The first step in creating a community-driven Hub to help people in need in the community was taken last Saturday with a meeting held at Events4GreaterGood’s (E4GG) new office at the former Tewantin police station on Poinciana Avenue.
Well known as a global philanthropist who has long helped people through organising music festivals and thrill-seeking events and in Noosa for helping the disadvantaged and disabled, Oz Bayldon initiated the meeting that was attended by
about 50 people.
“It was awesome,” he said.
Oz said people came from different facets of the community to share their ideas on the initiative.
“E4GG’s aim is to create a family of volunteers as well as businesses that operate around the charity and raise money so that 100 per cent of all public donations genuinely go directly to the cause,” he said.
“E4GG is looking for volunteers who are passionate about using their heart to help others and
help E4GG to find accommodation, furniture, food, school supplies etc for those in true need.
“From the new community Hub E4GG plans to deliver wellness and lifestyle workshops for homeless and domestic violence survivors, events for people with disabilities such as silent discos, a variety of markets including car boot, garage, vintage, record fair etc, networking days for people who can’t afford to live on their own so they can get to know each other and see if there are people they can happily share with.”
Planning is well underway for this year’s Noosa Come Together, a new initiative “Comedy with
OAM for young Paralympian
It was a day to remember when Callum Simpson in Year 12 at Matthew Flinders Anglican College received an official letter from the Governor General of Australia’s office, informing him he could soon add three letters to his name: OAM.
The Sunshine Coast student was one of 320 people across Australia named on the 2025 Australia Day Honours list and announced by the Governor-General Sam Mostyn on Sunday 26 January.
Callum was awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his “service to sport as a gold medallist at the Paris Paralympic Games 2024”. He achieved three medals in the pool in Paris:
• Gold, Mixed 4x100m Medley Relay, Para Swimming
• Gold, Men’s 100m Freestyle S8, Para Swimming
• Silver, Mixed 4x100 Freestyle Relay, Para Swimming
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a Cause” and more “OzFest” events.
Next steps are now in progress and involve putting together a number of meetings with Hub participants and organisations and individuals involved locally in existing services in areas such as disability services, domestic violence and homelessness.
Oz is calling on the community to be involved in the community hub.
He said people with skills in administration, IT and tradespeople were particularly needed.
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Callum Simpson and Flinders principal Michelle Carroll. (Supplied)
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Clash over gun report
By Arthur Gorrie
An Australia Institute report on gun ownership has prompted a row between the institute and the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia, after the institute drew what the association said was a false connection between crime and the number of guns kept lawfully by shooting sports enthusiasts.
“Sport Shooting in Australia is safe and does not compromise public safety,“ Sporting Shooters chief executive officer Tom Kenyon said, adding there was “no evidence to support the ocnclusion that legal firearms pose a problem for Australia“.
The Australia Institute illustrated its report with police information that the number of seizures of illegally held guns had nearly doubled in one year, particularly after raids on outlaw motorcycle gangs.
In new findings on 29 January, the Australia Institute claimed “alarming trends in firearm ownership across Australia,“ showing that the number of guns in private hands had grown significantly since the Port Arthur massacre, and regulation was failing to keep pace with community expectations.
The shooters association, however, said the number of guns lawfully possessed by law abiding licensed owners had nothing to do with crimes committed by people in unlawful possession of weapons.
The Australia Institute listed “key findings“ including that “firearms are not confined to rural areas“ and an average firearms licence holder “has more than four guns.“
But Mr Kenyon said gun numbers on lawful registers had nothing to do with unlawful use or ownership of guns by criminals and Australian gun deaths had dropped des pite increased numbers of guns, indicating the system was working.
Sunshine Coast police seize various drugs
Police have charged three people with 21 offences and seized a quantity of drugs as part of an operation established in October 2024 to disrupt the production, sale and use of dangerous drugs on the Sunshine Coast.
Kawana Waters Officer in Charge Senior Sergeant Mark Cordwell said dangerous drugs have no place on the Sunshine Coast.
“Despite the closure of this operation, police remain focused on preventing and disrupting the movement and use of dangerous drugs,” Senior Sergeant Cordwell said.
“It’s not accepted in this community and I thank the officers involved for their determination in identifying these people and putting them before the courts.”
After extensive investigations, officers from Kawana Waters, Caloundra and Caloundra South stations, alongside the Sunshine Coast Tactical Crime Squad, executed a number of search warrants on 22 January on homes in Minyama, Mountain Creek, and Nirimba. A vehicle in Minyama was also searched.
As a result, it will be alleged police found and seized 766g MDMA, 118g Cocaine, 785g Cannabis, one cannabis plant, $4100 cash and eight mobile phones.
A 51-year-old Mountain Creek woman has been charged with four counts of possessing dangerous drugs and one count each of producing dangerous drugs, possession of property suspected of being the proceeds of an offence under the Drugs Misuse Act, possessing property suspect of having been used in the connection with the commission of a drug crime and possessing utensils or pipes etc for use.
She is due to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on 12 February.
A 20-year-old Minyama man has been charged with three counts of possessing dangerous drugs and one count each of contravening an order about information necessary to access information stored electronically, possessing counterfeit money, possessing
Police have charged three people with 21 offences and seized a quantity of drugs.
property suspected of having been used in connection with the commission of a drug offence, possession of property suspected of being the proceeds of an offence under Drugs Misuse Act and possessing utensils or pipes etc for use.
He is due to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on 27 February.
A 21-year-old Minyama woman has been charged with one count of supplying dangerous drugs.
She is due to appear in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court on 27 February.
A 54-year-old Minyama man was offered a drug diversion. Investigations are ongoing and more charges are expected.
Anyone with information regarding the production and distribution of dangerous drugs is urged to contact police.
Police encourage anyone in our community that is suffering from drug dependence to seek support from Queensland Health’s Alcohol and Drug Information Service.
The sighting of a crocodile at Inskip Point has locals talking about climate change, the likelihood of soon finding the reptiles in Tea Tree Bay and how that would impact tourism, and you can just imagine the comments.
While the wildlife are making their mark a couple of recent government initiatives would be of interest to locals.
The federal government is pushing forward with changes that would allow most parents to access three days of subsidised child care a week, regardless of whether they are working or not, and this could pass through federal parliament within weeks. The changes will also mean an end to the “activity test“ that requires those receiving childcare subsidies to be working, actively looking for work or volunteering.
Maritime Safety Queensland is announcing its planned changes to boating in the Noosa River. To begin in March it will introduce 28-day anchoring restrictions to all vessels in Noosa waterways (excluding vessels on approved moorings).
This week the state government launched its Open Hospitals portal, providing real time data on hospital emergency departments for 25 major hospital emergency departments and seven Satellite Hospitals.
Noosa Hospital was not amont them but Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Nambour and Gympie hospitals are. Updated every 15-30 minutes, the site can tell you median patient wait times, the number of patients who have been tri aged and waiting for treatment. Visit openhospitals. health.qld.gov.au
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Croc sighted at Inskip Point
By Gabriel Laidler-Burns
A crocodile was sighted in front of the Sarawak camping area at Inskip Point, near Rainbow Beach, on Monday 3 February, where a ranger from the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science observed the croc before watching it flee into the ocean.
Wildlife officers are investigating what was estimated to be a two-metre crocodile.
The ranger took photos of the crocodile’s body imprint on the sand, it’s claw marks and marks made by its sliding tail.
Senior wildlife officer Joshua Morris said the animal was likely to be the same crocodile recently videoed on Coonarr Beach, near Bundaberg.
“Rangers will be notifying people in camping areas in the Inskip Point region and wildlife officers will install recent crocodile sight warning signs,” Mr Morris said.
“People in the area are urged to be vigilant around the water, keep their children close and use an esky or similar as a barrier while fishing.
“As part of our investigation, we will conduct ground patrols, vessel-based searches and use drones to check the surrounding coastline.
“We are asking people in the Rainbow Beach region, including boaties, to make a sighting report if they see what they believe to be a crocodile.
“Each sighting report is important and provides us with information about the location and behaviour of crocodiles.
“Under the Queensland Crocodile Management Plan, Rainbow Beach is atypical crocodile habitat, and we will target this crocodile for removal from the wild if it is located.
“We can reassure the public that this croco-
Sunshine Coast paralympian awarded an OAM
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In announcing the Australia Day 2025 Honours List recipients, the Governor-General said, “To read recipient stories is to be reminded that contribution to communities across the country, underpinned by care, kindness, respect and love, is what matters most to all Australians, in every sphere of life. Recipients embody the best of us, and we are grateful to all of them.”
Callum said, “I’m incredibly honoured and grateful to receive the Order of Australia Medal.
“This isn’t just a recognition of my results and efforts, but of everyone who has supported me and been in my corner – my coaches, support team, family and friends who have always backed me and believed in me, even at times when I didn’t.
“I really want to show other people that, no matter what, you can always keep pushing and chasing your dreams despite the challenges and barriers you may be given in life.
“Anything is possible, even if you are born with a disability.”
Flinders principal Michelle Carroll said the whole College community celebrated this astounding accolade with Callum and the Simpson family.
“Callum has been a part of our Flinders community since his kindy days at the Flinders Early Learning Centre and his schooling journey began at Flinders in Prep,” Ms Carroll said.
“Throughout this time, Callum has demonstrated to his fellow peers the power of being committed to a goal and working diligently to achieve it,” she said.
“He has spent countless hours training in the Flinders Aquatic Centre pool, under the mentorship of his swimming coach, Chris Wright.
“We are thrilled to support Callum, both as a student and an elite athlete through our Flinders Elite Athlete Program (FEAP), so that he can make the most of his academic and sporting life.”
He will be awarded with his OAM at an official ceremony later in the year.
Callum was diagnosed at birth with microdeletion syndrome, which is a genetic disorder that delays learning and causes physical impairments, along with cerebral palsy and dyspraxia and neurological disorders.
At age two, to strengthen his body and boost his coordination and cognitive skills, his parents increased his swimming as therapy, which soon grew to a passion.
Callum Simpson returning to school in Term 3 2024.
dile is considered to be a vagrant animal that has moved into the area from up north, and this sighting does not mean the crocodile population is ex-
tending south.”
Crocodile sightings can be reported by using the QWildlife app, completing a crocodile sight-
ing report on the DETSI website, or by calling 1300 130 372. The department investigates every crocodile sighting report received.
Marks left behind by the Crocodile (DESI)
NoosaCare expands
NoosaCare is planning an exciting expansion of its residential aged care facilities with the development of 65 new residences customised to individual needs with a strong focus on baby boomers who are looking for something different, and is seeking two people with expertise to join its Board of Directors and contribute to its governance.
NoosaCare is a well-respected community based not-for-profit organisation that runs two residential aged care facilities – Carramar in Tewantin with 175 residents and Kabara in Cooroy with 96 residents.
Over more than 35 years it has become deeply embedded in the Noosa community and with a staff of 400 NoosaCare is a significant contributor to the local economy.
NoosaCare takes pride in its origins and the fact it is the only community based, not-for-profit organisation providing residential aged care that is of the community and for the community.
Its mission is to ensure their residents achieve the best level of health and wellbeing possible by delivering personalised services with care and compassion and its vision is to aspire to be a community where residents can live with dignity and choice.
The organisation is run by a Board of up to seven individuals and managed by an experienced CEO and Executive Management Team.
CEO Grant Simpson said over the past several years the Board had purchased five four-bedroom houses behind Carramar and now in final discussions with further purchases, would have sufficient space to start designing their new proposed community.
He said they proposed construction of 2-3 bedroom apartments but it would not be a country club style situation.
The government’s aim to keep people living longer in their own homes has been very successful with people delaying moving into retirement living until late 70s and 80s.
Mr Simpson said the development would target two groups identified in the community as needing residential aged care facilities - a population of older, single women looking for a community, and people who have a loved one living with dementia.
People coming here will benefit from the services including laundry, catering, medical with 24/7 nursing care, and to meet the demands of baby boomers the new facility would be a high end design with modern technological devices for communication with family members around the world, he said.
It would be tailored for people accustomed to a lifestyle that includes entertainment, food and wine, cooking classes, fitness, a pool, cinema and a gym, he said.
Mr Simpson said he expected the new project was about three years on the horizon, with the initial 12-18 months involving drawing up and developing plans in consideration of the Noosa Plan and consulting the local community.
NoosaCare is a membership-based organisation in which the Board is accountable to its members and to key stakeholders for the achievement of its Mission and Vision and for the good governance of the organisation. The Board of NoosaCare is ultimately held legally accountable
for the performance of the organisation.
Currently Board members act in a voluntary capacity with no remuneration, but under its new constitution and legal framework the Board does envisage that some form of remuneration may be applicable into the future.
Board meetings are usually held at Carramar but every three months at Kabara on the last Monday of the month at 3.30pm. Board members may also act as ambassadors for NoosaCare and may be involved in speaking to stakeholder groups, or to advisory bodies.
NoosaCare seeks to appoint two Board members to the organisation for a minimum three year period with a hopeful starting time in February.
The skill sets they are looking for in addition to a sound understanding of governance are expertise in marketing and running a business, as well as expertise in clinical, and or health administration. Knowledge of the Aged Care industry is appreciated but not mandated.
Interested persons are invited to contact the current Chair of NoosaCare, Johanne Wright on her mobile 0415873552 or email ianandjo@wewstnet.com.au
Candidate launched
By Arthur Gorrie
One Nation has effectively launched its campaign for the federal Wide Bay electorate, now held for the LNP by Llew O’Brien. A party spokesperson said the candidate Chad Burgess wanted to see “a stronger, freer Australia“.
The spokesperson said Australia’s foundations had been eroded by “short-term decisions“ made by representatives of the major parties.
Thee had “undermined key sectors like mining, manufacturing, agriculture, and technology, while also chipping away at Australia’s liberty and national identity.
“Australia has become a gilded cage where we’ve traded our advantages and freedoms for convenience,” Mr Burgess said.
“We are forgetting who we are, but I am inspired to fight for the memory of what Australia was, and what it can be.”
He said pressing issues in Wide Bay included “cost-of-living pressures, better opportunities for small businesses and safeguarding the region’s unique natural resources.“
He would also support Australia being “a country that values its heritage and freedoms“ as well as improved “accountability, transparency, and common sense in government.“
The party’s website calls for an end to limits on pensioner and veterans incomes affecting their pension entitlements and a lift in the tax-free threshold for self-funded retirees, an end to gender treatment for children and says Australia should follow Queensland’s lead in banning puberty blockers.
It accuses the LNP of “stealing a longstanding One Nation plan to protect Australian business from woke banks“ and promises “Trump’s action and style“ and a withdrawal from the World Health Organisation’s health plans in favour of a “sovereign health policy“.
Pauline Hanson (right) with Gympie region service station operator Jimmy Singh and unsuccessful Gympie state election candidate and anti-powerline campaigner, Katy McCallum, at Ross Creek. (418379)
NoosaCare CEO Grant Simpson. (Supplied)
NoosaCare plans to develop 65-new tailor-made residences, and seeks two new Board members. (Supplied)
New anchoring restrictions
Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) will introduce restrictions on anchoring in downstream areas of the Noosa River for vessels over 5 metres in length, as the next stages of the Noosa River Management Plan.
The restrictions will extend those already implemented for the busy southern shore of the river to now include Woods Bay and Dog Beach areas (from 24 February) and Little Woods Bay (from 24 March).
Exemptions for vessels between 5 and 7.5 metres will apply on a trial basis.
These exemptions allow vessels between 5 metres and 7.5 metres to anchor for up to two hours per day to access shops, services or engage in recreational activities, provided they do so safely.
People are reminded that living on board vessels (temporarily, intermittently or permanently) downstream of Munna Point is prohibited.
The changes mark the next phase in MSQ’s roll-out of its Noosa River Management Plan to improve safety and environmental outcomes on the river.
Based on “lessons learnt” and community feedback to date, MSQ has extended the timeline for the roll out of the plan to be completed by September/ October 2025, to ensure appropriate engagement during the roll-out.
In accordance with MSQ’s implementation of a staged Noosa River Management Plan, further restrictions on anchoring on the Noosa River north shore and 28-day anchoring restrictions
will be subject to announcements in April. MSQ remains fully committed to implementing these improvements to the management of the Noosa River to facilitate safety, access and
amenity of the river for the enjoyment of the community.
More information on the restrictions and how they will apply can be found on MSQ’s website.
CARA sums up 2024 in Cooroy and what’s ahead
By CARA president Rod Ritchie
Cooroy Area Residents Association (CARA) president Rod Ritchie sums up the year in Cooroy.
Cooroy continues to attract development. The retailer, Woolworths, which purchased the Myall Street property opposite the Cooroy Golf Club, has lodged a development application with council, which is currently being assessed. A car wash, to be located in Elm Street, was approved in August. The innovative coffee and local produce outlet at Black Mountain, Busstop Espresso, was closed by Council due to planning issues, but is operating now from Eden Hospital.
CARA recently met with Australian renewable energy developer, Enervest, to find out about their proposed Cooroy BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) project planned for vacant land next to the existing Cooroy substation off Nandroya Road.
CARA led community consultation for the new Cooroy Police Station, and was pleased to attend the official opening of this important new community asset in July. More recently, the town was fortunate to have Cooroy Radiology established in the Daddows building.
Mark Sexton agreed to represent CARA on the working group for the Noosa Botanic Gardens Masterplan. We look forward to Phase 2 of community engagement on the draft master plan in February 2025.
GemLife appeal: On 30 May 2024, Judge Kefford delivered her judgement in the Brisbane Planning and Environment Court, and upheld Noosa Council’s March 2021 decision to refuse a
GemLife development application for a multiple housing development, to be located next to the Cooroy Golf Club. The appeal was dismissed, and GemLife’s development application was refused. The Council thanked CARA for its participation in the appeal.
An affordable social housing project has been proposed for council-owned land at 62 Lake Macdonald Drive. The subdivision of this property is subject to configuration for a lot application and operational works, which will include remediation works for the former waste refuse site. The subdivision will result in the property being divided into three lots. A Coast2Bay hous-
ing development for Lot 1 is yet to be submitted for approval. Future uses of the remaining two lots will consider investigating options including open space, cultural heritage, housing, community uses, landscape and amenity and other land planning matters. Council will ensure that this process involves community consultation.
The CARA Facebook page, Cooroy Community Noticeboard, has grown from around 20,000 members this time last year to over 27,000 this year. The page is a great communication tool, feedback source, and a way of keeping our residents up-to-date with the latest planning applications, local events, council information,
employment, and even information on exercise classes, lost pets, car accidents, and the best tradies.
At the last state election, local member Rob Skelton lost the electorate of Nicklin to our former member, Marty Hunt. We look forward to working again with Marty, as well as Noosa MP Sandy Bolton who represents many Cooroy residents.
On 6 June, our treasurer, Jennifer Sadler, received a Queensland Day award for her volunteer works delivering a comprehensive monthly community newsletter to the Forest Acres community and beyond, as well as holding the position of treasurer of CARA, both for many years. Congratulations Jennifer!
And finally, thanks to our management committee and ordinary members, and to our local councillors for their support.
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Busstop Espresso is now operating from Eden Hospital. (Rob Maccoll)
The new Cooroy Police Station was officially opened last July.
Anchoring restrictions in Noosa River for vessels over 5m will be extended to include Woods Bay and Dog Beach areas (from 24 February) and Little Woods Bay (from 24 March). (Supplied)
Film tourism big business
By Matt Stoeckel, Visit Sunshine Coast CEO
Noosa’s known as a bit of a playground for the rich and famous and has been used as the backdrop for Aussie films, TV series and documentaries over the years.
We’ve had many film crews here,includingforStrangeBedfellows starring Paul Hogan which had parts filmed in and around Noosa back in 2004 and, more recently, the TV series Darby and Joan which features Bryan Brown, Greta Scacchi and the 104-yearold Majestic Theatre at Pomona. Foodshowsareaspecialtyand
Peter Kuruvita’s Coastal Kitchen which, if you missed it first time around, can still be found on SBS featured Noosa’s passionate food producers, fresh local produce and stunning scenery, as did Sergio Perera’s Destination Noosa, hosted by Chris Hemsworth’s private chef.
The region’s breathtaking scenery and historic buildings are a no-brainer for directors seeking impressive locations to film their blockbusters. Much like the Glass House Mountains which recently played a starring role in the TV series Black Snow 2. Any production starring Travis Fimmel is big news, and hopefully viewers will
be captivated by what they see on the telly to come and check out the region for themselves. After all,filmtourismisareallybigdeal.
Think Mamamia for inspiring a trip to Greece, or Dubrovnik (Croatia),whichisthereal-lifelocation of King’s Landing in the Games of Thrones.
But the best example is the Lord of the Rings Trilogy.
Still nearly one in five people visiting NZ cite the Trilogy as a reason they chose to visit NZ, and that’s two decades after the first film was released! It’s a huge opportunity, especially considering when just down the road on the Gold Coast, film productions contribute $590 million to their economy each year. But we’re still waiting for our big break in the spotlight.
Survey opens on fluoride and sex offender register
Noosa MP Sandy Bolton has launched a survey for Noosa State Electorate residents regarding fluoridation and on the state government’s proposed implementation of a public sex offender register.
She said this was in response to organisations such as the Australian Dental Association calling for the state government to mandate fluoridation for all of Queensland as was the case previously.
“It takes just 3 minutes, with results from this survey utilised in forming Noosa’s position should these be raised in Parliament. A collective voice is powerful, providing reassurance to those making decisions that they are aligning to community expectations, whilst making provision for voices that may not agree with a majority view,” Ms Bolton said.
In 2012, the Queensland Government amended legislation to allow local governments to decide whether they would fluoridate their water supply on a council-by-council basis. Prior to this, water suppliers were required by the Queensland Government to add fluoride to any public potable water supply that provided water to at least 1000 people.
“As part of obtaining feedback of fluorida-
tion of water, we have included questions on whether this should be controlled by the state government instead of councils, and whether residents prefer to retain fluoridation as the 26 out of 27 councils currently do including all 11 in Southeast Queensland (SEQ), or transition to non-fluoridated water alongside the remaining 51 councils across Queensland,” she said.
Regarding the second component of the survey, as part of its election campaign, the new government put forward a proposal to implement a public sex offender register in Queensland modelled on the already existing Western Australian sex offender register.
“Following our request in 2022 for the previous government to initiate a parliamentary inquiry to gather evidence around sex offender registers to better inform the debate, and with our recent Noosa MP survey indicating 66 per cent support, this dedicated survey is important to establish a clear Noosa ‘position’ on the specifics regarding,” Ms Bolton said.
The survey closes at 12pm on Monday 24 February 2025 and can be completed at www. surveymonkey.com/r/2HX32YK. It includes background and research information on both topics.
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The annual list of the top 20 Queensland real estate sales is much anticipated by the state’s leading agents.
The 2024 list was no exception, and it was a remarkable feat for Noosa agency Tom Offermann Real Estate as not only were five properties in the top 20, but all had the 4567 Noosa Heads postcode.
Those blockbuster properties were 43 Witta Circle $30m; 10 Noosa Pde $22.5m; 40 Noosa Pde $20.5m; 3 Allambi Rise $16.9m; and 2/1-7 Bayview Road $15m.
Whether it’s one of those blockbuster sales that made the headlines in 2024, or one of the hundreds that stayed under the radar, all heralded significant changes in the circumstances of buyers.
For sellers, it was about empowering them to move on to other properties, projects and places.
Virtually every sale is life-changing to some degree, contributing to positive outcomes, thus making the role of real estate agents so engaging and always extra rewarding.
WATERFRONT APARTMENT BRINGS
BRIGHT START
Continuing the successful streak of 2024 was Tom Offermann Real Estate’s first round of auctions for 2025.
Not surprisingly, given the wide views of the Noosa River including the river mouth, there was an excellent crowd at apartment 23 Noosa Shores Resort on Noosa Parade, Noosa Heads, on Saturday, 25 January.
Marketing agent Luke Chen had phone bidders from Melbourne and Brisbane who battled
it out, and the two-bedroom apartment was declared ‘sold’ to the River City buyers at $1.556m.
A bitter-sweet time for the vendors after 20 years of happy holidays.
LUSTROUS RIVER GUMS
Boasting a coveted address on the riverfront, a two-bedroom apartment with a terrace and several footsteps across the lawn to the water’s edge, were just some of the magnets for interested parties pre-auction and on the day.
Apartment 3 at River Gums, 1-3 Russell Street, Noosaville, listed by Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Tim McSweeney, attracted 80-plus attendees, and an astounding 14 registered bidders including two on the phone.
The apartment enjoyed a deepwater pontoon and a 180-degree watercolour panorama.
Understandably bidding was fierce until auctioneer Gordon Macdonald finally called ‘sold’ to a country Queensland family for $2.9m.
BLUEFIN BEAUTY
When it comes to emotional appeal, rarity factor and beautiful townhouses in ace locations close to the Noosa River, coveted Bluefin Court holds the key.
The pre-campaign interest for the three-bedroom townhouse 2 at 19 Bluefin Court, Noosaville, was certainly testament to this.
Marketed by Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Jill Goode, there were three keen registered bidders plus a good crowd on auction day.
The property was finally sold under the hammer for $1.575m to a Melbourne buyer, and after 27 years of ownership the vendor was all smiles and ready to embark on a new venture.
Help Hub seeds sown
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“If you’re passionate about our community or/and all communities, festivals and events, marketing, building, whether you can donate 1 hour a day, week, month or year or volunteer for just one event, it doesn’t matter because the more people we have the more voices we have to be heard, to make sure we are delivering as a community not as individuals and really trying to make some positive change both here and further afield,” he said.
Oz grew up in Noosa attending Tewantin Primary in the ‘70’s and since then he has organised and broken a number of musical world records which have fundraised to build a shelter and help fund a school in Nepal, a conservation centre in Peru, a free creative school in London and a disabled sports program in Noosa.
Through his organisation Events4Greater Good he has for several years run the Noosa Come Together festival to raise funds for the Sailability sailing program for children and adults with disabilities.
After a lifetime helping people through fundraising activities across the globe, Oz has become well known for lending a hand in Noosa to people in desperate situations.
“There’s a lot of people in a lot of bad places,” he said.
“I fill lots of holes.”
Oz said he realised while spending two days delivering Christmas hampers that their efforts at that time would have been lucky to touch 10 per cent of those needing assistance in Noosa.
If you’d like to help please email oz@e4gg. org and request a volunteer registration form.
Oz Bayldon is working with others to establish a community-driven hub to help people in need in Noosa. (Rob Maccoll)
Mayors on Olympics tour
The Mayors of South East Queensland, including Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie, will this month embark on a 10-day mission to meet with global leaders and examine legacy opportunities that will help keep South East Queensland moving now, during the 2032 Games and beyond.
ThewhirlwindmissionwilltakeplaceinSingapore, Manchester and Paris, with mayors to meet with global leaders such as Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, the Lord Mayor of Manchester Paul Andrews and senior officials from the Singaporean Government including technology leaders; Chew Sing Bin, Chief Information Officer, NCS Group and Sean Chiao, Group CEO, SJ Group.
The delegation will examine transport, urban renewal, housing and waste management opportunities, as well as emerging examples of legacies delivered through major infrastructure and events such as the Paris 24 Games.
It will also seek to strengthen partnerships with Asia Pacific economic powerhouse, Singapore, which is one of Australia’s largest two-way trading partners and was responsible for A$141 billion of foreign direct investment with Australia in 2023.
This includes how these city-regions have successfully leveraged public-private partnerships to support infrastructure delivery programs. For example how Singapore has accelerated the rollout of world-class digital connectivity and water security, Manchester’s proposed redevelopment of Old Trafford Stadium District, as well as catalytic public transport investments that are now connecting more venues and cities and communities across the Paris region.
Objectives of the Mission include:
• Examining regional and coordinated approaches to managing growth, housing affordability, sustainability, waste management and resource recovery (including the management of residual waste).
• Investigating how local governments are becoming more financially sustainable and responding to growth through innovative funding
approaches such as city deals and public-private partnerships.
• Reviewing how local governments are improving regional mass transport outcomes through the adoption of new smart mobility solutions and mass movement of people and goods.
• Exploring strategic funding and policy outcomes to enhance regional connectivity and digital infrastructure.
• Investigating how city-regions leverage major events to create a compelling global identity, promote trade and investment attraction and deliver economic and urban renewal.
• Examining innovative solutions to enhance our region’s sustainability and resilience, focusing on waste management, circular economy and water security.
You’re invited to our ‘LOVE Junction’ street party and free workshop to launch our public art project, designed by award-winning artist Sophy Blake, sharing local messages of love.
• Exploring plans for the rollout of advanced air mobility (AAM) infrastructure in other global regions, following work being undertaken in SEQ.
• Engaging with global leaders to develop strategic relationships that will generate strong social and economic outcomes for each city.
Past missions undertaken by the Council of Mayors (SEQ) have helped support critical partnerships with other levels of government and the private sector, including the Mayors’ pursuit of the $1.8B SEQ City Deal, the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, advanced air mobility, as well as the SEQ Public Transport and Mobility Strategy which is now a key Elevate 2042
Games legacy commitment and deliverable of the new Brisbane 2032 independent delivery authority – GIICA.
“As our region continues to grow it’s important we engage with other global cities to understand how they are addressing both the challenges and opportunities of growth,“ Council of Mayors (SEQ) Chair, Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said.
“The 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure a lasting legacy that will keep our region moving now and into the future.
“Whether it’s better transport, investment in local jobs and industry, urban renewal or waste management, we’re keen to learn world-leading practices so we can help deliver them here at home.”
Council of Mayors (SEQ) Deputy Chair, Mayor Peter Flannery a key reason the South East chose to pursue the Olympic and Paralympic Games was to deliver critical transport and infrastructure, and boost opportunities for trade and investment.
“The delegation will seek to strengthen partnerships and opportunities for future investment and trade between the South-East and Singapore,“ he said.
“The mission will explore Singapore’s worldclass public transport network, and how they are using intelligent transport systems and AI to boost the efficiency of their city networks and services.
“Singapore is well advanced on its journey towards a circular economy, and provides a blueprint on what we can expect as we work to implement the South East Queensland Waste Management Plan and transition towards zero waste.
“This includes understanding their experience with solutions like energy from waste and we’ll explore their newest facility which is now diverting up to 800-tonnes of waste from landfill daily.“
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Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie will join Mayors of SEQ to embark on a 10-day Olympic mission in Singapore, Manchester and Paris.
On The Soapbox
Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie
All the latest from council
New land asset and housing
Council is set to create a community land asset by remediating a former landfill site and facilitating promised social housing at Cooroy.
A subdivision at 62 Lake Macdonald Drive in Cooroy will include 25 architect-designed social housing units on a minority, 3000 square metre portion of the site (Lot 1), which will be purchased and built upon by not-for-profit community housing provider Coast2Bay.
The majority of the site, 14,000 square metres (Lots 2 and 3), will be the subject of community consultation to decide its future use.
A 10,000 square metre lot (Lot 100) will be set aside for cemetery expansion.
Rather than leave the hazard for future councils to clean up at an increased cost, Council will remediate the whole site, which was a former landfill, subject to securing a loan or grant.
Coast2Bay will need to lodge a Development Application for approval, providing the community with an opportunity to review the proposal prior to any formal construction.
Council are a key member of council’s Housing Stakeholder Reference Group.
The community will be asked to give input on what the remaining 14,000 square metres of land should be used for, including options such as open space, cultural heritage projects, housing, and other community purposes.
Responding to feedback from neighbouring residents, the revised layout includes a vegetated buffer that was doubled in size to 10-metres wide and an extra 2500 square metres of open space.
Council estimates site remediation will begin in May and finish in August, to be followed by subdivision works.
More information www.noosa.qld.gov.au/ housing-projects
Residents feedback in review
New data from the regular quarterly updates measuring the effectiveness of Queensland’s first and only Short-Stay Letting (SSL) local law shows positive trends, with some room for further improvement.
The SSL Local Law December quarter snapshot
shows Council has refused 97 short-stay letting applications, while 210 approvals were surrendered or not renewed, and 46 renewals expired since the law was introduced in February 2022.
Calls to the complaints hotline established with the new SSL Local Law in 2022 have dropped 45% from 592 in 2023 down to 266 in 2024.
Some 330 compliance notices and 160 infringements have been issued for breaches of the law.
There are still some disturbances and complaints that the hotline is not working as intended. The short-stay team is investigating why this may be happening as part of the local law review.
The SSL Local Law Review began in March 2024 to assess its effectiveness, identify weak spots and potential improvements.
Key residents’ groups and individuals are lodging submissions and returning surveys as an integral part of this process, as promised.
A report on the findings of the Short-Stay Letting Local Law Review is scheduled to be presented to Council early in 2025.
Go Noosa changes
With 50-cent bus fares now permanent and data indicating significant jumps in public travel as a result, funding used to subsidise free bus services can be redirected to other transport programs.
We’re investigating improved park-and-ride services, extra local bus services to support residents, improved pedestrian and cyclist pathways and options for more e-transport methods.
The Go Noosa Holiday Program, which includes the free weekend bus services, is funded through Council’s Sustainable Transport Levy. Despite rising costs associated with delivering the Go Noosa initiatives, the Levy has remained unchanged since 2018.
Council is also reviewing the Flexi-link and
Council Cabs services to assess their value to ratepayers. Public art call-out
Artist are called to create two new State-Funded public artworks for public, council owned sites, with a minimum life span of 10 years.
There’s a budget of up to $215,000 per artwork available.
It’s part of the South East Queensland (SEQ) City Deal Public Art Initiatives, a commitment under the $1.8 billion SEQ City Deal between the Australian Government, Queensland Government, and the Council of Mayors (SEQ).
Expressions of Interest to be lodged by March 2, 2025.
Up to six successful applicants will participate in a paid opportunity to develop their ideas, with final presentations on April 28, 2025.
For guidance on the application process email: procurement@noosa.qld.gov.au.
More information at https://www.noosa.qld. gov.au/seq-public-art-initiative Living well Noosa returns Kicking off in February there are a range of lowcost workshops to help you thrive – body, mind, and soul.
Yoga, breathwork, and meditation are back, plus new additions that respond to feedback, including: Youth Art Therapy Program – Cooroy Library (Feb 11); Mums & Bubs Meditation & Resilience Program – Tewantin (Feb 18) & Cooroy (Feb 19); Parents & Carers ‘Crafternoons’ – Cooroy Library (Feb 3); Kids Yoga – Cooroy Library (Feb 4); Meditation & Mindfulness ‘Serenity Walks’ – Noosaville (Feb 4).
• Find the full program & register for updates, visit: https://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/living-wellnoosa
Vote against Lake Macdonald Drive development
By Noosa councillor Jessica Phillips
My vote against the development at Lake Macdonald Drive
I believe my role is to represent and advocate for the people who placed their trust in me. That obligation has never been clearer than in the decision regarding the development at Lake Macdonald Drive. Throughout the council process, residents raised valid concerns, and I felt dutybound to stand by them. My decision was not about opposing housing outcomes, but rather ensuring that developments are carefully considered, appropriately located, and do not come at the expense of community amenity or unforeseen costs to ratepayers.
To be clear, I am not against social housing—far from it. I acknowledge the critical need
Noosa,
for more affordable housing options. However, I believe that responsibility primarily lies with state and federal governments, which have the resources and jurisdiction to deliver social housing projects. At a local council level, I strongly believe our role is in advocacy and working collaboratively with State to ensure that when we do support housing developments, they are wellplanned, measured, and placed in locations that make sense - not simply forced through because of urgency or political pressure.
I cannot support a development that to me had unknown aspects to it and that would significantly alter the amenity and character of a neighbourhood without ensuring that all concerns are properly addressed. The residents in this area bought their homes with a reasonable expectation of stability, and I could not in good conscience ignore the disruptions this proposal
would bring. At the same time, I recognise that my responsibility extends beyond individual streets - I must also consider the broader expectations of the Noosa Shire, where residents rely on methodical, evidence-based decision-making that considers both policy and people.
I also want to express my respect for the councilstaffandmyfellowcouncillors,whoeachmade their decisions based on their own assessments and priorities. While we may not always agree, I believe the diversity of perspectives is essential in local government.
My continued commitment remains to making thoughtful, well-reasoned choices that consider not just numbers on a page, but the real lives of the locals affected.
(This is my own personal opinion and not that of council.)
Noosa councillor Jessica Phillips.
Council’s Short Stay Letting snapshot. (Supplied)
Community land lost
Mayor, Frank Wilkie, refers to 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy as unused land. While it could look like unused land, the site has been set aside for cemetery expansion since 1960 with the exception of a short period of private owner ship from 1971 to 1999. When council purchases land, the purchase is on behalf of the residents of the shire. 62 Lake Macdonald Drive is currently zoned Community Facilities which means the land is there for use by the community. Residents of Cooroy have made full use of the land for the 52 years that I have lived in Cooroy even when it was in private ownership.
Council have reserved a small section of the land for future cemetery use in their revised plan for the site. As the plan shows, the remainder of the site is to be subdivided into three lots and Lot 1 sold to Coast2Bay. Once this happens, residents have lost ownership and access to this site. Council’s plan shows construction of the road to allow access to lots 2 and 3 which indicates these lots will be highly suitable for housing.
Council’s resolution on 20 January, 2025, in regard to Lots 2 and 3 states E. In endorsing this option any process to consider future uses of the remaining 2 sites should consider investigating options for the sites, including open space, cultural heritage, housing, community uses, landscape and amenity and other land use planning matters and ensure this process involves community consultation;
Note the word “should” which introduces probability into the resolution and no commitment to any aspects of this resolution. Mayor, Frank Wilkie, stated there had been 5 face to face meetings regarding this development. These meetings were instigated by residents. Council’s consultation on this development has been disgraceful.
Council will need to recoup money on the cost of remediation of this site. Mayor, Frank Wilkie, refers to the value of this site particularly once the remediation is complete. This land is valuable to the community. If housing is the option chosen for Lots 2 and 3, as proposed in the initial plan and indicated by the construction of the road, the land will be sold and lost to the community.
Pat Spicer, Cooroy Member 62, LMD
Steering Committee
LENSCAPE
Power is the end
The stunning headline “When Policies Go Wrong” (NT 24/01) made me think that Wide Bay MP Llew O’Brien was having an introspective look at the Coalition policies on energy. Surely, there is no policy that is more likely to go wrong than their advocacy of nuclear power. But no. Llew was just submitting the script he was given by the party to make sure everyone is in line. Coming hot off the USA elections, quoting DJT, Llew suggests asking yourself if you are better off now under Labor than you were three years ago. That seemed to work for #47. Aside from the fact that few people can remember that long ago, I think I can say that there is far less anxiety now than when we watched multiministerial Morrison tell us he doesn’t hold a hose or that obtain-
ing vaccinations is not a race, and at least we have a government that believes that phasing out the production of CO2 in the domestic energy market is an intelligent thing to do. While Labor is far short of stopping Australia’s contribution to global CO2 emissions, at least there is some token of effort. The science-denying Coalition threatens to reverse our drift towards sustainable renewable energy.
At one point, Llew claims that the Coalition will rein in the wasteful spending by Labor that has fueled inflation, implying that this government is responsible for this world-wide phenomenon. Just a few paragraph later, he brags that he moved a motion calling on the Labor government to reverse its 30% funding cuts to projects to upgrade the Bruce Highway. So, he is happy for
money to be spent here, just not anywhere else. Typical forked tongue.
Llew says that since Labor has been in control, it has not funded projects to upgrade sections of the Bruce Highway to Maryborough. Two paragraphs later, he welcomes the announcement by Labor of $7.2B to do just that.
If we had political parties that were vying for public support based on which policies were best for Australians, we would have a very fine nation. Sadly, the conservative side of politics sees power as an end in itself. It is at its best when trying to tear down solid policies, wreck division, and sow discontent.
Steve Hall Cooroy
John Percey recently captured this beautiful sunset at Main Beach. If you have a Lenscape
STL review faces challenges.
‘Residential amenity’ was at the forefront when the Wellington Council first discussed putting a local law in place to manage STL. Residents hoped the law, finally adopted in 2022, would allow Council to discipline or close down STL that continually flouted the associated code of conduct. To my knowledge, whether the law allows it to do so or not has not yet been tested, either legally or in practice.
Since the law came into effect in February 2023 implementation has been slow, not least due to difficulties with staffing levels and problems attracting and retaining staff. The enormous task of identifying and registering thousands of STL has proceeded slowly but progress has been made.
Managing STL was still a hot item in the 2024 Council elections. Promises were made for a review of the local law and one has been taking place.
Anecdotal evidence suggests many residents are still experiencing problems. This was evident in the lead up to the 2024 elections and since. Whether these problems have been or can be dealt with by the local law remains to be seen. Pertinent questions have been raised publicly about just how the law has been or can be used to safeguard residential amenity. These questions need answering.
Council suggests a steady decline in the number of calls made to its STL complaints hotline indicates that the local law is working. It may also be the case that frustrated residents have given up calling the hotline or that the number of STL users has declined due to tapering off of post Covid pent-up demand and the tightened financial position due to higher interest rates.
Given that registration has taken up so much time and effort it would not be surprising if the original intention of improving residential amenity may have taken a back seat initially, but three years on residents living with STL continue to face daily challenges and want something done. There are still plenty of complaints being made. Let’s hope the review comes up with some answers.
Judy Barrass Noosa Heads
LENSCAPE
What future for Israel?
I would be one of the first to agree with Australia taking Palestinian refugees when the fighting has ceased.
The UK and other countries after World War II took in refugees from countries they were at war with and who were, months before, killing one another. Education was the answer.
I haven’t heard or read if we are taking in any Israelis who need a new start in life.
Maybe they and the Palestinians after living together for a period of time in a different environment past differences and animosities will or could be forgotten.
Who knows maybe a future Hollywood movie with directors, producers and the rest, that it takes to make it successful and come together in harmony.
The essential backing of the almighty dollar would see Donald and Elon be the first to come forward to fill that gap.
The ending would see Joseph and Mary in an Elon space ship heading to Mars. To start it all off
again but policed by what’s left here.
A team with board members from peace loving countries who don’t have any facilities to make any type of arms.
Golf clubs accepted, of course, if they can afford the tariffs.
Ernest Wright, Tewantin
In response to the Mayor’s stance on fluoride
Cigarettes from the 1930s to the 1950s were once ‘physician’ tested, approved. Cigarette companies knew that people were having doubts about whether cigarettes were safe. ‘Smoker’s cough was well known’. So tobacco companies used doctors and medical research to show cigarettes as safe. In return they gave doctors free cigarettes and other enticements and even featured doctors in now infamous adds claiming ‘more doctors prefer Camel cigarettes’. Slowly, over 20 years, research came in showing the links between cigarette smoking and a host of diseases
and the rest we know. So what does this story tell us? Experts go with whatever the established thinking is. It takes brave souls to go against the status quo if you are a ‘‘so-called expert’’. This happened in America recently when a coalition of not-for-profit organisations and individuals took the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) to the Federal Court to end fluoridation of drinking water. They had gathered the findings of hundreds of studies, including two landmark birth cohort studies funded by the National Institutes of Health. The evidence, which included important admissions from EPA’s own scientists, makes clear an unreasonable risk of neurotoxic effects including reduced IQ and ADHD symptoms particularly for babies in the womb and bottle-fed infants. There was ‘‘expert testimony’’ from four internationally recognised scientists. Both Mackay and Gladstone Shire Councils have now committed to stop adding fluoride to their water supplies! If they can do it economically so can we.
Jenny Dunn Noosa Heads
Taking in the sights of Noosa was this group spotted recently by Rob Maccoll in Tewantin. If you have a Lenscape please email it to newsdesk@ noosatoday.com.au
Chorale’s mass for peace
By Jim Fagan
Things are getting back to normal in the shire. The kids have started school, traffic has eased up and you can stand on the boardwalk at Main Beach and look at the ocean instead of a sea of browning bodies and Cool Cabanas.
And something else has happened. Noosa Chorale is back, easing on Monday night into its first practice of its 31st year of bringing the world’s best music to Noosa.
Karl Jenkins’ Mass for Peace “The Armed Man” has been chosen for the choir’s first concert in May at The J. It will be the third time since 2012 the choir has performed this masterpiece on the savagery of war and the joy of peace, each time receiving a standing ovation.
At the “meet and greet” social hour before the choir got down to the first rehearsal, choir president Donald Grant told Noosa Today “The Armed Man” had been presented 3000 times since it was composed in 1999.
“This is a world record of performances by a living composer. It was commissioned by the Royal Armouries to mark the millennium and first took place in the year 2000 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, conducted by Karl Jenkins himself and featuring The National Youth Choir of Great Britain with Julian Lloyd Webber as cello soloist.
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“Our singers love it. This is no ordinary piece of music. It is an emotional journey, exploring the descent into war, its hellish horror and, finally, the desire for peace. He incorporates Christian, Muslim and Hindu religious texts along with phrases from English and Japanese poets, to create a music which transcends our differences and reminds us of the universality of the wish for peace.”
Donald said some new singers had joined the 60-strong choir and issued an invitation for more members. “We’re a very friendly, social group and we don’t hold auditions.”
Music director Kim Kirkman has never conducted “The Armed Man” and is looking forward to working with the singers.
“I heard it and I was speechless at the end.
“With the conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine ‘The Armed Man” is very relevant with its message of peace and reflection.”
a vet’s perspective on bird feeding
To feed or not to feed wild birds, is an ongoing debate with bird lovers and experts throughout the world.
Our first speaker for the year at Friday Forum is Dr Adrian Gallagher, a recently retired avian veterinarian.
Adrian always had a strong interest in nature, in particular birds. His family grew up with properties outside Maryborough which were used for cattle production.
After graduating from the University of Queensland with honours and a Bachelor of Veterinary science in 1984, Adrian worked in several general practices on Brisbane’s Northside. At this time, avian medicine and surgery was in its infancy. After growing his knowledge base, he completed his membership in Avian Health with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists.
Adrian established Australia’s first avianonly practice, Brisbane Bird Vet in 2006 which grew to a three-man practice. Although their primary patient base was companion birds, the practice was dedicated to the treatment of wildlife pro bono and saw a heavy wildlife case load.
At Friday Forum, Adrian will present his view on feeding wild birds, primarily discussing juvenile metabolic bone disease resulting from improper parental feeding, while also discussing some infectious disease implications of wild bird feeding. Come along to hear
another side of the controversy around feeding of wild birds.
Everyone is welcome at our first Friday Forum for the year, on 14 February at the Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville which starts at 10.30am with morning tea available at 10-10.25am. Entry is $5 by tap and go at the door which includes morning tea/coffee.
Join the bird observers at 8.30am in the carpark for interpretive birding.
For more information, visit noosaparks. org.au
Vanilla Gorilla to return to Solbar after three-year hiatus
Indie seven-piece Vanilla Gorilla have released their first single since 2021 with Exhale - the first taste from their upcoming third album Home set for release on 27 February.
The album will be followed by a seven date East Coast tour, heading to the Solbar stage on the Sunshine Coast on Friday 14 March.
Exhale is a culmination of different stylistic influences from the band - with a strong reggae-flavoured rhythmic progression, the track weaves in and out of different expansive grooves that show off the band’s instrumental prowess.
Lyrically the track is about slowing down, and focusing on the important things in life - giving yourself time to breathe.
Jack Stanley from Vanilla Gorilla said, “I guess the message of this song is about believing there is something bigger at work in your life.
“We are all part of nature and we tap into that in different ways. A reminder for the times when you get too inside your head and as a means to letting go of the mind states and patterns that are uncomfortable. I was always taught growing up that when things get overwhelming or too much, to slow down and take some deep breaths. I live my life by that.”
Recorded at the band’s home by Kelton Lee, the album was then mixed by producer Jack Nigro (Pacific Avenue, Rum Jungle, The Terrys) and mastered by Darren Ziesling (Lime Cordiale, The Buoys, Ziggy Ramo).
The track is accompanied by a music video featuring the band in their home of Bungwahl -
an intimate glimpse into the band’s laid back, coastal lifestyle.
Vanilla Gorilla have built a significant cult following over the years, and although the band haven’t released music since 2021 - their fans have not stopped listening since.
They finished 2024 with 807k monthly listeners on Spotify and a total of 4.69 million streams; as well as 40k monthly plays, 1000 average daily listeners and 650 Shazams on Apple Music - all without a single recent release. The band have over 33 million streams across their discography, and currently have over 12k followers on socials.
The band have previously played alongside Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, The Vanns and Radio Moscow; have made appearances at Weasel Stock Festival, Spaced Out Festival, The Rolling Sets Festival, Elpalmo Pacificano, and were the winners of triple J Unearthed’s competition to open up FOTSUN back in 2018.
Adrian Gallagher assessing macaws for export. (Scott Hovelroud)
Vanilla Gorilla are set to return to the Solbar stage on the Sunshine Coast on Friday 14 March. (Supplied)
Sopranos Debbie Boyles and Linda Bishop. (Cal Webb)
Past Chorale president John Davies with Kim Kirkman and Donald Grant. (Cal Webb)
Ready to play the Majestic
John Conley and Rodney Ford have played in the reformed and highly acclaimed Australian Jazz band Galapagos Duck for many years.
You will experience the same drive and musicianship that made the Duck a much-loved icon of Australian Jazz when they perform this month at The Majestic Theatre, Pomona.
Members of this band have travelled the world with their music, been awarded a variety of commendations, including the Australian National Jazz Awards and recorded, studied under or played with the cream of Australian Jazz including James Morrison, Tommy Emanuel, Kate Ceberano, Don Burrows, George Gola and the legendary USA Guitarists Herb Ellis, and Barney Kessel, to name a few.
Galapagos Duck began in the late 1960s while the members were engaged in a winter season at the New South Wales skiing resort The Kosciusko Chalet in Charlotte’s Pass. After returning to Sydney, the band continued to perform and became well known in the Australian music scene during the ‘70s. The Basement in August 1973, and this residency established their reputation.
Since these humble beginnings it has been suggested that the Duck has become one of the best-known jazz bands in Australia and a house-
Oswald gives Betty background
Outspoken will launch its 2025 season with the wonderful Debra Oswald.
Debra is best known for being the creator/ head writer for the remarkably successful TV show Offspring. She is, however, also an awardwinning novelist and playwright, a children’s author and a performer.
Her new novel, which she’ll be talking about in Maleny, is 100 Years of Betty and, as the title suggests, it is the century-long saga of a strong, witty, intelligent woman born, perhaps, a bit early for her time. It is an idiosyncratic and very personal journey through her life, experiencing just some of the remarkable cultural and historical changes we have undergone.
Geraldine Brooks says it best: ‘in One Hundred Years of Betty Debra Oswald fulfils a novelist’s highest purpose. In a marathon exercise of imaginative empathy, she creates a life in full—all its aching sorrows, all its transcendent joys—unfolding amidst the convulsions of our tumultuous century. A rich feast of a novel, a perfect balance of sweet and sour. You won’t want it to end.’
Our introducing author will be Steve MinOn, talking about his debut novel, First Name Second Name. The story begins when a man leaves a curious note by his deathbed, asking his sisters to take his body back to North Queensland. When they ignore his request, his corpse must make the journey itself, travelling at night, bringing with him tales of his Chinese and Scottish ancestors. First Name Second Name won a Qld Premiers Literary Award in 2023.
Both Debra and Steve will be in conversation with Steven Lang at Maleny Community Centre on Tuesday 11 March at 6.30pm.
Tickets, $27.50 and $18 for students. Visit outspokenmaleny.com
hold name throughout the country.
Although the membership has changed, of necessity, the direction of the band has always
remained the same and that is to create a performance experience that while jazz oriented is able to be appreciated and enjoyed by everybody.
Galapagos Duck’s repertoire embraces traditional, swing and mainstream jazz genres. A fascinating concert of Hot Jazz awaits, so be quick to book your seat for this extraordinary band.
Conley and Ford will be joined by Adam Thomas (sensational tenor saxophone and clarinet), Dave Spicer (exquisite piano and vocals) and Malcolm Wood (dazzling trumpet, flugelhorn and vocals).
These five brilliant musicians, all together on the one stage, will result in a tantalising mix of high-energy entertainment to have you spellbound.
Don’t miss their concert at the magnificent Majestic Theatre in Pomona from 1-3pm on Thursday 27 February.
Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for guests, plus a booking fee.
For more information or tickets, visit noosajazclub.com/program-tickets/
Gallery welcomes 2025 with two exhibitions
Celebrating the unique relationship between humanity and nature, through dynamic and thought-provoking works, Noosa Regional Gallery starts the year with the opening of two exhibitions by locally based artists, Colin Pennock and Ben Hedström.
Colin Pennock’s abstract landscapes explore the rhythm of time and the fluidity of spaces. Drawing inspiration from the Noosa Hinterland rainforest, Pennock captures impressions of places that exist in an ephemeral, in-between state.
“Pennock’s works are as much about the act of painting as they are the subject,” explains art writer Elli Walsh.
“The artist’s palette knife becomes an extension of his psyche, orchestrating a visceral catharsis and purification of mind.”
With a career spanning international exhibitions and inclusion in prestigious collections such as the British Consulates in New York and Washington, Pennock’s textural techniques, from thick impasto to delicate glazing, offer a deeply personal perspective on harmony and transformation.
Ben Hedström’s work explores the profound interplay between human experience and natural landscapes. Inspired by the Sunshine Coast’s coastline, his exhibition introduces an interpretation of ‘allision’ as a moment of transformative connection between the physical and emotional self, and the landscape.
Known for his mastery of alla prima and impasto techniques, Hedström’s luminous, textured paintings capture the ephemeral
of the coastline while reflecting on the enduring nature of the environment. His works are held in collections across Australia, the UK, and the USA, showcasing his ability to evoke deep emotional resonance.
Journey to Paradise: Colin Pennock and Allisons: Ben Hedstrom will run from 8 February to 30 March. Entry to the exhibitions is free. Visit: noosaregionalgallery.com.au
Join the opening event on Friday 7 February, 5.30–7.30pm. Free tickets via the gallery website.
Debra Oswald. (Alex Vaughan)
One Hundred Years of Betty by Debra Oswald. (Supplied)
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Ben Hedström, Rockpool V (Fairy Pools, Noosa Heads), 2024, Oil on Linen, 101 X 101cm.
Galapagos Duck will perform Hot Jazz at The Majestic on Thursday 27 February. (Supplied)
DIGGERS BAR - 8pm FRIDAY 7th FEBRUARY
DIGGERS BAR - 8pm FRIDAY 14th FEBRUARY
BISTRO STAGE- 8pm SATURDAY 8th FEBRUARY BISTRO STAGE - 12pm SUNDAY 9th FEBRUARY
BISTRO STAGE- 8pm SATURDAY 15th FEBRUARY BISTRO STAGE - 12pm SUNDAY 16th FEBRUARY
The Guide
SANDI TOKSVIG’S WOODLAND RESTORATION
SBS, Saturday, 7.30pm
QIhost Sandi Toksvig might strike viewers as a green thumb, but she’s the first to confess she knows nothing about gardening. All that’s about to change though, as Toksvig and her wife Debbie (both pictured) have just fulfilled their lifelong dream of buying an ancient woodland in southern England. With wit, determination and a little help, the pair begin the process of restoring their patch of nature tonight. Faced with a dark, overgrown, waterlogged jungle, their first step is clearing the plot’s invasive holly bushes to let more light in – it’s an entertaining, educational journey for viewers and Toksvig alike.
ST. DENIS MEDICAL
Seven, Monday, 9.10pm
This medical mockumentary from Superstore Ledgin is a riotous comedy that takes the best of Scrubs the volume up to 11. Set in a chronically underfunded hospital in Oregon, it’s chaos as the beleaguered staff try their best to treat patients and maintain their own sanity.
Aussie Josh Lawson ( Lies) plays trauma surgeon Bruce, Bridesmaids McLendon-Covey is hospital director Joyce and WomenKill Tolman is supervising nurse Alex. Tonight, Bruce tries to demonstrate his work’s value, while emergency doc Ron (David Alan Grier) thinks a patient has a crush on him.
Doctor in the house:
Aussie actor Josh Lawson plays trauma surgeon Bruce in St.Denis Medical
PICK OF THE WEEK
MUSTER DOGS: COLLIES AND KELPIES
ABC TV, Sunday, 7.30pm
The spotlight is once again on rural Australia in this gorgeous homegrown series showcasing the bonds shared by graziers and their working dogs on farms across the country. There’s an exciting twist this time around: while the first season followed five kelpie puppies and the second a litter of adorable border collies, the third instalment puts both to the test – comparing their strengths and weaknesses and highlighting the work each breed is best suited to. Tonight, the 12-week-old puppies settle into their new homes as the trainers get to know their personalities and introduce them to life on the land. In Kaniva, Victoria, Kim is mourning the loss of her favourite dog, so connection comes first with goofy kelpie Banjo’s training.
4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R)
5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 9.15 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Such Was Life. (PGa, R) 2.10 History Of Britain. (PGa, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Secrets Of The Imperial War Museum. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.35 Monty Don’s Spanish Gardens. (Premiere) Monty Don visits Spain.
8.35 Silent Witness. (Mav) The team investigates a body discocered in a flat after being dead for a year.
10.20 Optics. (Ml, R) Meredith stumbles upon a clue to Fritz’s secrets.
10.50 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
11.20 ABC Late News.
11.40 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) (PG, R)
12.25 Grand Designs. (R)
1.10 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Costa Concordia: Why She Sank. (Mal, R) A look at the sinking of the CostaConcordia
8.30 Ray Martin: Mysteries Of The Outback. (Ml, R) Ray Martin embarks on a quest to find a mysterious outback rock formation.
NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 4.25pm Nella The Princess Knight. 4.40
4.50
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5.10 Pfffirates. 5.20
5.35 Fireman
5.55 Paddington. 6.05
5.45
PRETTY BABY: BROOKE SHIELDS
SBS, Tuesday, 8.30pm
Propelled into the public eye as a 12-year-old by a controversial role in 1978’s Pretty Baby, actress and model Brooke Shields (pictured) found her career defined by a sexuality that she didn’t yet understand – a situation compounded when she went on to star in TheBlueLagoonand a campaign of suggestive Calvin Klein ads as a teen. As much a cultural exposé as an emotional celebrity tell-all, this two-part documentary sees a 57-year-old Shields reflect on child stardom and her relationship with “momager” Teri. Shields’ lucid insights on the harsh realities of life in the spotlight and a vivid collection of archival footage make for compelling viewing.
1.00 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. (Mav, R) 2.00 Sri Lanka Vs Australia: Pre-Game Show. 2.30 Cricket. Second Test. Sri Lanka v Australia. Day 2. Morning session. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Johanna Griggs learns recycling secrets with Lottie Dalziel. Adam Dovile and Charlie Albone rejuvenate a Federation home. Colin Fassnidge bakes spiced stone fruit. Graham Ross revels in spring azaleas.
8.30 To Be Advised.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Three contestants go head to head in a test of brain power. 5.00 NBC Today. International news including interviews with people from the world of business, politics, media and sports.
7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Savannah Elephants. (PG) Elephants and their enclosure are cleaned.
8.30 MOVIE: The Equalizer. (2014, MA15+lv, R) A former black-ops agent, who faked his death, comes out of retirement to rescue a girl. Denzel Washington, Chloë Grace Moretz.
11.10 MOVIE: The Founder. (2016, Ml, R) Michael Keaton. 1.15 Innovation Nation. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
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7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Surf Patrol. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes And Gardens. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Sydney Weekender. 3.00 DVine Living. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Bargain Hunt. 12.30am DVine Living. 1.00 Auction Squad. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Surf Patrol. 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Late Programs. 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Skippy
The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Hart Of Dixie. 1.00 Bewitched. 1.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.00 The Golden Girls. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 AACTA Awards 2025. The AACTA Awards honour Australian television creatives and performers for their achievements over the past year. 10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.25 The Graham Norton Show. (PGal, R) Guests include Dame Judi Dench. 11.25 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)
1.30 Optics. (Ml, R) 2.00 Hippo Watch With Steve Backshall. (PG, R) 2.45 Mozart: Rise Of A Genius. (Ml, R) 4.00 Eat The Invaders. (PG, R) 4.30 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. (PG, R) 5.30 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. (R)
6.00 Australian Story: Unfiltered – Celeste Barber. (R) Celeste Barber shares her story.
6.30 Back Roads: Outback Way, NT Pt 1. (R) Presented by Lisa Millar.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Beyond Paradise. (Final, PG) Humphrey investigates an inexplicable crime.
8.30 Vera. (PGadlv, R) After the body of a young woman is found washed up on the banks of the River Tyne, DCI Vera Stanhope investigates who would have wanted a beloved mother, friend and manager at a green energy company dead.
10.05 The Newsreader. (Ml, R) Helen and Dale are forced into competition.
11.00 Unforgotten. (Madl, R) Remains are discovered in a period property. 11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Morning Programs. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R) 10.00 BBC News At Ten. 10.30 ABC World News Tonight. 11.00 Cycling. ProVelo Super League. Round 2. Melbourne To Warrnambool Men’s race. 2.00 Sailing. SailGP Sydney. Day 1. 3.30 PBS News. 4.30 Cycling. AlUla Tour. Highlights. 5.30 Auschwitz: The Inside Man. (PGav, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Sandi Toksvig’s Woodland Restoration. (Premiere, Ml) Sandi Toksvig restores a patch of woodland.
8.25 Scotland The New Wild: Highlands. (PG) Explores Scotland’s Highlands, a vast landscape dominated by hills, forests and glens.
9.25 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. (PGa, R) Julia Zemiro heads to Tasmania.
10.25 Beautiful Lakes Of Northern Italy. (R) 11.15 Home Jacking. (Premiere, Mlv)
12.35 The Man Who Died. (MA15+as, R)
2.25 Love Your Garden. (R) 3.20 Inside The Modelling Agency. (Ml, R) 4.15 Peer To Peer. (a, 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.
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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 11.30 Horse Racing. Inglis Millennium Day and Caulfield Family Day. 2.00 Sri Lanka Vs Australia: Pre-Game Show. 2.30 Cricket. Second Test. Sri Lanka v Australia. Day 3. Morning session. 4.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Creek To Coast.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) An X-ray of a package at the mail centre has the wildlife team desperate to get it open before it is too late.
7.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Identity. (2002, Mlv, R) A man sets out to discover his identity after being hauled from the ocean with amnesia. Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Chris Cooper.
10.00 MOVIE: Taken. (2008, MA15+av, R)
A former spy uses his expertise to save his estranged daughter after she and her friend are kidnapped. Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen.
12.00 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. (PGa, R) Dr Harry Cooper meets a bomb detection dog unit.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6.00 The Garden Gurus. (R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (Return, PG) 12.30 My Way. (R) 1.00 Let’s Eat With George. (Premiere) 1.30 MOVIE: Buckley’s Chance. (2021, PGal, R) Bill Nighy. 3.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG, R) 4.30 Explore TV. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (R)
6.00 9News Saturday.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Space Invaders. (Return, PGa)
Experts help people declutter their lives.
8.30 MOVIE: The Blind Side. (2009, PGdlv, R) A homeless teenager realises his dream of becoming a gridiron player, thanks to the aid of a kind family. Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron.
11.10 MOVIE: Stronger. (2017, MA15+l, R)
An ordinary man becomes a symbol of hope. Jake Gyllenhaal.
1.20 Destination WA. (PG, R)
1.50 Garden Gurus Moments. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (Premiere) Neale Whitaker and Andrew Winter help Australians renovate or find a new home.
8.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follows the staff at the Animal Welfare League as it tries to find the right fit for a man with childhood dog-attack trauma, and a three-year-old and his family who are hoping to find a forever friend in a staffy puppy.
9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) NSW Ambulance delivers a baby and saves a four-year-old with a critical heart condition. 10.30 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) A patient has fallen from a tree. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am WorldWatch.
6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Fireman Sam. 5.45 Hey Duggee. 5.55 Paddington. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.15 Chopped Junior. 9.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.50 Speechless. 10.10 Officially Amazing. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.50pm MOVIE: Courage Mountain. (1990, PG) 3.45 Ben Fogle: Starting Up Starting Over. 4.45 Young Sheldon. 5.45 MOVIE: Cats & Dogs. (2001, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988, PG) 9.35 MOVIE: The Full Monty. (1997, M) 11.30 Young Sheldon. 12.30am The Originals. 2.30 Ben Fogle: Starting Up Starting Over. 3.30 Beyblade X. 4.00 Transformers: Prime. 4.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 On Tour With Allan Border. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Drag Racing. NDRC Top Doorslammer. Spring Nationals. 4.00 Counting Cars. 4.30 The Lunch Break. 5.10 Cricket. Second Test. Sri Lanka v Aust. Afternoon. 7.10 Sri Lanka Vs Australia: Tea Break. 7.30 Cricket. Second Test. Sri Lanka v Australia. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 10.00 Late Programs.
Whisky Galore. Continued. (2016, PG) 6.50 Arthur And The Two Worlds War. (2010, PG) 8.45 Hacker. (2019, PG, Danish) 10.30 Kompromat. (2022, M, French) 12.50pm We Are Still Here. (2022, M) 2.30 Whina. (2022, PG, Maori) 4.35 Summerland. (2020, PG) 6.30 The Magic Of Belle Isle. (2012, PG) 8.30 Breath. (2017, M) 10.45 Mothering Sunday. (2021, MA15+) 12.45am Late Programs.
Sunday, February 9
GALAPAGOS DUCK
THE MAJESTIC THEATRE POMONA THU. 27 FEBRUARY 1.00 PM TO 3.30 PM
MALCOLM WOOD (TPT/FGH/VOC), ADAM THOMAS (CL/SAX), DAVE SPICER (PNO/VOC), JOHN CONLEY (DB), RODNEY FORD (DMS/VOC) www.noosajazzclub.com/program-tickets/
(7) 6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. (R) 1.00 New Leash On Life. (Final, PG, R) 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.25 Monty Don’s Spanish Gardens. (R) 3.25 Long Lost Family. (Final, PG, R) 4.15 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 5.00 Maggie Beer’s Big Mission. (R)
6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. The puppies settle into their new homes.
8.30 The Newsreader. (Ml) When news of an oil spill breaks on the day of Public Eye’s launch, Helen is pressured to rethink her show format.
9.20 Love Me. (Mls) Peter and Clara have his ex over for dinner which ends with Peter demanding a paternity test.
10.10 MOVIE: BMX Bandits. (1983, PG, R) BMX riders become mixed up with bank robbers. Nicole Kidman.
6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Fireman Sam. 5.45 Hey 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 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Speechless. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Morning Programs. 10.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 10.35 Dylan Alcott: Peter Bol And Joseph Deng. (PG, R) 11.00 Cycling. ProVelo Super League. Round 2. Melbourne To Warrnambool Women’s Race. 2.00 Sailing. SailGP Sydney. Day 2. 3.30 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 5.00 PBS Washington Week. 5.25 Rommel: The Soldier, The Son And Hitler. (PGav, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Mysteries Of Loch Ness. (PG) A look at the Loch Ness Monster legend. 9.20 Legends Of The Pharaohs: Hatshepsut, The Pharaoh Queen. (Mas, R) Takes a look at Hatshepsut, the fifth Pharaoh of ancient Egypt’s 18th Dynasty.
10.25 Great British Landmark Fixers: Edinburgh North Bridge. (R) A team works on North Bridge in Edinburgh.
11.15 Miniseries: The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family. (Mas, R) Charts the rise and fall of the Boleyn family.
2.40 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R)
3.35 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PGl, R)
4.30 Peer To Peer. (PGa, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
6am WorldWatch.
9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.05 Front Up 2000. 12.15pm Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Skate America. Replay. 1.50 Jeopardy! 3.55 WorldWatch. 4.25 PBS Washington Week. 4.50 Queer Sports. 5.45 Domino Masters. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 10.10 WWE Legends. (Return) 11.45 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 TBA. 2.00 Pre-Game Show. 2.30 Cricket. Second Test. Sri Lanka v Australia. Day 4. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 4.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Weekender.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Australian Idol. (PGs) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.
8.50 Queen: In Their Own Words. (Mal) The four founding members of the rock band Queen, tell the story of their lives and careers in music.
9.50 Lee Kernaghan: Boy From The Bush. Part concert film and part road movie featuring Australian country singer Lee Kernaghan.
11.55 Autopsy USA: Debbie Reynolds. (Ma, R)
12.55 Friday Night Lights. (Madsv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6am Morning Programs. 10.30 DVine Living. 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 Cities Of The Underworld. 4.30 Steam Train Journeys. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Extreme Railways. 11.30 Late Programs.
Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Golf. Jack Newton Celebrity Classic. 11.00 For The Love Of Pets. (PGm, R) 12.00 Fishing Australia. 12.30 The Pet Rescuers. (PGm, R) 1.00 MOVIE: The Cutting Edge. (1992, PGl, R)
Sweeney. 3.00 Space Invaders. (PGa, R)
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls) It is time for the commitment ceremony.
8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.30 9News Late.
10.00 See No Evil: The Big Guy. (Mav) A look at two murders.
11.00 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Mav) An actor playing Jesus is found dead.
12.50 Destination WA. (R)
1.20 Talking Honey. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 Fishing Australia. (R)
5.00 Today Early News.
5.30 Today.
6am Skippy. 6.30 Amazing Facts With Doug Batchelor. 7.00 Invictus Games: Preview. 8.00 Invictus Games: Opening Ceremony. 10.30 MOVIE: Daleks’ Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. (1966, PG) 12.20pm MOVIE: Quiet Weekend. (1946) 2.15 MOVIE: Pacific Destiny. (1956) 4.15 MOVIE: Sabata. (1969, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Rambo: First Blood. (1982, M) 10.25 The Closer. 11.25 Late Programs.
6am Children’s Programs. 1pm Young Sheldon. 2.00 MOVIE: Fletch Lives. (1989, PG) 4.00 MOVIE: Bean. (1997, PG) 5.45 MOVIE: Johnny English. (2003, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Sherlock Holmes. (2009, M) 10.05 MOVIE: The Fast And The Furious. (2001, M) 12.10am Gotham. 1.10 Arrow. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade X. 4.00 Bakugan. 4.30 Transformers Bumblebee: Cyberverse Adventures. 4.50 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Hook, Line And Sinker. 1.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 2.00 Merv Hughes Fishing. 2.30 Portland Charter Boat Wars. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 The Lunch Break. 5.10 Cricket. Second Test.
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin.
8.30 MOVIE: Rocketman. (2019, Madls, R) Based on a true story. Follows the life of English singer-songwriter Elton John, from his years as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music to his influential and long-time musical partnership with Bernie Taupin. Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden. 11.00 FBI. (Mv, R) A local club owner is found dead. 11.50 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
Monday, February 10
ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 McCartney 3, 2, 1. (R) 10.30 Vera. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Human Revolution. (Final, PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (PG, R) 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. (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 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.05 History Of Britain. (PGa, R) 2.55 Railway Journeys UK. (PG, R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Secrets Of The Imperial War Museum. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 NFL. NFL. Super Bowl LIX. Kansas City Chiefs v Philadelphia Eagles. From Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.
8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales.
8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program exposing scandals, firing debate and confronting taboos.
9.15 Media Watch. Presented by Linton Besser.
9.35 Mozart: Rise Of A Genius. (Ml) Mozart moves to Vienna.
Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. 8.35 BTN
8.40 The
Maze. 9.25
Science. 9.50 Merlin. 10.35 Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm First Sounds. 1.55 Black As. 2.00 Unsettled. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Waabiny Time. 3.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 3.35 Spartakus. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.30 After The Apology. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Madrid With Michael Portillo. Michael Portillo models capes.
8.25 Wilderness With Simon Reeve: Patagonia. Simon Reeve travels through wilderness of Patagonia, at the foot of the South American continent.
9.35 Inside Sydney Airport: Interrupted Journeys. (PGal, R) Friday is a busy day at the airport.
10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Wisting. (Return, Mal)
12.50 You Shall Not Lie. (MA15+als, R)
3.00 Barkley Manor. (R) 3.30 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PGln, 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.
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGas) Justin fears that Lyrik is over.
7.30 Australian Idol. (PGal) As the auditions continue, more hopefuls strive to prove they have what it takes.
9.10 St. Denis Medical. (PGals) After Ron hexes the day to prove superstitions are not real, things at the hospital start getting weird.
10.10 First Dates UK. (PG) Singles experience the thrills of dating.
11.15 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGadls) Quinten misses out on a promotion.
12.15 Friday Night Lights. (Madsv, R)
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) Intimacy week gets underway.
9.00 Australian Crime Stories: Strike Force Kindra. (Mdv) Retired Detective Superintendent Deborah Wallace shares the story of Strike Force Kindra.
10.00 9News Late.
10.30 Forensics: Murder Scene: Pelm. (MA15+alv) A shotgun attack is investigated.
11.30 First On Scene. (Man)
12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.00 Hello SA. (PG)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 A Current Affair. (R)
5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
(22) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.40 Motor Racing. Formula E. Mexico City ePrix. H’lights. 12.50pm Rugby Sevens Highlights. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 3.00 The Golden Girls. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Exit Wounds. (2001, MA15+) 10.35 Seinfeld. 11.35 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Motor Racing. Night Thunder. High Limits World Tour. 2.00 Pre-Game Show. 2.30 Cricket. Second Test. Sri Lanka v Aust. Morning. (Alt schedule may be shown). 4.30 The Lunch Break. 5.10 Cricket. Second Test. Sri Lanka v Aust. Afternoon. 7.10 Sri Lanka Vs Australia: Tea Break. 7.30 Cricket. Second Test. Sri Lanka v Australia. Day 5. Late afternoon session. 10.00 Late Programs. 6am
The Movie Show. 6.35 Clue. (1985, PG) 8.25 Summerland. (2020, PG) 10.20 Defunct. (2019, M, Greek) 12.15pm Breath. (2017, M) 2.25 The Magic Of Belle Isle. (2012, PG) 4.25 Diana. (2013, PG) 6.30 Without A Clue. (1988, PG) 8.30 Pulp Fiction. (1994, MA15+) 11.20 Taking Lives. (2004, MA15+) 1.10am The Comeback Trail. (2020, MA15+) 3.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) The celebrities continue to compete in a test of survival in the jungle for the chance to claim the title. 9.00 NCIS: Sydney. (Mv, R) The team investigates when a US petty officer’s body is found in Sydney’s historic Rocks area. 10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.25 NCIS. (Mv, R) Knight goes viral. 11.25 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
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Tuesday, February 11
ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Optics. (Ml, R) 11.00 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PGa, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Such Was Life. (R) 2.10 History Of Britain. (PGal, R) 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Britain’s Secret Islands. (PGav, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Dr Karl’s How Things Work: Cheese. (Final) Dr Karl Kruszelnicki learns how cheese is made.
8.30 Eat The Invaders: Deer. (Final, PG) Hosted by Tony Armstrong. 9.00 Hippo Watch With Steve Backshall. (Final, PG, R) Presented by Steve Backshall.
9.45 Ningaloo Nyinggulu: Choices. (Final, R)
10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 The Business. (R) 11.15 Four Corners. (R) 12.00 Media Watch. (R)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Melissa Doyle. (PG, R) 8.30 Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields. (Malv) Charts Brooke Shields’ life. 9.45 The Artist’s View: Van Halen. (Ml, R) Profiles American rock band Van Halen.
10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Beyond Signs. (Final, MA15+av) 11.45 Fargo. (MA15+v, R) 1.30 Barkley Manor. (PG, R) 2.00 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PG, R) 3.50 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 The Chase. (R) Hosted by Bradley Walsh. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 To Be Advised.
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Dana enlists help for her next scheme.
7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) As the auditions continue, more hopefuls strive to prove they have what it takes.
9.20 The Hunting Party. (M) The team tracks Clayton Jessup, a deranged killer who targets happy families. Bex learns who she can and cannot trust.
10.20 The Irrational. (Mav) A Wall Street rising star dies.
12.20 Friday Night Lights. (Madsv, R) Taylor tries to keep Matt and Julie apart.
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The husbands’ intimacy workshop gets derailed.
9.00 Madam. (MA15+ls) With a farmer convention in town, The Sweethearts are ready for business.
10.20 9News Late.
10.50 My Feet Are Killing Me. (Mm) Vincent fixes a woman’s foot.
11.40 The Equalizer. (Mv, R)
12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (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.
Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Paddington. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts. 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 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Deadly Predators. (Final) 9.10 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Gossip Girl. 2.00 The Golden Girls. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Den Of Thieves. (2018, MA15+) 11.20 Seinfeld.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin. 9.00 The Ex-Wife. (Final, Mlsv) Tasha’s mission to be reunited with her daughter leads to tragedy when an accident leaves some battling for survival.
10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.25 FBI: Most Wanted. (Masv) A woman is found violently murdered. 11.25 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up 2000. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 In My Own World. 1.25 VICE. 2.00 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 2.55 Queer Sports. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 Alone: The Skills Challenge. 6.15 The Machines That Built America. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Great Wall With Ash Dykes. 10.30 Black Comedy In America. 12.20am Late Programs. 6am TBA. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Surf Patrol. 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 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Inspector George Gently. 10.45 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Invictus Games. 2025 Vancouver Whistler. Day 1. Highlights. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Iron Maiden. (1963) 5.30 Our Yorkshire Farm. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 9.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 11.40 Late Programs.
Wednesday, February 12
ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (5, 1)
NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 10.05 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (PGa, R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PGa, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Such Was Life. (R) 2.10 History Of Britain. (PGav, R) 3.00 Railway Journeys UK. (PG, R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Britain’s Secret Islands. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 The Chase. (R) Hosted by Bradley Walsh. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 To Be Advised.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
8.30 Optics. (Ml) Greta and Nicole offload a client onto Ian.
9.00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) (PG, R) Presented by Guy Montgomery.
4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Leah digs her heels in.
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 Ludwig. (Mav) A new case takes Ludwig on a walking tour of Cambridge where he is faced with an impossible question.
9.45 Breathtaking. (Premiere, Ma) Follows NHS staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
10.45 The Suspects: True Australian Thrillers. (Mlv, R) Hosted by Roy Billing. 11.45 Autopsy USA: Audrey Hepburn. (Ma, R)
12.45 Damnation. (MA15+asv)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls)
It is time for the second dinner party.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) The celebrities continue to compete in a test of survival in the jungle for the chance to claim the title. 9.00 Elsbeth. (Msv) An elite matchmaker goes to extreme lengths to keep her socialite client from finding out the truth about her perfect new husband. 10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mdsv) The team goes undercover. 11.20 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.25 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch.
9.00 Big Miracles. (Mam) Scientists help Alicia and Chris to overcome Alicia’s history of miscarriages.
10.00 9News Late.
10.30 Casualty 24/7. (MA15+m, R) Follows staff and patients at a hospital.
11.30 The Equalizer. (Mav, R)
12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.05 Explore TV. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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10.00 Front Up 2000. 12.05pm WorldWatch. 12.35 Hudson & Rex. 2.15 Unknown Amazon. 3.10 Fashionista. 3.20 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Fast History Of. 6.15 The Machines That Built America. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: The Last Samurai. (2003, MA15+) 11.15 MOVIE: The Kid Detective. (2020, MA15+) 1am Late Programs. 6am TBA. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Surf Patrol. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Air Crash Inv. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.45 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 12.55pm The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Invictus Games. 2025 Vancouver Whistler. Day 2. Highlights. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Flying Scot. (1957) 5.00 Our Yorkshire Farm: 5 Years On The Farm Special. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 To The Manor Born. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. 10.30 The Closer. 11.30 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Unsettled. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Waabiny Time. 3.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 3.35 Spartakus. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Living Black. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 Great Australian Walks. 8.30 Island Echoes With Nornie Bero. 9.00 MOVIE: The Color Purple. (1985, PG) 11.40 Late Programs.
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7TWO (72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Hey 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 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 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Doctor Who. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Gossip Girl. 2.00 The Golden Girls. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: RoboCop. (1987, MA15+) 10.35 Seinfeld. 11.35 The O.C. 12.35am The Nanny. 1.35 Love During Lockup. 2.30 Surfing Aust. 3.00 Bakugan: Legends. 3.30 Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen. (1988, PG) 8.20 Diana. (2013, PG) 10.25 Murder By Decree. (1979, M) 12.40pm Aline. (2020, M, French) 3.00 Without A Clue. (1988, PG) 5.00 The Producers. (1967, PG) 6.40 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 8.30 Kill Bill: Vol. 1. (2003, MA15+) 10.35 Speed Kills. (2018, M) 12.30am Ladies Of Steel. (2020, M, Finnish) 2.15 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Storage Wars. 10.30 American Resto. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Outback Truckers. 2.00 Sri Lanka Vs Australia: ODI Pre-Game Show. 2.30 Cricket. One Day International Series. Sri Lanka v Australia. Game 1. First Innings. 6.00 Cricket. One Day International Series. Sri Lanka v Australia. Game 1. Second Innings. 10.00 Highway Patrol. 10.30 World’s Scariest Police Chases. 11.30 Late Programs.
Thursday, February 13
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Eat The Invaders. (Final, PG, R) 10.30 Back Roads. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Newsreader. (Ml, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Such Was Life. (PG, R) 2.05 History Of Britain. (Final, PGav, R) 3.00 Railway Journeys UK. (PG, R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Britain’s Secret Islands. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Be My Valentine. (2013, PGa) William Baldwin. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 To Be Advised.
6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Back Roads: Outback Way, NT Pt 2. (PG) Presented by Lisa Millar. 8.30 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure: Paris To Istanbul. (Premiere, Mn) Sue Perkins visits Paris. 9.20 Grand Designs: Dunstable. (PG, R) Hosted by Kevin McCloud. 10.10 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. (Final, R)
10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 Miriam Margolyes Almost Australian. (Ml, R) 12.10 Grand Designs. (R) 12.55 Parliament Question Time. 1.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Finding Your Roots: Fathers And Sons. (PG) Hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr.
8.30 Scotland’s Poshest Train: Alan Cumming. (PG) Alan Cumming continues his VIP tour of Scotland on board the RoyalScotsman 9.30 The Darkness. (Malv) Hulda gets trapped with the killer.
10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Golden Boy. (Premiere, MA15+ds) 11.45 The Allegation. (Mav, R) 2.20 Barkley Manor. (R) 2.50 Living With The Boss. (PG, R) 3.40 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGas) Eden faces Remi.
8.30 MOVIE: Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason. (2004, Mdl, R) Bridget Jones fears her relationship with Mark Darcy is in jeopardy after meeting his glamorous colleague. The situation escalates to the point where she decides to escape to Thailand, where she encounters her ex. Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant.
Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 1.30 Mr Mayor. (PGs, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RBT. (Mdl) Follows the activities of police units.
8.30 Emergency. (Mm) Dr Michelle Thornhill worries an older man might lose his independence after falling off a roof.
9.30 A+E After Dark. (Malm) A woman has a swollen and painful arm.
10.30 9News Late.
11.00 Resident Alien. (Malv)
11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin. 9.00 The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton is joined on the couch by Reese Witherspoon, Will Ferrell, Ariana Grande and Don Gilet. 10.10 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.35 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+, R) A child goes missing in broad
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 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.25 Chopped Junior. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Gossip Girl. (Return) 2.00 The Golden Girls. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Overboard. (2018, PG) 10.45 Seinfeld. 11.45 The O.C. 12.40am The Nanny. 1.40 Love During Lockup. 2.30 Surfing Aust. 3.00 Bakugan: Legends. 3.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 Storage Wars.
Dollar Minute. 9.00 Surf Patrol. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Auction Squad. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 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 Morning Programs. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Invictus Games. 2025 Vancouver Whistler. Day 3. Highlights. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: We Joined The Navy. (1962)
Antarctica more than penguins and icebergs
IF travelling to Antarctica is high on the bucket list, and the one destination you yearn to visit, it is time to let the experts at Viking introduce you to this cultural and scenic land.
Viking cruises are not only designed for those wanting to relax but also for those travellers seeking more interaction with the continent they are visiting.
Viking’s state-of-the-art expedition ships the Viking Octantis, and the Viking Polaris have been designed so guests can explore some of the world’s most pristine destinations in comfort and maximising viewing in these spectacular locations.
With more indoor and outdoor viewing areas than other expedition vessels and with floor-toceiling windows throughout, every light-filled space has been thoughtfully designed as a viewing platform.
No matter where you are on the ship, you’re as close as possible to the most magnificent scenery on earth.
The adventurer will have the opportunity to snowshoe through the magnificent polar landscapes, kayak in still, icy inlets, or take a Zodiac to observe majestic wildlife in their natural habitats and take comfort in knowing that all the gear needed for your excursions is provided.
Some may prefer to hop on to one of two military grade, twelve-seater ice strengthened aluminium, ocean-going Special Operations Boats built for exploration.
Guests are shielded from wind and waves from a flat, stable surface inside the ship and glide into the water to leave on their excursion.
Also available and designed for professional use in the harshest of environments, Viking have a fleet of seventeen Zodiacs with fuel-efficient Yanmar Dtorque 111 engines reinforced throughout yet stable and comfortable for a day of exploration.
For those who want to be even closer to nature, Viking offer traditional tandem paddle kayaks which offer superb stability and a large, open cockpit for easy accessibility and are at home in the Arctic or Antarctica.
And the opportunity to view this truly spectacular region on Viking’s uniquely designed submarine which comfortably accommodates six guests and a pilot and offers an incomparable undersea experience in one of a kind.
The revolving seats plus nearly 270 degree spherical windows offer an undistorted view in all directions for every guest.
Viking Science and Sustainability head Dr Damon Stanwell-Smith, a marine scientist, with an
honour’s degree in Marine Biology is an expedition leader on expedition-cruise vessels in Antarctica.
“In my view, there is nowhere else on the planet that comes close to the feeling of going to polar regions,” he said.
“I personally have had the privilege of visiting many many places on earth but there is nowhere, but nowhere where you get the feeling when you arrive in complete wilderness. It is extraordinary.”
“The experience of engaging wildlife that has so little fear of humans, the feeling that you get with other humans when you are there. When you are in a city of millions you can feel very isolated, it is the complete opposite when you are in isolation, you feel very close to your fellow human. “
“So, it is both a human experience as well as one of engaging in the natural world. I would as-
sert that no one going would return unchanged.”
“For Viking Expeditions, we are very excited about the partnerships that we have. We’ve been delighted at the positivity that has come from the academic institutions we have approached. They’re in different countries but the common theme is that they are the world leaders in their specific disciplines.
“Through these partnerships Viking guests will have an unprecedented opportunity. It is the new way to explore. It is an expeditionary experience that is like no other. It is a new way in which the private sector can engage with academic institutions, and most importantly it will have a profound effect on our guests.”
Onboard the ship enjoy the stunning panoramic auditorium in the Aula, the world’s most advanced venue for learning at sea. Inspired by
the University of Oslo’s famed ceremonial hall where the Nobel Peace Prize was historically awarded, the Aula will offer a dynamic venue for lectures and entertainment, with floor-to-ceiling windows and 270-degree views.”
Adjacent to the Aula through sliding glass walls is the Finse Terrace, an outdoor lounge area with comfortable couches and warming lava rock ‘firepits’ perfect for panoramic views of the surroundings.
Together the two spaces can be combined to create an unmatched indoor-outdoor al fresco experience for guests to be immersed in nature.
To find out more about this remarkable cruise and have the privilege of joining a Viking Cruise please visit www.viking.com or phone (AU) 138 747.
Can you picture yourself aboard the Viking’s state-of-the-art expedition ship, the Viking Octantis visiting Antarctica in 2025? It is a life changing experience. (Supplied Viking)
LEE MCCARTHY
The breathtaking vistas
Explore TV presenter, Trevor Cochrane, returned to the screen with Viking, Saturday, 1 February on Channel Nine showcasing the first of four episodes dedicated to Viking’s 13-day Antarctic Explorer voyage on board the award-winning ship, the Viking Octantis.
Throughout February, Cochrane ventures where few others have been, taking viewers on a journey of otherworldly wildlife and breathtaking vistas that will leave an indelible mark on viewers.
Cochrane uncovers a land of paradoxes: the world’s biggest desert and world’s largest ice sheet belonging to no nation, which lay virtually unexplored until 150 years ago.
Viking ANZ Managing Director Michelle Black said they were pleased to welcome Cochrane and his team back.
“We are honoured to have Trevor travel for the seventh time with Viking and present our Antarctic Explorer voyage. Trevor and his team have brought to life the absolute best this exciting itinerary has to offer,” she said.
In the first episode, Cochrane began his journey in vibrant Buenos Aires, where he toured the gastronomic district of Palermo Soho, sampling empanadas, steak and Argentinean ice cream. He visited lively Caminito in La Boca for more local delicacies and performances, including Tango, before finally embarking on the Viking Octantis in Ushuaia.
The second episode sees Cochrane sail the infamous Drake Passage before setting eyes on the “White Continent” for the first time.
“There’s a significant amount of mystique associated with Antarctica, the purity of the landscape, the natural wonders, the rugged terrain and arduous journey to get there—I’m not sure what was top of mind, but all weighed in on my thoughts of what to expect—but what I actually experienced blew my mind,” Explore TV Presenter, Trevor Cochrane said.
Episode two continues with Cochrane kayaking through Antarctic waters, navigating icebergs and learning about sea ice. His first shore landing explores a historic hut at Damoy Point built by the British Antarctic Survey in 1975 with Viking Polar Expedition Leader, David McGonigal.
In the third episode, Cochrane introduces viewers to the onboard The Science Lab, where Viking guests learn from and participate with scientists in primary research. Trevor visits an Adelie penguin colony in Brown Bluff and the shipwreck of the Guvernøren, a whaling boat that caught fire during a staff party in 1915 near Enterprise Island.
Episode four begins with a submarine dive to the Southern Ocean floor and a Special Operations Boat (SOB) ride alongside a pod of humpback whales feeding before concluding the series with a visit to Astrolabe Island to view seals and chinstrap penguins.
“We rode on the SOBs to where we could see whales and the guide idled the boat. Bubbles started rising around the boat, which seemed fas-
cinating and innocuous,” he said.
“But our experienced skipper knew. He gently reversed the boat to ten metres away and told Lawrence, Explore TV’s director of photography, to change to a wide lens. We were in the middle of a feeding pod of 40-tonne humpback whales swimming deep underneath us, blowing bubbles
in circles as they pushed krill upwards before bursting to the surface with mouths agape only a few metres from the boat.”
Tune into Explore TV on Channel Nine and 9NOW every Saturday for four weeks until 22 February at 4:30 pm AEDT, 5:30 pm AWST, for the chance to win a 13-day Antarctic Explorer voyage
for two people, departing 14 November. For further information on Viking Cruises please visit www.viking.com or call 138 747 (AU) or 0800 447 913 (NZ)
Entrants must be over the age of 18. Only one entry is permitted per valid email address. The promotion ends at 11:59 pm (AEDT) on 1 March.
Tune into Explore TV on Channel Nine and 9NOW Saturday to watch Trevor Cochrane explore Antarctica.
Viewers will be taken on a journey of otherworldly wildlife and breathtaking vistas as television presenter Trevor Cochrane travels aboard the Viking Octantis
Watch Explore TV presenter Trevor Cochrane, as he explores Antarctica on a Viking expedition.
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28 Speaks to (9)
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4 A precious stone (4)
5 Exercises (10)
6 Mistakenly (2,5)
7 Instruction (7)
8 Plastic unit containing audio or visual tape (8)
13 Linen (10)
16 Spanish headscarf (8)
18 Distant (7)
19 Hub for military planes (7)
20 Quarantine (7)
21 Forbidden (7)
22 Ally (6)
25 Singles (4)
7 In which European city was Erwin Schrödinger born in 1887?
8 Who did Betty White (pictured) play in The Golden Girls
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Community choir in town
Nambour Community Choir, SingSpire Chorus is celebrating its 10th Birthday with a concert, A Decade of Song on Saturday 22 March at 2pm at the New Life Auditorium, 4 McKenzie Rd, Woombye.
The choir will be supported by popular local jazz group Girl Friday and Singspire’s junior choir Singergy Kids. Compered by Marty Hunt and Darin Browne, the concert will raise money for The Shack which provides help to hundreds of people in the Nambour community.
Tickets are $25 online or $30 at the door. Visit trybooking.com/CYSYY
From singing and bush care to service clubs and art, there is a wide variety of groups in Noosa.
NOOSA ARTS THEATRE VOLUNTEERS WANTED
Ever wanted to get involved in the theatre world?
Here’s your chance! Noosa Arts Theatre are looking for volunteers to join our fantastic team. There’s many ways you can assist, front of house crew, welcoming patrons to our shows, helping backstage with props or perhaps you have some building skills to create our sets. Lots of fun to be had so give us a call on 5449 9343 or check noosaartstheatre.org.au or email us info@noosaartstheatre.org.au
LIFESAVING COURSE
There will be a Bronze Medallion Course at Sunshine Beach SLSC this February. If you or someone you know is looking to gain this qualification, now is the perfect time to sign up! This course is a fantastic opportunity to develop your life-saving skills and help keep Sunshine Beach safe. Whether you’re looking to help with water safety at Nippers or become a valuable part of our patrolling team, the Bronze Medallion is the first step. The course is open to all members and their friends/ family who are 15 years or older and can swim 400m. Register at https://shorturl.at/hPpTS or contact the Lifesaving Office or Club Chief Training Officer John Reeves.
TEWANTIN-NOOSA RSL WOMEN’S
AUXILIARY
The first meeting for 2025 of the Tewantin-Noosa RSL Women’s Auxiliary will be held at the Tewantin-Noosa RSL on Friday 7 February in the Billy King Room (Diggers Bar) at 10am for 10.30am start with our AGM followed by our meeting. All members and friends welcome. Call Kay on 5447 5042.
GARDEN CLUB
The first meeting for 2025 of the Tewantin Noosa Garden Club will be held on 10 February at the Anglican Church, 17 William Street Tewantin starting at 1pm. Guest speaker, plant sales, raffles, competition table afternoon tea and friendship. Guests welcome. For more information contace Len 0417604889.
SALVOS MATES SUPPORT
Phone us about our new men’s mental health support group. You may be interested as a bloke who would like a private chat about your wellbeing? Or you have a friend in need? We (SMS) are an all-male group, typically outdoor type retirees. If you are interested as a volunteer, we are particularly looking for men living in the regional towns such as Cooroy, Pomona, Eumundi. Phone Mike, Al, or Peter on 0423 317 375.
NATIONAL SENIORS
Tewantin Noosa National Seniors Group meetings are held at Tewantin Noosa RSL Club on third Thursday of the month. Doors open at 10am morning tea is offered before meeting starts at 10.30am with a variety of guest speakers each month. We offer outings, social gatherings, information sharing and friendship. New members and visitors are welcome. Please contact Jenny Clarke (secretary) on 0414 804 988 for more information.
BOOK CLUB WITH A TWIST
We are a small and friendly group of adults who like talking and/or listening to discussions about books, authors, illustrators, characters and word choices. There is no prescribed reading that you have to do (that’s the twist!). Just bring along any
Since its inception in 2015, Singspire has performed eight concerts and raised money for The Shack, Care Outreach, Salvation Army and Lily House. The choir also performs in a variety of venues locally.
Girl Friday, a popular part of the jazz scene in South East Queensland was formed in 2016 and performed at the very first Singspire concert in that year.
The concert on 22 March will bring Singspire and Girl Friday together again to celebrate Singspire’s birthday.
book that you have read, or are currently reading, to discuss informally. All book genres are welcome. Everyone is welcome. We meet on the second Tuesday of every month at the tables inside Cooroy Library 1pm – 2ish. Completely free. Email contact is bookclubwithatwist@hotmail. com
TEWANTIN NOOSA PROBUS CLUB
Are you retired, semi retired and would like to make new friends , try new experiences. We invite you to join us. We meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Tewantin-Noosa RSL Club at 10am for morning coffee, a chat, an entertaining guest speaker followed by a short meeting in which we make plans for the coming month. This includes lunches out, river walks, theatre/cinema outings, future getaways and more. We offer a warm welcome, please contact Christine on 5442 7397 for more information.
SINGERS WANTED
We are a 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 Male singers as well. Join us Tuesdays 4-5.30pm at the CWA hall, Eumundi. Call Joan for more information on 0419 517 869
BRING YOUR VOICE TO NOOSA CHORALE
Noosa Chorale is recruiting new singers to enjoy the fun and challenge of making fantastic music together. Singers with the Chorale have a privileged opportunity to develop their singing skills under the direction of talented conductor/maestro Kim Kirkman, and to perform on stage in three major concerts each year with instrumental accompaniment by exceptional musicians. In May this year, we will perform “The Armed Man“, an inspiring modern work by Karl Jenkins who has been described as the world’s greatest living composer. No auditions are required, nor is the ability to read music although this is an advantage. Rehearsals are held each Monday from 7-9pm at The J Theatre. For more information, see “sing with us” at noosachorale.org.au or email noosachorale@gmail.com
UKULELE CLASSES
Ukulele for raw beginners - will be starting soon. No previous experience or musical skills necessary. Contact Cherry the Ukulele Lady on 0410 573 629.
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
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. We meet at 9.30am on the first Monday of the month at the Noosa Golf Club where we have entertaining and interesting guest speakers, followed by morning tea and friendly chat. Visit noosacombinedprobus.yolasite.com/ or contact cnp.secretary@gmail.com or phone Kathy 0416 155428.
VOLUNTEER AT NOOSACARE
Join NoosaCare’s volunteer team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. NoosaCare is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation with two locations: Carramar in
Tewantin and Kabara in Cooroy. Our volunteers help enhance residents’ lives by assisting with activities and providing companionship. What you’ll do: Chat or play games with residents; Assist with recreational activities and events; Offer companionship and emotional support. We’re looking for caring, empathetic individuals with a desire to help. No experience is needed, and we provide a free police check. Email hr@noosacare. com.au to learn more and apply.
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Workshops:
• Crochet workshop with Janelle Turley: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings, 9.3011.30am
• Portraits in watercolour pencil with Jan Lawnikanis: Saturday & Sunday 29 and 30 March, 9am to 4pm
• Urban Landscapes with Lizzie Connor - weekend April 12-13, 9am to 4pm
• Noosa Shire Arts & Crafts Association is a centre for creativity, learning & friendship. New members welcome. Visit our Gift Shop. Disabledfriendly access.
The Noosaville lunch time VIEW Club is a valued part of The Smith Family dedicated to supporting the education and wellbeing of disadvantaged Australian children. On the 2nd Thursday of each month this warm and welcoming women’s club gathers at a popular venue for our “Friendship Day” lunch and camaraderie. On the 4th Thursday of each month we have our club meeting at the Tewantin RSL at 11.30am with a guest speaker and update on our twelve Learning for Life students followed by lunch. For more information call Wendy Brooks on 0417 267 281.
NOOSA U3A FRIDAY TALKS
U3A Noosa Friday Talks are held at 1.30pm at U3A, 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin.
• Full details available on U3A website u3anoosa. com.au/ or phone 5440 5500.
SUNSHINE SOCIAL CLUB
We meet for coffee 10am every Saturday at the Sunshine Beach Surf Club, where we plan our weekly lunches and picnics. Couples and singles most welcome. Please phone Noeline on 5474 5231 for details.
PROBUS CLUB OF NOOSA RIVER
Are you an active retiree? Are you interested in making new friends and starting new hobbies with like-minded people? The Probus Club of Noosa River offers fun and friendship as well as many activities including Craft, Book Club, Canasta, Dominoes, Golf, Mahjong, Coffee mornings, Lunch and Dinner outings, Scrabble, Creative writing, Ukulele, Wine appreciation, Theatre outings, Walking groups and Travel. The club meets at Noosa Lawns Club, 65 Hilton Terrace, Tewantin on the first Monday of each month at 9am. Phone 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, email tewantinnoosa.qld@lions.org.au
Weekly roster for Meals on Wheels
Weekly roster for Tewantin- Noosa Meals on Wheels
Beginning Monday 10 February 2025
Monday Drivers: Rotary D Break, Tony, Jim B, Geoff, Driver needed for G Run, Ian, Jason, Darryl, John and Ann E Kitchen: Janet, Denise, John
Tuesday Drivers: Bruce, Lin, Tania and Friends, Penny, Denise, Parani and Peter, Carlee, Simone, Catherine Kitchen: Denise, Ann
Wednesday Drivers: Christina, Karen and Phil, Alan and Cynthia, Kevin, Rosemary H, Catherine and Trevor, Simone, John and Helen, Paul Kitchen: Denise, John, Jerry
Thursday Drivers: Margaret and John S, Heidi, Sue, Julie, Margo & Jim, Driver needed for G Run, Ian, Julie L, Andrew, Sharon Kitchen: Vicki, Claire, Sharon, Michael You can also check the roster on mealsonwheels-tewantin-noosa.org.au
If you are unavailable or can do an extra run, please phone the kitchen on 5449 7659.
We are looking for drivers and kitchen volunteers.
Girl Friday will perform in Nambour on 22 March. (Supplied)
Surf films catch wave
Surf filmmakers are being encouraged to make a submission to the 2025 Noosa International Surfilm Festival, with entries now open.
Presented by Suter Smith Cleine and proudly supported by Noosa Council, the festival is set to take place from 19 to 22 June at Noosa Event Cinemas.
With a world-class judging panel featuring some of the most influential names in surf filmmaking and culture, this year’s festival promises to be super exciting yet.
Festival founder and producer Jesca Maas highlighted the extraordinary expertise of the judging panel.
“This year’s judges bring an unparalleled depth of knowledge and passion for surf culture,“ she said.
“Their influence spans from creating groundbreaking films to championing the art and history of surfing itself. Filmmakers will have the honour of showcasing their work to some of the best in the industry.”
In an exciting addition to this year’s program, the festival is introducing GromShorts, a dedicated category for short surf films under five minutes in length, created by aspiring filmmakers aged 18 and under. This new component offers young talent the chance to share their stories and creativity on the big screen.
The festival is calling on creators from around the globe to submit their surf-inspired films. Categories include Best Feature Film, Best Cinematography, Best Mid-Length Film, and Best Short Film.
“We’re thrilled to provide a platform for surf filmmakers everywhere,” Jesca said.
“Our festival is about more than just waves—it’s about stories that move people. Whether it’s a feature-length documentary, a short film, an animation, or something completely unique, we’re eager to see it. We want films that inspire, entertain, and spark meaningful conversations.”
The 2025 judging panel includes:
• Taylor Steele – Renowned multi-award-winning surf filmmaker.
Proposed Development
Make a submission from 7 February to 10 March 2025
Material Change of Use for Multiple Dwelling Units (42)
Where: 87-89 Poinciana Avenue and 10 Sidoni Street, Tewantin
On: 506 & 507 SP316542
Approval sought: SFD Development Application - Development Permit for MCU – Multiple Dwelling Units
Application ref: SFD-01040
You may obtain a copy of the application and make a submission to: The Chief Executive Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning PO Box 15009, City East Qld 4002 sfd@dsdilgp.qld.gov.au 1300 015 904
• Tom Wegener – Filmmaker, surf culture legend, and sustainable surfboard manufacturer.
• Submission details:
• Open from: 1 February.
• Close by: 22 May.
• Platform: FilmFreeway. Filmmakers whose works are selected will be notified the week of 12 May.
For more information about the festival and submission guidelines, visit noosaisff.com.au
Yandina welcomes John Abbott
welcomes
to the ACMA concert on Sunday 16
Singing songs that you know and love, John’s on-stage energy and professionalism bring them alive, guaranteeing entertainment.
You’ll also enjoy popular country music and other upbeat, crowd-pleasing favourites from local artists backed by a great house band. See you at the Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Road, 12 noon start. Raffle and door prizes, byo lunch, free tea and coffee. Entry $10, members $8. Enquiries 0437 191004.
Yandina
guest artist John Abbott
February.
John Abbott will perform at the Yandina Hall of Fame on Sunday 16 February. (Supplied)
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Pacha Luque Light is a 23-year-old filmmaker, ocean activist, and former WSL surfer. (Supplied)
Jolyon Hoff is the leader of The Surf Film Archive and award-winning filmmaker.
Swimmers race in Egypt
By Ian Jobling
In November 2022, Noosa Today featured the then two teenage champion swimmers Killian Carrel and Tom Raymond who swam at the FINA Marathon Swim World Cup Series in Israel. At the Australian Open Water Championships in Adelaide the previous March, both swimmers dominated the Junior (19 yrs) Championships, coming 1st and 2nd, respectively.
Tom and Killian benefitted greatly from their overseas experience and competed at the 2025 Australian Open Water Championship at the Busselton Jetty in WA in late January. Noosa swimmers dominated the Open Men’s event. There were five swimmers with the Noosa Club who are, or were coached by John (JR) Rodgers and Olympian Kareena Lee: Tom, Kilian and his younger brother Nolan Carrell, Dylan Murphy, and 2024 Paris Olympian Nick Sloman. Nick moved to Victoria post-Paris Olympic Games and now swims for the Melbourne Vicentre Swimming club (MVC).
The results of the race were: 1st Kyle Lee (NCT: 1:50:34.34); 2nd Thomas Raymond (Noosa: 1:50:34.39); 3rd Nick Sloman (MVC: 1:50.57.30); 4th Dylan Murphy (Noosa: 1:51:05.30);13th Kilian Carrel (Noosa: 1:56:07.00); Nolan Carrel (Noosa: 1:58:56.20).
It is difficult to believe that the difference between Kyle Lee’s time as winner and Tom’s second-place over a 10km ocean swim was merely .05 seconds. As can be seen in the photograph taken a few metres from the finish, they were so close! It is remarkable that Kyle, who swims for the North Coast Swimming club in Karrinyup in Western Australia, won by only a ‘touch’ after a 10km ocean swim.
Olympic and Commonwealth Games coach John Rodgers and wife Jenny appreciated the Busselton Jetty, which is a Western Australian icon at 1.8kms in length making it the longest wooden piled jetty in the Southern Hemisphere. Standing on the Jetty, they were above the swimmers at the start they had a ‘birds-eye-view and were amazed at the amount of power and splash the swimmers generated at the starters’ gun. Jenny’s photographs have captured that perspective at the start and the closeness of the finish.
JR, the Noosa Aquatic Centre’s Elite Swim Coach for the past 12 years, was named Swim Australia’s Open Water Program Coach of the Year for 2024. He coached his now fellow-coach Kareena Lee who won the Bronze medal in the 10km Olympic Marathon Swim at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. JR was thrilled with the efforts of his four young male athletes. His wife Jenny, who accompanied JR to Busselton and photographed much of the two-day competition, said “all Noosa swimmers had done the training, knew what they had to do, and were ready to race.”
Swimming Australia has selected the first-four placegetters in the Men’s 10km event in the Aus-
tralian Team to compete at the World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup 2025 in Soma Bay in Egypt in a few week’s time (21-22 February). Noosa’sTomandDylanwilljoinPerthswimmers Kyle Lee and Adam Sudlow and the first two Australian swimmers to finish in that race will go to the World Ocean Swimming Championships Singapore later in the year ) Swimming Australia covers all expenses for the 4 Australian lads . As the first Australian female to finish in the Women’s 10km race, Noosa’s Bianca Crisp has been
Rivals could be circling
The expression ‘resting on one’s laurels’ has been overheard recently at the splendid Noosa Aquatic Centre, where Noosa Masters swimmers share coffee and comments after sessions in the pool.
The club’s swimmers are no strangers to the mythology-laden laurels of victory. In fact, they have now secured their 11th consecutive victory in the Vorgee National Endurance competition.
Every year since 2013, the Noosa club has streaked away from over 200other masters’ clubs around the nation, leaving them in their proverbial wake. But the 2024 victory has been less emphatic, prompting those hushed conversations about ‘resting on one’s laurels’.
Endurance co-ordinator Denise DeCarlo’s calculator has been running hot.
Put simply, last year saw Noosa’s points tally drop by 3094. More alarmingly, the secondplaced Campbelltown club increased its total by 1112. Noosa’s comfortable margin of 6103 points in 2023 had become an anxious gap of 1897 in 2024.
At that rate, 2025 would spell disaster. No wonder some doomsayers were even muttering the terms tortoise and hare.
But, in reality, the aphorism about statistics and lies is more apt. Far from being a cringeworthy shame, Noosa’s lost 3094 points are almost fully explained by the absence in 2024 of three of Noosa’s top swimmers. Each of them always
posts the maximum 1005 individual points. For rival clubs targeting Noosa, the statistics offer little encouragement.
And so Noosa Masters can celebrate wholeheartedly the winning of the national endurance trophy for the eleventh year in succession. Congratulations flow to all 57 swimmers who amassed the 17,170 points. Already members are hard at work in the pool, aiming to eclipse the slightly discordant result of 2024.
There’s no resting on their laurels, but there’s certainly the hope that those top swimmers don’t go travelling again in 2025.
invited to compete but by Swimming Australia does not cover her expenses.
Regardless of the results in Egypt, Tom Raymon will fly to the USA for three weeks of intensive training in the high-altitude area of Flagstaff. Arizona. He will then participate in the American Open Water Championships in Florida.
(Dr Ian Jobling is Honorary Patron of the UQ Queensland Centre of Olympic and Paralympic Studies)
Lenny hits the magical 90
By Julian Pitts
Lenny Daddow, Noosa Tigers co-club founder, life member, Sunshine Coast AFL legend and AFL Queensland Hall of Fame inductee celebrated his 90th birthday last week and shows no signs of slowing up.
His 54 year commitment to the Noosa Tigers and Sunshine Coast footy is unrivalled in this area and, still to this day, Lenny will be doing something at the club to keep things moving forward.
When asked what he wanted for a birthday present,the answer was ‘a Noosa Premiership’ so let’s hope his request can be granted in 2025.
From all the Tiger faithful, happy birthday Lenny, and I’m sure there will be many more to come.
Post-Christmas pre-season training for our senior groupis up and going with our senior women beginning their 2025 campaign just this week under the watchful eye of new coach Darren Rocket McConnon.
Our junior information night is this Friday 7 February from 4-6pm at the club and a massive thank you to Matt Green and all those that helped with our club working bee last Saturday morning.
Go Tigers
Noosa Masters won the national endurance trophy for the eleventh year in succession. (Supplied)
Club legend Len Daddow.
The first two place-getters in the Men’s 10km at the 2025 Australian Open Water Championships were initially given the same time. However, Kyle Lee (green cap) was deemed the winner, and Noosa Heads’ Thomas Raymond second-place. (Jenny Rodgers)
Noosa club swimmers Dylan Murphy, Tom Raymond, Kilian and Nolan Carrel, have been selected in the Australian Team to compete in Soma Bay, Egypt at the World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup 2025 on 22-23 February. (Jenny Rodgers)
Noosa distance swimming club coaches John Rodgers and Kareena Lee with the swim team on Busselton Jetty. (Jenny Rodgers)
Coach JR was enthralled by the power and splash generated by the swimmers in the deep-water as they take off from Busselton Jetty at the start of the Men’s 10km Ocean Race. (Jenny Rodgers)
Talking Sport
Ron Lane
Impact boxing on the move
For the Impact Boxing and Fitness Centre the start of the new year was well attended: thus, indicating a good year ahead. ‘’This week’s attendance has been a fantastic way to start the new year,’’ said Head Coach Mark Evans. Above all he is very pleased with last year’s boxing results, both locally and internationally.
Now there is no holding back. Recently Team Impact travelled to Rockhampton to participate in a two-day development camp. With over 150 athletes in attendance and participating, sessions ranging from skill -specific training to valuable insights on strength, conditioning and nutrition, the camp offered something for everyone. Good to know there were many clubs from surrounding district in attendance.
Impact’s coach Mark Evans was applauded for leading such a well organised event and for sharing his knowledge with the Central Queensland boxing community. To top it off there was a big well done to our Team Impact Boxers for their contribution during the camp.
With such a strong momentum and dedication, 2025 has all the markings of shaping up to be a big year for the team. It is interesting to note, there appears to be a big increase in memberships within, (what is now referred to as combat sports), karate, jiu-jitsu, boxing and judo. In many clubs there is great family involvement, with the athletes starting their sporting careers as young as age 6.
Another point of interest is the fact that to survive and develop in these sports, tradition, self -discipline, good conduct and a firm family support is essential. This sort of attitude will always develop a culture, a culture that will be second to none: with these virtues’ success is just around the corner. Good luck to all involved.
Surf Lifesaving
Shawn and Partners Iron Series. Weekend of February 1-2 saw the final of the series conducted at North Burleigh: and this year saw the arrival on the scenes of the next generation of champions. Ali Day and Lana Rogers were knocked out early on Sunday, and the new generation stepped forward.
However, for Sunshine Beach on Saturday Electra Outram again showed her capabilities when she finished in 2nd place coming in just behind Lana Rogers who finished 1st. The first and second places on the Saturday, earned a big round of applause from the Noosa clubs old boys, as both young ladies were former members at Noosa.
The great smiles and happy nature of both girls, saw the old boys giving them great support whenever they trained at Noosa’s Main Beach: we were very disappointed to see both leave for greener pastures. But since their departure both have enjoyed great success, and us oldies wish both, all the best in the future. The overall final placings on the Sunday, saw Electra Outram of Sunshine Beach SLSC finish in 5th place: a great performance from this young clubbie. Also, a great effort from her coaches and support group. Congratulations to all.
With the coaching of Sharlene Kelly kayaking is gaining popularity amongst local lifesavers. Coach Sharlene Kelly who represented Australia,
paddling kayaks on a tour of Europe, is the right person at the right time: apart from kayaking, Kelly has also won medals paddling surf skis at the Australian titles.
The Queensland Sprint Kayak Championships were held at Coomera Lake on Saturday 1 February. Athletes raced over 500m and 200 m in the K1, K 2 and K4 events. Five athletes represented the Noosa area, and all competed very well against the rest of the state.
Rosita Ortega and Senna Graveling burst onto the kayak scene with the Sprint Championships being their debut event. Both athletes compete for the Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club. “You could see the grit and determination they have developed from surf sports racing, and this resulted in their outstanding performance for this their first ever kayak event.” said coach Sharlene Kelly. Rosita came home with 2 medals a silver and a bronze and Senna came home with 2 bronzes.
Another surf sports competitor from the Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club Jessica Porter, had a successful day coming home with 2 silver medals. Jess is a really determined athlete, and it shows every time she gets on the line to race: her surf ski paddling and her kayak paddling are both improving rapidly as a result. “I am looking forward to seeing just what Jess is going to achieve in the next few years,” said coach Kelly Hudson Ash from good Shepard College and Tom Maker from St Teresa College, competed in the U18 and U16 men’s events respectively.
These are the most competitive categories in Queensland now: but this didn’t deter Hudson or Tom. Both were strong competitors and great representatives for the Noosa area.
The QAS ‘’You For 2032” sprint kayak program is starting to gain solid momentum on the Sunshine Coast. This area made up more than half the competitor list at the State Titles and the organisers were proud to announce they had the largest competitor to date.
The QAS Talent and Paddle Australia are working closely with Surf Lifesaving Qld and this partnership means kayaking is only going to get bigger and stronger in Queensland. “My vision of seeing more Sunshine Coast athletes representing Australia in sprint kayaking at the 2032 Brisbane Olympic games is coming to fruition,” said coach Kelly.
The biggest National Sprint Kayak events are coming up, starting with the Open and U23 National team selection event on the 14th and 16th February and then the National Sprint Kayak Championships on 12 and 16 March: both to be held at the Penrith International Regetta Centre Sydney. The National Champs are the Junior National Team selection event.
Noosa’s Little Athletics
Following his selection in the 2025 New Zealand Development Tour, up and coming young athlete, Linden Hermus, has just returned from trip that saw 30 athletes aged 14 to 15, to train and compete over 12 days on the South Island of New Zealand against local athletes from all over the
‘’For athletes selected to go” said Tanya Mattila spokesperson for Noosa “it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience a team environment in a sport where individual performance is normally the focus.”
Little Athletics Queensland has successfully conducted this tour for the past 15 years and all involved speak highly of the benefits: not just for the athletic development, but also for the social and emotional experience.
During the tour, Linden competed at the Lovelock Classic in Timaru on the South Island winning the gold in the 100m sprint hurdles and competed in the long jump and the 100m sprint, in which he ran a new personal best time. Next on the agenda was the South Island Colgate Games, where he won gold in the long jump with a personal best jump of 5.94m, gold in the 100m sprint hurdles and another gold in the 4x100m relay
On returning home he spoke of his experience. ‘’Spending time and competing against likeminded athletes was the highlight: not forgetting of course the leisure time in Queenstown enjoying the huge ice bar and jet boating.’’ Next big event for our athletes, Linden and many others, will be the 2025 Suncoast Regional Little Athletics
island
Championships to be held at the University of the Sunshine Coast on 8-9 February.
Linden Hermus competing in the 100m sprint hurdles.
Rosita Ortega and Senna Graveling came home with medals from the Queensland Sprint Kayak Championships.
Noosa’s Team Impact travelled to Rockhampton to participate in a two-day development camp. (Supplied)
Impact Boxing head coach Mark Evans.
Noosa athletes competed in the Queensland Sprint Kayak Championships at Coomera Lake last Saturday.
Linden Hermus brought home gold when he competed in the Lovelock Classic and South Island Colgate Games in New Zealand.
Life of Brine
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Wildcards, debutants at Pipe
With a lame swell forecast after a season of endless pump on Oahu’s North Shore, and a pile-on of champions pulling out for injuries or sneaky free surf plans or washing their hair that week, the World Surf League 2025 season opener, the Lexus Pipe Pro was always going to disappoint.
But there’s no fool like an old fool, and so here’s your columnist setting the alarm for the middle of the night and tumbling out of bed just in time to catch the closing stages of heat three of the men’s first round, in which our Jack Robinson had cleaned it up first wave with an 8.0 in clean, medium-sized Backdoor reef runners, the direction of swell rendering the Pipe left out of play. The problem was there weren’t enough of them. Jack had to wait forever for a decent backup, which you always knew he’d eventually find, while our Liam O’Brien and Mexico’s Al Cleland Jr fought over the scraps to get the other third round qualifying position.
There’s been a lot of interest in Mexico’s first ever CT surfer, making his debut after showing some real flair and a lot of guts in last year’s Challenger series. I like him. He’s smooth, controlled and takes no prisoners. I only saw his start of heat paddle battle with Jack on replay but it set him up to fight back in a heat where he was headed for the dreaded elimination round until he smashed a set wave on the buzzer for a 4.6, enough to get through at Liam’s expense. It was the start of a surprisingly interesting day of surfing.
In a wave-starved heat five, the GOAT (53 this week) pulled out his veteran smarts and some power gouges to progress in front of Italo Ferreira, with an out-of-sorts Sammy Pupo going to the losers’ round. It was the first heat Kelly, surfing as a retired wildcard in this, had won at Pipe since 2022, when he won the event a week short of turning 50.
Heat six saw a tradesman-like performance by reigning world champ John John Florence, surfing as a local wildcard after announcing a few days prior that he was taking the year off, get through in second, but the real story was the gutsy performance of Brazil’s Ian Gouveia, finally back in the frontline after years of struggle, and battling a serious leg injury (CHECK) since requalifying last year. He showed he meant business by nearly getting called on a paddling interference against Florence in the opening minutes and then taking the win with a 7.67 top score in the final minute. He broke down and wept in his post-heat interview, indicative of the pressure on him to make the season cut.
What else from the men’s? Well, Jordy Smith and Ramzi Boukhiam looked strong, while returning three-times champ Felipe Toledo looked more comfortable at Pipe this size than he did at times four last year. But the real surprise of the round was the heat dominance of debutant Marco Mignot, a much-travelled Frenchman who went above the lip over dry reef over and over again, and was rewarded with the round’s highest heat score.
In the four of six heats run in the women’s, current champ Caity Simmers looked impressive but it was our Tyler Wright who dominated, getting the highest score of the day with strong turns and deep gouges. Tyler looks on song.
As I write we’re still waiting out a series of storms and kona winds, so I’ll come back with the Pipe wrap next week.
Sunny Sets bring swell
With the sun making intermittent appearances and the first decent swell of the summer providing just enough fun little runners at First Point to make competitors of all levels happy, the inaugural Sunny Sets Woman’s Surf Comp seemed to be a hit with competitors and spectators.
The organisers promised that this “weekend of growth, empowerment and inspiration” would be a “surf competition like no other” and so it seemed as I paddled around it coming in from sessions on the outer bays, but as I write (on Monday) details of what actually happened are
sketchy, although thanks to LiveHeats I can publish the division winners.
Perhaps it was secret women’s business, but who cares? Like I said, it seemed like everyone was having a ball and I particularly liked the inclusive idea of making Saturday a coaching day with video analysis so that first-time competitors could get the idea. Then Sunday, when the swell had picked up a touch, a real comp with beginners and old stagers going hard, particularly in the teams event, where local legends Mia Waite (Global Sliders) and Kirra Molnar (Salty Sisters)
led their teams to the top placings.
The accompanying surf photos are courtesy of Geoff Aquino and show some nice little peelers at First Point … at last!
Results: Deus Open – Mia
Under 12 – Ariel
Frenzy
Sideways 13-19 –
20-29
Waite;
Van
Basa;
Ramona Haddrell; Hydro Flask
– Christy Crooks; Hey Zomi 30-39 – Lucy Downs; Plow Surf 40-49 – Belen Kimble; De Labertouche Beauty 50-59 –Kat Dingle; Face Jam 60 + - Kate Dwyer; Teams –Global Sliders.
Kelly Slater at 53. (WSL)
Jack’s next move. (WSL)
Jack Robinson contemplates his next move. (WSL)
Al Cleland Jr slotted at Backdoor. (WSL)
John John on a good one. (WSL)
Marco Mignot aims high. (WSL)
First Point. (Aquino) Peelers at First Point for the Sunny Sets (Aquino)
Officer, Kratzmann go big in runs-fest
By Samadhi Baker
Around the Grounds
Week 1 was a run fest for the top three grades, with all posting commanding first innings totals.
First Grade are pushing for the win after a Jarrod Officer century helped the team post 9/306 before the bowlers dismantled Coolum taking 5/32 off 20 overs. Get down and support the team as they push for a second outright in a row.
Second grade are also in a commanding position, with a flawless century from Andrew Kratzmann helping to post 7/260 before declaring and Josh Christensen taking a key wicket before stumps.
Third grade continued the run glut, piling on 4/228 thanks to a crucial unbeaten partnership between Ben Wilson (91*) and Richard Lee (61*) with hopefully more to come next week.
Sixes are in a battle, with some tight bowling keeping Yandina to 8/237. Quick wickets and runs next week will be needed to get the win and push themselves into the finals.
Our women’s team was finally dealt their first loss with a strong Glasshouse team too good on the day.
An additional congratulations to our players representing the Sunshine Coast Scorchers, Cody Pyne who scored 85 in Scorchers 1s and Joe Murray with 90* in Scorchers 2s. It is amazing to see the club’s young talent doing so well at the next level.
First Grade Vs Coolum
First Grade hosted Coolum for Week 1 on a pristine Read Park with a special thanks to Cooper Lea for doing an incredible job preparing the field.
Coolum won the toss and bowled first. Despite an early wicket, Michael Eckard (74) and Samadhi Baker (50) dominated, pushing the total quickly to 137. Debutant Rory Ramsden then added 21 before a middle-order collapse left the Thunder in a little trouble at 7/169. A crucial partnership between the Jarrod Officer and Riley Woolmer (36) lifted the total to 275/8. The declaration came at 9/306 when Jarrod reached his century, a remarkable knock well supported by the young guys in the team.
Then it was time for the bowlers to shine and they did, reducing Coolum to 5/32 off 20 overs on a pretty benign pitch. Scott Aufderheide and Tom Stewart took two wickets each, with Ben Woolmer striking late. Nine maidens out of 20 overs capped a remarkable effort from the bowling attack. Firsts will be looking to wrap up the win next week and push for their second outright in a row.
Second Grade Vs Coolum
Traveling with a reshuffled XI, Second Grade won
the toss and batted. Openers Andrew Kratzmann and Max Cooper built a solid foundation with 36 before Cooper departed. Kratzmann remained the backbone of the innings, peeling off a flawless 129 crisply picking gaps and manipulating the field for fun. Several players also chipped in, with contributions from Jarred Davis (35*) and Oliver Wilson (21 off 10), allowing the team to declare at 7/260.
With eight overs to bowl before stumps, the team struck early as Joshua Christensen removed a key batsman who has scored three centuries this season. The breakthrough gives TNT the upper hand heading into next week, where they will look to press home their advantage.
Third Grade Vs Glasshouse
3rd Grade faced Glasshouse at home and, after losing the toss, batted first. At 4/80, the middle order faced familiar struggles. However, a great partnership between Ben Wilson (91*) and Richard Lee (61*) put the pressure back on Glasshouse. The unbeaten 148-run stand guiding the team to 4/228 at stumps. Get down and watch at Dale Officer Oval as Thirds will be looking to continue the momentum into next week, posting a big score and bowling well to get the win.
Sixth Grade Vs Yandina
6th Grade bowled first in tough conditions at Yandina. Dale Brown and Morgan Avery took two wickets each, while debutant Olly Tilley impressed with 7 overs for just 8 runs before donning the gloves.
Yandina closed at 8/237 off 77 overs, leaving work to do next weekend.
A huge thanks to our junior players for stepping up this week, without whom we would have forfeited multiple grades. It is a testament to the strength of our club that so many players can be away with no noticeable drop in performance.
Women’s Team
The women had their first loss to a strong Glasshouse team, with an under par total not leaving much leeway despite some great fight shown in the field. Kirsty top scored with a well-made 21 and Keira played some incredible shots through cover to get the team to 84. The bowlers and fielders made Glasshouse work but ultimately, they chased the score with five overs remaining. Really proud of the efforts from the team regardless of the result and this loss will just make everyone hungrier to make finals and get our revenge.
Golfers, mark your calendars. On Sunday 23 February, Noosa Hills Par 3 Golf Course will host its inaugural Noosa Hills Shootout, an unmissable event.
At the heart of this high-stakes competition is the jaw-dropping $20,000 prize for any player skilled, or lucky enough to land a hole-in-one on the iconic ninth hole. But the excitement doesn’t stop there—golfers will also have the chance to vie for:
• Nearest-to-the-Pin prizes on every hole
• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes for both scratch and handicap divisions
• An additional $2500 prize for anyone who breaks the course record
With a mix of incredible prizes, competitive spirit, and the stunning Noosa Hills course as the backdrop, this 18-hole Stableford competition is the perfect day out for players of all skill levels.
Golfers are encouraged to secure their place early to avoid disappointment.
Tee times start from 6am, giving participants the chance to make the most of a full day of excitement, camaraderie, and unforgettable moments on the greens.
Chief executive officer Noel Brennan said, “Noosa Hills Par 3 Golf course is a hidden gem, and we are excited to invite players from all over Australia to compete in the Shootout.”
“Whether you’re a seasoned pro, aspiring amateur or someone who just loves the game, it’s an event guaranteed to be enjoyed by all. And of course, the excitement of winning $20k if you manage to ace the 9th is the icing on the cake. We can’t wait to see if someone takes it home – we really hope to see if go off.”
Don’t miss your chance to be part of Noosa Hills history. Register now at noosahillsgolf.com.au/shootout.
Kratzy Reverse paddles for runs. (Matt Mayo Photography)
Andrew Kratzmann hits a ton. (Matt Mayo Photography)
Josh Christensen in action. (Matt Mayo Photography)
PROPERTY
RIVERFRONT APPEALS TO THOSE WHO KNOW
PROPERTY MATTERS
ERLE LEVEY
THE much-anticipated auction of a Noosaville apartment on Saturday, 24 January, showed how much interest in there is in quality waterfront property.
Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Tim McSweeney had 14 registered bidders and a crowd of 80-100 in attendance for the twobedroom, two-bathroom apartment 3/1 Russell St that enjoys a private, treed setting in an absolute riverfront position.
There were two phone bidders and 12 in the room, Tim reported, and a start of $1.5m.
“It was a really robust auction.
“There had been five apartments but two have been amalgamated so now there are just four.
“One resident has been there for 30 years.’’
The property saw 100 groups through at open for inspections. Most bidders were local or with current local interest. Agency principal Tom Offermann was on line to the sellers throughout the auction while eight other agents and staff members were on the phones or working the crowd.
The apartment sold at $2.9m, and the buyers would never regret the purchase, Tim said.
“It was a spectacular result for such a private address.’’
WIDE WATER VIEWS
Not surprising, given the wide views of the Noosa River including the river mouth, there was an excellent crowd at apartment 23 Noosa Shores Resort on Noosa Parade, Noosa Heads, on Saturday, 25 January.
Marketing agent Luke Chen had phone bidders from Melbourne and Brisbane who battled it out, and the two-bedroom apartment was declared ‘sold’ to the River City buyers at $1.556m.
A bitter-sweet time for the vendors after 20 years of happy holidays.
WELL-REGARDED LOCATION
The pre-campaign interest for the three-bedroom
A two-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-car riverfront apartment 3/1 Russell St, Noosaville, sold under the hammer on January 25. (451846)
A two-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-car beach house at 1/11 Hill St, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction Saturday, 8 February, at 1pm. (454127)
townhouse 2 at 19 Bluefin Court, Noosaville, was testament to the highly-sought location.
Marketed by Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Jill Goode, there were three keen registered bidders plus a good crowd on auction day.
The property was finally sold under the hammer for $1.575m to a Melbourne buyer, and after 27 years of ownership the vendor was all smiles and ready to embark on a new venture.
NEAR-NEW DUPLEX SOLD
A luxury near-new duplex in Noosaville has settled after selling pre-auction in mid December for $3.2m.
Rebekah Offermann and Adam Offermann of Tom Offermann Real estate conducted the sale of the three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment with pool at 1 Cote Plage, 9 Ann St.
With a magical location in a quiet street in the
A two-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-car beach house at 1/11 Hill St, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction Saturday, 8 February, at 1pm. (454127)
A two-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-car apartment 315/1 Halse Lane, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 15 February, at 1pm. (454127)
heart of Noosaville and minutes to the Noosa River foreshore, the residence has a one-of-akind floor plan set over two levels, and has a lift.
“The Ann Street address, so close to Gympie Terrace, and known by many as Noosa River’s ‘golden mile,’ really is second to none,” Rebekah Offermann and Adam Offermann said.
TOP-FLOOR APARTMENT IN HASTINGS ST
It’s at the Paris end of Hastings Street and catches sea breezes and tropical. views from its elevated position.
Jesse Stowers and Zoe Cooke of Tom Offermann Real Estate are taking the twobedroom, two-bathroom, one-car apartment 315 in The French Quarter at 1 Halse Lane, Noosa Heads, to auction Saturday, 15 February, at 1pm.
The top-floor apartment is stylish and contemporary, private, fully-furnished and in an end position.
A two-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-car beach house at 1/11 Hill St, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction Saturday, 8 February, at 1pm. (454127)
A two-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-car apartment 315/1 Halse Lane, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 15 February, at 1pm. (454127)
“ It’s been one of my hottest properties for enquiry since launching in early January,’’ Jesse said. “French Quarter apartments are very tightly held, with only two sales in the past three years.
“They rarely come to market as they run consistently year-upon-year at more than 90 percent annual occupancy, so for owners it’s a professionally-managed, strong incomeproducing asset that also allows unlimited personal use throughout the year.
“Most enquiries are coming from capital cities, including people who have stayed and enjoyed time in the resort before.’’
With a coastal style interior comprising an open-plan living area and high ceilings, a white kitchen is fully equipped with quality appliances including drawer dishwasher and seating at the island bench. Stacking doors open up to the large semi-enclosed balcony.
Auctioneer Gordon Macdonald encountered robust bidding at 3 River Gums, 1 Russell St, Noosaville. (454127)
Rebekah Offermann and Adam Offermann at 1 Cote Plage, 9 Ann St, Noosaville. The near-new duplex apartment sold prior to the December 13 auction. (454127)
The main bedroom suite comes with corner bath, while the balcony overlooks the resort’s heated lagoon swimming pool and lush gardens.
Both bedrooms are carpeted and have ceiling fans, as well as air-conditioning. With two modern bathrooms, everyone is well catered for.
The inventory is fully inclusive of furniture and accessories.
CONTEMPORARY COASTAL LIVING
A two-bedroom, two-bathroom duplex apartment at Sunshine Beach has just been approved for short-term holiday letting.
That has added to the interest it is attracting ahead of auction on Saturday, 8 February.
Erica Newton of Tom Offermann Real Estate is taking 1/11 Hill St to the market at 1pm on the day.
The holiday-letting approval provides good rental return, Erica said.
“We’ve had a solid bit of interest from interstate as well as locals looking to move around.
“It would make a solid investment in the heart of Sunshine Beach.’’
You can hear the sound of the ocean’s waves from the coastal beach house, which has a spacious open-plan living area, and two private outdoor spaces.
Close to the ocean and the village, the duplex features a modern kitchen with quality appliances, pendant lighting, and an island bench with integrated dining table.
Flowing from the dining area through French doors, the front deck offers a covered area. There is an outdoor shower to the side of the home to rinse after hitting the beach.
Both bedrooms have built-in robes and are flooded with natural light.
While the second bedroom has a soaring ceiling with louvred windows, the spacious main suite features a luxurious private ensuite and direct access to the rear yard.
The inventory is fully inclusive of furniture and accessories.
IMMACULATE DUPLEX, PRIME LOCATION
In immaculate condition and a prime location, a three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car duplex apartment 1/3 Ketch Place, Noosaville, is set for auction Wednesday, 12 February.
Sam Plummer and Angela Law of Noosa Estate Agents are getting a strong response to the two-level apartment they are taking to the market at 12pm on the day.
“It’s being very well received,’’ Sam said, “by those wanting to downsize or upgrade.
“Most interest has been local, Brisbane and
interstate. It is a fantastic lock-up-and-leave in a residential location.’’
Quietly positioned in a peaceful cul-desac, this stylish duplex radiates understated sophistication while featuring a thoughtfullydesigned floorplan throughout.
The central kitchen has ample cabinetry, a breakfast bar, and quality appliances including a Westinghouse cooktop, oven and rangehood, and a Bosch dishwasher. It integrates with the spacious open-plan living area.
High ceilings, crisp lines, and a soft, neutral colour palette enhance the inviting ambiance, adding warmth and depth to the home, Sam said.
The ground floor offers open-plan living and dining spaces opening to the covered alfresco entertaining area, surrounded by tropical landscaped gardens.
There is zoned, ducted, central, reverse cycle air-conditioning, under-stair storage and internal access to the garage.
Upstairs, a cozy landing leads to three spacious bedrooms. Two have access to a private balcony, while the main suite includes walk-in robe, and a stylish ensuite.
The two guest bedrooms share a wellappointed modern central bathroom.
Construction is rendered concrete block with a tiled roof, insulated vinyl plank flooring on the ground floor and carpeted on the upper level and all bedrooms
Plantation shutters are on doors and windows throughout the home, and it is fitted with 2kW solar.
PERFECTION ON THE RANGE
A former Endeavour Home at Maleny, built by the multiple award winning DJ Sommer Homes, sold at auction late in January.
Sam Plummer and Angela Law of Noosa Estate Agents took the four-bedroom, threebathroom, two-car house with pool at 28 Dixon Ave to the market on Thursday, 23 January.
On 4000sq m, the classic Queensland-style house attracted two registered bidders and sold at auction for $2.9m.
Interest came from local and interstate, as well as Brisbane, with a Sunshine Coast buyer winning out.
The 750sq m house features stunning spotted gum timber floors, glass French doors, wrap-around verandah’s, and 3m high ceilings.
A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car duplex apartment 1/3 Ketch Pl, Noosaville, goes to auction Wednesday, 12 February, at 12pm. (454127)
A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car duplex apartment 1/3 Ketch Pl, Noosaville, goes to auction Wednesday, 12 February, at 12pm. (454127)
Recently listed by Sam and Angela is a beautiful four-bedroom, three-bathroom waterfront house at 23 Mermaid Quay, Noosa Waters.
On 845sq m with pool and jetty, the house is for sale by negotiation.
Architect designed to capture the essence of relaxed sophistication, this house offers expansive living spaces that flow into beautifully curated outdoor areas.
AUCTION ACTION
SATURDAY, 8 February
Sunshine Beach
• 6/43 Duke St: 2bed, 2bath, 1car apartment, 12pm, Tiffany Wilson 0468 922 519 Tom Offermann Real Estate
• 1/11 Hill St: 2bed, 2bath, 1car house, 1pm, Erica Newton 0410 603 519 Tom Offermann Real Estate
A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car duplex apartment 1/3 Ketch Pl, Noosaville, goes to auction Wednesday, 12 February, at 12pm. (454127)
315/1 HALSE H ALSELANE , NOOSAHEADS
Take infreshseabreezesandelevatedtropicalviews fromthissuperbhighincomeinvestmentatThe French QuarterNoosa.Stylishand contemporary,theprivate fullyfurnishedapartmentinanendpositionhasa coastalstyleinterior,mastersuite with cornerbath, andaspacioussemi-enclosedbalconyoverlooking the resort’sheatedlagoon swimmingpoolandlush manicuredgardens.Situatedin abluechiplocation,
TheFrenchQuarterhasdirectaccess to Hastings Street with fivestardining,boutique storesand entertainment. WorldrenownedNoosaHeads Main Beachisjustacrossthestreetwhereyouandyour guests canfeelsqueakywhitesandbetween your toes, swimandsurfinpristinewaters,orsimply strollalong theboardwalk takinginspectacularnaturalscenery.
Designed to embracebothrelaxationandentertaining, thehome flowseffortlesslybetweenlight-filled interiorsandinvitingoutdoorspaces.Acentral lappoolandlushgardenscreateaprivateretreat, whileopen-planlivingareas capturetheessenceof modern coastalliving.Upstairs,themastersuite isa sanctuarywithoceanviews, aluxuriousensuite,anda spaciousdressing room.Thoughtfullydesignedspaces
THIS stunning, modern home seamlessly blends sophisticated design with family-friendly functionality, offering an unparalleled living experience. Featuring burnished concrete floors and an expansive open-plan layout, the home is flooded with natural light, creating a space that feels both contemporary and inviting.
Nestled in a highly sought-after neighborhood surrounded by architecturally designed homes, this residence enjoys a prestigious address, an outlook onto the untouched coastal reserve, ensures privacy, a sense of community and natural beauty. Situated in an unbeatable location, this exceptional home is just moments away from a patrolled beach, vibrant village life, charming boutiques, and the lively Peregian Beach hub.
From the moment you arrive, the striking façade and low-maintenance native gardens set the tone for what’s inside. Step through the door to discover soaring ceilings, light-filled spaces, and premium finishes that make this home a true standout.
The private master suite located at the front of the home has direct pool access, a massive walk - in robe with custom shelving and a generous ensuite featuring floor to ceiling tiles, freestanding bath and rain shower.
The heart of the home flows effortlessly from the light-filled hallway overlooking the central courtyard and sparkling pool. The seamless open-plan living spaces are perfect
for both relaxing and hosting friends. Floor-toceiling windows and stack-back doors bring the outdoors in, with a gorgeous outlook into the treetops of the coastal reserve, ensuring privacy and the sounds of abundant local birdlife. Step outside onto expansive entertaining decks and enjoy coastal breezes and the pool- ideal for summer days.
The kitchen is a showstopper, featuring a galley-style design with a massive stone island bench and open timber shelving. The butler’s pantry behind provides endless storage, making it as practical as it is beautiful.
Entry level also boasts a guest bedroom, a luxe second bathroom, and a family-sized laundry with generous storage. With internal access from the oversized double garage, convenience is key.
Downstairs, you’ll find a second living area and three more generous bedrooms, all with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and built-in desks. The raw, industrial vibe of exposed concrete ceilings adds an edge, while the separate bathroom and layout make it perfect for teens, guests, or even an income-generating setup.
Need more space? In addition to the double garage, tucked along the side of the house is a secure storage area, ideal for bikes, boards, tools, etc.
A rare opportunity to secure a residence where luxury meets convenience, design, and lifestyle.
Address: 40 Currawong Crescent, PEREGIAN BEACH
Description: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage
Inspect: Saturday & Wednesday 11.00-11.30am Auction: Saturday 22 February 12pm
Contact: Tracy Russell 0413 319 879, TOM
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FAMILY SANCTUARY SURROUNDED BY NATURE
NESTLED in a tightly held, quiet cul-de-sac, this exceptional family home offers a generous layout and a serene private outlook over the stunning National Park. Set on a large 870 sqm allotment, this residence is a rare find, providing a truly utopian setting for those seeking peace, privacy, and natural beauty and its only 950m stroll to the sand and just minutes from all the conveniences of everyday life.
Solidly constructed and built by Dixon Homes boasting four spacious bedrooms plus a generous study, the home provides the ideal environment for family living. There are two expansive living areas that offer ample room for relaxation and entertaining, while a private, sparkling magnesium swimming pool ensures year-round enjoyment and is well located so you can keep an eye on the kids while swimming
The heart of the home is the beautifully renovated spacious kitchen, which is open-plan and features crisp white Corian benchtops. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the open plan living areas, creating a bright and inviting space. The serene, relaxing tones throughout the home, combined with stylish white linen sheers on all windows, create a soft and peaceful atmosphere-perfect for unwinding and embracing the serenity.
There is a dedicated office / study, ideal if
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you work from home, it could also work as a 5th bedroom if so desired.
Surrounded by lush established gardens, featuring a vibrant mix of native and tropical plants, including passionfruit vines and mango tree. The garden surrounds are easily cared for as there if reticulation system and rainwater tanks. A large shed at the rear of the block provides additional storage or workspace, its ideal for storing a boat, trailer, or even converting into a hobby studio space.
With the ideal north-facing orientation, this home is flooded with natural light throughout the day. It also includes energy-efficient solar panels, ensuring long-term savings.
Enjoy complete privacy while being just a short walk to the dog beach, ideal for outdoor activities with your pets. The home is fully air-conditioned for year-round comfort, and the large north-facing decks provide the perfect spot to sit, relax, and listen to the abundant birdlife in the area.
An incredible opportunity to own in such a special and highly sought-after location-one that feels like a tranquil retreat. This is a rare and privileged opportunity to secure a place in a truly special location-like living in your very own utopia, where the beauty of nature meets ultimate tranquility and beachside convenience.
Address: 7 Tecoma Close, PEREGIAN BEACH Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage, pool Inspect: Wednesday 5 February 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM; Saturday 8 February 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM; Wednesday 12 February 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM; Saturday 15 February 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM; Wednesday 19 February 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Auction: On site Saturday 1 March, 11:00 am Contact: Tracy Russell 0413 319 879, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE
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
Offers Over $1.8Million Considered
Open Saturday 11:45am - 12:30pm
Amanda Balding 0408 088 788
Proudly Richardson&Wrench Noosa | 07 5447 4499
Brad Schultz 0493 063 023
www.rwnoosa.com.au 23 Hastings Street, Noosa
2 “Nathans Villa” 263 Gympie Terrace, Noosa Heads
2 bed | 1 bath | 1 car
- Recently Refurbished: Freshly updated for modern living.
- First-Floor Location: Enjoys stunning river views.
- Open-Plan Layout: Seamless flow from kitchen to living.
- Covered Balcony: Ideal for relaxing with coffee or cocktails.
- Shared Pool Access: In a boutique complex of only five
By Negotiation $1.3Million
Open Saturday 9:45am - 10:15am
Amanda Balding 0408 088 788
Proudly Richardson&Wrench Noosa | 07 5447 4499
Brad Schultz 0493 063 023
www.rwnoosa.com.au 23 Hastings Street, Noosa
19 Fairway Drive, Tewantin
4 bed | 2 bath | 2 car
- Fantastic home with brand new kitchen and ensuite
- Stunning sunset views of mountains
- Sparkling new pool
- Huge shed/man cave
- Air conditioning and fans throughout
$1,249,000
Open Saturday 12:30pm - 1:00pm
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
CharacterMeets ModernComfort
Address 51ForestRidgeDrive,Doonan Bed 4 Bath 2 Car 2 Pool Auction28.2.2025at12pmOnSite Land 5,604m² View Sat11-11:30am, Wed12-12:30pm
If you have been thinking about selling, now might be the right time for you. We are currently working with the below buyers who are eager to purchase.
First home owners looking for: To enter the market. Budget: Up to $1m Areas: Noosa Hinterland
Young family from Peregian Beach looking for: Tree change to move somewhere with more space and privacy. Budget: $1 - $1.5m Areas: Noosa Hinterland
Elderly man from Victoria looking for: Dual living to house himself and his daughter. Budget: $1.5 - $1.7m Areas: Noosa Hinterland
Empty nesters looking for: House on a big block, 700m² plus. Budget: $900,000 - $1.2m Areas: Cooroy
Discover the full list of eager buyers ready to purchase by simply scanning the QR code.
Immaculate Duplex In A Prime Location
Nestled in the highly coveted Noosaville precinct, 1/3 Ketch Place is quietly positioned in a peaceful cul-de-sac. This stylish duplex radiates understated sophistication, featuring a thoughtfully designed floor plan throughout.
This stylish and functional duplex by Capital Prudential features clean lines, open spaces, and abundant natural light, creating a sophisticated and welcoming ambiance.
Large windows and high ceilings fill the home with sunlight, enhancing its vibrant atmosphere and aesthetic appeal.
The open-plan living, dining, and kitchen areas flow
seamlessly into landscaped gardens and a swimming pool, blending indoor and outdoor living. Contemporary finishes and thoughtful design ensure both beauty and practicality.
The master bedroom with an ensuite offers a private retreat, while additional bedrooms, a powder room, and a double garage provide comfort and convenience for modern living.
SEIZE the chance to secure an original Queensland cottage nestled on a prime 632m² site, just 100 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 laidback lifestyle.
• Future Potential: Zoned high density. Design your masterpiece, build a stunning new home, develop duplex, 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
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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!
AT A GLANCE:
• Original Queensland cottage on a brilliant site
• 100 metres to the stunning Noosa River and sandy beach
• On 632m2 create your own masterpiece,
duplex or units
• An easy stroll to Gympie Terrace restaurant and boutique precinct
• Hasting Street and Laguna Bay a 5 minute drive or 20 minute flat walk
• Currently a popular holiday let, with plenty of room for boats, trailers and vans
• Enjoy this charming cottage as is, and redevelop in the future
This is an ideal land bank opportunity in a prime location!
Address: 13 Russell Street, NOOSAVILLE Description: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 garage Price: Offers Over $3.6 million Considered Inspect: By appointment Contact: Melanie Butcher 0407 379 893 and Olivier Miller 0419 472 071, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE
LAKESIDE LIVING IN NATURE’S WONDERLAND
WELCOME to laidback Boreen Point with its enviable village lifestyle and bounded by pristine Lake Cootharaba on 3 sides: ideal for sailing, wind surfing, SUP, fishing or simply relaxing.
Do you feel yourself being called to enjoy your chosen water sports, just meander along the sandy shores or explore nature’s wonderland in the local UNESCO Biosphere Reserve?
And you will be just 15 minutes drive from all amenities and professional services at the vibrant Tewantin Shopping Village, the Noosa Marina with restaurants, cafes and weekend markets, the RSL, hotel and entertainment venues. Or venture a little further to the internationally famous attractions along the Noosaville river foreshore and Noosa Heads Hastings Street, Main Beach and Noosa National Park.
Key property benefits you’ll love;
• Centrally located – stroll to all 3 lake foreshores
• This highest area attracts cooling lake breezes
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• Easy access to ideal sailing etc on Lake Cootharaba and Sailing Club
• Your choice of boat ramps nearby; access Council jetty
• Easy stroll to the idyllic country style Apollonian Hotel (a nostalgic slice of history
relocated to its present site)
• 3 minute drive to Elanda Point modern restaurant, micro-brewery, glamping.
• Home with clever, flexible design features:
• 2 separate self-contained sections divided by a breezeway
• Single level building - all under one steel roof
• Each section consists of a very large bedroom, full kitchen (filtered water), bathroom, open plan living / dining space, patio
• Both sections excellently presented, updated throughout, professionally painted internally and externally
• Fully fenced private zone at the rear of the allotment
• Native trees and bird bath attracts gently singing birdlife.
Access to unique natural attractions:
• The local UNESCO Biosphere Reserve - home to 60 different ecosystems, approx 1365 species of plants, 700 species of native animals (49 are internationally significant) and 44% of Australia’s birdlife diversity
• 3 minute drive to Elanda Point Habitat Noosa Everglades Eco Camp - glamping sites, unique local tours
• Great Sandy National Park, genuine everglades and Harry’s Hut
• Noosa Trail network through the area’s most beautiful environment
• Noosa River is the only system with its entire catchment protected in National Park. There is so much comfortable lifestyle on offer here – your early inspection will not disappoint.
Address: 20 Urangan Street, BOREEN POINT Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: Offers Over $845,000 Considered Inspect: Saturday 11am-11.30am
Contact: Roger Omdahl 0412 043 880, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE
•Rareopportunity fortradies,builders, home renovators
