Noosa STYLE magazine - Autumn/Winter 2020 edition

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Out & about GREAT TIMES & EVENTS

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wo theatre powerhouses reunited for a special 50th anniversary production Noosa resident and Australia’s esteemed playwright, David Williamson and wife Kristin, were at QPAC for Queensland Theatre company’s production of his 1987 satire, Emerald City.

The entire audience rose to their feet to clap David, as he was presented with a bouquet of flowers, to celebrate his 50 years as a celebrated - playwright and the launch of the 50 Seasons of Stories.

ABOVE: The generous buyer of “Phoenix” helped contribute more than $14,000 for the day.

BELOW: Belinda & Gordon Herford

Trust the Ladies to work out how to continue having fun in difficult times…

In keeping with my philosophy that wine kills germs, I happily attended the only function that hasn’t been cancelled for the next few months - Brisbane Fabulous Ladies Wine Soiree with Paracombe Wines from the Adelaide Hills. After careful consideration and a very helpful restaurant in Brisbane, Za Za Ta at Ovolo the Valley 50 attendees were warmly welcomed.

The stunning five course dinner was perfectly complemented by eight fabulous wines, with Paracombe’s Kathy Drogemuller taking us through the fundamentals of the individual wines.

Photo: Kathy Drogemuller and Kaylene Murray enjoying the ambience.

Rising to the occassion

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uests at Locale Restaurant were there not only for the food but to help raise money for the community of volunteers that risked their lives and took the time to save our homes, animals and environment.

One of the highlights was the auction of a fabulous original painting by Belinda Herford valued at $8,000.

“Phoenix” was painted in October 2019 by Belinda Herford.

This painting encapsulates the scorched earth, the fire and smoky haze of the bushfires and is conceptually representative of the legend of the Phoenix and its famous rise from the ashes and rebirth.

Donated by Belinda and Gordon Herford of Poeta as a heartfelt tribute to the resilience and strength of Australia, to the heroism, dedication and hard work of firefighters who bravely fought the devastating bushfires and to the rescue services, animal welfare groups, volunteers and generous worldwide donors who are assisting in its recovery.

To these men and women of goodwill, we salute you.

In the aftermath of this tragedy, Australia will rise again, just like the mighty Phoenix.

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Editor/ Publisher Kaylene Murray

Editors desk WELCOME TO OUR AUTUMN ISSUE

Welcome to the heady, colourful Autumn season…

For every season, Noosa prepares to tantalise and delight locals and visitors alike. She dons a new mantle of colours, flavours and delights - and composes new ways to showcase her virtues.

This Autumn, Noosa was to play host to an exciting array of events, dedicated programs of music, theatre, food, wines and beers to the local theatres, parks and restaurant scene.

But thanks to the Coronavirus, most have been postponed until later in the year.

This should not stop you from visiting our beautiful region though - and taking advantage of all we have to offer.visitors.

Excellent shopping, fabulous food, friendly locals and business proprietors, who will all need your patronage to weather the storm.

We Australians are a strong bunch - we can see the light at the end of the quarantine tunnel - and we can stand together to ensure that every small business has the chance to survive. Think of all the jobs small business create.

And, with Australian tourists and locals finding it

safer to holiday within our country’s boundaries this year (and that was before the planes being cancelled), there couldn’t be a better time to visit the Sunshine Coast.

This issue, we bring you a fascinating conversation with Australian actress, mother and wife - Rose Byrne.

There might even be a discussion about a certain Rabbit…named Peter and his friends - who most kids would love to host for Easter this year!

Byrne shares an intimate conversation with us for our readers - in a personal discussion on life, love and career.

We also introduce you to some captivating locals, who fly just under the radar in their everyday life, but when you peel back the layers have an abundance of experience and expertise to share.

This issue we have sourced the finest fashion and accessories; seasonal food, stunning wines and awardwinning spirits; the latest books on offer; engrossing health, beauty and wellness advice; the latest theatre offerings; interior design trends and colours; beautiful jewellery, remarkable artworks and world class properties.

Once again, so much to read, to savour and dream about. Everything you could wish for this Autumn - as you self isolate.

Sit back, relax, grab a glass of something special and enjoy..

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Contents AWESOME AUTUMN IN NOOSA

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FRONT COVER: Model Stephanie Cunningham Clothes ‘Bonito’ label from Uncle George Hastings Street

INTERVIEW WITH

Rose Byrne

COVER: ‘Bonito’ Label - available from Uncle George

F ood DRINK beau t y ART property decor DESIGN

Photography Dan Molloy Photography

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RSVP - Out & About A few of the big events last season Rose Byrne - Australian actor who’s made it big around the world Sandy Bolton MP Our favourite ‘Pollie’ shares her views Fashion and Shopping The latest trends to make your own Events & Happenings Events not to miss around the Noosa region Noosa Heads Noosa’s fashion and dining mecca for visitors from around Australia and overseas Noosa Junction Fashion, food, design, beauty and art central Peregian Beach Unique village flavours and lifestyle Dining, recipes & eating spots Our best dining and cocktail picks Sunshine Beach Eclectic mix of food, fun, beach & coffee Wine, Beer, Spirits & Liqueurs Fabulous beverages Maleny & Montville A country experience up the hill Gympie Mary Valley Rattler ride - Kenilworth Bursting with life!

Art & Galleries Live Theatre & Shows Great new live shows and musicals Short getaway to the beautiful Hidden Valley Resort Homes, Design, Furniture & Landscaping Keith Jackson am - The last word

MP Life

r e w o P e l p Peo Sandy Bolton MP Independent Member for Noosa AS AN MP I HAVE THE BEST JOB! WHERE ELSE IN ONE DAY DO YOU GET TO BE INSPIRED, HUMBLED, ENERGISED, EXCITED, AS WELL SEE FIRST-HAND THE FABULOUS WORK BEING DONE AT A GRASSROOTS LEVEL?

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es, there are difficult parts, and frustrations where some challenges we face emanate from legislation that has become redundant, policies that create greater problems than they were meant to resolve, and complex bills that are just that… complex! Regardless of these ‘Parli’ challenges, what an incredible space, and place we live in.

Following recent International Women’s Day events, it has highlighted the importance of bringing forward conversations that need to be had, without anger or fear. Victims of violence, road trauma and abuse are all supported by programs developed by passionate people who want to make a difference. Looking after our natural spaces, working with returned servicemen and women impacted by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Right here in our beautiful home, we have so many people that every day, donate their time and expertise to help those in need. Real people doing powerful deeds.

When I look at the overwhelming good all around us, it is a reminder that the ‘bad’ is a tiny proportion of all the ‘good’ that is happening in our community. If you don’t have time to ‘smell the roses’ at least spend less time thinking about what is wrong in the world and start celebrating what is right. That is the greatest honour we can give to all those at the front line who every day are working to reduce the ‘bad’.

When visiting our local schools and aged care homes, I am forever uplifted by the vibrancy and curiosity of our school children and the calm wisdom of

our elderly. The comradeship in abundance at sporting clubs, fierce competition of ideas and ideals at roundtables (and square?!) and the joy of events celebrating our newest Australians, ventures and achievements is gold. Volunteerism and community spirit is at the heart of this power.

The power of people – responsible, incredible, dynamic and caring, those with empathy and a capacity to listen, not judge - converse not traverse, unite not divide. This is a power that ultimately will diminish our challenges, as finding resolutions and solutions cannot come from a place of blame or anger. They come from people accepting the power they have, taking responsibility for that power, and using it for good. Whether that be through choices as a consumer (Buy Aussie!) as a resident (get involved) and showing consideration for others (it’s okay to ‘give way’). Just imagine the world we could create if we all shared space, debated and related respectfully?

Whether a visitor to our magical home, or you are blessed to be living here, enjoy the gifts that autumn brings. The roses may not be out, however take a lazy jaunt, smell the air, and switch off the phone. For just an hour, forget social media, television, and the overflowing inbox. Grab your favourite person or ‘read’, toss off your shoes, and immerse in the moment. Make eye contact on the street, send a smile, and in true Noosa style, you will get one flying back!

The power of people… where everything and anything is possible.

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RABBITING ON...

WORDS: VIOLET WILDER SHE MAY HAVE GROWN UP ON THE SUN-KISSED SHORES OF SUNNY SYDNEY - BUT DURING A DEVASTATING BOUT OF 40 DEGREE HEAT WHILE SHOOTING PETER RABBIT, ROSE BYRNE WORRIED FOR HER HEALTH… BUT NOT AS MUCH AS SHE DID FOR IRISH CO-STAR, DOMHNALL GLEESON’S WELLBEING. “I FELT LIKE I WAS BURSTING INTO FLAMES EVERY DAY ON SET,” SHE LAUGHED. “AND I’M AUSTRALIAN, I GREW UP WITH THESE TEMPERATURES - BUT THIS WAS TOO MUCH EVEN FOR ME. AND POOR DOMHNALL’S IRISH - THEY WERE LITERALLY FOLLOWING HIM AROUND WITH FANS THE ENTIRE TIME.”

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ose’s acclimatisation to life in the lens – in the cultural sense, if not the meteorological – has been dynamic, determined and impeccably delivered. In everything she does, the 40-year-old is a pleasing conundrum. Those round dark eyes and porcelain skin give the effect of a pofaced Jane Austen heroine, but Byrne’s go-to setting these days takes on more of a comedic slant.

In truth, her career has straddled both sides. Starting out as an angst-ridden, angelic leading lady with roles in Star Wars, Troy and Damages, somewhere along the way Rose reinvented herself as a comedy heavyweight with standout performances in Get Him To The Greek, Bridesmaids, Spy, Peter Rabbit and Instant Family.

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While girl power release Like A Boss didn’t perhaps commence 2020 with impact she would have hoped for, her return as Bea in Peter Rabbit almost certainly will… both at the box office and at home - Rose is mum to Rocco, four, and Rafa, two, with actor partner Bobby Cannavale, and claims her comic renaissance has been “the joy” in her career.

“I think when you have kids you begin to look on drama in a whole new way,” she says. “That mystery and enchantment we all had as youngsters get diluted somewhat as the years go by, almost without us noticing.

“Yet when those little people in your life help you reconnect with it, it provokes a simple, sumptuous joy that is so wonderful to have back.”

A great talker, brilliant actress, dedicated mum and unapologetic animal lover – as long as that animal is a fluffy bunny rabbit – Rose Byrne opens up to Noosa Style.

Rose Story: VIOLET WILDER

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ose is warm though devastatingly sharp at times. Her emergence as a major player in the so-called Gum Leaf Mafia – the delightfully disproportionate number of Australians hitting the top notes in Hollywood – is reward for the dedication she has put into her craft.

“We all get on well and it’s a delight to see the country exporting so many really talented faces to Hollywood. And we’ve been doing it for years.

“I think a lot of it has to do with the connections we have always had with British and US culture. I know people complement me on my English accent but that’s a direct result of growing up watching so much British TV, and that in turn infers there is a real synergy in terms of how we understand each other.

“I think what is also nice though is the fact that whether it’s Margot [Robbie], one of the Hemsworths, Russell [Crowe], Cate [Blanchett], Nicole [Kidman] or anyone else, we always keep our gaze fixed on home and we always come back here, or to New Zealand.”

Indeed, just when her reputation is at its highest, it seems incongruous to prise the

ROSE BYRNE QUICKFIRE Q&A Q: I read that most of your fanmail is for Star Wars, is that true?

ROSE: Yes [laughs] and I was in it for probably a minute-and-a-half - I had one line while standing behind Natalie Portman. And probably 90 per cent of the fan mail I get is for Star Wars. The fans are ridiculously, passionate - it’s crazy.

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actress away from happy times at home.

“Obviously it’s difficult to juggle commitments but it means I cherish our time together all the more. The other thing about Peter Rabbit is it was actually shot in Sydney!

Although we live in New York, any excuse to get home we take, as the opportunity to teach the kids first-hand about how incredible Australia is too good to pass up; so it’s the perfect excuse for my family to decamp to Sydney for the summer.”

Asked what she misses most about home, she replies: “The natural beauty - Sydney is the most beautiful city in the world… the beaches, the coastline, the skyline, the weather, the diversity, it’s stunning.

“And as you’ve alluded, the other thing is always to make a movie that my kids can watch someday. That excites me more than anything else, I think.”

Modest Byrne admitted to being totally unprepared for the rigours of parenthood.

Help arrives in the form of her grandparents, who live in Tasmania, but when back in the US, her reach is towards friends and, of course, Bobby.

“As I’ve always said, you take each day as it comes. Clearly I could have made the

Q: You did Troy and Star Wars, and then Damages cemented your name before making a 180 and became this comedy star. How did you manage that?

ROSE: Well it was because of Damages - I’d had a stable job for five years and then suddenly I was on my own, not knowing what I was doing next, and I decided I wanted to really push the boundaries and test my strengths, so that’s when I went up for Get Him To The Greek.

I’m sure they were wondering what the hell I was doing there,

whole situation easier by just stopping work or a whole, but that’s not me and that’s not how I want my children to see the world… as getting in the way of routine.

“I would much rather they feel a part of the routine – that means we can share all of these incredible experiences together. I think we’re mastering it, slowly.”

The one thing Rose hasn’t quite got to grips with yet is the technical nature of liveaction/computer-animation productions.

“I’ll be frank, can be tedious and very technical. Will [Gluck] is the perfect director for a film like Peter Rabbit as keeps that energy high, he keeps you motivated, and that’s so important.

“I’m not sure I’ll ever really get to grips with the demands of interacting with a floating tennis ball, or a man in a blue leotard and a blue stick. There was a lot of ‘look over there, no look that way, what – which way?!’

I’ve discovered a new found sense of respect for that medium of acting. I said I’d never do it again after the first movie because it requires such high energy, technicality and choreography, but knowing it will make my own kids happy someday was enough to get me back!”

but Judd Apatow has a freedom about him, he doesn’t like pigeonholing actors, he likes to test them and allow them to go beyond their perceived image.

So I basically harassed my agents after Damages, saying I really wanted to do some comedy because I hadn’t done any, I was just known for very heavy, serious work. So Get Him to the Greek was my comedy break and then I got Bridesmaids on the back of that, and it’s gone from there.

Q: There is lots of talk of a Bridesmaids reunion? Would you consider that?

ROSE: If all those amazing women were coming back, I mean of course I would too but it depends on a lot of things and is it just nice to leave it where it is. I have really great memories of working with those girls and, again, it was one of my first comedy roles, I feel like I learned a lot on that job, from Melissa, from Kristen, Judd, Paul [Feig]. I never thought it would be as big as it was; I don’t know if anyone expected it.

So, you know, who knows?

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Two of the more recent being the Argyle Pink Diamond and a rare crystal of gem quality Emerald, both beautifully represented here in a handmade ring by Gordon Herford. Both originating from Western Australia and in defiance of being opposite on the colour wheel, they present themselves as the perfect couple.

The Argyle Pink Diamond is soon to be a rarer commodity than that which, over the last 20 years has increased in value 500% , an estimate Argyle, the only truly informed source, voiced due to the cream of the crops’ annual ”secret tender” statistics.

This famous mine is scheduled to cease production late this year, depleting the market of 90% of the worlds Pink Diamond source.

The colourful partner to the Pink Argyle Diamond as showcased by Poeta on Hastings Street is the ‘Antipodean Esmeralda’ a truly lively and equally rare gem of importance.

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The parent company of TRANSIT is Tam & Company and it was founded in 1986 by Andrea Cozza, Who still runs the group today. It is still completely family run with no input from external managers or consultants, so everyone answers direct to the family. When it was founded the company had one knitting machine and one sewing machine in an area of 80 m2. Today it spans approximately 7000m2 and it has the very best production systems on the market.

Tam & Company is something of a rarity because it is one of the few companies in Italy that still keeps its entire production cycle in house.

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THE PHILOSOPHY High quality raw materials, understated elegance, personality , freedom relaxation and a big focus on the quality versus price : these words encapsulate TRANSIT’s approach to both clothing and life which it sees as a search for essence and quality. They firmly believe that people should be respected and dressed, but never covered by a garment or brand as they would like the personality of their customers to shine through. Hence the desire for the family to surround itself with people whose vast experience and long careers have taught them that the key to quality is not big names but outstanding raw materials, innovative but simple designs, lots of craftsmanship and work , and a passion for beauty.

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That’s what I call ENTERTAINMENT

The happiest movie ever.

TROLLS WORLD TOUR...

Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake return in an all-star sequel to DreamWorks Animation’s 2016 musical hit: Trolls World Tour. In an adventure that will take them well beyond what they’ve known before, Poppy and Branch discover that they are but one of six different Troll tribes, scattered over six different lands and devoted to six different kinds of music: funk, country, techno, classical, pop, and rock. When a member of hard-rock royalty, Queen Barb aided by her father King Thrash decide to destroy all other kinds of music - the fate of the Troll worlds are at stake.

Adventure and fun - with a great soundtrack ensues!

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BIG PINEAPPLE music festival 2020 The Sunshine Coast’s fave fest is back! Big Pineapple Music Festival will once again transform Pineapple Fields, Woombye QLD into your very own party paradise, with one helluva 2020 crew providing the ultimate soundtrack!

From trailblazing legends of Aussie hip hop and the country’s reigning queen of dance beats playing her only 2020 Australian show, to our most beloved ratbag rockers (currently sitting at #1 on the ARIA Album Chart!) and three top ten artists from this year’s triple j Hottest 100… message your mates right now, dust off your camping kit and start prepping a juicy weekend vacay at the Sunny Coast.

Featuring: Hilltop Hoods • Alison Wonderland (Only 2020 Aus Show) • The Amity Affliction • Dune Rats • Example (Uk) • G Flip • Kingswood • Odette •Thelma Plum • Winston Surfshirt • Kwame • Cxloe • Jessb (Nz) • Nyxen • Kyle Lionhart • Bootleg Rascal • A Swayze & The Ghosts • Roland Tings • Death By Denim • Jawbreakers • Gold Member • Mady Mooda • Jack Botts • The Jensens • First Beige • Forrest Run • Triple J Unearthed Winner BIG PINEAPPLE MUSIC FESTIVAL Pineapple Fields, Woombye QLD Big Pineapple Music Festival is a park n ride event.

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The ultimate arena rock musical…

BAT OUT OF HELL

The award-winning stage musical has been transformed into an arena rock musical and will feature iconic songs from the Bat Out Of Hell albums, including “You Took The Words Right Out of My Mouth,” “Bat Out Of Hell,” “I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That),” and “Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad”. These electrifying rock songs propel an epic story of rebellious youth and passion as Strat, the immortal leader of The Lost, has fallen in love with Raven, the beautiful daughter of the tyrannical ruler Falco.

This smash hit rock musical experience based on one of the best-selling albums of all time will commence in Sydney at Qudos Bank Arena on Thursday 4 June followed by arena dates in Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.

Venue: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall When: Sunday 7th June Tickets: www.ticketek.com.au

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Faulty Tower’s Dining Experience Comes to Noosa This July at Tewantin Noosa RSL, Interactive Theatre International presents Faulty Towers The Dining Experience! Straight from London’s West End via the legendary Sydney Opera House, this international sensation is now returning to Tewantin Noosa RSL in July 2020.

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fficially the world’s most sought-after tribute to the BBC sitcom, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience is simply unmissable – and ‘outrageously funny’ (Broadway Baby)!

Become part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate alongside a 3-course meal and two hours of non-stop laughter. Expect nothing short of guaranteed fun and a brilliant night out as you climb inside the BBC’s iconic TV show and experience it from the inside out… With over 70% improvised, this is the completely immersive and highly interactive comedy spectacular where anything can happen… and usually does!

Australia born in 1997, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience has been receiving critical and audience acclaim ever since. It’s appeared in 41 countries over the years, and tours constantly in Australia, Europe, Scandinavia and Asia. It also returns for extended seasons every year to Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and Edinburgh Fringe, and has an ongoing residency in London’s West End. And having recently sold its millionth ticket, it’s clear that this is the most successful interactive comedy show of its kind.

The cast performing at Tewantin Noosa RSL features Amy Currie (Sybil), Rob Langston (Basil) and Andy Foreman (Manuel).

Tickets are on sale now and are limited so it is expected to sell out early! Book now for Saturday 18 July 2020. Doors open at 7:00pm and show starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are $75.00 for members and $85.00 for non members – all tickets include a 3-course meal and 2-hour interactive show.

Bookings & enquiries, phone 07 5447 1766

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What’s on AUTUMN EVENTS COMING

NOOSA SUMMER SWIM 2020 The Noosa Summer Swim weekend festival has a range of ocean swim distances for all abilities in the beautiful waters off Noosa’s Main Beach.

There are events from junior to the 5.0km Noosa Grand Prix where seasoned swimmers can push their limits alongside current Australian representative swimmers.

Join thousands of Queenslanders and special guests for a huge weekend of sun, surf and swims on Noosa Main Beach. www.worldseriesswims.com.au

CRUNCH TIME DAVID WILLIAMSON

Sparkling with razor sharp wit and humour, CRUNCH TIME tackles pertinent social issues head-on in this tale of family and duty.

Directed by Mark Kilmurry with a cast including John Wood (BLUE HEELERS) and Guy Edmonds (BETRAYAL), don’t miss this Australian theatre heavyweight David Williamson’s final play before retirement.

Thursday 16 April 7:30pm Friday 17 April 7:30pm Saturday 18 April 2:00pm - Matinee 7:30pm - Evening THE J THEATRE 60 NOOSA DR, NOOSA HEADS

AUSTRALIAN BODY ART FESTIVAL 2020

Australia’s premier body painting event and it is taking place in Cooroy, 20 mins west of Noosa.

With a theme this year of “Time Travel” it is sure to offer up art to delight the senses!

COOROY ON SATURDAY 4 AND SUNDAY 5 APRIL AT APEX PARK.

NOOSA EAT & DRINK FESTIVAL

Live it up with a Rosé brunch, make your own gin masterclass, enjoy beach party sundowners, indulge in Asian spice trails, sample Russian vodka and caviar, enjoy freshly shucked oysters, have fun on a Noosa brewery hop or head to the river for some sensational Asian food on the water- the 2020 Festival has it all!

12.AM THURSDAY 14 MAY 2020 12.AM SUNDAY 17 MAY 2020

THE NOOSA HILL CLIMB WINTER 2020

Plenty of thrills and spills to entertain everyone!

Up to 130 cars compete, from classic and modern to muscle open wheelers, sports sedans and hill climb specials.

Racing starts at 8.30am on Saturday and Sunday.

Spectators can get up close to the cars with free pit access, and there are plenty of great viewing

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8.30AM SATURDAY 6 JUNE 2020 4.00PM SUNDAY 7 JUNE 2020

NOOSA ALIVE!

NOOSA alive! is a 10-day festival of theatre, literature, music, dance, film, visual arts, cuisine and thought-provoking forums in intimate venues around town.

12.AM FRIDAY 17 JULY 2020 12.AM SUNDAY 26 JULY 2020

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any doctors agree that one of the key elements of optimal health is regular exercise. However, a continual process of breakdown and renewal occurs from doing any form of exercise. The key to maintaining optimal health is to balance the breakdown and the renewal of the body. But when this process gets out of balance, problems are more likely to occur - where the constant demands for renewal are more complex as they are doing more to breakdown.

Getting the balance right therefore, is critical to improve performance. The opportunities for stem cells to enhance this procedure and shorten time frames for recovery is becoming evident.

The number of your own stem cells available in your body can be enhanced within 1 hour – this will have profound effects on your health and wellbeing and provide an untapped resource for repairing old injuries, regenerating muscles, rebuilding bones and cartilage and give you more energy and stamina. One of the most efficient ways of releasing more stem cells into our circulation is to take stem cell nutrition (a nutritional supplement that supports the release and activity of our own stem cells). Stem cell nutrition is a new frontier in nutritional medicine and is unprecedented in its ability to maximise health and wellness. It

allows the body to maintain superior function, helps build the immune system and systematically fights chronic conditions.

Science has just recently discovered that the only system known that actually rebuilds the body is your own stem cells. We need vitamins, etc., but none of them rebuild the body and can bring back new tissue, bone, organs, muscles etc. More exercise = more damage, but with extra stem cells you will become stronger, repair your muscles and have quicker recovery and resilience.

The rate of natural decline of stem cells in our bloodstream as we age is 45% by the age of 35; 50% by the age of 50 and 90% by the age of 65 – that is why the signs of ageing increase so dramatically then. Ageing is characterised by a progressive loss of muscular strength and mobility that is a high risk factor for falls and a decreased quality of life. This also causes skeletal muscle decline. Having more of your own stem cells circulating in the blood will assist in maintaining all aspects of physical strength and prevent the normal ageing process.

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Don’t panic!...

make your own hand sanitizer...

WITH ALL THE PANIC CURRENTLY RAGING AROUND THE GLOBE ABOUT CORONA-VIRUS COVID-19 (AND NO IT ISN’T THE BEER), SALES OF HAND SANITIZER HAVE CAUSED SUPERMARKET SHELVES TO BE BARE. Here is a simple homemade Hand Sanitizer recipe that is freely available online: The World Health Organisation, amongst others have told us that the best defence is to wash hands extremely well - for at least 30 seconds, with soap and hot water.

Just like we were taught to by our mothers - when we were children.

They also advise that we use a hand sanitizer with above 65% alcohol content by volume - to offer an extra degree of protection. Hence the run on hand sanitizers at the supermarkets and chemist shops.

RECIPE: In an old washed-out liquid soap dispenser pour: 2/3 cup of Isopropyl rubbing alcohol (99% by volume) 1/3 cup Aloe Vera gel (check packaging to see that it doesn’t contain rubbing alcohol) 15 drops of Tea Tree oil (you can substitute with eucalyptus oil) WHISK WELL - ALL DONE - IT’S THAT SIMPLE. It may be a little stickier than the commercial gel, but just rub your hands a couple of times more.

Sanitize to your heart’s content.

AUTUMN HAIR and MAKE UP FORECAST 2020

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can not believe its almost time to wave goodbye to sun-kissed days at the beach and balmy nights to welcome in Autumn/Winter But the upside is there are so many gorgeous trends in hair and makeup emerging for the cooler months ahead.

Perfectly undone Although it may look like it, unfortunately, most of us do not just wake up with perfectly tousled hair. Shaggy cuts and undone looking hair is appearing everywhere on the catwalks. This look is all about the relaxed, tousled texture that is easy to create with the right cruelty-free products and tools. To get the look to ask your stylist to for long layers, but do not thin out the hair too much. The strength in the shape comes from keeping ends blunt and the exterior strong. Muk Haircare sea salt spray or dry shampoo work perfectly to create the texture needed.

The solid Banged Bob This haircut is not for the faint-hearted as it oozes strength and confidence, This look is defined by keeping hair one length is a solid shape to enhance shape and shine. This look works beautifully for ladies with fine hair. A light spray of gloss for a glass hair finish and your all ready to go.

Long and layered Give off a rock chic vibe with a long wispy fringe paired with long layered hair . This look can be as effortless or high maintenance as you like dependent on your mood. To dress this look up give it a big glamour blow-dry with a round bristle brush and then tong and separate the hair in large sections making sure you leave end out. Finish with a setting hairspray to accentuate the waves around the face and fringe.

Gender Bender Nothing is one size fits all so why should your hair be? Gender-neutral haircuts for curly, wavy and straight hair are happening everywhere at the moment. From buzz cuts to vibrant colours we are seeing fewer rules determining what people perceive as masculine or feminine. People are starting to challenge past traditional rules and are opting for styles once considered as associated with the opposite sex.

Which colour Colour is exploding all over the catwalks and hair is no exception....pastel tones, reds, copper, rose golds, honey, caramel, Balayage, iced mocha hair, iced toned hair, baby lights, texture painted hair, chilli chocolate hair, your choices are limitless. Your stylist is best suited to inform you for the best technique to use on your hair for your desired finish and will also be able to help you choose which colours best suit your skin type. The cooler months are definitely the time to experiment with colour as through summer most people choose more natural shades. It’s time to have some fun!

Makeup on point Refreshing your make up stash and look is a rite of passage between every season. My favourites for autumn are a smokey liner to create the illusion of bigger and wider eyes. Alternatively, gel and liquid liners make the eyes really pop team up with some lashes for some extra sexiness.

Lips are usually bolder in the cooler months also a very popular look this season is a blood orange lip, red lip or bronzed brown lip.

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id you know that our lips have more than 1 million nerve endings - and that their sensitivity to touch and temperature ensure that we don’t ingest anything that could cause our body harm? Or that just like fingerprints, our lips are completely unique to us - so you won’t find two sets of identical lip impression - ever/ Or that your lips get thinner with age, because they are partly reliant on natural collagen for their shape, and as we grow older our bodies produce less collagen?

Enter - Clean & Pure - the only brand in the world to use ethically sourced Queensland and Victorian Manuka honey beeswax and extra virgin olive oil – that is, the oil obtained from the first press of the olive – Clean & Pure has perfected their exclusive lip balm formula - allowing water-based honey to merge with oil and wax in a solid and reliable form.

Combined with steam distilled essential oils, Clean & Pure offers an extensive range of flavour profiles, including Manuka Honey, Cocoa Butter, Pawpaw, Vanilla, Peppermint, and the brand’s best seller, Tinted Rose; a floral-scented balm infused with a naturally occurring mica pigment to add a healthy red hue to the lip. RRP $4.99

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Like many people, I grew up believing koalas don’t drink water.

So when in February 2009, I saw lots of photographs of koalas drinking water, I realised I knew nothing at all about koalas.

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here is much we don’t know about the koala. Since creating KoalaTracker.com.au in 2010, we have obtained substantial location information and death and injury data.

We have discovered koalas do indeed drink water. They eat macadamia and camphor laurel leaves, some barks and flowers - and termite mounds in Ironbarks too.

This is the information we have attained through member sighting reports on Koala Tracker.

They continue to live, and die, among us. Because of us.

But now, we are crowdsourcing the location, points of impact, and cause of death and injury - for the public record, in a single national database. We are helping communities deliver to government the evidence they need to change the path of power lines and roads.

KOALAS NEED OUR HELP MORE THAN EVER...

Like many people, I grew up believing koalas don’t drink water. So when in February 2009, I saw lots of photographs of koalas drinking water, I realised I knew nothing at all about koalas.

But we don’t know how many koalas are left.

And, after recent devastating fires throughout the east coast - and the expert guesstimates of between 5,000 and 10,000 koalas lost, we are at risk of losing this most iconic Australian species.

The Threatened Species Scientific Committee has previously assessed and rejected the listing of the koala as endangered in 1996, 2006 and again in 2012. The reason it gave was: “the body of data on koala populations is patchy, often sparse, and not nationally comprehensive or coordinated.”

And we - the ordinary citizens - are the ones best placed to make the observations of koalas in the wild - on the scale that is required to gather this data.

This was my central driving idea behind the creation of KoalaTracker. It is Australia’s national koala map. It is a hub for concerned citizens, environmental consultants, researchers and government departments - to share information both in uploading reports and soon, the ability to download data files.

In the past decade, we have amassed a body of proof of koala colony locations that is increasingly difficult to ignore - most significantly, in areas deemed to be free of and not suitable for koalas.

You see, the focus for twenty years of koala conservation policy has been on trees - habitat as assessed by pixel colour on satellite maps. What’s important about this, is that significant infrastructure projects, development approvals and planning decisions use this satellite map, And those habitat values have no relationship with the actual location of koalas.

Because koalas don’t just live out there in some ether - between cities and farms, coast and mountains. They do not move out of the neighbourhood as we move in. They don’t have satellite maps showing where the best habitat is.

We are providing the necessary evidence to preserve remaining and significant old growth food forests, such as Berrinba in Brisbane.

We have trained members to recognise signs of illness, from wet brown bottoms through infected eyes, triggering an immediate call for rescue to any one of the dozens of emergency contact numbers on our website.

And, we are revealing information new to science.

More importantly, we are generating a groundswell of community awareness, education and engagement in localised conservation that could just possibly, be the saving of the koala.

Get involved. Join KoalaTracker.com.au.

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Kid-friendly and simple to use, Feather the Owl features multiple diffusion modes, 10 LED light options and 5 white-noise sounds.

Feather works through the night, diffusing essential oils for up to 10 hours.

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World’s Wackiest Animals Published by: Lonely Planet Kids RRP $14.99 Take a walk on the weird side with this quirky book that will give your children, and colourful and informative journey though a fascinating world of animals. Unique and bizarre - you’ll find them all here. Meet the egg-eating snake and satanic leaf-tailed heck from Africa; the chinstrap penguin and narwhal from the Arctic Circle; the Bornean bearded pig and snub-nosed money from Asia… and so many more.

GREAT SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN AT TEWANTIN NOOSA RSL

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Ewantin Noosa RSL is renowned for its amazing kids room called the Junior Barracks. It is complete with interactive floor games, ipads and decked out with great toys to keep the kids entertained. Their kids eat free on Wednesday nights is always popular too. Over the school holidays, there’s even more to do with a fantastic kid’s entertainment program.

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the Easter Bunny, a fantastic show from the Larrikin Puppets, a bubble show

by Magic Glen, face painting with Suzy, Andino the Magician and ANZAC Day and Easter Colouring in activities.

For the parents, Tewantin Noosa RSL has everything you could need to keep you entertained from free live music to the largest gaming room in Noosa, a fantastic sports bar as well as great dining and loads of promotions and activities including pool tables, bingo, raffles and more! Don’t forget their free courtesy buses to pick you up and take you home again.

Visit the website at www.noosarsl.com.au or the Concierge Desk for all the information.

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oosa Marina is one of the staples of Noosa for over 30 years. Noosa Marina is a locals favourite dinning location with the variety of restaurants on offer, be it modern Australian, a la carte, Italian or Fabulous fish n chips. Many working locals enjoy cafe Vin Cino for meetings, catching up over breakfast or a great Lunch available 7 days a week.

There’s always something new to see with our variety of fashion Shops, hairdressers or day Spa on offer.

Noose Marina is also a departure point for Many river cruises Including Sunset cruises, dinner cruises or do it your own way with self-drive BBQ pontoons or half cabin hire boats, or charter a deep sea fishing boat. But by far the best way to get your own perspective of Noosa is by catching the Noosa ferry and travel along the Noosa river while enjoying an historical commentary. A return Journey is a Leisurely 90 mins and one of the most relaxing ways to enjoy Noosa.

Sundays are a fanfare of Colour and entertainment with the regular Sunday markets and live music. Why not arrive relaxed, by ferry enjoy breakfast or lunch, or perhaps top the day off with an exquisite dinner with a view straight up the Noosa River.

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For the love of Opals...

Left: Barbara Lamont at the mine Coober Pedy Right Edi Heide & Barbara Lamont at The Opalcutter

You’d be hard-pressed to find a jeweller who mines their own gems before transforming them into exquisite jewellery pieces but that’s exactly what you’ll discover at The Opalcutter in the charming hinterland town of Montville.

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ocated close to Kondalilla National Park and with an array of accommodation options from luxury resorts to cute cottages Montville is an ideal base for hiking, picnicking or shopping.

Perched on the Blackall Range, the quaint village is home to art galleries, cosy coffee shops, an array of restaurants and boutique stores selling everything from handmade beanies to one-off sculptures and exquisite jewellery made by local artists.

‘The Opalcutter’, opened in Montville in 2012 by Barbara Lamont and Edi Heide, showcases their own opals and jewellery with pottery, art and jewellery sourced from select local and international artists.

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Edi had moved to the town to take on the role of principal at the area school after losing his wife Christine to cancer.

“We each had a German Shepherd called Rex and the dogs liked each other,” Barbara said. “And the rest is history.”

They married at the end of 2007, moving to Cairns in 2008 to start a new life and work the opal mine at Koroit during the cooler months.!

For the next five years they sold their opals and jewellery online and at the weekend markets at Cairns and Port Douglas.

Together they mined, cut and polished opal, designed their individual opal jewellery pieces and worked with their master goldsmith to hand make each individual item.

“We enjoyed life in the bush and finding opals,” Barbara said. “To go opal mining costs lots of money so we decided we needed to open a shop again.”

In 2012 Barbara and Edi made the move to live in Montville and open their retail shop, The Opalcutter, as well as continuing their online shop.

Barbara was introduced to opal mining in 1982 by her late husband Piet Lamont who she met at Coober Pedy, the South Australian town known as the opal capital of the world, while on holiday from Germany exploring Australia.

The name Opal comes from the ancient Greek word Opallos meaning ‘to see a change of colour’.

The gemstones have been regarded as possessing emotional healing benefits.

In 2004 while continuing to work in Coober Pedy Barbara and Piet bought a boulder opal mine at the Koroit Opal field, near Cunnamulla in south west Queensland with a plan to move to the Sunshine State.

“Opal is formed from hydrated non-crystalline silica and thus is a member of the quartz family of materials,” Edi, who studied gemmology after they moved to Montville, said.

Then in 2006 while establishing their campsite at Koroit Piet became seriously ill with a rare form of cancer and died soon after.

The year after his death Barbara decided to sell their Coober Pedy shop (also called ‘The Opalcutter’ ) and underground home and move to Queensland, but her plans changed course when she met Edi Heide.

“It is a ‘spectral’ gemstone with the colour pattern and play being the result of light bouncing off the surface of arrays of tiny spheres.

The colour we see is the result of the diameter of the spheres and the angle at which the light strikes them. Opal is moderately hard gemstone softer than diamonds, sapphires and quartz but harder than pearls. Opals range in colours from blue, green to orange and red with the whole spectrum of colour in between.

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THE NAME ‘OPAL’ COMES FROM THE ANCIENT GREEK ‘OPALLOS’ REFERRING TO SEEING THE CHANGE OF COLOUR.

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Barbara said light opals were most commonly sourced around Coober Pedy, black opal found around Lightning Ridge in NSW. The Queensland opal is found in ironstone, which gives it a more intense colour, is called ‘boulder opal’.

“Opal itself is considered to be amongst the most beautiful precious gemstones and is an extremely rare material.” This year Barbara has been in the opal industry for 38 years and ‘The

O palcut ter ’ is celebrating 30 years as a business.

To find out more about opal see Barbara and Edi at The Opalcutter, Shop 4 The Pottery 171-183 Main Street, Montville. Phone 5442 9598 or visit www. opalcutter.com.au

very Australian opal is unique! Light opals most commonly are sourced in and around Coober Pedy in South Australia.

Dark / black opals are generally found around Lightning Ridge in NSW, but occasionally have also come from fields in SA. The Queensland variety is found in ironstone which gives it a more intense colour, it is generally called ‘Boulder Opal’ as we frequently find it as veins or pockets in the iron stone boulders underground.

Opal itself is considered to be amongst the most beautiful precious gemstones and is an extremely rare material.

Opal is formed from hydrated non - crystalline silica and thus is a member of the quartz family of materials. Opal is a ‘spectral’ gemstone and the colour pattern and play is the result of light bouncing off the surface of arrays of tiny spheres. The colour we see is the result of the diameter of the spheres and the angle at which the light strikes them.

Opal is moderately hard gemstone softer than diamonds, sapphires and quartz but harder than pearls. Practically it has about the same hardness as lead crystal glass!

Barbara Lamont got introduced to opal mining by her late husband Piet Lamont when she visited Coober Pedy while on a trip exploring Australia.

They mined the opal together, Piet did the cutting and polishing while Barbara designed the jewellery, which was made in Australia and later in their shop.

After Piet’s death in 2006, in late 2007 she re-married and moved with Edi Heide up to North Queensland and in 2012 they moved to beautiful Montville and set up a shop again concentrating on Australian Opal along with jewellery from the world and unique pieces of art.

If you would like to find out more about opal come and see Barbara and Edi at ‘The Opalcutter’.

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. . . p o r d u l l i t p o Sh Noosa Junction there is always something new and exciting to do, see and experience in the Junction.

Minx & Max Boutique The ultimate shopping destination for designer women’s clothing and accessories from prestigious labels renowned for their timeless designs, quality fabrics and fit. Visit the store in Noosa Junction opposite Coles New World at Noosa Fair to discover the latest arrivals from Cooper by Trelise Cooper, Verge, Morrison, Moyuru and many others. We are sure you will be delighted with the abundance of choice on offer.

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ith the influx of new boutiques, interior design showrooms, and the fabulous new The Pavilion, where a tantalising group of new and exciting businesses have taken up residence in a white tropical setting reminiscent of The Raffles in Singapore, the once quiet township is taking on a whole new life.

You’ll find everything from stunning jewellery and beautiful boutiques to exciting homewares and gifts-with-a-difference, bikinis and board shorts, shells, cappuccinos, seafood and furniture - resort wear to cocktail wear and tea cups to candelabras.

The interesting arcades, sidewalks offer visitors the opportunity to explore and indulge in a plethora of diverse options, and an eclectic mix of shopping, dining and entertainment choices.

With a new invigoration, With it’s annual Junction Festival and other family events on the calendar of events each year, as well as the Twilight Market on the 3rd Friday of the month,

Symbolic Journey Symbolic Journey is a gorgeous shop, with an uplifting atmosphere to inspire you whilst browsing. There is an ever-changing variety of crystals, jewellery, books and much more. Psychic readings are also available – bookings advisable.

We’ve become a bit of an icon with locals and tourists alike, and are celebrating our 25th birthday this year! If you’re looking for a meaningful gift, or want to enliven your senses, this is the place to go!

The ART Collection Gallery A hidden treasure in The Junction, located at the end of the main street before the Shell Service Station. The Collection Art Gallery is a must visit for lovers of fine art. With over 300 major works on show to tempt collectors and excite those who may never have seen some famous artists early works, other than in art books. Owner Leigh Murphy is a fountain of information about art and loves the opportunity to have a chat to other art lovers.

Bellissima now in Noosa Junction…

Hastings Street fashion institution, Bellissima has brought their international and Australian brands to The Junction, with their second Noosa-based boutique waiting to add flair to the dedicated fashion hub. With autumn now upon us it’s time to drop in and check out the beautiful fashion available for the autumn and winter seasons.

Mofo Mens Apparel Where men who like the finer things in life head to find their new season wardrobe additions. Mofo are the curators of style here in Noosa’s heart, Noosa Junction, stocking brands from New Zealand to Amsterdam. They pride themselves on offering personal service. The one stop shop for the modern man.

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Things are changing…for the better - in the friendly shopping precinct of Noosa Junction.

Boasting an eclectic mix of galleries, s pecialty stores, fabulous boutiques, supermarkets and providores of fresh food, restaurants and cafés to suit all tastes and budgets.

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n o i t c n u J R a s o o N Shop Eco-friendly JANE ROBINSON HAS A LOVE OF TOYS, THAT HAS SEEN HER RAINBOW FUN TOY STORE IN NOOSA JUNCTION BECOME A MUST VISIT DESTINATION FOR PEOPLE LOOKING FOR QUALITY TOYS WITH A SENSE OF PURPOSE AND LONGEVITY. Quality over quantity wins every time!

ainbow Fun in Noosa Junction, is the finest supplier of educational and inspirational toys in the region, and owner Jane Robinson proudly explains how happy they are, to have so many wonderful customers in Noosa, who choose quality over quantity for their children and grandchildren.

As Judy explains, quality toys can last for generations rather than end up in landfill, which happens to so many of the cheaper, mass-produced toys.

There are so many fabulous toys made from recycled and BPA and Phthalate free plastics, organic cottons, sustainably sourced timber, and non-toxic paints that there is something for every child and every parent’s budget.

And, Rainbow Fun’s experienced staff always advise customers to look at the quality of the product over the price, and to decide on your budget first before shopping - to make it easier for you to purchase the best quality gift - rather than the biggest gift your money can buy.

Eco-conscious buying also includes shopping locally whenever you can, as the cost of packaging and transport of parcels also has a huge environmental footprint. And, by supporting local businesses and keeping your dollars in the Noosa region, you are ensuring the stability of your own community.

Every child deserves to have a sense of wonder and discovery when they play, as well as a sense of achievement when a project is completed or a problem is solved.

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Lou Lou Australia - If you’re looking for a wardrobe item that will stand the test of time, wear well, and cater to whatever climatic conditions Mother Nature cares to throw your way, nothing beats natural fibres. With the ability to air well in the heat, but retain warmth in the cool, bamboo clothing is gentle against the skin, and even kinder to nature.

Our entire Summer/Autumn collection features the signature Lou Lou ethos with clothing that is stylish yet equally flattering, complimentary, and sustainable for nature.

Lotus Rose Emporium a Noosa based, family-owned and operated business, offering customers designs that are stylish but above all, practical, comfortable and affordable. The designs are created in cool, breathable fabrics - cotton, linen, silk, and rayon - and are available to suit most sizes and shapes.

They also stock other well-known labels, including Namastai, Lula Soul, Lululife, Holiday and Mozaic. This ensures a wide range of tastes and individual needs are catered for; so that you can find the perfect outfit to match your Noosa lifestyle.

Ma Petite Boutique is a Designer Fashion Reclaimed Boutique. What really makes Ma Petite Boutique clothing and accessories stand out is the excellent quality and the friendly service from store owner Virginie Taylor, who not only has a good eye for style and fashion - but also value, and exceptionally well-made clothing .The range of apparel at Ma Petite Boutique is similar to what you would find at any high-end store without the high price tag.

Gifts of Art Store The shop holds a large range of super-soft Turkish cotton and bamboo towels, beautiful Turkish rugs in-stock and custom order for special requirements-stunning embroidered bedspreads in jewel colours and a multitude of beautiful dishes. They also wash and repair oriental hand-made rugs as well.

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Miu Miu Twist Eau de Toilette As an epic doesn’t stop after a single chapter, a melodrama after one scene, or a planet after a solitary orbit - the starstudded story of Miu Miu Twist must go on - with plenty of plot twists. An enthralling collision of classic and une xp e c te d ingredients continues, with opening notes of mandarin and apple blossom, a tender heart of white amber accord and a base of rich yet delicate cedar wood, which softens the sweeter notes of tonka bean.

WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL ALIVE? BOSS parfums move into female territory with their new fragrance - ALIVE. Created entirely by women, for women - who make bold moves. Women representing the spirit of ALIVE understand that spontaneity and happiness are as important to their story as dedication and focus.

It’s a fresh take on feminine freedom.

BOSS ALIVE eau de parfume RRP 30ml $90; 50ml $119; 80ml $162.

CK EVERYONE authentic - inclusive liberated.

A bold new fragrance for every generation heralding an iconic chapter in the CK ONE story.

Inspired by the authentic and youthful-minded, who are unconstrained by boundaries, gender norms and definitions, and bursting with endless possibilities.

A gender-neutral fragrance with top notes of organic orange, mid notes of blue tea accord and dry notes of cedarwood - exuding clean freshness with 79% naturally sourced ingredients - ignoring the traditional signifiers of gender.

Eau de Toilette Spray RRP 50ml $59; 100ml $79iconic Tiffany Blue® hue.

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SALVATORE FERRAGAMO SIGNORINA RIBELLE An inner super-power is incapsulated in an irresistible fragrance that elevates ordinary elements with unexpected blends.

Opening with a fruity combination of mandarin and red pear, spiced up by pink pepper, the scent is an explosion of white floral notes, including Tiaré and orange flowers, mixed with a delicate Yang Ylang molecule especially designed for the essence. The feminine heart is contrasted by the elegant woody base of deep sandalwood and fresh musk, then enriched with unexpected gourmand notes of Italian vanilla gelato and exotic coconut milk. 100ml RRP $167

Miu Miu Twist Eau de Toilette RRP 30ml $95; 50ml $130;100ml $175.

PACO RABANNE Olympea Onyx EDP

GUCCI GUILTY LOVE EDITION POUR H Living free from expectations, Gucci Guilty Love Edition Pour Homme commands the same attention as the individual who wears the fragrance. A new modern aromatic Fougère spicy green scent, its striking spirit is characterized in vibrant cold spices, citrus and enigmatic masculine aromatic woods.

Gucci Guilty Love Edition Pour Femme EDP 50ml $140; 90ml $185 Gucci Guilty Love Edition Pour Femme EDT 0ml $110; 90ml $145

Offering an oriental blend of the fresh and the sensual. Water jasmine and ginger flower. Sensual salty vanilla wrapped in cashmere wood.

A divine fragrance. 80ml RRP $165

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WHEN SIAN HOWARD MOVED TO SYDNEY FROM ADELAIDE AND COMPLETED A WEEK-LONG MAKEUP COURSE IN A BID TO GAIN A JOB SHE DIDN’T ENVISAGE IT LEADING TO A CAREER IN MAKEUP ARTISTRY.

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ut the Sunshine Coast woman enjoyed it so much she sought out further study and as luck would have it ended up training in movie and special effects makeup on the Gold Coast with Oscar-winning makeup artist Peter Frampton.

Since gaining a Diploma of Cinemagraphic Makeup in 2005 from the Frampton Institute Sian has worked as a makeup artist in film, television and fashion as well as bridal work. Her makeup has enhanced many celebrity faces including those on the Red Carpet at The Logies.

And in 2016 a highlight of her career was working as key makeup artist on Australian feature film Broke.

From creating prosthetics to making subtle changes the character-driven transformations she has helped create have been some of the most enjoyable aspects of her work.

“I can help to put actors into their characters,” she said.

Makeup can be used to enhance or detract from an actor’s beauty as the role demands or add to the realism of a scene.

Making an actor red-faced and sweaty, for example, can give them the appearance of experiencing a hot summer day and help them get into their character, she said.

Sian is just as dedicated to her craft when she assists local actors in her work as resident makeup artist for Coolum Theatre productions.

Creating the characters in Rocky Horror Picture Show and Alice in Wonderland have been just some of the performances that have benefited from her makeup skills.

Sian has been a recent guest speaker at the Sunshine Coast Screen Collective meeting at the Peregian Beach Digital Hub and like colleagues is keen to attract more film production to the Sunshine Coast region.

“We’ve got the locations and the skills but most of that work is still in Brisbane and the Gold Coast,” she said.

Whether her work involves special effects for a film, making up a model for a fashion shoot or a bridal party she approaches every face as a unique, individual and original creative opportunity.

Sian’s bridal work has been featured on wedding blogs, WIN News and in Queensland Brides magazine. She has made up the faces of Mrs Australia 2015, a Miss Universe State Finalist, Summer Surf Girl and contestants from Australia’s Next Top Model and So You Think You Can Dance.

Top - Sian Howard at work (Credit: Bliss Photography) Styled wedding shoot at Old Dairy Maleny (Credit: Angela Cannavo Photography) She can be contacted on phone 0414 232 801, email info@sianhoward.com

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LUMINOUS COLOURS It’s time to brighten up your wardrobe, with splashes of colour, bright patterns, block colour combinations, and tropical prints.

Pure linen Designed in Noosa...

Available from ZEPHYR Mary St Noosaville

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Noosa’s home of fashion NOOSA’S CLASSY LADY Gympie Tce Noosaville

Designer Fashion Reclaimed Boutique Shoes, Dresses and more...

Available at Ma Petite Boutique Noosa Junction

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ARCHE - The most comfortable shoes direct from France New season casual available from DIANAS SHOES Bay Village Hastings Street

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LOVE AUTUMN! Left: Stuart Weitzman Shoes available from DIANAS of NOOSA Bay Village

Hastings Street Above, Left, below & right: Eliza’s Boutique, stockist of exclusive French and Italian labels not available elsewhere in Australia.

ELIZA’S Hastings St, Noosa

LEFT Direct from France ARCHE shoes RIGHT: The label the Stars love to wear...

STUART WEITZMAN Available from DIANAS of NOOSA

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It’s all about the look - add a soft sheer shirt or sweeping loose top to add interest and appeal to the look.

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Luxury label DANIELE ANCARANI Available from DIANAS of NOOSA

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Genuine imported from the USA and South America handcrafted leather & western wear including Johnny Wass Available from WEST N COLOUR Kenilworth

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RIGHT: Designer Fashion Reclaimed Boutique Shoes, Dresses and more...

Featured right are PRADA Handbags Available at Ma Petite Boutique Noosa Junction

RIGHT: & Below Born from a desire to provide luxury staples with a premium natural fabric, Lou Lou Australia provides a collection of contemporary, luxuriously soft wardrobe essentials and elevated loungewear crafted with our custom made Natural Bamboo Fabric.

Our concept combines luxury, softness and comfort with a relaxed feel to match our relaxed Noosa Heads lifestyle. We love comfort, we love to travel and we love slow living, so we have created a collection to reflect our lifestyle by providing a sustainable range with casual simplicity and style that is versatile and suitable for all shapes and sizes.

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ABOVE MICHELA RUFFINO imported shoes

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Mela Purdie ‘Piper Shirt in Feline Satin’ $395. Available in sizes 8-20 in-store and online.

Available at Zambezee, Noosa Heads & Mooloolaba.

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Mela Purdie ‘Ruffled Shirt in Catseye Print Satin’ $415. Available in sizes 6-22 in-store and online.

Available at Zambezee, Noosa Heads & Mooloolaba.

ZAMBEZEE Bay Village, Hastings Street and Mooloolaba

Mela Purdie ’Soft Shirt in Monet Floral’ $365.

Available in sizes 8-22 in-store and online.

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Come and see our NEW range of homewares and furniture with the ‘Bahamas feel’...

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Large selection of statement pieces, large lampshades and pieces to make your house or apartment feel like home...

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SE E SA W PI N G PO N G JU M P O RI EN TI Q U E H U M ID IT Y EL M N AU D IC VA SS A LL I PH IL O SO PH Y ES FO IL RU BY YA YA

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Fashion Label ‘BONITA’ Beautiful summer range of casual fashion Available from: Uncle George Hastings St Noosa Heads

Above: Sensational OPERA Swimwear Fashion, homewares and every thing to make you or your home look great! available at Classy Lady on Gibson in Noosaville

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Left: On set of “Home & Away” When he moved on to sound engineering, Crawford’s were building a production house working on the television series Homicide. Bill wrote a letter to Crawford Productions and went in for an interview. They needed a music editor.

“I said, yep, I can do that. My mother’s a composer, I know everything about music,” he told them.

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had the idea of slowing down but I don’t want to stop doing what I do,” he said.

Life is a journey for Bill whose amazing career has always flowed along by luck or chance – “sometimes gelling, sometimes not”.

With parents involved in the theatre Bill was destined to work in the industry. As a child he performed puppet theatre, in his youth photography was his interest.

But when he left school he went to Caulfield Tech College and then RMIT in Melbourne to study engineering. “I hated it,” he said. “I failed. It was an awful time in my life. I was 18-19. My mother was writing the opening and closing songs at the Tivoli theatre. I walked in there and thought, this is magic. I can work here. I went back to RMIT, left my books in a pile for someone else and said, that’s it, I quit.”

Bill knocked on the door at the Tivoli and asked for a job, starting the same day.

He was soon working backstage operating the flies that move the backdrops up and down.

At that time Channel 9 was building Studio 9. They needed someone to work the flies so he found himself working on the Graham Kennedy Show.

“I was on the fly floor looking down on production, soaking in every inch of how it worked,” he said.

music in his life.

“It’s all right I can teach you,” he told Bill.

“I was editing music for Homicide,” he said.

At the time Crawford Productions was a small company of 14-20 people and everyone had a chance to switch between the different aspects of production.

He was soon working the cameras with company co-founder Dorothy Crawford and learning all he could about the theatre from the former actress and voice artist.

Then he began directing.

Bill directed national and international favourites including The Sullivans, Homicide, Division 4 and Cop Shop.

An offer to direct a 13 episode series, The Godfather, brought him to Sydney where he was introduced to the directors and producers in the Sydney scene and acclaim.

“If one has a prime, in my life that was it,” he said.

A large production came his way – High Country starring John Waters. A year later he was asked to produce, A Fortunate Life, an 8-hour mini-series based on the book

by AB Facey, with a budget of whatever he

needed. It was a huge undertaking involving negotiations on land use, outdoor locations with horses and the growing of a wheat crop. Businessman Alan Bond offered access to his extensive land holdings. “Tell me what you want and you can have it.” He told Bill.

“I learnt one of the biggest lessons of my life to surround myself with people who know a lot more than I do,” he said.

When there were scenes required in Egypt the film introduced him to today’s equivalent of a green screen - a glass shot.

Unheard of today, the crew painted the pyramids on a glass screen and the actors performed behind it.

“It was a lesson in mental terms – you can do whatever you can imagine,” he said.

More recently in Sydney Bill has p r o d u ce d and directed the TV series All Saints, produced Packed to the Rafters and directed Winners and Losers all for the Seven Network.

Among his feature f ilms are The Interview featuring Hugo Weaving and Tony Martin and the telefeature The Killing Field, starring Rebecca Gibney and Peter O’Brien.

Soon after moving to Noosa five months ago Bill discovered the Sunshine Coast Screen Collective at Peregian Beach Digital Hub and it welcomed him with open arms.

Already he has delivered a talk and conducted a week-long residency. He was asked to help with music video and took on the production. Sidewalk Love Cafe was filmed on Moffat Beach, edited at the Peregian Beach hub and is due for release early next year.

His advice to newcomers to the industry is to be focused and consider it as an Olympic athlete would their sport. “ I would tell them what a long, hard road it is. It’s just hard work,” he said.

He is now sourcing finance for a feature film based on a script written by his partner Tonya Stangherlin titled “T bird and the island of lost cats” to be shot in Noosa.

“Why wouldn’t you shoot it in Noosa.

Everything is here,” he said.

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style your man MOSCHINO TOY BOY Moschino’s first fragrance for men speaks to a unique, dynamic, enthusiastic and passionate man, who is not afraid to reveal his more tender and playful side.

Created by perfumer Yann Vasnier, the scent opens with top notes of Italian bergamot, pink berries and nutmeat, sweetened by rose, flax flowers and magnolia. With cashmeran and Haitian vetiver rounding off the spicy-woody-ambery fragrance.

Moschino Toy Boy EDP 50ml RRP $105; 100ml RRP $135

Shutran 3-in-1 Men’s Wash

Young Living’s Shutran™ 3-in-1 Men’s Wash is a shampoo, face wash and body wash all in one. Formulated with Shutran essential oil blend, aloe, ucuuba nut oil and other naturally derived ingredients, this cleanser is gentle, effective, smells great and will keep you fresh and clean from crown to toe all day long. Created specifically for men and infused with our rich, woodsy Shutran essential oil blend, this unique essential oil body wash will leave you feeling confident and bold.

RRP $52.80 Available: www.youngliving.com.au

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The Bald Truth

IS YOUR RECEDING HAIRLINE MORE DANNY DEVITO THAN JASON STATHAM? FOR MEN (AND WOMEN), HAIR LOSS CAN BE EXTREMELY TRAUMATIC, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM.

ost hair loss is genetic. However some medications, diseases and inflammatory conditions can result in hair loss. Factors can include, chemical or medical trauma, stress, genetics - pattern hair loss, extreme dieting, vitamin or mineral deficiency and Alopecia.

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Early intervention is key, as soon as you notice hair thinning consult your doctor. A few basic changes to diet and lifestyle could make a difference.

On a lighter note, if the thought of a hair transplant leaves you feeling a bit ‘Donald Trumped’, there is good news for the follicly challenged. You can embrace the change, the buzz cut is back. Hot on the catwalks with Tom Hardy and even Prince William supporting the jarhead look, you’ll be on trend without even trying.

And if there’s nothing left on top, then you are in good company with Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson and surfing legend Kelly Slater all supporting the, ‘no hair don’t care’ policy!

Medical Advice: Correct diagnosis and treatment must be provided by a fully qualified trained professional. You should always seek the advice of a doctor or health care professional before undergoing any treatment.

Check out Stephen Handisides on Instagram @shandisides Twitter @shandisides and http://www.modernmalemindset.com

Shop 2 & 3 Sandcastles, 1 Hastings Street (beachside woods end of hastings st.)

NOOSA HEADS - Ph: 0497 873 167

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Peregian wow!

FOR LOVERS OF FOOD, WINE & FASHION

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ith its towering Norfolk Pines nestled along the shoreline park, and the many wonders of nature in the surrounding National Parks and pristine beach, that form the worldrecognised Noosa Biosphere, it is now wonder that Peregian Beach is so popular.

Just over the sandhills at the southern end of the beach you’ll find Peregian Environmental Park, an area of Wallum Heath, which bursts into a colourful profusion of wildflowers in Spring.

On the western side is Lake Weyba National Park and Lake Weyba which feeds into the estuary at Noosa Heads. The area is rich with native wildlife and flora.

Its friendly village atmosphere and laid-back lifestyle, makes Peregian Beach a favourite destination for savvy locals and clever tourists, who are seeking a quiet shopping experience away from the bustle of Noosa Heads.

Peregian Beach offers visitors an excellent selection of casual and trendy restaurants, bars, cafés and take-aways dotted all around the central, village square - all interconnected by quaint lanes and pathways. Visitors are free to choose the perfect spot for a coffee, luncheon or dinner. And, those wanting a picnic or fish’n’chips in the park are well catered for as well.

Tables and seating are dotted around the area to make it easy to take a little break, when seeking out the bargains on offer at the surrounding boutiques.

ABOVE: Barramundi gf Seared Barramundi, savoy cabbage,artichoke and root vegetable barigoule, baby chat potatoes PERIWINKLE Restaurant

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A market day is held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, when live music attracts large crowds to the to the lawn in front of the Peregian Beach Surf Club.

It’s definitely a family-friendly little beachside town.

ABOVE: Periwinkle Avocado Toast Crushed avocado,roasted cherry tomatoes, chickpeas,fetta cheese, lemon juice,herbs,and two poached eggs. vegetable barigoule, baby chat potatoes

A welcoming slice of French flair Chef/owner Frank Boulay of Periwinkle Restaurant in Peregian Beach, seduces diners with a taste of authentic, French bistro-style cooking using fresh, locally grown produce, supplemented by the very best ingredients available.

The new autumn menu is absolutely delicious so don’t delay in trying it out...

With a leaning towards delicious fresh seafood, hand-crafted sourdough breads, char-grilled beef and local seasonal vegetables, as well as poultry and vegetarian options, the menu offers a tantalising taste of France without the price of a plane ticket.

The perfect spot for a relaxing breakfast, leisurely luncheon or romantic dinner.

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Noosaville.

Just like their original Frenchies Brasserie on Sy d n e y ’s Northern Beaches, the Noosaville v e n u e has been inspired by Paris’s popular neighbourhood brasseries – with a relaxed vibe in keeping with Noosa’s laid-back,beachy environment.

Head chef, Fabian Oliveau’s menu features a good selection of French favourites for those craving a little touch of French flair. There’s a carefully curated wine list to complement, and those desserts!!

Where: 11/4 Thomas St. Noosaville When: Open lunch (Fri-Sun 11am-2pm), Drinks (Fri-Sun 2-5pm) & Dinner (Tue-Sun from 5pm) www.frenchiesbrasserie.com.au

Spicing It Up In Maleny..

3rd annual Sunshine Coast Asian Food Festival Once again this fabulous festival returned to the serene grounds of Spicers Tamarind Retreat, where friends and families enjoyed an afternoon of vibrant asian street food, refreshing beverages and great sounds.

The Tamarind’s acclaimed Head Chef, Daniel Jarrett was on-hand to oversee the dining options and give some handy tips to home cooks in the cooking demonstrations.

Essential Culinary Oils Pack Nothing feels more festive than the aromas and tastes of your favourite recipes. Whip up your dishes and drinks with Lemon, Oregano, Spearmint and Tangerine essential oils. These kitchen staples make creating homemade treats a snap. RRP $85.55 Available from:www.youngliving.com.au

Big Rosella Festival If you love Rosellas, whether it’s a tangy homemade conserve, served hot scones and freshly whipped cream; or a fruity relish, you will definitely want to visit this festival.

Where: 2 Riley Rd. Woolooga When: Sun 3rd May (9am-4pm) Info: www.ccskitchen.com.au

Cooloola Farm trail Gympie will be showing her finest produce and local sourced goodies, as you follow the Cooloola Farm Trail this May. It’s your opportunity to source farm gate to plate products, as well as tour some of the local farms over the weekend. And, as there won’t be huge crowds, you can enjoy without the worries of Coronavirus.

Where: Gympie region When: Sat 2nd-Sun 3rd May Info: www.gympieregionalproduce.com.au

FISH - dock to table

OUR EVER-CHANGING, AND EXCITING NOOSA DINING SCENE… Thomas Corner Without missing a beat, Thomas Corner has changed hands and the menu favourites are still in good hands, as the chef has been there for 7 years, and the last two as head chef.

There is no better place in Thomas Street to take in the river views and enjoy the cooling water breezes. Great cocktail menu and friendly staff make any meal a pleasure.

Where: 1/20 Thomas St. Noosaville When: Mon-Fri (12pm until late), Sat & Sun (8am until late) www.thomascorner.com.au

Frenchies Brasserie Owners, David and Michelle invite diners to experience a little bit of France right here in

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Loving the Malay Fish C u r r y at new restaurant F I S H Parkridge,

conveniently positioned n e a r Noosa4Sale’s stylish, new office in Parkridge residential community. They make great coffee and fabulous Margaritas, which makes it the perfect destination for a business lunch, dinner or meeting spot. There’s also a Providore for those special take home treats too.

Where: Parkridge, 75 Resort Dve, Noosa Heads When: Mon - Sun Coffee/muffins etc (from 7am), Lunch (12-2.30om), Dinner (5.30-8.30pm) www.fishparkridge.com.au

Living La Vida Seafood It’s a long way from Launceston to Noosa, but well worth the journey, for Sarah and Nick Hooper, who are the new owners of La Vida Restaurant.

Chef Nicholas Hooper and wife, Sarah Graham-Hooper are bringing their trademark, Italian-style seafood cooking to Noosa, while showcasing the very best Tasmanian seafood available, including crayfish (my favourite) alongside local regional produce.

Where: 11 Hastings Street When: 7 days (4 - 10.30pm) www.lavidarestaurant.com.au

The Steamed Bun Co. New to the Junction, The Steamed Bun Co aims to make the best steamed buns you’ve ever placed in your mouth. If you’ve ever tasted these soft and delicious steamed buns at the Noosa Junction Twilight Market, then you’ll know what to expect - plus a little bit more. Owners, Richard and Michelle are well-known in the local food scene - and are offering customers take-home packs of buns, ready to be heated and consumed.

Duck Buns are still my favourite!

Where: Lanyana Way, Noosa Junction info: www.thesteamedbunco.com

Noosa Italian has been awarded the

RES TAURANT & PIZZA ON THE RIVER

Certificate of Ospitalità Italiana Plaque from the Italian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) Ospitalità Italiana is a quality seal of certification conferred to quality Italian Restaurants all over the world recognised by the Italian Government

A little love WHERE ARE THEY NOW

Northern Italian cuisine and Wood fire pizza on the waterside Absolute waterfront dining on the Marina 2 Parkyn Court, Noosa Marina Tewantin www.noosaitalianrestaurant.com.au www.facebook.com/noosaitalian BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Ph 0434 190 573 NoosaStyleLiving

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Sunshine FOOD, FUN, BEACH & COFFEE

ICONIC ASIAN DINING...

EMBASSY XO, IS ONE OF THOSE RESTAURANTS THAT RESONATE WITH YOUR INNER FOODIE SOUL.

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ith it’s ultra-modern take on Asian cuisine, executive chef James Wu and his talented team have created a menu that takes diners on a flavour and texture journey, to the peak of gastronomic pleasure.

XO’s dining room and lounge bar are framed by louvres that open

FIVE INGREDIENT VEGAN 100 simple, fast, modern recipes By: Katy Beskow Published by: Quadrille Publishing RRP $39.99 From the author of 15 Minute Vegan, Five Ingredient Vegan showcases simple yet exciting recipes using five ingredients or fewer. It’s perfect for vegans and nonvegans alike looking for effortless ways to introduce plant-based meals into their everyday cooking. Katy Beskow is the expert on making easy meals for home cooks – even if you’re not confident in the kitchen or with vegan cooking.

Using ingredients available from your local supermarket and with a list of larder essentials, plus helpful tips throughout, you’ll have everything you need to fill food with taste and texture.

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wide to let in the welcoming sea breezes of Sunshine Beach, offering diners a haven from the summer/autumn heat.

The restaurant offers inside and outside dining options, with comfortable banquette and traditional seating, and a private bar area where cocktails are mixed with aplomb.

It’s the perfect venue for a pre or post dinner catchup with family and friends, or a romantic assignation. It’s also the perfect place for an after work glass of wine and their tempting small tasting plate options.

Their wine and beer list is extensive, covering imported and Australian classics, as well as new age offerings from up-and-coming wine labels and boutique brewers.

FALASTIN

By: Sammi Tamimi and Tara Wigley Published by: Ebury Press RRP $49.99 This groundbreaking and modern Middle Eastern cookbook, is a love letter to a place and its people. Sami retraces the lineage and evolution of the territory, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River, up north to Galilee and inland to Nazareth. Featuring an evocative collection of over 110 unforgettable recipes, offering traditional and contemporary recipes that have been handed down through generations. Written for the busy home cook - and including stories that will make you want to find out more.

R E STA U R A N T • Y U M C H A WINE BAR • CELLARS • MARKETS The restaurant lists also utilise the buying power of Embassy’s own boutique cellars in Sunshine Beach and Noosa Junction to keep the prices affordable for diners. And, XO regularly holds Pop-Up Wine nights, where you can come along for a small fee, to taste new wines with complementing tastes from the kitchen, talk to the winemaker and enjoy the company of like-minded people.

And, if you love Yum Cha you can’t go past XO for luncheon on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

The perfect day or night out.

BEATRIX BAKES

By: Natalie Paull Published by: Hardie Grant Books RRP $45.00 For Natalie Paull, baking is a gift. It’s also a powerful elixir of pleasure, connection, generosity and joy. In this lovely6 book, Natalie indulges in baking’s sweetest moments, with more than 70 recipes inspiring bakers of all strengths to mix and match, to make recipes their own - whether it’s a Lemon Curd cream crepe cake or Pecan Maple Cinnamon scrolls. Sparkling with Natalie’s distinct voice and packed with full colour photography, illustrations and rock-solid tips for the perfect bake.

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GOODNESS GRACIOUS THERE’S A NEW ORGANIC CAFE IN COOROY...

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n 2012 along with herr two daughters Jill Milne opened her first café in Yandina. The Goodness Gracious Yandina became an Organic and totally Gluten free Café, with everything made in house.

Jills philosophy was to make food simple and tasty!

Encouraging people who have dietary issues to eat out, using fresh wholesome ingredients for people who want to eat real food. And so their journey began, their customers were wonderful and many have become friends. The café has always been a community space used by groups, crafters.

As their reputation grew so did the team, nine years later on they had the opportunity of taking over a beautiful space in 9 Garnet Street in Cooroy and so the Goodness Gracious Cooroy began.

Opening their doors in January the lovely people of the Cooroy and Hinterland area soon discovering the cafe.

The Goodness Gracious Café welcomes community groups, for cooking classes, including learning to crochet and also having knitting programs starting this year.

With knitting and crochet all over the café they encourage you to have a go whilst you are there for a cuppa. The finished squares are joined to make blankets which are donated to Vinnies for distribution.

Offering Gluten Free treats, Dairy Free. Vegan, Paleo and Keto options too, catering is also available Open seven days a week, closing only on Public Holidays. Monday –Friday 7am to 3pm Weekends 7am to 2pm We would love to meet you soon... Jill and the team.

Gluten free country café - Come in for our tasty dishes, try our big breakfasts & organic delights...

Stop by and taste historic Cooroy... The first stop for exploring the Noosa hinterland townships of Cooran, Pomona & Kin Kin

Relax and try our organic coffee blend and delicious cakes... perfect place for morning tea and a bit of knitting....

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13 Garnet Street COOROY P: 5302 4668 Mon - Friday 7-3pm Sat & Sun 7-2pm

COOKED FISH & CHIPS... & FRESH SEAFOOD MARKET.

Licensed alfresco eating area... enjoy!

Choose from a selection of fresh local and imported fish cooked to perfection by our chefs. We also offer a wide range of homemade snacks to complement your meal as well as our famous tender calamari and chunky chips.

LOCAL COOKED PRAWNS/ OYSTERS & FISH LARGE SELECTION OF FRESH SEAFOOD SALADS & SEAFOOD PLATTERS

Eat Like The Animals WHAT NATURE TEACHES US ABOUT THE SCIENCE OF HEALTHY EATING By: David Raubenheimer & Stephen J. Simpson Published by: HarperCollins RRP $35.00 How is it that a baboon, a cat and a locust instinctively know exactly what to eat for balanced nutrition, and we humans can’t seem to figure it out?

David Raubenheimer and Stephen J. Simpson have been studying appetite in animals, transforming the science of nutrition with their findings. In Eat Like the Animals they take us on a journey from jungle to laboratory - and back to our own kitchens, to understand how and why we eat, how appetites are fed and regulated, and how, in the end, it all comes back to protein. Mixing a nutritionally balanced diet, with a precise ratio of protein to fats and carbohydrate, seems daunting - but animals, from apes to cockroaches, manage it instinctively. It all comes down to the essential role of appetite to communicate the body’s needs to the brain. Humans have this ability too, but our appetites have been hijacked in the modern food environment, causing obesity and the serious diseases that come with it.

Armed with this knowledge, they explain simple steps you can take towards eating a more natural diet for optimal health and a longer life.

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Passionfruit lovers rejoice, this season has become even sweeter with an abundance of deliciously sweet and tangy fruit gracing our supermarket shelves and local farmers markets.

On the farm WHAT’S FRESH ON THE PLATE

Australian-grown passionfruit are available all year round, but there are two main supply peaks - summer and winter. The three main varieties are purple Misty Gems and Sweethearts, and the large Panamas.

And, did you know that one serve of passionfruit (2) is a great source of fibre (5g), vitamin C (11mg) and also low in kilojoules.

Also, if you keep your fruit in a plastic bag in the fridge they will last for a month.

Alternatively, just throw extra fruit in the freezer - as is - to use at a later date.

Passionfruit, Wasabi & Sesame Dressing Ingredients: 1/4 cup passionfruit pulp (3-4) 2 tbsp lime juice 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tsp honey

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1-2 tsp wasabi paste pinch sea salt Method: 1. Place passionfruit pulp, lime juice, oil, honey, 1 tsp wasabi paste, and a pinch salt in a jar. Cover and shake well.

2. Taste dressing, adjust seasoning

and add additional wasabi if desired.

Stir through sesame seeds.

3. Serve dressing spooned over a fresh garden salad, steamed vegetables, barbecued prawns, or blackened salmon. Can also be used as a marinade for chicken.

Recipe:aussiepassionfuit.com.au

Creamy Passionfruit Curd: Ingredients: 4 egg yolks 1/2 cup (110g) castor sugar 50ml lemon juice 3 passionfruit, pulp removed 80g unsalted butter, chopped

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PERFECT FOR AFTERNOON TEA, OR IN THE KIDDIES’ LUNCH BOXES. Ingredients: 200gm butter, softened 90g icing sugar 60ml (1/4 cup) lime juice 1tsp vanilla paste or extract 225g plain flour 100g cornflour 1 cup passionfruit curd Lime Butter: 225g icing sugar 75g unsalted butter, room temperature 30ml (11/2 tbsp) lime juice Method: 1. To make the biscuits, beat butter, icing sugar, lime juice and vanilla paste with an electric mixer for 3 minutes, until pale and creamy.

2. Sift flour and cornflour over the butter mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until well-combined. Refrigerate 10 mins to firm

up slightly.

3. Preheat oven to 160C and line two oven trays with baking paper.

4. Roll a heaped tablespoon of dough into a ball, place on lined tray and press lightly with the tines of a fork to form a crosshatch pattern on the top. Repeat with remaining dough to make 24 biscuits.

5. Bake approx 14 minutes until just golden. Cool briefly on trays, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

6. To make lime butter, beat all ingredients with an electric mixer for 3 mins until pale and creamy.

7, Top half the biscuits with lime butter and refrigerate 15 mins to firm up. Top lime

Method: 1. Whisk together yolks and sugar until combined.

2. Place the mixture saucepan with the remaining ingredients.

3. Cook, stirring constantly, over a very low heat until mixture is thick.

4. Pour into a 250ml sterilised jar, seal and set aside to cool.

5. Keeps in fridge for up to two weeks.

butter with a spoonful of cooled passionfruit curd and sandwich with remaining biscuits.

Store sandwiched biscuits in an airtight container in the eh fridge for up to 3 days.

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Baked Apricots with Bay & Honey Serves 4-6 My friend Louise gave me this recipe. While there is very little better than a fresh apricot eaten straight from the tree, if you are lucky enough to have a good crop you will need to be a little more imaginative. Baking apricots is a great idea as it intensifies the flavour and will bring the best out of any fruit that is not quite perfectly ripe.

The combination of spices in this syrup really does seem to bring out different aspects of the apricot’s flavour – herbal and even a little spicy. Baking them whole, with the stones (pits) still inside, adds another layer of complexity, with nutty, almond flavours emerging.

Try this alongside a scoop of good-quality vanilla icecream or with double (heavy) cream. (Of course, there is nothing to stop you having both.) This recipe would also work well with fresh peaches.

PREPARATION: 15 minutes COOKING: 45 minutes 100 g/3½ oz (scant cup) runny honey 5 cardamom pods, cracked opened generous pinch of saffron threads 1 teaspoon coarse (kosher) sea salt 3 small bay leaves 10 apricots Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4.

Put the honey, 100ml/3½ fl oz (scant ½ cup) water, the cardamom pods, saffron, salt and bay leaves into a small pan. Place over medium heat and cook until the mixture comes to a boil. Simmer gently for 3 minutes and then remove from the heat.

Place the whole apricots in a small baking dish big enough to hold the apricots quite snugly – you don’t want too much space between them. Pour over the honey mixture, using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to scrape out any saffron threads that have stuck to the side of the pan.

Roast the apricots in the oven for 40 minutes, removing them to baste and turn every so often, or until they are very soft, but still hold their shape.

Remove from the heat and either serve immediately or set aside until cool and then store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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Planting advice & recipes from Great Dixter By: Aaron Bertelsen Published by: Phaidon RRP $49.95 In this book Bertelsen aims to show that with very little planning and effort, growing and cooking you own fruit and vegetables can be an immensely pleasurable and rewarding experience.

Inspired by his beautifully bijoux courtyard kitchen garden, he endeavours to share his expert knowledge and practical information on growing fruit and veges in containers.

From a Pea shoot risotto to a Basil pavlova - even homemade drinks like Rhubarb gin and Fruit vodka.

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RICK STEIN’S SECRET FRANCE

Published by: BBC Books RRP $49.99 Almost 20 years after French Odyssey, Rick returns to his beloved France to discover real, simple French cooking, distilled into this collection of 120 brand-new delicious recipes. Over 50 years ago, Rick first set foot in France and now returns with his characteristic passion and joie de vivre to make us fall in love with French food all over again.

Rick’s meandering quest through the byways and back roads of rural France sees him pick-up inspiration from Normandy to Provence. And, now serves up incredible recipes: chicken stuffed with mushrooms and Comté, grilled bream with aioli from the Languedoc Coast, a duck liver parfait bursting with flavour, and a recipe for the most perfect raspberry tar…plus so much more.

Fig and Frangipane Tarts

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he idea for these little tarts comes from the delightful southern town of Uzès. At dinner one night, I had a fig tart and was intrigued by the fact that it had this delicious moelleux texture in the centre. On leaving, I asked for the recipe and was told, sorry, they bought it in. Sadly, this happens so much in French restaurants – the cost of staff I’m afraid. What I took to be subtlety was probably simply that the tart had been cooked from frozen and was still slightly underdone in the centre. This is a proper version and quite delicious. I favour crème fraiche with these.

FIG AND FRANGIPANE TARTS MAKES 6 x 10CM TARTLETS Shortcrust pastry 170g plain white flour, plus extra for rolling 100g cold unsalted butter, cubed Pinch of salt

1 egg yolk 1-2 tbsp ice-cold water Filling 100g butter, at room temperature 100g caster sugar 2 eggs, beaten ½ tsp almond extract 100g ground almonds 9 figs, quartered 1 tbsp flaked almonds To serve 1 tsp icing sugar 6 tbsp crème fraiche Essential Kit You will need 6 loose-bottomed 1012cm tarlet tins For the pastry, put the flour, butter and salt in a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Transfer to a bowl and add the egg yolk mixed with a tablespoon of cold water to make a smooth but not sticky dough. Add the extra water if required

Put the dough on a floured work surface, roll it out and line 6 loose-bottomed 10–12cm tartlet tins. Chill for about 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200°C/Fan 180°C. Line each tin with a circle of baking parchment or foil, add baking beans and bake blind for 10 minutes. Remove the beans and paper, then put the tins back in the oven for a further 5 minutes. Turn the oven down to 190°C/Fan 170°C. While the pastry cases are cooking make the frangipane. Beat the butter and sugar together in a bowl until you have a smooth paste. Gradually whisk in the eggs and almond extract, then stir in the ground almonds and mix well.

Divide the mixture between the pastry cases and arrange 6 fig wedges on top of each tart. Scatter with some of the flaked almonds and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden. Dust with a little icing sugar and serve warm or at room temperature with some crème fraiche.

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Snickers Bars Raw Base Ingredients 1 ½ cups cashews 1 cup almonds 3 tbsp melted coconut oil 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup Peanut Caramel Ingredients 1 cup soaked pitted dates 4 tbsp peanut butter 3 tbsp coconut cream 5 tbsp whole roasted salted peanuts 2 tbsp maple syrup ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 ½ tbsp. melted coconut oil

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Chocolate Dip Ingredients 200g Dark chocolate, melted (at least 70%) Method Raw Base Place cashews and almonds into food processor in small batches and blitz until you reach consistency of a fine crumb. Pour into a mixing bowl and then add all other ingredients and mix well.

Press into a small baking tray lined with baking paper and press firmly.

Set aside whilst preparing peanut caramel.

Peanut Caramel Once your raw base is made, begin the peanut caramel stage.

In your food processor, place the soft soaked dates, coconut cream, peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla and blitz well until you get a nice wet sticky brown caramel.

You will need to stop and scrape the sides downnumerous times along the way.

Mix in your peanuts and melted coconut oil and then spread a spoonful over each cookie.

Spread caramel mix over evenly and refrigerate for a good hour before chopping into rectangular bars.

Option is to add more peanuts and press them into the top of the caramel.

Chocolate Dip I recommend freezing the bars spread out on trays for at least 20 minutes before choc dipping, as the chocolate will stick much better and you get a slightly thicker coating.

Dip each bar into the melted chocolate by holding the bar with your thumb and pointer finger and spooning the chocolate over.

Place on baking trays lined with baking paper. Freeze for 15 minutes to set before storing in an airtight container in fridge or freezer.

Option is of course to double dip.

Set your chocolate in the fridge or freezer and then dip again once set. Yum!

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Breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks - 7 days from 7am Dinner Wednesday to Saturday

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Between the vines THE JOYS OF THE LAND

Seppeltsfield Espresso MarTawny Preparation time: 5 mins Serves: 1

Seppeltsfield Espresso MarTawny

Shaken not Stirred.

2017 Leeuwin Art Series Chardonnay As the winemaker explains...”The purity on the nose is unmistakable - defined by a fruit spectrum of Japanese pear, Tahitian lime and Meyer lemon. Floral notes combine with subtle spice, highlighted by frangipani, chamomile, cinnamon and cardamom. Delicate notes of cashew, almonds, sesame and graphite are threaded in the background. A clear expression of primary fruit unfolds into a delicate, contoured and layered midpalate, neatly laced with a fine acid structure.

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Fittingly remixed as an Espresso Martawny, this bootleg cocktail takes the bitter-sweet flavours of the original to a new level of complexity.

Seppeltsfield Para Grand Tawny - our recommended expression for the Martawny - is characterized by its luscious texture, with flavours of roasted nut praline, brandied raisins and crème brûlée. This perfectly complements the hedonistic aromas and flavours of quality, freshly brewed espresso.

Along with flavour complexity, the viscosity of Tawny also assists the espresso crema form neatly on the top of the glass, even after vigorous shaking.

Ingredients: 30mL freshly brewed espresso 30mL Seppeltsfield Para Grand Tawny 30mL Vodka 15mL Frangelico liqueur 15mL sugar syrup Ice - cubes or crushed Method: Combine the ingredients into a Boston Shaker and shake vigorously until creamy and frothy.

Finely strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a few coffee beans.

Vi nomofo’s Collaboration wine…

Betty’s Game Rosé 2018

Betty’s Game emerges from a single vineyard of Heathcote vines, where the roots draw on all the history and flavour that lies in the ancient soils, and imbue their grapes with the unfathomable wisdom of the red earth. This Nebbiola Rosé offers imbibers an alluring copper coloured wine with seductive tangerine oil and orange blossom aromas with fleshy raspberry undertones. The palate is pithy, almost sherbety - filled with generous redcurrant, crisp pink grapefruit and Nebbiolo’s distinctive, Campari-like herbaceousness, and a serious bone-dry finish.

Produced in collaboration with Adam (Fozzy) Foster - Betty’s Game.

RRP $16.50 Stockists information: www.vinomofo.com

SOFI Spritz An all-Australian wine cocktail inspired by the Italian-style of aperitivo.

Balanced with sparkling water, citrus & herbal extracts.

Lighter than wine, with a crisp and refreshing bittersweet taste, SOFI is the perfect accompaniment to laid back afternoons - BBQs, picnics, beer gardens and outdoor events.

Blood Orange & Bitters Inspired by the Veneto Spritz - Italy’s most popular

Jurancon Domaine de Souch Moelleux

A natural dessert wine, sublimely elegant and delicious personified. Produced by using local varieties of Petit and Gros Manseng and some Courbu, these sweet wines distinguish themselves with the intensity of the acid backbone.

If you love dessert wine (like me), you’ll be pleasantly surprised by our fabulous find.

Available from artisan wine merchant: www.qedwines.com.au

cocktail. A delicate balance of bitter and sweet makes up for a crisp refreshing taste. Finish with a wedge of lime.

Lemon & Elderflower A take on the Hugo Spritz, a popular cocktail in the Italian alps. The recipe balances the aromatics of the elderflower with the bit of lemon. Finish with a wedge of lemon and sprig of mint.

White Peach & Ginger Inspired by the classic Bellini cocktail. A modern take that blends whit peach and ginger for a light, refreshing cocktail with a subtle, spicy bite. Finish with a wedge of lime and sprig of fresh mint.

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Maleny & Montville A COUNTRY EXPERIENCE

Autumn is here and there’s no better time to venture up the Blackall Range for a scenic drive around the rolling hills. The air is still a little cooler on the range, so it’s always the perfect spot to visit, as take the opportunity to drive through the picturesque villages of Mapleton, Flaxton, Palmwoods, Witta, Montville and Maleny.

Beautiful Opals, ceramics and original art at The Opalcutter

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t’s also the perfect destination for a romantic weekend getaway at a quiet B&B, or to visit a winery or boutique brewery for a taste of something special, before venturing onto one of the tantalising restaurants or coffee shops that can be located all over the mountain. There’s a particularly fabulous bookshop in Maleny that will have

anyone who loves books like me, excited by boundless choice

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The area is a photographers paradise, as every turn boasts glorious views out over the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland, large expanses of lush farmland and glimpses of cattle and goats grazing there happily. With parks and gardens always in bloom, as well as a lake, national park, waterfalls, and lily ponds with friendly ducks and geese waiting to be fed.

Day-trippers and visitors to the area are also provided with a wealth of unique and historical homes and buildings, from old Queenslanders to cute cottages and sprawling homes. There’s enough to satisfy any architecture buff or history lover.

Montville and Maleny are well-known for their back-to-nature culture and fine restaurants, cafés and artisan communities; the whole region is an extremely popular destination for those wishing to get up to the mountains for some super-fresh air and get-back-to-nature adventures. The perfect spot for an idyllic picnic or mountain-top wedding.

It’s the perfect place to enjoy a devonshire tea on a pleasant afternoon, before venturing to your B&B or luxury accommodation - all equipped with every convenience you could possibly need on a perfect getaway.

The region is full of design studios, artisan galleries, potteries and quaint shops, full of wonderful treasures that will always delight - and sometimes mystify. It’s the perfect place to come in search of that perfect present for a special person or occasion - or a treasured art piece for your home.

With the Blackall Range’s close proximity (it’s just an hour’s drive from the heart of Noosa and one and a half hour’s drive from Brisbane), it’s

no wonder that it is the perfect getaway destination for those wishing to take a break from their hectic work schedules, or simply escape the everyday! And, did I mention it is a favourite destination for those wanting a wedding ‘with a view’.

With the Blackall Range’s close proximity (it’s just an hour’s drive from the heart of Noosa, and one and a half hour’s drive from Brisbane), it’s no wonder that it is the perfect getaway destination for those wishing to take a break from their hectic work schedules, or simply escape the everyday!

And, did I mention it is a favourite destination for

those wanting a wedding ‘with a view’.

Be sure to visit Art on Cairncross for an endless selection of the region’s finest artists works, as well as a selection of wonderful collectables.

“Sublime Realities” by Johanna De Maine and Tatsuya Tsutsui. Individual and collaborative works in porcelain inspired by their lives now shared between the Sunshine Coast and Japan and clearly demonstrating their standings in the world of ceramics. April 4 – 26

A n d , definitely The Opalcutter in Montville where you will find, Opalised wood from the Boulder opal fields in Queensland - millions of years in the making! Amazing bright colours of green and blue in between the wood grain pattern.

Simple 18 karat yellow gold ring setting to show the unusual shape of the opal. Available from The Opalcutter, Montville, 07 5442 9598 For more information visit: www. hinterlandtourism.com.au www.hinterlandtourism.com.au

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Hinterland look SEE THE OTHER SIDES OF NOOSA To Fraser Island & Rainbow Beach

Gympie Elanda Point

Wahpunga Kin Kin

Kin Kin Junction

Teewah Coloured Sands

Boreen

Traveston Cooran

Cooloothin

Pinbarren

Laguna Bay

Pomona

Noosa Heads

Cooroy

Kandanga

Tewantin

Federal

Noosaville

Sunshine Beach Sunrise Beach

Carters Ridge Imbil

Castaways Beach

Doonan

Marcus Beach

Eerwah Vale Eumundi

Peregian Beach

Belli Park

Coolum Beach North Ninderry

Coolum Beach Point Arkright Yaroomba Beach

Cooloolabin

Yandina

Gheerulla

Marcoola

Kenilworth

Sunshine Coast Airport Mapleton

Kidaman Cambroon Creek

Conondale

Woombye

Flaxton

Witta

Mudjimba

Nambour

Obi Obi

Montville

Maroochydore

Palmwoods

Maleny

Buderim

Palmview Bald Knob

Booroobin

Landsborough To Brisbane

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Alexandra Headland Mooloolaba Buddina Kawana Waters Bokarina Wurtulla Currimundi Dicky Beach

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Kings Beach Bullock Beach

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Traditional French cuisine... Bon appetit!

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“AUTHENTIC FRENCH COOKING AT ITS BEST! When visiting the Sunshine Coast this is a MUST!! Wonderful French food at its best. Very congenial chef/host. We always find that their 3 course special is always totally amazing. Well balanced choices. Typically elegant French simplicity where no flavours are ruined and the food is so fresh. BON APPETIT. You will not be disappointed.” banksias374 Hobart, Australia Trip Advisor

Le relais bressan F R E N C H R E S TAU R A N T 344-346 Montville Mapleton Road, Flaxton Opens 11:30am Wed to Sunday - Lunch, Coffee & Dinner Phone: (07) 5445 7157 - Licensed Enjoy the country drive - only 50mins from Noosa

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Head up to GYMPIE for the ride of your life...

I have dreamed of taking a journey on the iconic Mary Valley Rattler C17 Class Steam Train for so long, with its historic carriages liveried in gleaming red and black, high reaching steam stack, gushing grey smoke into the air - and coal bins full of rich, black nuggets.

Weighing in at over 80 tonnes and with eight driving wheels - it is no wonder these locomotives were the mainstay of the Queensland Railways steam fleet in days gone by.

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Of course, for those who have lived their whole lives in the Mary Valley - they will have fond memories of the Rattler bringing assistance in times of need, and access to the outside world. If it hadn’t been for James Nash discovering gold in Gympie in 1867, there might never have been a rail line. But, subsequently after fighting between Maryborough and Brisbane for a railway line giving access to the gold and the region’s produce, the Mary Valley Line from Maryborough to Gympie was

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finally completed in 1881 - and later another extension from Gympie to Brooloo.

On the day we travelled, we arrived early at the quaint, historic Gympie Railway Station, that still breathes life into the timber railway architecture, with its rambling platforms covered in flower pots and hanging baskets laden with colour, to catch a glimpse of the Rattler as she rounded the edge of the station, and garner a few early morning photos of her impressive arrival.

The team at Mary Valley Rattler go to great lengths to come up with exciting ‘events’ for visitors to enjoy, including the Rattler Tasting Train, Double Steam at Dusk, Easter trips with an egg hunt in Amamoor, Mother’s Day train, Around the World, The DegusSTATION Train event, Rattler Picnic train; Classic Rattler Run, and Meet the Melbourne Cup. Our trip in the Club Car had us placed right behind the engine, with the windows open to take in the country scenery, and wave at the cars down below. Our trip included a Tasting Plate with a bottle of water and glass of wine, to complement our platter full of local fare - Kenilworth cheeses, Olives, relish and crostini. The perfect way to travel.

When we reached Amamoor we alighted from the train and wandered around the town for a while, before partaking of a cup of tea at the adjacent café, while we waited for the highlight of the trip - watching the engine turn on the turntable for the return journey. Not something you see everyday.

We have to congratulate the untiring, and hardworking volunteers and helpers, who keep this iconic and much-loved train journey ‘alive’ for the benefit of current and future generations. The team ensures the existence of the Mary Valley Rattler, which is run as a notfor-profit organisation. And as that, are always grateful for donations (large or small), and your patronage at the café and gift shop goes towards the preservation of heritage rail in Queensland.

Where: Historic Gympie Station, Tozer St., Gympie Open: 8am - 3pm & other select times for events Phone: 07 5482 2750 When: The Classic Rattler Run - Morning run 9am2.30pm/Afternoon run 1.30-4.30pm (select dates) For full information on upcoming special events, ticketing and fares, visit: www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au

Kenilworth BURSTING WITH LIFE & CHARM

Above: The real thing... Western clothing for gals & guys imported from the USA Available from: WEST N COLOUR Kenilworth

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t’s always a good idea to pack an overnight bag when you venture out along the country road to Kenilworth, with thoughts of generous serves of country food swimming around your mind; and dreams of shopping in the cute township - and perhaps deciding to stay overnight and do the same thing all over again the next day.

There’s so much to see and do in the town with its multifaceted array of cute boutiques, cafés,

restaurants and bakeries, and of course, the country pub! And throughout the year the town plays host to some great events, a Kenilworth ArtsFest; Cheese, Wine and Food Fest; Sunshine Coast Ukulele Fiesta; Kenilworth Show and Rodeo, Campdraft; Quilt and Craft show and so much more.

As I’ve wandered around the township talking to the locals, traders and visitors to the area, one thing has become apparent. The people who come to Kenilworth love the true country feel of a warm welcome, helpful and willing service - and the prospect of one-on-one communication, so lacking in big city shops and venues.

The region is also a drawcard for those looking for a true country experience, with a good selection of B&B’s in the area, as well as natural wonderlands for campers to explore and enjoy.

And, for those looking for a ‘farm to plate’ experience.

On the edge of the shopping precinct, sits the iconic Kenilworth Dairy, Established in 1950, as one of the many rural chefs factories owned by the Kraft Corporation, until in the late 80s, when Kraft moved to centralisation and closed regional factories. At that time, two employees and a local businessman decided that perhaps some of the workers could buy the factory. And they did, renaming it to Kenilworth Country Foods, now Kenilworth Dairies. Now, times have changed - new owner but the dairy is still a local attraction for lovers of fine cheeses, yoghurts and the like. With an onsite café serving fresh lunches, morning and afternoon teas in the undercover entertaining area and surrounding gardens.

There is nothing better than setting out early on a beautiful day for a drive to the country. One place to visit is beautiful Kenilworth, only 40 minutes from Noosa...

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For those looking for a bit of ‘back to nature’ here’s the small town of Imbil just up the road offering 4-wheel driving and camping facilities, that have become extremely popular with weekend trekkers and serious drivers. And, just 8 km from Kenilworth, you’ll also find the State Forest that harbours four perfect camping areas. No bookings are required just self registration.

16 km up the road, just below Lake Borumba, is the working Borumba Deer Park, offering a unique family enjoyment and relaxation experience - with friendly hosts. There are modern amenities and BBQ facilities for visitors.

In other words, you’ll be glad that I suggested packing that overnight bag, as there’s so much to see and do in and around Kenilworth.

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NS Daniel Agdad, Machine / Instrument No. 2 2018, cardboard, paper, brass, nickel, 11 jewel Hermle carriage movement. Mounted on wooden base (Victorian Ash) under low iron glass, 65 x 30.5 x 30.5cm (including glass vitrine)

Art Trail SUNSHINE COAST ART TRAIL

STORY RECONSTITUTED Art on Cairncross presents an intriguing exhibition from March 14 – 29, “Story Reconstituted” by Nathalie Bastier.

Collaged assemblages of gentle femininity combining rusted metals, lacework and ordinary items from yesteryear which speak volumes about social history and cultural expectations. Each work weaves a narrative which touches most lives at some level and often raises a knowing smile. This is followed from April 4 – 26 by “Sublime Realities” by Johanna De Maine and Tatsuya Tsutsui. Individual and collaborative works in porcelain inspired by their lives now shared between the Sunshine Coast and Japan and clearly demonstrating their standings in the world of ceramics.

Please see www.sunshinecoastartgallerytrail. com.au or scan the QR code. Please see www.sunshinecoastartgallerytrail.com.au or scan the QR code.

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The Enduring Art of Paper Jennifer Dean

VISUAL ARTIST ALYSHA REI REFERENCES HER JAPANESEAUSTRALIAN HERITAGE WHILE DRAWING ON EXPERIENCES OF PLACE, CULTURE AND COMMUNITIES WHEN CREATING HER ORNATE WORKS.

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avoring the ancient art form of paper cutting- a practice dating back to as early as 4th century China, Rei describes the fastidious process as unforgiving but satisfying; “Without the ability to erase lines or paint over a mistake” explains Rei, “cutting paper forces me to trust my decisions… (and to) invest in my designs with conviction.”

Paper cutting is the art of paper designs. First appearing during the Han dynasty in 4th century AD, traditional Chinese paper cutting or ‘Jianzhi’ as it is officially termed, originated from the cutting of patterns for decorative embroideries. Often made of red paper- red being the traditional colour signifying luck and happiness, ‘window flowers’ as they are often referred became the cultural tradition for events and religious festivities.

When the art form finally arrived in 7th century Japan, its popularity amongst women and children swiftly grew. Known as ‘Kirigami’, it was destined to become prevalent in contemporary Japan. Though it has evolved across many different cultures around the world, the prevailing commonality of using a single sheet of paper for each cut design remains universal. In addition is the employment of symbolism. According to Rei, symbolism is as important to the design as the techniques applied, for it “invites the viewer to probe deeper than the surface.”

Like paint, paper for a long time has remained a key player in the art world. Since its invention in 100 BC, its versatility has certainly contributed to its longevity. From folded forms to colossal installations, paper has continued to inspire artists in many different and dynamic ways.

Akira Yoshizawa who is considered the Grandmaster of origami once stated that paper is the perfect material because “the possibility of creation from paper is infinite.” He furthered that the resulting artwork wasn’t as important as the ritual of creating it. Melbourne artist and filmmaker Daniel Agdad agrees; “it is very much like meditation for me, I actually really enjoy the process and especially if an idea works, it spurs me on to keep going.”

Like Yoshizawa who pioneered realistic paper-sculpting techniques, Agdad purports realism as essential to his process despite admitting, “its my logic and that logic might not translate to the real world at all.” His intuitively made sculptural works are molded from paper, cardboard being his primary medium.

Daniel Agdad, The Caboose Sitting at the nexus of sculpture and 2019, cardboard, trace paper, motionography, Agdad’s work is inherently mounted on timber base symbolic. Intentionally made to imply a paradox with hand-blown glass dome, 58.5 x 30.5 x 30.5cm of fragility and strength; his machines and architectural wonders are preserved under bell jars and within glass display cases. Each sculpture is made he says “to evoke feelings.”

Extraordinarily intricate, Agdad’s fantastical cardboard sculptures are mechanical manifestations of his thoughts, ideas and ancestral stories.

Heavily influenced by places and things seen during his travels, his residing ethos is to bring beauty to the mundane; “wouldn’t it be nice if a little bit of care had been taken to create this environment or this machine or this device that we utilize every day for its function.”

Elysha Rei: (Furusato): patterns from pilgrimage and Daniel Agdad: Miscellaneous Assemblies will be showing at Noosa Regional Gallery from 1 May until 14 June 2020. Official opening on Friday 1 May at 6pm, Free entry. All welcome.

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‘A day in a life’ Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre.

27 th March to 5th May.

Lew Brennan of people being pulled closer and closer to the works, drawing the viewer in. Movement and light are prime factors, with shadows and reflections allowing the viewer to experience the various pieces as dynamic moments in time.

The emotional content of his work is a

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very day, Lew Brennan walks the path from the house he built himself when he was 23 years old, to the studio he converted from a tractor shed with the help of a “good mate”. Once inside, the music is turned on and the eclectic feel of the space suddenly makes sense.

All artists’ spaces reflect the artist, but Lew Brennan’s studio is the artist. The curios and mementos that have found their home here all represent a part of the artist’s life, or the history of the small town he loves so much and calls home. While seemingly cluttered, there is nothing in this warm, almost cosy space which does not belong. For an artist whose trademark is attention to detail, this is telling.

Brennan has a clear vision of how he wants his art perceived. His connection to his subject is evident in the care placed in each aspect of his work, and in the effort he makes to ensure each piece comes alive for the viewer. There is an evocation of memory and familiarity in the art, often leading to the unusual circumstance

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singular thing. It invites the viewer in, allowing them to find their own story within the piece, rather than dictating what they must think.

The detail presented allows an examination of the subject to a degree not available to most people in everyday circumstances. When, for instance, does the man in the street have the privilege to see the light held within a wild horse’s eye, as it considers fight or flight? This emotional content is a subtle and personal experience which promotes interaction between the viewer and the subject, giving greater depth to the impact of the piece itself.

The artist himself is something of an enigma. Open and engaging, he nonetheless treasures his privacy. The studio at “El Rancho Cooran” remains closed to the public and all but the closest of friends. Perhaps this is a result of over a decade in the public eye as a Local Government Councillor in both Noosa and Sunshine Coast Councils. This community involvement has made him a popular figure in the area, while his background in farming and

construction has given him a practical outlook on life. This practicality is evident in the many hand-made items that he produces for his needs around “El Rancho”.

Brennan’s technical and detailed work belies his lack of formal training. His ability to capture perspective and depth derive from a combination of natural talent and years of hard work. Often, his art was squeezed between waking early and exercising horses before a 12-hour workday on a building site, then coming home to attend to farm chores, before spending time with his number one priority; family. Art was always a passion built around family commitments. Today, with a grown family and community service behind him, his art can take priority.

As an artist whose style is closest to Realism, Brennan discovered an uneasy relationship exists between Realists and many in the mainstream art community in Australia. “I find my art has been more readily accepted overseas than at home,” he says, “although it seems the tide is turning, as New Media connects artists with the world, and the world with artists.” This attitude from the Australian Art Community seems illogical in a climate where almost every exhibition featuring his work results in public endorsement and sales for the artist’s works.

Heading from his studio to the lights of his home, his feet treading the path worn into the lush grass, Lew Brennan often pauses and considers the vista of the Noosa Hinterland around his home, and the almost physical presence of Mount Cooroora, which looms over his shoulder. In the gathering evening, there can be little doubt the journey is instrumental in allowing this unique artist to tap into the essence of the beauty which drives his work.

Works are represented in: The AVRA Gallery, Margate City, New Jersey & Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cross Gate Gallery, Lexington. Copro Gallery, Santa Monica, California. and several private collections within the U.S.A. & United Kingdom.

Australia by: The Frances Keevil Gallery, Sydney.

JK Gallery, Thredbo NSW. Manyung Gallery, Mt Eliza and Flinders, Victoria.

Gallery 6/31 Brisbane, Queensland.

Instagram: @lewbrennanartist Facebook: Lew Brennan Artist www.lewbrennan-artist.com Current Exhibition: ‘A Day In A Life’ Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre. Until 5th May (Shared with Queensland Gallery Of Modern Art)

THE STUDENT A 1924 Australian Masterwork by Grace Cossington Smith

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n 1977, I was conducting quite a lot of business with Beth Mayne at her studio shop in Liverpool Street, Sydney. Beth and I got along really well. I was extremely interested in the Sydney Moderns, and Beth knew most of them as close personal friends, due to her long association with Macquarie Galleries Treannia Smith and Mary Turner.

I had purchased two Cossington Smiths from her, selling one privately, The other to my art dealer friend, Kurt Barry of Surfers Paradise.

Kurt then asked me if I could get him a good colourful early Cossington Smith for his own collection.

I then asked Beth if she could speak to Grace, who proceeded to visit Grace, who gave her a very personal 1924 work for me.

The painting depicts herself at one of the unhappiest hours of her schooling at Abbotsleigh School in 1908, at the tender age of seventeen.

Apparently she was an hour late, on a very cold Winter’s day, for a special weekend art class, given at the school by Alfred Coffey.

Although the class ran for three hours, Coffey, a stern taskmaster, made her wait until the others had all but finished, before he allowed his star pupil to commence.

According to Beth, it was a day she never forgot or forgave, as Coffey did not allow her to commence painting, but made her write a thousand word essay on punctuality, and when she finished it - he tore ti up without reading it.

In 1924, as a 32-year-old, she painted the scene as a cathartic talisman, and in 1977 I bought it as an early and historic masterwork by the artist.

Luckily for me - I guess, Kurt said it was colourless and depressing. I loved it and the history behind it.

And 37 years later I finally had it framed in something akin to the timber of an old school desk

Grace Cossington Smith 1924 - Oil on Board

Leigh Murphy - Noosa March 2020

fine art gallery None of this collection of paintings have been seen in an Auction Room in the past 30 years, with most having been bought privately.

WILL ASHTON

BESSIE GIBSON

MARGARET PRESTON

RITA ANGUS

WEAVER HAWKINS

THEA PROCTOR

FRANK HINDER

TOM ROBERTS

DORRIT BLACK RUPERT BUNNY

John Passmore (Australian 1904-1984) “ Apres Le Baignade” - Oil on board 1954

FRANCES HODGKINS JOHN PETER RUSSELL ARTHUR STREETON

NICHOLAS

NORMAN LINDSAY

CHEVALIER

PERCY LINDSAY

ALBERT TUCKER

WILLIAM DOBELL

WILL LONGSTAFF

ROLAND WAKELIN

RUSSELL DRYSDALE

ROY DE MAISTRE

BRETT WHITELEY

BESSIE DAVIDSON

ARTHUR MURCH

RITA ANGUS

DONALD FRIEND

MARGARET OLLEY

ERIC SMITH

AND MANY MORE Also British and European works All prices are below current Auction prices and all reasonable offers will be considered .

4/41 Sunshine Beach Rd Noosa Junction (beside H&R Block) Open 7 days - Ph 0438 745 940

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“AT 61 IT IS BECOMING MORE ABOUT QUALITY OF EVERYTHING...

THAT’S WHY I LOVE LIVING HERE IN NOOSA...”

“I DON’T NEED TO PAINT THE TOWN RED ANYMORE - SO TO SPEAK, RUNNING AROUND THE COUNTRY WORRYING ABOUT HOW MUCH I’M MAKING OR NOT MAKING. “BUT, HOWEVER MUCH I DO OR DON’T DO FROM HERE ON, I WILL DO IT WELL NO MATTER WHAT, AND ODDLY ENOUGH THIS WILL FOREVER KEEP ME IN THE JOB THAT I LOVE.” SAYS ARTIST WARREN SALTER

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arren grew up in Tasmania’s countryside surrounded by the rich and powerful presence of nature. On reflection, he shares that it had a strong hold on him as a place of safety and refuge. He was a quiet boy, who found drawing and painting an escape from boredom and order.

This became his real and true formative training Warren believes. In primary school he couldn’t focus too long on study, always looking out the window daydreaming, or looking at patterns to see what emerged.

Fortunately his grade six teacher Mrs Donald, a frightening and formidable woman, noticed Warren was far more conscientious with a pencil and paper in hand, as opposed to the non-existent flow of completed schoolwork. She began bringing old roller blinds to school and set up a corner for him at the back of the classroom. When it was time for maths, she would say, “off you go Warren.” yay!

She would be sacked today for such a thing, but every year without exception - he won the school art prize. She definitely knew what she was doing even if he didn’t.

churning out 25 to 30 big works per exhibition. It took a while to figure out what his disenchantment was - that he had absolutely no meaningful relationship with his art - or the people who were purchasing it through the galleries and agents. And, their everincreasing commission rates that were keeping him working harder but not smarter.

Warren withdrew, set up a website and started doing his own marketing. Today its all about quality and care with rewarding one on one relationships with clients. He and Amanda chose to live in beautiful Sunshine beach, because in “order to create beauty - you need to be surrounded by it and draw from it.” he said “We can easily forget that good art is special and unique, something made and reinterpreted at the hands of another.”

At high school, Warren only enjoyed three things, art, music and reading, which he subsequently excelled in, while failing monumentally in maths.

Good fortune smiled again, when the head of art at the high school, Norm Scarlett saw Warren’s preoccupation with art - offset by continual misbehaviour and punishment. So, Mr Scarlett gave Warren the key to the art block - and permission to spend his lunch-breaks working on projects. Problem solved.

Art college was just one big party for Warren, and after dropping-out - he eventually found his way into graphic art, and became a signwriter running his own business for many years in Hobart, and then Launceston, where he met and married his wife Amanda.

They moved to Noosa twenty five years ago, and started out raising a family, running a sign business and Amanda pursued her teaching career.

Very soon, Warren noticed local artists selling successfully here on Hastings Street, with a steady flow of national and international visitors.

He took the leap and never looked back. After a couple of years of hard work, he was picked up by some interstate galleries, which took things to the next level. Warren exhibited around Australia solidly for twelve years in all the main cities, with four and five shows a year, as well as a couple of overseas endeavours. He says it was exciting for a while, but after ten years he was not enjoying it anymore.

Warren says he wasn’t burning out as such - he was selling well and

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“A story that begins in one’s soul and travels across space into another’s.

I find words inadequate in the discussion of art, a wordless language that’s more about a feeling in that first moment, a window if you will, with a different view for each viewer.”

“I love the process of creating personal commission paintings for client’s homes and business spaces, starting with a mutual trust and confidence, often involving much of the customers needs and wishes, providing ongoing service, with installation and safe delivery.” Warren said

“2020 will see the beginning of my next chapter returning to exhibiting larger bodies of work, this time under my own steam and at my own pace. I will be mounting my own pop up shows starting in Melbourne, then Sydney and Brisbane and I cant wait.

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arren Salter

LARGE CANVAS ARTIST • EXCELLENCE ON A GRAND SCALE

A direct and personalised artist to client purchase process.

Tel: 0437 543 193 noosa_artist@hotmail.com www.warrensalterart.com.au

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Good reads SETTLE BACK, RELAX AND READ

THE GREY NOMAD’S ULTIMATE GUIDE TO AUSTRALIA

PUBLISHED BY: NEW HOLLAND In December 2018, after fifty The Grey Nomad Guide to Australia was written specifically with the grey nomad in mind, a term used to describe a retired person who travels independently and for an extended period within their own country, particularly in a caravan or motor home.

The book provides helpful advice on saving money and financial tips for the thrifty, redesigning your life, health and exercise, eating and cooking while on the road, industry super funds and self-managed super funds (SMSFs), meeting new friends and dealing with all the issues and obstacles along the way.

Whether you are travelling in a caravan, motorhome, camper van, camper trailer, fifth wheeler or a tent this book covers it all. Be it part-time, full-time or periodic, becoming a Nomad will allow you to, hopefully, experience one of the greatest new adventures of your life.

THE DIRTY SOUTH By: John Connolly

Published by: Hachette Australia RRP $32.99 The new Charlie Parker novel - the birth of a hunter.

It is 1997, and someone is slaughtering young black women in Burdon County, Arkansas. but no one wants to admit it, not in the Dirty South.

In an Arkansas jail cell sits a former NYPD detective, stricken by grief. He is mourning the death of his wife and child, and searching in vain for their killer. He care only for his own lost family. But that is about to change… witness the becoming of Charlie Parker.

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THE BELL IN THE LAKE By: Lars Mytting

Published by: Hatchette RRP $32.99 Set in 1880 in the secluded village of Butangen at the end of the valley, headstrong Astrid dreams of a life beyond marriage, hard work and children. And then Pastor Kai Schweigaard comes into her life, taking over the 700-year-old stave church with its carvings of pagan deities. The two church bells were forged by her forefather in the sixteenth century, in memory of conjoined sisters Halfrid and Gunhild Hekne, and are said to have supernatural powers. But now the pastor wants to tear it down, to replace it with a modern, larger church.

Though Astrid is drawn to him, this may be a provocation too far.

THE KENNEDY CURSE

By: James Patterson Published by: Penguin Random House Across decades and generations, the Kennedys have been a family of charismatic characters. The Kennedy Curse is a revealing, fascinating account of America’s most famous family, as told by the world’s most trusted storyteller.

Live Theatre WHAT’S ON IN NOOSA & BRISBANE

Mamma Mia!

Set on a colourful Greek island, the plot serves as a background for a wealth of ABBA songs. A young woman about to be married discovers that any one of three men could be her father. She secretly invites all three to the wedding without telling her mother, Donna, who was once the lead singer of Donna and the Dynamos. In the meantime, Donna has invited her backup singers, Rosie and Tanya.

Directed by David Williams DATES Cut-price Preview APRIL 9 at 7.30pm, all tickets $33 GALA Opening Night – April 10 at 7.30pm includes one complimentary drink & light refreshments, all tickets $45.00 Evenings APRIL 16, 17, 23, 24, 29, 30 and MAY 1, 2 at 7:30pm Matinees APRIL 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 2pm

UP FOR GRABS

By David Williamson - Directed by Rory Williamson How far would you go to make a deal?

When art dealer Simone Allen is given the opportunity to sell one of the late Brett Whiteley’s better paintings, she transcends all boundaries and delivers a masterclass in focus and drive.

Any pretence at ethics takes a back seat in Simone’s quest for the aesthetic high ground and the right price in this David Williamson high-stakes comedy of manners.

Cut Price Preview: JULY 2 at 7:30pm, all tickets $25 Gala Opening Night – JULY 3 at 7.30pm Complimentary drink and light supper, all tickets $50 Evenings JULY 9, 10, 16, 17*, 18* at 7:30pm Matinees JULY 4, 5, 11, 12, 18* at 2pm

SHORTS on STAGE 2020

This is the fifth year of this very popular event, showcasing ten short plays running for up to ten minutes each, with a mix of drama and comedy to keep all audiences entertained.

With a $500 cash prize to the winner of the Audience Choice Award, make sure your vote counts.

Convenors: Sue Sewell and Jane Rivers MAY 30 and 31 at 2pm - MAY 30 at 7:30pm

Get ready Queensland The Tap Pack are heading our way...

THE TAP PACK

Following sold-out houses on London’s West End, the Sydney Opera House - and most recently on tour in the USA, australia’s hottest tap dance sensation, THE TAP PACK are bringing their high-energy, tap comedy show to 16 venues across Qld this June and July.

Picking up where The Rat Pack left off…this show will conjure up a modern twist to the crooners and artists of the 50s, through to the 90s.

Featuring songs from Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr to Sheeran, Bublé and Beyonce, The Tap Pack mix slick humour, high energy entertainment and world-class tap dance. Dressed in slick suits and equipped with shape wits, they deliver ‘old school cool’ from the ‘new kings of swing’. www.tappack.com.au Where: The J theatre in Noosa Junction When: 27th June @ 7.30pm Bookings: www.theJ.com.au or phone 07 5329 6560

Visit www.noosaartstheatre.org.au for further information and to download a 2017 program guide.

163 Weyba Road, Noosaville Phone: 07 5449 9343 Email: info@noosaartstheatre.org.au

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Getaways...

SHORT DRIVE QUICK HOLIDAYS

hidden gem...

GUESTS AND DINERS RECENTLY ENJOYED THEIR FIRST LOOK AT THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ‘NEW HOMESTEAD’ AT SPICERS HIDDEN VALE ON S. E. QUEENSLAND’S SCENIC RIM.

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he beautiful bespoke building embraces the history of the site, whilst also adding to it - a timeless yet thoroughly contemporary ambience… a legacy for future generations.

The homestead, with Homage Restaurant at its heart, was rebuilt following a fire that destroyed the previous building almost two years ago. Notice we didn’t say ‘original’ building – that’s because the actual first-built homestead was destroyed by another fire 99 years earlier. Framed prints of these two previous buildings can be viewed in the new homestead.

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So, what can you expect to see in this third incarnation?

Well, one thing that hasn’t changed is the stunning view beyond the infinity rock pool that so brilliantly reflects the setting sun at the day’s end.

The new homestead offers even more of the vista beyond, with a huge wall of doors folding back to draw your eye all the way to the Little Livingstone Range - providing a blue hue in the far distance.

The ample verandas offer breezy locations for cocktails and viewing the infinite possibilities of the property, but there are tables inside that are also hard to resist - along with the alluring lounge bar and dining area.

Since the fire, Homage, the highly-awarded and hatted restaurant has operated from a century-old barn on the property. Here, Executive Chef Ash Martin and his team have embraced a ‘cooking with fire’ concept – initially out of necessity because their ovens were destroyed – but now this has become a key theme of the menu.

Spicers Hidden Vale unveils the new home to Homage Restaurant...

The new Homage dining areas flow across a series of airy rooms, adjoining verandas and a private dining room / board room. A cellar containing around 3000 bottles sits at the heart of the restaurant, and Restaurant Manager James Russell is excitedly taking delivery of new shipments daily for the new list, which will run to around 300 wines.

For casual drinks and relaxation - there are a plethora of choices – a stunning Spotted Gum bar, several alluring lounge spaces – two of which face floor to ceiling rock fireplaces, multiple verandas and gardens, one of which frames an inviting fire pit.

The new kitchen includes an imported Mibrasa grill, fuelled by coals from local Mulgowie pruned olive trees - that continue to weave the fiery edge into Chef Martin’s thought-provoking creations.

Although favourite dishes will remain on market-garden-driven menu, expect to be tempted by a collection of new dishes inspired by the property, region and season – Beef fat crumpet, caramelized honey, pickled scallions, wood roasted marrow (with honey from Homage’s own bee hives), or Red Claw yabbies, smoked yolk, orchard citrus (locally farmed yabbies, with oranges and limes from the market garden, and eggs from Hidden Vale’s own heritage breed hens) or Coal roasted suckling pig, stone fruit aged over olive wood charcoal (with piglets from Goombungee’s ethical 5th generation Schultz Family Farms) and many other…

Spicers Retreats founder Jude Turner acknowledged the brilliant work of all involved in the enormous rebuild, including architect Ivan Gastldon, of Trebilcock Architects, who specialise in heritage architecture and exceptional attention to detail, and Taranaway Building and Landscapes.

Where: - 617 Grandchester Mount Mort Rd, Grandchester QLD 4340 Open: – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 7 days Experience: - Our Market Garden Tour – bookings essential Please advise any dietaries at the time of booking.

To book - 07 5465 5900 or 1300 179 340 or email reception. hiddenvale@spicersretreats.com Rooms - https://spicersretreats.com/retreats/spicers-hidden-vale/ rooms/ Offers - https://spicersretreats.com/retreats/spicers-hidden-vale/ current-offers /

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This super stylish and spacious split-level penthouse apartment on the water in the exclusive Quamby Place, Noosa Sound, enjoys stunning water views from living, dining and kitchen, and from 2 of 3 bedrooms.

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ompletely gutted back to concrete shell when purchased, the subsequent renovation was directed by interior designer Gail Hinkley, delivering a beautiful modern beach house style.

Fully furnished and kitted out for luxury holidays, the furniture and fit-out is simply stunning. Suits lifestyle investment, lock up & leave or owner occupier.

From its rendered ceiling and walls through to the black & white prints on the walls, every detail has been well thought-out and beautifully executed.

Pearl mosaics grace the kitchen splash back, white plantation shutters frame the windows and sliding doors, custom cabinetry floats under the smart TV, and an antique Caribbean rattan lounge suite confirms the unique proposition that is Apartment 29, Sun Lagoon Resort. * Fully furnished and fit-out for luxury holidays * French door fridge, Caesarstone bench tops * Pearl mosaic tiles to kitchen * Quality appliances and beds * Air-con to living room and all bedrooms * Exclusive (body corporate approved) installation of high speed NBN service Across the road from Noosa’s best restaurants, it is an easy flat stroll to Hastings Street and Main Beach or Gympie Terrace, and ideally located to enjoy all that we love about Noosa.

Address 29/1 Quamby Place Noosa Sound 3 bed 2 bath 1 car $1.36m All inclusive (furniture & fit out)

Contact: Alex Harris T: 07 5405 9555 M: 0412 635 274 E: info@noosa4sale.com.au W: noosa4sale.com.au Noosa Real Estate Agent Alex Harris, Winner RateMyAgent Most Recommended #realestate Agent #Noosa. #Residential & #commercial #property #sales

Do not miss out! You will not find anything else remotely like this anywhere in Noosa. It is great value buying for the size and location.

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Scrub life WE TALK TO THE VET... DR NAOMI

our furry companions who are a fraction of our body weight.

The higher the cocoa content of the product the more potential there is for intoxication in our pets, this means that the darker the chocolate the smaller the amount required to cause clinical signs.

Did you know that grapes and/or raisins are also considered potentially toxic to our pets, as is raw/uncooked bread dough. If you are considering making hot cross buns this Easter be careful to keep the uncooked product out of jumping/climbing reach of your sneaky furry friends.

Grape and/or raisin intoxication in pets is somewhat of an enigma as we know it can cause acute kidney injury but we don’t exactly know why. What we do know is that the acute kidney injury does not appear to be dose-related (i.e. there does not appear to be a relationship between the number of grapes/raisins ingested and the severity of the kidney disease) and that not all dogs that ingest grapes or raisins will be adversely affected.

Eating right...

What do we know about grapes, raisins and their affect on our dogs’ kidneys?

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aster is less than a month away and, although there appears to be a deficit in certain personal hygiene items, there is definitely no deficit in Easter paraphernalia. Easter is synonymous with Easter eggs, Easter buns and Easter holidays, all of which are enjoyed by the whole family including our canine and feline companions.

Most of us are aware of the detrimental effects of chocolate when ingested by ourselves, even more concerning are the effects that chocolate can have on our pets. Chocolate contains three components that are known as methylated xanthine alkaloids (i.e. caffeine, theobromine and theophylline). These three components are found in chocolate, caffeine tablets and cocoa bean mulch. The ingestion of these products by our pets is known to affect their central nervous system (clinical signs include vomiting, excitation, tremors and seizures) and their cardiovascular system (clinical signs include tachycardia/fats heart rate and heart arrhythmias).

Most of us have personal experience with the effect methylated xanthine alkaloids have on us in excess, but imagine the effect on

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SO WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT DOGS WHO HAVE INGESTED GRAPES/RAISINS? • Dogs typically develop clinical signs (i.e. vomiting, lethargy, anorexia/inappetance, diarrhoea, ataxia, abdominal pain, weakness) within 8-24 hours of ingestion of grapes/raisins.

• Affected dogs typically will show abnormal kidney levels on blood testing 24-48 hours after ingestion • The survival rate for dogs with clinical signs and abnormal kidney levels on blood testing following grape/raisin ingestion is estimated in excess of 50%.

• Not all dogs will show clinical signs before having abnormal kidney levels on blood testing.

• The best outcome is seen in dogs if they are made to vomit within 4 hours of eating the grapes/raisins.

• The management of grape/raisin ingestion is to induce vomiting (ideally within 4 hours) and then administer activated charcoal to reduce the absorption of any residual toxin in the stomach.

I hope you all have a wonderful Easter break and please rest assured that dogs have not been identified or implicated in the transmission of Coronavirus.

Dr Naomi Hansen BVSc (Hons) MVS MACVSc Veterinary Director

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n ideal time of year for both planting and lawn care, Autumn welcomes temperature drops and a much-needed injection of moisture following the long, warm Australian summer. The sun begins to recede and the days shorten, but the soil still remains warm, providing optimal conditions to get plants in the ground, rejuvenate the garden and enjoy the outdoors with the whole family.

The Autumn planting menu The cool season veggie patch is in full swing, and there’s plenty on the planting menu! Cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, peas, onions and kale are all ready to go in to the ground (just to name a few), so be sure to keep the water up to your young, growing seedlings. Check your local water restrictions for ways to keep gardens hydrated. If hose watering is allowed, the Nylex Flextreme™ 20m 12mm Garden Hose is super lightweight, offering unparalleled flexibility, so it can be easily manoeuvred around trees and obstacles, and won’t kink under pressure. The Flexible Hybrid Polymer inner tube material is lead and BPA free, so it is safe to water your herb and veggie patch with. Attach a multi-function spray gun and adjust it to a soft shower setting - the perfect combination for young growing seedlings.

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The Last Word COMMENTS KEITH JACKSON

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HE challenge to the old regime took the form of two unrelated campaigns that pursued the same objectives of a more open, more financially responsible and more community-oriented council.

The main contest has been between incumbent mayor Tony Wellington and an articulate and spirited challenger, former barrister Clare Stewart (profiled in the last Noosa Style). There has also been a parallel contest for the six rank and file councillor positions with the Future Noosa Group of three independent candidates mounting an energetic campaign to take over the advocacy role of retiring councillor Ingrid Jackson who has done so much over the last four years to open up the council to greater scrutiny and enhance its transparency to ratepayers.

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throughout our nation. Noosa has been a more favoured destination for domestic rather than Asian visitors but of course any mass transmission within Australia will also put a big dampener on tourism everywhere. When Noosa Style went to press, tourism in Queensland had already suffered a hit of more than half a billion dollars to its tourist industry.

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HEN woolly mammoths lumbered about the planet, as they did for 250,000 years during the Ice Age, Noosa’s rivers and lakes were flooded by the sea and Noosa Hill and its adjacent ridges was a lonely offshore island. The more precipitous mountains like Mt Cooroy and Mt Cooroora, that make the hinterland such a pleasant and scenic region, had been formed by earlier volcanic activity – the lava thrust upward and resilient enough to have withstood erosion over millions of years. Makes one feel totally insignificant.

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HE volcanic plug which is Mt Cooroora is adjacent to the pleasant hinterland township of Pomona and the site of the annual international King of the Mountain race each July. More of a 4.2 km vertical scramble really to the top and back of this spectacular geological formation. The race has been a major event for 42 years and the record for the ascent and descent of 22 minutes and 43 seconds dates back to 2009. The promotional brochure for the event states bluntly that “the return down the mountain requires strength, agility, a good sense of balance, and an immunity to fear”.

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PEAKING of upcoming events, here are a few over the next couple of months that may interest you: Australian Body Art Festival (4-5 April), David Williamson’s new and final play ‘Crunch Time’ (16-18 April), Noosa Eat & Drink Festival )14-17 May), Runaway Noosa Marathon (23 May), Noosa Hill Climb (6-7 June). Something for everyone.

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LAYWRIGHT David Williamson is arguably Australia’s most famous dramatist and Noosa’s most famous resident. ‘Crunch Time’ brings his long career to a close (even though Williamson has previously announced his retirement it seems this time he means it). The play continues in the tradition of Williamson’s social comedy-dramas and writes one reviewer, is “sparkling with razor sharp wit and humour, ‘Crunch Time’ tackles pertinent social issues head-on in this story of family and duty. Williamson himself has said: “I always return to writing about families because they shape us and give rise to our most intense emotions, be they tears of joy or tears of rage. ‘Crunch Time’ is about a family at crisis point, with no easy way out. It’s often blackly funny but hopefully doesn’t dodge life’s biggest and most pressing question – What’s it all about?”

Seems like a fitting exclamation mark on a brilliant career.

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VEN as this issue of Noosa Style hits the streets, Noosa Shire voters are lining up at polling booths to cast their ballots after one of the most fascinating and tempestuous local election campaigns in memory. With only a couple of exceptions over the last forty years, a version of the Playford-Wellington administrations has governed Noosa and the campaign that is coming to an end this day has presented one of the most serious challenges to this domination. Looks like it will take a long time for the nastiness to work its way out of the system.

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