Noosa Today - 3rd January 2025 by Star News Group

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Murder on screen

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Key scenes were shot at various locations including a private property on Mt Beerwah Road, Johnston Road, Roys Road, Marshs Road, Coonowrin Road, Wild Horse Mountain Scenic Lookout and Glass House Mountains Cultural Heritage Centre.

Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli emphasised the importance of the screen industry for the region’s economic and cultural development.

“The continued growth of a vibrant screen industry brings significant benefits to tourism, arts and culture,” Mayor Natoli said.

“Our diverse film locations and local talent make the Sunshine Coast an ideal location for screen production and we are proud to be a filmfriendly Council, working closely with Screen Queensland to facilitate filming in our region.”

Sunshine Coast Screen Collective president David Edgar emphasised the region’s unique appeal.

“The Sunshine Coast has all the ingredients to capture a larger share of Queensland’s screen industry market,” Mr Edgar said.

“This includes hundreds of skilled screen professionals, a diverse range of film locations and emerging infrastructure including Australia’s fastest East Coast data and telecommunications link to Asia and the second fastest to the United States.

“As the peak industry body, the Screen Collective is dedicated to fostering the growth of the local screenindustryandequippinglocaltalentwiththe tools to excel.”

Visit Sunshine Coast chief executive officer Matt Stoeckel said the region was an ideal location for film production.

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“Black Snow 2 showcases that the Sunshine Coast’s natural beauty goes beyond our pristine beaches and highlights to a global audience our region’s promising potential as an ideal screen destination,” Mr Stoeckel said.

Find out more about filming on the Sunshine Coast at filmsunshinecoast.com

Black Snow 2 will premiere on Stan on 1 January, 2025. Watch the official trailer on YouTube.

Minister Dan

announced last Friday that Queensland’s fatal road toll has reached its highest level in a decade with 299 lives lost in 2024.

“The sad reality is that most of these crashes involved at least one of the ‘Fatal Five’ behaviours – speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing a seatbelt, driving while fatigue and driver distraction and inattention,” he said.

This road safety measure has been delivered year on year but the terrible toll in terms of lives lost and the impact of that continue to rise.

Looking at road safety systems around the world the Netherlands stands out for creating a “sustainably safe traffic” system that is reducing its road toll, even despite population increases.

Dutch road safety professionals decided in the 1990s that the responsibility for safe road use should not be placed solely on the shoulders of road users but also on those responsible for the design and operation of the components of road traffic (infrastructure, vehicles, legislation/regulation).

The most important features of sustainably safe traffic are that gaps in the road transport system that result in human errors or traffic violations are mostly prevented and that road safety depends as little as possible on individual road user decisions. This means that a Sustainable Safe road traffic has an infrastructure that is adapted to the human limitations, vehicles that are designed to support road user tasks and to protect the human body in a crash, and road users that are adequately trained, informed, and when needed, controlled.

(The Vision Zero Handbook, 2022)

Police

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Jana McKinnon (Zoe Jacobs), Vinnie Bennett (Joseph Lim), cameraman at mountain lookout.

Actor Travis Fimmel stars in a murder mystery set to put the coast on the world stage. (Supplied)

Jana McKinnon as Zoe Jacobs in Black Snow. (Supplied)

Noosa visitor spend soars to $1.4 billion

Total spending in the Noosa Local Government Area (LGA) soared by 26 per cent to $1.45 billion in the year ending September 2024, showcasing Noosa’s enduring appeal and economic resilience, despite a drop in visitor numbers.

Tourism Noosa chief executive officer Sharon Raguse highlighted the significant increase in visitor spending as a testament to Noosa’s enduring appeal as a premier destination.

“While the drop in overall visitor numbers is a challenge, the increased spending per visitor is a positive sign that those who do come to Noosa are deeply engaged and enjoying their stay,” she said.

“We are especially pleased with the growth in international markets, with the UK showing remarkable gains. This reinforces the importance of our continued investment in international marketing and partnerships.

“It’s encouraging to see that 70 per cent of UK visitors to the Sunshine Coast are staying in Noosa, reflecting our region’s strong appeal and its reputation as a must-visit destination in Australia. This highlights the effectiveness of our targeted marketing campaigns and collaborative efforts with industry partners in the UK.

“Tourism is a cornerstone of Noosa’s economy, supporting thousands of local jobs. With one in seven jobs directly attributed to tourism, encompassing businesses from cafes and restaurants to tours, experiences, retail, and many more not traditionally seen as tourism businesses.

“Looking ahead, we remain committed to enhancing the visitor experience and supporting our local businesses to ensure Noosa continues to thrive as a top travel destination.”

Domestic overnight visitors rose by one per cent to 972,000, though their spending fell by 14 per cent. However, compared to 2019, their spending increased by 30 per cent while their numbers fell by 4.5 per cent.

Queensland overnight visitors led the charge, with an 18 per cent increase in visitor numbers and a 23 per cent rise in nights spent, contributing $593 million — two per cent more than last year and a 73 per cent increase from 2019. Their average daily spend increased from $190 to $330.

Domestic holiday visitor numbers fell by 7.5 per cent, while visiting friends and relatives increased by 10.6 per cent. International visitors spent $116 million, nearly six per cent more than pre-COVID 2019, with their numbers reaching 93 per cent of 2019 levels. New Zealand remained the most valuable market, spending $33.6 million, while the UK market doubled its spend to $30.7 million, increasing visitor numbers by 30 per cent to 48,000.

Interstate visitors contributed 44 per cent of total visitor spend, despite making up only 17 per cent of visitor numbers, while day-trippers accounted for 42 per cent of numbers but only seven per cent of spending

Woman airlifted to hospital with burns

The Sunshine Coast LifeFlight aeromedical crew airlifted a woman to hospital on Christmas Day after she fell into a fire pit.

The woman in her 70s suffered severe burns to her back and abdomen in the incident on a private property in the Sunshine Coast region.

The LifeFlight helicopter was tasked at 3.35pm and landed at a school oval.

The woman was treated on scene by Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) paramedics.

Paramedics transported her to the helicopter where she received further treatment from the LifeFlight critical care doctor and QAS flight paramedic.

The patient was airlifted to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital for further treatment. A woman was airlifted

Critical: Man injured in hit and run

Police are appealing for public assistance to identify the vehicle involved in a hit and run in Diddillibah on the morning of December 15 which left a man with serious injuries.

Preliminary investigations indicate a 39-year-old man was struck by a car just before 2.30am on David Low Way.

It is believed the man left a service station on David Low Way at 2:19am, and was walking east at the time of the incident.

The vehicle, believed to be a silver Holden Commodore sedan, failed to stop following the incident, driving off in an easterly direction.

The male pedestrian sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash and was airlifted to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital with serious head and shoulder injuries. He remains in a critical condition in ICU.

Police are appealing for the driver of the vehicle, or anyone with information or relevant dashcam vision that may assist in identifying the vehicle, to come forward.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

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Police are investigating a hit and run that left a 39-year-old man with serious injuries.

Tourism Research Australia has unveiled the latest visitor statistics, revealing a surge in spending within the Noosa region.

SUP surfers at Noosa Main Beach. (Dave Wilcock)

There was no shortage of visitors over the Christmas holidays. (Rob Maccoll)

Digital age is no barrier

Helping seniors solve digital dilemmas has earned major recognition for seven tech savvy Noosa teens.

Adara Curry, Aruna Wasala, Clancy Young, Crystyn Ribosa, Finn Britton, Noah Harris and Noah Moller all received the 2024 Local Government Award on behalf of the Queensland Public Libraries Association, for their outstanding work in Noosa Council’s Digital Leaders Program, which began in February this year.

The tech whiz kids delivered a range of troubleshooting tutorials at the Cooroy and Noosaville Libraries which have helped more than 450 senior community members develop the skills and confidence to navigate everyday challenges in the digital space and stay safe online.

“It’s a huge thrill to be part of the Digital Leaders Program and receiving an award like this reinforces how important this service is that we’re providing for people in our community who really need this help,” Noah Moller said.

“We all get so much satisfaction from helping senior community members build their skills and confidence. It’s something most of us take for granted but for the people we’re helping, it’s making a huge difference to their lives.”

The Digital Leaders Program was born from a

successful collaboration between Noosa Libraries and the Peregian Digital Hub in 2021 where ‘digital cadets’ helped community members navigate Covid-19 vaccine requirements (digital certificates).

The program aims to provide employment opportunities for youth, strengthen community ties and improve digital literacy among residents.

Noosa Council Libraries coordinator Tracey King said the program and its award-winning tutors would be back early next year, ready and raring to help more seniors solve their technology troubles.

“It’s been a fantastic first year for the Digital Leaders Program and I strongly encourage all of our local community members to jump on the Noosa Libraries website to find out more about the drop-in Tech Help sessions or to sign up for one of the free classes, all resuming in February 2025,” she said.

“Our young digital leaders have done a terrific job delivering this program – receiving this Local Government Award is certainly testament to that.”

To find out more about the Digital Leaders Program and to register, visit the Noosa Council Libraries website: libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au

Climate change response moves forward

Noosa Council endorsed the first monitoring report of its Climate Change Response Plan at its final meeting for 2024, marking the mid-point in the implementation of the plan described as the key strategic policy document to understanding, preparing for and responding to climate change risks in the shire.

Staff told Council’s general meeting the report that covers progress of the plan from its endorsement in August 2021 to 2024 showed the plan was performing well across many of the themes and strategic priorities, with 23 of 37 targets and strategic priorities either well progressed or on track.

“We think it’s a huge achievement and acknowledges there’s still a lot to do,” the meeting heard.

Embedding climate change knowledge and action into the activities of council and the community are the cornerstone of council achieving the plans target of net zero emissions by 2026.

The challenge for council is in addressing the risks and mitigating effects of climate change, staff said.

The meeting heard an embedding program had begun and council had been partnering with key organisations to understand the regional response.

To date council has 750watt of solar on council buildings and the community is producing 30,000kwatt of solar which continues to reduce the carbon footprint.

Key priorities going forward are developing a roadmap for net zero emissions, developing a carbon offset policy and garnering funding for emissions reduction for landfill which is council’s major contributor to emissions.

According to the plan, Council is striving to lead by example, support and inspire others, and demonstrate best practice in responding to the significant and growing climate emergency.

Its aims include:

• Working towards achieving net zero emissions for Council operations

• Transitioning to 100 per cent renewable energy power for Council buildings and facilities

• Driving clean low emissions industry, and innovative technologies and solutions that address the climate crisis

• Supporting a climate ready community that considers climate change in day-to-day and business decisions

• Facilitating sustainable, resilient and adaptive communities, buildings and infrastructure to help reduce the impacts of climate change and reduce emissions

• Partnering with First Nations Peoples to embed Indigenous knowledge and science into decision making, enable adaptation, and prioritise intergenerational wellbeing and holistic sustainability

• Supporting vulnerable populations, ensuring inclusion in solutions and equitable access to opportunities and benefits

• Accelerating the transition to sustainable transport and increasing mobility through clean technologies and active modes of transport such as walking and cycling

• Enhancing ecosystem health, adaptive capacity and carbon drawdown to improve biodiversity in the region

• Growing and distributing food locally and sustainably, enabled by sustainable land management and regenerative farming practices

• Advancing a zero waste circular economy where products and materials are reused and repurposed, and food and green waste are diverted from the landfill.

Areas identified as needing special attention to meet the aspirations of the plan are embedding climate knowledge and action across Council; building community resilience; advancing sustainable transport initiatives; building sustainable food systems; supporting longterm water security measures; encouraging sustainable building design; and diverting food and organic waste from the landfill.

Council’s Strategy and Sustainability Branch is working towards providing future updates and reports through a live and interactive online reporting platform that will be available to the community.

Council’s Climate change response report marks mid-way progress.

Mayor Frank Wilkie, Crystyn Ribosa, Adara Curry, Aruna Wasala, Noah Harris, Finn Britton, Noah Moller. (Supplied)

Noosa rallies to give aid to those in need

Hundreds of gifts and gift cards went to Noosa families in need this Christmas thanks to local residents’ generous support of the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal.

Mayor Frank Wilkie said locals had piled gifts high under the Christmas trees at Noosa Council, Cooroy Library and Tewantin Noosa RSL Club.

“There were more than 200 gifts placed beneath one tree alone,” Cr Wilkie said.

“It’s so inspiring to see our community rally around those doing it tough at this time of year, especially as everyone has been feeling the pinch with the rising cost of living.”

An appeal run in tandem at Noosa Aquatic Centre also collected more than $1500 worth of food, toys and gifts for local charities.

Presents, gift cards and non-perishable food items donated to the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal are being shared between five local charities –

Salvation Army Noosa, St Vincent de Paul Noosa, Youturn, Santa’s Classy Helpers and SunnyKids – to be distributed to those most in need this Christmas.

Salvation Army Noosa’s Matt Gluyas said his team was delighted with not only the quantity of presents donated, but the quality.

“People have not only been incredibly generous, they’ve gone above and beyond with the thought they’ve put into the gifts they’ve chosen,” he said.

Gift cards too were gratefully received.

“Gift cards are a practical option to help us help those who are homeless at this time of year as they take up minimal space and allow each recipient to buy what they need most to make the best of Christmas during difficult times.”

Mr Gluyas said the donations also meant there were gifts to be distributed at Salvation Army

Noosa’s Christmas lunch, which was expected to be attended by more than 100 people.

Kathleen Hope, CEO of SunnyKids, which cares for children impacted by domestic and family violence, thanked Noosa locals for their efforts donating gifts.

“Thank you for your support, your love, and your unwavering commitment to helping us provide vulnerable children and families with a magical Christmas Day through your generous donations,” she said.

“Your generosity, especially at Christmas, makes all the difference. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.”

Mayor Wilkie echoed her appreciation.

“I thank everyone who donated. Your generosity is helping our local charities ensure no-one goes without this Christmas.”

Diverse art

A film on unresolved grief, a program involving the effects of social media on young women’s self-perception and an artist’s residence at the Icelandic Textile Centre are among seven applications to share in more than $50,500 funding under the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).

Having taken her textiles to the catwalks of Milan one of the recipients of an RADF grant, Simone Leao, will use the funds for a residency at the Icelandic Textile Centre.

RADF supports cultural activity through the professional development, employment of arts and cultural workers and arts project support in regional Queensland. The fund is a partnership between Noosa Council and the State Government, through Arts Queensland. In response to feedback from the arts community and changes to the funding program from Arts Queensland, this 2025 Annual Round is the first time the RADF program has been run on an annual, rather than bi-annual basis with the maximum funding per project increased from $7,500 to $10,000.

The RADF committee received and assessed 18 eligible and one ineligible applications requesting more than $150,000 and selected seven applications for funding. Successful applicants are:

• Spencer Davids - Tiny Mountains, Tiny Worlds: A multi-digital film event celebrating and showcasing short film stories by artists of the Noosa region. ($5,900)

• Aaron Lenden - Ouroboros: The development of a 20-minute short film exploring unresolved grief inspired by a train accident that occurred in 1958. ($10,000)

• Tess Miller - Reimagining Fragments, contemporary ceramics: 8-week residency developing new work at Naturemuse Ceramic Studio. ($8,900)

• Jordan Neal - The Pursuit of Ideal Content: An exhibition and workshop program at the Butter Factory of 10 female and femme artists responding to consequences of social media on young women’s self-perception. ($7,000)

• Simone Zarpelon Leao - Residency at the Icelandic Textile Centre: One month professional development residency at Blondous, Iceland, producing new textile work. ($4,000)

• Pomona & District Community House - Harmonising Spaces: Design and presentation of a music and art event at The Spot in Cooroy, featuring local creatives, followed by community workshops. ($4,785)

• Toni Wells - Artist Residency Noosa Natural Ecology: Opportunity for a Noosa based artist to participate in SCCA’s environmentally focussed residency. ($10,000)

The committee considered the projects recommended for funding to be “excellent in quality and diversity and will employ quality artists and arts workers who will engage in valuable arts and cultural activities across the Shire”.

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Matt Gluyas, Amanda Fortington, Julie Dawson, Graeme Dawson and Fran Bate from Salvation Army Noosa with some of the gifts to be distributed to the community this Christmas. (Supplied)

Noosa’s top stories of ’24

JANUARY

NEW YEAR EMBRACED

Enthusiastically shouted greetings, hugs and smiles dominated the scene on Noosa’s Main Beach on New Year’s Eve as several hundred teenagers and youths milled around to celebrate the new year. This year the atmosphere was a little chaotic but much quieter than the past few years where the occasion had been marred by drunken and aggressive behaviour.

SOVEREIGN TAKEOVER

A self organised collective of about 20 people under the banner, Community Village, moved on to the decommissioned Noosa TAFE site on Friday 5 January, declaring they, as “the Sovereign Kabi Kabi Peoples“ to be caretakers of the 27 acre site, with plans to turn it into a safe setting for homeless. A police officer warned participants not to go into buildings because it was hazardous and would be trespassing. Following the encounter, Noosa MP Sandy Bolton posted on her website that, “as the MP for Noosa, I will fight any efforts to further divide our community or delay this site being reinvigorated for the benefit of our community“.

AUSTRALIA DAY HEATS UP

As controversy continued to reign over Australia Day celebrations across the country, Noosa Lions and Rotary worked together to host a festival for the whole community. Both Noosa and Sunshine Coast councils hosted citizenship ceremonies on the day. But the decision by Sunshine Coast Council to cancel its Australia Day Awards ceremony drew criticism from Fairfax MP Ted O’Brien as both he and Wide Bay MP Llew

O’Brien weighed into the Australia Day debate online.

FEBRUARY

TWO RESTAURANTS CLOSE

With a site development imminent and the rising costs of running a restaurant, Andrew Powell decided to close the doors permanently on his beloved Fratellini Restorante Italiano after 13 years on Sunday 4 February. This was followed by a bunch of sad restaurant closures throughout the year, including Alba by Noosa-based celebrity chef Peter Kuruvita, just two years after opening. Financial backers, led by Rod McCready’s Altum Property Group, gave Mr Kuruvita just 24 hours’ notice that they would not be renewing his twoyear contract.

DIGGER BAR DISPUTE

Membership suspensions, a social media ’smear campaign’, and the Diggers Bar potentially closing down had the Tewantin Noosa RSL Club and Sub Branch members hoping to come to a resolution in an ongoing dispute.

$148M REPAIR COST

The repairs to Noosa roads and infrastructure from a two-week rain event from 22 March to 5 April 2022 resulted in the biggest project in Noosa Shire history, with spending about 10 times the annual budget and as much as the combined capital works budgets from the 2014-2020 term.

MARCH RACE BOWS OUT

Run for 44 years, the King of the Mountain race came to an end after organisers, the Cooroy Pomona Lions Club, decided stricter conditions imposed on the race by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) would “compromise its essence“.

BRIDGE JUMP DEATH

A man’s body was recovered on Sunday 24

March after he died while jumping off a bridge at Noosa Sound in the early hours of the morning.

Queensland Police said the man, who was a visitor to the region, failed to resurface after he jumped into the water off a bridge at Noosa Parade.

TRUE HERO AWARDED

Running into a house in flames and carrying a severely burnt man to safety on his surfboard earnt Cooroy resident Lachlan Ashlin a Commendation for Brave Conduct (CBC).

APRIL

NEW COUNCIL IS DECLARED

Frank Wilkie is declared as Noosa’s new Mayor. With 36,326 votes of the enrolled 44,127 voters

counted, the ECQ declared Noosa councillors to be Amelia Lorentson, Jess Phillips, Nicola Wilson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener and Karen Finzel.

TRAGIC FIRE CLAIMS HOME

In the early hours of Saturday morning Gary and Yoko Clist were desperately trying to save their Cooroibah house from fire but within minutes their house and granny flat along with 60-year collections of photographs, rare books, historic surfboards and kneeboards were lost.

NOOSA MOURNS ASHLEE

The Noosa community shared their heartbreaking tributes for a former Noosa osteopath who was among the six victims killed at a mass stabbing in Westfield Bondi Junction. Mother Ashlee Good, 38, was attacked while shopping with her

nine-month-old baby and died in hospital on Saturday 13 April.

NPA WALKS AWAY

Noosa Parks Association (NPA), the shire’s leading conservation group for more than 60 years, walked away from its conditional support for a commercial Cooloola Great Walk in April, calling on the state government to do the same.

THOUSANDS PAY RESPECTS

Birdsong heralded the dawn as thousands of Noosa residents surrounded the Tewantin cenotaph and stretched along Poinciana Avenue in a strong show of support for Tewantin Noosa RSL sub branch at the Anzac Day service on 25

The parade and service later in the morning also

April.

drew

record crowd.

$148M REPAIR COST: Black Mountain landslide site. (Supplied)NPA WALKS AWAY: On the Great Walk. (QPWS)

NEW YEAR EMBRACED: Teens and youths chatted in front of Noosa Surf Club. (Rob Maccoll)FRATELLINI CLOSES: Andrew Powell at Fratellini’s. (Rob Maccoll)

ALBA CLOSES: Peter Kuruvita during the Alba construction, 2021. (Rob Maccoll)

TRUE HERO AWARDED: Lachlan Ashlie was recognised for his heroic rescue of a neighbour in a burning building.

TRAGIC FIRE CLAIMS HOME: Gary and Yoko Clist amid the remains of their burnt-out home. (Rob Maccoll)

NOOSA MOURNS ASHLEE: Ashlee Good will be remembered for her beaming smile and her zest for life.

RACE BOWS OUT: King of the Mountain in 2023. (Rob Maccoll)

NEW COUNCIL IS DECLARED: Noosa Council 2024 at a swearing-in ceremony.

DIGGERS BAR DISPUTE: The Tewantin Noosa RSL Club and Sub Branch members hoped to come to a resolution in an ongoing dispute.

AUSTRALIA DAY HEATS UP: A bit of rain couldn’t stop the community from having a dance. (Alison Taylor)

SOVEREIGN TAKEOVER: Kabi Kabi Elder Aunty Bucky addresses Noosa MP Sandy Bolton. (Rob Maccoll)

Looking back on the year

MAY

REMOVE NETS, SAYS NOOSA

Almost 70 per cent of Noosa respondents to a shark net survey wanted the nets removed during whale migration season and more than 80 per cent wanted more research and education on the issue.

In response to community concerns regarding whale entanglements in shark nets, Independent Noosa MP Sandy Bolton opened a survey on 12 March to gauge the views of Noosa State Electorate residents regarding the use of shark nets at Noosa Main Beach.

LARITA TAKES ON THE UNIVERSE

“Meet Larita Usa Monroe, the radiant ThaiAussie crowned as Miss Universe Thailand Roi Et 2024 –at just 17, she’s not just ruling the waves in Noosa, Queensland, but also hearts worldwide.”

Thus gushed Instagram and TikTok posts in May as the popular Noosa longboarder triumphed in the first stage of her campaign to become the first Thai Miss Universe since 1988, and only the third in the quest’s history.

ROSE’S RECOVERY

Scary and debilitating migraines led to a brain tumour discovery for former Noosa and Gympie Today journalist Rose Astley, and in May she urged anyone with similar symptoms to ’trust your gut’.

JUNE

TRIUMPHANT RETURN FOR FESTIVAL

The Noosa Eat & Drink Festival relished in its return after a four year hiatus, with multi-award winning chef and restaurateur George Calombaris saying it provided reassurance of the hospitality resurgence.

GREAT WALK DITCHED

After many months of failing to address the elephant in the wilderness, the State Government finally abandoned the controversial Cooloola Great Walk ecotourism project.

SAD FAREWELL TO OUR AIDO

A memorial paddle-out was held on Friday 14 June at Tea Tree Bay for Adrian “Aido” Spelt, who rocked the town with The Sandflys. On his last day, Aido was smiley and energetic, playing a well-re-

ceived set at a busking carnival by the river. Then he packed his gear into the car and drove home, where later in the day he suffered a fatal heart attack. Debbie Spelt tearfully said, “He always said he’d be happy to go out surfing or singing, and he almost did.”

JULY

VISITORS SPEND BIG BUCKS

International visitors spent a record $113.3 million in Noosa in the year ending March 2024, surpassing the record-breaking figures from pre-Covid 2020.

ABANDON THE PLAN

Hands off our park, was the message delivered loud and clear at a rally held on the foreshore tennis court on Friday 5 July attended by about 300 people who brought signs and banners and an aim to put forward their concerns about Noosa Council’s draft Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan.

NO ANCHORING ZONE

A ‘no anchoring zone’ imposed on the Noosa River 60m from the southern shoreline together with a trial allowing compliant and seaworthy vessels under 5m to anchor in the zone to access shops, services or engage in recreational activities led river users to voice their concerns.

AUGUST

CAR PARK - PARK RETURNS

Noosa Heads car parking was back on the agenda at Noosa Council’s meeting with the People’s Park at Main Beach set to return this Christmas, holiday car parking to continue at Noosa Heads Lions Park, a parking management plan underway and a Movement and Place study proposed for 2025-26.

400 PEOPLE ARRESTED IN CRACKDOWN

More than 400 people were arrested on 1359 charges through a multilevel crime crackdown across the Wide Bay Burnett district in August.

SERGEANT MAL RETIRES AFTER 27 YEARS

After spending 27 years in Cooroy and just 27 days in their new police station; Officer in Charge (OIC) Sergeant Mal Scott said it was an emotional farewell before heading into retirement.

TRIUMPHANT RETURN FOR FESTIVAL: Courtney Roulston, Olympian-turned-foodie Michael Klim, George Calombaris and Warren Mendes. (Supplied)

SAD FAREWELL TO OUR AIDO: On the track to Tea Tree, Aido’s happy place. (Rob Maccoll)

SERGEANT MAL RETIRES: Cooroy OIC Mal Scott and Independent Noosa MP Sandy Bolton. (Supplied)

REMOVE NETS, SAYS NOOSA: Stakeholders met at a shark net forum last October. (Supplied)

Don’t Risk Your Property Sale With Just Anyone

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Last few months of 2024

SEPTEMBER

UNITS FAST-TRACKED

The state government proposed approval of a 195 residential unit, commercial, retail complex at Noosa Junction and 40 residential units at Tewantin to address the supply and affordability of housing under the National Housing Accord and the State’s Homes for Queenslanders commitment to the task. The State activated the approval process that side-lined council on two proposed developments under the new State Facilitated Development (SFD) pathway.

JUNCTION BATTLE

A petition with more than 1000 signatures called for the community to support live music and the vibrant nightlife of Noosa Junction. The appeal hit back at another petition that compared the Junction to the Gold Coast, urging the council to stop the strip from ’becoming a seven-day nightlife hub’.

PROTECTING COUNTRY

On Thursday 19 September, Noosa Council signed a historic commitment to sustainable custodianship of the lands and waters of Noosa, in partnership with Kabi Kabi Peoples Aboriginal Corporation (KKPAC). “Today is no ordinary day. It is emotional. It’s taken some time to get here,” Aunty Helena Gulash said.

NEW LIFE FOR ICONIC CAMPUS

In September it was announced that the former decommissioned Tewantin TAFE campus will be given a new lease of life with plans for a Sunshine Coast School of Design to be built on the campus. Renowned architects NRA Collaborative were selected as the preferred proponent.

OCTOBER

RESTRICTIONS RELAXED

Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) relaxed anchor restrictions on the Noosa River in response to community engagement with a six-month trial to allow vessels between 5m and 7.5m to anchor on or near the southern shore of the Noosa River for up to two hours a day.

UNIT SHOWDOWN

On Monday 7 October, LNP candidate Clare Stewart announced the LNP would “put the brakes on Labor’s approval of a 195-unit, six storey development, which was foisted on the community, in spite of strong local objection and a lack of community and council consultation” but Labor said LNP voted for the SFD laws. Independent Noosa MP Sandy Bolton said she welcomed the LNP commitment to ensure any development was compliant with Noosa’s planning scheme which followed her calls on the State Facilitated Development (SFD) applications.

SURF CLUB’S NEW CHAPTER

Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club members took an important step towards deciding the future of the club at a meeting held on Sunday 27 October. After 18 months of consultation with Surf Club members, the Noosa Council and key stakeholders, members voted to fund the next step in the design and approval process required to replace the existing building. The Club currently boasts over 1500 members, including lifesavers, nippers, and volunteers, all working together to keep Noosa’s iconic beaches safe.

NOOSA VOTES FOR SANDY

Noosa retained its independence this State Election, returning Sandy Bolton to the seat of Noosa as the only independent MP in Parliament. “We did it. How proud I am of our beautiful community,” Sandy said.

NOVEMBER

DRAFT RESHAPED

Noosa Council redrafted its Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Masterplan after widespread criticism of its initial draft plan. In response to feedback, the new draft retains the tennis court and car park previously earmarked for removal, and maintains the area’s character in place of an overly modern design.

SCHOOL ENDS FOREVER

About 200 Sunshine Beach State High School Year 12 students attended their final school assembly on Thursday 14 November before busing it to Main Beach and bursting into the sea in what has become a joyous tradition for final year students across Noosa.

NEW ERA FOR HALSE LODGE

Creative director Chloe Tozer spent her youth hanging out at Halse Lodge, and in 2024 alongside her family she helped bring the iconic Noosa Heads landmark back to its prime.? Originally built in the 1880s, the heritage listed guest house reopened its doors on Saturday 30 November, honouring the past and welcoming a new era in

2024. NEW BILL AMENDS SFDs

The Queensland Government passed legislation on 28 November to amend the Planning Act 2016 to allow the Minister to revise or revoke a State Facilitated Development (SFD) application, a move supported by both Noosa Council and Noosa MP Sandy Bolton.

RSL SUB BRANCH AND CLUB REUNITE

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

BEER KEG SAVES LIVES

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

DECEMBER

QUARRY CASE DELIVERS OUTCOME

Almost three years after it began, Noosa Council’s legal case against Kin Kin quarry operator Cordwell Resources delivered a mixed outcome.? In the Planning and Environment Court, his Honour Judge Long SC ruled in favour of council only in issuing an enforcement order stipulating that all fully laden truck loads, except those for large rock boulders, leaving the quarry site be covered, and dismissed all other contentions.

ZONTA WALK AGAINST VIOLENCE

The majority of Noosa police call outs - about 76 per cent - are to domestic violence matters, Noosa senior constable Mark Jones said on Sunday 1 December at the Zonta Club of Noosa annual march against gender-based violence. Family and domestic violence support services: ?1800 Respect, National Helpline: 1800 737 732?, Women’s Crisis Line: 1800 811 811, ?Men’s Referral Service: 1300 766 491?, Mensline: 1300 789 978, Lifeline (24-hour Crisis Line): 131 114.

DAD FINED OVER E-BIKES

Noosa police fined a dad for allegedly allowing his teens to use an unregistered motor vehicle under Operation Zappo Stoppie. Noosa Heads Senior Constables Danny Baker and Tom Ayling urged others in the community to understand the rules and regulations.

SUNSHINE BEACH MAN CHARGED WITH RAPE

In December, a man was charged with sexual offences that allegedly occurred at a home massage business in Sunshine Beach in November 2024. A 34-year-old Sunshine Beach man was charged with one count of rape and two counts of sexual assaults. Police appealed to anyone with further information relating to the matter or victims of similar incidents at the massage business to come forward.

CHRISTMAS CONVOY SPREADS

as they

JOY Hundreds gathered at Peregian Beach to see Santa who joined council and the emergency services

kicked off the 2024 Connecting Noosa Christmas Convoy.

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

DRAFT RESHAPED: Noosa Council redrafted its Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Masterplan after widespread criticism. (Supplied)

SUB BRANCH AND CLUB REUNITE: TewantinNoosa RSL subbranch president Clinton Ware present a united front with Tewantin-Noosa RSL club chairman Kevin Graham. (Supplied)

NEW LIFE FOR ICONIC CAMPUS: Tewantin TAFE. (Rob Maccoll)

NEW ERA FOR HALSE LODGE: Rae Rushton, Emma Smith, Tom Robilliard and Chloe Tozer at Halse Lodge. (Rob Maccoll)

BEER KEG SAVES LIVES: Lance Masterton gave Matthew Neale a couple of cartons of Heads of Noosa for his trouble. (Supplied)

Noosa Waters Retirement Estate offers an enviable retirement lifestyle as part of a welcoming community, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the beautiful nearby waterways of Lake Weyba.

To find out more about the resort-style retirement living you’ve always dreamed of, book a private tour with us today

QUARRY CASE DELIVERS OUTCOME: Noosa hinterland residents attend Planning and Environment Court at Maroochydore for the judgement.

WALK AGAINST VIOLENCE: Noosa senior constable Mark Jones. (Rob Maccoll)

SCHOOL ENDS FOREVER: Let’s go. (Rob Maccoll)

ZONTA WALK AGAINST VIOLENCE: Zonta Noosa led a march to say no to gender-based violence. (Rob Maccoll)

JUNCTION BATTLE: The Boho Beatz block party in Noosa Junction. (Abbey Cannan: 430715)

Lift-off for new helicopter

The first of seven new AW139 helicopters for LifeFlight’s growing fleet touched down in Toowoomba on 19 December as the aeromedical organisation expands to meet soaring demand.

Its arrival heralds a new era of aeromedical capability for LifeFlight, which boasts one of the largest fleets of the rescue helicopter in Australia.

The new AW139 will be dedicated to the Queensland Health services contract, supporting an eight-strong fleet of AW139s across five fully funded LifeFlight bases in Toowoomba, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg and Mt Isa.

In 2023 the State Government committed to a $1.25 billion funding agreement over 10 years for LifeFlight’s Queensland helicopter operations, providing certainty that vital search, rescue and aeromedical services would continue.

The aircraft was manufactured by Italy-based Leonardo and transported to the LifeFlight Clive Berghofer Maintenance Centre where it was assembled by LifeFlight’s engineering team.

It is the most advanced aeromedical rescue

helicopter in the world, with a maximum cruise speed of 305 kph and a range of 895km.

They are perfectly suited to search and rescue missions in Australia, whether out to sea, in the outback or winching in mountainous terrain.

LifeFlight chief executive officer Ashley van de Velde OAM, said LifeFlight’s investment in an enhanced fleet ensured the organisation continued to evolve.

“Our challenge is to future proof our service at a time of strong population growth and increasing demand from Queensland Health to meet even higher standards of service to the community, bringing additional pressure on our fleet,” Mr van de Velde said.

“AW139s can travel further and faster which is critical to continuing to deliver the high standard of service and care that Queenslanders have come to expect from LifeFlight.”

LifeFlight head of flight operations Jeremy Ovens, said the new AW139s provided a boost to LifeFlight’s capability at a time when the organ-

isation was helping a record number of people.

“In FY24 we helped more than 8000 people, 11 per cent higher than the previous year, so having these helicopters means we can respond more efficiently when and where we are needed,” Mr Ovens said.

“I launched the AW139 simulator at LifeFlight and trained pilots to use the aircraft, and we know how capable it is particularly with winch rescues or search and rescue operations.”

The new AW139 will be trialled in Toowoomba before operating out of the Sunshine Coast.

It features new branding decals and indigenous art, reflective of LifeFlight’s commitment to its reconciliation action plan journey.

The Darling Downs was chosen for the trial due to the high workload undertaken by the two existing AW139 helicopters in the region.

This would enable the new helicopter to be put through its paces while simultaneously taking pressure off the existing fleet.

Toowoomba is LifeFlight’s busiest base help-

Sunshine Coast shines in clean tech wave

By Abbey Cannan

Female entrepreneur Karmin Kenny has been putting the Sunshine Coast region on the map for eco-innovation after creating a business as a frustrated customer.

It all started in 2020 when Karmin, a mother of two young children who, after travelling the world, was seeking a traditional, non-toxic wall plaster for their home.

“When I moved back to Australia, here on the Sunshine Coast, I was really frustrated by the lack of beautiful natural wall finishes that were available,” she said.

“I had some frustrating experiences and that set me on the path to try to do something that I thought was better and that other people like myself would want as well for their homes.”

Mineral Fox’s standout achievement, the Circular Sea Collection, repurposes discarded oyster shells into carbon-storing architectural coatings.

The project started due to Karmin’s love of research.

“We use a lot of limestone, and limestone and oyster shells are actually 96 per cent calcium carbonates, so the same kind of composition,” she said.

“I kept researching and I found out that in the past, Australia’s oyster reefs were almost made extinct because of the dredging of the oysters to be burnt and made into lime for building.”

Circular Sea’s impact extends beyond business success by directly benefiting the local community through reef restoration and creating job opportunities through partnerships with The Nature Conservancy and Noosa Integrated Catchment Association.

“We’re able to get supplies from them, which in turn helps their projects,” Karmin said.

This unique range has earned prestigious commercial contracts, including specification on the upcoming $915-million Powerhouse Parramatta project, set to be NSW’s largest museum.

“It was difficult to get trust in the beginning,

especially from the builders at the time,” Karmin said.

“I was lucky to slowly build the support of really amazing plasterers that believed in what we were doing and believed in our products. And with them behind us, we’ve been able to build on that trust and gain momentum.”

The Circular Sea Collection demonstrates how the Sunshine Coast is driving a new wave of environmental innovation, combining beautiful, functional materials with tangible social and ecological benefits.

“This region has so much potential to be a leader in sustainable design,” Karmin said.

“Our work – taking materials destined for landfill and turning them into products that actively store carbon – supports vital community projects and local industry.”

Mineral Fox was recognised in this year’s Sunshine Coast Business Awards, winning the Clean Technology category for the second consecutive year.

ing 871 people so far this year including 112 people in motor vehicle accidents and 27 people injured by animals.

Apart from the Sunshine Coast, the first intake of AW139s is bound for Bundaberg and Mount Isa, enhancing LifeFlight’s capability throughout the emergency helicopter network and bolstering support for short-term deployments.

LifeFlight’s rotary wing aircraft operate across Australia, with nine servicing Queensland (based in Brisbane, Toowoomba/Roma, Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg and Mount Isa) and operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

In Queensland the aircraft directly service an area of 1.85 million square kilometres and support search and rescue efforts across 53 million square kilometres of land and sea for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

LifeFlight has helped more than 90,000 people since its inception in 1979 – when a single Bell 206 JetRanger launched on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

You’ve won a new car!

In an inspiring story of determination and community spirit, Jacquie Flannery achieved her own Christmas miracle by winning the Wishlist Toyota Corolla Raffle. Jacquie dedicated herself to recycling bottles and cans to buy raffle tickets after being left ‘carless’ following an accident. Her efforts paid off as she won a brandnew Toyota Corolla, valued at $33,955, courtesy of Sunshine Toyota.

The pharmacist from Maroochydore got the life-changing news while she was working at Gympie Hospital and was overjoyed that her luck had finally taken a positive turn.

“I honestly can’t believe it, I never really enter stuff like this, but I thought I’d really go for this one, and I’ve definitely used up all my good luck,” Jacquie said.

“I ran in Wishlist’s K’s 4 Cancer and raised about $500, so I wanted to pay that forward and fundraise the same amount through Containers 4 Change for Wishlist and buying tickets seemed like a win-win,

“Wishlist is such a great cause, I’ve seen the way they support patients first-hand, especially from regional and rural areas by providing accommodation, support services, and transport, making their stay in hospital so much better.”

The funds raised from the raffle, which successfully sold 6400 tickets across the region, will contribute towards the $600,ooo needed to acquire a biplane imaging device, an advanced medical imaging machine crucial for treating stroke patients.

Wishlist’s chief executive officer Brendan Hogan said, “This year’s raffle has been an extraordinary effort from everyone involved.

“It shows the power of our community coming together to make a real difference.

“The funds raised will directly impact local stroke and aneurysm patients, giving them access to world-class care and the best chance of recovery.”

To support Wishlist in reaching their goal of acquiring the biplane imaging device, visit wishlist.org.au and consider donating. Every dollar counts in making a significant impact on the lives of local stroke patients.

Raffle draw at Sunshine Toyota (Supplied)

Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie with Mineral Fox founder Karmin Kenny at the Sunshine Coast Business Awards.

Mineral Fox founder Karmin Kenny with oyster shells in Doonan. (Supplied)

Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie with Mineral Fox founder Karmin Kenny.

On The Soapbox

Noosa Councillor Jessica Phillips

Why I voted against change

As a councillor, every decision carries weight, especially when it has the potential to reshape our community’s future. After extensive deliberation, countless conversations with residents, reading every submission and a commitment to my community, I made the decision to vote against the recent planning scheme amendments.

As someone who has lived and breathed the essence of Noosa for nearly four decades, I did not make the decision to vote against the planning scheme amendments lightly. I know the challenges we face with housing. I’ve seen families struggle, and I’ve heard the stories from those who just want a chance to call Noosa home. This issue is deeply personal to me, but so too is my commitment to fairness and protecting the fundamental rights of property owners in our community.

At the heart of my decision was a simple but crucial question: “Are we doing this the right way?” For many, their home or land is not just an asset; it’s their future, their dream, their stability. Taking away their ability to decide what happens to their property, especially without clear evidence that these changes will achieve their intended outcomes, felt fundamentally wrong.

As someone who is raising young kids and trying to build a life in this community, I can’t help but think about families in similar situations. What happens to the person who bought a modest home, dreaming of building a bigger one for their family down the track, only to find that option taken off the table? What happens to the small investor trying to contribute to Noosa’s housing market, only to face insurmountable barriers? As an ex-first responder, I’ve seen the

Cr Jess Phillips. (Supplied)

struggles of families firsthand, and I carry that empathy into my role as a councillor. I know the need of essential housing in our community to provide stability and opportunity, and I’m committed to finding solutions. But solutions must

Power poles withstand bushfire in Queensland trial

Energex and Ergon Energy Network will be installing fireproof mesh on another 2000 power poles in bushfire zones across Queensland after a successful statewide trial.

South east Queenslanders have begun seeing these bushfire-wrapped poles from the Sunshine Coast to the New South Wales border and out to the Toowoomba foothills.

After proving to be a game changer for electricity network resilience during wildfires in Canada and North America, network manager Keegan Oliver said the innovative product, called FireMesh, had passed its first test in Queensland with flying colours.

“One of our key trial sites, where a bushfire recently burnt through, there was no damage to the 19 poles we had wrapped with FireMesh and we were able to get the power back on to nearly 2000 properties in the area much sooner as a result,” Mr Oliver said.

“When the FireMesh installed at the base of the power pole senses heat, it activates and swells up to form a fireproof blanket around the pole and protects it from the fire.

“We have already installed the protective barrier on 1200 power poles in Queensland. Following the successful trial, we plan to put it on another 2000 poles over the next year and we intend to continue at that rate for the foreseeable future.“

Nearly 100 fire-damaged power poles have been replaced this season, so areas where the risk of bushfires is higher, site access is more challenging, and customers are more heavily impacted will be the priority for FireMesh installation.

“We have 1.7 million poles and a significant proportion of those are in fire-prone areas so it will take us some time, but our initial focus will be the areas of our network at greatest risk so we should see a significant reduction in damage in the early years,“ he said.

“This will reduce the impact of bushfires on the customers and communities we serve because we can restore power as soon as the fire threat has eased when there is no need for emergency repairs.

“The advantage of FireMesh is it’s quick and relatively low cost to install, as well as a very effective control and risk mitigation against fire.”

Property owners can do their bit to reduce the risk of damage from fires by leaving a fivemetre buffer around the base of any power poles and closely monitoring their hazard reduction burns.

balance community needs with fairness and respect for the individuals who make up that community.

The reality is that we need housing, but we also need a process that brings people with us—

not one that pits other goals against the dreams of our residents. While I understand and respect the ministerial conditions tied to these amendments, I firmly believe there are better, fairer ways to meet them, and my decision reflects my unwavering belief that Noosa’s strength comes from its people—from their ability to trust in fairness and to see themselves in the decisions we make.

Another critical concern was the reliance on private investment to deliver the housing outcomes we desperately need. The proposed requirements, such as a high percentage of smaller dwellings, risked making developments economically unviable in Noosa’s high-value coastal areas. Without clear incentives or practical market considerations, we could see a reduction in private investment rather than an increase in housing stock. This approach, in my view, puts the entire goal at risk.

For me, the answer was clear. These amendments, though well-intentioned, are not the right solution. I want to reiterate that I support the goal, the effort, and the need to address housing challenges in our shire. I commend the staff for their hard work and dedication to these complex issues and I respect the decision of Council.

Noosa is a special place, defined by its character, its people, and its unique way of life. These amendments did not meet that mark for me, and I hope my stance encourages future conversations about achieving our goals without compromising our values.

( The opinions expressed here belong solely to me and do not represent the position of Noosa Council)

Keegan Oliver at fireproof pole trial site. (Supplied)

Car haul over unpaid fines

Luxury sports cars including Porsches, Ferraris and Lamborghinis are among a record 838 vehicles seized from fine dodgers by Queensland’s State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER) enforcement team in 2024.

SPER officers targeted fine defaulters across the state, including 94 seizures on the Gold Coast, 68 in Townsville and Cairns, and 31 in Central Queensland.

One southeast Queensland SPER operation for repeat non-payers saw more than 130 vehicles seized.

As the holiday period highlights the importance of road safety, speeding, red light and other driving offences remain among the most common offences committed by repeat SPER

Improving tourism governance

Tourism Noosa Chair, Alan Golley, presents a case for Tourism Noosa (TN) to “navigate the challenges of hosting a thriving visitor economy” (NT 20 December). However, it mostly doesn’t match residents’ experiences and expectations living with the many side effects of tourism in the shire.

Tourism is evolving here to circumstances never envisioned when council decided a decade ago to provide $2.52m annually in support of the local industry. These days, TN no longer has a “clear mandate” to manage to the industry because it is clear they don’t have access to the levers which would now allow them to alter its direction meaningfully. And suggesting that working together with council is somehow possible whwn council has just one councillor sitting on the board with observer status only, and no effective say in board level decisions. What entity would hand out so much money to an industry group and have no vote on how the funds are used? And, as we await the outcome of the Destination Management Plan feedback from last year’s well-attended public sessions, it’s frustrating to think a plan which holds the industry to measurable KPIs is so far off.

Tourism Noosa’s high-value, low-volume strategy of the last few years has failed. International visitors have been slow to return since COVID and interstate visitors will have noticed Noosa is not the classy destination it once was. Population growth in SE Qld will see us as increasingly a low-value drive destination. Mr Golley’s claim that “Noosa’s reputation as a globally recognised sustainable destination and a credible leader in decarbonising travel and tourism” is really not backed up by any evidence whatsoever.

TN is well known for its PR efforts, whether it’s pumping up the importance of the industry to our economy, proven otherwise during COVID; assuring us they are targeting high-value, low-volume visitation, proven otherwise by analysis of their current social media marketing; and claiming to be environmentally sustainable with little data, often just greenwashing exercises.

Meanwhile, ratepayers are funding the demise of our amenity and lifestyle by an industry association running promotions that reinforce this new direction. The Visit Noosa Facebook page, for instance, with 67,000 subscribers, runs 24/7 to push their messaging to non-targeted generic visitors.

And, promoting “off-peak visitation to mitigate impacts on the local community” is doing the opposite. The year-round traffic congestion and short-stay accommodation boom is showing us our tourism future, and it’s not one most residents are looking forward to. Mr Golley further suggests we should appreciate the “enviable array…of lifestyle choices” the industry provides us with. Far from these being freely available, the places we regularly visited are frequently now hard to access because of overtourism.

TN markets everything to everybody yearround with the slogan, “Paradise on Earth”. To residents affected by unplugged visitation, it’s, “Paradise Lost”.

Rod Ritchie, President Cooroy Area Residents Association

Do they listen?

I would like to thank Amelia for her common sense and actually listening to ratepayers re her

debtors. One hundred and nine vehicles were sold at auction from owners who remained unwilling to pay their debts.

SPER officers can clamp and seize vehicles and other property when debts are not paid.

Treasurer, Minister for Energy and Home Ownership, David Janetzki, said SPER’s enforcement actions were necessary when people continued to flout the road laws, endangering themselves and other innocent road users.

“Queenslanders expect that when people repeatedly endanger others on the roads and avoid paying their fines, they face the consequences,” he said.

“At a time of year where we’re reminded to slow down and drive to the conditions, it’s im-

portant that those who refuse to do so, face tough action.

“Our government is committed to seeing that those people who do the wrong thing, rack up fines and put others in harm’s way will face the consequences of their actions.

“If people refuse to pay their fines, they can expect that SPER officers will seize their vehicles and other property, including boats, trailers, motorbikes and jet skis to recover the money owed.

“I encourage anyone with a fine to do the right thing and pay it on time, otherwise our SPER officers will take the necessary steps to enforce the law.

“The best way to avoid fines is to not commit road offences in the first place.”

reasons for opposing the passing of Amendments to the Noosa Plan 2020. It show a lot of backbone standing up to you know who!

It is a pity the majority of the other councillors don’t have the same outlook, in my opinion.

Is it me or do you get the feeling, that under the current regime, they just don’t listen?

We are told they will listen to community feedback, then they do what they planned in the first place, quoting the old chestnut … ”after extensive community consultation with stakeholders”… really!

Do they really listen? Do they take into account the wants of the “majority” of Noosa ratepayers? In my opinion, I don’t think so.

Do your self a favour and watch the videos of council meetings, it’s an eye opener of how this council goes about it’s business.

Greg Smith, Noosa

Peace to refugees

Just asking if, after years of thoughts and prayers, the $2.3 billion being paid to the US private prisons operator will bring comfort and joy, peace, kindness, compassion and freedom to all our refugees still waiting in our onshore/offshore prisons?

Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach

Conspiracies fill leadership vacuum

Outrageous conspiracy theories can leave us gobsmacked yet are widely believed.

Fuelled insidiously by social media, they fill

leadership vacuums left by self-absorbed politicians.

The promoters foster distrust in our authorities with the spread of misinformation.

Conspiracy theories provide vulnerable adherents with a misplaced sense of understanding and control of their struggles.

Politicians who dismiss the theories as idle chatter fail to recognise that people turn to conspiracy theories when they are disaffected with our representatives and feel powerless.

Deliberate misinformation to create false doubts drives marginalised people into groups of vulnerable believers.

Worryingly, some lash out violently at the community or governments they feel created their problems.

Our politicians leave the field vacant for doomsaying groups and conspiracy influencers to exploit when they fail to generate confidence and hope owing to their out-of-touch policies and lack of transparency.

The onus is on our leaders to call out social media misinformation and manipulation by conspiracy theorists that undermine our Australian way of life.

They need to go beyond gamesmanship with each other accompanied by childish fingerpointing and blame-shifting and step up to fill the leadership vacuum by taking responsibility for their behaviour.

By demonstrating selfless adult civility in the heat of political battle, our politicians can show true leadership to reduce the allure of conspiracy theories while rebuilding an Australia grounded in public trust and open dialogue.

Garry Reynolds, Peregian Springs

Measured approach

I applaud John Burrows’ article on e-bikes and scooters. A measured approach to the problem we are now facing as residents ...possible personal injury, property damage, and an inherent disrespect for road rules we must all adhere to, is part of the equation we need to adopt in order to find a solution for Noosa ... and the Sunshine Coast in general.

However, I do not believe that the first step towards solving this dangerous problem in our community is creating more road infrastructure to accommodate these users.

The first step is for the Queensland government and Main Roads and Transport to make it mandatory that all e-bikes and scooters sold are to be registered and subsequently insured with a registration plate issued that must be displayed on the personal mobility device (PMD), and that a license must be obtained by the user and held in their possession at all times. In other words, no different to obtaining a vehicle and driver’s license for a normal vehicle.

If these young adults want to be treated like adults, and their parents that purchase these PMDs want their children to be treated as adults as well, then they should be required by law to abide by the road rules like the rest of us, including having third party insurance.

When this happens and the ‘dust settles’ on this issue, then, and only then, should we as ratepayers be asked to spend our taxes on additional infrastructure for people that will be prepared to abide by the law and respect the welfare of their fellow citizens.

M. Griffin, Tewantin

One of the luxury cars seized by SPER. (Supplied)

It’s hard to miss the flocks of lorikeets around Noosa like this one photographed by Rob Maccoll. At this time of year some are being affected by Lorikeet Paralysis Syndrome. If you find a lorikeet hopping, wobbly, unable to fly, showing signs of paralysis, contact wildlife carers or phone RSPCA’s emergency hotline 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625). If you have a Lenscape please email it to newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au

The Guide

SBS Food, Friday, 8.30pm

Sun-soaked Noosa might be best known for its picturesque beaches and rugged hinterland, but lucky visitors will also find the coveted holiday destination on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast also has a thriving food scene. In this appetite-inducing series, Michelin-trained chef Sergio Perera (pictured) gets the enviable task of exploring what tantalising treats the popular region has to offer, from freshly caught seafood to artisanal produce from surrounding farms and markets. Joined by local food pioneers who share their expertise, smoothtalking Sergio offers a fresh take on classic dishes while honouring Noosa’s long-held traditions.

Friday, January 3

ABC TV (2)

6.00 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. (Final, PG, R) 7.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News Breakfast Late. 9.30 The Princes And The Press. (PG, R) 10.30 The Art Of... (PG, R) 11.00 The Human Revolution. (Final, PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Newsreader. (Ml, R) 1.55 The Split Special. (R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Great Australian Stuff. (PG, R)

6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

ABC News.

7.30 A Grand Royal Design. (R) A look at the restoration of Dumfries House.

8.25 Murder In Provence. (Mav, R) An investigating judge and his romantic partner, a criminal psychologist, investigate murders.

9.55 Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities Of The World: Paris. (PG, R) Dame Joanna Lumley explores Paris.

10.45 Grand Designs: Strathaven. (PG, R)

11.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

12.20 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

5.45

Duggee. 5.55 Paddington. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. (Return) 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young

PICK OF THE WEEK

BEYOND PARADISE

ABC TV, Saturday, 7.30pm

While life goes on for the residents of Saint Marie in Death inParadise, some viewers find themselves wondering what happens to the show’s rotating roster of lead detectives after they depart the isle’s sunny shores. Look no further: this long-awaited spin-off series finds out what DI Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall) has been up to since following his heart back to London in 2017. Starting a new life with his now-fiancée Martha (Sally Bretton) in her not-so-sleepy hometown of Shipton Abbott, Devonshire, Goodman has just joined the local police force, with his first case involving a rather unusual prime suspect: a 17th-century witch. It’s a strong start for this whodunnit with plenty of heart.

SBS (3)

6am Morning Programs. 9.15 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Celebrity Mastermind. (PG, R) 3.00 Ireland In Music: Caithnin. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Robson Green’s Icelandic Adventure. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

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

7.30 Every Family Has A Secret. (PG, R) 8.35 Mystery Of The Loch Ness Monster. (PG, R) A look at the Loch Ness monster.

9.25 Big Ben Restored: The Grand Unveiling. (R) A look at the iconic Big Ben clock tower.

10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 De Gaulle. (Mav) 11.50 Kin. (MA15+d, R) 1.45 Miniseries: Too Close. (Mal, R) 2.40 Grayson’s Art Club. (PG, R) 3.30 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.20 Her Majesty’s Cavalry. (PGl, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

EVERYONE ELSE BURNS

SBS Viceland, Monday, 10.40pm

Life after Death:

DI Goodman (Kris Marshall) and Martha (Sally Bretton) return in

BeyondParadise

DR KARL’S HOW THINGS WORK

ABC TV, Tuesday, 8pm

This wickedly funny UK sitcom follows the trials and tribulations of a family who are part of a puritanical Christian sect in Manchester. TheInbetweeners’ Simon Bird plays devout patriarch David, whose passion for keeping his family in line with the scripture usually ends up in a bizarre situation. The family are steadfast in preparing for Armageddon and avoiding eternal damnation, although worldly temptations sometimes get in the way. Season two premieres tonight with a double episode that sees Rachel (Amy James-Kelly, pictured) return to the church just as arranged marriage is restored, leading to some Order-approved speed dating. Fleabag’s Sian Clifford joins the cast for this brilliant return as new member Maude, who’s set her sights on David.

SEVEN (7)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 9.30 Cricket. Fifth Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Morning session. From the SCG. 11.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 12.10 Cricket. Fifth Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Afternoon session. 2.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 2.30 Cricket. Fifth Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Late afternoon session. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 21. Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat. 8.10 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 22. Perth Scorchers v Sydney Thunder. From Optus Stadium, Perth. 11.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. (R) Clarissa Feildel makes curry puffs.

1.00 Taken. (Mav, R) The team try to stop Ramsey’s plan.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 5.00 NBC Today.

Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 DVine Living. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt.

NINE (8, 9)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: The Nature Of Romance. (2021, G, R) Kimberly Daugherty. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

In a series that’s not afraid to ask – and answer– some very unusual questions, everyone’s favourite science guru, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki (pictured), travels across Australia, stepping behind factory doors to see how some of the nation’s best loved products are made: from ginger beer to cheese and cricket balls. Kruszelnicki meets the people who keep the whole process flowing, from the factory floor to the packing lines. Tonight’s premiere sees the endlessly curious Dr Karl lift the lid to discover how recycled toilet paper is made at the Encore toilet paper factory in Melbourne. If the Covid-19 pandemic taught us nothing else, it proved just how much we Aussies value a bog roll.

TEN (5, 1)

5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) Hosted by Todd Woodbridge. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.00

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 8. Quarterfinal. From Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney. 10.30 MOVIE: No Reservations. (2007, PGal, R) A chef’s life changes after she becomes the guardian of her late sister’s daughter. Catherine Zeta-Jones, Aaron Eckhart. 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) Robbers hide their loot in the park.

4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Drive TV. (R)

(81, 92)

Adventures. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.50 Robot Wars. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Hop. 6.30 Children’s Programs. 8.30 Gigantosaurus. 9.00 LEGO Friends: The Next Chapter. 9.30

Masters Of Spinjitzu. 4.50 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens. 5.10 LEGO Friends: The Next Chapter. 5.30 Pokémon: XYZ. 6am The Fishing Show By AFN. 7.00 Step Outside With Paul Burt. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 8.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 9.00 A Football Life. 10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30 American Restoration. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Pawn

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: 80 For Brady. (2023, Ml, R) Four lifelong friends set out on an unforgettable journey to see their hero Tom Brady play in the NFL Super Bowl. Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda. 9.40 MOVIE: Galaxy Quest. (1999, PGv, R) The cast of a sci-fi TV series, cancelled more than 20 years earlier, is called upon by real aliens to save their race. Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver. 11.45 The Project. (R) 12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

Saturday, January 4

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Wknd Breaky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 1.15 All Creatures Great And Small Christmas Special. (Final, PG, R) 2.10 Wallace And Gromit: A Close Shave. (R) 2.45 Last Night Of The Proms. (R) 4.10 Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities Of The World. (PG, R) 5.00 Great Australian Stuff. (PG, R)

6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery: Costa Georgiadis. (PG, R) Julia spends time with Costa Georgiadis.

6.30 Tiddler. (R) Animated short film.

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

7.30 Beyond Paradise. (Premiere, Ma)

DI Humphrey Goodman joins the police force in fiancée Martha’s hometown of Shipton Abbott.

8.20 MOVIE: The Fabelmans. (2022, Malv, R) In post-World War II Arizona, an adolescent boy who wants to be a filmmaker discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of film helps people see the truth. Michelle Williams, Gabriel La Belle, Paul Dano.

10.45 Shetland. (Mal, R) Calder reels from awful news.

11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (PG, R) 9.10 The World From Above. (R) 10.10 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Along Ireland’s Shores. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Best Of Dakar Rally 2024. 3.00 Aliquam Dive Stories. (PG, R) 4.00 Forgotten Frontlines. (PGa, R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Prologue. Highlights.

6.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (Return, PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Magical Train Journeys In Switzerland: From The Three-Lakes Region Through Lavaux To Geneva.

8.30 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres: Highclere Castle. (R) Pam Ayres heads to Highclere Castle.

9.20 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro: Dorrigo National Park. (PG, R) Julia Zemiro heads to NSW’s north coast. 10.20 Great Australian Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)

11.30 Mister8. (Mls, R) 1.45 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 2.35 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.15 Her Majesty’s Cavalry. (PGal, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 9.00 Pre-Game. 9.30 Cricket. Fifth Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Morning. 11.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 12.10 Cricket. Fifth Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Afternoon session. 2.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 2.30 Cricket. Fifth Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 5.00 Border Security. (PG, R) 5.30 Creek To Coast. (R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Horse Racing. Magic Millions Night. 8.00 MOVIE: Back To The Future Part II. (1989, PGav, R) On a trip to the future, a scientist and his friend discover the present has been altered for the worse. Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson. 10.15 MOVIE: Life. (2017, MA15+v, R) A mission of discovery turns to primal fear for a team of scientists aboard the International Space Station. Ryan Reynolds, Jake Gyllenhaal.

12.30 The Real Manhunter: The Murder Of Krystal Hart. (Madv, R) Revisits the case of Thomas Hughes. 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) Information about pet care.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R)

5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)

6.00 A Current Affair. (R) 6.30 Weekend Today. 9.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 9. Semifinal. 3.00 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R) 3.30 Find My Beach House Australia. (R) 4.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGams, R) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (R)

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 9. Semi-final. From Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney. 10.30 To Be Advised.

1.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Lwasi’s New Family. (PGams, R) Follows Lwasi the male lion as it leaves its brother Ato, lioness Maya and five cubs behind at Taronga Zoo Sydney to move to Western Plains Zoo to start a family of its own.

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) Religious program.

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands Summer Series. (PG, R) A celebration of people and organisations across Australia which make the world a better place.

6.00 MOVIE: Sonic The Hedgehog. (2020, PGv, R) A super-fast hedgehog joins forces with a small-town police officer to stop an evil genius. Jim Carrey, James Marsden. 8.10 MOVIE: The Heartbreak Kid. (2007, Mdls, R) A man who proposed to his girlfriend after only six weeks together sees her true colours after the wedding. Their subsequent honeymoon sees him fall in love with another woman who is holidaying with her family. Ben Stiller, Malin Akerman, Michelle Monaghan. 10.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mal, R) In Brisbane, a bystander calls in a crash in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD involving a motorcyclist and taxi. 11.45 Ambulance UK. (Madl, R) Crewmates help an elderly patient. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 11.00 The Movie Show. 11.30 Super Maximum Retro Show. Noon Scrubs. 2.05 Beyond Oak Island. 2.55 Celebrity Mastermind. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.55 The MegaBrands That Built The World. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2024. 10.15 Hudson & Rex. 11.55 The X-Files.

(74) 6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm Yiyili. 1.50 Larapinta. 2.20 A Wetland For Te Waihora.

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 The Weekend Prospector. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Boating. Circuit Drivers C’ship. 2024 Windsor Spectacular. Replay. 4.00 Desert Collectors. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 8.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 9.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 10.30 Late Programs. 6am Four Souls Of Coyote. Continued. (2023, PG) 7.00 Horrible Histories: The Movie. (2019, PG) 8.40 Swallows And Amazons. (2016, PG) 10.30 I Love My Dad. (2022, M) 12.20pm Baby Done. (2020, M) 2.00 The 400 Blows. (1959, PG, French) 3.55 Soft Skin. (1964, PG, French) 6.05 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 8.30 A Good Person. (2023, MA15+) 10.50 Late Programs.

Children’s Programs. 8.00 Wild Manes. (Premiere) 8.30 Children’s Programs. 10.30 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 11.00 Tennis. Brisbane International. Semi-finals. 5pm Young Sheldon. 6.30 Tennis. Brisbane International. Semi-finals. 10.30 MOVIE: 17 Again. (2009, PG) 12.30am Young Sheldon. 1.30 The Originals. 3.30 Surfing Aust. 4.00 Transformers: Prime. 4.30 Pokémon: XYZ. 4.50 Late Programs.

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Sunday, January 5

News. 12.30 Landline. (R) 1.00 A Symphonic Odyssey With Professor Brian Cox. (R) 2.30 A Grand Royal Design. (R) 3.25 Long Lost Family: The Unknown Soldiers. (PG, R) 4.30 Dream Gardens. (PG, R) 5.00 Fake Or Fortune? (Final, PG, R) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 The World From Above. (PG, R) 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 11.30 Along Ireland’s Shores. (R) 12.00 APAC Weekly. (R) 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 Wheelchair Sports. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Plat Du Tour. (PG, R) 3.10 Wonders Of Scotland. (PGa, R) 4.05 Forgotten Frontlines. (PGav, R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 1. Highlights.

6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) Hosted by Fiona Bruce.

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

7.30 The Split: Barcelona. (Ml) Lawyer Hannah Defoe and her family are reunited to attend the wedding of her daughter Liv. 9.30 Love Me. (Final, Mdl) Glen and Anita prepare for the wedding. Clara tries to work things out with Peter.

10.20 You Can’t Ask That: Postnatal Depression. (Mal, R) Eight parents explore postnatal depression.

12.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Casey Donovan. (Final, Ml, R)

12.55 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.10 Australia Remastered. (R)

4.05 Gardening Australia. (R)

5.05 The Great Acceleration. (R)

Children’s Programs. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.50 The Secret Life Of Our Pets. 8.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.25 Speechless. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Toby Price Dakar Preview. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Fortress Britain With Alice Roberts: Halting Hitler. (PGa, R) 8.25 Asia’s Ancient Civilisations: Japan’s Mighty Tokugawa Shogunate. (PG, R) Presented by Peter Lee. 10.15 Putin And The West. (Mav, R) 11.25 Lies, Politics And Democracy. (Malvw, R)

1.30 Rise Of The Nazis: Dictators At War. (Ma, R) 2.40 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 3.35 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.25 Her Majesty’s Cavalry. (MA15+l, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6am NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 9.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game. 9.30 Cricket. Fifth Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Morning session. 11.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 12.10 Cricket. Fifth Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Afternoon session. 2.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 2.30 Cricket. Fifth Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 5.00 Border Security. (PG, R) 5.30 Weekender. (R) 6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 GolfBarons. (R) 10.30 Fishing Australia. 11.00 Maritime Masters: Expedition Antarctica. (PG, R) 12.00 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R) 1.00 MOVIE: Mr Holland’s Opus. (1995, PGl, R) Richard Dreyfuss, Glenne Headly. 3.50

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 24. Hobart Hurricanes v Adelaide Strikers. 9.30 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of the game between the Hobart Hurricanes and Adelaide Strikers.

10.00 7NEWS Spotlight. (R) A look at screen addiction.

11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Michael Kanaan – Shoot To Kill. (MA15+v, R) Takes a look at Michael Kanaan.

12.15 MOVIE: House Of Chains. (2022, MA15+av) Mena Suvari.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

Jeopardy! 3.50 WorldWatch. 4.15 PBS Washington Week. 4.40 Scandinavian Star. 5.50 The Engineering That Built The World. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 MOVIE: Food, Inc. 2. (2023) 10.20 WWE Legends. 12.05am Hoarders. 1.00 The X-Files. 3.50 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 I Escaped To The Country. Noon Escape To The Country. 1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Better Homes. 3.30 Steam Train Journeys. 4.30 Australia’s Amazing Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 McDonald And Dodds. 10.30

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 10. Final. From Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney. 10.30 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Mav) Officers investigate when the wife of Brokenwood’s favourite dentist is found gassed in an oven.

12.30 Maritime Masters: Expedition Antarctica: Journey To The End Of The World. (PG, R) The English Narrows provide challenges.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program.

4.30 GolfBarons. (R) A panel of experts discusses golf.

5.00 Today Early News. A look at the latest news, sport and weather. 5.30 Today.

6.00 MOVIE: Sonic The Hedgehog 2. (2022, PGalv, R) Dr Robotnik enlists Knuckles the echidna to help search for an emerald with the power to destroy civilisations. Jim Carrey, James Marsden, Ben Schwartz. 8.25 The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton is joined on the couch by Robbie Williams, Rami Malek, Motsi Mabuse and John Bishop.

9.55 MOVIE: Scream. (2022, MA15+l) Decades after a streak of brutal murders shocked Woodsboro, a new killer begins targeting a group of teenagers to unearth secrets from the town’s deadly past. Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.

FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.30 Basketball. WNBL. UC Capitals v Geelong United. 1.30pm Young Sheldon. 2.30 Tennis. Brisbane International. Finals. 5.00 Tennis. Brisbane International. Finals. 9.00 MOVIE: Get Shorty. (1995, MA15+) 11.10 Gotham. 12.10am Love After Lockup. 2.00 Young Sheldon. 3.00 Surfing Aust. 3.30 Beyblade X. 4.00 Bakugan: Legends. 4.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Hook, Line And Sinker. 1.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates.

To Blazes. (1962) 11.45 MOVIE: My Brother Jonathan. (1948) 2.05pm MOVIE: The 7th Dawn. (1964, PG) 4.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 10. Final. 7.00 M*A*S*H.

Monday, January 6

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

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 News Breakfast Late. 9.30 The Soundtrack Of Australia. (Final, R) 10.30 The Art Of... (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News.

1.00 Tom Gleeson’s Secrets Of The Australian Museum. (PG, R) 2.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat. (R) 3.30 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (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 7.30. Presented by Laura Tingle.

8.00 Britain By The Book. (PG, R) A look at book and film locations.

8.50 Louis Theroux: Extreme Love: Dementia. (PG, R) Louis Theroux spends time with America’s growing population of dementia sufferers and carers.

9.50 Shakespeare: Rise Of A Genius: Ambition And Chaos. (MA15+av, R) Explores the life of William Shakespeare. 10.50 Lucy Worsley: Agatha Christie Mystery Queen: Cat Among The Pigeons. (PG, R)

11.50 Grand Designs. (PG, R)

12.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.45 Parkinson In Australia. (Mas, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 12.10 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News Weekend. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Hour.

2.00 Such Was Life. (R) 2.10 Heritage Rescue. (R) 3.00 Ireland In Music: Caithnin. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 2 48 Hour. Highlights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Holy Grail Mystery. (Ma, R) Takes a look at the Holy Grail.

8.25 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. Jimmy Carr hosts a comedic game show where paying attention pays off.

9.20 Inside Sydney Airport: Lightning Strike/Hazards. (PGal, R)

Engineers assess the damage after lightning strikes an international flight.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Clean Sweep. (MA15+l)

11.45 Wisting. (Malv, R)

12.40 Faking Hitler. (Man, R) 2.30 Grayson’s Art Club. (PG, R) 3.25 Make Me A Dealer. (PG, R) 4.15 Her Majesty’s Cavalry. (PGav, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am Sunrise. 9.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 9.30 Cricket. Fifth Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Morning session. 11.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 12.10 Cricket. Fifth Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Afternoon session. 2.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 2.30 Cricket. Fifth Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 5.00 The Chase Aust.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 25. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Thunder.

9.30 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of the game between the Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder.

10.00 Murder In A Small Town. (Mav) The investigation to find a possible serial killer in Gibsons continues.

11.00 What The Killer Did Next: Michael Ryan. (Mav, R) Hosted by Philip Glenister.

12.00 Satisfaction. (MA15+ads, R) Adriana interferes in a family matter.

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Presented by Greg Grainger.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: A Bridesmaid In Love. (2022, G, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

8.30 MOVIE: Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull. (2008, Mv, R) Indiana Jones is reunited with a woman from his past when he searches for a mysterious crystal skull. Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf, Cate Blanchett.

10.55 Miniseries: Love Rat. (MA15+lv) Events yield shocking truths.

11.45 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv)

12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Contestants compete in a high-stakes game where they must beat The Banker to win a cash prize. 6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 The 82nd Annual Golden Globes. (R) Coverage of the 82nd Golden Globe Awards. Hosted by Nikki Glaser. 10.30 MOVIE: Downsizing. (2017, Mdlns, R) A couple decide to ditch their stressed-out lives by shrinking themselves to 12cm tall. Matt Damon, Christoph Waltz. 1.10 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 2.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show. 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.05

Tuesday, January 7

ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Such Was Life. (PG, R) 2.10 Heritage Rescue. (R) 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 2 48 Hour. Highlights.

6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Dr Karl’s How Things Work: Toilet Paper. (Premiere) Dr Karl discovers how toilet paper is made.

8.30 Eat The Invaders: Rabbit. (Premiere, PG) Hosted by Tony Armstrong. 9.00 David Attenborough’s Tasmania. (R) Narrated by Sir David Attenborough.

9.55 Flyways: The Story Of Migratory Shorebirds. (R)

10.55 Murder In Provence. (Mav, R)

12.25 Grand Designs. (R) 1.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.45 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 The Deep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Meet The Hedgehogs.

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

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Manu Feildel. (PG, R) Manu Feildel explores his roots.

8.35 MOVIE: James Blunt: One Brit Wonder. (2023, MA15+l, R) Follows James Blunt across Europe during his Greatest Hit Tour of 2022. James Blunt, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jack Whitehall.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Beyond Signs. (Premiere, MA15+a)

11.55 Christian. (MA15+d, R) 2.40 Grayson’s Art Club. (PGl, R) 3.35 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.25 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)

4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)

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

Programs.

6am Sunrise. 9.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 9.30 Cricket. Fifth Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Morning session. From the SCG. 11.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 12.10 Cricket. Fifth Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Afternoon session. 2.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 2.30 Cricket. Fifth Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Late afternoon session. 5.00 The Chase Aust.

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 26. Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Renegades. 9.30 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of the game between the Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Renegades.

10.00 Lockerbie. (PGav, R) A key piece of evidence is uncovered. 11.05 Motorway Patrol. (PGal) A kitten needs rescuing.

11.35 Highway Cops. (PG)

12.05 Satisfaction. (MA15+ads, R)

1.05 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: The Movie Star And The Cowboy. (2023, PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 WIN News. 6am Morning Programs.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) The travel guides head to Marrakech.

8.30 The Grand Tour. (MA15+l) Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are challenged to complete a journey across Namibia.

10.35 Transplant. (MA15+m) A Syrian doctor goes to work in Canada.

11.30 Inside The Superbrands: Heinz. (R)

12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.10 GolfBarons. (R)

2.30 Our State On A Plate. (PG, 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.

Gideon’s Way. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Tennis. Adelaide International. Day 2. 5pm Tennis.

Girls. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PGdls, R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 8.30 MOVIE: Meet The Parents. (2000, Ml, R) A teacher takes her accident-prone boyfriend home to meet her mother and humourless father. Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Teri Polo. 10.40 MOVIE: Jackass Forever. (2022, MA15+aln) The Jackass crew is back. Johnny Knoxville. 12.40 The Project. (R) 1.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

Wednesday, January 8

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (5, 1) NINE (8, 9)

6.00 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong. (Final, R) 7.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News Breakfast Late. 9.30 This Is Going To Be Big. (PG, R) 11.30 The Art Of... (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Changing Ends. (PG, R) 2.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, 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 Heritage Rescue. (R) 3.00 Ireland In Music: Caithnin. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 3. Highlights.

6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

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

7.30 7.30. Presented by Laura Tingle.

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

8.35 Changing Ends. (PG) A vicious Alsatian on the loose forces the Carrs and Nanna Joyce to have some unexpected quality time together.

9.25 Utopia. (PG, R) The government stalls on an election promise of the NBA moving to independent status.

10.20 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

10.50 Live At The Malthouse. (Ml, R)

11.45 Grand Designs. (R)

12.35 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30

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

(22)

6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 The Deep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Doctor Who. 10.05 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.30 Operation Ouch! 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor: Love And Duty. (PG, R) The inside story of the British Royal Family.

8.30 Michael Palin: Into Iraq. (PG, R) Michael Palin embarks on a 1609km adventure through Iraq.

9.25 The Night Manager. (MA15+sv) Roper welcomes Pine into his inner circle, leaving Corky out in the cold.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Pagan Peak. (Return, MA15+asv)

11.55 Soldiers. (MA15+av, R)

2.30 Grayson’s Art Club. (PGl, R) 3.20 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.15 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)

4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)

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

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Brush With Love. (2019, PGa) 2.00 Catch Phrase.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 27. Sydney Thunder v Hobart Hurricanes.

9.30 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of the game between the Sydney Thunder and Hobart Hurricanes.

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

11.00 Unbelievable Moments

Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) Footage of headline-grabbing moments.

12.00 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av) Suri follows a trail of breadcrumbs.

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Presented by Greg Grainger.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PGal, R) The stars of GoggleboxAustraliatake to the podium and try to win $250,000 for charity. 8.30 MOVIE: Meet The Fockers. (2004, Ms, R) A young man takes his fiancée and her parents to Miami to meet his family. Worried about how they might react, especially to his sex therapist mother, he asks her to pretend to be a yoga instructor. Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, Barbra Streisand. 10.55 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Front Up. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Hudson & Rex. 2.10 Queer Sports. 3.05 The Story Of. 3.30 The Weekly Football Wrap. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.55 Freddie Flintoff’s Field Of Dreams Tour. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 1982: The Greatest Geek Year Ever. 9.15 MOVIE: Deathtrap. (1982, M) 11.20 MOVIE: Animal Kingdom. (2010, MA15+) 1.20am Late Programs.

6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 TBA. 2.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Breaking The Ice. (PGm) Keeper Jacob heads to Taronga’s Western Plains.

8.30 Space Invaders. (PGa, R) Peter Walsh, Cherie Barber and Angie Kent must get to the crux of a man’s past to reclaim his family home.

9.30 Millionaire Holiday Home Swap. (PG) Takes a look at how hard hosts work to make sure guests have the best holiday possible.

11.30 Social Media Murders: The Murder Of Alex Rodda. (Malv, R)

12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

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

Tennis. Adelaide International. Day 3. 5pm Tennis. Adelaide International. Night 3. 9.30 To The Manor Born. 10.30 Midsomer Murders. 12.30am Skippy. 1.00 Creflo. 1.30 MOVIE: Carry On Jack. (1964,

9GO! (82, 93) 6am The Movie Show. 6.25 Basmati Blues. (2017, PG) 8.20 The Man Who Knew Too Little. (1997, PG) 10.05 Breaking Up In Rome. (2022, M, Italian) 12.15pm An Almost Perfect Town. (2016, M, Italian) 2.05 The Producers. (1967, PG) 3.45 Diana. (2013, PG) 5.50 Earth To Echo. (2014, PG) 7.30 Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery. (1997, M) 9.10 Violet & Daisy. (2011, MA15+) 10.45 Late Programs. 7MATE (74) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Taste Of The Territory. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.15 Harlem Globetrotters. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 6.40 Seasons Of The Wild. (Premiere) 7.30 Great Australian Walks. 8.30 Island Echoes With Nornie Bero. (Premiere) 9.00 MOVIE: Along Came A Spider. (2001, MA15+) 10.55 Late Programs.

3.30

Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Matrix. (1999, M) 11.15 Seinfeld. 12.15am The Nanny. 1.15 Love After Lockup. 2.35 La Brea. 3.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Outback Truckers. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Full Custom Garage. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Pickers. 6.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 27. Sydney Thunder v Hobart Hurricanes. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 10.30 Special Forces. (Premiere) 11.30 Late Programs.

4.30

2.30

Thursday, January 9

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 The Great Australian Bee Challenge. (R) 7.00 News. 9.00 News Breakfast Late. 9.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 10.00 Eat The Invaders. (PG, R) 10.30 The Art Of... (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 David Attenborough’s Tasmania. (R) 2.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 3.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.30 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.05 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, 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 Heritage Rescue. (R) 3.00 Ireland In Music: Caithnin. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 4. Highlights.

6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Back Roads: Andamooka And Roxby Downs, South Australia. (Return, PG) Presented by Heather Ewart. 8.30 Long Lost Family. Hosted by Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell. 9.15 Grand Designs: South Manchester. (R) Hosted by Kevin McCloud.

10.05 Dr Karl’s How Things Work: Toilet Paper. (R)

10.35 Britain By The Book. (PG, R)

11.25 Grand Designs. (R) 12.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

And Holly. 7.00 The Deep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.20 72 Cutest Animals.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)

8.30 The Emerald Isles With Ardal O’Hanlon. (Final, PGa, R) Ardal O’Hanlon concludes his journey. 9.30 The Darkness. (Premiere, M) A dedicated investigator takes on a cold case.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 DNA. (Malv)

11.45 Blackout: Tomorrow Is Too Late. (Mlv, R) 12.40 Blanca. (MA15+a, R) 2.35 Grayson’s Art Club. (PG, R) 3.25 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.15 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SEVEN (7)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Love Yarn. (2021, PG) 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 28. Melbourne Stars v Sydney Sixers.

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. (PG, R) Hosted by Graeme Hall.

11.15 Pam & Tommy. (MA15+alns) The tape falls into Bob Guccione’s hands. 12.15 The Real Manhunter: The Night Stalker Delroy Grant. (Mav, R) Takes a look at Delroy Grant.

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: Mr Pawsitively Perfect. (2023, G, R)

2.00 Pointless. (PG, R)

3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R)

5.30 WIN News.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 A Night With Novak. Novak Djokovic is joined by friends for a charity match from Road Laver Arena, Melbourne.

10.30 Forza Jannik. Explores the tennis renaissance taking place in Italy, a tale of young athletes battling against the odds.

11.40 Resident Alien. (Malv) Harry tries to bond with Heather.

12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

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.

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 9.00

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

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Truth About The Skinny Jab. (Ma) Presented by Anna Richardson. 8.30 MOVIE: Little Fockers. (2010, Msv, R) A man visits his son-in-law to discover if he has what it takes to become the family patriarch. Ben Stiller, Teri Polo, Robert De Niro. 10.30 MOVIE: Shutter Island. (2010, MA15+, R) Two US marshals investigate a disappearance. Leonardo DiCaprio. 1.15 The Project. (R) 2.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. 12.05pm WorldWatch. 12.35 MOVIE: Subject. (2022, M) 2.25 Overlooked. 2.55 Insight. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.55 Freddie Flintoff’s Field Of Dreams Tour. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 Cars That Built The World. 11.00 Question Team. 12.50am MOVIE: Subjects Of Desire. (2021, MA15+) 2.40 Late Programs. 6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 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 Harry’s Practice. 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 Gideon’s Way. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Tennis. Adelaide International. Day 4. 5pm Tennis. Adelaide International. Night 4. 9.30 As Time Goes By. 10.30 Poirot. 12.30am Skippy. 1.00 Creflo. 1.30

3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Tower Heist. (2011,

PUZZLES

To solve a Sudoku

ACROSS

1 Landed property (6)

4 Before chapter one (9)

9 Purchaser (5)

10 Eager; anticipatory (9)

11 Offspring (5)

12 Most pungent (9)

13 Tropical storms (8)

15 Song’s words (6)

16 Style of the Middle Ages (6)

18 Conclusive trial (4,4)

23 Ancient Greek goddess (9)

24 Cleave (5)

26 Speaker in defence of an issue (9)

27 Mature, develop fully (5)

28 Old-fashioned pen holder (8)

29 Short-sighted (6)

DOWN

1 Erected once more (7)

2 Bottomless gulf (5)

3 Under-water missile (7)

5 Torn (6)

6 Relating to the surrounding area (7)

7 Source of fruit for wine making (9)

8 Manors and grounds (7)

10 Printer brand (5)

14 Conglomeration of fabric scraps (9)

16 Paraguayan monetary unit (7)

17 Fix (a problem) (4,3)

19 Ridge (5)

20 Demolish (7)

21 Iceberg’s victim? (7)

22 Sight (6)

25 Eagerly accept (3,2)

8 Kurt Russell (pictured) played the character R.J. MacReady in which film?

9 Who played Sarah Jane Smith, the third Doctor’s companion, in the TV show Doctor Who?

10 Which song begins with the lyric 'When I was a young boy, my father took me into the city'?

TALKING TOURISM

WITH MATT STOECKEL,VISIT SUNSHINE COAST

A holiday tale

It’s easy to see why Aussies love travelling with their pets – according to the Australian Dog and Cat Care Survey 2024, 63 per cent of pet owners consider their animals part of the family. That tracks perfectly with us because it’s exactly how I feel about my beautiful kelpie Tina. So, when a furry friend feels more like family than a pet, leaving them behind is not an option for many travellers. That’s why the Sunshine Coast is such a popular option given our huge range of pet-friendly stays, including in Noosa where pet owners can choose between fabulous camping areas to luxury bed and breakfasts like Amamoor Homestead or Rosecliffe Boutique Farm Cottages.

I love taking my dog along to Borumba Deer Park in Imbil, which is not your everyday camp site because it comes with deer as neighbours and has a specific off-leash area!

We all know pooches love the beach and it’s hard to find a better one the dog beach at the end

of the Spit. Beyond beaches and campgrounds, the region has no shortage of things to do with dogs in tow and if you’re driving through Gympie, stop at the Lake Alford Recreational Park which has barbecue facilities and a great off-leash area.

Our visitors also travel from near and far to come to dog-friendly events on the Sunshine Coast! If you don’t believe me, come along and see for yourself at the Noosa Festival of Surfing in March which features a Surfing Dog Spectacular and workshop for board riders and dogs. Like 90 per cent of Aussies surveyed, I’m guilty of letting Tina on the couch, the bed, and basically anywhere she pleases. She’s a big part of my life, so it makes perfect sense she’s part of my holidays too. And I’m certainly not alone with pet travel being a huge, growing industry so we can expect to see a lot more pooches on holiday around Noosa because let’s face it – holidays are just better with a wagging tail and a little bit of sand in the car!

’SUP? There are plenty of dog-friendly beaches and chances to get out on the water with your pooch. (Supplied)

Don’t miss this 10 Piece Powerhouse band featuring internationally acclaimed artists who faithfully recreate the dynamic live performances of many Motown legends.

A monster of a show! 26 plus songs, narrated stories and video in one huge night of Led Zeppelin magic. With a 6 piece band. You wont

tips. You’ll come out the other side having laughed yourself stupid and maybe with a life hack or two.

Fri & Sat 24-25 January 7.30pm

From $54.90

ANDREA KIRWIN SINGS TRACY CHAPMAN

Tracy is in a league of her own and continues to be one of the most respected artists in the Music Industry. Andrea and her band will sing unforgettable songs from Tracy's 8 albums.

Sat 1 February 7.30pm

From $31.00

1969 - A YEAR IN MUSIC - THE HONEY SLIDERS

The Honey Sliders bring the sights and sounds from 1969 back to life – live on stage, in front of a vivid screen projection. Woodstock, Abbey Road, Easy Rider, Midnight Cowboy etc. Sat 8 February 7.30pm

Sparkling year for choir

What a year it’s been for Oriana Choir. Three massive full-choir seasons, numerous Oriana Ensemble engagements, and a fabulous round of Christmas Carol performances to top it all off.

Ready to celebrate its 20th year of entertaining audiences throughout Australia and across Europe, this marvellous musical organisation just keeps getting better and better.

Oriana’s first major offering for 2024 was the exuberant and highly successful Dancing Queen: A Tribute To ABBA And Queen, which was presented in sell-out performances in May at Stella Maris Performance Centre in Maroochydore, and The J in Noosa.

Audiences at both venues were ecstatic in their response to thrilling deliveries of so many classic songs. Solos, duets, performances from the Sunshine Coast Youth Choir and Oriana Choir, separately and together, all combined to give patrons an unforgettable two hours of joyous, feel-good music.

Then, in August, came Reflections: Songs Of Love And Hope, at St Patrick’s in Gympie, and again at Stella Maris, Maroochydore – beautiful, meditative, emotional and heart-warming music, offered as a balm to the soul in the face of so much pain, suffering and injustice around the world.

In November, with the superb Sinfonia of St.

Andrew’s, John Rutter’s magnificent Magnificat and Requiem was presented to standing ovations at Maleny State School Hall and Stella Maris.

Three big presentations: all different, all superbly delivered, all showcasing the versatility and professionalism of this splendid choir.

As if that wasn’t enough, a total of eight carols performances, including the Reed & Co. annual Noosa River Cruise, and seven consecutive nights at Sofitel Noosa Resort, ending on Christmas Eve. What a wonderful way to finish the performance year.

With barely enough time to draw breath and re-charge, Oriana re-convenes on January 16, to

begin rehearsals for its first big project for 2025, The Piano Men: Billy Joel & Elton John, which promises to be every bit as exciting as 2024’s Dancing Queen.

You will be able to enjoy The Piano Men on March 29 at Matthew Flinders Performance Centre, Buderim; and on April 5 at The J, Noosa. Bookings for this fabulous show are already open. For details and information visit www.oriana.org.au.

Anyone who has been to an Oriana concert will know that they can be assured of a wonderful, pleasure-filled and satisfying musical experience.

How major events help Sunshine Coast region shine

A diverse portfolio of Sunshine Coast Councilsponsored events has achieved the highest economic windfall on record, reaping an estimated $112.6 million for the region.

The outstanding outcome was highlighted in the recently released Sunshine Coast Events Board 2023-24 report.

Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said Council’s major event sponsorship program played a crucial role in the success of many ev ents.

“The economic benefits of this sponsorship program offer value and real results for our region’s economy,” Mayor Natoli said.

“Events play an important role in bolstering our hospitality and tourism industries throughout the region.

”The Sunshine Coast boasts a higher-thanaverage number of employees in this sector and tourism continues to be our region’s second largest industry.

“While we acknowledge the significant economic impact of events to our local economy, their benefits extend far beyond financial gains.

“They also help people connect through shared interests and experiences. They help create a sense of identity and pride in our region.”

Economy Portfolio Councillor Terry Landsberg said hosting a diverse range of events on the Sunshine Coast also enhanced the liveability for locals and the experience for visitors.

“These events provide us with the opportunity to showcase our stunning natural assets and the Biosphere in which we live,” Cr Landsberg said.

“Often our beautiful region is broadcast around the globe, inspiring others to come and experience the Sunshine Coast for themselves.

“Council’s Major Events Strategy recognises these significant contributions and aims to generate $86 million of economic benefit for our region each year through increased visitation and local spending.”

Cr Landsberg said a number of major events contributed significantly to the Sunshine Coast’s economy and culture in 2024.

Council sponsored four successful events through the Emerging Events category introduced to the Major Events Sponsorship Program: the Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival, SHOWFEST, The Rangebow Festival and The Australian Wearable Art Festival.

“Council was keen to bolster arts and cultural events within our region’s event portfolio and these sponsored events were selected for their potential to grow in the future,” Cr Landsberg said.

The AUSSIES, the nine-day national surf lifesaving competition, attracted more than 15,000 visitors to the region and was estimated to have contributed $25 million to the Queensland economy with $20.7 million injected directly into the Sunshine Coast.

The Queensland Garden Expo, just rebranded as the Queensland Garden Show attracted 40,000 attendees with 65 per cent from outside the region. The economic impact was approximately $9.6 million in 2023.

In 2024, the event celebrated its 40th anniversary with an extended four-day event and the economic impact grew past $10 million.

The Sunshine Coast Marathon delivered more than $6 million into the local economy

in 2023. This has recently been eclipsed by the record-breaking entry numbers in 2024 where the event injected nearly $9 million to the local economy.

This was an impressive increase of almost $3 million compared to 2023, driven by an additional 4000 competitors, bringing the total participant attendance to more than 12,000.

Council’s sponsorship also helped secure the return of The Big Pineapple Festival which

attracted almost 15,000 music lovers to Woombye and is one of the only outdoor music festivals to go head in Australia in 2024.

The Curated Plate – our culinary showpiece brought to life through our collaboration with the Food and Agribusiness Network – has deservedly been named Best Small Regional Event at the Australian Event Awards.

With expressions of interest now open for 2025, event operators, tourism operators, chefs

and venue managers are invited to submit event concepts to showcase locally produced food and beverages through The Curated Plate’s 2025 program is at thecuratedplate. com.au

Council also secured the first major international warm up event for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic games, with Sunshine Coast named as host of the UCI Para Cycling Road World Championships in 2028.

Showfest.

The Aussies attracted more than 15,000 visitors to the region. (Supplied)

Bold paintings on display

The Lord of the Rings and the Glasshouse Mountains are Stephen Hartley’s two favourite subjects among his diverse range of paintings. Stephen’s oil and acrylic works are featured during January at the Pomona Railway Station Gallery’s Carriage Room.

While he has won art awards in regional Victoria and NSW, this is his first solo exhibition. He’s always drawn and painted but “with much more vigour in the past 10 years”.

The exhibition opens on 3 January and will continue until 30 January.

The volunteer-run gallery opens from 10am to 4pm weekdays and 10am to 2pm, weekends. One

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

MALIBU CLUB AGM

The Noosa Malibu Club will be holding its 2025 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 5 February, 6.30pm at The Reef Hotel, Noosa Heads. All members are invited to attend. The February general meeting will follow the AGM. Please contacttheClubsecretary,RickEspiner,forfurther committee nomination information if required on secretary@noosamalibuclub.com. Nominations will close on Monday 22 January 2025.

LIONS CLUB OF NOOSA HEADS

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. Disabledfriendly access.

• Tel: 07 5474 1211; Visit noosaartsandcrafts.org.

au VIEW CLUB

The Noosaville lunch time VIEW Club is a valued part of The Smith Family dedicated to supporting the education and wellbeing of disadvantaged Australian children. On the 2nd Thursday of each month this warm and welcoming women’s club gathers at a popular venue for our “Friendship Day” lunch and camaraderie. On the 4th Thurs-

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

NOOSA U3A FRIDAY TALKS

U3A Noosa Friday Talks are held at 1.30pm at U3A, 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin.

Friday 31 January: Assoc. Professor Kevin Alford – Weight Loss, diet/drugs/devices – what works and why?, what doesn’t and what’s dangerous. Is OZEMPIC the answer?”

Friday 7 February: Kathy Sundstrom – IDcare: Scam Awareness

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 (0422 485 482) Georgina, Physio-led exercise (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.

FABULOUS 60S PLUS

We are a fun, friendly, seniors social group. We welcome couples and singles to join us for morning coffee every Tuesday at the Noosa Marina wine bar Tewantin, from 10am and every Thursday at the Boathouse on the Noosa River from 10 am. We also have a monthly program of lunches, dinners, picnics, walks and other fun activities. Contact Joan on 0419517869 for more details.

PHOTO CLUB

We meet on the second Monday of each month at Uniting Church Hall, 6 Grasstree Court Sunrise Beach at 7pm. The club comprises all levels of expertise form novice to professional. The night comprises a guest speaker, supper and our monthly critique of member’s work. Visitors welcome.

NATIONAL PARK VOLLIES

Join us at the Noosa National Park Visitor Information Centre as a volunteer. For many years, the Noosa Parks Association has managed the centre on behalf of QPWS, guiding and educating visitors about Noosa National Park, while offering refreshments and souvenirs. Proceeds allowed NPA to jointly fund the acquisition of the Yurol/ Ringtail plantation forestry for conservation purposes. We offer a choice of 3 shifts: from 8:30am to 12:30pm, from 12:30pm to 4:30pm and from 10am to 2pm.Roles include leaders and helpers. Parking is available for volunteers who drive, and the centre operates 364 days a year, 7 days a week. If you would like to know more, please contact Dave at nnp@noosaparks.org.au.

COMMUNITY GARDEN AT WALLACE PARK

The Noosa Community Gardens are buzzing with activity. Our members all love working on our organic garden beds, tending to our edible vegetables and fruits. Club gardening hours are Fridays 7.30am to 10am and then we stay for a cuppa and chat. For more info, call Rhonda on 0416 054 650.

BEEF AND BURGUNDY CLUB

Noosa Beefsteak and Burgundy club meet on the third Wednesday evening of the month at a different local restaurant for good food, wine and fellowship. We invite couples or singles to join us. Further information contact John Dicker on 0414 323 266.

TEWANTIN NOOSA PROBUS CLUB

Retired or semi retired? Bored? Need to use your leadership skills? Our Probus Club will welcome you. We meet at 10am on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Tewantin RSL. After a delicious morning tea, we have an interesting guest speaker followed by a short meeting and a game of trivia. Most members stay on for lunch. We have lots of weekly activities including Sunday lunches ranging from Pubs to Fine dining. We offer free lessons in Mah-Jong and Rummikub, theatre outings, trips away and lots of other fun activities. Visit probustewantinnoosa.au or phone Christine on 5442 7397.

FAMILY HISTORY

The Heritage Centre at 17 Emerald Street in Cooroy welcomes visitors to research family and local history. Volunteers are there to help. Access a wide range of resources including a library, computers, digital databases and subscriptions to MyHeritage, Ancestry.com, FindmyPast and more.

Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 9.30am-1pm Information ph. 07 3129 0356 or visit genealogy-noosa.org.au

Weekly roster for Meals on Wheels

Weekly Roster for Tewantin-Noosa Meals on Wheels beginning Monday 6

January:

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

Tuesday Drivers: Laguna, Paul H, Darryl, Margaret and Jill, Denise, Barani & Peter, Paul C, Simone, Bill and Cecily Kitchen: Ann, Chris

Wednesday Drivers: Christina, Karen, Alan & Cynthia, Kevin, Rosemary H, Catherine and Trevor, Simone, John and Helen Kitchen: Denise, John, Jerry, Christina, Chris

Thursday Drivers: Antje, Heidi, Sue, Julie, Margo and Jim, Kerryn and Stuart, Ian, Julie L, Andrew, Sharon and Mal Kitchen: Donal, Vicki, Loz, Sharon, Michael

You can also check the roster on our website www.mealsonwheels-tewantinnoosa.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.

of Stephen Harley’s Glasshouse Mountain paintings.

Stephen Hartley. (Supplied)

Farming is an ever-changing process of working the ground to grow crops or raise animals. ERLE LEVEY goes to the Mary Valley to see how a young family finds the Traveston Dam wall proposal brings opportunity as well as heartache.

Cool rooms, crops and cattle

By Erle Levey

Life throws you some curveballs and you never know how you’re going to respond until that happens.

The role of those on the land can be fulfilling, especially in seasons when the dams are full, the grass is high and the markets are good.

Yet it can be a roller-coaster ride when things swing the other way.

Rowan and Ashleigh Kahler at Kandanga know this only too well.

Optimistic and energetic, they are farming about 100 acres of rich Mary River flat country.

Most of the property is for cattle but they have been farming about 20 acres under small crops on a rotational basis.

Ginger is what they have settled on as it was troublesome trying to dry garlic for market due to the humid conditions.

Rowan tried pumpkins as well in land that had been under ginger but a season that started out in near-drought conditions ended in too much rain.

If the ups and downs of farming hasn’t been enough, the family has been confronted by illness in one of their three young daughters.

This has been despite an insistence on the children eating well and leading a healthy lifestyle.

Rowan and Ashleigh had no choice but to confront this in several ways - traditional medical systems, nutrition, integrative physiotherapy and neurologically-focussed chiropractic treatment.

When they looked at all of the options, the condition was so exceptional there was nothing else but to use everything available throughout Australia and in North America.

They are trying to find and treat the root cause, rather than focus on the treatment/suppression of symptoms alone. As such, everything else needs to fall into place.

Having grown up on properties in the Mary Valley themselves, Rowan and Ashleigh have a strong network of family and friends for support.

Ashleigh was a teacher at James Nash High School and Rowan is a plasterer by trade.

From their farming backgrounds they have an understanding of a regular diet, an understanding and appreciation of healthy food.

Yet it is not always enough.

Through this journey of battling an extremely rare illness in the family, Ashleigh said they have met some wonderful people.

“Food and environment contribute to a good lifestyle but it improves you so much when surrounded by people who are so mindful.

“Even though we grow much of our own food it’s a challenge.

“You need to plan and then plant ahead so you have sufficient for the different seasons.’’

In today’s world, it is unfortunate that a lot of children are not connected to food or how it is produced.

There is such a gap in understanding of where food comes from and how it gets to the table.

Yet Ashleigh believes the population is once again realising the benefits of good nutrition and that when you look into the benefits, it can change your life or perspective.

Rowan and Ashleigh moved to their Kandanga property in 2015.

It backs onto the Mary River and was part of the proposed Traveston Dam buy-back scheme.

“My parents had owned it,’’ Ashleigh said. “They bought it the year I was born and grazed it.

“When the dam proposal looked like going ahead, we were big opponents.

“The dam wall was to be right there in front of us, so this place would’ve been fairly well inundated.

“Mum and Dad decided they would keep the home farm which is closer to Imbil.’’

The Mary Valley community fought the proposed dam when it was obvious that raising the wall of Lake Borumba would have been a better option.

The Queensland Government persisted with the dam proposal for many years until then Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett knocked it back on the risk it posed to the environment.

Right at the end of the process Ashleigh’s par-

ents sold the property with the condition they had the right of buy-back.

“In the meantime, they had invested their money elsewhere.

“We were living in town and wanted to get out into the country.

“This was a great opportunity for us to buy because land values had dropped … there were so many properties for sale.’’

The changes of use for the land after the dam scheme folded have been beneficial to the villages in the Mary Valley with more diversity now.

When the floods hit Gympie and the Mary Valley in 2022, Rowan and Ashleigh felt this would not be impressive as a dam.

Impressive as a flood ... but not as a dam, as it would be shallow and spread over a wide area.

“Out of that decision to scrap it, opportunities came,’’ Ashleigh said. “Before that, it was heartache and destruction.’’

When the Rowans took over the property in 2015 there was nothing here - just boundary fenc-

es to keep the cattle in.

“There was one internal fence to keep the cattle out of the floods,’’ Rowan said.

“We built this shed and our neighbour in town happened to be a shed builder, so we got him to construct it.’’

Rowan built a granny flat that they lived in from when their first child was born.

“We lived there for five years,’’ Ashleigh continued. “In the meantime we’d been looking at house removals and this one came up.

“We would randomly check the web sites to see what was available but then we realised this particular house looked familiar.

“It was a house just down the road from my parents, who happened to have three girls about the same age as myself and my two sisters. We grew up together and did ballet with them.

“Their father and Rowan‘s father were each other‘s best men.

“They had moved on after the dam so we thought we just have to buy this house.

“It sat here for a few years until it went through the council process and brought it up to specifications.

“So there’s a fair bit of history there, and getting it up to the new building code was interesting.’’

The house was built off the timber that was on that original farm, Rowan said.

“It hasn’t gone far. It’s probably 110 years old now, easily.’’

Rowan and Ashleigh have a longevity with the land and the house, yet everything in past 10 years has gone into capital improvement of the land so they can get it to a point of being more productive and easier to run.

Along the way they are raising three children.

“Water,’’ Rowan said, “... we had nothing here.

“We are on the river but cannot pump from it. We have a bore and a dam that we irrigate out of.

“There are eight paddocks we graze the cattle on.

Bringing in the crop of ginger. (444976)

Rowan and Ashleigh Kahler at their Kandanga property. (444976)Rowan compares the latest harvest with the mature ginger. (444976)

“We have 120 cattle to 80 acres at the moment … one to an acre is almost unheard of but it can be done in places in the Valley.

“These carrying numbers can be achieved because of irrigation and growing rye grass.

“That is absolute capacity. It’s about having a go.”

Early on, Rowan and Ashleigh were trading cattle - buying cheap, fattening them and selling them off.

As the market changed and dropped off, they have been keeping their own charbray calves.

These have been bred from John and Roz Mercer’s bulls at Kandanga Creek.

“We’ve resumed a lot of land for crops at different times,’’ Rowan said.

“Ginger has been grown on the front country and that crop has to be rotated.

“So now, it’s here where we are looking from the shed and cool rooms. We usually ‘steal’ 20 acres for cropping.

“This hectare paddock is going back to cattle after the crop has been harvested.

“We started smaller, as it is just enough when I’m working as a plasterer as well.’’

Growing ginger requires a lot of input - water and fertiliser that is a mix of chicken manure and sawdust, lime and gypsum.

There is also an organic blend from Kane Dabbouss at Red Soil Organics.

A harvest of 20 ton to the acre would be considered poor but 40 ton is excellent.

That makes it a higher-value crop to the acre than potatoes, for example.

If ginger has been planted in August-September then picking can probably start in April.

That’s the new season’s crop, Ashleigh said, pointing out a lighter-coloured basket of ginger roots, but it can be left in the ground for 12 months or more.

“We’re probably just ‘pretend’ ginger farmers as there are much bigger growers around.’’

Looking at neighbouring properties you can easily understand why.

“This part of Queensland is now regarded as the ginger-growing capital in Australia,’’ Rowan said.

“I cannot estimate how many tons come out of here from the big growers and small growers as well.

“It’s all of Australia’s production right here.

“We have to ask ourselves where it all goes. How can we consume it all in Australia?’’

In the packing shed Ashleigh shows me the crop that was planted in August last year - and that has got golden skin.

The freshly harvested crop is a lighter colour.

“It’s just big enough now to start picking,’’ Rowan said. “It goes to Dean Blankensee, who is part of a long-term Kandanga family who grow small crops and cattle.

“They have gone to market for as long as I can remember. They sell at Noosa Farmers Market of a Sunday and take some of our crop.

“The rest is taken to Brisbane.’’ Rowan then explains how he started growing pumpkins last season but it was somewhat of a disaster.

At first the season was that dry, then it didn’t stop raining and the pumpkins kept growing and exploding from the water.

So he put the cattle in with them and they did really well on them.

“Everything was struggling. The new ginger crop needed water. There was no rain.

“It was too humid for the garlic and it would not dry.

“You need to be far more set up than we were - with a drying room and whatever.’’

Garlic is far more manual as well, Ashleigh said. You have to split each bulb to into individual cloves and then plant them.

“You cannot get the same yield from it as ginger. It’s not comparable.

“So we had to go to something that’s intensive. We had to be mindful that it is a small block and you cannot plant ginger in the same place year after year.’’

Sawdust is a great help with weed elimination in the crop, for retaining moisture and reducing nematodes - a common soil pest that affects plants.

Nematodes attack the roots and can be difficult to detect, often being confused with symptoms of nutrient deficiency.

By using sawdust instead of relying on soil, the ginger comes out much cleaner.

In the past it would have been dug with a fork … some small farms probably still do.

Rowan and Ashleigh use a potato digger but there’s some that still use an under-cutter barlike how some farmers loosen the soil when har-

vesting carrots.

“When the ginger is fully developed and has big, fat, strong stems it can be pulled by hand,’’ Rowan said.

“It’s just the roots in the soil. There is no compaction.

“The sawdust is holding the ginger, and the roots are in the ground.’’

The farm trades under the name Goomong Gold due to the area they are in.

It was used when they did garlic so that covers whatever produce they want.

“Goomong is such an uncommon word,’’ Ashleigh said, “but short enough to be recognised.’’

At that stage the family’s horse comes into the

garden area. He’s a big horse and Rowan often musters on him.

It highlights the full life that farming can bring. Yet it also underlines the value of community.

Ashleigh is treasurer at Gympie South School, and on the committee of the Mary Valley Show.

Rural areas rely on volunteers, she said, and that builds the sense of community.

“It’s wonderful when you come across someone then stop and have the time to talk.’’

Rowan has a couple of bee hives, Ashleigh said, but it’s mostly a hobby.

“The kids love watching as he gets the honey from the hives.’’

While the illness that has turned the family’s life upside down is the biggest challenge anyone

could face, Rowan and Ashleigh have accepted it front on.

Good food and a healthy outlook has been part of a huge learning curve.

“We have changed the way we work,’’ Rowan said. “We’ve had to step up.

“We’ve had to go two-feet in.’’

You just have to admire people such as Rowan and Ashleigh.

Talking with them you soon realise there’s always more to deal with than what’s on the farm. They take the same approach to family as they do with their farm.

A positive approach, together with an abundance of love, and simply never giving up.

Goomong Gold ginger, packed and ready for market. (444976)

Ginger ready for packing. (444976)

Rowan inspects the freshly-harvested ginger. (444976)

How big was The Bay? Very

The 11th running of the Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Memorial Big Wave event didn’t quite live up to the expectations that a freakishly powerful swell would serve up the greatest day in the Eddie’s 40-year history, but in my opinion it had to be in the top three or four.

So how big was it? Well, the last person to ask is a competitor. When the swell peaked around the middle of the day, North Shore local Eala Stewart estimated it at 20 feet, which is ridiculous.

Now Eala knows his way around heavy water better than most, but I’m not sure what kind of back-of-the-face Hawaiian measurement formula he was using to come up with this conservative take. Okay, I was excited and watching it on the box, but I reckon the waves between sets were bigger than that!

The excitable Billy Kemper, a Maui local with four Jaws championship titles to his credit, said it was 60 feet, which is probably the other end of ridiculous, although perhaps the biggest of the sets hitting the bommie in the middle of Waimea Bay approached that.

You could probably use the pro judging system of eliminating the highest and the lowest which would put the biggest of the sets at around 40 feet, or you could just forget about all of that and measure it in increments of fear. And there was plenty of that going around.

At about the same time as the Eddie event was just getting going, the question of when is it too dangerous to surf came up when Australian surfers Gary Green and Bryce Ellis pulled out of the 1986 Billabong Pro after watching a gigantic set close out Waimea and nearly take out Avalon’s Rob Bain.

It was a career-defining moment for both these excellent surfers, but so many years later there appears to be an understanding that waves of serious consequence are not necessarily everyone’s cup of tea. As the Bay got bigger and bigger two weekends ago, many surfers quietly pulled the pin, whether because of injury or a sudden attack of common sense. It was interesting to note that with female surfers in every heat for the first time this year, the pull-outs were about even by gender, and some of the girls made truly amazing huge drops.

Musician and big-wave specialist Landon McNamara (7th in the last event in 2023) took out the prestigious crown and deservedly so. His dad and big-wave charger Liam McNamara may have been the contest director but it was Landon’s incredible ability to pick the biggest runners that gave him the edge, and made him the first goofy-footer to win the Eddie. However he didn’t have it all his way. Surfing like a man possessed, Mason Ho pulled some crazy stunts you just never see in waves like this, but, as Swellnet’s Steve Shearer put it, “above all he rode steep and deep”.

Nathan Florence, fresh from an impressive win at Pipeline, was also impressive and in the last heat of the day, needing something huge to overtake McNamara, took off right on the final hooter and looked like he might have got the job done. But he was judged to have taken off after the hooter. Hmm.

Who else? 2023 winner and local lifeguard Luke Shephardson surfed like he owned the place, which he more or less does, but couldn’t quite put a perfect ride together. For the girls, Margaret River’s Flick Palmateer was sheer gutsup every ride. But my big shout out for the day goes to the old blokes. Well, sort of old. Nudging 50, Greg Long, who won the Eddie in 2009, retired in style with a beautiful display of power surfing on huge faces until he re-ignited a ligament issue, while Australia’s Ross Clarke Jones, who won it in 2001 (the only time I’ve been on the beach for the Eddie) may be nudging 60 but still took on some big sets with style, and hasn’t yet called it a day at the Bay, despite needing to be stitched up on the beach.

The thrills and spills of the Eddie are intoxicating, but there is more to this than a surfing contest. The crowds who come to honour a true Hawaiian hero are just incredible, turning the Kam Highway into a nightmare and the beautiful bay into a circus, but everyone loves it. I

think if you’d ever met Eddie in his short life you have a better understanding of what this means in Hawaii. I first met him, and younger brother Clyde, on the North Shore in 1976 and found him impressive and intimidating in about equal measure. It was a violent and difficult season that year and Eddie was trying to broker a peace between local and visiting surfers.

A few months later at the first Stubbies event at Burleigh Heads, the mood had lightened and I got to know the fun side of the Aikaus, and form an ongoing friendship with Clyde.

But less than a year later Eddie was dead before he turned 32, after the Hokule’a, a replica of an ancient Polynesian boat he had been crewing on, ran into trouble off the island of Lanai. While the rest of the crew hung onto the capsized boat, Eddie started paddling for the shore, 20 kilometres away. He was never seen again.

FOOTNOTE: Gold Coast-based surf photographer Josh Bystrom shot some of the most exciting images to come out of the 2024 Eddie. His colour images appear here by kind permission. Check out his work at @bystrom_photo or joshbystrom,com.

Maxed out Waimea Bay, 22 December 2024. (Josh Bystrom)

Uncle Clyde Aikau with an Eddie poster. (Courtesy Aikau Foundation)And the crowds roll in! (Bystrom)

The Long goodbye. Former Eddie winner Greg Long calls it a day at the Bay with this beautiful ride. (Bystrom)

Former winner Ross Clarke Jones (centre) in the thick of it. (Bystrom)

Eli Olsen finds a clean one. (Bystrom)

PROPERTY

CONFIDENCE, OPPORTUNITY RINGS IN 2025

PROPERTY MATTERS

WHAT a wonderful time of the year. With visitors descending upon Noosa for welldeserved holidays and festivities, most city real estate agencies are in holiday mode.

Yet that is not the case in Noosa with the New Year reminding us that how you start 2025 helps determine the way it will turn out.

After closing out another blockbuster year for the region and for his agency, principal Tom Offermann said it was worth taking a moment to reflect what all these sales have meant for clients and how it has empowered them to move on to other properties, projects, and places.

“Virtually every sale had life-changing circumstances, and in so doing contributes to positive outcomes, and inevitably makes our roles in real estate so engaging and rewarding.

“We sell hundreds of properties every year and, contrary to most people thinking we sell only premium properties, there’s a wide price range.

“However, the sales that make the headlines and get people talking are the blockbuster sales.

“Not so long ago $5m was the benchmark for blockbusters, but now it’s $10m.

“In 2024 there were 19 of them in Noosacompared to eight in 2023 - with an aggregate value of $284m and average of $14.95m.’’

Tom Offermann Real Estate negotiated 92 percent.

The highest sale for the year locally as well as Queensland, was $30m for a stunning waterfront home on Noosa Sound’s Witta Circle.

The next two highest were also waterfront stunners - nearby on popular Noosa Parade, and both achieving more than $20m.

Popular Little Cove proved a major hotspot with four blockbusters all sold by auction.

A cottage on Allambi Rise was sold under the hammer for $16.9m, just as a storm cracked ominously overhead.

Nearby Lumiere, a seven-bedroom house in Bayview Road, sold for $15m and a Hastings Park apartment opposite Noosa Main Beach sold for $12.5m, after 30 years in the hands of the same family.

“Beachfront house sales at Sunshine Beach are always the litmus test of the market and the auction of 38 Seaview Terrace, was one to watch,’’ Tom Offermann said.

“The US-based seller, who had owned it for around 20 years, was pleased to receive the call after the auction, with the great news it had sold for $13.1m. Needless to say the Brisbanebased buyer was thrilled.

“The number of properties for sale is slowly increasing so for buyers there’s more choice and a little less urgency,.

“However, during the closing stages of 2024 most properties were selling in the first 30–45 days on the market, with two or three buyers typically in the equation.

“Auctions are also producing superb results in every price range and property type. A recent example was a three-bedroom apartment in Mitti Street, Little Cove, which received 31 additional bids after being called ‘on the market’ and selling for $2.51m. The owners were overwhelmed as you can imagine, as each additional bid added to their unexpected windfall.’’

In 2025, there’s a prospect of some interest rate movement as well as the certainty of a Federal election, both of which will have some

influence on the real estate markets, according to Mr Offermann.

However, the major influencers for the Noosa area is supply and demand which he believes will stay at relatively unchanged levels for at least the first half of the year.

“Long-term, there’s no doubt the future holds nothing but blue sky for property.

“Wherever you travel in the world there’s no place like it - that’s what the well-travelled keep reminding us.”

SURF, SAND AND SUMMER BREEZE

Perched within the dune, looking north toward the Noosa National Park at Sunshine Beach, and sweeping across the ocean, the scene is truly picture-perfect.

To complement it is an acutely desirable beach house retaining its original contemporary status thanks to the late, great architect Gabriel Poole.

Poole was a pioneer of what is considered quintessential Noosa design.

The four-bedroom, three-bathroom house with pool at 38 Arakoon Cres, not only has a commanding presence in a beachfront location, but also has a private path to the dazzling sand and surf breaks Sunshine Beach is famous for.

Marketed by Jesse Stowers of Tom Offermann Real Estate, the property is at this stage the first to go to auction in Noosa for 2025.

It goes to the market at 11am Saturday, 18 January.

From the street, a tree fern-fringed timber

walkway leads to the statement custom-timber front door and the bright beachy aesthetic of sunlight on washed oak-toned flooring.

Living and dining spaces of varying scale, ceiling heights, curved lines and mood, morph to outdoors where the main covered terrace with sea views and the sound of waves breaking onshore, whet the appetite for entertaining.

Shutters and louvres guarantee crossventilation between the living areas, which extend to the south side. There is an undercover terrace with leisure furniture, also a pool surrounded by a timber sun terrace, an undercover leisure/games space, plus laundry and powder room.

Central to those living spaces and commensurate in size is the kitchen with granite-topped white cabinetry including a curved breakfast bar, an island plus long wall bench with verdant outlook, plus high-end appliances.

There are four bedrooms. Upstairs is the premier suite with north-east facing terrace giving a sea view, also a television, walk-in robe and an all-white ensuite.

Two bedrooms have built-in robes and desks, and the bathroom has a natural stone feature and shower/bath.

On the street level is an extra-large bedroom with television and built-in robe, and the bathroom with white stone double basin-topped cabinetry, plus separate toilet are nearby.

ERLE LEVEY

A ﬁve-bedroom, three-bathroom house with pool and almost 50-metres of seaside frontage at 38 Seaview Tce, Sunshine Beach, sold for $13.10m in 2024. (450257)

A four-bedroom, four-bathroom, six-car waterfront house with pool in Noosa Sound’s Witta Ccl, sold in 2024 for $30m. (450257)

A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car beachfront house with pool at 38 Arakoon Cres, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction Saturday, 18 January, at 11am. (450257)

“This delightful beach house is in one of the most revered streets of beachside Sunshine Beach,“ Jesse said.

NOOSA RIVER OPPORTUNITY

First auction for the year in Noosaville is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in a front-row Noosa River position.

Melanie Butcher at Laguna Real Estate is taking 3/173-175 Gympie Tce to auction Saturday, 18 January, at 12pm.

It’s an outstanding Noosa River opportunity, Melanie said.

Sandy Court Beach Resort is in a stunning

A ﬁve-bedroom, three-bathroom house with pool and almost 50-metres of seaside frontage at 38 Seaview Tce, Sunshine Beach, sold for $13.10m in 2024. (450257)

front-row position and this apartment is fully renovated to a high standard.

There are generous spaces, soaring ceilings, and top-tier furnishings. As such it provides an opportunity for investors and lifestyle seekers.

Every detail has been considered, with premier fixtures and fittings throughout, to ensure timeless style and comfort.

A full-length north-facing balcony provides natural light to the living areas while offering uninterrupted views of the river.

The property offers a lock-up garage with storage, as well as access to resort-style

A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car beachfront house with pool at 38 Arakoon Cres, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction Saturday, 18 January, at 11am. (450257)

A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, onecar apartment 3/173-175 Gympie Tce, Noosaville, goes to auction 12pm Saturday, 18 January. (450257)

facilities, including pools, barbecue areas, a sauna, and a spa.

Expert on-site management results in excellent rental returns, Melanie said.

AUCTIONS JANUARY 1 2025

SATURDAY, 18 January

Noosaville

• 3/173-175 Gympie Tce: 3bed, 2bath, 1car apartment, 12pm, Melanie Butcher 0407 379 893 Laguna Real Estate

Sunshine Beach

• 38 Arakoon Cres: 4bed, 3bath, 2car beachfront house, pool,11am, Jesse Stowers 0414

A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car beachfront house with pool at 38 Arakoon Cres, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction Saturday, 18 January, at 11am. (450257)

A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, onecar apartment 3/173-175 Gympie Tce, Noosaville, goes to auction 12pm Saturday, 18 January. (450257)

367 282 Tom Offermann Real Estate

SUNDAY, 19 January

Noosa Heads

• 1/81 Hastings Park: 3bed, 2bath, 1car apartment,1pm, Eric Seetoo 0419 757 770 Tom Offermann Real Estate

THURSDAY, 23 January

Maleny

• 28 Dixon Ave: 4bed, 3 bath, 2car house, pool, on 4000sq m, 11am, Sam Plummer 0412 585 494 Angela Law 0407 147 521 Noosa Estate Agents.

38 ARAKOO NC RESCENT , SUNSHINEBEACH

Perched confidentlywithinthedune,viewing northward fromtheNoosaNational ParkHeadlandof SunshineBeach,sweepingacrosstheCoralSea,bright bluelikeacloudlesssky,and alushrainforestback garden,andprivatepath totoes-in-the-dazzlingwhite sand,thesceneistrulypicture-perfect.

To complement,isanacutelydesirablebeachhouse retainingitsoriginal contemporary statusthanks

to architectGabriel Poole, apioneerofwhatwas consideredquintessentialNoosadesign. Beholdthebrightbeachyaesthetic,livinganddining spacesof varyingscale, ceilingheight,curvedlinesand mood,morphing to outdoors wherethemain covered terracewithseaviewsandthesoundofwavesbreaking onshore,whet theappetiteforentertaining,whatever thereasonandseason.

Auction Saturday 18January12pm

View Saturday 11.00-11.30

Agent JesseStowers 0414367282 jesse@offermann.com.au

20 ANGLER ST REET , NOOS AH EADS

Avisuallyarrestingclassicbeachhousebylegendary architectGabriel Poole, considered by many ashisbest, is amere700mviaprivate gateto Noosa MainBeach/ HastingsStreetandNoosaNational Park.Withthe acutelydesirableaddressononeofonlytwo northfacing streetsonNoosaHill,it’s confidentlyperched to capturetheazurewatersofLagunaBay,spectacular NoosaNorthShore, ColouredSands,andbeyond to

DoubleIslandPoint.Anabundance ofhigh-ceilinged livingspaces overtwo levels,cultivateafeelingof airinessandsaltybreezesthat workinperfectconcert withtheliberaluseofglasswhichseeminglydisappears, morphingindoorstoout,upstairstothe terraceand views,downstairstolushgardensandpool. Yes,this sliceoftropicalparadiseisinvestmentgold.

Auction Saturday 18January1pm

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Agent Roark Walsh 0437447804 roark@offermann.com.au

Discovertheundeniablesplendoroffront-row HastingsStreet,whereNoosa MainBeach stretches to the coloredsands,framed by lush rainforest. This stunningapartmentexudesraresophistication, blendingNew YorkandCaribbeaninfluenceswith boldlines,sculpturalelements,andanopendesign thatseamlesslyembracesthesurroundingnatural beauty.Amasterpieceofstyleandlocation,itoffers

anunparalleledliving experienceina truetropical paradise.Stepontoyourprivatebalcony andtakeinthe breathtakingvistas,wheretheoceanmeetsthehorizon in aserene symphony ofblues.Immerse yourselfinthe vibrantambianceofHastingsStreet,withits world-class dining,boutiqueshopping,andlaid-backcharmjust momentsfromyourdoorstep.

Auction

Sunday 19January1pm

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Friday12.00-12.30& Saturday 1.00-1.30

Agent EricSeetoo 0419757770 eric@offermann.com.au

1/81 HASTINGS ST REET , NOOSAHEAD S

ShowcasingspectacularviewsoftheNoosaRiver,this fullyfurnishedapartmentinthe waterfront resort ‘NoosaShores’offers anunrivalledlifestyleopportunity situatedintheheartoficonicNoosaHeads. Youcan strollthroughthe resortamongstlushtropicalgardens, swiminthe24mheated swimmingpool,thenmeander throughtheadjacentparkand stopinatany oneof thenearbyshopsor cafes,allwhile takingin stunning

watervistas.As youstepintotheapartment, your eyes willimmediatelybedrawntoelevatedviewsacrossthe resort to theriver,theNoosaSpit,therivermouthand theNorthShoreinthedistance. Fromthenortheast facing coveredbalcony,you cansitback, relax,and watchlittleboatsglide by,andatsunset,baskinthe orangeglow asitengulfsthesurroundingpalmtrees andglistensonthewater.

Auction

Saturday 25January1pm

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Agent Luke Chen 0417600840 luke@offermann.com.au

23/86 NOOSA PA RA D E, NOOSAHEADS

3/1 - 3R USSELL ST REET , NOOSAVILLE

Steered by serendipitously-anytimeviewsoftheNoosa River MouthandNoosaSpitRecreationReserve,Noosa Sound, alustrousblue-green sweepofNoosaNorth Shore,Noosavilleand Tewantin,andbeyond toMt Tinbeerwah,isaninspired180° watercolourpanorama thatspreadsoutbeforeitlikeanever-changing artwork.Add aterraceseveralfootstepsacrossthe lawntothe water’sedgeplus adeepwaterpontoon to

enjoyboating,thestars aligninto five.Orisitsix? There’sanundeniablesenseoftranquillity froman extraordinary vantagepoint.Lookoutforstand-up paddleboarders,leisurecraft andtinniesatlowtide, a flotillaofyachtsnearthesailingclub,asquadronof pelicansintheforeground,andneighboursonthejetty hoping toreelinwhitingfordinner.

A 2 B 2 C 1

Auction

Saturday 25January1pm

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Agent Tim McSweeney 0411122331 tim@offermann.com.au

Admirethelush streetscapeofprized-for-good reason Witta Circleandthenear-new pristinewhiteand sandstone walledfaçadewhichimmediately exudes aluxury coastalvibe.Thethought-provokingideaof seducingescapes to a‘salty’lifestylemere-minutes to Noosa MainBeachandHastingsStreet, comestomind. Insideit continues to scaletheheightsofdelectability with4m coffered ceilingsinmultiple over-size,

strikinglysophisticatedalbeit casualspaces,soft monochromaticpalette,liberaluseof stoneandglazed wallsdisappearing torevealundoubtedlynirvanafor entertainingand relaxingpoolside.

Adding to itsinvestment cachet is aprivateapartmentstylewing,pluseverythingelsehasbeen takencareof, sojustbringtoothbrush,sunscreen,fundamentalsand thefamily.

Auction Saturday 25January2pm

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Agent Roark Walsh 0437447804 roark@offermann.com.au

4W ITTAC IRLCE , NOOSAHEADS

KAREEL AA VENUE , LITTLE CO VE

IdeallypositionedonthedoorstepoftheNoosa National Parkandjusta400m walkfromLittle Cove Beachand800mfromHastingsStreet,this desirable townhouseisanexceptional findwithan openplanlivingarea,greatpotential to personalise, and aseamless connection to its stunningnatural surroundings.If youlovetoimmerse yourselfin nature,thislocationis adreamwithquickaccess to

theNational Park’s walkingtrailsthatwilltakeyou to pristinebeachesthroughlush rainforest Stepoutsideand youwillfeellikeyouhave entered your very ownprivateoasiswitha coveredoutdoor alfrescoareaandelevatedviewsacrosstheinground pool,sprawlinglawnedarea,andgorgeousgardens.

Auction

Saturday 1February2pm {DOC.OPENHOMETIME}

Agent Luke Chen 0417600840 luke@offermann.com.au

3/1

11 LITTLE CO VEROAD , NO O SAHEADS

PictureirresistibleLittle Covewithitssqueakywhite sand,where the vast skyand CoralSeameldinto one andmeremoments away,sequesteredostensibly withintheNoosaNational Park,isequallybreathtaking. Theboast-worthycorneraddresswiththebrilliant resultspitch-perfectfromformidableChrisClout DesignandDamienDavidsonBuilders,isasmodern as tomorrow.Playingwithdoubleheightvoidswith

endlessglassensuringlashingsoflightandair cascade throughout,promotesnatural coolingandmaximises views.Theinspireddesignis evocativeyet sensualhas absolutehigh-end finishesandearthytexturalelements suchastimber, stoneand concrete finessed to the nthdegree. Asizeablesliceofparadisebeyond every expectation,willbecompletedinApril2025.

Auction

Agent NicHunter 0421785512 nic@offermann.com.au

Agent TomOffermann 0412711888 tom@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 $9.45M

View Saturday 10.00-10.30

Agent RebekahOffermann 0413044241 rebekah@offermann.com.au

12 - 14 WYANDR AS TREET , NOOSAHEADS

Nestledin asereneenclave inNoosa,theseluxury WyandraStreetresidences standoutfortheir stunning architectureandthoughtfulcontemporarydesign. Imaginativeinteriorsboasthighceilingsand expansive open-planlivingthatseamlesslymergesfromindoors to alfresco,wheregenerouslandscaped terracesanda pearlescentpool exudethegoodlife.

Edgy designfunctionalitycontinuesinsidewith exceptional finishes,high-endaccents,andeverything to love in aincluding abuilt-inbarbequeandunderbenchwinefridge. Fourbedroomsaregenerousin proportions,allfeaturingbuilt-in-robes,andwitha mastersetto impress. Completionontrackforearly 2025.

Price From$3.5M

Agent JesseStowers 0414367282 jesse@offermann.com.au

8/70 UPPER H ASTINGS ST REET , NOOSAHEAD S

Uponentering, everythingdisappearsimmediately fromthemind exceptthesimplyamazingviewsfrom thisbeautifully renovatedpenthouseinhighlysought afterLittle Cove.“Panorama200”is abuildingof8 luxuriousapartmentsofwhichnumber 8boasts ajaw droppingvista oftheocean,thesandsofMainBeach, theNoosaRiverfromHastingsSttoTewantinandon to inspiringviewsof MtCooroy,MtCoorooraand Mount

Tinbeerwah. A99sqm terraceisbigenoughforline dancingorjustplain cocktailsatsunset.Thecharming littleknowntimber walkwayatthe rearofthebuilding takesyou to thebeachin 5minutes.Thereare 2 generouscarspacesandplentyofstorage.

Agent JillGoode 0418714653 jill@offermann.com.au

Agent NicHunter 0421785512 nic@offermann.com.au

15/16 SERENITYPLACE , NOOSAHEADS

Nestledharmoniouslywithinnatural conservation bushland,thisexceptional collectionof twenty-two luxuryapartments redefinessophisticationand comfort.Crafted by BlackburneJacksonarchitects, thesedesignsfeaturelarge,open-planlivingspaces thatfosteranintimateconnection to thesurrounding environmentwhileensuringeachresidenceremains distinctlyprivate.Accessibleviaelevatorfromthe

securebasementgarageorviathemaingate,ensuring anintimatesettingand exceptionalprivacy. Theideal north-southorientationmaximizesnaturallightand energy efficiency.Situatedonthecovetedfourthlevel, thissub-penthouseapartmentboastscaptivating north-eastfacingsidewindows, floodingthespacewith morningsunlightandprovidingbreathtakingviews.

Price $4.25M

Agent RebekahOffermann 0413044241 rebekah@offermann.com.au

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COSMOPOLITAN HEART OF NOOSA HEADS

DO you yearn for a shiny white contemporary treasure in the heart of Noosa Heads, where whatever the season, creating reasons to make indelible fun family memories, are everydayeasy? The answer is loving and living that dream in a substantial elevated residence with 180-degree views, in an established soughtafter neighbourhood.

The sparkling cool façade with fabled breeze block wall and landscaped gardens steals the limelight, in a serenely quiet cul-de-sac defined by lush streetscapes.

Open the gate to a private walled garden and lawn with basketball hoop. Come inside. Everywhere has been totally revitalised, and as you would anticipate the leisure space with oak-hued flooring, has connectivity to outdoors. Even on the south side with a tease of the pool.

Firstly, let’s head upstairs and be truly serious about living spaces. Admire the raked ceilings, VJ-profile walls and the port hole window in the dining area which takes in the verdant surrounds.

The open plan living space coalesces seamlessly with the undercover terrace. It stretches almost the width of the residence and also wraps and widens on the west side. It’s set-up for barbeques, is perfect for entertaining and drinking in those panoramic views of Noosa Hill, and across the Noosa National Park behind Sunshine Beach.

Commensurate and designed to suit a passionate cook is the L-shaped kitchen with white stone-topped cabinetry including semiisland breakfast bar, as well as a stand-alone version, pretty rattan pendants, white tiled splashback and pantry. Amongst the latest appliances are a Fisher & Paykel icemaker fridge and a Bosch four-hob gas cooktop.

Time to cool off? Head to the garden fringed with palms. Splash around in the stone-edged luminescent pool, watch happy kids and fourfooters on the lawn, and stop for a libation or a snooze in the cabana.

When it comes to sweet dreams, there are four bedrooms. Three upstairs are carpeted and have built-in robes. The premier king bedroom has verdant views and an ensuite with white feature wall tiles and stone topped timber cabinetry. Two bedrooms have a northerly aspect, one has access to the terrace and there’s a family bathroom with feature tiles and a shower/bath. On the ground level is a bedroom, also a bathroom with stone-topped timber cabinetry and pastel grey wall tiles It is also accessible from the garden and pool area.

The two-car garage has a dedicated workshop space, storeroom and laundry with full facilities including a linen store.

“The sun-saturated treasure has been totally re-imagined by incorporating the core fundamentals into what can only be perceived as the perfect family lifestyle for the sage investor,” remarks Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Eric Seetoo.

“It is located in a much sought-after estate,

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dotted with parks and reserves, has bike-way links, is close to schools, even a golf course and is within walking distance to the spirited heart of Noosa Heads where lapping up its multitude of offerings is a magical experience.

“From bars and cafes to a cinema complex, boutiques, supermarkets, essential services, transport links and more, also proximity to Noosa Main Beach, Hastings Street and the Noosa National Park with its world-famous surfing reserve, who could ask for anything more?”

Facts & Features:

• House Area Internal: 207m2

• House Area External: 34m2

• Land Area: 611m2

• Pool: 2.8mx6.7m w stone tiled surround cabana 2.7mx3.7m

• About: oak hued ﬂooring; fans/aircon; upstairs feature VJ walls, large porthole to view & raked ceilings; open plan living & dining w access to undercover 13mx1.9m nth terrace wraps to west side w white sail & BBQ bench; 180 degree views; ground level living w access w to front garden; sth side to pool, cabana, rear garden & play area; 4 carpeted bedrooms 3 w BIRs: 3 upstairs - premier king bedroom w verdant views + over pool; ensuite w white feature wall tiles, stone & 2 basin-topped timber cabinetry; 2 bedrooms nth aspect 1 w access to terrace; bathroom w feature tiles, bath/shower; ground level bedroom + bathroom

• Kitchen: L-shaped w white stone-topped white cabinetry incl 2.5m semi-island & 1.8m

island – both breakfast bars; 2 rattan pendants; white tiled splashback; pantry; Fisher & Paykel icemaker fridge; Miele oven; Bosch 4-hob gas cooktop; Ariston dishwasher

• Garage/Laundry: 2 car workshop; store room; bathroom w stone-topped timber cabinetry & pastel grey wall tiles; also access from pool area; laundry w full facilities incl linen store

• External: high white front wall w breeze blocks; gardens professionally landscaped w heliconias, poinciana, palms and ground cover; private walled nth-facing terrace w stone tiles + lawn w basketball hoop; totally

Address: 11 Toulambi Street, NOOSA HEADS Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $2.5M Inspect: By appointment

Contact: Eric Seetoo 0419 757 770, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

private from neighbours; rear garden fringed w palms + paper barks & frangipani incl lawn area; outdoor shower; storeroom access from side; rear lawn irrigation & garden lighting on timer; additional small boat parking area

• Location: cul de sac/no through road; elevated side of street to capture views; walk to Noosa Junction’s supermarkets, boutiques, cinema complex, restaurants, bars & cafes + transport links, essential services; short drive to schools, Noosa Aquatic Centre & sporting ﬁelds; Good easy walk to Noosa Main Beach, Hastings St, Noosa National Park & eastern beaches

Happy New Year

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

6/47 Picture Point, Noosa Heads

3 bed | 2 bath | 1 car

- Stunning views from main bedroom and living areas

- Strong income with minimal land tax implications

- Lift access to apartment and walkway to beach

- Huge outdoor terrace with spa and BBQ

- Short stroll to Noosa Main Beach, Hasting’s Street and Cafés

- Over 220sqm plus car park and storage on title

For Sale

Inspection By Appointment

Frank Milat 0438 528 148

Proudly Richardson&Wrench Noosa | 07 5447 4499

Shane McCauley 0403 646 930

www.rwnoosa.com.au 23 Hastings Street, Noosa

ENJOY THE BEACH LIFESTYLE AND A HOLIDAY INCOME

LOCATED in the sought after Sebel Resort, this apartment offers the ultimate Noosa getaway. Nestled in a quiet yet central position, footsteps off Hastings Street, you will enjoy Noosa’s national park while only seconds from the finest restaurants, boutique shopping and Noosa main beach.

From the light filled open plan living areas through to the private balcony, you will be able to kick back and relax while enjoying a good return on your investment.

• Quiet middle ﬂoor location straight across from Noosa’s main beach

• Fully ducted air-conditioning, natural interior lighting and quality furnishings

• Access to main pool, gym, spa, kids pool, BBQ and lift access.

• Direct street access to Noosa’s ﬁnest dining and boutique shopping

• Laundry facilities in the apartment.

• Private and secure car parking.

COMFORT, ELEGANCE AND NATURAL BEAUTY

THIS three-bedroom ground-floor apartment offers a rare combination of comfort, elegance, and natural beauty. Situated in a prime location in Parkridge Terraces, this property boasts panoramic views of Lake Weyba, making it an idyllic retreat with extensive views of the Noosa Hinterland.

The apartment spans a generous floor area, with meticulous attention to detail evident. From the moment you step inside, you are greeted by an inviting ambience that epitomises modern design.

Floor to ceiling sliding doors frame the stunning lake views, allowing natural light to flood the interiors and provide connection to the undercover outdoor entertaining area, the built-in barbecue facilitating easy nourishing of friends and family. A neatly manicured garden with direct secure access to the exclusive Terraces lap pool completes the outside front area.

The open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area is the heart of this home, offering ample space for relaxation and entertainment. The timber floors throughout provide immediate warmth and relaxation and ducted air conditioning ensures year-round comfort.

The well-appointed kitchen features marble look benchtops, quality cabinetry, integrated Sub-zero Fridge Freezer, an underbench Vintec wine fridge, Miele appliances as well as a butler’s pantry providing abundant storage options.

The Master bedroom is a sanctuary of tranquility, with a private courtyard opening to the east, capturing the first rays of each new day, an idyllic spot to enjoy a morning coffee and relax to the sound of birdsong. It features a

luxurious en-suite bathroom with contemporary fixtures and fittings and also includes a generously sized walk-in wardrobe.

The apartment includes two additional wellproportioned bedrooms, each designed with comfort and style in mind. These rooms are perfect for family members or guests, offering ample space and built-in wardrobes. A second bathroom, equally well-appointed with floorto-ceiling tiles, serves these bedrooms and ensures convenience for all occupants.

A generous office/study nook looks out to the view and is the ideal work-from-home space. Take the elevator downstairs and there are two secure car parking spaces with additional lock up storage.

This three-bedroom ground-floor apartment with expansive lake views is a rarity. High level finishes and stunning views combine offering a lifestyle of comfort and tranquillity. Whether you are looking for a serene retreat or a stylish home to entertain guests, this property ticks all the boxes.

• Secure car parking and lift access to and from the car park

• Exclusive 25 metre lap pool with sitting area

• Use of gymnasium and a second resort pool

• Quality kitchen appliances, including a Zip tap for instant hot or cold water

• Ducted air conditioning

• Elevated position with stunning views despite being ground ﬂoor

• Full length courtyard, great for pets in this pet friendly complex

• One of only eleven in the building

• Close to Noosa Springs Golf Course Don’t miss the opportunity to make this stunning apartment your new home.

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Address: 1611/3 Lakeview Rise, NOOSA HEADS

Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage

Price: BUYERS GUIDE $2,575,000 Inspect: Saturday 4th January 11:30am - 12pm

Contact: Kate Cox 0438 695 505 and Tony Cox 0402 003 773, REED & CO. ESTATE AGENTS

PRIZED LOCATION OFFERING LUXURY AND VIEWS

WITH sparkling ocean views, an expansive two-storey, Chris Clout design and a seemingly endless list of high-end features throughout, this might just be the ultimate beachside oasis. This magnificent property stands tall within a prized pocket of Peregian Beach and is just steps from the water’s edge ensuring a luxurious yet laid-back lifestyle that most can only dream of.

The layout has been cleverly crafted to make the most of the sensational outlook and cooling sea breezes with the primary gathering spaces perched elegantly on the upper level.

Here, your open-plan kitchen, dining and living room is bathed in warm natural light with banks of glass sliding doors that connect effortlessly to the two entertainer’s balconies. No matter the time of day or weather outside, there will be an outdoor area to suit whether it’s an intimate dinner for two or your next Sunday afternoon barbeque with guests.

The kitchen is stylish and sophisticated with a centre island, a walk-in pantry and a suite of quality appliances. Breakfast bar seating is

ideal for casual meals while the open design ensures the eager cook will never feel left out of the fun.

A study, a powder room and your opulent master suite are also set on this main level with the lucky new owners enjoying their own balcony, a huge walk-in robe and a luxe ensuite with a private water closet. Four more bedrooms are nestled on the ground floor along with the main bathroom and an extra powder room plus there’s a versatile family room that would make the perfect kids’ play space.

From the attached double carport and covered front deck to the air-conditioning, the solar panel system and the beautifully landscaped yard, there’s just so much to love about 40 Avocet Parade. Families will appreciate being within easy reach of both public and private schools while a host of local amenities are also close by including busy cafes, shops, dining options and patrolled surf beaches.

Address: 40 Avocet Parade, PEREGIAN BEACH Description: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage

Contact: Adam Watts 0410 512 364, CENTURY 21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP

Red Rock Estate, Springs Road, Agnes Water Secluded beachfront headland

Rare 17.89ha (44 Acre) undeveloped coastal site. Extensive beachfront reserve boundary wrapping across Red Rock Headland. Direct access to Red Rock northeast facing beach. Expansive costal views across the Deepwater National Park. Adjacent to the multi award-winning luxury eco Sunrise at 1770 Estate. The site comes with a DA approved for 22 Community Title Scheme (CTS) residential allotments expiring in late 2026.

Located just 4 hours’ drive north of Noosa, Agnes Water is the northern most surf town on the east coast offering year-round swimming and surfing with the closest access to the Southern Great Barrier Reef.

Red Rock Estate would ideally suit a high net-worth individual seeking a very private site for a legacy residential estate or a family office land bank.

RED ROCK ESTATE, AGNES WATER

17.89 ha (44 acre) Coastal Headland at Queensland’s Last Surfing Frontier

RED ROCK ESTATE offers a rare and unique opportunity to purchase one of the last remaining undeveloped coastal headlands at Queensland’s northernmost surf town, Agnes Water.

This exceptional site wraps around Red Rock Headland, providing expansive views of Deepwater National Park and direct access to the northeast-facing Red Rock Beach.

Red Rock Estate is adjacent to the awardwinning luxury eco Sunrise at 1770 Estate, world class beaches and the renowned uncrowded Surf Point at Springs Beach.

Agnes Water offers a unique blend of natural beauty and development potential. It boasts one of the most temperate climates on the planet and serves as the entry point to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Proximity to Lady Musgrave and Lady Elliot Islands, nesting turtles and abundant sea life, opportunities to swim with giant manta rays, pristine reef conditions due to cooler southern waters and excellent fishing in designated areas.

Accessibility and Growth

Access is a 4-hour drive from Noosa, or a

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1.5 hour drive from flights into either Gladstone or Bundaberg. Growth in the last three years has been driven by many Noosa buyers seeking the “what it used to be” laid back lifestyle, but with new opportunities. A new round of growth underway in Agnes Water. Recent developments in Agnes Water include a new 2000 sqm supermarket and shopping precinct, 400 lifestyle homes under construction, medical, health, childcare, and education services.

Development Potential

The site comes with DA approval for 22 Community Title Scheme (CTS) residential allotments.

Investment Opportunity

This rare offering suits high net-worth individuals seeking a private legacy residential estate, a family office land bank site or potential for the development of existing or alternative DA. Red Rock Estate represents a unique opportunity for discerning investors looking to capitalize on the next phase of highend development in this burgeoning coastal paradise.

Address: Red Rock Estate, Springs Road, AGNES WATER Price: Interest over $6 million closing January 22, 2025 Inspect: By appointment

Contact: Gordon Christian 0417 206 500 for full IM and Contract of Sale, MCGRATH AGNES WATER

The Epitome Of Grand Luxury On One Acre

This classic Queenslander set on a level one-acre allotment at the top of Maleny has been crowned the “Grand Dame”.

Features include stunning timber floors, glass French Doors, wrap around verandah’s, 3-metre-high ceilings, an abundance of natural light and 750sqm of luxury living space.

It is rare to find a home that leaves a lasting impression, with so much to offer only 2 minutes to town.

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MagnificentMountain TopRetreat

•LocatedintheNoosahinterland,93acres

•Fiveuniqueandbeautifulaccommodations

171EwartsRoad, Cooran

Bed 10 Bath 6 Car 4 Pool

ForSale $3,900,000

Land 93acres

View Byappointment

•Viewsof rollinggreenhills to theCoralSea

•Grazingland, rainforest,waterfall

•Arena,stables,barn,naturalwatersources

•Infinitypool,views fromDoubleIslandPoint to Noosa

•Personalretreatorbusiness,greatincome

•15minstoCooran,40mins to Noosa

PLATINUM SUNSHINE ADDRESS

OFFERED for sale for the first time since its conception and located in prestigious Belmore Terrace, home to some of Sunshine Beach’s most impressive properties, is this classic family home by the sea. Nestled high on the hill and boasting ocean views, this low-density residential zoned property presents as the perfect opportunity for renovation or re-development.

Built across two levels, the upper level of this brick and tile 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence features multiple living/dining, open plan kitchen, deck with ocean views, and primary bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe. The ground level offers a family room opening onto back patio, two bedrooms, second bathroom, laundry and internal access to a double lock up garage with workshop.

A short stroll down the hill will find you amongst the Sunshine village eateries, stylish surf club and patrolled beach; or head north to enjoy the national park and Alexandria Bay with coastal walks to Hastings Street, Noosa.

An opportunity of this calibre in this location is indeed rare, so act now and reap the rewards by purchasing this quality product in one of Australia’s premium beachside suburbs.

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Address: 28 Belmore Terrace, SUNSHINE BEACH Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage

Contact: Rob Spencer 0408 710 556, SUNSHINE BEACH REAL ESTATE

Price: Contact Agent Inspect: Saturday 4 January 10am-10.45am

Private

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5/1 PARKCRESCENT SUNSHINEBEACH

A 2 B 2 C 1 E

Thispropertyisarareﬁnd,offeringaprimelocationandexcellent features.Withaprivate,north-eastaspectinthesought-afterPark Crescentarea,it’strulyblue-chiprealestate.

•Three-minutestrollto Village,Beach,andSurfClub

•Liftaccesstofrontdoor

•Airconditioning,ceilingfans

•Openplanlivinganddining

•Secureparkingandstorage

FORSALE ContactAgent INSPECT By Appointment

12ELANDASTREET SUNSHINEBEACH

RobSpencer M:0408710556

Thisimpeccablypresentedbeachhouseoffersa desirablecoastal lifestyle,effortlesslyblendingcharmandwarmthwithmodern comfortsandfeatures,ashortwalktothe Villageshops,dining andpatrolledbeach.

•Existingapprovalas aholiday-rental

•Tastefullyrenovated/extendedinrecentyears

•Privatecoveredalfrescobysun-drenchedpool

•Elegantwell-equippedgalleykitchen

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ContactAgent INSPECT SAT4thJAN 10-10:45am

RobSpencer M:0408710556

CaitlynMcConnell M:0417637697

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COMFORTABLE AMBIANCE AND LOCATION

WHEN first stepping inside this urban beach cottage on Cooloola Hill the word ’cool’ comes to mind – this home exudes character!

On a 574m2 elevated block within easy walking distance to Noosa Junction, this threebedroom, two-bathroom house has an incredibly comfortable ambience. Polished concrete floors, exposed trusses and large windows set the tone for what is a magic lock up and leave, great downsizer or investment.

The open plan kitchen/living/dining is full of features – think concrete look kitchen bench tops, integrated refrigerator, dishwasher, wood heater in the living room, timber panelling on the walls and raked ceilings with heaps of natural light beaming through and kept cool with ducted air conditioning throughout.

Each bedroom features built in robes, with the primary bedroom having a steampunkinspired ensuite, a theme which is replicated in the main bathroom, with exposed copper pipes. The rear patio looks out across the landscaped lawn and yard with a new swimming pool and fig tree fighting for your attention.

The timber decking is adjacent to the pool, with a retractable awning providing shade as you kick back and enjoy a little down time.

Downstairs is the laundry and a single car garage with ample secure storage under house for boards etc.

• Neat and tidy beach cottage with abundant character

• Exposed trusses in the living room and timber panelling on the walls and ceilings

• Kitchen features concrete-look benchtops, integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher

• Exposed copper pipes in the bathroom and ensuite

• Landscaped back yard with pool, lawn, magniﬁcent ﬁg tree, timber deck and retractable

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awning which combine to make relaxation easy

• Polished concrete ﬂoors throughout

• Wood ﬁred stove in the living room for warmth

Address: 38 Warana Street, NOOSA HEADS Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage

Price: $2,250,000 Inspect: Saturday 4 January at 10.30am – 11am

Contact: Kate Cox 0438 695 505 and Tony Cox 0402 003 773, REED & CO. ESTATE AGENTS

in winter

• Short walk to Noosa Junction 38 Warana Street is incredibly rare in Noosa Heads. It has plenty of character, is conveniently

located and is move-in ready. Whether you are downsizing, seeking a lock up holiday home or seeking an investment this home will not disappoint.

Cooroy

Saturday4thJanuary

10.15AM -10.45AM 2BangalowCourt 32 2Offersover$1,375,000SuzieMcDonald RealEstate0420874813 Eumundi

Saturday4thJanuary

10.00AM -10.30AM 1408EumundiNoosa Road 42.5 6OffersOver$1.4MillionRichardson &WrenchNoosa54474499 Maleny

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2.00PM -2.30PM28Dixon Avenue 43 2AuctionNoosaEstateAgents3854 1881 NoosaHeads

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11.30AM -12.00PM 16 Nairana Rest 44 2BUYERSGUIDE$2,975,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505

12.00PM -12.30PMLasRias,7/8QuambyPlace 321 $5,990,000

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NoosaSprings

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11.00AM -11.30AM825/100 ResortDrive 22 1PriceGuide$1.35MillionRichardson &WrenchNoosa54474499 Noosaville

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1.30PM -2.00PM3/173-175GympieTerrace 32 1AuctionOnSiteLaguna RealEstate0407379893

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IDYLLIC SEASIDE LOCATION AND VIEWS

EMBRACE the carefree spirit beyond the sunkissed spectrum of vibrant blue like a cloudless sky, and the 180-degree eagle-eye views from Noosa National Park to the north, sweeping the turquoise Coral Sea along the foreshore. This is the most awe-inspiring position overlooking Sunshine Beach and a mere 5-minutes to surf and squeaky white sand.

Poised at the end of an acclaimed street, the residence has a deliberate discreet street profile, and the façade emphasises its architectural features.

Inside, admire how the granite-adorned foyer expands along the ceilinged gallery-like hallway. Enthused by nature, think cool Caribbean chic with a big beating heart, and every moment of the multiple leisure spaces, designed for loving life whatever the reason or season, remain relevant.

As expected, there are numerous bespoke finishes of zenith quality, craftsmanship and obvious practicality such as seemingly endless rich blackbutt flooring, white VJ ceilings, walls with timber slats, custom cabinetry, designer lights, and an abundance of plantation shutters in the extensive dining and living areas.

Disappearing doors afford an effortless connection to the undercover east and northfacing terraces which are sheltered from the winds, so capturing those extraordinary beach, sea and landscapes are year-round. Also see the fit and super-stoked returning from their treasured surf breaks in Alexandria Bay.

The northside terrace extends in a dramatic fashion, and length of the residence to the pool with washed timber decking and walls of fragrant jasmine, an alfresco dining area in-between, also an outdoor kitchen with barbeque. Genius design at play here with gas-lift windows spanning the lengthy kitchen bench and transforming it into a servery, maybe another space for breakfast with a view, or kids to enjoy a snag after a dip.

From indoors, the inspired primarily L-shaped kitchen with sandy stone-topped cabinetry including island breakfast bar, has all latest appliances, a walk-in pantry plus Coral Sea views to excite every passionate entertainer.

All bedrooms are next level. Testament to sweet dreams is the exquisite premier king suite retreat with plantation shutters, custom cabinetry including the bedhead, walk-in and built-in robes, and of course brilliant sunrises and lulling waves. The large ensuite has marble topped cabinetry, heated towel rails and a walkin shower, and there’s a gym/yoga room too. Take the lift if you prefer to the lower level where three bedrooms have built-in robes & their own ensuites/ bathrooms.

The living area with custom seating and a kitchenette opens to a sizeable undercover terrace with stairs to the main and pool levels, plus pots of bougainvillea. It extends to an additional undercover terrace. The north wing has a leisure/studio space with exposed beams and a separate wine room. Adjoining is a work

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aka creative space.

When it comes to holiday heaven and beach access, the location has it in spades. There’s a set of stairs one house away to Seaview Terrace, the leash-free doggie beach and of course outstanding surf breaks, are all a mere fiveminute walk away. Entry to the National Park is directly across the road or take the five-minute walk to the Parkedge Road entry.

“For those seeking a private safe, secure and matchless lifestyle, plus never to be interrupted 180-degree views from one of the most revered streets of Sunshine Beach, this is the supreme seaside escape,” comments Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Nic Hunter.

“The residence which embraces the idyllic sub-tropical vernacular, and ever-so chic Caribbean design, is the aspiration of many yet rarely available. The future value of this whitehot prized location, considered the Holy Grail by many, will always be underpinned.”

Facts & Features:

• Pool: 2.3mx11m; washed timber decking

• About: granite flooring front entry; foyer w statement linen covered barrel shape pendant; blackbutt flooring throughout; 4-person lift; white VJ ceilings, walls w feature slats, walls of plantation shutters; ducted air/ fans; entry level - study w custom cabinetry; 2-car garage w polished concrete flooring & potential mezzanine/hoist parking; laundry room white tiled, stone-topped cabinetry; main living w wall of white custom cabinetry & integrated gas fireplace; dining w statement designer chandelier; slide away doors extend to undercover terraces eastside to ocean & beach views & nth side (3.7mx7.8m) extends

to poolside w daybed & outdoor shower

• Bedrooms Plus: 4 upper level - premier king suite retreat w view, plantation shutters, blackout blinds, custom cabinetry incl bedhead; WIR & BIR; ensuite w marble topped 2-basin cabinetry, heated towel rails & WI shower; gym/yoga room; lower level 3 bedrooms w BIRs & ensuites/ bathrooms: living area w custom seating & kitchenette opens to undercover terrace w stairs to entry/main living/pool level & extends to undercover terrace w outdoor shower; northerly wing w leisure/ studio space w exposed beams + wine room; adjoining work/art/craft space w BI storage + additional store room & storage

• Kitchen L-shaped w sandy stone-topped cabinetry incl 3 m island; WIP, Blum soft close

Address: 30 Enterprise Street, SUNSHINE BEACH Description: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $9.75M Inspect: By appointment

Contact: Nic Hunter 0421 785 512, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

drawers, Smeg 900 oven & 6-burner gas cooktop; Miele dishwasher; gas lift windows on nth side turn inside bench/server to outdoor kitchen w BBQ & alfresco dining w a NE Coral Sea view

• Location: never to be interrupted grandstand views 180 degrees headland Noosa National Park, Coral Sea & Sunshine Beach; near walkway to A-bay entrance; minutes to beach incl direct beach access & dogfriendly North Sunshine Beach; close to access for Noosa National Park; walk to Noosa Heads & Hastings Street via Hells Gates & Alexandria Bay; popular restaurants, cafes, bars & boutiques at the Sunshine Beach village are nearby + Sunshine Beach Surf Club & patrolled beach.

ASTUTE BUYER ALERT! EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

SEIZE the chance to secure an original Queensland cottage nestled on a prime 637m² site, just 200 metres from the breathtaking Noosa River and its idyllic sandy beaches. This rare gem offers endless potential for redevelopment or immediate enjoyment, catering to investors, holidaymakers, and those dreaming of creating their ultimate home.

Key Features:

• Prime Location: Situated in the heart of Noosa Sound, this property is an easy stroll to the vibrant Gympie Terrace precinct, renowned for its array of waterfront restaurants, trendy boutiques, and laid-back lifestyle.

• Future Potential: With ample room to design your masterpiece, build a stunning new home, develop duplexes, or create boutique units (STCA), the options are truly endless.

• Lifestyle Convenience: Hastings Street’s luxury dining, shopping, and world-famous Laguna Bay are just a 5-minute drive or a leisurely 20-minute ﬂat walk away.

• Versatile Living: Currently a popular holiday rental, the charming cottage boasts plenty of space to accommodate boats, trailers, and caravans—perfect for those who love to explore or entertain.

• Investment Goldmine: This property offers the dual beneﬁt of immediate rental income and long-term land banking in one of Noosa’s most sought-after locations.

• Whether you choose to savour the charm of the existing cottage or embark on a redevelopment journey, this is your chance to secure a blue-chip investment in the heart of one of Queensland’s most desirable coastal regions. Act now — opportunities like this are few and far between!

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3 A 2 B 1 C D

•Stunningfront rowposition,fully renovatedtoa high standard

•Generoussized rooms, highceilings,superbfinishes

•Fulllengthnorth facing sunfilledbalcony, dazzlingriverviews

•Directaccess to Gympie Terracefrompretty, privategarden

•Lockupgarageand storage;BBQs, pools,spa

•Strolltoanassortment ofoutstandingrestaurantsandcafes

•Expertonsitemanagementensures excellent returns

•GympieTerraceis aprovenastuteinvestmentchoiceand fabulous lifestyleoption

AUCTION OnSite 18thJan12pm VIEW Fri4pm,Sat 10am,Mon12pm

melanieButcher 0407379893

mel@lagunarealestate.com.au

•Classic homeon agenerous832m2elevatedallotment

•LocatedinoneofTewantin’squiet,“undiscovered”neighbourhoods

•Two bedroom,2 bathroom,garageand carportplusa large shed

•Modernkitchen,originalinteriors,ceilingfans

•Wellpositionedwithin walkingdistancetothe riverand Marina

•Close to NoosaHospital,LeisureCentre,NoosaCivicshopsandbus stop

•Highgrowthareawithexcellent potential forfuturereturns

•Thispropertywill be sold at auction,ifnot before-act noworregret missingout!

AUCTION OnSite Sat25thJan11am VIEW Sat& Wed11-11.30am 2 A 2 B 2 C

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