs: The Streets. (Ml, R) 2.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

3.35 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds. (R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

Woodbridge To Southwold. 8.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Claire Foy. (PGa) Claire Foy explores her roots.

9.40 Greatest Train Journeys From Above: Australia’s Outback Railway. (PGv, R) Follows TheGhanon its two-day journey. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Babylon Berlin. (Mav) 12.45 Son Of. (MA15+av, R) 2.30 Employable Me (UK) (MA15+l, R) 3.35 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PG, R) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

(PG, R) Narrated by Simon Reeve. 7.30 OzHarvest Unite To Feed Australia. (PG) A one-night-only fundraising event. Hosted by Johanna Griggs and Jimmy Rees. 9.30 MOVIE: Yesterday. (2019, Ml, R) A singer-songwriter realises he is the only person on Earth who remembers The Beatles. Himesh Patel, Lily James, Joel Fry. 12.00 Satisfaction. (MA15+as, R)

1.00 Your Money & Your Life. (PG, R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

The travel guides head to Croatia. 8.30 The Grand Tour. (Ml, R) Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May return to Whitby, England.

9.50 Resto My Ride Australia. (R) Andrew Daddo wants a cool ride.

10.50 Transplant. (MA15+m) Claire is confronted by Devi. 11.40 Prison. (Mal, R)

12.40 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.

7.30 Dog House Australia: All Shapes And Sizes. (PGa) Revisits some of the people from the show. 8.40 Just For Laughs Montreal. (Mls) Tommy Little presents sets from the world’s famous stand-up stars, backstage action and a few surprises. 9.40 Law & Order: SVU. Carisi tries to protect two women taken hostage in a tense standoff between police and a thief. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Cyberwar. 10.30 The Pizza Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Black And Missing. 1.50 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 2.45 The Pizza Show. 3.10 Kickin’ Back. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The UnXplained Mysteries Of The Universe. 9.20 Hoarders. 11.00 Curious Australia. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Left Off The Map. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Inspector George Gently. 10.45 Late Programs. 6am Seaway. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Death In Paradise. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Outcast Of The Islands. (1951, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 MOVIE: Goldfinger. (1964, M) 10.55 Late Programs. 7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.15 BTN Newsbreak. 8.20 Deadly 60. 8.50 Hippo Watch With Steve Backshall. 9.35 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.

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Wednesday, December 4

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: Curious Caterer:

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.00 9News.

6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

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 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) Hosted by Rob Brydon.

9.35 The Cleaner. (Mal, R) A crime-scene cleaner heads to the suburbs.

10.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 11.15 ABC Late News.

11.30 The Business. (R) 11.50 Mother And Son. (PG, R) 12.50 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 1.35 Killing Eve. (Mav, R) 2.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.30 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds. (R)

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

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 24 Hours In ALDI. (R) Explores the history of ALDI supermarkets.

8.30 The Jury: Death On The Staircase: The Verdict. (Final, M) Having heard all the evidence, the real work begins for the jury.

9.30 The Old Man. (Malv) Chase and Zoe enter the lion’s den. As Harper ends one partnership another begins.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Maxima. (Mal) 11.45 Pagan Peak. (Malv, R)

2.55 Employable Me (UK) (Mal, R)

4.00 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PG, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) Narrated by Simon Reeve.

7.30 The Big Trip. (Final) In the final stretch, the teams hit the Snowy Mountains for challenges from cow-herding to a snowman relay.

9.30 MOVIE: Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. (2019, Mlv, R) A US lawman and a former spy reluctantly team up to take down a genetically enhanced anarchist. Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba.

12.30 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av) A driverless car is hacked.

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Healing Hippos. (PGm) A platypus is prepped for relocation.

8.30 Budget Battlers. (Premiere, PGl)

Hosts Jess Eva and Norm Hogan renovate the homes of struggling Aussies on a tight budget.

9.40 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PG) John takes on Jelleys Hollow.

10.40 To Be Advised.

11.40 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav)

12.30 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. 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. 7.00 Soccer. Women’s international friendly. Australia v Chinese Taipei. 9.30 NCIS. (PGv, R) The NCIS team jumps into motion to investigate who is responsible for a potential bioterror attack at a strip mall parking garage. Knight’s father deals with a health scare while in Japan. 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) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Grand Designs Australia: Benowa. (PG) Hosted by Anthony Burke. 9.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (Return, PG) Hosted by Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell. 9.45 Fake Or Fortune? A Venetian View. (Final, R) A painting’s provenance is investigated.

10.45 ABC Late News.

11.00 The Business. (R)

11.20 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R)

12.05 Killing Eve. (MA15+v, R) 12.50 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.30 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds. (R)

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

to Seventeen Seventy. 8.30 Gods Of Tennis: Billie Jean King And Arthur Ashe. (Ml, R) Takes a look at the greats of tennis, including Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe. 9.30 Miniseries: Steeltown Murders. (Mal) Colin narrows down the pool of men. 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 Miniseries: The Typist. (Final, MA15+v, R) 12.15 Pandore. (Malv, R) 3.10 Employable Me (UK) (PGal, R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG, R) Two Newfoundlands, who should be at the heart of a family, are instead scaring them away.

10.30 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) Perth officers smell a suspicious odour.

11.00 Pam & Tommy. (MA15+ls) A handyman steals a celebrity sex tape. 12.00 Criminal Confessions: Vanished In The Night. (MA15+alv, R)

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

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Emergency. Papson struggles to cut a glove from a construction worker’s mangled hand.

9.30 A+E After Dark. (Malm) After a terrible accident on his bike, a 31-year-old has a painful tear on his chin.

10.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mm, R)

11.25 Resident Alien. (Mav)

12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.05 Cross Court. (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.

VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm 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 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.10 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.40 Doctor Who. 10.25 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 Survivor 47. 9.00 Love Island Australia. 10.20 MOVIE: Last Christmas. (2019, PG) 12.20am The O.C. 1.15 The Nanny. 2.15 Life

guys drive from Saint Moritz in the Swiss Alps to the Circuit Paul Ricard in the south of France. 9.50 MOVIE: Tropic Thunder. (2008, Mdlsv, R) The eccentric cast of a big-budget war movie becomes lost in the jungles of Southeast Asia. Ben Stiller, Jack Black. 11.55 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 12.20 The Project. (R) 1.20 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Inside Story. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Who Gets To Stay In Australia? 1.35 The Swiping Game. 1.55 Planet A. 2.50 Earthworks. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Holy Marvels With Dennis Quaid. (Premiere) 10.10 The Bambers. Midnight Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Left Off The Map. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Mt Hutt Rescue. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Miss Scarlet And The Duke. 10.50 Late Programs. 6am Seaway. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 1.55 As Time Goes By. 3.15 Antiques Roadshow. 3.45 MOVIE: Home At Seven. (1952, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

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Chorale Christmas at The J

By Jim Fagan

The J will be a wonderland of doves, candles, a sparkling Christmas tree and other festive decor when Noosa Chorale brings its Peace and Joy concert on December 13 and 14.

The choir is presenting a program of carols and songs from faraway places and revellers in the audience who love to sing-a-along will join in with eternal favourites like Joy to the World, O Come All Ye Faithful, and Good King Wenceslas.

For many Noosa people, the Chorale’s Christmas Cheer concerts are the official start to the festive season but for two choir singers it begins weeks earlier.

They are Jenny Jackson and Bronwyn Innes who in recent years have been bringing their considerable artistic and crafting talents to transforming The J into a delight of colour, beauty and fun.

They were cutting out paper doves when Noosa Today spoke to them.

“The music has been chosen by Paige Allen, who sings with us in the sopranos, and captures beautifully the message of peace and joy,” said Jenny.

“When we heard the music selection it, we felt it it was so sensitive, reflective and full of goodwill that doves and candles should be the symbols.”

The choir will perform carols from Norway, Sweden, the US and the UK From Sweden, comes the gentle Jul, Jul, Strålande Jul, with its message of the eternal yearning for light and peace. and from Norway the gentle, lyrical setting of composer Ola Gjeilo’s Ecce Novum reflects the wonder of the Christmas story.

Also, from the northern hemisphere, where winter inspires people to seek the light, composer Jacob Narverud brings us his heartwarming me-

lodic style with Season of Light.

Good cheer and toe-tapping good times come alive in Holiday Tango by Greg Gilpin, and even The Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky is borrowed in a unique way.

This is the 17th year of the Chorale’s Christmas concerts and the first by Ten Tenors’ founder Kim Kirkman who has been guest conductor this year

and has now accepted an invitation by the Chorale to be its music director next year. Kim has woven several inspiring solo interludes into this year’s Christmas feast.

Said Jenny: “We want concertgoers to have a wonderful feeling of peace and enjoy themselves. After all, Christmas is a joyful celebration and hope for the future year.”

Added Bronwyn: “The concert won’t disappoint. There is some fun music and we want people to leave the theatre smiling and knowing they had a good time.”

Noosa Chorale Joy and Peace at The J Theatre. Friday December 13 at 7pm, and Saturday December 14 at 2pm. Tickets $48. Bookings: thej. com.au or phone 07 5329 6560

Noosa Christian College glams up for 2024 formal

The Noosa Christian College Year 12 students dolled up to celebrate their formal at Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort on Thursday 14 November.

The students had their photos taken earlier at Noosa Main Beach and then drove in a wonderful array of spectacular cars to Noosa Springs.

It was a memorable event marking the culmination of 13 years of schooling. The students looked exceptional, and the evening was a remarkable experience shared with peers, families, and staff; one they will cherish for years to come.

Lage Du Toit and Harry Culpan. Holly Thomson and Jake Alford.Ursula Goerlitz and Oliver Loiacono.Ivy Werry, Andie Voigt, Georgia Potter, Jordyn Paul.

Year 12 students dolled up to celebrate their formal at Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort.

Emma Longmate and Alexander Longmate.

Thys Benade and Charlotte Geelan. Noosa Christian College Class of 2024.

Choir singers Bronwyn Innes (left) and Jenny Jackson prepare for “Peace and Joy.” (Cal Webb)

Maccoll’s photographic genius

We all want to know how did they achieve such amazing pieces of photography journalist, filmmaker and Powderfinger drummer Jon Coghill said as he introduced Noosa photographers Rob Maccoll and Andrew Maccoll at an artist talk at their exhibition, Dual Vision, at the Noosa Regional Gallery last Saturday.

Both artists have received numerous accolades: Rob won the Walkley Award in 2000 for his work in East Timor and the United Nations Association Media Peace Award in 2004 for his coverage of the HIV/AIDS crisis in Papua New Guinea. Andrew’s achievements include three portraits in the Australian National Portrait Gallery and recognition from Capture Magazine and the Hasselblad Masters for his incredible fashion and celebrity photography.

Here is some of that conversation.

Jon Coghill (JC): All artists probably have a moment when they realise this is what they want to do. Andy you became a very prominent fashion photography. Was there one moment?

Andrew Maccoll (AM): There’s always a turning point. For me photography, with dad, started quite young. Dad was always going overseas. One time he went to Tonga for lunch and came back with a whale tooth necklace given to him by the chief. He was always going off to these exotic locations. I just thought, that’s for me. And then I grew up I’d help him out with shoots. I think I was about 16 when I first picked up a camera. I was, like, I’m going to give this a go, as well as helping my dad at the Courier Mail. One of those shoots I really loved was fashion. You could imagine a young 16-year-old boy with a lot of models strutting around the place and these sets they used to make at the Courier Mail. I just really enjoyed the aesthetic and I think from there it carried on. I think the catalyst for me was seeing my first billboard. It was in Melbourne. Funny enough it wasn’t fashion it was for Vodka Cruiser. I think having large scale work in a public space was really validating. I started as a press photographer, followed in dad’s footsteps then decided I wanted to take fashion seriously. So I spent two years doing a portfolio on the side while I was in press. So in the days I was going to roadside accidents and the next day I’d be chasing my own work with a team of people who also wanted to do their own work, like make up artists and hairdressers. You’d need about six shoots to be taken seriously. I built a portfolio over two years. I had a big book of prints and I’d leave that at the brands or advertising agencies on purpose because I knew at some time they’d pick it up. And one day I got a call from Clemenger’s which was the biggest advertising agency in Australia at the time. The woman said you left your book here, it’s been here for a few months now, I think you’d be great for this campaign coming up. That was the moment for me because Clemengers was calling me. That was the pinnacle. That led to me doing a lot of work for them. Once you do work for them it means better budgets, more resourcing and so on. Rob Maccoll (RM): I started working for ABC television way back in the black and white days. Then everything went out live in those days. There was nothing to put on the wall. Then a mate and I started shooting stills. You put them up on the wall. That was the first medium I was really happy with. Eventually I was made a stills photographer for ABC television and that was fantastic. Then I got a job with Foreign Affairs in Sydney with the Australian Information Service (AIS). With that I was travelling around Australia doing all these landscapes, travelling around the world doing Aid projects and then doing all the presidential and Royal tours. That meant travelling in Lear Jets and limos. You’d spend weeks with someone like Prince Phillip. It’s hard to beat that. At the end of the visit you’d put together an album, ‘This is your tour of Australia’. It’d go back to the Palace or whatever country they came from as an official record of their visit to Australia. Change of government, they decided to outsource it. We were offered a choice of a redundancy or a job in an embassy. I took a redundancy, came back to Brisbane and started freelancing. I was offered a job in the Sunday Mail. In those days there were very few colour photographers. I had a range of experience in colour. They snapped me up to shoot their colour magazine, when they had one.

JC: You ended up being a war correspondent. Let’s talk about a normal day on the job. You’re looking at one shot, two shots, a thousand shots?

RM: It’d normally be a thousand shots in a

day, or maybe an hour. I was in the studio doing a fashion shoot, I got a knock on the door, the boss was there and said I want you to go to East Timor tomorrow. That was - get everything packed. I had to get a flight to Darwin and I got a Hercules to Timor. I was the only person on the Hercules with a ton of gear. I was dropped on the

tarmac, pushed out the back. I had to get everything myself. Fortunately there was a Cammo (cameraman) there Harry Burton he gave me a lift into town. Everyone was staying at the burnt out Tourismo Hotel.

JC: Is this Timor? Yes, Tell me about this shot

RM: We were just coming back from a day’s shoot. A fuel dump blew up. There was no security. They were all 44gallon drums blowing up. The lids were flying off like frisbees at head height. That was a pretty typical day. This was a digital shot. This was taken on the original Canon digital press camera which was 2.5megapixels, weighed a ton and cost $35,000.

JC: How did you know this was the shot?

RM: I probably took 20-30 frames of that. I like that because you see the intensity. It got more and more intense in Timor.

At one point we were smuggled into West Timor to do a story that journalist Carmel Egan had on refugees who had fled to West Timor and got into camps run by the militia. The militia were keeping them there, weren’t providing aid. People were dying of dysentry, disease. So the UN came to her and said can you guys go in and take some photos and do a story. So UN smuggled us in. We spent the day getting shots of people in miserable conditions. We got a pile of photos that went into papers across the world the next day and was picked up by CNN and BBC. The next day the Indonesian Government that had denied there was anyone in there admitted they were there. They finally got aid. About a year after I met a guy from the UN who said you don’t know me but I know you. You guys probably saved hundreds of lives.

JC: Andy let’s go to a day on the job. What does it take to get a rock star photo getting the way you want it do?

AM: Celebrity is quite different to fashion. The Matt Damon portrait was the first I did. I was working for a daily. I used to come in in the morning. There used to be job sheets there. If you got in early enough you could take your pick. I rifled through the list, saw Matt Damon and thought, that’s mine. The typical kit was DSLR, flash, Elinchrome flash kit. I got there half and hour early, set up, Matt Damon walks in. I sat with him. I got half an hour with him which is a long time for a celebrity. We were always told faces sold papers.

The rule is light, tight and bright - tight headshots. That was the go-to. When Matt was asked at the end of the interview what would you change if you could change anything. This was at the height of his fame, when he was doing the Bourne series. He didn’t say anything for about a minute, then he said, “I’d probably be less famous”. In that moment I was like I’m your fan.

Rob Maccoll captures an image of a fuel dump exploding in East Timor in a typical work day.

Andrew Maccoll’s meticulously created art work for Ritz Carlton, Melbourne.

(In relation to a shot of Nick Cave band Bad Seeds) I got a call from the boys out of the blue one day. They said we’ve been recommended. We’ve seen your work. Do you want to do the photography for our next album. There wasn’t as much planning. The fashion planning can take months. It was, what can we do to be cool and creative and give you guys a diverse range of photography for press and the album itself. There would have been around 1000 frames. Dad always told me if you doubt what you should do, just shoot the shit out of it.

JC: Celebrities, rock stars, they must be hard to deal with. There must be a trick.

AM: There is a trick. Typically I’d get five minutes with that person. They’d come in. I just treated them like they were my neighbour. I’d say, Gidday mate, have a seat. We’re just going to take a few photos. What do you feel like doing, in a conversational term. And as soon as they felt I wasn’t saying, O God I’m such a big fan, they just relaxed. Once they were relaxed I got better imagery.

JC: What are you trying to get?

AM: I want to get past the camera style. I want to capture the real person. A lot of the portraits I do I don’t typically tell people to smile. I prefer to get something real, a real connection. I find those connections come during conversation with them. It’ll be a moment I’ll ask them some question and that’s when I’ll get the shot - when they’re just being themselves.

JC: Rob, is there a moment in war when you’re trying to capture the real person?

RM: Most times you don’t have time to line things up. I’ve always hated lining things up. I would try and shoot something real, get the actual event happening. Real stories, real events. Basically you shoot it as it happens. Occasionally you get portraits of famous people who turn up. Quite often you put the cameras away for a while and you talk to people. I’d put myself in their position and quite often you’d just go and help.

After the Bali bomb went off I was there 12 hours after the bomb went off. Over the next day or so people were coming in from all over the world. Their children had been killed, their husband or wife killed by the bomb. They’d get off a

plane. Most of them had never been overseas in their life. They get to Bali. It’s hot and sticky and there’s all this noise and confusion. What we did was put the cameras away and go and help them. There was no help for them, no one from foreign affairs, any embassy help. All press got together and helped them, found them hotels, even went to the morgues to find their kids. Once you get through that you organise stuff.

Audience question: I want to ask about that shot. How much planning was involved in that shot? How is that created?

AM: This is in a series of shots for Ritz Carlton. We shot 10 different locations over three days in Melbourne. It took about six weeks to plan. We had a team of about 15, hair and makeup, lighting, assistants. This shot was the pinnacle. I probably shot about 20 frames. I shot this in about 15 minutes. What you don’t see is on either side of the frame is assistants who would hold the dress up and throw it. Because it’s a still and I’m using very high powered flash you can get the moment. The key with this photo, unlike dad’s work which is very much as you see it,

in fashion it’s not the documentary style, it was more about creating a work of art, an aesthetic that would sell clothes. The 20 frames I shot, in each one there was components that looked good to me. There was about 12 hours of postproduction stitching every bit of the dress back together to form that circular. I had to take it apart and put it back together and paint every shadow underneath.

Dual Vision runs from 9 November 2024 to 2 February 2025. Entry to the exhibition is free. Visit noosaregionalgallery.com.au

Andrew Maccoll and Rob Maccoll discuss their exhibition, Dual Vision, with Jon Coghill.

Sit back and enjoy gardens

The final, hugely popular musical Sunday in the Gardens get-together of 2024 is happening on Sunday December 1 at Noosa Botanic Gardens, starting off at 8.30am and finishing around midday.

And while the weather may be hot on the first day of summer, activities will be in cool locations. For example, the well-attended free monthly guided walk from 8.30am will this time take you through the Botanic Gardens’ rainforest areanow that’s cool in every sense of the word. Don’t forget your walking shoes, hat and water bottle. At 9am, the equally cool Shade Garden opens to offer a display of the gardens’ lush, exotic species.

And before you settle in under the always-cool poinciana trees, for a music session which starts at 10am, hosted by popular all-round musician Jay Bishoff and friends, grab a coffee and gelato ice cream.

When it comes to cool, nature provides, and Noosa Botanic Gardens is the place to be.

Regulars always do the quick online on-themorning weather check just to be sure - go to Facebook/noosa botanic gardens friends to confirm it’s all going ahead.

Then head down Lake Macdonald Drive to the Gardens, about a 4km drive from Cooroy CBD.

You can always find more information at noosabotanicgardensfriends,com

Sunday in the Gardens on 1 December. (Supplied)

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.

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

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

Learnhowtoadapt,recover,andevengrowstronger 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.

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, not-for-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.

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. Disabled-friendly 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 Thurs-

day 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. 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 likeminded 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 Noosa Lawns Club, 65 Hilton Terrace, Tewantin on the first Monday of each month except January with a starting time of 9am. If you are interested in learning 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 additional volunteers to help with our many community events and fund raising activities. Not only is giving back to the community an enriching and rewarding experience. It’s also a great way to make new friends, network, learn new skills and knowledge. If you would like to learn more about us, contact Veronica via Email. Membership@tewantinnoosalions.org.au

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

Tewantin- Noosa Meals on Wheels

Weekly roster for Tewantin- Noosa Meals on Wheels beginning Monday 2 December.

Monday Drivers: Rotary D Break, Tony, Darryl, Maria and James, Patricia, Ian, Jason, Antje, Fran

Kitchen: John, Denise, Sharon

Tuesday Drivers: Laguna, Paul H, Tania and Friends, Margaret and Jill, Denise, Barani and Peter, Paul C, Simone, Bill and Cecily

Kitchen: Chris, Ann

Wednesday Drivers: Tina, Phil and Karen, Alan and Cynthia, Jan and Bryan, Kevin, Kath and Melody, Simone, John and Helen, Paul S

Kitchen: Denise, Chris, Christina, John, Jerry

Thursday Drivers: Melanie, Alison, Sue, Julie, Margo and Jim, Kerryn and Stuart, Ian, Julie L, Darryl, Deidre

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 5449 7659.

We are looking for drivers and kitchen volunteers.

ACROSS

1 Unfathomable (7)

5 Reprieve (7)

9 Most pungent (9)

10 Facetious (5)

11 The capital of Spain (6)

12 Former US Supreme Court Justice Thurgood – (8)

14 Hate (6)

15 Monarch (4)

19 Musical instrument (4)

20 Leader of the X-men (6)

24 Self-government (8)

25 Bottle for the table (6)

27 Belonging to them (5)

28 From Oslo, eg (9)

29 Broadcast, transmitted (7)

30 Ways (7)

DOWN

1 Undertake (6)

2 Surrenders (6)

3 Island group in the Indian Ocean (8)

4 Ogle (4)

5 Alluring (10)

6 One who goes naked (6)

7 Relating to lines on a weather map (8)

8 Large logs traditionally burnt at Christmas time (4,4)

13 Looked again (10)

16 Of no consequence (2,6)

17 City in Québec (8)

18 Deteriorating (8)

21 Liveliness (6)

22 Gambling house (6)

23 Game played on a court (6) 26 Stiffly neat (4)

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Tewantin Noosa R.S.L. & Citizens Memorial Club Inc

MEMBERS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

SUNDAY 15TH DECEMBER 2024 AT 09:30AM IN THE CLUB BISTRO

Doors open at 8am and close at 9.30am and will remain closed until the completion of the meeting.

Election of Office Bearers:

• Chairman (2-year term)

• Vice Chairman (1-year term)

• 4 x Directors (2-year term)

• 3 x Directors (1-year term)

General Business must be submitted in writing by Monday 9th December 2024.

NOTE: The Financial Reports will be available on Monday 9th December. Any member can request a copy of the reports for reviewing on premise.

Full agenda will be displayed on the Clubs Noticeboard.

INVITATION TO TENDER

Tender Title: David Low Way – Retaining Wall Replacement

Tender Number: CN00519

Tender Box Close: 2:00PM (AEST) on 19 December 2024

Description

Tenders are invited from suitably qualified and experienced respondents for the replacement of a retaining wall along David Low Way in Sunrise Beach.

An information session is scheduled and all information regarding this Invitation to Tender and the information session may be downloaded from Council’s website.

IMPORTANT:Tender documents including submission requirements are available on Council’s website under ‘Current Tenders’ via ‘Business > Tenders & Procurement’. All submissions must be electronically lodged.

Women still undefeated

By Samadhi Baker

Around the Grounds

After all grades except Thirds were washed out last week, our teams were ready to play. Unfortunately for our Seconds and Thirds the weather didn’t cooperate.

First grade won comfortably against Nambour at home in a revised 30 over match with Sam Dennien (46 off 35) and Andy Batten (53* off 48) setting the platform for the spinners. Last week, Third Grade won a final ball thriller against Coolum at home with Farran Cooke holding his nerve to seal the deal. Sixth Grade lost against a strong Palmwood’s team with captain Wayne Moore the standout with four wickets.

Tewantin’s Women’s team kept their hot start alive, with another ridiculously close win, Talei Owen hitting a four from the last ball to win the game. First Grade

After a week of heavy rain at Read Park, the team, led by (as always) Jarrod Officer, worked tirelessly to prepare the ground for a 30-over match. With Tom Stewart sidelined by a backflip-related injury, Riley Woolmer stepped in, and the team adapted quickly. Batting first, Sam Dennien (46 off 35) gave the team a strong start, while Andy Batten (53* off 48) and Jacob Andrew (29* off 18) powered a late surge. Their partnership added 65 runs in the final six overs, helping the team post a very competitive 198/6.

Nambour’s chase didn’t start well, with big gun Steve Ledger falling to Michael Eckard in the first over. Their captain provided resistance, but brilliant spells from the spinners (18 overs, 5/75 combined) and Scott Aufderheide’s return from injury sealed the game. The win puts First Grade two games clear at the top of the table, locking in top spot and home-field advantage for the finals. A brilliant team effort all around!

In reply, Michael Eckard struck early, dismissing Nambour’s Steve Ledger in the first over. Despite a solid effort from their captain, Nambour couldn’t handle the pressure. The spinners dominated, combining for 5/75 in 18 overs, while Scott Aufderheide impressed in his return from injury.

Third Grade

In a nail-biting encounter, the Thirds claimed their first win of the season, defeating Coolum by just 2 runs. Batting first, Ben Blackwell (65 off 76) and Brendan Wright (52 off 93) built a magnificent 138-run partnership, setting a target of 159 on a rain-affected pitch.

The bowlers held their nerve as Coolum edged closer. Farran Cooke delivered a dramatic final over, including a no-ball and free hit off the last ball, but stayed calm to seal the victory. Contributions from Tom Longhurst, Dale Brown, and a standout spell from Aedan Mayo ensured the team got over the line.

Sixth Grade

Despite tough conditions, the team put up a spirited performance. Palmwoods opted to bat and reached 2/78 by drinks before a remarkable bowling display turned the tide. Wayne Moore (4/24)

led the charge, supported by Bailey Hozier (2/24) and Dante Cox’s clutch boundary catch causing Palmwoods to collapse to 118 all out.

Chasing on a tricky pitch, the team faltered early but found hope from Dante Cox (30) and Toby Hunting (18). Unfortunately, the effort fell just short, with the team bowled out for 92. A valiant fight and lessons learned for the next match!

Women

At home against Glasshouse, the women were made to bowl first on a very good batting deck. However, the bowling started well with Talei bowling tight in combination with Bonnie Boyles, who was on fire, delivering two balls back-to-back that smashed into the stumps.

Keira from the pub and Kirsty Patten both bowled with accuracy, but as a team the ladies were a little loose, allowing Glasshouse to get to a highly competitive 124 on a slow outfield.

Respect For Umpires earns two awards

The Sunshine Coast Netball Association (SCNA) is proud to announce that its innovative Respect For Umpires (R4U) program has won two prestigious awards at the 2024 Netball Queensland Awards.

The program was recognised for Community Innovation of the Year and Respect in Netball, acknowledging SCNA’s leadership in fostering a safer, more respectful environment for umpires across the Sunshine Coast region and beyond.

The R4U initiative was born from a serious on-court incident in 2023, where a young umpire faced verbal abuse.

Determined to prevent such incidents from continuing, SCNA formed a dedicated steering committee with a vision to educate the netball community and reinforce the message that “abuse is not ok“ towards anyone.

“Our association wanted to ensure that every umpirefeelsrespectedandsafeonthecourt,”Debbie Battaglini said, SCNA operations manager and key driver of the R4U initiative.

“We host 10,000 games of netball a year, with over 80,000 spectators attending, and each one of those games relies on our umpires. We are thrilled that our efforts to protect and support them have been recognised by Netball Queensland.

“Since launching this program, we’ve seen an increase in the number of umpire applications here at SCNA by 40 per cent and a 100 per cent return during the 2024 season, which is a massive leap from previous years and shows us how important support, respect and protection is to our umpire community.”

The R4U program is a comprehensive approach, combining awareness, education, and onthe-ground support. Umpires at SCNA games now have access to white flags, which they can raise if they feel disrespected, signalling welfare officers in white hi-vis vests to intervene.

This real-time solution is bolstered by educational resources - having large signs with key messages and the support of a positive and respectful environment, and a compelling video that highlights the emotional impact of disrespectful behaviour on young umpires.

The SCNA’s R4U initiative is not only having a positive impact locally but may also be considered a model for other netball clubs and sports codes across Queensland following the recognition of the program at the Netball Queensland Awards.

“We hope that the success of R4U here at SCNA can inspire other sporting organisations to take

similar steps,” added Gabby Parker, SCNA Umpire Convenor.

“Umpires deserve respect, and we’ve created a clear, enforceable way to remind everyone of that. We also believe everyone associated with the sport deserves respect and so we hope to see an adaptation of this program to ensure respect for all.”

A rapid start to the batting followed, with Talei reaching 30 within the first few overs and retiring. A small collapse led by some suicidal running (perhaps due to mixed messaging from their coach) was steadied by Bec Whisker and Carly McGrath who built a strong partnership.

Going into the final three overs the run rate had crept to nine an over and after only scoring six and seven of the 18th and 19th overs 14 runs were needed of the last for an improbable win. Cue the mother-daughter combo Kirsty and Bonnie who ran the unlikeliest three, the latter then proceeding to ‘tactically’ allow herself to be bowled to get the in form Talei back into the middle.

Eight runs still needed to win. Two balls. Wide, 2, wide. Four runs required from the final ball. Whack! Game over - Tewantin win with a four from the final ball. What a game!

Noosa Masters Swimming Club Inc (est 1999) celebrated 25 years of successful swimming on Saturday 16 November.

A great night was had by all at the Peppers Resort Noosa including special guests who have been great supporters of the club. Members reminisced the founding days the good times and many successes and continue their wonderful support for this club today.

The club, based at the Noosa Aquatic Centre, has performed outstandingly in all areas whether it be getting fit under the guidance of coaches, racing or the successful endurance swimming program.

On top of their success they like to get together for a chat at the cafe after swimming and look forward to the regular social events afforded by the club.

A huge vote of thanks must go to Ian Tucker, Brian Hoepper and members of the social team who did all the ground work for a great evening.

If you would like to join them or find out more about the club, contact our secretary by email noosamastersswimming@ outlook.com or check noosamastersswimming.com.au/

The Sunshine Coast Netball Association accepts two awards at the 2024 Netball Queensland awards: Community Innovation of the Year and Respect in Netball. (Supplied)

Life members and special guests Helen Malar, Brian Hoepper, Brian Clancy, Mayor Frank Wilkie, Wendy Ivanusec, Bob Morse, Vivien Merrill, Tim Wilson, Noosa MP Sandy Bolton, Ian Tucker, club president Terry Parker and Ross Fisher. (Supplied)

Women’s Team remain undefeated. (Supplied)

Mother - daughter combo feel no nerves.

Talking Sport

Ron Lane

Noosa boats on the move

This weekend the Noosa Heads SLSC boat crews will be on the move when they take part in Round 2 of the Megabeam Youth and Masters Boat carnival at Met, Caloundra. For this carnival Noosa will launch two Junior boys, junior girl’s U19 and 23: this will be followed by the Noosa Masters.

Within the boating fraternity, our Noosa Masters, known as the Condors, have created a reputation for loyalty, teamwork and good club culture. It is common knowledge that if a club wishes to succeed, the basis to do so is to always concentrate on team sports: Taplin relays, junior and senior surf teams and of course boat crews.

And as always in a team there will be the clubbie whose attitude says it all and, this of course creates the culture of club spirit and mateship: two of the most vital aspects needed to succeed in team sport. For Noosa such a clubbie is the long serving Mick Curwen.

It is now some 20 years since Mick first pulled an oar in that configuration and along the way there has been many ups and downs, but the success has made his contribution worthwhile. Amongst his achievements was the big one, winning the Australian Surf Rowers League Open Championship: this gold plus two bronzes in the ASRL says it all.

Then at the Australian Open Titles, there have been two bronze medals and in the Queensland Titles four gold. Mick, who joined Noosa in 1992 has now served 33 years, not just in boats but also as a patrol member on Noosa’s Main Beach. This record of achievement and service was recognized when, much to his surprise, when he received the ultimate award in the boat fraternity. A new surf boat, named in his honor. The Mick Curwen.

The added pleasure of rowing with good men has made it all the better: sweep Stuart Cooper, stroke Jon Gimmel, second stroke Sacha Poxleitner, Mick Curwen as second bow and Steve Hatton bow. Good memories, good men but above all a great team spirit.

Noosa Little Athletics

News from Little Athletics tells us that the 2024 Sun Coast Hart Regional Relays, were held at the University of the Sunshine Coast Athletics on a scorching Saturday in early November. The oneday competition offered athletes the opportunity to compete in both track and field events by forming relay teams.

In the field events Noosa athletics put forward incredible performances in the discus throw, high jump, long jump and shot-put events. Track events included a 4x100m, 1000m sprint medley and a distance medley event.

Track team qualifying in first second and third positions and field teams qualifying in first and second positions, now progress to the McDonalds State Relay Championships, to be held at the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre (QSAC) in Brisbane later this month. Noosa will have strong representation with 16 athletes scheduled to compete.

Head Coach Mick Hooper was impressed by the efforts of all Noosa athletes who performed at exceptional high standards in the grueling heat. In the 4x100 relay our 11-13 age boys plus our under 15 aged boys set new regional records. Team participation, as well as being a fun and friendly competition, was experienced by all.

Good luck to all Noosa athletes progressing to the McDonalds State Relay Championships! Outriggers

As the Noosa Outrigger Club, completes preparations for the annual River Regatta on the 30th, our juniors were making brilliant use of some funds made available by the Active Women and Girls in Sport Grant.

The funds were used to buy 10 new lightweight paddles and 2 steering blades, as well as paying for a brilliant course supplied by Victoria Payne at Queen of Hearts: training our members in using our defibrillator and CPR.

Also, all our Juniors have new race shirts. Lots of happy faces excited to be using them next weekend at our River Race. Thanks to Noosa Council for supporting our sport.

Noosa Veterans Show Respect

Once again, the 11th November Remembrance

Day, has been and gone. However, for two of our Noosa clubbies, ex- servicemen, Vietnam veterans, Ken Edwards and Peter Williams, “A Spontaneous Act of Remembrance,” on Remembrance Day, will certainly live in their memory for years to come. So, we let them tell us their story of respect.

On that day both were returning home from an appointment when they noticed the time was 10.50 am. Realizing the significance of the moment, they decided to head to their club to lower the flag at 11am. They arrived a little early and stood by the flagpole, holding the lanyard, waiting for the hour to strike.

As they prepared, others nearby noticed the flagpole. A small crowd began to gather, curious about what was happening: people approached and asked if they could join in. Ken and Peter welcomed everybody and soon about 25 people had gathered to mark the occasion together.

At 11am Peter recited the Ode, and the group observed a moment’s silence. A lady in the group played The Last Post on her phone, thus adding a solemn and respectful note to the service. Although brief lasting about five minutes the impromptu ceremony held deep meaning for everyone involved. Afterward, introductions were made, and people shared their thoughts and gratitude.

Amongst those present were a couple who approached Ken and Peter to share their story.

For them this day carried immense significance. Their son an Australian army soldier had been killed in Afghanistan. They expressed their appreciation for the simple yet heartfelt ceremony.

This moment was a reminder of the power of the community, even amongst strangers, to come together and honour those who had given everything for their country. It also reflected the enduring importance of remembering the sacrifice that secures the freedoms we often take for granted.

In closing the report on this small ceremony our Noosa clubmates, Ken and Peter, draw our attention to a quote from Eleanor Roosevelt. “Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility. Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy, forget in time that men and women have died to win them.”

Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay. It is interesting to note, that both of our clubmates not only served a tour of duty in Vietnam, but on returning home, joined the Noosa Surf Club: and now have served their community, as patrol members on Noosa’s Main Beach.

This they have done for a period of 19 years: and add to this are the hours they spend working for that noble cause, the Seahorse Nippers, parents and children in need of help.

Service to both their country and community: who could ask for anything more. Lest we forget.

Noosa Outrigger juniors make use of some funds made available by the Active Women and Girls in Sport Grant. (Supplied)

Harvey Zegers in the U12 long jump.

Sullivan Hyde passing the baton to Samuel Robinson.

Tempsee Petralia in the distance medley.

Athletes Stella, Olivia, Clara and Georgia.

Noosa athletes at the 2024 Sun Coast Hart Regional Relays are ready to run, jump and throw.

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At last the MP cutback board

It was an effort, but your columnist dragged his gammy leg down to the Gold Coast last week for Surf World museum’s family celebration of the long-awaited arrival of one of Australia’s most iconic surfboards, the Michael Peterson Morning Of The Earth cutback board.

It had taken a couple of years of hard work to negotiate its loan from the Carl Tanner collection, quite possibly Australia’s most prized privatelyheld surfboard archive, and to be honest, at face value the little, once-clear-now-yellow, six-one soft squaretail (almost a double-ender) is not a chicken skin moment thing of great beauty, like, say a perfect Brewer big wave gun, a Farrelly pintail, a Terry Fitzgerald Hot Buttered flyer with a Worthington spray, or a McTavish Bluebird.

But there is something beyond timeless about this ugly duckling of a surfboard, from the simplicity of the still frame cutback from the movie sequence to the board itself. By today’s standards the cutback it depicts is hardly radical, but its grainy reality seems to put surfers of most living generations right back there where it all began, a place we often wish we could scroll to. Hell, the MP cutback is emblazoned on the tee shirt I’m wearing as I tap out these words!

Michael Peterson was the greatest and most competitive surfer in Australia – some would argue the world – for a handful of years in the first half of the ‘70s. Over that period and beyond, I spent a little bit of time interviewing MP and a lot more time analysing what he had said and what he might have meant. A unique and uniquely talented character in so many ways, he was neither verbose nor articulate. Photos and footage did him more justice, none more so than his enigmatic three-minute presence in Morning Of The Earth.

SothegangwasoutinforcetowelcometheMP board and feel its contours before it gets locked in a Perspex box, among the old-timers, collector Carl on a rare outing, Rip Curl co-founder Doug “Claw” Warbrick, Joan Peterson, the irrepressible 92-year-old matriarch of the surfing Peterson clan, veteran photographer Mal Sutherland (who took most of the shots you see here), surf legends Rabbit Bartholomew and Cheyne Horan, and the 1980 Stubbies Pro winner Peter Harris, now curator at Surf World.

There were plenty of funny and endearing stories about MP – there always are – and after the formalities I had the opportunity to talk surfboard stories with Peter Harris, whose winning Sky Cleanline twinnie is the centrepiece of the Stubbies display at the museum. Nearly 45 years ago, this former postie, fireman, part-time shaper and long-time revered barrel rider at Burleigh, won four titles in one day when, as a rookie triallist with no pro contest experience, he backdoored his way into the main event, beat a bunch of stars, including Cheyne Horan, along the way to the final against Hawaii’s Dane Kealoha, which he took out by a whisker, giving him the Stubbies Pro title, the Stubbies Trials title, best barrel award and IPS rookie of the year. Never happened before or since. Peter finished ninth in the world that year but never won another pro event, and never cared. He told me: “Dane [who passed away last year] paddled over to me at the start and said, let’s just surf! And that’s what we did, in really good waves. No hustle or hassling, just two of us surfing. That memory is more important than the win, and Dane and I became close friends.” Gecko wins the Midget

While we’re on the subject of gatherings of the clan, a few weeks back it was my great pleasure to MC the Midget Farrelly Lifetime Achievement Award at Bennett Surf in Brookvale, Sydney’s surfboard central. Now a function centre and surfboard museum as well as a functioning surfboard factory, what better place to present an annual Surfing NSW-sanctioned award in memory of a true great of our sport, culture and industry. And what better recipient could there be than Brian “Gecko” Cregan, former pro surfer from the pioneer years, founder of Ocean and Earth, one of the most innovative and enduring surfboard and accessories companies, and long-time supporter of community surfing initiatives, clubs and contests from his base on the NSW South Coast. I’ve known Gecko since the ‘70s and was somewhat alarmed that I appeared to be the only person in the

room who still called him that, but he’ll always be Gecko to me. Beverlie Farrelly and daughter Johanna Isherwood presented him with the well-deserved award, handed on by former recipient Simon Anderson.

FOOTNOTE: A few weeks back I wrote in this space about Creative Army Surfboards branching into specific designs for women with Anna Constable’s She Creative Army designs. At the time I was sworn to secrecy about a big move coming up for the Noosa brand. Well, now I’m not! Josh,

Anna and the Constable family are opening a showroom in Noosa Junction this coming weekend with a special preview for friends, family and customers (current and future) at Shop 3, 77 Noosa Drive on Sunday from noon. Check it out on Creative Army socials.

The surfer, the cutback. (Frame from Morning Of The Earth)

The board - a Joe Larkin shaped by MP. (Mal Sutherland)

At the Midget Awards. L to R: Simon Anderson, Harry Hodge, Brian Cregan, Bev Farrelly, Pam Burridge, Johanna Isherwood. (Supplied)

Talking story at Surf World. L to R: Dick Hoole, Cheyne Horan, Rabbit Bartholomew, Doug Warbrick. (Mal Sutherland)

Author with Joan Peterson. (Mal Sutherland)

Not the board, but close. MP with another ‘71 shape back in 2006. (Mal Sutherland)

Brian Cregan in a Bells Beach Heritage exhibition not too long ago. (Supplied)

How Peter Harris gets barrelled at Burleigh. (Stubbies sequence by Aitionn)

The Constables welcome you to Creative Army in the Junction. (Supplied)

STAY ACTIVE in Noosa

From sport to dancing or walks, there’s plenty of ways to get active in Noosa.

WALKING NETBALL

Is back for season two. With a focus on fun and social interaction rather than competition, it is a great way to stay active, energized and meet some new friends. The aim of fast walking (rather than running) is to keep it safe and injury free for all. If you thought your netball days were over, then think again. No team required, just come along and play. Registration $37, then $5 each week you attend. Wednesdays 6-730pm. Noosa Netball courts, McKinnon Drive, Tewantin. Call 0407 480125 for more info or email noosanetball@ gmail.com See you there.

NOOSA MASTERS SWIMMING CLUB

Noosa Masters swim all year round at the Noosa Aquatic Centre, 6 Girraween Ct, Sunshine Beach. Our goals are fitness, fun and friendship. Anyone 18 and over is welcome to join the club so come and give us a try. The club meets on Thursday mornings and Sunday mornings 7.30-9am. for coached squads. We then convene for coffee and a chat afterwards. For more information check our website at noosamastersswimming. com.au/ or email noosamastersswimming@ outlook.com

MODERN JIVE IN TEWANTIN

Modern Jive is a great modern dance style that is heaps of fun, and is easy to learn. Come and dance to the modern music that you hear at parties, weddings and nightclubs. New and current dancers welcome! Venue: Freemason’s Hall, 30 Moorindil Street, Tewantin. Classes every Tuesday night, 6.15pm for a 6.30pm start. Contact Warren 0402 092 563 or visit LeStepSunshineCoast.com.au

TRY LAWN BOWLS

If you are looking for a low-impact, therapeutic

exercise that can improve fitness, coordination and confidence, then lawn bowls is the sport for you. The Cooroy Community Bowls Club, located at Your Mates Bowls Pub, 5 Opal Street, Cooroy, offers bowls every Tuesday afternoon at 12noon and Saturday morning at 8.30am. There is no need to book, simply turn up. For further information contact Maureen (club president) on 0419 588 661.

MAGZ JAZZ

Increase strength, flexibility, energy and wellbeing. Dance exercises and stretching. Learn new dance moves and routines to inspired music. Jazz and Latin style dance keeps the body moving, mind agile, memory working and spirit lifted. Tuesdays 8.30-10am in Tewantin. Phone Margaret for details on 0425 269 988.

SUNDAY DANCE

Every Sunday, from 12.30pm, at the Tewantin Masonic Hall, Moorindil St. We start by teaching basic dance steps, then Waltz, old time, New Vogue, Ballroom Dances and a little Latin. We run through to 4pm. Lots of fun and dancing, including a 20 min. tea/coffee break to socialise. (Only $10) Hope to see you there. Singles or couples welcome. Just rock up or phone Andrew 0429 829 328. For more info, please visit andrewsclassdance.com

WALK WITH WISDOM

Join us every Friday morning from 7.30-9am for a revitalising walk along the Noosa River. Designed for active professionals and individuals seeking growth in personal, professional, and mental well-being, our sessions are led by a diverse team of coaches and therapists. Start with brief introductions, then pair up to exchange insights as you walk. The morning concludes with a 10-minute engaging talk from a member, all while enjoying coffee from O-Boats. For more information, visit

Facebook page: Walk With Wisdom. SUNNY COASTERS LINEDANCING

We are a warm, welcoming, inclusive, friendly bunch who love to dance. With five classes offered each week together with absolute beginner workshops also starting periodically each term, there is something for everyone. Classes are held in Tewantin and Noosaville and taught by Sue who is a passionate teacher with over 30 years experience. Take an average day, build in some dance and realise the positive and rewarding results from a little music, a few Boot Scoot’n steps and encouraging vibes. Visit sunnycoasterslinedancing.com.au or phone Sue on 0408 337 262.

WALK AND WORKOUT

Mature ladies, if you’re not as fit as you used to be and you want to get back into moving your body in the great outdoors, then this might just be your answer. Accountability and achievability with a healthy active lifestyle plan customised just for you. Vitality, mobility, stability and longevity are a few of the benefits of building strength and improving flexibility with an easy active fitness plan. Please call Donna on 0419 373 319.

CROQUET

Every Sunday morning is Come and Try Day at the Club in Noosa Waters’ attractive grounds in Seashell Place. Be at the Club by 8.15am where experienced trainers will help you understand what this strategic game is all about. And remember our offer – four free lessons before you need to think about joining. For further information ring Niven on 0428 799 987.

PLAY TENNIS

Fit tennis players required for singles and doubles play during the week and weekends. Squash and tennis players needed Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Call Karen on 0412 485 411.

Gone Fishing

INDOOR BOWLS

Noosa Indoor Carpet Bowls Club would love to welcome new members to join us each Friday morning at the Leisure Centre in Wallace Drive, Noosaville. No experience necessary and lots of fun to be had. Play starts at 9am till 11am. Please contact Pam 0407 493 402.

NOOSA FOLK DANCERS

You’re invited to come and try sessions, first one free. Experience traditional and modern, easy and moderate dances from countries around the world, on Fridays from 10-11.45am at the Catholic Parish Hall, Moorindil Street, Tewantin. We are a welcoming group providing physical and social well-being through world dance. Phone Philippa on 0417 780 016 or just come along. Wear comfortable shoes.

TAP DANCE CLASSES

Always wanted to tap dance? Beginner classes, Fridays 2-3pm at Uniting Church Hall, Werin St, Tewantin. Intermediate classes are on Thursdays 4.45-6.15pm. Phone Helen on 0448 621 788 for further details.

PICKLEBALL

Life begins when you discover pickleball. Make new friends, play indoor or outdoor, and its a sport for all ages eight to 88. Noosa Pickleball Club is hosting beginner lessons, and sessions for all skill levels. Find out more by emailing info@ noosapickleballclub.com

FITBARRE

Classes for adults based on ballet. Improve your posture, tone and tighten your muscles with this total mind and body conditional workout while enjoying classical music. Classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays 9-10.30am (Intermediate level), Thursday 5-5.50pm (Beginners), Friday 9-10am (all levels) at Performing Arts Factory, 2/6-8 Rene St, Noosaville. Phone Angelika on 0488 088 633.

Gardiner Fisheries

Rainbow Beach

Anglers reeling in success across the region

By Drew Gardiner

The beach is pumping with lots of fisho’s cleaning up on some very nice whiting, tarwhine, trevally, dart, snapper, jew and sweetlip off the beach along Rainbow and the coloured sands stretch.

Good gutter formations, newly exposed coffee rock patches and low water visibility all contributing to successful catches.

This stretch of beach fishes especially well when water visibility is low.

Fish use the murkier water for protection and cover from both predators above and below the waterline while taking advantage of an easy feed provided by the stirred up conditions.

Something that is quickly gaining popularity in this area are those fishing with drones.

Targeting the deeper coffee rock patches along this stretch of beach that are unreachable with conventional casting gear can produce some pretty remarkable results.

Circle hooks and small tuff baits like cuttlefish seem to give the best yields.

It beg the question of how quickly a big stick bait sent out via drone and retrieved would last.

Along the northern Teewah stretch, formations at present are few and far between however that may quickly change this coming week. When it’s like this it can actually be beneficial to locating species such as whiting quickly.

With fewer gutters to spread out in, sometimes it gives fish less choices of places to be.

Without doubt beach worms will give you the best chances of getting a feed.

Coming towards the next dark moon it’s recommending to plan a low tide Teewah whiting session and remember if you can’t find fish during the day, try the same spots at night, you may be very surprised at the results.

In the straights the mud crabs have really kicked into gear however like every year, the first flood of crab will see a vast number of soft B & C grade crab in the mix.

Choose wisely and take the fullest crabs home. They eat better than empty crabs and the ones

you put back will fill up nicely in a few weeks.

If you would like to learn how to check if your crabs are full drop by Gardiner Fisheries at Rainbow Beach and they will happily show you how to do it.

What bait for the crabs?

Mullet heads and frames come highly recommended.

Some do prefer chicken carcasses and crabs do love them they aren’t recommended.

Both Carlo and Bullock Point boat ramps have been producing some quality mangrove jack in the evenings.

Mullet flesh baits and whole dead whiting have been doing the damage.

50cm is the length to beat currently from Carlo and from reports it’s doable as some fisho’s have been smoked by larger specimens.

The joys of fishing heavy structure.

Not a great deal to report offshore this week apart from good reports of Snapper and pearl perch from the closer 4-5 mile grounds.

Fingers crossed a few crews get out this coming week if weather allows.

Trevally are excellent sport on light gear

Barry Evans with a nice 80cm Jewfish from middle rock Teewah is renowned destination for quality sand whiting

PROPERTY

DESIGNER HOME AT HEART OF NOOSA HEADS

PROPERTY MATTERS

ERLE LEVEY

IT sits at the heart of Noosa Heads ... looking due north down the wooded valley to Laguna Bay and Hastings St.

You can take the walking track down from Attunga Heights. It’s a constructed walkway now, not the sand track so many used to pad down in the 1960s and ’70s to get to First Point, Little Cove, National Park or Tea Tree Bay for a surf.

At the top of Angler St sits a designer fourbedroom, three-bathroom, two-car house with pool that makes the most of its position.

Nic Hunter and Adam Offermann of Tom Offermann Real Estate are taking 12 Angler St to auction Saturday, 30 November, at 1pm.

Naturally, it has attracted a good amount of attention, Nic said.

“It has the perfect due-north orientation and great views. This is a very strong home, with meticulous finishes and easy-living floor plan.

“With multiple living spaces and completed mid-2021, it is as-new and truly a star. The prized location in a quiet leafy street is highly sought after.’’

Award-winning designer Trevor Reitsma has planned it so the outlook takes in Coloured Sands, Double Island Point and the Noosa National Park.

With the tall, streamlined exterior of formed concrete fins, slatted timber grills and scaled fenestrations, the house is set in landscaped gardens.

An American oak door opens to high ceiling and extensive use of glass louvres and panes to capture the prevailing breezes. Honey-hued French oak floors reflect the natural light.

There is custom-built cabinetry and doors that slide away to reveal an undercover terrace with integrated barbecue, the pool and a timber sun deck.

The kitchen comes with stone-topped custom cabinetry including the island breakfast

bar, integrated high-end appliances and the latest Zip Hydrotap.

The sweeping ocean vistas and a green outlook can be enjoyed from the king bedroom suite with a dedicated study area, walk-in robe with designer dresser, and an ensuite bathroom with free-standing tub and stone-topped double basin cabinetry.

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.

Just listed by Nic Hunter for a December auction is a Paul Clout-designed waterfront home at 71 Wyuna Dve, Noosaville.

The four-bedroom, four-bathroom, two-car waterfront house with pool and jetty is set for auction at 2pm on Saturday, 14 December.

BETWEEN MOUNTAIN AND SEA

It opens up a world of opportunity - a distinctive eco-friendly home between Mount Coolum and the sea provides for beachside living in a serene atmosphere.

The five-bedroom, five-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 15 Regent Ct goes to auction Saturday, 30 November, at 2pm.

Known as The Dome House, it has been run as a bed-and-breakfast as well as an Airbnb.

Marketed by Zoe Cooke and Roark Walsh of Tom Offermann Real Estate, the home’s

distinctive structure creates soaring ceilings and a vast open-plan space, enhanced by 360-degree windows that flood each room with natural light.

The elevated loft enhances partial views of Mount Coolum, while the functional kitchen, open to the dining and living areas, is perfect for hosting.

Step out onto the large upper deck to enjoy the serenity. The lower level features a second living area, fifth bedroom for guests or family, with direct access to a resort-style pool, sundeck, and lush landscaping.

“Most interest has been local,’’ Zoe said. “This is a great opportunity to add value.

“It would suit a family but also be quite successful as an investment.

“This is a very quiet and private area a skip and a step from the beach.

“The design is different yet functional - it allows for plenty of fresh air and natural light.

“While being close to the beach, it’s like being in a mountain retreat.’’

The main bedroom comes with a private ensuite and balcony, while three other bedrooms have ensuites.

Eco-friendly features include water tanks, solar hot water and specialised roof fans.

The kitchen is equipped with SMEG appliances, Fisher & Paykel dishwashing drawers, and a water filtration system.

LOCATION THE KEY

The location, with Noosa River outlook, and the potential to improve the property, saw strong

bidding at 29 Ward St, Tewantin, recently. Warren Evans and Beau Lamshed of Laguna Real Estate took the three-bedroom, onebathroom house on 531sq m, to auction.

After 47 years of single ownership, Natalie’s On Ward enjoys one of Old Tewantin’s best riverside locations.

Understandably, the property attracted four bidders and a crowd of more than 50.

Bidders were local and from Dubai, Beau said.

“The appeal was no doubt the location. In the absolute prime of Old Tewantin with water views, minutes from The Marina and Tewantin Village and surrounded by multi-million homes it was too good to refuse.’’

Bidding started at $750,000 and after 21 bids the property sold at $1.225m to local interests.

“It was great to have such a pleasing result. Both the buyers and executors of the estate walked away happy.’’

WATERFRONT OPPORTUNITY

A five-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car waterfront house at 61 Shorehaven Dve, Noosa Waters, has been attracting a lot of interest ahead of auction Saturday, 30 November, at 10am.

Rebekah Offermann and Michael McComas of Tom Offermann Real Estate are marketing the property, that provides what could be regarded as entry-level waterfront buying.

With long water view to the north, the house has really strong bones, Michael said.

Warren Evans and Beau Lamshed of Laguna Real Estate at 29 Ward St, Tewantin. The three-bedroom house sold at auction for $1.225m. (442468)

A five-bedroom, five-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 15 Regent Ct, Mount Coolum, goes to auction Saturday, 30 November, at 2pm. (442468)

A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car designer house, pool, at 12 Angler St, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 30 November, at 1pm. (442468)

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house on 1.97ha with creek, shed, at 2/32 Eumundi Range Rd, Eumundi, goes to auction Saturday, 30 November, at 3pm. (442468)

“People have been appreciating the quality and strength of the build.

“The house will benefit from some work, but is in a great location and has good aspect.’’

Interest has been from all over - those relocating from Victoria, Brisbane investors getting into the market with long-term view to relocate to Noosa, and locals looking for water frontage

It’s positioned next to a corner on one of Noosa Waters’ favourite, streets, but after 23 years owned by the same family it could be time to renovate or rebuild.

There are high ceilings in the living, dining and lounge areas which are defined by angles and doors. These open to three abutting undercover terraces and a sun terracesimilarly the main bedroom.

The C-shape kitchen is fitted with black

A four-bedroom, five-bathroom, five-car designer house, pool, on 5648sq m at 156 Valley Dve, Doonan, is set for auction Thursday, 5 December, at 1pm. (442468)

granite-topped white cabinetry, Miele oven and gas cooktop, white tiles feature splashback, Everdure dishwasher, and walk-in pantry.

A courtyard is on the eastern side; the laundry is roomy; as is the two-car garage.

There are five bedrooms. The main, which opens to north terrace and views, has a walk-in robe and ensuite with corner spa bath. There are four bedrooms with built-in robes on the south side; two are interconnecting and access the front garden; also, a large bathroom and separate toilet.

A SECRET GARDEN

It’s a property that you often notice and wonder what’s behind the red gate.

On one title, the 1.97ha corner block across from Eumundi Primary School, goes to auction Saturday, 30 November, at 3pm.

Sam Walker and James Rigby at Walker and

Rigby are marketing 2/32 Eumundi Range Rd, that features a four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house and shed.

“The campaign has been going well,’’ James said. “We are getting good inquiry - Brisbane and local mainly.

“They like the proximity to town and the cleared acreage paddock at the other end to the house that makes it attractive for horses in particular.

“Everyone has been looking at refurbishment. The house is core-filled block work and rendered.

“First time offered in 21 years, it used to be a nursery and a cooking school.’’

There are established trees and shrubs, a creek and a natural dam.

The 211sq m residence includes living, a breezeway and patio that creates crossventilation as well as a detached covered entertainment area.

There is a converted garage and large double-bay shed.

SOMETHING SPECIAL

An exquisite designer house on 5648sq m at Doonan goes to auction Thursday, 5 December.

The four-bedroom, five-bathroom, five-car designer house with pool at 156 Valley Dve goes to the market at 1pm with Adrian Reed and Taylor Clout at Reed & Co.

Designed by Reitsma and Associates, this home epitomises 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.

A gated entrance and a full concrete driveway leads to a four-car garage. From here, an internal passage leads through a practical mud room and laundry area directly into the heart of the home.

Dual sliding timber walls open to reveal an alfresco living area that forms the central hub of open-plan living, dining, and kitchen spaces. This area overlooks the 12.5-metre pool and the fairways of the Noosa Valley Golf Course.

A 2024 build, all bedrooms are ensuited while the kitchen features Brazilian quartzite benchtops, Pitt gas cooktop, and a 900mm wide oven, complemented by sleek timber veneer cabinetry.

A butler’s pantry and wine storage add a luxurious touch, equipped with an integrated fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and a zip boiling/ chilled and sparkling water tap.

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.

The private main bedroom suite in the western wing features a walk-in robe, an elegant ensuite, and an outdoor shower - all set against the backdrop of a duck pond and a grove of majestic palm trees.

There is a home office, complete with built-in shelving that doubles as a private library.

The eastern wing houses three queen-size bedrooms, each with ensuites and built-in robes, all accessing the verandah, offering privacy and comfort for family and guests alike.

AUCTION ACTION

FRIDAY, 29 November

Doonan

• 12 Meadow Ct: 3bed, 1bath, 4car house, pool, on 0.98ha, shed, creek,11am, Jeanette Catalano 0422 923 851 Kess Prior 0404 344 399 Hinternoosa

SATURDAY, 30 November

Eumundi

• 2/32 Eumundi Range Rd: 4bed, 2bath, 2car house on 1.97ha, 3pm, Sam Walker 0400 730 457 James Rigby 0458 338 992 Walker and Rigby

Mount Coolum

• 15 Regent Ct: 5bed, 5bath, 2car house, pool, on 700sq m, 2pm, Zoe Cooke 0428 329 291 Roark Walsh 0437 447 804 Tom Offermann Real Estate

Noosa Heads

• 7/8 Quamby Pl: 3bed, 2bath, 1car riverfront apartment, 11am, Eric Seetoo 0419 757 770 Tom Offermann Real Estate

• 12 Angler St: 4bed, 3bath, 2car house, pool, 1pm, Nic Hunter 0421 785 512 Adam Offermann 0475 804 467 Tom Offermann Real Estate

Noosaville

• 31/24 Munna Cres: 2bed, 2bath, 1car apartment,12pm, Eliza Coppin 0423 726 639 Tom Offermann Real Estate

Noosa Waters

• 61 Shorehaven Dve: 5bed, 2bath, 2car waterfront house, 10am, Rebekah Offermann 0413 044 241 Michael McComas 0447 263 663 Tom Offermann Real Estate

THURSDAY, 5 December

Doonan

• 156 Valley Dve: 4bed, 5bath, 5car designer house, pool, on 5648sq m, 1pm, Adrian Reed 0409 446 955 Taylor Clout 0419 676 554 Reed & Co.

A five-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car waterfront house at 61 Shorehaven Dve, Noosa Waters, goes to auction Saturday, 30 November, at 10am. (442468)

7/8 QUAMb YP lACe , NOOSAHEADS

Steppingintothis stunninglyrenovatedapartment, you areimmediatelyenvelopedin asenseofsophisticated allure.Seeminglysuspendedabove anivorysand beachandsparklingturquoisewaters,thespace offers breathtaking270-degreepanoramicviewsoftheNoosa Riverandbeyond.Picturebeingon‘your’wraparound terrace,bedazzlingseascapesacrosstheNoosaRiver to theNorthShoreandbeyond to the ColouredSands.

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

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Agent EricSeetoo 0419757770 eric@offermann.com.au

31/24MU NNACReSCeN T, NOOSAVILLE

Marvelatthepostcard-perfectviewofsun-splashed clear waterwaysandforeshores stretchinginfront of youtotheNoosaSpitandNoosaNorthShoreto beyond. Ascene-stealinglocation too,embracing awaterfrontdottedwith swayingpalms,bobbing pleasurecraft ontheNoosaRiver,pelicansandospreys glidingabove.Overlookingtheprivateresidentsonlywhitesandbeach,jettiesandpool to thenorth,

terracesthen sweeppanoramicallyeastovertheriver andtreetopstoNoosaHillandbeyond to theNoosa Nationalpark,then to thesouth,wrappingthefreshly sophisticatedapartmentwith270-degreeamazing views.Whethersundowners,barbeques,languishing on asunlounge,drinkinginthoseviews -whateverthe reasonorseason,lifedoesn’tgetmuchbetter.

Auction Saturday 30November12pm

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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

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Agent RebekahOffermann 0413044241 rebekah@offermann.com.au

Agent AdamOffermann 0475804467 adam@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

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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.

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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

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Agent NicHunter 0421785512 nic@offermann.com.au

35 MINDIROAD , EU MU ND I

This exceptionalarchitecturallydesignedhomeis ideallypositionedattheendofa quietcul-de-sacin theprestigiousGolden Triangle,offeringunparalleled privacy andtranquillity.Withitselevatedposition, thehomeisperfectlysituated tocapturesweeping panoramicviewsofthehinterland,includingthe stunningMount Cooroy,aswellas MountNinderry, Mount Eerwah,andtheGlassHouse Mountains.

Thesebreathtakingvistasprovidean ever-changing backdropthatadds to thehome’suniqueappeal. The5.25-hectare (12.97-acre)siteofferssignificant potentialforfuturedevelopment;thepropertycomes withDevelopmentApproval(DA)forsub-division, witha newlycreated1.74Hablock containingalarge, approvedbuildingsite.

Auction Friday13December10am

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Agent TracyRussell 0413319879 tracy@offermann.com.au

5W ILDAP P LE CO UR T, NOOS AH EADS

Designed to amplify asenseofsubtropicalluxury throughsoftlycurved wallsandforms,this sophisticatedhomecreated by BlighVollerNield Architecturewill takeyourbreath away with exquisite finishes, astunningmastersuite,and aglorious outdooroasis.As youapproachthehome,the striking architectural exteriorhintsattheelegance thatawaits you.Enterthemainlivingareaand youwillimmediately

beimpressedwitha feelingofspaciousnessand luxurywithanoverheight ceiling,oodlesofnatural light,and contemporarydesign.Offeringaseamless connectiontothegarden,stackingdoorsopenupthe livingarea to theresort-style yard witha sparklingpool andestablishedtropicalgardensenhancingprivacy andtranquillity. Entertainingwithfamily& friendsisa breezewiththepoolsideoutdoorpavilion.

Auction

Saturday 14December4pm

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PeterTeWahta 0423972034 peter@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

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Agent NicHunter 0421785512

nic@offermann.com.au

Agent

RebekahOffermann 0413044241

rebekah@offermann.com.au

15/16 SERENITYPLACE , NOOSAHEADS

Nestledharmoniouslywithinnatural conservation bushland,thisexceptional collectionof twenty-two luxuryapartments redefinessophisticationand comfort.Crafted by BlackburneJacksonarchitects, thesedesignsfeaturelarge,open-planlivingspaces thatfosteranintimateconnection to thesurrounding environmentwhileensuringeachresidenceremains distinctlyprivate.Accessibleviaelevatorfromthe

securebasementgarageorviathemaingate,ensuring anintimatesettingand exceptionalprivacy. Theideal north-southorientationmaximizesnaturallightand energy efficiency.Situatedonthecovetedfourthlevel, thissub-penthouseapartmentboastscaptivating north-eastfacingsidewindows, floodingthespacewith morningsunlightandprovidingbreathtakingviews.

Price $4.25M

Agent Michael McComas 0447263663 michael@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

23 LITTLESPRING SL ANE , LAKEMACDONALD

Pictureanexclusiveand exhilaratingultraserenesubtropicalparadise,surroundedbybotanical-like gardens, awildlife corridor,andanabsolute picturesqueand sought-afterlocation,somewhere betweenthesea spray ofNoosa MainBeach, café centralon Gympie TerraceontheforeshoreoftheNoosaRiver,andthe joysofvibrant Cooroy.Soakingupoodlesoffresh airandendlessskies,marvelatthe contemporary

residencefashionedwithravishing over-sizeddesign forwardspacesandsunnypersonalitythatplayupto thenumerousnaturalassets.Seamlesslyconnecting indoorstooutarewrap-aroundwide terraces perfectlycapturingnature’sbest as wellas amenuof entertainingoptions.Everyonce in awhile,aproperty takesyourbreath away.Thisisoneofthosemoments.

Price $1.75M

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Agent ChrisMiller 0412894542 chris@offermann.com.au

OPULENT NOOSA SOUND MASTERPIECE

INDULGE in the ultimate Noosa Sound lifestyle, a classy yet serene sculptured form with a moody-hued timber slatted brise-soleil, which from the cul de sac evokes privacy and mystery yet defines the streetscape of this prestigious address.

The bespoke gate opens into a walkway dominated by thoughtful established gardens and bridge over a lush pond. It seemingly morphs into a glimmering pool, spa with glass halo and feature daybed, a clever nod to Palm Springs mid-century modern design.

Cross the threshold into the alluring and remarkable residence. Marvel at the centrepiece of undoubtedly high glass paned and mighty spaces, a stunning stone fireplace flue extending two levels and light shadow dancing on endless polished timber and travertine flooring.

The immense open-plan yet designated living, dining, and kitchen zones, with floorto-ceiling auto disappearing doors, fan in a seamless fashion to outdoors. What a design triumph especially when one considers it entails a substantial outdoor room with integrated BBQ facilities and casual counter diner, maybe a servery or added kitchen prep space.

Its obvious the kitchen was designed by a culinary pro for the consummate entertainer. With multiple options indoors, alfresco, outdoors and boating, whatever the reason or season, it has every high-end necessity, accoutrement as well as a butler’s style pantry.

The wide covered terrace fringed with amazing palms and giant cycads, continues across the width of the residence. The ‘fan’ opens further, giving way to lush lawn to the revetment wall and long L-shaped jetty. Remember to check out nature’s verdant and serene best on the shore and banks opposite.

And what’s on the other end of the whisperquiet 48-metre waterfront? Just a few pleasure boat-lengths away is a white-sand beach and an almost unbelievable boat ramp and purposebuilt boat house with store room, workshop and more, a totally rare find on Noosa Sound and never to be repeated. In hindsight, a masterstroke.

Five bedrooms with terrace access, walk-in robes and individually styled ensuite bathrooms are absolutely resplendent and super-sized. Upstairs the premier king suite retreat has a fashionista-style dressing room, spa bath, double shower and lavish cabinetry. There’s an adjacent study also lounge with fireplace and timber atrium ceiling, also a 5-star bedroom as per others.

Plaudits for the acrylic glass bridge with large round skylight It connects the east and west

Address: 29 Cooran Court, NOOSA HEADS

Description: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 4 garage

Price: $35M Inspect: By appointment

wings to a pretty north-facing bedroom with coffered ceiling and plantation shutters. On the ground floor a premier king suite has a bathtub to drink in the water views. The fifth bedroom, perhaps study or gym is adjacent.

“Living in a stupendous residence of this caliber in a privileged location with nothing but sand and water out the front, really is the top prize,” remark Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Nic Hunter and principal Tom Offermann, “especially for boating, kayaking and swimming enthusiasts, Also those desirous of being so close to Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach.

“Adding to the exclusivity of the grand design, this residence, which has won the notable title of Queensland House of the Year, is a rare find indeed, with its house area of 1035m2. And it may never been repeated. Noosa Council has imposed a 500m² limit on the size of all new houses, regardless of the land area.

“This is the domain of the super canny, nothing has changed in what buyers search for, and their wish list is quite predictable. They want to be on the water, love privacy and a big block, but these are ultra scarce, as is being so close to Hastings Street, making this a bulletproof investment as well as the optimum dream come true.”

Facts & Features:

• House Area: 1035m2

• Land Area: 1020m2

• Waterfrontage: 48m w tidal white sand beach

• Boaties: jetty 11.4mx5m; boat ramp & boat house w store room, workshop & bathroom access

• Pool: heated + spa w glass halo + feature daybed

• Terraces: main off living w palms & giant cycads; 1 st level extends width of residence; both undercover

• Designer: Paul Clout Designs 2015; Winner Qld House of the Year; note - Noosa Council has imposed a 500m² limit on the size of all new houses, regardless of the land area

• About: entry w timber bridge over pond; upper level glass bridge connecting east to west wing + central round skylight; living w river stone eco (ethanol) fireplace w flue over 2 levels; auto lights; extensive travertine & polished timber flooring; high paned windows & auto/electric slide away doors; 4 oversized deluxe carpeted bedrooms w ensuite/ bathrooms & WIRs + terrace access -upstairs premier king suite retreat w dressing room & ensuite w spa bath, dble shower, bidet & WC + lavish cabinetry; adjacent study + leisure/ lounge w fireplace & timber atrium ceiling; 2 nd - nth- facing w sth terrace access; 3rd is nth-facing bedroom in west wing w coffered

Contact: Tom Offermann 0412 711 888 and Nic Hunter 0421 785 512, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE HOME

ceiling, plantation shutters & bath; 4 th downstairs premier king suite, ensuite w bathtub to view; 5 th bedroom adjacent; bathrooms all individual designs such as cabinetry w recycled timber sleepers, white granite topped & mosaic tiles; study out to upper terrace; office out to lawn & waterfront; C-bus security

• Kitchen: galley w 4.5m stone-topped cabinetry incl island w custom timber & stainless-steel pendant; wide indoor/alfresco counter diner; F&P dble fridges, dble dish drawers, 900 oven + gas cooktop; 2 Bosch ovens; walk-in pantry; outdoor room/kitchen

w Euromaid BBQ, wood burner pizza oven & hideaway TV;

• Inventory: negotiable

• Location: cul de sac; close to Hastings St, Laguna Bay & Main Beach; few mins further to Noosa National Park & Surfing Reserve; 9 mins to Noosa Spit Recreation Reserve at end of Hastings Street; Weyba Creek Bushland Reserve North & Weyba Creek Conservation Park; close to Noosa Sound restaurants & services + Noosa Village shopping precinct & essential services; 35min drive to Sunshine Coast Airport

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STUNNING APARTMENT; AMAZING OCEAN VIEWS AND LUXURIOUS FINISHES

EVERY day, you will feel as though you are waking up on top of the world from this luxurious beachfront apartment with breathtaking views of the sand and surf of Sunshine Beach, and a northeasterly aspect of the Coral Sea. Positioned directly across from the patrolled beach, you can go for a swim every morning taking in spectacular natural scenery in one of the most sought after locations in Southeast Queensland. When deciding which board to take out to suit the conditions of the day, you can first check the surf from your private balcony.

From the moment you walk into the apartment, your senses will be delighted with cool ocean breezes, light coastal tones, fresh salty air, and an abundance of natural light flooding in from wall-to-wall glass. Your eyes will be drawn to the balcony where you can truly appreciate commanding ocean vistas across the treetops. From here, you can watch whales migrating, dolphins frolic in the sea, and yachts glide by. The living area is spacious and serene with an open plan design making it an inviting space to relax and unwind.

Beautifully renovated, the fully equipped kitchen boasts a contemporary style with stone benchtops, sleek cabinetry, undermount sink, quality appliances, ample bench space, and is perfectly positioned between the lounge area and dining space.

Bedroom two has a Queen bed, built-in robe, and is served by a modern bathroom. The master bedroom is a tranquil haven with ocean views, a King bed, access to the balcony, walk-in robe and private ensuite bathroom. Wake up every day to the sound of waves crashing on the shore as the sun comes up over the horizon.

Located in ‘La Mer Sunshine’, residents and guests have access to complex amenities including a heated swimming pool, barbeque facilities, poolside seating, and lift access from the secure carpark. This furnished apartment offers a dream coastal lifestyle as a lock-up and leave holiday home, holiday let, or sensational permanent residence.

Positioned directly across from Sunshine Beach, the Surf Club is just 100 metres away, as well as shops, cafes, restaurants and bars of Sunshine Beach Village. With numerous scenic walking tracks in the area, you can even walk through the Noosa National Park to iconic Hastings Street with 5 star restaurants and boutique stores.

Note: Access for all inspections is via the Bryan Street pedestrian gate in Sunshine Beach.

Facts & Features:

• Apartment area: Approx. 107 m2

• Pool area: heated swimming pool in the complex

• Balcony: 1.8 m x 4.5 m plus additional balcony space off the master bedroom

• About: stunning ocean and beach views;

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conditioning; ceiling fans; single level living; plantation shutters; master has a walk-in robe and private ensuite; internal laundry for convenience; built-in robe in second bedroom

• Kitchen: stone benchtops; sleek cabinetry; fully equipped; undermount sink; quality

renovated

• Inventory: fully inclusive of furniture; walk-in ready for holiday letting

• Complex: La Mer Sunshine; barbeque area; heated pool; poolside seating; secure undercover parking; lift access straight from the

• Location: walking distance from Sunshine Beach Village; 100 m from the general store, shops, cafes, and restaurants; 850 m from Alexandria Bay Walk; 3.6 km from Hastings Street; 5 minute drive from major shopping at Noosa Junction

Address: 17/5 Belmore Terrace, SUNSHINE BEACH Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Auction: On site Saturday, 14 December, 3:00pm

Inspect: Saturday 30 November, 10.00am-10.30am and Saturday 7 December, 10.00am-10.30am Contact: Jesse Stowers 0414 367 282, TOM OFFERMANN

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ENCHANTING QUEENSLANDER

AN enchanting hinterland retreat revealing all the hallmarks of classic Queensland living. Set on an expansive 4,788m2 allotment, offering a sectional zone for the potential of a granny flat, with footings provided. This gorgeous property lies just four minutes from the heart of Eumundi and just a twenty-minute scenic drive to the world-renowned Hastings Street and Noosa Beach.

Immediately you are met with a charming colonial style exterior, with tropical and native foliage, which follows you around the property. The spacious entry is glazed with French windows, offering an abundance of natural light, which only furthers your interest to appreciate the craftsmanship of finishes in this home. Including tongue and groove panelled walls, hardwood timber floors, decorative cornices, French doors and original wood fireplace, which exudes a storybook allure.

The functional kitchen offers ample overhead and below storage, a double freestanding cooker and a wrap around, U-shape bench, providing plenty of preparation

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space. Kitchen duties will be a delight, with north easterly, green scape views, from your stunning louvre windows.

The two first-floor bedrooms are gracious in size, offering garden viewpoints from each window. Leading on to the newly constructed

Address: 1408 Eumundi Noosa Road, EUMUNDI Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 6 garage

Contact: Catherine Silveri 0435 803 337, RICHARDSON & WRENCH

and adjoined, king size parents retreat, with plenty of lounging room, WIR and luxurious wet room ensuite, including matt black finishes.

The main hallway and parents retreat have access to the newly constructed first floor alfresco and decking, offering a large outdoor

Price: $1,390,000 Inspect: By appointment

dining area, perfect for entertaining, with wrap around balcony.

The ground floor offers an incredibly spacious fourth bedroom, studio or entertainment room option, with exposed beam ceilings and an external powder room and laundry.

The rear grassed garden is a happy space for the whole family to enjoy. Plenty of shade is offered from large, established native trees, which were planted during the property’s history, as a once prosperous nursery. Further inclusions to this stunning family home include:

• Fully usable Acre

• Reverse cooling units and fans to each room

• A large double bay shed with power, roller doors and graded side access

• New 50,000-litre water tank

• Bore Water System

• Double electronic side access gate

• New boundary fencing

• Machinery work pad

• Solar power system

• Gas water heating

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

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 30TH NOV 10:00AM-10:30AM | 4TH DEC 2:00PM-2:30PM

KELSIE MELVILLE 0424 904 301 Auction 7th December 1pm

SCOTT COWLEY 0414 544 420

ELEGANT SPACIOUS RIVERSIDE VILLA

DISCOVER an immaculate north-facing duplex villa that promises a luxurious lifestyle in a coveted riverside location. Just a level stroll from the river, shops, restaurants, and cafes, this home seamlessly blends elegance with everyday convenience.

Inside, expansive open-plan living areas are adorned with beautiful hardwood timber floors, while the striking all-white kitchen caters perfectly to culinary enthusiasts and entertainers alike. With four spacious double bedrooms and three contemporary bathrooms, there’s ample room for family and guests.

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Step outside to find a heated pool with a serene waterfall feature and a poolside courtyard, ideal for relaxation or entertaining. An adjoining covered alfresco deck extends the outdoor living space, designed for year-round gatherings in comfort and style.

Thoughtfully crafted for modern living, this villa features ducted air conditioning, a 9.5kW solar system, a double lock-up garage with internal access, and secure remote driveway entry. Bathed in natural light, this peaceful retreat captures the essence of Noosa living in a quiet, secluded setting—a rare offering in this prestigious, highly sought-after location.

Address: 1/26 Elizabeth Street , NOOSAVILLE Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage

Inspect: Saturday November 30th, 10:00am - 10:30am and Wednesday December 4th, 2.00pm - 2.30pm Auction: Saturday, 7 December, 1pm on site

Contact: Scott Cowley and Kelsie Melville 0414 544 420, NOOSA ESTATE AGENTS

A NOOSA HINTERLAND RETREAT

SET on 2.1 acres of lush greenery adjoining parkland, this meticulously renovated home offers the perfect blend of contemporary elegance and hinterland charm. Designed for family living and entertaining, the single-level residence features four spacious bedrooms, two luxurious bathrooms, and multiple living areas.

The heart of the home is a new gourmet kitchen with premium appliances, stone benchtops, and shaker-style cabinetry, flowing to a north-facing alfresco terrace. Outside, a 10x4m inground pool, open-air timber deck, and firepit area provide stunning spaces to relax and entertain.

Practicality meets luxury with a double lockup garage, powered workshop, dual driveways, and sustainable touches like vegetable gardens and rainwater tanks. Rainforest walkways complete the serene setting.

Just minutes from The Doonan’s dining precinct, Eumundi markets, and Noosa’s beaches, this property offers a lifestyle of peace and convenience. Don’t miss this rare opportunity in the heart of the Noosa Hinterland.

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Address: 22 Laguna Grove, DOONAN Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Inspect: Saturday, 30th November 9.30am to 10am

Contact: Eliot and Kimberlea Krause 0409 920 861, KRAUSE PROPERTY GROUP

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

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NOOSA’S FINEST HOME HITS THE MARKET

HARCOURTS Property Centre is thrilled to announce the availability of an exceptional luxury property at 520/61 Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Heads, QLD 4567. Offered for sale by negotiation, this architectural masterpiece stands as a pinnacle of elegance and comfort within the Noosa Springs gated community, home to the acclaimed Noosa Springs Golf & Country Club.

Completed in 2008 and meticulously maintained since, this property exudes opulence with its European-inspired design and top-tier craftsmanship. From the custom-made iron security gate to the cobblestone driveway, every detail reflects luxury. The interior boasts polished limestone and blackwood parquetry floors, grand ceilings reaching over seven metres, and expansive windows that fill the space with natural light.

With a sprawling 1,476m² of north-facing land, this home is one of the largest in the area, offering five spacious bedrooms with two master suites. The downstairs master suite, comparable to a luxury hotel room, provides

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stunning views over the golf course, while the upper level seamlessly connects with living areas featuring Miele appliances, a butler’s pantry, and marble benchtops.

Marcus Dolby of Harcourts Noosa comments, “This home, meticulously designed by the owners to emulate a luxurious 5-star hotel, achieves that goal in every possible way.”

“Jump in your golf buggy and head to the clubhouse, where you can dine at the awardwinning Relish Restaurant, enjoy a game of golf or tennis, work out at the gym, swim in the 25-metre heated pool, or indulge in the day spa.”

“Everything you could ever need for a luxurious lifestyle is at your fingertips.”

This property presents an unparalleled opportunity for luxury homebuyers and investors seeking a residence that combines grandeur with superior functionality. Its location within the prestigious Noosa Springs community further enhances its appeal, promising a lifestyle of exclusivity and sophistication.

Life truly doesn’t get much better than this.

Address: 520/61 Noosa Springs Drive, NOOSA HEADS Description: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 5 garage Price: Price Guide $10M Inspect: Contact agent

Contact: Marcus Dolby 0415 558 656, HARCOURTS PRESTIGE NOOSA

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BOUTIQUE APARTMENT LIVING

THIS spacious ground floor apartment in the well-located ‘Alpha on Elanda’ – a stylish, modern building of only five apartments, offers exceptional privacy, convenience, and lifestyle.

Offering super-sized living with enough room for the family, the apartment comprises three bedrooms, two bathrooms, media room, open plan living/dining opening out to an expansive north and east facing wraparound terrace with leafy outlook, well equipped kitchen with walk-in pantry/laundry combo, and basement parking for two vehicles, plus storage.

The apartment is being sold fully furnished, so is turn-key ready to holiday-let and fully approved to do so; or move in yourself and embrace the very best lifestyle in beautiful Sunshine Beach, where the climate is warm, the beach stunning, and the natural surrounds spectacular.

Features include reverse cycle ducted air-conditioning, ceiling fans, easy-care tiled flooring in living areas, carpets in bedrooms, direct terrace access from two of the bedrooms, stone benches, quality stainless steel appliances, and shower over full sized bath plus

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Residents and guests at Alpha have access to a 16-metre lap pool and sunbathing terrace as well as communal grassy lawn space for children to play; tropical landscaped gardens frame the complex enhancing ambience and privacy, and there is lift access from the basement car park to the apartment.

From here there is a shortcut via secret garden access to a footpath leading straight to

the village in just two minutes where you can access dining and retail facilities, along with the surf club and patrolled swimming. Noosa National Park with its scenic walking trails to picturesque idyllic seaside pockets including Alexandria Bay is a 15 minute walk, and you can walk to Noosa Junction in approximately 25-30 minutes (or cycle in seven).

Buyers in the market for an approved holiday investment or a sea-change that’s not only

effortless to maintain but easy to lock-and-leave when off travelling should take a serious look at this – it’s ground floor position boosts space internally and externally and the location is prime.

• Spacious fully furnished ground floor apartment

• Alpha on Elanda complex of only 5 apartments

• Expansive wraparound north-east facing terrace

• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 separate living rooms

• Central kitchen with walk-in pantry/laundry combo

• Secure basement parking for 2 cars + storage

• Reverse cycle ducted air-conditioning + ceiling fans

• Onsite lap pool, lush tropical landscaped gardens

• Only two-minute walk to village via secret shortcut

• Approved for holiday letting

• Tightly held since 2007 – buy today & reap rewards

Address: 1 / 53 Elanda Street, SUNSHINE BEACH Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $2.2m Furnished Inspect: Saturday 30th November, 11-11.45am

Contact: Caitlyn McConnell 0417 637 697, SUNSHINE BEACH REAL ESTATE

7/14SOBRAONSTREET

SUNRISEBEACH

Stepinto aprimelifestylelocation,juststepsfromthesand,when youinvestinthisimmaculatetownhouseonthebeachsideof SunriseBeach.Themuch-loved‘StSobraon’complexiswellmaintained,andpositionedonestreetbackfromthebeachanda shortwalkto“Chalet &Co.”

•Privatenorth-facingrearcourtyard,complexpool

•Endtownhousewithabundantlightandseabreezes

•Largebalconiestothebedrooms –onewithoceanviewsand theothertothepool FORSALE $975,000 INSPECT SAT30NOV 10-10.45AM

CaitlynMcConnell M:0417637697

dual vanities in ensuite.

ACREAGE LIVING WITH ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES

SET in the serene cul-de-sac of Riverpark Drive, Ringtail Creek, this 3-bedroom, open-plan home on 5 acres of flood-free land offers a unique blend of peace, practicality, and potential. Tiled throughout, the spacious interiors include a private master suite and study thoughtfully positioned away from the additional bedrooms. The seamless flow from the living area to the large outdoor pool and entertainment space makes this property a haven for family living and relaxed entertaining.

Bordered by the tranquil Cooloothin Creek Nature Reserve on two sides and located near the Ringtail Creek State Forest, the property is an oasis for nature enthusiasts. A short 6km drive takes you to the charming village of Boreen Point on the shores of Lake Cootharaba, while the vibrant Noosa River is just under 15 minutes away. Families will also appreciate the convenience of the school bus service that stops at the end of the street, providing easy access to Tewantin School. Additionally, the property is zoned as Zone 5 under Council Rate Zoning, details of which are available on the Noosa Council website.

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Property Features:

• 3 bedrooms with abundant natural light

• Spacious, tiled open-plan living and dining areas

• Inviting large outdoor pool with an adjoining entertainment area

• 5 acres of flat, flood-free land for low-maintenance living

• Efficient irrigation system and dual septic setup

• Two large water tanks for sustainable water storage

• Expansive 5-bay shed for vehicles, tools, or hobbies

• Bordering Cooloothin Creek Nature Reserve and near Ringtail Creek State Forest

This is your chance to secure a well-equipped acreage property in a brilliant location. Whether you’re dreaming of a tranquil retreat or a familyfriendly lifestyle, this home delivers it all. Contact Beau today to arrange a viewing and take the first step toward making this your dream home!

Address: 15 Riverpark Drive, RINGTAIL CREEK Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: Inviting Offers Inspect: By appointment

Contact: Beau Lamshed 0402 699 303, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

PREMIUM FAMILY LIVING WITH PREMIUM POTENTIAL

DISCOVER the perfect blend of luxury, convenience, and space in this stunning twostorey, four-bedroom home, set on 979m2 in peaceful Yandina. Elevated to capture breathtaking views of the hinterland, this home is designed for families seeking a ready-made lifestyle without the delays and headaches of building but still with all the potential. Highend finishes, solar power and gas appliances provide a modern, sustainable touch, while the generous open-plan living/dining/kitchen area flows seamlessly outdoors to offer ample space for entertaining. With room for both a pool and a shed, this property allows you to expand and create your ultimate family retreat. Located on a private battle-axe block in a quiet, friendly neighbourhood, you’re just minutes from the highway, offering easy access to Noosa or the Sunshine Coast’s beautiful beaches.

• Elevated position with panoramic hinterland views

• Set on a spacious 979m2 battle-axe block

• Spacious four-bedroom, two-storey layout

• Solar power and gas appliances for sustainable living

• Premium finishes and modern design throughout

• Room to add a pool and shed, customising your family space

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• Quiet, family-friendly neighbourhood

• Easy access to Noosa, Mooloolaba, and the highway

Avoid the strain of building and step straight into this beautifully crafted home that’s ready for your family. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy the lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of— don’t let it pass by! Appointment by inspection, call Beau Lamshed to arrange.

• Furniture not included with sale - property styled by DYRE Property Styling.

Address: 9 Sunshine Grove Place, YANDINA Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: Offers Over $1,320,000 Considered Inspect: By appointment

Contact: Beau Lamshed 0402 699 303, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

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WarrenEvans 0428711163

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MelButcher 0407379893

“FromthemomentwemetMel,weknew thatwehadchosentherightagentforus. Fantasticmarketknowledge,outstanding communicationsatalltimes,and ultimateprofessionalism.The combinationofMelandLaguna,with theirextensivedatabaseandlocal knowledge,itwasaneasychoiceforus.”

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RogerOmdahl 0412043880 Popintoournewpremisesat2/239-245GympieTerrace,Noosaville.

“Rogeris averyexperiencedagentwith whom Ihadeveryconfidencein.His knowledgeoftheareaisvastandhis approachabledemeanourwasgreatly appreciated.Rogerwasextremelypatient andprofessionalthroughouttheprocess. Hereportedtomeonaregularbasisand keptmeupdatedeverystepoftheway.”

Seller

2/33 BluEfiNCourt,NoosavillE

•Stylish 2level duplex with privatenortherlyaspect

•Soughtafterground floormaster,appealinglyfreshensuite

•Openplanliving, kitchenwithstonebenchtops, dualsinks

•Upstairsare 2bedrooms, bathroom,homeofficeor4thbedroom

•Sunny balconyupstairs;ground level, peacefulprivatedeckarea

•LUG+carspace,lowbodycorps,low maintenance

•Strolltorestaurants,shops,NoosaRiver;5 minutes to HastingsStreet

•Qualitytenantinplace- idealinvestment/holdingopportunity,vacant possession canbeoffered

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MelanieButcher 0407379893

mel@lagunarealestate.com.au