Noosa Today - 13th December 2024

Christmas joy in convoy

Hundreds gathered at Peregian Beach on Monday afternoon to see Santa who joined council and the emergency services as they kicked off the 2024 Connecting Noosa Christmas Convoy.

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Debate deferred

For about three hours last week Noosa Councillors debated amendments proposed for its Noosa Plan 2020 before adjourning to allow more time for consideration, with the meeting to be resumed this Thursday 12 December at 9am.

Live music and business hours in the Noosa Junction hospitality precinct, the dwellings types including single houses and dual occupancies to be allowed in medium density zones and changes to tourism zones were among issues that most fuelled the debate.

The challenge for staff was to meet the state government’s SEQ plan dwelling targets and

maintain the Noosa lifestyle and character demanded by residents.

After passing state government approval in April 2024 the amendments, that had been made a year earlier as a result of recommendations from the Short Term Accommodation Monitoring Report 2022 and Noosa Housing Strategy 2022, were released for community consultation.

Council received 475 submissions including an online petition with 600 signatories.

Council staff considered all submissions from which they identified 10 key issue areas and made 18 changes to the amendments.

The key issues identified in the public submissions were:

1. Noosa Junction Hospitality Precinct - hours of operation extension and amplified music definition.

2. Noosa Business Centre.

Medium and High Density Residential zones.

6. Size of Small Dwellings.

3. Short term accommodation as an inconsistent use in Medium and High Density Residential and Centres zones.

4. Tourist Accommodation zone review - specific sites proposed to be rezoned.

5. Dwelling Houses becoming inconsistent in

7. Mandatory small dwellings in the Medium and High Density Residential Zones and dual occupancy becoming inconsistent in Medium Density Residential zones on lots 600sqm or greater.

8. Affordable Rental Premises and associated bonus provisions, including building height.

9. Environmental Conservation and Management zone and setbacks.

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The Christmas Convoy gets set to spread some Christmas cheer. (Rob Maccoll)

WEATHER

Convoy brings Christmas joy

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Now in its fourth year, the convoy travelled the streets with sirens blaring from Monday to Thursday to spread some Christmas joy across the shire.

Residents and visitors gathered along the mapped paths to wave at the passing parade or joined neighbours to celebrate together.

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Thanks to Hot91, ZINC96 and Tewantin Noosa RSL there were plenty of giveaways at scheduled stops along the way.

A surfie Santa hands out some lollies to waiting kids. (Rob Maccoll)

Noosa unites to give sight

The Fred Hollows Foundation is thanking the Noosa community for their continued generosity and support this year.

In 2024, The Foundation has seen 157 new donors from Noosa support their work, with 736 locals in total donating $184,317, helping the charity restore sight to people living with avoidable blindness around the world.

Demonstrating their community spirit, Queenslanders have donated an incredible $5,797,204 so far this year.

Founding director Gabi Hollows expressed her gratitude to the Noosa community for supporting The Foundation’s important work.

“Unfortunately, avoidable blindness is increasing globally, but we know that nine out of 10 cases of blindness and vision impairment are preventable or treatable,” Gabi said.

“We can do something about it. The Fred Hollows Foundation has restored sight to more than three million people and we won’t stop until we achieve our mission of ending avoidable blindness. We wouldn’t be able to restore sight to as many people here in Australia and around the world without the generosity of our community.

“Thank you to the people of Noosa for allowing us to carry on Fred’s vision of ending avoidable blindness.”

Chansouk, an imaginative girl from Lao PDR, regained her sight thanks to life changing surgery. When she was just two years old, she was on the verge of blindness after getting a traumatic eye injury from a nearby fire.

Chansouk’s family sought help at Oudomxay Eye Hospital, where Dr Senglar Laosern, who was trained by The Foundation, diagnosed her with cataract in her right eye. With only four eye doctors for every million people in Lao PDR, many children like Chansouk remain untreated.

Dr Senglar and visiting physician Dr Phatoumphone, who was also trained by The Foundation, performed successful surgery on Chansouk, bringing joy to her mother Nam.

“I would like to thank all the nurses and doctors, and The Fred Hollows Foundation,” she said.

Now aged nine, Chansouk loves maths

and dreams of becoming a doctor, just like Dr Senglar. Chansouk’s sight restoration journey highlights the critical need for eye care in Lao PDR and the life-changing impact it can have on young lives.

In Queensland, The Foundation partners with several organisations to improve access to eye care in regional areas including Palm Island and Mt Isa.

Last year, The Foundation performed more than 4.3 million eye screenings, distributed more than 6.8 million doses of antibiotics for trachoma and ran education sessions for more than 5.6 million adults and children globally.

For more information about The Fred Hollows Foundation or to help restore sight, visit hollows.org or call 1800 352 352.

IN BRIEF

Family treated after Noosa Heads fire

Woman and baby taken to hospital after Noosa Heads fire.

Paramedics assessed a man, a woman and a baby for smoke inhalation at the scene of a kitchen fire on Noosa Drive in Noosa Heads at 10pm on Sunday 8 December.

All patients were reported to be in stable conditions, with the woman and infant taken to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

Car and e-scooter accident in Mooloolaba

Paramedics took a stable man in his 30s to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital with minor injuries after a car and e-scooter crash on the Sunshine Motorway southbound at 2.45am on Saturday 7 December.

Man missing from hike at Mount Beerwah

Police resumed a search and rescue operation on Monday 9 December to find a 20-year-old man missing since 8 December.

The man is believed to have been hiking at Mount Beerwah and was last heard from around 1pm. A search and rescue operation began at Mount Beerwah on Sunday but was hampered by weather in the evening.

Various assets have been deployed to the area as part of the search including police officers on foot, Polair and SES drone capabilities.

Anyone with information is urged to contact to police.

School holidays have arrived and so has all the excitement of Christmas.

There were hundreds of well wishes at Peregian Beach on Monday to cheer on the annual Christmas convoy and loads of people came out to wave as they went by. The Christmas Convoy will be completing its round of the Shire on Thursday evening.

This weekend is packed with Christmas festivities around the Shire.

The Pomona Night of Lights will kick it off on Thursday from 4.30pm.

Don’t miss Christmas in Cooroy on Friday evening. The Santa race is always a sight to see and there are plenty of potential Christmas presents to be found at the Cooroy Butter Factory Artisan Market.

Noosa Chorale will be performing ‘Joy and Peace’ at The J on Friday night and Saturday afternoon.

Head to the river on Saturday evening for the Noosa River Carol Cruise from 4.30pm. There’s also a Community Christmas Party at Terella Brewing on Saturday from 12-6pm.

Tewantin lights up on Sunday with a Christmas Carnival from 3.45pm. There will be entertainment on stage and plenty of activities for all the family.

And the fun continues next week. On Wednesday don’t miss the 60th annual Peregian Beach Christmas Carols event from 3-8pm. If it’s jazz you like the Pomona Christmas Crackers jazz concert will be on next Thursday from 1-3.30pm at The Majestic.

Santa will be popping up in various locations including Main Beach and the shopping centres.

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Chansouk writing.

Chansouk, an imaginative girl from Lao PDR, regained her sight thanks to life changing surgery. (Supplied)

Children come to see the Christmas convoy as it begins.

Dawn Fraser recovering

Australian Olympic icon and Noosa legend Dawn Fraser is recovering in hospital from hip surgery after a fall last week at her daughter Dawn-Lorraine’s place in which she broke her hip and four ribs.

Family friend Ian Hanson told the ABC the 87-year-old was back up walking again after emergency surgery last Thursday.

Dawn-Lorraine thanked the doctors and nursing staff saying she could not be happier with her mum’s progress.

In a statement, Olympic gold medallist Lani Pallister said she was relieved to hear her godmother was doing well and receiving the care she needed from her family and the hospital staff.

“Dawn is not just an extraordinary athlete and icon, she is an incredibly special part of our life, and her wellbeing is always in our thoughts, regardless of any injury or illness she may face,” she said.

Mr Hanson said Fraser would remain in hospital for rehabilitation and the family asked that she be given privacy to continue her recovery.

In sporting terms Dawn is a phenomenon whose international accolades include World

Athlete of the Century.

Nationally in 1999 she was hailed Athlete of the Century by the Australian Sports Hall of Fame and National Living Treasure a year earlier.

She won her first Olympic gold medal in 1956 in Melbourne, winning the 100m freestyle in record time, gold in the 100m freestyle relay and silver 400m freestyle.

In 1958 she won two gold medals at the Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales and gold at the Rome Olympics in the 100m freestyle in 1960.

She picked up another four gold medals at the 1962 Commonwealth Games in Perth, becoming the first woman to swim 100m under one minute, and won her final gold medal in 1964 at the Tokyo Olympics in the 100m freestyle.

She has given back to her sport and other sports in numerous ways including as a mentor for able and disabled Australian Olympic Teams and founding member of the Laurels Sports Academy. She maintains an active role in the sporting and wider community and is actively involved in the Noosa Heads Surf Lifesavers Seahorse Nippers for children with special needs.

Debate deferred to allow more time for consideration

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1. Community Facilities zone - affordable housing.

After considering submissions relating to the Noosa Junction hospitality precinct staff sought to deal with business equity and resident noise issues by proposing extended hours of operation for food and drink outlets to 12 midnight seven days per week, that no amplified music is played indoor or outdoor beyond 9pm from Sunday-Thursday unless the site has been acoustically treated to the appropriate levels, and that new residential dwellings adjoining the major centre zone require acoustic treatment.

At the meeting Mayor Frank Wilkie said if councillors ratified the staff recommendation it would provide equity but would not stop future investigation taking place.

Staff told the meeting noise issues were governed though the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation. “We’re just saying they need to comply under noise requirements with liquor licensing, we’re just looking at opening hours,“ staff said.

“It provides clarity for people.“

After submissions were made in relation to dwellings in medium and high density residential zones, staff changed the amendments from “dwelling houses becoming inconsistent in medium and high density residential zones“ to “make the use of a dwelling house consistent and acceptable development subject to requirement if located on lots less than 500m2 in the Medium and High Density Resi-

dential zones and make the use of a dwellings house inconsistent on lots 500m2or greater in the Medium and High Density Residential zones“.

Cr Amelia Lorentson said this amendment had “caused widespread concerns“ raising questions over the erosion of property rights and character of Noosa and unfairly shifting the onus of housing issues on to individual property owners.

“How do we respond to property owners that feel land will be devalued,“ Cr Jess Phillips asked.

“It’s an issue that’s often put on table when you make changes to planning scheme,“ staff responded. “In the past changes haven’t affected property values in the way they thought. We have tested feasibility against contemporary market rates. That’s a response to those con-

cerns.“

Changes were also made to the amendments that made it mandatory for 75 per cent of all residential gross floor area to be small dwellings in the Medium and High Density Residential zones and dual occupancies to be inconsistent on lots 600m2 or greater, in response to submissions.

The changes retain the current Noosa Plan 2020 small dwelling bonus provisions as opt-in rather than mandatory in the Medium and High Density Residential zones and make dual occupancies consistent on lots less than 1000m2in the Medium Density Residential zone; and make dual occupancies inconsistent of lots 1000m2 or greater in the Medium Density Residential zones.

Council staff told the meeting under ministerial rules Council was now required to con-

sider any changes, consider submissions and submit the amended plan to the state. It was not at the stage for further community consultation.

“We need to consider all the issues the submitters raise but need to ensure the planning scheme becomes a framework to guide the future,“ staff said.

Staff said they had been working with the state government on the new SEQ regional plan for the past year with housing supply, diversity and delivery a key driver of that. They said a lot of pressure had been put on local governments to take more growth.

“Noosa is not immune to that. We were required to take our fair share and demonstrate we were able to meet population targets,“ staff said.

“It was important to meet dwelling targets in a manner appropriate to Noosa lifestyle, intensity, in a manner our residents expect.

“We were able to satisfy the government of the day that we could meet dwelling targets. We’ve been given indications of more pressure to take more growth.“

Staff said some zones were not being used to their full extent.

“We need to continue to demonstrate our planning scheme encourages the best utilisation of zones that’s appropriate for our character, our lifestyle.“

Council discussion on the amendments to the Noosa Plan 2020 will be continued at a Special Meeting at 9am on Thursday 12 December.

Olympian Dawn Fraser welcomes home Paris Olympians earlier this year with Olympian Benny Pike.

(Rob Maccoll)

Noosa Plan 2020 amendments will be on the agenda at a Council Special Meeting on Thursday.

E-bike worry

A Noosa resident who encountered a youth riding an e-bike in Noosa Heads National Park last Saturday holds serious concerns about the risk his behaviour poses for him or other part trail users, and he isn’t the only one riding illegally in Noosa’s national parks.

“I came across him coming down the Tanglewood Track at 4.30pm, having earlier seen him heading uphill at speed on a 4x4 access track,” Jan said.

“The Tanglewood Track is a steep, winding, narrow, rutted walking track on which pedestrians often have to stop or step aside to allow other walkers and runners to pass. In many places it would be difficult to get out of the way of an ebike, and the rider would have difficulty stopping, and young families often use this track.

“This is the second time I have come across a young male rider on the Tanglewood Track in recent months as well as seeing riders entering the park from Sunshine Beach.

“There is going to be a serious accident if ebike riding continues in the park, the tracks just aren’t suitable for mixed use.”

The state government is aware of illegal e-bike riding in national parks and is working to stop the activity.

A Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation spokesperson said department officers were working with Queensland Police Service on joint compliance exercises to target e-bikes and e-motorbikes within the national park, focused on education, noting that most illegal users are minors, and admitted no fines had been issued to date for illegal e-bike activity in Noosa National Park.

“Disappointingly, there has been a marked increase in illegal e-bike use in Noosa National Park and other protected areas on the Sunshine Coast,” the spokesperson said.

“When travelling through our national parks –whether on foot or bike – we should show respect and care for other park visitors who are there to appreciate and connect with nature.

“For those tempted to continue breaking the rules, be warned that fines of up to $483 can apply for riding an unregistered vehicle in a protected area.”

Jan said the damage bikes cause to the tracks makes a mockery of the work Parks is doing to upgrade track surfaces elsewhere in the park and believes parents need to take more responsibility.

“As with e-bike riding problems on our roads, this problem begins with parents allowing their kids to have the vehicles and not teaching or supervising safe and legal use. The young man in this photo thought my disapproval was totally unwarranted, he seemed to have no inkling of the risk he was posing to himself and others, or respect for the law he was breaking,” she said.

“It’s not ok for individuals like this to treat designated public pedestrian trails as their own private bike track.

The department spokesperson said they were in the process of updating signage to inform the public that e-bikes are not permitted within Noosa National Park.

Trails where e-bikes can be legally ridden can be found at visitnoosa.com.au/blog/cycling-innoosa-from-bush-to-beach and on the department website.

Have a say on Master Plan

The local community is encouraged to have a say on the revised draft Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan either online - before midnight, December 15 - or in person this Friday.

“We’d love to see young families come along and tell us their thoughts, we’ll even have a face painter for the kids while their parents have a say,” Noosa Council’s Community Engagement Advisor Caroline Osborne said.

The community pop-up will take place on the grassed area near the Boathouse on Gympie Terrace between 4pm and 6.30pm, Friday, December 13.

The reshaped master plan reflects the feedback of more than 2000 people who took the time to provide input during the second round of consultation in July.

“We’ve taken all of the feedback on board –the negative and positive – and revised the draft plan substantially to honour what we heard from the community,” Ms Osborne said.

Under the revised draft, the boat ramp area won’t change, but a slightly wider path with shade trees parallel to Gympie Terrace is proposed to improve pedestrian safety.

“The revised plan retains most of the carparking, except for 10 spaces along the road beside the boat ramp, with these proposed to become moped and motorcycle parking.

“Provision has also been made for disability and loading zone parking for nearby businesses.”

The tennis court will stay, and Council is working closely with the tennis club to explore the opportunity to transition to a multi-court facility over time, allowing, for example, basketball.

The revised draft Master Plan limits any new concrete or hard surfaces, but will pave the way for better shared pathways over time, plus allow for an upgrade of Pirate Playground, with scope for some new smaller nature play areas along the foreshore.

The revised plan will also see existing toilet facilities upgraded over time, and a new toilet facility built at Quota Park.

“Grassed areas in key locations will stay for easy beach access.”

Ms Osborne said just over 90 people had so far had a say during this round of consultation.

“We’d like to hear from everyone whether this revised plan hits the mark, especially those aged 15 to 44 to ensure we have equal input from residents of all ages,” she said.

“Come and see us on Friday, check out the draft plan, ask questions and have a say. We’d love to see you there. If you can’t make it, have a say via yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au.”

Have your say on the draft Noosaville Foreshore

E-bike riders in Noosa National Parks are raising concerns. (Supplied)

Noosa dad fined over e-bikes

Noosa police have fined a dad for allegedly allowing his teens to use an unregistered motor vehicle under Operation Zappo Stoppie.

The 58-year-old Sunshine Beach man was fined with two counts of permitting use of unregistered motor vehicle for allegedly allowing his children, 15 and 17-year-old boys, to ride e-bikes after being previously warned.

Operation Zappo Stoppie targets the illegal use of electric motorcycles and non-compliant electric bikes in the Noosa area to identify, prevent and disrupt illegal use of e-bikes and high-risk behaviours.

Since it began on 1 July to 4 November, police have completed 27 street checks identifying and warning 31 juveniles, issued eight infringements and impounded three bikes.

Police have also charged 24 people with 83 offences including 21 counts of unlicensed driving, 20 counts of use unregistered vehicle, 20 counts of drive uninsured vehicle, two counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and one count of drink driving.

Police are continuing to investigate a further 18 recorded incidents involving an additional 30 offences.

Noosa Heads Senior Constables Danny Baker and Tom Ayling said it was vital for the community to understand the rules and regulations.

“It’s important to note that Operation Zappo Stoppie does not include targeting electric scooters – police are addressing the dangerous and illegal use of those devices through other enforcement and education activities,” Senior Constable Baker said.

“We frequently receive complaints from concerned community members about children riding electric mororcycles in ways that are not only dangerous to the rider, but also other road users and pedestrians and it seems unfortunately evident that it is only a matter of time before someone is seriously injured or killed.

“In some instances we’re also seeing young people who have been caught offending on e-bikes move to the use of even more powerful road-registerable sports-style motorcycles.

“These trends have confirmed our focus needs to remain on electric dirt bikes, modified electric bikes and road registerable sports style motorcycles due to the significant risk of injury or death to these inexperienced riders and members of the public.

“It’s shocking to see children as young as 12 riding bikes powerful enough to be considered a motorbike or vehicle that must be registered, insured and driven by a licence holder.

“Just as an electric battery doesn’t change a car from being a car, compared to a petrol car, neither does an electric battery change a motorbike from being a motorbike.

“The rules around the use of a motorbike doesn’t change, regardless of if it’s powered by petrol or an electric battery.

“We will continue with enforcement activities like Operation Zappo Stoppie and educational initiatives like presentations at local schools, but we also need parents to support us in keeping their children safe.

“I ask parents to please make yourself aware of

Teenager flown to hospital after motocross crash

A teenage boy has been airlifted to hospital after a motocross crash at Glen Echo.

The Sunshine Coast-based LifeFlight helicopter was tasked to a recreational park at 11am on Tuesday 3 December.

It’s believed the boy crashed his motorbike on to a raised corner of the track.

the rules and regulations around the use of electric motorcycles and electric bikes, and carefully consider if it’s appropriate for your child to ride one.

“In the lead up to Christmas, I ask that parents also think twice before buying an e-bike for a child that is not able or old enough to ride it legally. Electric motorcycles and electric bikes are not toys.

“Parents can be fined or charged for permitting their children to ride unregistered vehicles as well as ride vehicles when unlicensed.”

Operation Zappo Stoppie is ongoing and police will be increasing their presence in the Noosa area with an expected increase in e-bike users as children head into the school holidays.

For more information: qld.gov.au/transport/ safety/rules/wheeled-devices/electric-bicyclerules

He was airlifted to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.

A teenage boy has been airlifted to hospital after a motocross crash at Glen Echo.(Supplied)

The LifeFlight helicopter landed close to the scene and the LifeFlight critical care doctor, flight paramedic and local Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) paramedics treated him for a significant leg injury.

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Noosa police have completed 27 street checks, identifying and warning 31 juveniles. (Supplied)

Operation Zappo Stoppie is ongoing and police will be increasing their presence in the Noosa area.

Keg ‘legend’

An empty Heads of Noosa beer keg has aided the rescue of a father and his young son caught in a dangerous rip on the Sunshine Coast.

Local man Matthew Neale was at Marcoola beach early Friday morning, 29 November, when he noticed a the pair caught in a rip.

The quick-thinking life-saver-in-training grabbed an empty Heads of Noosa beer keg that was sitting outside the Marcoola Surf Club and raced into the surf.

Matthew is six weeks into his Bronze Medallion Certification and had arrived at the beach for a training session but was a day early.

Rather than waste the trip, he decided to go for a walk along the beach when he noticed the pair in distress.

Running back to the clubhouse he looked for a rescue board but to no avail, at 7am the clubhouse was still locked up.

He grabbed the next best thing, an empty Heads of Noosa beer keg. He sprinted back to the beach and swam out to the pair. He called out to the father and told him to hang in there and was eventually able to bring them back to shore safely

and unharmed.

Matt said it was a very emotional experience, “we’re both big Ocker guys but I think we realised how close it was to a very different ending. Once we’d got over the shock, we shared a hug and both shed a tear.”

Brothers, Lance and Craig from Heads Of Noosa heard about the story and wanted to meet the hero who used one of their empty kegs to save two lives.

“Our kegs have been used for a lot of things over the years – barstools, makeshift weights, but never a floatation device,“ Lance Masterton said, co-founder and head brewer.

“We were absolutely stoked that one of our kegs played a part in this rescue. Matt is an absolute legend, so we wanted to come down to Marcoola and thank him personally.

“We’re also giving him a couple of cartons of Heads of Noosa for his trouble.”

With the summer season just weeks away, this heartwarming story certainly serves as a timely reminder to only swim between the red and yellow flags.

Police seize 12 firearms

Police have found and seized 12 firearms from a Bald Knob property after two men allegedly obstructed police on 2 December.

Police were conducting traffic patrols on Maple Street, Maleny around 6.40am when an officer observed an orange Ford Fiesta with false registration plates.

The unlicensed driver allegedly failed to stop for police and continued driving to a property on Hillside Lane at Bald Knob.

When police attempted to arrest the man on the property for disqualified driving, a second man allegedly obstructed police from arresting the driver.

Further crews arrived, supported by Polair, to arrest both men and execute a search warrant.

During the search, the Sunshine Coast Tactical Crime Squad located and seized several false number plates, a hydroponic set up, small quantities of THS, GML, mushrooms, cannabis, various tablets and liquids, seedlings as well as drug utensils.

Police also located and seized ammunition and 12 firearms including shot guns, rifles, handguns.

The vehicle has also been impounded for 90 days.

A 65-year-old Maleny man has had his firearms licence revoked and has been charged with three counts of offence to buy or possess medicines or hazardous poisons and one count each of producing dangerous drugs, possessing dangerous drugs, possessing anything used in the commission of crime, unlawful possession of weapons and secure storage of weapons.

He is due to appear in Caloundra Magistrates Court on 9 January.

Police are continuing to find the man driver of the car.

Sunshine Coast District Officer Acting Superintendent Chris Toohey said investigations are ongoing.

“ThisseizuredemonstratestheQueensland Police Service’s commitment to keeping our community safe with 12 less firearms in our community,” Acting Superintendent Toohey said.

“This is part of our wider focus on disrupting the illegal use and movement of firearms.

“People who obstruct police, violently or otherwise, will be met with a significant response from Sunshine Coast police.

“The safety of our officers is of upmost importance to me so police will always swiftly respond to anyone who threatens that.”

Anyone with information regarding this investigation or the whereabouts of the unlicensed driver is urged to contact police.

At Infinity Home Care, we want to take a moment to wish our incredible staff a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Your dedication and the loving care you provide to our clients mean the world to us.

To our wonderful clients in Laguna Estate and the local community, Merry Christmas! We are so grateful for your trust and support. It has been an honor to be a part of your lives, and we send our heartfelt well wishes as we welcome the new year.

Thank you for allowing us the privilege of caring for you.

Police seized 12 firearms from a Sunshine Coast property after two men allegedly obstructed police. (Supplied)

Lance Masterton from Heads of Noosa with the rescuer Matthew Neale. (Supplied)

Time to help your mates

We SMS blokes (Salvos Mates Support) are an all-new group of local Salvos volunteers - offering our time and compassion for our mates out there who are finding it tough.

The Noosa region is where we are now launching our blokes’ help package, the first of its kind for the Salvos in Australia.

We bring a new laid-back dimension in helping guys undergoing stress and anxiety. We are your mates, offering you enjoyable activities as an alternative to counselling or specialist treatment. It’s your choice of activities to share with us.

For example, it could be surfing, sailing, outrigger canoe, fishing, 4WD, bush-walking, art, meditation, cooking, gardening, etc. We have so many options to share and enjoy with you, mostly outdoors, in this magic part of the Sunshine Coast. What better de-stressing therapy than that?

If you are going through tough situations like grief, divorce, retrenchment, loneliness, financial stress, homelessness, depression, etc – we can walk this journey with you as your trusted mates. Blokes are welcome to contact us from late teens

through to any age. We have had training in men’s mental health and wellbeing, but we are not experts. We don’t steer you towards any activity. In the true Salvos spirit, we welcome all blokes regardless of faith, race or culture. We are your mates, here to help you to de-stress and get back on your feet.

It’s all private and confidential between you and us. Typically, two of us would initially chat with you for an hour over a coffee – eg on a riverside park seat bench or walking along the beach. Up to you how much you disclose to us about your stress. We like to know a little about your past and your current stressful situation, but we are more focused on here and now and your own way forward. We aim to get some spark back into your life, mate! So much easier after that to sort out your worries.

The Noosa Council has kindly awarded Salvos Mates Support a grant for 2025. We are also sponsored and assisted by our residents, our local businesses and the Salvos Family Stores. Find out more at webofhope.au/sms

Bill’s ears remote controlled thanks to new service

Sunshine Coast Health teams are expanding telehealth services, with staff now able to use the technology to remotely tap into and adjust patient’s cochlear implant devices, from the comfort of their home.

Bill Wiltshire said before receiving his cochlear implant, his hearing problems had become so severe he couldn’t even effectively speak with his family on the phone.

“I got to a stage in my life where it was pretty lonely because of my hearing, I couldn’t converse with people very well,” Bill said.

“The first time I actually met Bill, we had to use a tablet screen with speech-to-text, because he couldn’t understand what we were saying verbally at the time,” Telehealth Clinical Nurse Amie O’Sullivan said.

Cochlear implants have given the 94-yearold an opportunity to regain his quality of life.

However, the implants need regular checks and adjustments, and the ongoing service he needs operates from Brisbane.

“He lives in a residential aged care facility, so he would have to rely on someone else for transport – it’s a really big day out, and he does have certain health conditions that affect his travel as well,” Amie said.

The Telehealth service means he can now have his appointment with the audiologist from the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, all from the comfort of home.

The audiologist can even remotely adjust the volume and settings on his implants.

Bill said he is very thankful to have the stress taken out of his appointments.

“At 94, you don’t need stress,” he said.

“That blows me away, the fact that I can sit here and talk to Barbara, she’s in Brisbane, and we can sit here and exchange things.”

Amie said telehealth was continuing to ex-

“The clinician in Brisbane actually connects remotely to the laptop and we plug his cochlear implant into the laptop and they’re able to program it from Brisbane with us there.”

pand to new specialties, to make appointments more accessible to those who have barriers, such as medical conditions, holding them back from travel.

“It’s great working together as a state to get people the care that they need to where they are, we’re such a big area in Queensland that telehealth enables us to offer people care that they may not otherwise be able to access.”

Sunshine Coast Health facilitates telehealth appointments from people’s homes, as well as from the Gympie Hospital, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, and Nambour General Hospital.

If patients are interested in telehealth appointments, they should ask their clinician if it would be suitable for them at their next appointment.

Cochlear telehealth patient Bill Wiltshire and Sunshine Coast telehealth clinical nurse Amie O’Sullivan. (Supplied)

The Salvos Mates Support volunteers in Noosa. (Supplied)

Woman fed dingo, fined

A repeat offender has been fined for the second time after she illegally fed a dingo on K’gari, with the incident captured on dashcam by patrolling rangers.

Feeding dingoes once is enough to teach them to associate humans with food, which puts people and dingoes at risk.

Habituated dingoes can approach unsuspecting people for food and become aggressive if they don’t receive it, and dingoes are vulnerable to vehicle strike if they approach cars for food.

Compliance manager Mike Devery said rangers from the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation were driving along the beach to provide Be dingo-safe! education to visitors when they witnessed the offence.

“The incident occurred on 24 November 2024, when the woman was fishing on the beach at Waddy Point on K’gari and a juvenile dingo was loitering nearby,” Mr Devery said.

“The woman threw a small fish that had been caught to the dingo, which carried it a short distance up the beach before eating it.

“After being questioned by the ranger, the 26-year-old woman admitted that she fed the dingo, which is extremely disappointing.

“The woman received a $2580 penalty infringement notice, which is the maximum onthe-spot penalty for deliberately feeding a dingo.

“When the rangers clarified the woman’s details, our records showed it was her second fine for dingo offences on K’gari.

“In April 2022, the woman was fined $413 for food availability in her camp site at the Wongai camping area.

“It is frustrating to have a repeat offender on the island who doesn’t care about the safety of

people or dingoes.

“Hopefully she has learned an expensive lesson this time, and we hope the dingo doesn’t suffer any adverse effects after being fed.

“People who feed dingoes can expect to be fined, as rangers can be anywhere at any time to witness offences.

“We routinely receive videos, photos and information about dingo offences from tourist operators, police and residents and visitors.

“We are asking people to report all offences as soon as possible, and I remind people that the maximum court-imposed penalty for feeding dingoes is $26,614.”

It is an offence under the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 to feed a native animal in the wild that is dangerous, venomous or capable of injuring a person.

People are encouraged to be dingo-safe and report any concerning dingo encounters by calling 07 4127 9150 or emailing dingo.ranger@des. qld.gov.au

Visitors to K’gari are reminded to Be dingosafe! at all times:

• Always stay within arm’s reach of children and young teenagers.

• Always walk in groups and carry a stick.

• Never feed dingoes.

• K’gari’s environment provides plenty of food for dingoes, and they do not need to be fed.

• Camp in fenced areas where possible.

• Do not run. Running or jogging can trigger a negative dingo interaction.

• Lock up food stores and iceboxes, even on a boat.

• Never store food or food containers in tents.

• Secure all rubbish, fish and bait.

Sunshine Beach man

charged

with sex offences

A man has been charged with sexual offences that allegedly occurred at a home massage business in Sunshine Beach in November 2024.

The 34-year-old Sunshine Beach man has been charged with one count of rape and two counts of sexual assaults.

He is due to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on 16 December.

Sunshine Coast Criminal Investigation Branch Officer in Charge Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Chris Duhig said investigations remain ongoing.

“Our investigations lead us to believe there may be more victims,” Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Duhig said.

“We appealing to anyone with further information relating to the matter or victims of similar incidents at the massage business to come forward.

“There are multiple ways to report what has happened to you depending on your situation.”

If you’ve experienced sexual assault, it is not your fault and you are not alone.

If there’s an immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000). Report online via: forms.police. qld.gov.au/launch/SexualAssault, over the phone or face to face at a police station.

For confidential information, counselling and support, call the State-wide Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 or 1800 RESPECT for 24-hour help.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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On The Soapbox

Johann Holdysz

Conflict real and will increase

Australia’s experiment with alcohol consumption underwent a period of deregulation to encourage more civilised European or continental drinking habits. Instead, deregulation of liquor licensing resulted in the development of “entertainment precincts” in metropolitan areas, drawing people in from regions to drink and gamble, and alcohol became a feature of leisure time in Australia (Australian Family Physician, June 2014).

Councillor Amelia Lorentson’s Notice of Motion towards establishing Noosa Junction as a Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) in the midst of a well-established residential area consisting of families and predominantly over 50s is not a good idea. In my view, such a proposal is a form of State Facilitated Development (SPD) process that would override existing noise requirements.

In her article “Push for precinct plan” - Noosa Today 18 Oct 2024 P. 26, Amelia states that “this is a step towards ensuring Noosa Junction becomes a place where the community can thrive and our vibrant live music and entertainment culture flourish without conflict”. Despite her good intentions, this is not true; the conflict is real and will increase. Better to maintain the status quo with existing earlier closing licensing hours (with some exceptions) and established noise controls. The residents say “The Junction has long been a home to restaurants and cafes without issue but trading as bars with a focus on alcohol and music almost every night of the week is a different thing”.

Musicians talk about self-regulation and the SEP requires the submission of acoustic reports, and potential noise attenuation measures to help meet set noise levels (e.g. 88dBA for the Nambour SEP) which under a separate by-law process is

complex and with no guarantees. Under SEP’s the zoning gives the council the ability to prioritise entertainment venues over residential development. We do not need a Nambour or Fortitude

Valley style SEP in our midst with its guaranteed problems to detract from the natural beauty and attractiveness of this area for which people come from around the world, or to disturb the local residents in any way.

Council should address all the mental health impacts such as environmental and alcohol harm, existing traffic congestion, limited access to our small recreational spaces and overdevelopment pressures taking place at the same time. Councillor Lorentson said nothing about the local residents’ very clear message that the proposal is not workable and must be moved elsewhere, or to justify her obvious “push” for a Noosa Junction SEP other than to reiterate the well-used supportive

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Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie recognised the issues in hand (in his view) stating – “We’re wanting to strike a balance there, because we want to encourage live music and an active and vibrant live music scene. “But you know, especially in the junction, with residents so close, it has to be within reason. It’s a very difficult balance” - (ABC SunshineCoast26Sep2024)’. NeitherFrankWilkienor Amelia Lorentson mentioned the more important, weightier, and more serious concerns expressed by the local residents, the alcohol, the anti-social behaviour, the domestic violence, their safety or the external pressures of over-development and over tourism faced by them.

Council at a scheduled Special Meeting on Thursday, 12 December 2024, will deliberate on

the proposed amendment. What the local residents are seeking from Council is to have their rights protected, not eroded. Noosa Police Senior Constable Mark Jones stated it quite bluntly “One victim of domestic violent is one to many.” The statistics and the reality on the ground demand that Council reject the proposed amendment. It is time to say enough is enough. Sandy Bolton stated it quite well (Noosa Today 12/08/2023) - “It is time to be vigilant and for all to get involved as we do not need any additional strain on our environment, infrastructure and amenities, nor the character and built environment that makes Noosa a unique destination and home”.

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Low profile Noosa cinema centre in Noosa Junction. (Supplied)

How long is wait for nucula power?

How will going ‘nucula’ make Australians feel better off according to the atomized thinking of the fossilized fools? Just asking how long it will take to feel better off?

Margaret Wilkie. Peregian Beach.

Great job

Congratulations to our clever Council crews, out and about around the Shire refurbishing all our benches and picnic tables; very meticulous, perfectionist work. For they are jolly good fellows, hip hip hooray.

Susie Osmaston, Noosa Heads

Thankyou to kind, honest person who found my bank card and handed it in to the Bunnings desk last Saturday, my grateful thanks and best wishes for Christmas and New year.”

M. Gale

Carols conscience

In ‘A Christmas Carol’, Charles Dickens writes, “For it is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas, when its mighty Founder was a child himself.”

As adults, can we rediscover our inner child at Christmas through the joys and truths of life in the words of carols and that child from Bethlehem?

Inspiring insights abound in carols ranging from traditional hymns to jaunty jingles and parched outback variations to snow for Santa and the reindeer to cross.

Our homegrown versions include cheeky sunburnt ditties and instructions on how to make gravy.

An unfamiliar carol about Bethlehem includes the lyric “There’s a new kid in town and he’s lying in a manger down the road.”

Sadly, the location of the manger is beset by devastating wars where a militant group has decided to reignite a civil war while everybody is so distracted fighting other wars in the Middle East.

In our lucky country, the verbal civil war that erupts leading up to Christmas is about Austra-

lia Day. Amid the national navel gazing we can be distracted from fellow Australians struggling through Christmas to reach Australia Day. Their plight is captured in an unfamiliar Christmas carol about a man facing the loneliness of the end of his marriage and placing just one gift be-

neath his tree with a card saying, “Merry Christmas to Me.”

Can we rediscover our inner Christmas child to reach out with kindness and help those bereft from losses and homelessness find their joyful inner child filled with hope in 2025?

As Charles Dickens says in ‘A Christmas Carol, “I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.

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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

Biggest project in 50 years

A unique collaboration between the Queensland Government, the Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust, and award-winning Sunshine Coast-based Oly Homes has successfully delivered eight affordable modular homes and Gold LHA (Livable Housing Australia) accessible units for the Thursday Island community.

The project includes three two-bedroom homes, three studio units, two Gold LHA accessible units, as well as a residence for the local minister.

Constructed at Oly Homes’ Yandina and Cooroy factories, general manager Steven Nousala described it as the most logistically challenging

project in the company’s 50-year history.

“We are so thrilled to have delivered this project on time and within budget for the people of Thursday Island,“ Steve said.

“We know housing supply and affordability is a major issue within the community and modular homes provide a great solution as land supply and construction costs make the delivery of new homes more challenging.

“We’ve worked closely with the Queensland Government as well as the Uniting Church and local stakeholders to design these homes with the local climate and cultural needs at the top of our priority. We’ve also added turfing, fencing and driveways for each home so it’s a high quality fin-

ish where I am sure each resident will be incredibly house proud.

“We are very proud of the way our team has completed, delivered and installed these homes in just eight months. A project of this size and scale should take up to two years but we knew that supplying housing to the local community was a major priority so we worked hard to meet this super tight deadline.”

Rev Bruce Moore, Moderator of the Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod said it was important to provide affordable homes for Thursday Island families.

“The Thursday Island community is remarkable, and we give thanks to them and the Torres

Chamber celebrates a successful year

As the year draws to a close, the Noosa Chamber of Commerce and Industry held its annual AGM, marking a confirmation of leadership and celebrating a successful year of community and business achievements.

In his President’s Report for 2024, Ralph Rogers said: “Thanks to the dedication of the team this year the results have been outstanding. Measuring the calendar year of 2024 the program has been breathtaking and only possible due to the efforts of the events team led by Caroline Edgington and the educational learning programs led by Andrew Davidson of Team Body Corp. All of this has only been possible because of the quality of the entire team - all working together.”

“This year so far without the 70 guests here today at our Xmas function – thanks to our many event sponsors and our major sponsors, we have held 10 social events mixed between coffee catchups and sunset drinks with a total of just over 500 business attendees and nine educational learning events made up of the meet the candidates, two large format seminars and six classroom format personal development sessions totalling 566 business attendees. In addition to the above Noosaville Business Association members have also attended our events ticketed through an external system. For a vol-

untary organisation this performance is exceptional.”

Mr Rogers acknowledged the presence of Clare Stewart as acting chair during the election process to ensure proper governance of the

and

Anumis legal to count the secret ballot votes.

The election outcome resulted in all of the management committee being re-elected with no changes. For 2025 these are:

Strait Thursday Island Uniting Church congregation for their commitment and partnership,“ Rev Moore said.

“Projects like this cannot be delivered in remote locations like Thursday Island without the collaboration between the Queensland Government, the local community including the Uniting Church and private enterprise.

“We thank all of the stakeholders who have helped bring this project to life as we work towards supporting the close knit community of Thursday Island. These homes are incredible and built specifically for our community’s needs and the quality finishes provide a homely welcome for each of the tenants.”

President Ralph Rogers, Vice Presidents Maryanne Edwards, Joel Laventure, and Tim Rook, Secretary Ingrid Jackson, and Treasurer Karen Cook-Landen.

Committee members: Andrew Davidson, Caroline Edginton, Melinda Gannon, Jacqueline Gray, Pat Rogers, and Nicky Turner.

Following the AGM, members gathered for a festive celebration at Lucio’s Marina Restaurant, a picturesque location on the river at Noosa Marina. The event set a high bar for Chamber Christmas celebrations with food seamlessly provided while fostering networking among attendees to reconnect with old friends and make meaningful new connections.

Musical entertainment was provided by Sunshine Coast brothers Frank and Louis, who have been winners of the Noosa Busking Championship and Australian National Busking Champions. The Chamber is proud to have been able to support and promote theses talented young musicians, who can be booked via their Instagram @frankandlouismusic.

Planning for next year’s events is already underway, promising another year of engagement and growth.

To join the chamber in 2025 visit Noosa Chamber of Commerce & Industry website.

AGM

Nadine and Mira Love of

Noosa Chamber of Commerce and Industry management committee re-elected at AGM. (Supplied)

Nine modular homes and accessible units have been built for the Thursday Island community.

(Supplied)Sunshine Coast-based Oly Homes has just completed the largest project in its 50-year history.

Unlocking Olympic potential

Switzerland-based World Academy of Sport chief executive officer Chris Solly has encouraged the Sunshine Coast community to band together to explore the many possible long-term returns as an Olympic and Paralympic co-host in 2032.

Chris has more than three decades of experience in global sports development and management and was instrumental in the conception and creation of Olympic and Paralympic Games Knowledge Services (OGKS), a joint venture with the International Olympics Committee.

Prior to this, Chris was the inaugural chief executive of the Australian Ski Institute as a forerunner to the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia, an internationally recognised high-performance centre of athletic excellence, and has represented Australia at five Winter Universiade’s, on four occasions as Chef de Mission.

Chris has personal and professional ties to the region, collaborating closely with the University of the Sunshine Coast, and dipped into this wealth of knowledge while speaking at a Sunshine Coast 2032 function on 12 December.

“Every Games City has its opportunities and challenges and we can learn a lot from past success stories,” said Solly.

“I spent 11 years living in the north of England in a City called Manchester, they had the most outstanding CEO of the City, Sir Howard Burnstein, who was instrumental in the establishment of the World Academy of Sport and they have led the way globally as to how sport can make a difference to a city.

“Being a post-industrial town, with many residents still suffering from this socially and financially, Howard had a simple test each time we talked about a major event, Will it produce jobs? Will it regenerate a part of the city? Will it make residents more active?

“They were three simple questions that if the sports team could not answer, they knew there was no point even having a conversation. It forced the management and operational teams to think about how sport could support the community’s needs, not how the community could support sport.

“This is essentially the secret sauce in achieving both returns for the community and for sport, where one plus one equals 10.“

The benefits of being a Games City go far beyond hosting the events themselves, with Chris encouraging people from all walks of life to get behind creating sustainable benefits for the community.

“Australia has one of the best National Olympic Committees in the world, the support for our athletes is on the whole terrific for the population and size of the country, I would encourage people to start their own Games Journey, maybe not as an athlete, but as a community coach, as an administrator, completely outside the Games but using the deadline to achieve a personal or family goal by the start of the Games,” he said.

“You know the 2032 events coming to the Coast, so having a focus on those sports along with the other sports in the games and supporting young athletes to do their best in these sports is a great place to start. Then making sure that there are also easily accessible clubs for athletes to join those sports locally is also very important.

“Finally educating local fans to follow these aspirants and understand the sport itself is vitally important, this then extends the value of the engagement leading into the games and well after as a social legacy.”

This style of lateral thinking means the Sunshine Coast has the opportunity to see benefits across all industries when community stakeholders think beyond simply supporting sporting events.

“What is clear is that the Sunshine Coast has the most amazing natural assets with three interconnecting UNESCO Biospheres, and this is unique. In my opinion, this should be considered as one of the key opportunities to share the way of life this creates and what it means to future generations,” Chris said.

“We know through other work we do globally in education that the youth of today do feel that the future is uncertain because of global warming driven by today’s lifestyles. The Sunshine Coast bucks this trend, it is such a unique place, respecting the Indigenous way of life and molding this with a sustainable model for the future. Probably still not perfect, but a lot better than other environments.

“The university is a leader in supporting Australia’s island neighbours, many of whom are at the forefront of global climate change and its im-

pacts. My advice would be to continue to work together to capitalise on this, perhaps we should aspire to have a Nobel Laurate in this space coming from the local community. This in many ways is an academic Games gold medal.

“We must remember, in my opinion, the most important sponsor of the Games is the taxpayer, the local community and working as a team with the Games’ structures is critical.”

World Academy of Sport chief executive officer Chris Solly. (Supplied)

Take a trip back to 1950s

Set in 1959, Cafe Puccini by Wide Bay author Tony Matthews is a lighthearted and humorous pastiche of events surrounding the lives and adventures of numerous colourful personalities who live in a small Queensland country town called Wellsprings, situated on the banks of a wide, slow-moving river.

Internationally acclaimed Academy Award winning actress, Hayley Mills has touched her magic-wand to a new book by an Australian novelist, stating: “You’ll fall in love with every single character“.

This latest book by the reclusive Welsh-Australian utilises many true and astonishing stories which the author researched during his years as one of Australia’s most experienced authors and historians.

When Cactus Bob, who had once miraculously survived a crocodile death-roll, begins receiving colour-coded messages on his ‘factory-reject’, 1950s, black-and-white television, he has to decide if they have somehow been placed there by the wily old Chinese trader who had sold him the clapped-out TV, or if they really are super-urgent warnings from outer-space.

What happens next is a hilariously heartpounding story.

‘“I wanted to make this a non-violent, feelgood story so it was important for me to be able to create characters to whom readers could relate,“ Tony said.

“There are characters from a wide range of backgrounds including an irascible cafe proprietor who has managed somehow to mislay his wife for 13 years; a former circus strongman from Turkey who is 99 years of age and who actually eats dynamite; a wealthy businessman whose great-grandfather, a Zulu warrior, had fought the British Redcoats at Rorke’s Drift; a Scottish boat-builder named Jimmy who is constructing a ‘monument to the stars’; a beautiful blond woman who had worked for the Norwegian Resistance during the Second World War, and even a Mombasa belly-dancer who is also a white witch.“

Tony’s inspiration for Cafe Puccini came from a series of interviews he recorded many years ago while writing and directing a television documentary film titled: Images and Reflections which was about Italian migrants to Australia.

“I recorded a large number of in-depth interviews with people who had migrated here, many of whom had come during the late 1940s or through the 1950s, and they spoke about all the difficulties they had experienced and the strangeness of arriving in a country that had been at war with their own homeland only a few years previously,“ Tony said.

“Some, in fact, had been interned as enemy aliens despite the fact that they had lived and worked in Australia for years. It was particularly difficult for them at that time, and I realised that overcoming those hardships had given these people a unique character that could be both tragic and at other times hilariously entertaining.

“During my research for the documentary I interviewed several people who were forced to leave their families behind for years. A dozen years or more of separation was not unusual and it was tragic because during that period people often changed. Even their lives and personalities could change completely.

I wanted to use this kind of dramatic back-

ground in my novel to examine how these changes might affect those who had come here and also those who had been left behind. That entire scenario is played out in two of the lead characters of the book: Angelo Silvestri, the proprietor of Cafe Puccini, and his wife, Bianka. When Bianka arrives in Australia after a separation of thirteen years, her personal situation has changed so much it seems that any kind of reconciliation between herself and Angelo is impossible. This drama lies at the heart of the book but is just one of a wildly kaleidoscopic array of events which go into the construction of the story as a whole.“

The story is set in a fictitious township called Wellsprings which Tony based on the small township on the South Burnett named Wondai, a town he knows very well, having written the history of the Wondai Shire many years ago.

Though not planned Tony ended up writing the first draft of the novel, amounting to around 140,000 words, entirely by hand, mostly in the evenings after spending his working day writing a non-fiction book, Softly softly: capturing Hitler’s spies.

“I was spending so much time at my computer writing the other book during the day, I found it more convenient and relaxing to scribble out a very rough draft of the novel by hand at night,“ he said.

“Sometimes I was enjoying myself so much that I found it difficult to stop and I went through countless biros and notepads until I finally scribbled those last six words which I hope will make a lot of people laugh as they finish reading the book.“

Cafe Puccini is a captivating journey into the heart of country Australia and creates a kind of time-capsule of a period when life was fun, sim-

ple and full of charm.

Tony has written almost 40 books. Arriving in Australia from the UK in the early 1970s, he hitch-hiked across the country with just $24 in his pocket and with little real understanding of the

immensity of the continent. The rest, as they say, is history.

Cafe Puccini has been published by Big Sky Publishing and is available from book-stores and online retailers.

Author Tony Matthews’ new fictional novel, Cafe Puccini. (Supplied)

Wide Bay author Tony Matthews. (Supplied)

The Guide

GARDENING

ABC TV, Friday, 7.30pm

Getting out into the garden might be the perfect respite for green-thumbed viewers looking to decompress amid the frantic festive season. At the very least, you’ll get some important jobs done before your guests descend or you head away on holiday. And there’s plenty of inspiration to be found in this Christmas special. Tonight, Millie visits a creative couple who have cultivated their own hedge maze, while Hannah tours a farm with some market gardeners who take a holistic approach to growing their own produce. Also, Costa (pictured) visits a gardener whose passion for plants continues in her retirement village courtyard.

MAGICAL TRAIN

JOURNEYS IN SWITZERLAND

SBS, Saturday, 7.30pm

From astonishing alpine valleys to majestic mountain ranges, landscapes don’t get much more captivating than the wonders to be found in scenic Switzerland. And there’s no better way to explore these memorable vistas than by rail. This mesmerising docuseries offers armchair travellers the chance to enjoy the breathtaking panoramas from the comfort of their couch, while also providing fascinating insights into the landlocked European country and its people. Tonight’s premiere episode climbs aboard the Gotthard Panorama Express, which travels south from Lake Lucerne, through the historic tunnel in the Gotthard Massif, to Lugano at the border to Italy.

Friday, December 13

ABC TV (2)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 Back Roads. (R) 10.30 I Was Actually There. (PG, R) 11.00 Royal Carols: Together At Christmas 2022. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Shetland. (Mal, R) 2.00 Maggie Beer’s Big Mission. (R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (Final, PG, 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 Gardening Australia Christmas Special.

8.30 Shetland. (Final, Mal) Tosh and Calder try to unravel the mystery.

9.30 Question Everything. (Final, R) Presented by Wil Anderson and Jan Fran.

10.05 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

10.35 The Cleaner. (Mdl, R)

11.35 ABC Late News. (Final) 11.50 QI. (Mls, R) 12.20 The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince. (Final, Ma, R) 1.20 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

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CRICKET: BIG BASH LEAGUE

7mate, Sunday, 6pm, continues Seven, 7pm

Clear your schedule, cricket fans. Christmas has come early with tonight’s return of the blockbuster Big Bash League. The 14th edition of the annual domestic Twenty20 tournament will be played across the next six weeks, culminating in the final on January 27. The bumper 2024-25 season kicks off with five-time champions the Perth Scorchers hosting the Melbourne Stars at Optus Stadium. In an action-packed schedule, the Stars will then back up from this clash to face the Brisbane Heat at the MCG on Wednesday. A commentary team led by Aaron Finch and Ricky Ponting will help keep their eyes firmly on the ball.

LOVE ISLAND AUSTRALIA

9Go!, Monday, 8.30pm

There’s no question: this season of reality romance LoveIslandAustraliahas been the wildest yet, with lust, betrayal and heartache at every turn. Tonight’s finale, however, is all about love, as host Sophie Monk (pictured) gathers the final three couples to catch up on the past few days and take a look back at their Spanish summer. We get to see some very photogenic young people grow rather nervous as they meet their paramour’s parents for the first time, then one couple makes it “official” as boyfriend and girlfriend. There’s also one last challenge in store and a surprising return sends shockwaves through the villa, before the winning couple is named. Hot and spicy to the end, it’s addictive viewing.

SEVEN (7)

6am Morning Programs. 9.20 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.20 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 11.10 The Bridges That Built London. (PGa, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Such Was Life. (R) 2.10 Lost For Words. (PGal, R) 3.10 Plat Du Tour. 3.15 The Cook Up. (R) 3.45 Australian Fashion Past, Present, Future. (PGadln) 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: Last Train To Christmas. (2021, PGaln, R) Michael Sheen. 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Every Family Has A Secret: Linda Lawless And Lisa Bird. (PGa, R) Presented by Noni Hazlehurst.

8.35 Sammy By Sammy: My Tale Of The 60s. Takes a look at Sammy Davis Jr.

9.35 Kennedy: The Brink Of War (October 1962-June 1963) Kennedy pursues diplomacy with the Soviets.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Elvira. (Mal)

12.35 The Wall: The Orchard. (MA15+as, R) 3.00 Employable Me (USA) (Ma, R) 3.50 Heritage Rescue. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Clarissa Feildel shows off her potstickers.

8.30 MOVIE: West Side Story. (2021, Mv, R) In ’50s New York, a forbidden love affair blossoms amid the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds, over control of the San Juan Hill community. Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose. 11.35 OzHarvest Unite To Feed Australia. (PGa, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

Things. 2.45 King Of The Road. 3.35 The Wrestlers. 4.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.

Home Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Left Off The Map. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes And Gardens. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Harry’s Practice. 3.00 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 I Escaped To The Country. 11.30 Escape To The Country. 12.30am House Calls To The Rescue. 2.30 Late Programs.

NINE (8, 9)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning.

12.00 MOVIE: A Christmas Break. (2020, G) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 9News.

7.00 Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols. Coverage of the 2024 Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols.

9.00 MOVIE: Bad Moms 2. (2017, MA15+als, R) Three unappreciated mothers rebel against the expectations of organising the “perfect” Christmas. Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell.

11.00 MOVIE: Fighting With My Family. (2019, Malv, R) Florence Pugh.

1.00 My Way. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 World Aquatics Championships. Budapest 2024. Day 4. Finals.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards Summer. (PG, R)

(81, 92)

6am Seaway. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless.

(72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 4.40pm Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 4.55 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 Teen Titans Go! 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.50 Robot Wars: Battle Of The Stars. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.35 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Hart Of Dixie. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Bewitched. 3.00 The Golden Girls. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring. (2001, M) 11.05 MOVIE: A Walk Among The Tombstones. (2014, MA15+) 1.10am The Nanny. 2.10 Life After Lockup. 3.00 Bakugan. 3.30 Beyblade X. 4.00 Transformers: Prime. 4.30 Ninjago: Masters Of Spinjitzu. 4.50 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens. 5.10 LEGO Friends: Girls On A Mission. 5.30 Pokémon: XYZ. 6am The Fishing Show By AFN. 7.00 Step Outside With Paul Burt. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions. 9.00 A Football Life. 10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30 The Car Club. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Pawn Stars. 2.00 Close Encounters Down Under. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Jade Fever. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Surveillance Oz. 8.30 MOVIE: I, Robot. (2004, M) 10.50 MOVIE: Resident Evil: Afterlife. (2010, MA15+) 12.50am Storage Wars. 1.30 Pawn Stars. 2.00

(2019, M, Italian) 1.25am An Impossible Love. (2018, MA15+, French) 3.55 Risky Business. (1983, M) 5.50 Diana. (2013, PG)

TEN (5, 1)

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

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

7.30 MOVIE: Daddy’s Home. (2015, Mlv, R) A man’s wife’s ex-husband causes problems. Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg.

9.30 Matlock. (PGa, R) Olympia and Julian get a second shot at a case regarding a tragic death due to contaminated baby formula. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

Pitch perfect: From left, Damien Fleming, Erin Holland, Ricky Ponting and Brad Hodge call BBL14.

Saturday, December 14

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage FIFTY 2024 Preview Special. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.25 All Creatures Great And Small. (PGa, R) 1.15 Miniseries: Douglas Is Cancelled. (Ml, R) 1.55 Question Everything. (Final, R) 2.25 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 3.15 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (R) 3.40 Solar System With Brian Cox. (R) 4.40 Headliners. (PG, R) 5.35 Landline. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.05 The Eco Show. (R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Along Ireland’s Shores. (PG, R) 11.30 BBC News At Ten. 12.00 Surf Life Saving. Shaw and Partners Iron Series. Day 1. Round 1. 2.00 PBS News. 3.00 ABC World News Tonight. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.35 Ethnic Business Awards. 5.35 Weeks Of War. (PG, R) 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 9.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 10.20 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Morning session. 12.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.00

6.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Neil Finn. (PG, R) Zan Rowe chats with Neil Finn.

6.30 Muster Dogs: Where Are They Now. (R) Presented by Lisa Millar.

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

7.30 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG) James and Helen help some new farmers.

8.20 Vera. (Mv, R) Vera and her team investigate the death of a John Doe, whose body was found in a pit on a farm.

9.50 Miniseries: Douglas Is Cancelled. (Ml, R) A TV presenter is cancelled.

10.30 Shetland. (Malv, R) Calder and Tosh must work together.

11.30 Rage FIFTY 2024 Special. (MA15+adhlnsv)

5.00 Rage FIFTY 2024 Best Of The Rest Special. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Magical Train Journeys In Switzerland: Aboard The Gotthard Panorama Express From Lake Lucerne To Ticino. (PGa) Documents scenic Swiss train journeys.

9.25 The Great House Revival: Old Schoolhouse, Ballyoughter, Co Wexford. (PG) Presented by Hugh Wallace. 10.25 Great Australian Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 11.35 Miniseries: The Dark Heart. (MA15+as, R)

1.20 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R) 2.20 Employable Me (USA) (Ma, R) 3.10 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.00 Heritage Rescue. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

10.00

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Mayor’s Christmas Carols. (PG) Coverage of the 13th annual City of Gold Coast Mayor’s Christmas Carols from the HOTA Outdoor Stage. 8.00 MOVIE: Sing 2. (2021, PGav) Buster Moon and his friends must persuade a reclusive rock star to join them for the opening of a new show. Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson. 10.20 NSW Schools Spectacular. (PG) Coverage of the Schools Spectacular from the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney’s Olympic Park. 12.50 Taken. (Mav, R) Kilroy tracks a notorious hacker.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve. 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Elf. (2003, G, R) A man raised as an elf at Santa’s North Pole home embarks on a journey to find his biological father. Will Ferrell, James Caan.

9.30 MOVIE: Candy Cane Lane. (2023, PGls) A man makes a pact with an elf to help him win his neighbourhood’s annual Christmas decorating contest. Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell.

11.50 MOVIE: Blue Canaries. (2023, MA15+alv, R) Tahlee Fereday.

1.50 My Way. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 World Aquatics Championships. Budapest 2024. Day 5. Finals.

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGlv, R) Jack rescues a drunk swimmer. 7.00 MOVIE: The Lion King. (1994, PGa, R) A young lion cub leaves his pride for a life in exile. Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons. 9.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) A pair of Shih Tzu crosses are the last of the five dogs who came into the shelter after their owner died. Their mother and siblings have found love so its their turn to meet their new owner. Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 10.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mdlm, R) Follows dispatchers and paramedics. 11.40 Shark Tank. (PGa, R) A mum pitches her solution to untangling kids’ hair. 12.50 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) The ambulance service is hit by a strike. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am WorldWatch.

6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (Final, PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Muster Dogs: Where Are They Now.

8.00 Miniseries: Douglas Is Cancelled. (Ml) Madeline and Douglas’ first encounter is recalled.

8.40 Love Me. (Mdls) Clara goes on a date with Peter.

9.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by Adam Hills.

11.05 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Ml, R)

11.35 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R) 12.40 New Leash On Life. (R) 1.10 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.05 Australia Remastered: Forces Of Nature. (R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Pilgrimage: The Road Through North Wales. (PG, R)

Partners Iron Series. Day 2. Round 1. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix 7. Highlights. 5.30 Weeks Of War. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 After The Sky Fell On Lockerbie. (PG) A look back at Lockerbie bombing.

9.20 Jonathan Ross’ Myths And Legends: Wales. (PGa, R) Jonathan Ross explores Wales, a country filled with hidden and intriguing legends.

10.15 Curse Of The Ancients: Pagans. (PGav, R) Charts the rise of civilisation. 11.10 The Forest Maker. (PGa, R) 12.45 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PGas, R)

1.45 Employable Me (USA) (Mal, R)

2.35 Make Me A Dealer. (PG, R)

3.25 Heritage Rescue. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

Cricket: Pre-Game Show. Cricket. Third Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Australia v India. Day 2. Afternoon session. Test Cricket: Tea Break. Third Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Late afternoon session. From the Gabba, Brisbane.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 1. Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars. 9.30 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of the game between the Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars. 10.00 7NEWS Spotlight. (R) A look at Prince George’s future.

11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Mystery Of The Homestead Murders. (MA15+av, R) A look at the murders of Mick and Sue Lewis.

12.10 Miniseries: Patrick Melrose. (Mals, R)

1.25 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7.00 2024 The Year That Was. (PGv) Presented by Amelia Adams. 8.00 John Farnham: Celebrating 60 Years. (Ml, R) A celebration of John Farnham’s 60 years at the centre of the Australian entertainment industry.

9.50 MOVIE: The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart. (2020, Ml, R) An exploration of the Bee Gees. Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb.

12.00 Maritime Masters: Expedition Antarctica: The Beginning. (PG, R)

1.00 Helloworld. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 World Aquatics Championships. Budapest 2024. Day 6. Finals.

4.30 Nine Perth Presents: Christmas In WA.

5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

A look at the day’s news. 7.00 Harry And Meghan: The Rise And Fall. (PGa) Looks at Harry and Meghan’s life. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml) Graham Norton is joined on the couch by guests Billy Crystal, Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Pharrell Williams and Michael Kiwanuka. 9.40 FBI. (Mav) After a park ranger is shot dead by a masked assailant, the team discovers a string of connected crimes. 10.40 FBI: International. Wes’ former colleague enlists the team’s help. 11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch.

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 Thunderbirds. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 MOVIE: Silent Dust. (1949, PG) 12.40pm MOVIE: The Big Country. (1958, PG) 4.00 M*A*S*H. 6.00 World Aquatics Championships. Budapest 2024. Day 6. Heats. 8.00 MOVIE: A View To A Kill. (1985, M) 10.35 Chicago Med. 11.30 Late Programs. 7TWO (72) 6am Children’s

5.50 The Engineering That Built The World. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Charge Around Australia. 9.40 WWE Legends. (Return) 11.15 Hoarders. 12.10am Late Programs.

Morning Programs. 11.00 Escape To The Country. Noon I Escaped To The Country. 1.00 Better Homes. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 The Highland Vet. 5.00 I Escaped To The Country. 6.00 Taste Of Aust. 6.30 Heathrow. 7.00 St John Ambulance Carols By Candlelight. 9.30 St John Drive-A-Thon. 10.00 The Highland Vet. 11.00 Late Programs.

Monday, December 16

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Muster Dogs: Where Are They Now. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. (Mv, R)

2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Australian Story: If You Build It – Greg Donovan. (Final, R) The story of Greg Donovan.

8.30 The Forest. (PG) Looks at the story of an ecologist with a plan to save the world by restoring the planet’s forests.

9.35 The Rise And Fall Of Boris Johnson. (Ml, R) Scandals from Boris Johnson’s private life emerge.

10.25 A Life In Ten Pictures: Robin Williams. (PG, R) 12.10 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R)

1.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Lily’s Life Hacks. (R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Earth’s Sacred Wonders. (PGa, R) 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 TradFest: The Fingal Sessions. 2.30 Plat Du Tour. 2.35 French Atlantic. (PG, R) 3.05 The Cook Up. (R) 3.35 Australian Fashion Past, Present, Future. (PGn) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 9.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 10.20 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Morning session. 12.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.00 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Afternoon session. 3.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.20 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Late afternoon session. From the Gabba, Brisbane. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Christmas In The Highlands. (2019, G)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Costco At Christmas. (R) A look at Costco during the festive season.

8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Hosted by Jimmy Carr.

9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M) Hosted by Greg Davies.

10.05 Australia Uncovered: The Truth About Anxiety With Celia Pacquola. (Mad, R)

11.15 SBS World News Late. 11.45 Dead Mountain: The Dyatlov Pass Incident. (Mahv) 1.35 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 2.30 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (R) 3.35 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.25 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 2. Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Renegades.

9.30 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of the game between the Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Renegades.

10.00 Murder In A Small Town. (Mav) When Cassandra is placed in a life-threatening situation, Alberg and the team work to find the culprit responsible.

11.00 Armed And Dangerous: Breakouts. (Mav, R) Authorities hunt for a double-murderer.

12.20 Satisfaction. (MA15+ads, R)

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

Pointless. (PG, R)

Tipping Point. (PG, R)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

8.30 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: Undercover. (MA15+dlv, R) The story of one of Queensland’s most decorated police officers, Keith Banks.

9.40 A Killer Makes A Call: Dixon. (Ma) A look at the case of Julie Dixon.

10.50 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv)

11.40 First On Scene. (Mv)

12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.00 Drive TV. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s

6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Headliners. (Final, PG) The bands take to the stage. 8.50 Solar System With Brian Cox: Strange Worlds. (Final) Explores the solar system’s weirdest worlds.

R) 1.35 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 2.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Matt Okine Is Going To Die. (PGa, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

Manville explores her roots, along the way learning about her grandparent’s unorthodox relationship.

9.35 London Zoo At Christmas. (PG, R) Behind the scenes at London Zoo.

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+v) 12.55 Miniseries: Safe Home. (Malv, R) 2.50 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PGv, R) 3.50 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R)

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

Seven Local News.

Big Bash League. Match 3. Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers. Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of the game between the Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers. 10.00 Motorway Patrol. patrol the freeways of New Zealand. 10.30 Highway Cops. (PGa) A breakfast beer ruins a driver’s day. 11.00 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma, R) Follows the work of an ambulance service.

12.00 Criminal Confessions: A Killer App. (Mav, R)

1.00 Satisfaction. (MA15+ads, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00

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

Wednesday, December 18

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (5, 1)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 Nigella’s Christmas Bites. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Forest. (PG, R) 2.00 Simply Nigella. (R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (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. Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Neighbours Does Hard Quiz. (Final) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

8.30 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering. Charlie Pickering is joined by celebrities to take a look back at the highs and lows of 2024.

9.30 The Cleaner. (Ml, R) Wicky attends the home of an influencer.

10.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 11.15 Summer Love. (PG, R) 12.20 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R)

1.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Monsters Or Medicine? (PGm, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Thomas. 6.40 Piney: The Lonesome Pine. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 Doctor Who. 9.50 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.15 Operation Ouch! 10.45 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 10.55 Earth’s Sacred Wonders. (PGa, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten.

12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 TradFest: The Fingal Sessions.

2.30 Language Of Light. (Premiere) 3.00 Plat Du Tour. (PG, R) 3.10 French Atlantic. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

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

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Wham! Last Christmas Unwrapped. A look at Wham!’s LastChristmas

9.30 The Night Manager. (R) A hotel night manager receives a plea for help from a well-connected guest.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Maxima. (Mals) Maxima gets bad news.

12.00 Pagan Peak. (Return, Mas)

3.00 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PG, R)

4.05 Make Me A Dealer. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)

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

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10.00 Beat The Chasers UK. (Return) Contestants take on the chasers for the chance to lay claim to the prize pool.

11.00 Unbelievable Moments

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12.00 Criminal Confessions: She Never Came Home. (MA15+alv, R)

A look at the case of Kenia Monge.

1.00 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av)

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4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

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7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Chimp Challenge. (PGm) The vet team checks 21 chimpanzees.

8.30 Budget Battlers. Jess Eva, Norm Hogan and the team help restore the community in Cairns in the wake of a cyclone.

9.30 Space Invaders. (PG, R) The team comes to the rescue of a couple are drowning in clutter after a tragic accident.

10.30 Millionaire Holiday Home Swap. (PG)

11.30 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R)

12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.20 Talking Honey. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

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

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 Jamie Oliver: Christmas. Jamie Oliver hosts a Christmas party for his family and friends, serving hearty dishes made with seasonal produce. 8.30 NCIS. (Mv) Torres receives intel from an informant regarding top secret naval information that is at risk of being sold. 9.30 NCIS: Origins.

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. 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Food Lover’s Guide. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Hudson & Rex. 1.20 Derry Girls. 2.20 Queer Sports. 3.15 The Weekly Football Wrap. 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 MOVIE: The Goonies. (1985) 10.35 MOVIE: Johnny Mnemonic. (1995, M) 12.25am Late Programs. 6am TBA. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00

7MATE (74) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm First People’s Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.15 Harlem Globetrotters. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 6.40 Guardians Of The Wild. 7.30 Philly DA: Breaking The Law. 8.30 MOVIE: Blade Runner. (1982, MA15+) 10.30 How Hip Hop Changed The World. 11.30 Late Programs.

Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 New Tricks. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: Piccadilly Incident. (1946) 5.30

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Nobody’s Boy. (2018, PG, French) 8.00 Whale Rider. (2002, PG) 9.55 The Falcons. (2018, PG, Icelandic) 11.50 Juliet, Naked. (2018, M) 1.40pm Lola. (1961, PG, French) 3.15 Magnetic Fields. (2021, PG, Greek) 4.50 Viajeros. (2022, PG, Spanish) 6.25 Heidi. (2015, PG, German) 8.30 The Nugget. (2002, M) 10.20 Long Story Short. (2021, M) 12.05am Falling. (2020, M) 2.10 Late Programs.

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Back Roads. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Grand Designs Australia. (Final, PG, R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 10.20 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 11.10 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 TradFest: The Fingal Sessions. 2.30 Language Of Light. 3.00 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.10 French Atlantic. (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 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 6.30 Hard Quiz Kids. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. (Final) Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. (Premiere) Hosted by Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell. 9.05 Fake Or Fortune? Joshua Reynolds. Hosted by Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould.

10.05 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (Final, PG)

10.55 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (Final, R)

11.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.35 The Truth About Menopause With Myf Warhurst. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (Final, R)

Power Heroes. 5.35 Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Kangaroo Beach. 6.40 Do, Re & Mi. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.05 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.35 Doctor Who. 10.35 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG) Mark Coles Smith visits Esperance.

8.30 Gods Of Tennis: Martina Navratilova And Chris Evert. (Ml, R) The story of the intense rivalry between Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert. 9.35 Daddy Issues. (Premiere, Mls)

A woman discovers she is pregnant. 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 DNA. (Mav) 11.55 Blackout: Tomorrow Is Too Late. (Malsv, R) 12.50 Miniseries: The Night Logan Woke Up. (MA15+a, R) 3.05 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PG, R) 4.05 Make Me A Dealer. (R)

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

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Outback Truckers. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Barrett-Jackson: Revved Up. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Pickers. 6.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 4. Melbourne Stars v Brisbane Heat. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 10.30 Getting A Ticket In America. (Premiere) 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Christmas Spark. (2022, PGa, 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 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 5. Melbourne Renegades v Hobart Hurricanes. 9.30 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin. An expert panel tackles all the big news and issues with a deep dive into the wild world of cricket.

10.15 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PGa, R) Hosted by Graeme Hall. 11.15 Pam & Tommy. (MA15+alns) Rand teams up with an old associate.

12.15 Criminal Confessions: Who Killed Little Mama? (Madlv, R)

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Christmas In Alaska. (2023, PGa) 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. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.00 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 8.30 Bold.

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7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Great Getaways. (PG) The team tours some of Turkey’s ancient sites.

8.30 Budget Battlers. Jess Eva and Norm Hogan come to the aid of a couple who spent their whole lives helping others.

9.30 A+E After Dark. (Mlm) Language is a barrier in dealing with an aggressive male who claims he has been attacked.

10.30 Captivated. (Mals)

11.30 Resident Alien. (Msv)

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.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 Jamie Oliver: Christmas. Jamie Oliver shares spectacular dishes. 8.30 MOVIE: Mean Girls. (2004, Ma, R) A teenager attending school in the US for the first time finds herself at odds with a clique of snooty girls. Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 12.15pm WorldWatch. 12.45 Who Gets To Stay In Australia? 1.50 Derry Girls. 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. 10.05 The Last Overland: Singapore To London. 11.55 Late Programs. 6am TBA. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 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 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 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 To The Manor Born. 2.55 Antiques Roadshow. 3.25 MOVIE: One Million Years B.C. (1966, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 The ’80s Top Ten. 8.30 MOVIE:

6am Children’s Programs. 6.15 MOVIE: L.O.L. Surprise! Winter Fashion Show Movie. (2022) 7.30 Children’s Programs. 11.00 Survivor 47. (Final) 1pm I Dream Of Jeannie. 1.30 Bewitched. 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. 9.30 MOVIE: The Infiltrator. (2016, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 American Pickers. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.00 Highway Patrol. 2.00

Tasty world of cheese

By Erle Levey

Cheese-making is about time. Time to learn the craft, time to allow the cheese to mature...

It’s also about quality. Quality of the milk that is collected, quality of the production standards, quality of the people in the team who care.

Woombye Cheese Company’s Beth O’Leary said these principles of the age-old craft were reinforced as one of Slow Food Noosa’s delegates to the 2024 Terra Madre Salone del Gusto in Turin, Italy.

Beth took the opportunity to take her family to the biennial festival - perhaps the greatest collection of food and produce in the world at one location.

Held over five days in reclaimed industrial land at the heart of Turin, the festival sees more than 4000 food stalls and upwards of 500,000 people through the gates.

Food providers come from throughout Italy, Europe and around the globe.

Slow Food Noosa sent four delegates as well as self-funded committee members to make up the largest convivium at the Australian stand, not far from the Lavazza coffee caravan.

Beth and fellow Slow Food Noosa delegates Josh Smallwood of Noosa Cartel, and Tania Wiesmayr-Freeman of The Fermentier were joined by delegate lead and Slow Food Noosa Snail Kids Coordinator, Di Seels.

For Beth, it provided the chance to benefit from the experience of being able to meet with cheese manufacturers from one of the most dynamic areas in Italy.

That experience should translate incrementally to the Noosa, Gympie and Mary Valley regions, as well as throughout Queensland and Australia.

Woombye Cheese has already shown their credentials on the national and international stage for the cheeses they produce.

While in Italy, Beth visited the Caseificio San Simone factory in Parma and saw first-hand the time and care needed to produce the parmigiano reggiano cheese.

“This cheese gets made in these beautiful copper vats,’’ Beth said. “They have been making cheese every day since 1902.

“They make 18 wheels every day and the wheels weigh about 40kg. Some are up to eight years old and smell absolutely divine. I tried so hard to stay calm in the midst of the visit.’’

Time is what gives parmigiano reggiano its unmistakable, intense yet at the same time delicate, flavour and its perfect texture.

Three generations have continued to create the cheeses, always using artisanal methods and following tradition.

Only top-quality milk from local farmers is selected each day, and it is processed just as their grandparents did by using an ancient tool called a spino.

Once the curd coagulates a wooden shovel is used to place it in a linen cloth and left to drain.

Beth said similar attention to local produce and hand-made methods were used at Woombye Cheese, where cheesemaker Stefan Wilson insisted on the traditional methods rather than a production line.

“All of the these become obvious in the finished product.

“Working by hand, you get a feel, a taste and touch.

“Stefen does this by bouncing the curd on the edge of the vat and knows when it’s ready.

“The milk may be acting in a different way on any particular day. This could be because of the weather conditions, the time of year or what the cows have been eating.

“We still do it by hand. That’s very rewarding.’’

Getting to Italy and experiencing the Slow Food international festival was an adventure in itself for Beth.

Sometimes it is our fears that hold us back … fear of a career change, fear of deciding what’s right for others.

Yet so often it is making that decision that sets us on the right path.

For Beth it was deciding whether to nominate for possible selection as a Slow Food Noosa delegate to attend the festival.

After all, Beth was just two years into building on the small artisan cheese factory at West Woombye that her and husband Simon had taken over from Karen and the late Graeme Paynter.

The first of the O’Leary’s three children was in Year 12 at school and it seemed that it wouldn’t be the right time to make the journey.

However, it was put to Beth: “If not now, when will you be ready?’’

The answer was obvious. If not this year then the same issue would come up in another two years, and then in another two years.

As it turned out, the whole family travelled to Italy and the early fear was turned around 180 degrees to be the best decision.

“I was very grateful that this opportunity was presented like this to me.

“For me, it was a great privilege.

“One of the highlights was being able to travel with the children. There’s not many people who can do that all day, every day, for three weeks.

“You’re learning something new. You’re seeing it from a different perspective.’’

The journey was during school holidays and the children did most of the navigating for Simon who was driving. They also searched for places of interest to visit.

“You burn the candle at both ends trying to see so much,’’ Beth said. “You are up early. It’s just so nice.

“What we realised was it is so important to have that time together and have a break from the day-to-day running of the business.

Slow Food International founder Carlo Petrini with Slow Food Noosa delegates Tania Wiesmayr-Freeman, Di Seels and Beth O’Leary. (437258)

Rounds of parmigiano reggiano cheese at Caseificio San Simone in Parma. (437258)

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Buffalo milk gelato. (437258)

“It’s been a hectic few years. It gave us the chance to look back and appreciate what we’ve achieved.

“It’s also important to have a break. The ability to walk around and just plan stuff, take a fresh look and prioritise ... that is something you should always prioritise.’’

As well as the personal inspiration from visiting cheese-making businesses and experiencing the local community lifestyle of Italy, Beth said it was wonderful to be able to show the children what it’s like to have a small business and what can happen.

“It can give you opportunities. I never thought I would have the chance to go to Italy.

“I thought something you’re passionate about cannot be considered a job. My dad had his own business but he never had the opportunity to join things together like this.

“I hope the kids can see that you can make international connections and grow the business.

“It’s about creating opportunities. I appreciate very much being sent there.’’

Beth has long been a fan of slow living, and in 2019 the family headed around Australia in a caravan for a year.

They lived simply, without agenda and connected on a whole new level.

“While things are busier now, we love to be able to embrace an element of slow in our business.’’

This includes a love of Slow Food Noosa’s Snail Kids program, in which students at a number of Noosa and hinterland schools are shown the appreciation of nature as well as the benefits of good, healthy and sustainable food.

This can include local farmers and producers visiting the schools for highly inter-active sessions. It could include bringing a pig to the school, cheese or saurkraut into the classroom, practical demonstrations of bee-keeping or growing mushrooms.

“Aside from your own business, being involved with school children on this level is something I never thought I would be able to do.

“Yet we have been able to go to schools with Slow Food … and the children love it.’’

It was much the same yet on a bigger scale in Turin, with the Noosa delegates presenting talks and workshops on Snail Kids as well as food production.

“The trip opened my eyes to things, that will hopefully help in the future.

“What is needed is confidence in our Australian produce and the way we can make a name internationally for what we grow or make.

“We have great cheese in Australia. We need a cheese that is distinctive to here.’’

The Slow Food International festival in Turin was like a good food and wine show, Beth said, but on a global scale and on steroids.

“There are slow food markets, Italian markets, food trucks. There’s heaps of things to try, to taste and learn about … then it’s crossed with TEDTalks.

“More than 300 events are scheduled that you can attend, some ticketed some are free.

“There are talks on bio-diversity, farms, education, foraging, slow food, coffee and wine.

“You meet global food producers in a fabulous open-air art gallery at Parco Dora, which is over 12,000sq m. So it’s absolutely enormous ... the most fabulous, overwhelming, heart-filling experience.’’

Parco Dora is a former industrial site turned urban park. It once housed large plants from Turin’s industrial past for international corporations such as Michelin and Fiat.

It has been transformed into a recreational area that is also dedicated to street art.

“We did the the rounds of these massive food tents,’’ Beth said, “with so many dedicated to cheeses.

“They are all warm milk cheeses which is a real delight. Some of it tastes what an animal smells like.

“I’ve never known these flavours before. It’s incredible.

“I am really grateful to Slow Food for being sent to Italy.’’

Yet the journey included a visit to the Spanish Steps in Rome, a landmark stairway dating from the 1580s.

That is where the Slow Food movement was started by Carlo Petrini in 1986 as a protest against a McDonald’s outlet being placed in such a historic precinct.

“He is the antithesis of fast food and the globalisation of food. Instead, he advocates for traditional, local foods that are good, healthy and produced fairly.

“It’s amazing to have been there. A highlight of my Slow Food journey in Italy.’’

Seeing how many Italian cheese producers are generational keeps the traditions going, Beth said.

Young people are starting in farming and food production through dedicated universities.

They start small-scale farming - lease the land and create cheese, then the thing is the makers are supported by the region.

It is all about local ... being representative of the culture, the environment and community.

Earlier this year Beth made a submission to Dairy Australia for a Picasso Cow to be made available for Woombye State Primary School - a blank canvas of a near life-size cow for the students to decorate.

The cows are distributed throughout Australia to be incorporated into the curriculum for art classes, but also learn about food and the local area.

Year 5 and 6 students at Woombye created Moona Lisa, utilising design features such as the Glasshouse Mountains, sunshine, beaches, meadows and watering holes.

Incorporated in the design is produce from the area - strawberries, yogurt, cheese, honeycomb, cheese, chocolate and a milkshake. There’s even a proper cattle tag attached to her ear.

Teacher Carolyn Tonkin said it was a very rewarding process, one that they were really happy with, and very proud.

“It helps the students understand more about their food.’’

Underneath the cow is an image of sunshine with the names of everyone who has worked on the project, so when they are older they can go

into Woombye Cheese and show they helped create it.

The Picasso Cows are eligible for prizes from Dairy Australia and to be taken on a roadshow.

The journey to Italy opened the eyes of the O’Leary family to travel and the possibilities it brings.

“The kids have stepped up tremendously,’’ Beth said. “It showed that even working so hard can get rewards beyond whatever you expect.

“Cheesemaking highlights how special the work is that what do … a work that you can take with you, and learn from at the same time.’’

The role of an artisan cheesemaker in Australia is a matter of balance.

There is good produce to work from, and producers such as Woombye Cheese want to stay commercially viable while remaining a boutique operation.

“We do not want to be in the major supermarkets as it means a change in the way we operate,’’ Beth said. “We don’t need to be another one of those.

“I couldn’t be passionate about Woombye Cheese if we were not doing it this way.

“I love the romantic idea of enjoying cheese… it starts with the way you make it

“I do not feel our story would be the same if it was not created by hand.’’

For Beth, her affection for what she does is summed up by taking the time to enjoy what we eat and attaching memories to food.

“Nosh-stalgia, is what I call it. Having a beautiful experience.’’

For the O’Leary children, they loved the food,

which included a cooking class in Rome.

It was held in the chef’s grandma’s kitchen.

“It was all about how long you think it would take. We learnt that it’s just ready when it’s ready

“With cheese, nothing is ever on schedule. When making a product by hand, it is ready when it’s ready.

“The class reminded us that good food comes from less stress and less pressure.

“It gave our kids a new lease and reminded them we have a house full of ingredients … not food.’’

Travelling as a family brought about discussions of what everyone had seen in the day - as we were not getting caught up in the busy-ness of life.

“Cheese is inherently a slow food, due to the time it takes to make, and there is a romantic side to it too.

“It’s a food that brings people together for a shared experience and it’s made by hand, using locally sourced products.

“It’s such an emotive food and that’s what I love to share when people visit us.

“This is more important than ever in today’s world. It’s so restorative and many of us are missing out on this basic experience.’’

For Beth and her family, it wasn’t just about the food and the processes they found in Italy that inspired her - but something much closer to the heart.

It was the reminder of the role food plays in our lives … about taking the time to connect and enjoy food in the company of family and others.

Beth O’Leary of Woombye Cheese at the Spanish Steps in Rome, where the Slow Food movement had its beginning in 1986. (437258)

Cheese-making is an age-old craft at Caseificio San Simone in Parma. (437258)

Slow Food International founder Carlo Petrini with Slow Food Noosa delegates Tania WiesmayrFreeman and Di Seels. (437258)

Cheese in Venice. (437258)

Beth O’Leary of Woombye Cheese and Woombye State Primary School teacher Carolyn Tonkin with Year 5-6 students and Moona Lisa the Picasso Cow. (437258)

Rounds of parmigiano reggiano cheese at Caseificio San Simone in Parma. (437258)

Parco Dora in Turin, Italy. (437258)Caseificio San Simone in Parma, Italy. (437258)

Nuraini’s new single is out

Emerging Sunshine Coast singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Nuraini released her single titled Just A Little on Monday 2 December on all online streaming platforms.

Just A Little is for fans who also like Olivia Dean, Felivand, Cleo Sol and Ruby Jackson.

Triple J’s Sara Glaidous called it, “a delightfully sweet number that’ll make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside”.

Nuraini has already released three singles: Feels (2021), Sun Kiss (2021) and Oh Mother (2022) with around 120,000 streams collectively for all three singles.

She has just finished recording a five track EP at Lev Productions studio in Mullumbimby with Ari Levy.

The first single from this EP, called Just A Little has been released with the other songs to be released as singles in the coming months next year. Ari Levy from Lev Productions studio said, “I had so much fun working with Nuraini on this EP and I’m really proud with what we’ve created.

“We really tried to push our creative boundaries and come up with something a little different. Nuraini is an amazing songwriter and these new tracks are fire.“

Nuraini effortlessly weaves stories into soulful music and groove based rhythms.

Influenced by genres spanning neo-soul, rnb, funk, hip hop and reggae, her music is a captivating and honest reflection of her diversity as an artist.

Some of her favourite artists and inspirations include Mereba, Cleo Sol, Matt Corby, Lauryn Hill and Pip Millet to name a few.

Nuraini said, “The first single Just A Little off my new EP was originally a few song ideas mixed together.“

“In hindsight, they all worked together to tell a story of two potential lovers meeting but wanting to take things slow, although the lyrics are somewhat elusive and could be interpreted in many ways by the listener.

Emerging Sunshine Coast singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Nuraini. (Supplied)Nuraini has released her single titled Just A Little.

“The second verse was the first ‘bones’ of the song, which I wrote while I was living in Thailand.

“When I tried to expand on the song, I mentally took myself back to Thailand and the feelings that evoked, in order to write the first verse.

“The chorus was a bit random initially, I started playing with the words ’sip’ and ‘little bit’, then just had fun with it and played around until it fitted in.

“The lyrics in the bridge were initially filler words until I found something better, but I never did! I liked the rhythm of the lyrics and they seemed to fit so I left them.

“The song probably took a few years to come together as one. Then Ari Levy who produced the track helped bring it to life in the studio. He also plays lead guitar and keys on this track.

“Arne Utiger is an amazing bass guitarist from Sydney who plays bass on all the tracks on this EP.”

When playing solo, her looping skills add another dimension to her live performances, but lately she has been hitting the stage with her band, bringing a fuller and more playful energy to her shows.

Nuraini’s sound is fresh and full of vibe, and is a promising taste of what’s to come.

Experience Peppers.

Check her music out as it is something a little different. Also, make sure to get along and watch this great up and coming act live either solo or with her band around South East Queensland in the coming months. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram to find out when she is playing next and releasing more music from this EP.

Nuraini will be launching Just A Little with her band at a house gig on Friday 13 December at Kiamba, inland of Yandina.

For more information and tickets, visit events. humanitix.com/summer-soundscapes-sunshinecoast

Ready to go

Situated on the iconic Noosa Junction roundabout, Noosa’s Beach Road by 4 Pines is back and better than ever with a full refurb inside and out. It has recently changed hands and is now proudly owned and operated by a local who is passionate about hospitality and giving the community a venue they will be proud to call their “local”.

Local owner and father of two, Glenn Thiele said, “I’ve worked in the liquor industry for 25 years, and in my previous role of national head of sales in on premise for CUB, I’ve been able to see the best of everything around Australia. So, I’m now excited to bring some of those ideas back to Noosa.“

“We’re thrilled to put money back into the community with existing sponsorships of sporting clubs and local groups, which we are continuing to grow.

“I am just so proud of our new food offering. We have partnered with the venues who have been awarded best pub meal across their respective pub classic range to emulate their dish. As well as sourcing the iconic south Melbourne dim sims for those ex-Victorians. They have been an instant best seller. To kick off the launch we are offering a 10 per cent senior card discount for lunches, plus kids eat free for lunch all day every day.“

On top of the delicious new menu, there’s a killer lineup of live music and late-night DJs, and with the launch of their 100 Days of Summer celebrations, Beach Road is throwing open the doors to a season of memorable moments and unbeatable vibes.

More than just a pub, Beach Road is your new go-to spot for laid-back lunches, epic nights out, and everything in between.

This relaunch marks a fresh start for a venue that’s doubling down on what makes Noosa special - great food, great music, and a vibrant atmosphere you won’t find elsewhere.

Why celebrate summer for just a weekend when you can do it every day? From the delicious food, a broader range of beers that caters to everyone’s taste, a new wine/cocktail list and live activations, every visit will bring something fresh this summer.

Whether it’s a cheeky session of Drag Bingo every Wednesday, or a spot of trivia each Thursday – Beach Road has your weeknights covered with fun, flavour, and plenty of laughs.

One non-negotiable for the Beach Road team was an uncompromising passion for live and local music.

From weekly House and Techno raves on Monday, to Latin Trios on Tuesday, plus the hottest DJS, and live bands all night on Sundays to wind down the weekend (won’t feel like a wind down), Beach Road is committed to driving live music back to the Junction.

Being the only venue in town open until 2am from Thursday through to Monday, it’s proven to be the ultimate late-night hangout for music lovers and night owls alike.

It goes without saying that Beach Road’s commitment to local flavours has been woven into the menu – which celebrates bold, fresh, and locally sourced ingredients. Think pub classics with a twist, and plenty of share plates to enjoy with mates. Enjoy daily specials on seasonal dishes that highlight the best of Noosa’s produce, while parents can unwind knowing that Kids Eat Free every day for lunch. There is no better pub meal and that’s the owners commitment.

Beach Road by 4 Pines invites locals and visitors to be part of 100 Unforgettable Days of Summer.

Pop in for a midweek lunch, kickstart your weekend with live music, or make Summer memories with the family. One thing’s for sure – this is the place where Noosa comes alive.

For more updates on events, specials, and live music lineups – be sure to keep up with the Beach Road crew on Instagram and Facebook.

For questions, functions or sponsorship opportunities please email Glenn Thiele directly on gt@4pinesbeer.com.au

• WHAT: Beach Road by 4 Pine’s 100 Days of Summer

• WHEN: 1 December – 1 February

• WHERE: Cnr Sunshine Beach Rd Noosa Heads

• WEBSITE: 4pinesbeer.com.au/venues/noosa

• Full calendar of events.

BARRA & CHIPS

CHICKEN PARMI

DOUBLE SMOKED HAM, MOZZERELLA, FRIES & SLAW

THIS AWARD WINNING PARMI FROM THE KORUMBURRA HOTEL IN GIPPSLAND HAS RECENTLY BEEN AWARDED THE 2024 VICTORIAN AHA ‘BEST PARMA’. NOW YOU CAN HAVE THIS BELOVED AUSSIE PUB MEAL HERE IN NOOSA.

JAPANESE LAGER BATTERED, GARDEN SALAD & TARTARE SAUCE (AVAILABLE GRILLED)

FROM THE SHORES OF MANLY, WHERE IT ALL BEGAN, THIS 4 PINES JAPANESE LAGER BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS IS A LEGEND ON THE NORTHERN BEACHES.

CHEESE BURGER

BRISKET & WAGYU PATTY, AMERICAN CHEESE, OAK LETTUCE, ONION, SPICED GHERKIN RELISH, GARLIC AOLI ON A MILK BUN

THE DEE WHY HOTEL-IS THE DESTINATION HOTEL FOR BURGER ENTHUSIASTS IN SYDNEY. ALL PATTIES ARE FRESHLY MADE WITH QUALITY LOCAL INGREDIENTS. WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH THIS ICONIC NORTHERN BEACHES PUB TO PROUDLY OFFER THEIR AWARDED CHEESEBURGER HERE IN NOOSA.

KIDS EAT FREE

FOR FULL MENU SCAN QR CODE * NOTE ‘GROMS’ MENU FOR DECEMBER ONLY: DUE TO LIQUOR LICENSING CHILDREN UNDER 18 MUST NOT BE ON VENUE AFTER 5.00PM

Noosa’s Beach Road by 4 Pines is back and better than ever. (Supplied)

Local owner Glenn Thiele pouring a beer at Noosa’s Beach Road.

Cate Young Design founder Cate Young with Beach Road owner Glenn Thiele.

Parkyn’s Hut celebrate Party time

Friday evening.

There were street stalls filled with Christmas gifts created by local artisans, live music, face painting and the local restaurants were filled with people enjoying the food and drink and entertainment.

The volunteers who keep the Parkyn’s Hut operating all year round are sending wishes for a Merry Christmas and a happy, safe summer holiday to the community.

Fifty-plus volunteers and their partners gathered last week to celebrate the festive season at the Noosa Golf Club, joined by Noosa MP Sandy Bolton and councillors Brian Stockwell and Tom Wegener.

Members of the Parkyn’s Hut family would like the thank the community for their generous support in providing raffle prizes to reward their wonderful volunteers.

The Hut, as it is known, is situated beside the Royal Mail Hotel in the heart of Tewantin.

It began as the Heritage and Historical Society back in 2001 and soon after became a tourist information centre, not only serving tourists but acting as a central hub for the local community.

Parkyn’s Hut Tewantin volunteers Michael and Patsy Fayne, Chris Voyle and Helen Anderson enjoying the entertainment at the volunteer’s day function.

Parkyn’s Hut at Noosa Council’s Volunteer’s Day event held beside Noosa River.

Michael Fayne, Deb Woiwod and Gillian Whittington sharing a joke with the Hut’s two Patrons, Sandy Bolton and Ellie Johns. (Supplied)

Noosa Junction kicked off its Christmas celebrations with a Santa Street Party held last

Ruby and Anne Maree at the Junction Santa Street Party. (Rob Maccoll)

Sophie Graves and Hannah Warren.

Marley and Leo at The Junction.

Flossie and Chris Lofven.

Noosa FM: Year to celebrate

The Noosa FM 101.3 Community Radio team recently gathered at Noosa Springs for their AGM and Christmas party, celebrating a year of outstanding community engagement.

Led by president Sibylle Reisch, the event honoured the dedication of Noosa FM’s volunteers, who continue to inspire listeners across the Sunshine Coast with diverse voices and eclectic music.

Special guests included Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie and a representative from Bendigo Bank, whose support has been instrumental during the challenging post-Covid years.

President Sibylle expressed gratitude to all sponsors, supporters, and subscribers for their contributions to Noosa FM’s sustainability.

The AGM confirmed the re-election of key leaders, Sibylle Reisch as president, Gisa Weatherill as treasurer, and Angie Whitfield as secretary, ensuring the station’s mission stays on course.

Sean Cary of Sean Cary Real Estate Noosa was named Sponsor of the Year, recognised for his exceptional support. The youngest host, Reuben

Cosgrove, who joined Noosa FM at 15 and now, at 21, hosts The Millennium Scene on Tuesdays, was celebrated for his talent and dedication.

To encourage and symbolise growth of the radio station and connection with its community, the management presented a variety of native trees to each attendee for planting in their gardens and watch it grow.

Looking ahead, 2025 will see transformative upgrades to Noosa FM’s studios, thanks to Bendigo Bank Tewantin-Noosa’s sponsorship. This refurbishment will modernise equipment, enable digital integration, and introduce a podcast room available for hire, strengthening Noosa FM’s role as a community radio leader.

Noosa FM extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported the station in 2024.

“Together, we’re amplifying voices and making a difference in our community,“ they said.

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

MUSIC TO SOOTHE AND CELEBRATE Noosa Chorale will perform two concerts this weekend at The J Theatre on Friday night and Saturday afternoon featuring songs focussing on Joy and Peace. Music to both soothe the soul and get your toes tapping, plus some traditional carols for the audience to join in the singing. Wonderful raffle prizes to win. Tickets available at The J, online, by phone 5329 6560 or in person at the box office.

ROVING RESTORERS

Join the Roving Restorers Noosa Chapter, at Marcus Beach, on Friday 20 December from 8.30am working alongside Peregian Beach Bushcare, planting trees and using best practice techniques to remove environmental weeds. Works undertaken will improve the biodiversity of the surrounding landscape.

Please contact Noosa Landcare Project Officer –Ered - ered.fox@noosalandcare.org for further details. Participants will be notified the day before the event of the exact location of the works.

AIR NOOSA

Australian Independent Retirees (AIR) Noosa Branch December Meeting will be held on Thursday 12 December at 10.30am at Villa Noosa Function Room. Guest speaker is local icon Bob Ansett. Cost: no cost to members, visitor $10 (first two meetings free). Please register telephone 0478 479 049 or email: airnoosasecretary@gmail.com or visit facebook.com/AIRNoosa

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

VOLUNTEER AT NOOSACARE

Do you have a kind heart and want to bring joy to seniors? Join NoosaCare’s volunteer team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. NoosaCare is a community-based, notfor-profit organisation with two locations: Carramar in Tewantin and Kabara in Cooroy. Our volunteers help enhance residents’ lives by assisting with activities and providing companionship.

What you’ll do: Chat or play games with residents; Assist with recreational activities and events; Offer companionship and emotional support. We’re looking for caring, empathetic individuals with a desire to help. No experience is needed, and we provide a free police check. Email hr@noosacare. com.au to learn more and apply.

ARTS AND CRAFTS

Workshops:

Learn to knit with Irene Baker-Finch: Wednesdays 1-3pm

Expressive Drawing with Lizzie Connor: 6 weeks, starting Tuesday 4 February, 9am to 12pm

Urban Spaces with Lizzie Connor - weekend April 12-13, 9am to 4pm

Pen & Wash with Lizzie Connor - 4 weeks from Tuesday 6 May, 9am to 12pm.

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 Thursday of each month we have our club meeting at the Tewantin RSL at 11.30am with a guest speaker and update on our twelve Learning for Life students followed by lunch. For more information call Wendy Brooks on 0417 267 281.

NOOSA U3A FRIDAY TALKS

U3A Noosa Friday Talks are held at 1.30pm at U3A, 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin. 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 like-minded people? The Probus Club of Noosa River offers fun and friendship as well as many activities including Craft, Book Club, Canasta, Dominoes, Golf, Mahjong, Coffee mornings, Lunch and Dinner outings, Scrabble, Creative writing, Ukulele, Wine appreciation, Theatre outings, Walking groups and Travel. The club meets at 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

SINGERS WANTED

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

BOOMERANG BAGS NOOSA

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

ACTIVITY WITH PARKINSONS

The Parkinsons Activity Group, provides activities for Parkinsons sufferers, the activities range from Boxercise in the Box Office, 25 Project Avenue (0422485482)Georgina,Physio-ledexercise(0490 444 255) Emily, Speech Therapy voice and choir (0400 037 901) Edwina. Call Ann for an info pamphlett on 0458 009 601. Parkinsons Group meets the third Friday of each month at Noosa Tewantin Bowls Club at 10.30am for information and lunch. You need to stay active and socialise to help deal with the symptoms.

COMMUNITY GARDEN

The Noosa Community Garden is back in full swing attracting a lot of new members. “Our mission is to create a place of positive impact through a community garden in a relaxed, social and sustainable environment through growing together“. Summer gardening hours are Friday 7.30-10am. Further details please call Erika 0409 300 007.

Tewantin- Noosa Meals on Wheels

Weekly Roster for Tewantin- Noosa Meals on Wheels beginning Monday 16 December.

Monday Drivers: Tony, Rhonda, Driver needed for C Run, Maria and James, Elsa, Lorraine, Jason, Antje, Sharyn W Kitchen: Janet, John

Tuesday Drivers: Bruce, Darryl, Tania and Friends, Penny, Driver needed for E Run, Parani and Peter, Paul C, Simone, Deidre Kitchen: Chris, Ann

Wednesday Drivers: Driver needed for A Run, Kevin Mc, Alan and Cynthia, Kevin, Elsa, Melody and Kath, Simone, John and Helen, Paul S Kitchen: Denise, Chris, John, Jerry

Thursday Drivers: Melanie, Driver needed for B Run, Driver needed for C Run, Julie, Margo and Jim, Driver needed for G Run, Catherine and Trevor, Driver needed for I Run, Darryl, Sharon and Mal Kitchen: Donal, Vicki, Sharon, Michael

You can also check the roster on mealsonwheels-tewantin-noosa.org.au

If you are unavailable or can do an extra run, please phone the kitchen on 5449 7659. We are looking for drivers and kitchen volunteers.

The Noosa FM 101.3 Community Radio team gathered at Noosa Springs for their AGM and Christmas party. (Supplied)

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from

ACROSS

1 Sending to press (8)

5 Bank order (6)

10 Disconnected (5)

11 Speed of pulse (5,4)

12 Downhill ski race (6)

13 Repeating (7)

14 Large Australian spider (8)

15 Former prime minister of Sweden, – Löfven (6)

18 Knife (6)

20 Gleefully (8)

21 Against the law (7)

24 Comic character, – the Menace (6) 27 Pathological self-admirer (9)

28 Watercrafts (5)

29 English county (6)

30 Appraised (8)

Show sullenness (4)

Laziness (9)

Of the tide (5)

Book of the Hebrew Bible (8)

Small axe (8)

Resembling (5)

Crisis (9)

Pleasure (9)

Carnivals (9)

Leads an orchestra (8)

Related (7) 22 Fierce animals (5)

23 Den (4)

25 Illustrious (5)

26 Accustomed (to) (4)

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be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural nouns ending in “s”.

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2 TheParishBoy’sProgress is the subtitle for which Charles Dickens novel?

3 What object features on the Arsenal soccer team shield?

4 How did the Wright brothers decide which of them would be the first to fly their plane?

5 Clarke Griffin, played by Eliza Taylor (pictured),

10 Which famous actress created frequency hopping technology and is known as ‘The Mother of Wi-Fi’?

Rubbish Removal

Invitation for submissions Project change application – Construction

Six Mile Creek Dam Safety Upgrade project

The proponent, Seqwater, is undertaking the Six Mile Creek Dam Safety Upgrade project. The project involves replacement of the existing Six Mile Creek Dam spillway and embankments at Lake MacDonald to meet current Queensland dam safety regulations.

On 22 December 2017, the Coordinator-General declared the project a ‘coordinated project’, under section 26(1)(a) of the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 (Qld). In May 2019, the Coordinator-General published the evaluation report on the project’s Impact Assessment Report, determining the project could proceed subject to conditions. Seqwater recently submitted a project change application to the Coordinator-General. The proposed changes relate to a refined temporary coffer dam design which would necessitate haulage of additional construction materials to site and change the hydrological and ecological impacts of the project. These design changes would allow maintenance of the lake at 42% of the Full Supply Level, as opposed to the 5% previously contemplated. The proposed changes would necessitate a longer construction duration from approximately 2 years to 5 years.

You are invited to make a submission to the Coordinator-General on the proposed changes to the project. The Coordinator-General will consider your comments as part of the evaluation of the proposed changes to the project.

How to comment

For information about making a ‘properly made’ submission to the Coordinator-General, refer to the fact sheet Have your say on the application for project change and accompanying submission form, available online.

Submissions are invited from Monday 16 December 2024 to Tuesday 28 January 2025. The application for project change is available online at www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/sixmilecreek, and also at the below libraries during business hours:

• Cooroy Library, 9 Maple Street, Cooroy, QLD 4563

• Noosaville Library, 7 Wallace Drive, Noosaville QLD 4566

• Gympie Library, 8-14 Mellor St, Gympie QLD 4570

• State Library of Queensland, Cultural Centre, Stanley Place, South Bank, Brisbane

Send your comments to the Coordinator-General using one of the following methods: Online: https://haveyoursay.dsd.qld.gov.au

Email: sixmilecreek@coordinatorgeneral.qld.gov.au

Post: Attention: The Coordinator-General c/- Project Manager—Six Mile Creek Dam Safety Upgrade project Office of the Coordinator-General PO Box 15517

City East Qld 4002 Australia

SUBMISSIONS CLOSE ON 28 January 2025

Notes: While you are encouraged to use the submission form, it is not mandatory. Your submission, including any personal information provided in connection with your submission, may be disclosed by the Coordinator-General to the project proponent, local, Queensland and Australian government agencies. Your personal information will otherwise be dealt with in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld). If you have special communication needs, telephone the project manager on 1800 001 048 to make alternative arrangements to comment.

Notice of Precipe

For the record Maree Jane Chapman and Calen James Robertson of Noosa Shire, Queensland, are permanently domiciled on the Land and Soil of Terra Australis. We are not voluntary transactors in commerce, and are the paramount security interest holders of all estates, property, assets and collateral, both registered and unregistered, and all associated copyright protected trade names- Honey Bee Healthy. Our lawful reconveyance to the Land and Soil jurisdiction of Terra Australis was recorded with Public Recording Numbers RPP44 63900 05100 35141 79604, Maree Jane Chapman and RPP21 05700 05300 31092 13606, Calen James Robertson on Proclamation Date 26th November, 2024 and 26th November, 2024 respectively, and tacit agreement was established by our unrebutted Living TestimonyintheFormofanAffidavit.Allusufructsubjugationties have been severed with the occupying corporate government of Australia. The corporate Australian kakistocracy and its affiliates are instructed to immediately cease and desist misaddressing Maree Jane Chapman and Calen James Robertson in fraudulent debased Dog-Latin, GLOSSA and to cease and desist infringing upon our estate, property, assets, collateral and copyright protected trade names.

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Thunder storm into final

By Samadhi Baker

Around the Grounds

A strong weekend for the club was highlighted by First grade making the one-day grand final next weekend and some brilliant individual performances.

Firsts restricted Caloundra on day one of the first two dayer and did enough to down Glasshouse on their way into the grand final.

Twos posted a strong score on day one against Caloundra as Jack Caspers was sublime scoring 125*. Third grade posted a slightly under par 134 on the back of a well made 57* from Jason Toohey and have Palmwoods 4 for 77. Will be a fight next week.

Sixth grade are in a strong position bowling Palmwoods out for 156 and are 2 for 48 going into next week. Unfortunately, they also lost to top of the table Yandina in the semi with Max Joyce the lone bright spot taking 5 for 13 to keep the game competitive.

The Thunder women once again crushed their opponents to keep their unbeaten streak alive. Six from six!

1st Grade vs. Caloundra (Two-Day Match, Day 1)

First grade travelled to Caloundra for their inaugural two-day fixture of the season, missing several bowlers due to unavailability and representative cricket commitments. The toss became crucial on a wicket that resembled a batter’s dream, and losing it put us on the back foot from the start.

Scott Aufderheide and Ben Giddy set the tone with disciplined opening spells, and Ben Woolmer supported them well. Timely breakthroughs saw us keep Caloundra in check, but a flurry of runs before lunch, coupled with some fortunate shots, allowed them to reach 2/140 off 37 overs by the break.

After lunch, we tightened the screws with exceptional bowling. Ben Claypole struck early, while Scott Aufderheide delivered a miserly spell, conceding just two runs off six overs and maintaining immense pressure. Giddy, who struggling with a niggle, recovered to bowl with renewed pace and intent, picking up two wickets. The highlight the dismissal of their captain, whose edged drive was spectacularly caught flying to the right by Cooper Lea.

Despite our efforts, the flat pitch made breakthroughs hard to come by, and Caloundra’s middle and lower order dug in. They closed the day at 7/325, a total that could have been even higher if not for the disciplined bowling and fielding. With favourable conditions next week, the match remains in the balance, and our batting line-up will be key to a positive result.

1st Grade vs. Glasshouse (One-Day Semi-Final) Sunday saw us host Glasshouse in the one-day semi-final after a gruelling 85 overs in the field the previous day. Losing the toss for the second time in as many games, we again found ourselves bowling first, but this team thrives on challenges.

Tom Stewart, fresh after resting Saturday, combined with Scott Aufderheide with a tight opening spell. Glasshouse struggled to 0/24 in the first 10 overs, even with little assistance from the pitch for our bowlers. Ben Giddy continued his strong form, breaking the opening stand, while Ben Woolmer bowled 10 straight economical overs. Jacob Dennien once again proved his value, using his deception and control to, finishing with 4/30. Tom Stewart returned to clean up the tail, taking 3/26 and underlining his status as one of the competition’s best opening bowlers. Glasshouse was dismissed for 171, a total which was below par but still respectable.

Our chase started promisingly as Samadhi Baker (40) and Jacob Dennien (21) looked fluent, taking us to 76 without much trouble. However, a sudden collapse, losing key wickets in clumps, including both set batters at the same score threatened to make the chase difficult. At 8/155, the pressure was on, but calm heads prevailed. The skipper Jarrod Officer anchored the innings with an unbeaten 47, supported by a clutch Ben Giddy (4*) finishing the job with 4.5 overs remaining. 2nd Grade vs. Caloundra (Two-Day Match, Day 1)

Second grade had a dream start to their two-day match against Caloundra, winning the toss on a flat wicket under hot and humid conditions. Openers Corey Flood and Matthew Nenadic took to the crease, with Corey falling early but Matt contributing a solid 33.

The middle order chipped in with starts, as Rory Ramsden, Jarred Davis, and the captain all made valuable contributions. However, the innings belonged to Jack Caspers, returning after

nine months away from the game. Jack’s unbeaten 125 was a masterclass in power and placement, featuring 12 fours and four towering sixes. His knock anchored the innings as the team declared on 9/241. With three overs left in the day, Corey Flood created a chance on the first ball, but the opportunity was missed. Caloundra closed at 0/4, setting up an exciting Day 2, with the attack bolstered by the expected return of bowlers Oliver Wilson and Finn Mayo.

6th Grade vs. Palmwoods Red

(Two-Day Match, Day 1)

Winning the toss in scorching conditions, Palmwoods Red opted to bat but found scoring difficult against the disciplined bowling attack. Justin Latimer bowled a tight opening spell, to set the stage for Wayne Moore to turn the game with an incredible 4/14 from 12 overs. David Lyons (3/31) and Latimer (1/11) also chipped in, with eight of the 10 dismissals being bowled—a sure indicator of the bowling attacks precision,

keeping Palmwoods to 156. By stumps, Tewantin Sixths reached 2/48 off 21 overs, with Alek Dillewaard leading the way on 33*. Thanks to the Tewantin attack’s tight bowling, the team is well-placed heading into next week.

One-Day Semi-Final vs. Yandina Facing ladder leaders Yandina on their home turf, Tewatin opted to bat after winning the toss. The slow pitch and outfield made scoring tough, combined with losing regular wickets meant the Noosa batters never really held the momentum. Dante Cox (26) helped anchor the innings and a handy late contribution from Justin Latimer (14) helped to scrape to 94, a total well below par.

Despite the modest target, the Noosa bowlers fought valiantly. Bailey Hozier’s fiery opening spell set the tone, while Max Joyce delivered an incredible performance, taking 5/13 to keep the game alive. Unfortunately, a late surge from Yandina’s lower order saw them edge home, 7 wickets down but the effort and spirit shown by

the team was outstanding.

Thunder Women vs. Caloundra

The Thunder Women capped their pre-Christmas campaign with a sixth consecutive win, defeating Caloundra at Dale Officer Oval. Bowling first, Talei Owen struck early, removing both openers cheaply. Tight bowling contributions from most of the team ensured Caloundra was restricted to 72. The standouts were Kierra Irvine who took her first ever wicket and Bonnie Boyes who bowled with ferocious pace and bounce.

The chase began dramatically with Carly Mcgrath out for a diamond duck (run out without facing a ball). However, the ship was steadied by Talei (who once again retired with three) and Kierra Irvine’s unbeaten 20* who guided the team home comfortably in the 14th over.

The team’s undefeated streak is a testament to the their hard work at training and with captain Petrina McAulay expected back in January, there is some serious momentum as they charge into the finals.

Caption Max Joyce on fire. (@mattmayophoto)

Women make it six straight. (@mattmayophoto)

Talking Sport

Ron Lane

A run that made history

Noosa Athletics

“Our School season of Athletics reached its climax over the weekend,” said Head Coach Mick Hooper, “with the completion of the Australian All Schools Championships held in Brisbane. It was a hot three days of competition both on and off the track. Noosa Athletics had three of our club members competing against the best school aged athletes in Australia, with some awesome results.”

Marlon Andrews came away with a 1st place in the U16, 4X 100m relay after setting a cracking pace for the Queensland team as their lead-out runner. Taya Clayton continued her outstanding form in the 90m Hurdles at both state and national level claiming a 3rd in a closely fought contest. The ever-versatile Eli Melinz claimed 3rd place in the U15, 3000 walk race and narrowly missing the podium in the Hammer throw: finishing in 4th place after being passed on the final round of throws.

One of the drawcards of this type of meeting is that there will come the time when some young athlete performs to such a level that his or her name will suddenly come to everyone’s attention. They quickly grab the program looking for the name, making a note, for here is someone who has drawn complete attention: and doing it in such a manner, that will make those in attendance, happily say in years to come, “I was there.”

‘’On this occasion,’’ according to Noosa’s Head Coach Mick Hooper, ‘’the crowd had been entertained throughout the whole carnival with some blistering performances: and none more so than the U18 sprint sensation Gout Gout, who had broken the U18 Australian 100m record with a time of 10.17. He then backed it up the following day with an amazing 200m performance. This was faster than Usain Bolt at the same age: this has sent shock waves through the athletic community, both in Australia and around the world.’’ His time of 20.04 is the fastest time of any Australian athlete surpassing Peter Norman’s record set in the 1968 Mexico Olympic Games where he finished second in the final. This now puts Gout Gout, in the record books as the U18, U20 and Open 200m record holder, with the time of 20.04. Truly an amazing performance: what a memory for all that were there to witness it. This 200m run has been grabbed by news organisations around the world: the fastest 16 yr old in history.

For this Australian born, Ipswich Grammer student of Sudanese parents, just weeks short of his 17th birthday, it will certainly give our Noosa athletes some idea, of what can be achieved: through good coaching, dedication and hard work. This season has been a good one for Level 4 High Performance Coach and Life Member Mick Hooper plus his support team.

This once again shows us the standard of coaching available in the various sporting clubs of our community. Others such as Mark Evans Australian Coach, Amateur Boxing ( most successful ever at this year’s World Titles), Woogie Marsh Weightlifting (coach of Taj Marsh Commonwealth and Oceanic medal winner), Yoshi Hasegawa Head Coach Caza Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu

(top club in Queensland) Bryan Dukas Head Coach Shotokan Karate Noosa( medal winners at both State and National level) and in Rugby League Noosa Pirates Michael Duff (first year as Head Coach) took three senior teams to the Preliminary finals. Who could ask for anything more. Rugby League

Noose Pirates Rugby League Club recently held their AGM for the season and all indications are, that it was for the Pirates a happy season indeed. First there was the successful completion of their first season in partnership with the NRL Dolphins, then their celebration their 50 years as a club: add to this their three senior teams the A grade Reserve grade and the C grade under their new coach Michael Duff, made the preliminary finals.

‘’This was a great indication of the hard work and dedication, of the coaching panel, support staff and players. This stands as a testament to the enduring spirit and community that is the Noosa District Rugby League Football Cub,” said club President Liam Anlezark

Off the back of the Dolphins partnership, Pirates had their first signing of a player, Cooper Jackson to the Dolphins Cyril Connell side. The club was very happy with Coopers performance as they watched his hard work come to fruition. Also, the club was pleased with the female participation numbers from last season: an increase

of 24.17 per cent. The female game is going from strength to strength in rugby league, with Pirates leading the charge, fielding several sides.

Along with the open women’s side they had teams in all the girl’s sides which included U17’s, U15s, and U13’s. Moving into the 2025 season they hope to add a U11s all girls team. Also, the junior boys’ ranks are very strong fieldling teams in all divisions. They also had our U13s divisions 1 Boys make it to the Grand Final, but unfortunately lost in a hard-fought game.

“We would like to thank all our sponsors and fans for a great season, and with registration opening early December, the Pirates are looking forward to a great 2025 season. Once again, our sincere thanks to all our people for what can only be classed as a season to remember.” Liam Anlezark President.

Amateur Boxing

For Cooroy’s Impact Boxing and Fitness Academy the year has been outstanding. In the words of Mark Evans, Head Coach and President of Boxing Queensland, “It has also been an action-packed year filled with growth, challengers and success. I wish to extend my gratitude to all our supporters, families and friends for standing by us.”

All indications are, that 2025 is shaping up to be a monumental year for Impact Boxing as they celebrate 20 years of working in the community and for the community. “There are big

announcements on the horizon, and we look forward to sharing them with you”, said Coach Evans. Happy to say that Team Impact ended 2024 on a high note.

Last Saturday Team Impact took part in the El Barrio Boxing Club Tournament in South Brisbane. The team consisted of three seasoned fighters and a novice, Jermaine Wilson stepping into the ring for the first time in an exhibition bout. First up for Impact was Slade Gray a young star on the rise, who came up against a familiar opponent, Sienna Panel: but after three tough rounds Slade took the decision.

Next for Impact was Cian Jones, who after a long hiatus came out on top when the referee stopped the fight in the third. Next for Impact was Luke Austin an exciting fighter who once again took a points decision. This was followed by another exhibition bout in which Jermine Wilson showed that she has the necessaries, to pursue a career in the amateur ranks.

In his closing statement Coach Evans said, “Here is too another incredible year. Many thanks and a Merry Christmas to all.”

Best wishers

On behalf of the Noosa Heads SLSC Old Boys and the Seahorse Nippers, of whom she is Patron, we send our best wishers to Dawn Fraser AC MBE for a quick recovery and a Merry Christmas with family and friends.

Marlon Andrews (second from right) was part of the Qld U16 4x 100m team that won the gold medal at the Australian All Schools Championships. (Supplied)

Taya Clayton claimed a third in the 90m Hurdles.

Team Impact with head coach Mark Evans.

Eli Melinz claimed 3rd place in the U15, 3000m walk race and narrowly missing the podium in the Hammer throw.

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People, places of the heart

Still woken several times a night by a slow-healing leg wound that is keeping me out of the surf (grumpy) and in and out of sleep (dreamy), I have found myself dreaming restlessly about two particular places of the heart – Hawaii and France, most particularly this week, France.

Although we were back there little more than a year ago, it seems so much longer and in light sleep I see a never-ending slide show of old friends, good times and bad, great surf days on both sides of the Basque border, apres-surf long lunches on the terraces of Mundaka and Guethary, wild nights in funky little taverns, crazy cross-cultural philosophical discussions over cheese and wine with the best of the local surfing elders, helping Miki Dora up the stairs to his oxygen tank after one of his last sessions at Parlementia, trips up to Contis-Plage to surf with the amazing Berque twins, or else watching them carve the hull of their newest ocean-crossing “sardine can” in the barn of their home at St Julien-en-Born … Crack! The leg I have to keep above heart level while I sleep slips out of its sling and brings me back to real life. I fumble for my phone to check if it’s worth trying to doze again … the screen is filled with messages from France. Messages in the night are never good.

The news is tragic but not surprising. The surviving Berque twin, Emmanuel, had struggled on for three years since his identical twin brother, Maximilien, had failed to wake on the camp mattress beside him one morning in 2021. Manu posted on social media: “I ain’t been twin since yesterday. Maximilien fell asleep peacefully, but didn’t wake up anymore … gone naked and without any instruments.”

Just as they had made their Atlantic crossings, alone in their tiny sailboats, navigating wild seas by the stars. And with those simple words, my friend Manu brought the curtain down on the strange and wonderful lives that these twins shared. We enjoyed a wonderful lunch with him in Contis in September last year, but the years had taken their toll, not so much in health, although he was frail, but in spirit, which for the Berques, was always indomitable.

Now it’s up to others to find words.

Author and photographer Maurice Rebeix wrote: “Surfing, beach, navigation, masterpieces of boats, built with their hands and varnished like Chinese lacquer, mermaids in bikinis crossing around them, summers spent in cloth, winters at the raft, saw, glue, oceans crossed against all odds, the Contis twins linked their lives to the sea. After Max, Emmanuel stayed strong for two.”

The two was one, as Manu liked to put it, but there were limits to his endurance.

Maurice continued: “Strong offshore wind advisories, strong to high seas. Emmanuel took advantage of it to lift anchor today. Journey ends, journey begins. Twins reunite but friendship takes a toll.”

Surfing historian Alain Gardinier wrote: “Crazy about surfing, travel, navigation, astrology, astronomy, jazz, painting, in short, freedom. All their lives, the kings of Contis have only done so much by ignoring conventions. On a stormy day in the South Atlantic Emmanuel has joined his double among the stars.”

This column has the word “life” in its title and sometimes I despair that it is too often about its

direct and inevitable opposite, but throughout their three score and 10 (and a bit) years, the Berque twins filled all around them with the joy of life, from their silly promenade walks in unison at the Biarritz Surf Festival to their insistence on dressing and shaving identically to keep people guessing who was who (got me a few times) to their incredible fearlessness in crossing the Atlantic several times with no power and no instruments, only the stars to guide them. So on this sad Sunday in Noosa, I propose to only remember the fun times.

One story. Midget Farrelly was guest of honour one year at the Biarritz Surf Festival and was so intrigued by the twins that before he flew home I took he and wife Bev up to Contis to spend a day with the boys, surfing, eating, drinking, checking their boats and, yes, doing silly walks in the garden. Midget and I were wearing the same BSF tee shirts, so it was perfect. We laughed so hard we had to open another bottle of Bordeaux.

FOOTNOTE: While looking through the archive boxes for the picture of Midget’s silly walk, and failing to find it, I did find another photo of

interest. It shows your columnist (representing the Noosa Festival of Surfing) shaking hands with Biarritz Surf festival boss Robert Rabagny and Biarritz mayor Didier Borotra after the signing of a jumelage (twin festivals) agreement. Bob Abbot later counter-signed it in Noosa and the document has never been seen since. And on the subject of the Noosa Festival, in last week’s column I failed to note that the WSL’s most recent Noosa Longboard Pro was in 2023, not 2020. Must have blinked and missed that one. Apologies to winners Mason Schremmer and Max Weston.

The twins take a break on a South American shore, 1996. (Supplied) Max and Manu at the Biarritz Surf Festival with Joel Tudor and Miki Dora. (PJ) Emmanuel and Sophie, 2023.

Dreamy lineup at les Landes, France, for the Quiksilver Pro (Sharon Anderson)

Our home in Guethary, next to the bar tabac, 1999-03.Signing of the jumelage, 1999.

Layne Beachley awarded life membership

Former Surfing Australia chair and seven-time World Champion, Layne Beachley AO was awarded Surfing Australia life membership at the 2024 Australian Surfing Awards on Saturday night, 7 December.

Layne is a surfing legend. Claiming a remarkable seven world titles, she is the only surfer in the world to win six consecutively.

Her path to success was filled with challenges: adoption, mental illness, life-threatening injuries, and failures. Embracing setbacks as growth opportunities, Layne’s honest and determined approach to life and success is inspiring.

Author, motivational speaker and champion for the environment, she also promotes mental wellness as an ambassador for The Black Dog Institute, RUOK? Day and Gotcha4life.

Her journey from adversity to greatness has inspired her to guide others to live happier and more purposeful lives through her transformational work at Awake Academy.

“I’m deeply humbled and grateful to receive this award,“ Layne said.

“While it’s an honour, it also reminds me how much more there is to do. Being the first and only woman to achieve this recognition is not lost on me.

“My surfing career spanned nearly two decades: Seven world titles, 29 tour victories, and 17 years in the top 10.

“But it was beyond the waves where I found the most purpose - challenging norms, advocating for equality and driving progress. Serving on the ASP board for 15 years, I fought for pay equity, better events and a fairer future for women’s surfing.

“I’m proud to have led initiatives like staging the richest surfing event in the world for seven years, raising prize money, wave quality and exposure for the women’s tour.

“Inspired by these challenges, I founded a charitable foundation to support girls and women in achieving their dreams, whether in sport or life. Aim For The Stars granted about 500 women a total of $1 million in scholarships to help them achieve greatness and change the world.

“My14yearsontheSurfingAustraliaboard, including eight as chair, taught me invaluable lessons in leadership, resourcefulness and collaboration. Together, we pushed the sport forward and shared its stoke. Building a world class high performance centre and program, developing clear and powerful pathways for future champions, becoming an Olympic sport and investing heavily into the grass roots are just some of my personal highlights.

“Giving back to my community has been equally rewarding—mentoring, coaching and championing female participation for my local boardriders club and sharing my lessons and experience with the future generation as part of the Talent ID program.

“Surfing remains at the heart of everything I do, bringing me endless joy and keeping me centred. I love it more now than ever and am forever grateful for the support I’ve received along the way.

“Thank you for this incredible honour. It inspires me to keep riding the wave of progress.“

Surfing Australia chief executive officer Chris Mater said, “Let me tell you something about Layne Beachley. Everyone knows her as one of the greatest surfers of all time—a true champion in the water. But what many might not realise is just how remarkable she is out of the water.“

“As chair of Surfing Australia, Layne didn’t just lead - she transformed. She doubled the organisation’s turnover, and she did it with the same grit, intelligence, and vision that made her a world champion.

“Layne is smart, she’s dedicated, and above all, she’s selfless. She didn’t just serve the sport she loves - she elevated it for future generations. That’s leadership. That’s Layne Beachley.“

Even today, Layne surfs every day, enjoys Rose, and admits her biggest weakness is hot chips.

Surfing Australia life membership is recognition of a person who has rendered distinguished or special service to the sport of surfing at the national level. It is awarded from time to time when the Surfing Australia Board and the Annual General Meeting of members believe it is warranted.

Billy’s hat trick

By Joy Ringrose

Local showjumping legend, Billy Raymont, has furthered his lead in the 2024 Australian FEI World Cup series by winning his third consecutive World Cup qualifier competition on his unstoppable mount Caprino.

Billy had two horses in the competition, 12-year-old Caprino, and his nine-year-old grey stallion Tulara Dakchico. Only one horse per rider can score points in these qualifier competitions, and Billy is so far ahead of his competitors that he could afford to nominate his less experienced grey horse for the points. Tulara Dakchico came fifth against the best in the nation, so scored some more World Cup points for Billy, enough to give him an unbeatable lead, without him having to compete in the final WC qualifier round in Sale, Victoria, in February. The idea of this was to ready both horses for Europe, in 2025, so that both horses can compete in Hong Kong in February, on the way to the World Cup Final, in Basel Switzerland, in April.

In their latest competition, the Sydney Summer Classic Showjumping World Cup Qualifier, Caprino jumped a sizzling clear first round, over two seconds ahead of his nearest rival. This meant they would be the last to jump in the second round jump off, and Billy would be able to gauge just how fast he needed to go to take the win. He said afterwards, “Caprino was in great form and when you’re hot, you’re hot… I felt a bit of a cowboy after I came out, a bit of a barrel racer. I rode him from his ears to his tail, but he really responded to it, and you know when they feel like that, you get the first fence and it’s on, you can really give it to them. I knew Kerm (Jamie Kermond) was very quick, with one fence down, and I had to either be very careful to jump clear, but the time was just tight enough that it was hard to be that careful, so I felt I had to cover both bases and open him up a gear and give a little more space to the jumps, and actually use his neck and shoulder a bit more… it felt amazing.

“It’s kind of exciting. Maybe go to the World Cup final and not just be there, but have a crack

from day one. It’d be cool to be in that situation.”

About his other mount, Tulara Dakchico, Billy explained his plan, “He’s a very good jumper, but he’s greener than he looks. Because of his size I’ve been very careful to go easy on him along the way, but he’s nine now and he’s old enough that I can chip away at getting him fitter and stronger, get the miles into him now. He’s an every day of the week, big fence horse… I think the temperature got to him, although its a bit rainy, it’s quite hot, quite humid, and I could feel both horses struggling a little bit. But Caprino is just a little bit older, you know, he’s blowing, but he’s just fitter.

“I’m really excited about both horses, so I’m hoping sponsors will come on board and help with a long campaign: World Cup final, World Championships in 2026 and Olympics in LA. I think I’ve got the horse power - three, not onewhich is a pretty exciting prospect.”

Billy has been travelling from home with his wife, Tesse, who also competes, his four month old daughter, Lainie, and two grooms. The owners of Caprino and Tulara Dakchico are also behind this campaign. His third horse is Blue Balou, a talented young stallion that is rapidly climbing the ranks.

Billy has had extensive overseas experience, having won the Australian WC series in 2004, 2017, and now in 2024. Although he didn’t compete in the WC final in Los Angeles in 2005, he gained valuable experience in Europe after that first big series win.

In 2018 he competed in the Paris FEI WC Final, coming 9th in that show’s Grand Prix, against the world’s best. He and his mount Oaks Redwood then went on to North Carolina to the FEI World Equestrian Games, where they placed 25th in the world. Oaks Redwood was later sold to Bill Gates.

In 2022 Billy again represented Australia in the FEI World Showjumping Championships (formerly called the World Equestrian Games) on the stunning station Black Jack IXE, doing a clear round in the first leg, but accumulating some points in the second leg. Black Jack was then sold to Paul Schockemohle in Germany.

Layne Beachley AO is a surfing legend.

Seven-time World Champion, Layne Beachley has been awarded Surfing Australia life membership. (Supplied)

Billy Raymont and Caprino (Joy Ringrose)

PROPERTY

SUPERB WATERFRONT HOME SET FOR SALE

PROPERTY MATTERS

IT’S absolutely superb ... a Paul Clout-designed waterfront home that has been completely retrofitted.

Nic Hunter of Tom Offermann Real Estate is taking the four-bedroom, four-bathroom, two-car house with pool and jetty, at 71 Wyuna Dve, Noosaville, to auction at 2pm Saturday, 14 December.

“There is a larger floor area than you could expect these days,’’ Nic said, “and it has 180plus degree views of the river system.’’

Named Casa Luca - House of Light - it is a design dazzler in an exclusive enclave of Noosa Sound; a tribute to the location and the natural environment as well as sense of sophistication mixed with simplicity.

Interior living spaces blend seamlessly with outdoors. The mosaic-tiled pool comes with day bed and spa, a water feature wall, and an expansive limestone terrace with weathersensitive roof.

Bespoke finishes of quality, craftsmanship and artistry highlight the living areas - from curved walls to a custom wine fridge, fireplace, high-end furniture, accessories and an oversized designer chandelier in the void.

Natural light floods across the European oak floor, thanks to clerestory-high ceilings and full-height disappearing doors almost the width of the residence, revealing a waterfront terrace and jetty.

The 20m-wide waterfrontage on a deep-water expansive reach has nature as its backdrop.

The galley kitchen comes with marble-topped timber cabinetry including the parallel, equally lengthy, walk-in pantry and the island breakfast bar. There are multiple integrated appliances, including Gaggenau induction cooktop plus dual ovens - one combi micro and one pyrolitic; two Fisher & Paykel custom integrated fridges; two Miele dishwashers and ZIP Hydro tap.

The lift or gracious curved timber-treaded stairs lead to the mezzanine. Glass panes give

The three-bedroom, one-bathroom house with pool on 0.98ha at 12 Meadow Ct, Doonan, sold at auction with Jeanette Catalano and Kess Prior of Hinternoosa.

the feeling of floating above the pool.

The king bedroom retreat catches the breeze from the terrace, while there is a custom bedhead and bedside tables, a walk-in robe and an Italian marble ensuite that includes a curved wall of fluted tiles and free-standing round bath.

Along the ’bridge’ is a lounge with a fireplace, while two more king bedrooms are on the north side, both with ensuites and robes.

The fourth bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite is on the ground floor. Adjoining is the media room with translucent glass privacy sliders and access to the pool.

METICULOUS IN ITS PRESENTATION

A beautiful single-level house on 8557sq m at Doonan goes to auction Friday, 13 December, at 11am

The four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 22 Laguna Grove goes to the market with Eliot and Kimberlea Krause of Krause Property Group.

“It’s a really interesting property,’’ Eliot said. “It has been completely renovated.

“The new pool and outdoor entertaining area really impresses the groups that have been coming through.’’

Interest has been mainly local but also Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Toowoomba.

Adjoining parkland, this meticulously renovated home offers a blend of contemporary elegance and hinterland charm.

Designed for family living and entertaining, it features spacious bedrooms, luxurious

bathrooms, and multiple living areas.

A showcase of high-quality finishes, it includes bamboo flooring, ducted airconditioning, ceiling fans, plantation shutters, and bespoke built-in cabinetry.

There are two separate living areas while the new gourmet kitchen comes with premium appliances, stone benchtops, and shaker-style cabinetry, flowing to a north-facing alfresco terrace.

The family bathroom features a deep standalone bathtub.

Outside, a 10m by 4m in-ground pool, openair timber deck, and firepit area provide spaces to entertain.

A 9m by 5.8m double lock-up garage has a powered workshop, there are dual driveways, and rainforest walkways.

EMPTY-NESTERS MAKE THE MOVE

Jeanette Catalano and Kess Prior of Hinternoosa had spirited bidding from two registered parties at Doonan on Friday, 29 November, for the auction of 12 Meadow Ct.

The three-bedroom, one-bathroom home with pool on 0.98ha came with shed and a creek.

On a no-through road and in an elevated position overlooking the property, the home was beautifully presented and recently repainted.

Features included wrap-around verandahs, raked ceilings in the air-conditioned open-plan living.

“It sold under the hammer for $1.6 million,’’ Jeanette said, “to a couple from Brisbane who

are coming back onto acreage.

“They are empty-nesters and love the home, saying they will live in it as it is.’’

PRIVATE

WATERFRONT SANCTUARY

Virtually everyone who has inspected the property at 12 Topsails Pl, Noosa Waters, has been complimentary of it.

Going to auction Friday, 13 December, at 2pm with Adam Offermann and Tiffany Wilson of Tom Offermann Real Estate, it has a really nice aspect and a well thought-out floorplan.

The five-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car waterfront house comes with pool and jetty.

“Families looking for a bit more space are finding it appealing,’’ Adam said, “especially when it is raining in summer - you can leave the windows and doors open.’’

With long water views, the house sits in a culde-sac behind imposing timber gate and amid lush landscaping.

A private and serene sanctuary, it features beautiful blackbutt flooring, high-ceilinged living spaces that completely fan out the width of the residence.

The main living area with custom cabinetry, fireplace and picture window on the west wall, plus the dining and casual living areas, are defined by angular walls of slide-away glass to ensure water views.

The walls blur the lines between indoors and out, extending to an alfresco undercover terrace which abuts a travertine-edged pool. A few steps away is the wide waterfront and L-shaped jetty.

A four-bedroom, four-bathroom, two-car waterfront house with pool, jetty, at 71 Wyuna Dve, Noosaville, is set for auction at 2pm Saturday, 14 December. (445145)

A two-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-car apartment at 17/5 Belmore Tce, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction at 3pm Saturday, 14 December. (445931)

A two-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-car apartment at 17/5 Belmore Tce, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction at 3pm Saturday, 14 December. (445931)

ERLE LEVEY

A two-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-car waterfront apartment at 39/5 Quamby Pl, Noosa Heads, is set for auction Saturday, 14 December, at 1pm. (445931)

A five-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car waterfront house with pool, jetty, at 12 Topsails Pl, Noosa Waters, goes to auction Friday, 13 December, at 2pm. (445931)

The L-shaped kitchen with butler’s-style pantry comprises white stone-topped cabinetry including island breakfast bar, top of the range appliances including an integrated icemaker fridge and two dishwashers, also the very ontrend Zip Hydrotap.

Contemporary and tasteful interior styling continues in the five bedrooms with two carpeted upstairs either side of the mezzanine/hallway, both north-facing with walk-in robes and ensuite bathrooms.

In the premier suite, with custom timber bedhead, there are engaging views along waterways from bed, also from the terrace. The ensuite has white stone-topped double basin cabinetry, separate shower and toilet. Similarly appointed is the second bedroom on this level.

Downstairs in the south wing, three bedrooms have built-in robes, and the bathroom has white stone-topped, single-basin cabinetry as well as a free-standing bathtub.

The two-car garage has a store area and

A two-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-car waterfront apartment at 39/5 Quamby Pl, Noosa Heads, is set for auction Saturday, 14 December, at 1pm. (445931)

A five-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car waterfront house with pool, jetty, at 12 Topsails Pl, Noosa Waters, goes to auction Friday, 13 December, at 2pm. (445931)

internal access, and the travertine-tiled laundry has plenty of storage and access to the drying area.

WAKING AT SUNSHINE

Every day will feel like a holiday at a luxurious beachfront apartment at Sunshine Beach that Jesse Stowers of Tom Offermann Real Estate is taking to auction on Saturday, 14 December, at 3pm.

With views of the sand and surf, and a northeasterly aspect of the ocean, the two-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-car apartment 17 La Mer, 5 Belmore Tce, is directly across from the patrolled beach.

Wall-to-wall glass opens to the balcony.

Beautifully renovated, the fully-equipped kitchen has a contemporary style with stone benchtops, sleek cabinetry, under-mount sink, quality appliances, ample bench space, and positioned between the lounge area and dining space.

Bedroom two has a queen bed, built-in robe,

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house, pool, on 8557sq m at 22 Laguna Grove, Doonan, is set for auction at 11am Friday, 13 December. (445931)

and is served by a modern bathroom.

The main bedroom is a tranquil haven with ocean views, a king bed, access to the balcony, walk-in robe and private ensuite bathroom.

Residents and guests have access to La Mer’s amenities including a heated swimming pool, barbecue facilities, poolside seating, and lift access from the secure carpark. This furnished apartment offers a lock-up-andleave holiday home, holiday let, or permanent residence.

AUCTION ACTION

FRIDAY, 13 December

Doonan

• 22 Laguna Gr: 4bed, 2bath, 2car house, pool, on 8557sq m, 11am, Eliot and Kimberlea Krause 0409 920 861 Krause Property Group

Eumundi

• 35 Mindi Rd: 5bed, 2bath, 2car house, pool, on 5.25ha, dam, shed, DA approval, 10am, Tracy Russell 0413 319 879 Tom Offermann Real Estate

Noosa Waters

• 12 Topsails Pl: 5bed, 3bath, 2car waterfront house, pool, jetty, 2pm Adam Offermann 0475 804 467 Tiffany Wilson 0468 922 519 Tom Offermann Real Estate

SATURDAY, 14 December

Noosa Heads

• 39/5 Quamby Pl: 2bed, 2bath, 1car waterfront apartment, 1pm, Luke Chen 0417 600 840 Tom Offermann Real Estate

• 5 Wild Apple Ct: 3bed, 2bath, 2car house, pool, 4pm, Peter TeWhata 0423 972 034 Tom Offermann Real Estate.

Noosaville

• 71 Wyuna Dve: 4bed, 4bath, 2car waterfront house, pool, jetty, 2pm, Nic Hunter 0421 785 512 Tom Offermann Real Estate

Sunshine Beach

• 17/5 Belmore Tce: 2bed, 2bath, 1car apartment, 3pm, Jesse Stowers 0414 367 282 Tom Offermann Real Estate.

35 MINDIROAD , EU MU ND I

This exceptionalarchitecturallydesignedhomeis ideallypositionedattheendofa quietcul-de-sacin theprestigiousGoldenTriangle,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 newlycreated1.74Hablockcontainingalarge, approvedbuildingsite.

Auction Friday13December10am View Friday9.30am

Agent TracyRussell 0413319879 tracy@offermann.com.au

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39/5 QUAMb YP lACe , NOOSAHEADS

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

17/5 BelMOReTeRRACe , SUNSHINEBEACH

Everyday, youwillfeelasthoughyouarewakingup on topofthe worldfromthisluxuriousbeachfront apartmentwithbreathtakingviewsofthesandand surfofSunshineBeach,and anortheasterlyaspect oftheCoralSea. Positioneddirectlyacrossfromthe patrolledbeach, youcangofor aswim everymorning takinginspectacularnaturalsceneryinoneofthemost soughtafterlocationsinSoutheast Queensland. From

themoment youwalkintotheapartment, yoursenses willbedelightedwithcooloceanbreezes,light coastal tones,freshsalty air,andanabundance ofnaturallight floodinginfrom wall-to-wallglass. Your eyeswillbe drawntothebalcony whereyou cantrulyappreciate commandingoceanvistasacrossthetreetops.From here, youcan watchwhalesmigrating,dolphinsfrolicin thesea,andshipsglide by A 2 B 2 C 1 D

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Agent JesseStowers 0414367282 jesse@offermann.com.au

5W IlDAPPle CO UR T, NO O SAHEADS

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 View Saturday 3.30pm

Agent PeterTeWhata 0423972034 peter@offermann.com.au

14 KEY CO UR T, NO O SAHEADS

Themagnetismoflocationandlifestyle,modernand marvellousisundeniable,andabsolutekeyto anenvyinducingsubstantialsite and residence which evokes privacyfromthecul-desac waterway.Suchtimeless appealforfamilyandfriendswithabundantspaces throughout,and ashort walk to NoosaMainBeach. Inside eyesare drawntoendlesstravertine-tiledopen planlivingwherelankywallsofdisappearingdoors

morphinaseamlessfashion to thepoolterraces, privatewaterfrontgardenandsharedjetty. Here’s to thegoodlifealfrescowhateverthe reasonor season.Andwithtwo premierbedroomsuitesupstairs andguestwings,loungeandmedia roomdownstairs, it’stimetotaketheplungeandindulgeinsun-splashed holidays everydayonNoosaSound.

Price $9.95M

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Agent RebekahOffermann 0413044241 rebekah@offermann.com.au

29 CO ORAN CO UR T, NOOSAHEADS

Indulgeintheultimate lifestyle, aclassyyet serene sculpturedformwith amoody-huedtimberslatted brise-soleil,whichfromtheculdesac evokesprivacy and mystery yetdefinesthe streetscapeofthis prestigiousaddress.Theimmenseopen-plan yet designatedliving,dining,andkitchen zones,with floor-to-ceilingautodisappearingdoors,fanoutin aseamlessfashion to outdoorstowidegiant cycad-

fringedterracecontinuesacrossthewidthofthe residence,alsolushlawn to therevetmentwalland jetty.Andwhat’sontheotherendofthewhisper-quiet 48m waterfront? Afew pleasureboat-lengths away is awhite-sandbeach,boat rampandpurpose-builtboat housewithstoreroomsandmore, atotally rare and nevertoberepeated find.Inhindsight, amasterstroke.

Price $35M

Agent NicHunter 0421785512 nic@offermann.com.au

Agent TomOffermann 0412711888 tom@offermann.com.au

NEXT LEVEL NOOSA SOUND

COSSETTED in the exclusive enclave of Noosa Sound, minutes from sophisticated Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach, is the just completed Casa Luca, a beacon of formidable quality and avantgarde modernist design brilliance by Paul Clout. This is next level waterside living, a tribute to the location and the natural environment, yet it perfectly distils sophistication and simplicity beyond expectations.

Eye-catching massive date palms and a sense of mystique prevail momentarily from the street. Push aside the massive door into the pared back foyer and look ahead.

Aptly named Casa Luca aka House of Light, it is a total immersion from intimate areas of reprieve, to suddenly a seamless coalescence with outdoors. Dazzling on the left is the luminescent mosaic tiled pool with day bed and spa, shimmering water feature wall, expansive limestone terrace with weather-sensitive roof, and stunning leisure furniture.

Evoking a sensory connection, is a seriously impressive outward aspect, with a sequence of unstinting spaces that unwind, and thanks to numerous banks of disappearing doors, morph from one into the other.

Stealing the limelight are bespoke finishes of zenith quality and craftsmanship and exhilarating artistry in the muted natural-toned, immeasurable living areas, From curved tactile microcement walls, custom feature wine fridge, fireplace, high-end furniture, accessories and an oversized designer chandelier in the void, to a custom dining table by Relik Designs and much more, are fashioned by the inimitable Hong Henwood.

Bright natural light invites itself into shadowdance across the endless European oak floor, thanks to clerestory-high ceilings and fullheight disappearing doors almost the width of the residence, revealing an amazing absolute waterfront terrace and jetty.

Focusing on the good life alfresco, this particularly breathtaking sight, suggests entertaining, perhaps a fun family barbeque, all de rigueur for any reason and every season. Sundowners whilst watching the golden orb disappear behind the mountain is always a spectacular time of day.

The magnetism of the 20m wider-thanmost waterfrontage on a tranquil, deep-water expansive reach of the waterways, has verdant nature as its backdrop, and plays host to myriad bird life including black swans, pelicans, and cormorants.

Enjoy splashing around in the white-sand shallows or launch a canoe, stand-up paddle board and kayak. The jetty is the perfect spot to

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Address: 71 Wyuna Drive, NOOSAVILLE

Description: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 garage

Inspect: Saturday 1.30pm Auction at 2pm

Auction: Saturday 14 December 2pm

reel in tailor and whiting and why not up-anchor the boat for more serious fishing in the open stretches of the nearby Noosa River towards The Everglades.

It’s obvious the prodigious galley kitchen with marble-topped timber cabinetry including the parallel equally lengthy walk-in pantry and the island breakfast bar, also multiple latest integrated appliances and heaps of well-thought-out storage will be desired by the consummate cook and entertainer, who might also be inspired by those tasty views.

Take the lift or head up the gracious curvaceous timber treaded stairs to the mezzanine. Glass panes give the feeling of floating above the pool; what an introduction to next level relaxation.

The premier king suite retreat has wispy linen sheers that catch the breeze from the terrace, custom bedhead and beside tables, a fashionista-style walk-in robe and an Italian marble ensuite which includes a curved wall of fluted tiles and complementing the freestanding round bath. Along the ‘bridge’ is a lounge with a fireplace and naturally majestic sunsets.

On the north side are two king bedrooms with ensuites and robes. Each space has the same aesthetic and finishes, as does the fourth bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite, on the ground floor. Adjoining is the media room with translucent glass privacy sliders and access to the pool.

“The magnetism of the area is indisputable. That includes exclusive Hideaway Island,” says Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Nic Hunter.

“When you arrive for the first time at the water’s edge, you instantly appreciate why it was the name. It’s quite surreal, a bit like a scene out of a David Attenborough documentary. And it is precisely this natural beauty which will continue to underpin and grow Noosa property values.

“Similarly, why it is a much sought-after address, and the just completed Casa Luca residence which includes the interior fit-out by Hong Henwood, is setting a new benchmark in absolute waterfront living.”

• Waterfrontage, Terrace & Jetty: 20m; 17.5mx3.6m absolute waterfront; 3mx6.7m jetty

• Pool &Terrace: 4.5mx4.6m + spa mineral magnesium; ‘floating’ day bed; limestone surrounds & wall water feature; terrace w sensor roof & plumbed in gas fire pit

• Building & Design: Poyzer Sawyer ProjectsDevelopers & Construction; Paul Clout Design; Hong Henwood - Interior Design

• Living: Hong Henwood custom designs incl dining table by Relik Designs & feature wine fridge w thermally insulated doors; Jetmaster

fireplace ditto upstairs lounge; media room w translucent glass privacy sliders; accesses pool; alfresco w plumbed in gas fireplace; BBQ

• Kitchen & Pantry: galley kitchen w marbletopped cabinetry incl parallel WIP & 3.5m island/breakfast bar; designer pendants; Gaggenau induction cooktop + dual ovens - 1xcombi micro & 1xpyrolitic; 2xFisher & Paykel custom integrated fridges; 2xMiele dishwashers; ZIP Hydro tap

• Bedrooms: 4 w wispy linen sheers; custom bedheads & bedside tables; first level premier

king suite retreat w terrace & views; custom cabinetry incl WIR; ensuite w freestanding round bath, Italian marble incl curved wall & flute tiles; nth side 2 king bedrooms w ensuites & WIR/BIR; ground level 4th king bedroom w WIR & ensuite

• Tech & Security: Control 4 Smart Home automation, incl touch lighting, sound, gas fire controls, aircon, blinds, curtains, front door, gate, vehicle entrance, garage door

• Inventory: inclusive of interior fitout as furnished by Hong Henwood

Contact: Nic Hunter 0421 785 512, TOM OFFERMANN REAL

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STYLISH NOOSA SOUND TOWNHOUSE

WAKE up every day in paradise surrounded by lush tropical gardens and fabulous resort style amenities positioned in a prime location just metres on from Noosa River waterways and within an easy walk from Hastings Street. This stylish fully furnished townhouse offers a dream lifestyle for homeowners and holiday makers alike with a spacious living area and private courtyard with exclusive heated spa, all close to restaurants, bars, cafes, transport and the Noosaville shopping precinct.

As you step into the living area, you will immediately feel at ease with cool coastal colours, an open plan design and light-filled space. The contemporary kitchen makes preparing meals a delight with ample bench space, quality appliances, large pantry, striking textured cabinetry and a peninsula with seating. Flowing beautifully from the living area, the private courtyard with travertine tiles may become your favourite place to relax and entertain amongst established tropical gardens.

This large low maintenance outdoor space takes full advantage of the northerly aspect and there is even a heated spa where you can relax at the end of the day and watch the stars come out at night. Residents of ‘Purtaboi’ can also enjoy fantastic amenities such as a half-size tennis court, resort style swimming pool and manicured grounds.

Upstairs, the main bedroom is a tranquil retreat with a high raked ceiling, built-in robe,

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and leafy elevated views. The second bedroom also has a beautiful view overlooking the adjacent council park. Both sophisticated and functional, the beautiful bathroom has elegant pendant lighting, dual sinks, handmade imported glazed tiles and a combined laundry.

The townhouse has low body corporate fees and is currently set up and running as a holiday let. It can also be permanently let, or ideal to

‘lock and leave’ and just make it available to friends and family. Offering an idyllic lifestyle only minutes from the iconic Noosa Heads Main Beach, interest is anticipated to be high.

Facts & Features:

• North facing with gate access; outdoor heated spa; exclusive use; pot plants included; travertine tiles

• About: Open plan living; modern bathroom;

Address: 12/2 Dolphin Crescent, NOOSAVILLE Description: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 garage Price: $995,000

Inspect: Saturday 14 December, 11.am-11.30am; Wednesday 18 December, 11.00am-11.30am and Saturday 21 December, 11.00am-11.30am

Contact: Tiffany Wilson 0468 922 519, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

travertine private courtyard; high raked ceiling and plantation shutters in the main bedroom; second bedroom overlooks the adjacent park; ceiling fans; split system air conditioners in main bedroom and downstairs; internal laundry with Bosch washing machine; sheer curtains; upstairs linen cupboard; multiple stylish pendant lights; new hot water system; suitable for permanent living, and holiday let.

• Kitchen: Stainless steel Westinghouse dishwasher; Westinghouse oven; induction Bosch cooktop; double basin sink; large pantry; striking textured cabinetry; bench seating

• Inventory: fully inclusive of furniture; ideal for holiday letting

• Complex: ‘Purtaboi’ has great amenities including a half-size tennis court; resort style swimming pool; tropical gardens; adjoins Park Court Park; designated carport; pet friendly (Body Corporate approval required); unmanaged complex; low body corporate fees

• Location: Convenient and central to the best of Noosa; Flat walk to Hastings Street, Quamby Place for coffee/restaurants/cafes, Munna Beach and Noosa River waterways; metres from Hideaway Island Park, locals only Munna Beach and transport; Hastings Street 2 km; Noosa National Park 4 km; 1km to Gympie Terrace/Noosaville with riverside precinct bars, restaurants, picnic spots, and shopping precinct w essential services

3 Hollyhock Crescent Noosa Heads

4 bed | 2 bath | 2 car

- Generous two-storey layout

- Double garage with separate parking for boat/caravan

- In-ground swimming pool

- Office/Media room or 5th bedroom

- Freshly painted inside & out

$1.85Million

Open Saturday 11:45am - 12:30pm

Amanda Balding 0408 088 788

Proudly Richardson&Wrench Noosa | 07 5447 4499

Brad Schultz 0493 063 023

www.rwnoosa.com.au 23 Hastings Street, Noosa

2 “Nathans Villa” 263 Gympie Terrace, Noosa Heads

2 bed | 1 bath | 1 car

- Recently Refurbished: Freshly updated for modern living.

- First-Floor Location: Enjoys stunning river views.

- Open-Plan Layout: Seamless flow from kitchen to living.

- Covered Balcony: Ideal for relaxing with coffee or cocktails.

- Shared Pool Access: In a boutique complex of only five

By Negotiation $1.3Million

Open Saturday 9:45am - 10:15am

Amanda Balding 0408 088 788

Proudly Richardson&Wrench Noosa | 07 5447 4499

Brad Schultz 0493 063 023

www.rwnoosa.com.au 23 Hastings Street, Noosa

GYMPIE TERRACE APARTMENT WITH VIEWS

THIS recently refurbished gem on Gympie Terrace in Noosaville offers stunning river views from its first-floor location. Perfect as a permanent home, vacation retreat, or investment, it features a welcoming hallway leading to open-plan kitchen, dining, and living areas with 9-foot ceilings. The covered balcony is ideal for morning coffee or evening cocktails.

The kitchen boasts timber countertops, modern appliances, and a breakfast bar, perfect for entertaining. The two comfortable bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, and there’s a combined bathroom and laundry. Additional highlights include TVs in the bedrooms, ample storage, and a 7x3.2m lock-up garage.

Part of a small building with just five residences, it offers access to a shared pool and is steps from the Noosa River, surrounded by parks and beaches. Enjoy nearby cafes, restaurants, and shops, along with easy public transport options, just minutes from Noosa Heads and Hastings Street.

• Recently refurbished for modern living.

• First-floor location with stunning river views.

• Open-plan layout for seamless flow.

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• Covered balcony for relaxation.

• Shared pool in a boutique complex of five.

• Prime position near the river and local amenities.

Address: 2/263 Gympie Terrace, NOOSAVILLE Description: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 garage Price: Contact Agent Inspect: By appointment

Contact: Amanda Balding 0408 088 788, RICHARDSON AND WRENCH NOOSA

Sundial Court

3 bed | 2 bath | 4 car - Standalone garage with scope to convert Tewantin State School & St Teresa’s School catchment area - The vast stretch of 1,535m2 backs onto Sundial Reserve

- Carpeted floors, with approx. 9ft high ceilings

- Skylit living, open plan living/dining

Auction 13th December 12pm Open Saturday 12-12:30am

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13 Janet Street, Noosaville

OFFERS FROM - $5,600,000

An incredible residence in the prestigious Noosa River Precinct, this recently renovated home celebrates the timeless allure of mid-century modern architecture fused with contemporary luxuries. The location offers a tranquil retreat encapsulated by natural light and a vibrant community atmosphere. Living in Noosaville offers more than just a beautiful home; it’s a lifestyle choice. The river foreshore is a focal point for community life, where residents can enjoy leisurely strolls, vibrant cafes, and boutique shopping. This home is a statement from every angle, offering an exceptional lifestyle opportunity in one of the most sought-after areas. 43 2

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Get your boat ready to follow the Noosa Ferry, M.V Miss Tewantin, along the Noosa River, or set up with your family and friends at one of the four stops along the riverbank and let’s celebrate the festive season together.

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A SERENE ESCAPE WITH VIEWS

POSITIONED within the verdant expanses of the Noosa Hinterland, this exquisite residence offers a serene escape with breathtaking views. Designed by the renowned Reitsma and Associates, this home epitomizes contemporary mid-century modern style, seamlessly blending solid concrete and blockwork construction with innovative design elements. The result is a low-maintenance home that boasts excellent passive thermal properties, ensuring a comfortable environment year-round.

As you enter the property through the gated entrance, a full concrete driveway sweeps you towards the grandeur of a 4-car garage. From here, an internal passage leads through a practical mud room and laundry area directly into the heart of the home.

The architectural genius of dual sliding timber walls opens to reveal an alfresco living area that forms the central hub of openplan living, dining, and kitchen spaces. This area, a masterpiece of design, overlooks the spectacular 12.5-meter pool and the lush fairways of the Noosa Valley Golf Course. A dualsided gas fireplace adds a touch of elegance, enhancing both the indoor living room and the alfresco space with warmth and ambiance. There is also a powder room featured here for added convenience.

The kitchen is a chef’s dream, featuring Brazilian quartzite benchtops, Pitt gas cooktop, and a 900mm wide oven, complemented by sleek timber veneer cabinetry.

A butler’s 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 convenience of double sinks and two wine

fridges ensures that entertainment is always a breeze.

Adjacent to this culinary haven, the northfacing verandah, pool, and pool house offer a versatile outdoor retreat. The pool house, equipped with an ensuite and steam shower, provides flexible space that can function as a guest suite, home office, gym, or entertainment room, depending on your lifestyle needs.

Living accommodations include a private master suite in the western wing, featuring a walk-in robe, an elegant ensuite, and an outdoor shower-all set against the tranquil backdrop of a duck pond and a grove of majestic palm trees. Also in this wing you can enjoy a tranquil home office with inspiring views of the pool and golf course, complete with built-in shelving that elegantly doubles as your 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.

• New 2024 build, designed by Reitsma and Associates

• 4 bedrooms, all ensuited

• 12.5M Lap pool

• View of the Noosa Valley Golf Course

• Luxurious finishes throughout

• Single level home

• 6.6kW solar system and 150,000L water storage plus bore

This home not only promises a luxurious living space but also an environmentally conscious lifestyle, equipped with a 6.6 kW solar system, 100,000-litre rainwater tank beneath the garage, and an additional 50,000-litre tank under the pool house for irrigation, topped up with on-site borewater.

Address: 156 Valley Drive, DOONAN Description: 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3 garage

Price: Contact Agent Inspect: Saturday 14th December 12:45pm – 1:15pm

Contact: Adrian Reed 0409 446 955 and Taylor Clout 0419 676 554, REED & CO. ESTATE AGENTS

Belli Park

Saturday14thDecember

1.15PM -1.45PM31Fleetwood Road 32 2BuyerGuideHigh$2MillionsHinternoosa0415111 370 CoolumBeach

Saturday14thDecember

10.00AM -10.30AM107GrandviewDrive 43 2SuitBuyersInMid$2MsLaguna RealEstate0434236 110 Cooran

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9.00AM -9.30AM 7OlivineStreet 32 4OffersOver$899,000Hinternoosa0407730987

10.30AM-11.00AM 5WilgeeCourt4 22 OffersConsideredHinternoosa0415111 370 Cootharaba

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11.00AM -11.30AM366Cootharaba Road 32 3OffersOver$1,150,000 Hinternoosa0404344399 Eerwah Vale

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10.00AM -10.30AM393MemorialDrive 63 14 OffersOver$1,995,000 Hinternoosa0404344399 Eumundi

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11.00AM -11.30AM 1408EumundiNoosaRoad 42.5 6OffersOver$1.4MillionRichardson &WrenchNoosa54474499

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9.30AM -10.00AM35Mindi Road 52 2AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0413319 879

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9.00AM -9.30AM 2JocelynDrive 42 2OffersOver$2,200,000Hinternoosa0404344399

10.00AM -10.30AM1408EumundiNoosaRoad 42.5 6OffersOver$1.4MillionRichardson &WrenchNoosa54474499

12.00PM -12.30PM 131MemorialDrive 42 2$1,295,000Hinternoosa0415111 370 LakeMacDonald

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9.30AM -10.00AM47 RacehorseLane 52 6ContactAgentHinternoosa0407730987 MarcusBeach

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11.00AM -11.30AM40 Redwood Avenue 53 2AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0413319 879 NoosaHeads

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4.00PM -4.30PM39/5QuambyPlace 22 1AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0412672375 Saturday14thDecember

9.00AM -9.30AM 5WildAppleCourt3 22 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0423972034

10.00AM -10.30AM14KeyCourt 54 2$9,950,000TomOffermann RealEstate0413044241

10.00AM -10.30AM10Kareela Avenue5 32 $11,450,000TomOffermann RealEstate0468922519

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10.00AM -10.30AM6/2KatharinaStreet 21 1$950,000TomOffermann RealEstate0423726639 10.30AM -11.00AM 16 Nairana Rest 44 2BUYERSGUIDE$2,975,000Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505 11.00AM -11.30AM4/34EdgarBennettAvenue 32 2$2,295,000TheMcLureGroup0400084975 11.30AM -12.00PM 1611/3LakeviewRise 32 2BUYERSGUIDE$2,575,000Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505 11.45AM -12.30PM 3HollyhockCrescent 42 2$1.85MillionRichardson &WrenchNoosa54474499 12.00PM -12.30PM515/61NoosaSpringsDrive 442 SuitBuyersHigh$6MsLaguna RealEstate0434236 110 12.30PM -1.00PM1/15 GrantStreet 32 2BYNEGOTIATION Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505 12.30PM -1.00PM39/5QuambyPlace 22 1AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0412672375 3.30PM -4.00PM 5WildAppleCourt3 22 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0423972034

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NoosaSprings

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11.00AM -11.30AM825/100ResortDrive 22 1PriceGuide$1.35MillionRichardson &WrenchNoosa54474499 11.00AM -11.45AM 153/61NoosaSpringsDrive 32 2$1.8m JoeLangley RealEstate0417753961

Noosaville

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3.00PM -3.30PM4/40-42 JamesStreet 32 1BYNEGOTIATION Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505

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9.30AM -10.00AM4/40-42 JamesStreet 32 1BYNEGOTIATION Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505 9.45AM -10.30AM2/263GympieTerrace 21 1ByNegotiation$1.3MillionRichardson &WrenchNoosa54474499

10.00AM -10.30AM 10 JacksoniaPl5 22 $1,650,000TheMcLureGroup0400084975

10.00AM -10.30AM20Starboard Avenue 32 2BYNEGOTIATION Reed &Co.EstateAgents0433641 158 10.15AM -10.45AM 13 JanetStreet 43 2OFFERSFROM$5,600,000Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955 11.00AM -11.30AM1/219Weyba Road 33 1$1,595,000TomOffermann RealEstate0475804467 11.00AM -11.30AM 12/2DolphinCrescent 21 1$995,000TomOffermann RealEstate0468922519 11.00AM -11.30AM31/24MunnaCrescent 22 1$3,450,000TomOffermann RealEstate0423726639 12.00PM -12.30PMIvory PalmsRsrt,90/73HiltonTce2 22 ContactAgentSunshineCoast Resort Properties0438242838 1.00PM -1.30PM5/70UpperHastingsStreet 32 2$3,400,000TomOffermann RealEstate0423726639 1.00PM -1.30PM28WyunaDrive 44 2$4,000,000TomOffermann RealEstate0437447804 1.30PM -2.00PM71WyunaDrive 44 2AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0421785512

Wednesday18thDecember 11.00AM -11.30AM31/24MunnaCrescent 22 1$3,450,000TomOffermann RealEstate0423726639 11.00AM -11.30AM20/27MunnaCrescent 21 1$850,000Laguna RealEstate0434236 110 11.00AM -11.30AM 12/2DolphinCrescent 21 1$995,000TomOffermann RealEstate0468922519 12.00PM -12.30PM 2HelmCourt4

NoosaWaters

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1.30PM -2.00PM12TopsailsPlace 53 2AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0475804467

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10.00AM -10.30AM40SeamountQuay 43 2CONTACT AGENTReed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955

11.00AM -11.30AM 4MizzenCourt 42 2BYNEGOTIATION Reed &Co.EstateAgents0433641 158 11.45AM -12.15PM40TheAnchorage5 43 OFFERSFROM$6,100,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955 PeregianBeach

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9.00AM -9.30AM47 KestrelCrescent 22 1$1,665,000

TomOffermann RealEstate0413319 879

1.00PM -1.30PM2/26 Avocet Parade 22 1$1,795,000TomOffermann RealEstate0413319 879

SunriseBeach

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10.00AM -10.30AM4 NetherbyRise 42 2$3,350,000

TomOffermann RealEstate0413319 879 SunshineBeach

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Springs Drive Noosa Heads

| Timeless design.

| Secure gated driveway.

| Beautiful gardens with portico.

| High-quality construction.

| Floor-to-ceiling glass.

| Spacious rooms, high ceilings.

| Premium finishes throughout.

| Luxe master suite.

| Media room with wine cellar. | Art display corridor.

| Large Miele kitchen, with stunning views.

| Wet-edge pool & golf course.

| North-facing with incredible views.

| Gated community with top amenities.

| Close to shops and airport.

Marcus Dolby 0415 558 656

marcus.dolby@hpcprestige.com.au hpcprestige.com.au

PARKSHORES PENTHOUSE: LIGHT, VIEWS, LOCATION

This light-filled top floor apartment in the Parkshores building perfectly positioned on a prime leafy, north-east facing corner block within 500metres to village, beach, and surf club; offers exceptional convenience along with relaxed coastal living, ideal for downsizers or holiday investors in a boutique complex of only 11. Investor owners are ready to sell; if you are ready to buy, then this should be top of your list. 9/2 PARK CRESCENT, SUNSHINE BEACH 2 A 2 B 1 C 134m² E

LAGUNA PROUD TO BE NOMINATED

WE at Laguna Real Estate are tremendously proud to announce that our company has been nominated as Finalists in two categories of the REB Awards 2025, Sales Office of the Year Regional, and Principal of the Year Regional.

REB (Real Estate Business) Awards is a nationwide program recognising outstanding individuals and businesses positively shaping the growth and development of Australia’s real estate sector.

The finalist list features over 300 highachieving professionals and businesses across 32 categories Australia-wide, a prestigious nomination in the industry.

Achieving this nomination signifies the commitment of individuals, teams and businesses to propel the real estate sector towards the commitment and dedication of the highest ethical standards.

The two REB Awards for Laguna Real Estate follow the recent recognition from the REIQ, the real estate industry's association, of

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Finalist for Large Residential Agency of the Year REIQ Awards for Excellence 2024.

These nominations validate the positive work Laguna does in the community and reflect the professionalism of our entire team. We all regard these nominations as a privilege and honour.

Our Principal, Olivier Miller, adds: “I am extremely proud of the whole team for their continued pursuit in achieving excellence in real estate across all our holiday and permanent property management and sales divisions.

“The winners will be announced at a Gala Event in Sydney in February, 2025.”

Over the Christmas/New Year period we will have sales consultants on standby at our Noosaville and Tewantin offices ready to assist you with general real estate market perspectives or more specifically, capitalising on your property and providing a complimentary appraisal, or to assist potential buyers.

Laguna Real Estate are tremendously proud to announce that their company has been nominated as Finalists in two categories of the REB Awards 2025. ... Sales Office of the Year Regional, and Principal of the Year Regional.

LOOKING FOR AN INVESTMENT - YOU’VE FOUND IT!

PRESENTING a renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit in the prime location of Munna Crescent Noosaville.

The property comes fully furnished with a calming colour palate, is air-conditioned with front and rear sliding doors which creates a feeling of openness and fabulous airflow throughout the summer months. The bathroom is renovated and generous in size, includes a large walk-in shower, vanity, washing machine and dryer. Both bedrooms have large built-in robes, there is a spacious storage area under the stairs so plenty of room for your holiday gear.

The on-site managers are there to look after your investment and run a tight ship, the resort presents beautifully and offers 2 pools, spa, tennis court, covered BBQ area for lunch or dinner outdoors, or cool off after a day at the beach in the lagoon style pool.

Unit 20/27 Munna Crescent has an 80% occupancy rate so is a great investment and free holidays for the lucky new owner. Plus - low body corporate fees.

Munna Crescent is a highly desirable location and just a short stroll to Gympie Terrace where you can enjoy a morning coffee or choose to dine at an array of tried and true Noosaville restaurants, catch the ferry to famous Hastings Street and Main Beach or take

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a walk through Noosa’s National Park, so much to do, you are spoilt for choice, the “every day is a holiday” lifestyle is ready and waiting for you!

FEATURES AT A GLANCE:

• Renovated, fully furnished, whitegoods included

• 2 bedrooms, large bathroom

• Generous storage for all your holiday gear

• Airconditioned with ceiling fans

• 2 pools, outdoor spa, tennis court, covered

BBQ entertainment area

• Occupancy rate of 80%, an outstanding

investment and enjoy your own holidays

• Low body corporate fees

• Prime location in the heart of Noosaville close to restaurants and cafes

• Catch the bus, catch the ferry to Hastings Street

Address: 20/27 Munna Crescent, NOOSAVILLE Description: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 garage Price: $850,000 Inspect: Wednesday 11am-11.30am

Contact: Anita Nichols 0434 236 110, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

Olivier Miller.