Noosa STYLE - June 2010

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Quay West opens The newest and most luxurious resort in the Mirvac Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio, Quay West Resort & Spa Noosa, which overlooks the tranquil waters of Noosa Sound and a protected conservation sanctuary, has welcomed its first guests.

Opening night VIPs were impressed with Shades bar, restaurant Aroona, conference facilities plus canapés such as Hiramasa king fish on a bed of green pea mash and slow braised pork hock wrapped in

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prosciutto with caramelised fig, served on a sweet potato mash.

Beauty therapists from Mii Spa tempted everyone with mini massages and a look-see of the facilities.

Then after eyeing off the selfcontained apartments, lagoon pool, tennis court and eco walking track with vista vantage points, a stay and play cannot come soon enough.

XO for Xcitement

Stunning Embassy XO restaurant, opened just before the Easter holiday break and has been fully booked nearly every night since. The modern Asian & Chinese cuisine inspired restaurant has been a hit with both locals and holiday makers on the Sunshine Coast. The restaurant is now moving forward and is open for Yum Cha every Sunday from midday (til 3pm). The popular Chinese Sunday dining experience can’t be found anywhere else on the Sunshine Coast.

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It’s full steam ahead for David Rayner and Belinda Frew and their latest venture Thomas Corner after returning from St Tropez having shared in the 40th birthday festivities for celebrity chef Luke Mangan.

At the champagne and rosefueled Club 55 lunch, guests from around the world including London, Tokyo, Melbourne, Sydney, Rome and of course Noosa. Also amongst the 26 were chefs Stephen Snow and Guy Grossi.

Frontrow Bash: Melissa Borich, Desiree Dunstan and Lou Curry XO Group Executive Chef Brendon Barker has taken Coast diners by storm. Patrons love his unique modern Chinese inspired menu, trialling different items and embracing the different Asian flavours each time they dine.

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From Noosa to Frontrow St Tropez celebrates Former Fleetwood Mac manager Dennis Dunstan and his equally successful business partner Paul Darrouzet have an enviable list of the who's who in the music industry including Kevin Borich, Rebecca ‘simply the best’ O’Connor and Stephanie Brownlee.

A reason to celebrate? Of course, plus, enjoy good red wine, wagyu burgers, live performances and check out Paul’s Di Henshall-decorated new riverfront home.

XO opening Lianne Williams & Kristin Williamson

Belinda said “the next day, 15 of the guests, all nursing bad heads relaxed while two Italian chefs prepared whole slow roasted salt bush legs of lamb - carved at the table, whole baked snappers - de-boned at the table, platters of local cheeses, charcutiere, grilled king prawns, amazing salads, local breads and a fantastic locally made fresh raspberry sugar-crusted sponge cake.”

Sable Gallery exhibition a huge success More than 120 people attended the opening of renowned Noosa artist Belinda Herford, at the Sable Gallery at Noosa Sound. At what proved to be one of Noosa's social events of the year,guests were given a rare opportunity to view a complete period of Belinda's work, with several paintings being sold on the night.

Prices ranged from $6,500 to $18,000.

Gordon & Belinda Herford celebrate Belinda’s successful Exhibition

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Welcome to our wondrous, warming Winter issue...

What a wonderful time to be visiting us here on the Sunshine Coast.

Kaylene Murray - Editor

...on a recent trip to South Australia I was lucky enough to visit the home of the beautiful Coffin Bay oyster and taste them straight from the sea... local Noosa restaurants happily showcase these tantalising beauties on their menus... so enjoy!

The sun is shining overhead as we wander around the boutiques and beaches each day on the Sunshine Coast - and then each night we tingle at the chill of winter nipping around our ears and toes as the sun goes down.

Now is the perfect time to indulge in a little shopping expedition to find the perfect winter ensemble. Our local boutiques are overflowing with the finest offerings from Australian and international designers, and our international class jewellers have created the perfect piece to accent your choices.

I can't believe how beautiful the fabulous bags and shoes are this season. I have always wondered - "if Imelda Marcos ( a woman rumoured to have over 3,000 pairs) is the benchmark of someone with a lust for shoes - who would you hold up as the benchmark for someone who lusts after bags?"

If you know please send me an email and let me know too.

Our local restaurants and cafes have created their new menus full of tempting treats to reflect the best of the region and the season. Be sure to read our tempting food and wine feature, and then venture out on a culinary expedition to excite your senses.

We can't all sit at home watching cooking shows every night. We need to make the journey to the heart of the food culture. Where the chefs work their magic for our pleasure every day and night. Our local restaurants.

What better way to enjoy our fabulous winter weather than to enjoy a luncheon overlooking the beaches or waterways of the region. And then, each night as the restaurants come alive with the aromatic allure of comfort dishes to be enjoyed with a luscious rich red wine, we join in the joyous celebration of food. This is the season to indulge.

This issue we introduce you to several exciting people including Pauline Daniel, Jillie Collings, Kerrie Friend, Loani Prior and 5 culinary maestos.

Don't miss our beautiful home features and the latest in beauty, health, arts, crafts, books, movies and theatre Everything you could possible want for the winter season.

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12 Pauline Daniel Marvelling wide-eyed at the rich aquarium of sea life 15 Style Dining & Recipes This season’s finest offerings 33 Wine We’ve found some fabulous new wines just for you 37 Style Fashion Winter is upon us and there’s some great new looks and accessories calling your name 46 Shrouded in Mystery…

The Castle in the Air was given to me by a lovely old Chinese man 57 Something in the Water John Konrads 53 years on from setting his first world record though swimming is still his passion.

68 Design & Property Interior and exterior trends.

Featuring some of Noosa’s finest homes & developments 84 Books/Movies/Theatre We take a look at what’s new and entertaining 86 Artists and Artisans The latest works on display 90 Travel Costa Rica gets Eco-certified with the Tabacon Grand Spa 92 Style Motoring World Rally stars an excitment boost for big Sunshine Coast Rally

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Seaside rendezvous Marvelling wide-eyed at the rich aquarium of sea life writes Helen Flanagan, has always been one of Pauline Daniels favourite pastimes. rowing up in Hong Kong proved to be magical childhood for Pauline Daniel and her sister, whose father had taken a Government posting there as a young man and met their mother on a golf course in Australia, immediately recognising her fine swing.

During holidays from boarding school in Brisbane, the girls either returned to Hong Kong or went to Noosa where they roamed free. The National Park and beaches were their playgrounds and Mum and Dad never saw them until dinner time.

“The connection with Noosa Heads began in the mid fifties when my parents purchased a block of land in Little Cove from Max Walker, one of the very few property agents at the time,” recollects Pauline.“The beach house was constructed some ten years later and we spent many holidays there. Much later my partner Tim Kenway and I lived in that very house until just a few years ago. My fascination with the sea and its rich bounty was further fuelled by snorkelling the outer bays of Noosa National Park and marvelling at the rich aquarium.

“I’ve always collected tiny shells, the ones most people hardly notice and probably walk over on the beach. If you spend the time looking closely at the intricate shapes and patterns, they are even more fascinating than the bigger shells.”

When Tim and Pauline purchased the Big Shell in 2002 it consolidated their mutual love of the sea. The shop, with its five metre high shell in the shape of an Australian bailer at the front entrance, was established by the Anderson family over forty years ago in conjunction with trips to the North Shore so people could marvel at the coloured sands.

“We still have plates of these sands set in glass that has remained intact for four or five decades plus imagine the other weird and wonderful objects that have found their way through the door,” says Tim in an almost flippant shell-shocked way. “Yes, when we stepped through the shell and into the store it certainly came with a big whoosh.

“The store has changed quite dramatically over the eight years and we have taken a certain amount of pride in its transformation from a decidedly tired tourist attraction to today’s bright and colourful gallery. We are always searching for different items and have a steady and loyal following of customers who know that they are likely to discover that special piece for their beach house or indeed the city house that transports them to the beach. We have shell suppliers from the four corners of the globe providing us with an exquisite array. In keeping with the nautical flavour we also have vintage surfboards, fishing creels and reels, oars from local Noosa river boats now out of commission, historical photos of Noosa, in fact anything with a connection to the sea. One of the black and white images is a snapshot taken at the intersection where the Surf Club now stands showing a holiday couple in an embrace while in the background a cow strolls across the road in the direction of what is now the New Zealand ice cream parlour. The store is constantly evolving, in fact sometimes I think it has a distinct

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For me a mid week surf in the relative seclusion of Tea Tree Bay with a few friends is hard to beat

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energy of its own.”

Tim and Pauline fossick along the beaches and waterways around Tin Can Bay and the Great Sandy Straits for driftwood and sea glass; rummage in the secondhand and shops around Gympie; and some Alvey bakelite fishing reels from the 50s and 60s, were found in Crescent Head where Tim had been surfing.

These were mighty additions to the eclectic mix of nautical paraphernalia.

Driftwood was a priority for an artist from the Gold Coast says Tim:“Gleefully clasping a couple of crisp fifty dollar notes and making her selection, I could not help thinking how much I could stockpile. Mind you it doesn’t happen every day.

“We’ve had much television coverage over the years, the most memorable was the visit from Magda Szubanski of Kath and Kim fame when she did her Magda Big Things tour. We were unaware she was coming until a wagon train of TV folk circled The Shell and she emerged from one of the vehicles.”

Having access to such a wide variety of shells has fired up Pauline’s creative juices and inspired her to make fun shell jewellery and some truly spectacular shell mirrors and frames that now grace many beach houses.

Felt is the textile of choice for designing creations such as flowers and headpieces. Pauline holds classes for button jewellery and she sells her quirky aptly named Bottletop range featuring vintage Japanese papers, chunky bead and buttons through her website.

“Pauline and I started a complete makeover of our 1970’s style home in Tewantin a few years ago and it remains a work in progress to this very day,” Tim explains referring to the spotted the old hardiplank and cement tile roof house - with headroom for a hobbit underneath. “The corner, facing-north position and a wonderful fifty year old Bowen mango were a bonus, although it was a daily battle last season to get to the delicious fruit before the bats, possums and lorikeets. After a few false starts on the planning board the decision was made to completely strip the house back to the bare bones of solid hardwood frame and a fantastic full brushbox timber floor is ripe and ready for a new lease of life. We raised the house a further metre, ripped out all the existing lower floor walls, ran RSJ steel beams the length of the house, laid a new slab under and tore off the old roof. It is quite a transformation and in some ways the planning of

extras along the way, keeps the excitement level intact. With the amazing array of colour and nature’s jewels that we are surrounded by in the shop, surprisingly only a few pieces have made their way up the hill to our house.”

“Tim and I share time at the shop and live with our faithfully wicked silky cross terrier called Buster who keeps an eye out for his four legged mates that pass by,” the shy yet ever-smiling Pauline says. “The move from the heart of Noosa’s holiday playground to a home in the burbs was at first a little sad, however the neighbours and friendly locals contribute so much to the village feel. My trusty green Volkswagen bug is often seen trotting out to Cooroy.”

Pauline and Tim have known each other for forty years. “She was at my twenty first birthday party and I did share a house with her in Coolum when we both had jobs at the then solitary Surfair building at Marcoola,” explains Tim. We met up again in the early nineties by a strange quirk of fate and have forged a great life that just seems to become more interesting every day.

“Pauline has a son who is a skipper on commercial fishing boats in North Queensland and I have three children living in Sydney’s Rocks area. All have learned to ride a longboard in the sheltered seclusion of Little Cove.

“For me a mid week surf in the relative seclusion of Tea Tree Bay with a few friends is hard to beat. When the longboard disappeared off the surfing landscape for a long period back in the seventies, I continued to ride the nine foot plus surfboards that I had grown up with. I've been surfing since I was ten years old when I hired the massive beasts that were almost as difficult to get to the water as to stand erect on, on their way to the beach. These days I ride a relatively new Thomas 10 foot longboard that is a wave magnet, while my prized 67' Keyo and Hayden surfboards are a step into the past.

“Whilst we love living in Tewantin, Noosa is just a short drive away and still retains that holiday feel.

There’s nothing quite like a big drippy ice cream, a wander down Hastings Street, catching the sunset over Laguna Bay or watching the surf from First Point.”

Pauline says she loves the National Park because it never changes. “I have a photo of me in a pram looking out over Granite Bay and it still looks the same, although I unfortunately, have changed a bit.”

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Bollywood dance workshop Hurry Up & Wait!

curtain’s up on long weekend TEN DAYS OF THEATRE, MUSIC, LITERATURE, FORUMS, DANCE, FILM, ART AND FOOD WHO COULD ASK FOR ANYTHING MORE? mongst the 130 Noosa events in the Longweekend Festival which runs from 18 to 27 June, are 38 affordable, and in some cases free things to see and do including a special children’s ticketed program that’s guaranteed to keep little people entertained in a big way.

There’s the world premiere of children’s play Hurry Up and Wait! by the Queensland Theatre Company and debase Productions that’s suitable for children 5-10 years; the gravity defying acts of the Acrobatica Under the Sun performers who climb, slide, spin, balance, juggle and flip without breaking a sweat is suitable for all ages; a Bollywood dance workshop is open to all ages; plus there’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance for ballet students 14 years+ to join one of two ballet master classes with internationally acclaimed ballet master Parrish Maynard who will keep toes twirling.

Free activities include guided heritage walks which will allow people to learn the history and secrets of the northern Sunshine Coast region including Tewantin, Hastings Street, Mill Point, Pomona, Eumundi, Cooran, Cooroy and Kin Kin, plus the Gubbi Gubbi walk will teach the history of Noosa’s traditional Gubbi Gubbi people.

The Macquarie art exhibition at Noosa Regional Gallery, themed ‘the land and its psyche’, features selected works by Australia’s emerging artists from the Macquarie Group Art Collection, which was formally established in 1986 to build up a group of works that would in time become a reflection of the bank's identity. At the time Macquarie was a very recently formed institution and an emerging force within the Australian financial markets so the collection of works were to reflect the spirit of the bank with focus on Australian artists whose works are influenced by their experience in this country, with a full commitment and dedication to grow and emerge as an artist.

Grant McCorquodale from Macquarie said that the company’s policy is to hang works globally across Macquarie group receptions and external meeting rooms wherever Macquarie has an office. “We have over 60 offices across 25 countries now and the collection includes over 650 works. Works include indigenous and non indigenous artists with diversity across canvas, sculpture, photography and video.

“Some recognised names to emerge in Australia and beyond, and represented in the collection, include Tim Maguire, Euan McLeod, Bronwyn Oliver, Bill Henson, Peter Kingston, Rosalie Gascoyne, Shaun Gladwell, Bill Robinson, Philip Wolfhagen, Gloria Petyarre, Lucy Culliton and George Tjungurrayi.”

Foodies will be licking their lips with a menu of tantalizing events.

Celebrity chef and owner of Sydney’s Billy Kwong restaurant, will treat guests to a sneak peek of her new book, It Tastes Better over a two course luncheon at Noosa Springs Country Club.

Berardo’s restaurant and bar will be the venue for celebrity

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lunches with one of Australia’s leading ladies of show business, Toni Lamond and comedian and author, Tim Ferguson. Toni will be sharing candid stories of her life as a cabaret singer, actor, dancer, comedienne and author whilst Tim will keep audiences in stitches as he reveals how he has made people laugh for the past 25 years.

Ita Buttrose will arrive in via gondola along the Noosa River and then disembark to share the secrets of her stellar career over lunch at Trios Restaurant. Still on the water theme, sports hero Andrew Ettingshausen (ET) along with local, Sunshine Coast sporting identity Phippsy will have guests hooked with tales of their mutual love of fishing over breakfast at the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club.

Duck cooked three ways, with a glass of wine to accompany each course will be served when guests visit three of Noosa’s most celebrated restaurants Wasabi, Ricky’s River Restaurant and Bar and Rock Salt for the now famous Duck Waddle progressive lunch.

Seafood will be celebrated as part of the Beachside Promenade event at Hastings Street’s Rococo, Season and Bistro C. The Hinterland Gourmet Safari will have diners boarding a coach for a hinterland tour to Blind Man Bluff’s Vineyard for wine tasting in Kenilworth and then to the Blackall Ranges for a four course degustation lunch (including wines) at the Reserve Restaurant Cellar followed by a tour of Eumundi’s gourmet chocolate factory, Cocoa Chocolat.

Slow Food Noosa will host a Festival Film and Food event featuring a screening of Ang Lee’s Eat, Drink, Man, Woman followed

by Chinese-style fare prepared by Daniel Mosedale from Blue Angel restaurant, Matt Golinksi from Rolling Dolmade catering and Ready, Steady Cook fame, Belinda Tuckwell from Ma Mensa and Katrina Ryan from The Spirit House.

The world-premiere-preview of David Williamson's latest play Rhinestone Rex and Miss Monica starring Georgie Parker will be performed at The J Theatre which will host the dangerously funny Agatha Christie Radio Mysteries.

Literary events featuring everyone’s favourite gardener Don Burke, Ita Buttrose, politician and pharmacist Terry White, social commentator Karen Brooks, high profile journalists and authors such as Paul Kelly, Margaret Simons and Anne Summers and sportswriter Mike Colman plus the writers who inspired Underbelly, John Silvester and Andrew Rule, animal behavioural specialist Dr Paul McGreevy, author and former journalist Iola Mathews, former pop star and author Michael White, University lecturer and sci-fi buff Gregory Nash and Dr Karen Hitchcock a medic and super mum.

There are also engaging and insightful forums from presenters and participants such as Barrie Cassidy, Julianne Schultz, Mark Scott, Eric Beecher, Margaret Simons, Dr Don Russell, Dr Michael Fullilove, Paul Kelly, Peter Hartcher, Peter Thompson, Warwick Smith, Geremie Barme, Saul Eslake, Fran Kelly, Steve Renouf, Kerrod Walters, Mick Hancock and Martin Lang.

For the full festival program visit www.noosalongweekend.com

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Tabletalk Caribbean Dreams’ scoop The exciting vibe of Caribbean music, played

by Chicken George and Sharon Brooks wafted around Peregian Beach when Duncan Jones and Emma Sheehan celebrated their Caribbean Dreams’ first birthday.

Twelve hundred scoops of the finest hand crafted gelati around, were given away as a fundraiser for the Make a Wish Foundation.

“We encouraged people to make a donation and it was fantastic to see people’s generosity,” says an elated Duncan, ably assisted on the day by Flossy, the Make a Wish Foundation’s mascot, who cuddled everyone and danced with the kids.

“The super popular flavours of Extreme Choc, Marz Bar and Rocher went very quickly and we were completely overwhelmed by the amount of people and support,” remarks Emma. “People were five wide at the counter and lines extended outside the shop.”

Groovin’ and whiskin’ for all ages It’s not only ginger that’s taking the chilly edge

Kids in the kitchen at The Ginger Factory

off winter at The Ginger Factory, there’s also a whole lot of free jazz, R&B and groove destined to turn up the heat each Sunday during the cooler months.

The Ross Nixon Trio comprising vocalist and pianist, Ross Nixon, the equally talented and welltravelled musos, Max Sportelli on drums and percussion and Scott Williams on double bass will entertain at the Sunday Ginger Jam sessions in the fully-licensed café and undercover piazza the perfect setting to sit back and relax over a glass of wine or a locally brewed beer.

There also something special for the kids.

During the June/July school holidays, The Ginger Factory is hosting two special kids cooking classes with Michelin-starred chef, Erik Van Alphen showing kids aged eight years and over how to cook a full menu of tasty, healthy fare the whole family can enjoy.

On 30 June, it’s vegetable spring rolls with a yummy dipping sauce; BBQ lime and mint chicken skewers with tzatziki; strawberry and banana fruit sticks with a finger-licking chocolate sauce will be washed down with vanilla and malt smoothies, all made by the kids during this fourhour boredom-busting class. And on 7 July, there’s an equally impressive menu including chicken, ham and pea pot pies; avocado and cheese dip with carrot strips; yummy strawberry and chocolate pavlova nests and banana and berry smoothies.

Classes are $85* per child and while children must be accompanied by a supervising adult*, there is no charge for adults not cooking or dining afterwards. For all the details visit www.gingerfactory.com.au

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A seasonal approach Tabletalk

Kissed-by-the-sun Queensland strawberries are on menus everywhere.

Sicilian winter warmers Belinda Tuckwell from Ma Mensa’s winter menu descriptions conjure up mouth-watering images and fond memories. Take the Sicilian lifeguard seafood stew with mussels, jewfish, lots of local calamari in Moorish flavours, plus caperberries, pine nuts and an Arabic kiss. Hmm, surely she means chilli!

A wonderful orecchiette pasta with braised beef cheeks, caramelized parsnips and peas is sticky and uncious. Match it with a 2006 Montrose barbera from Mudgee. A glass of sparkling prosecco sounds just the ticket with a warm lemon curd pudding, lemoncello and poached muscatels.

Start any meal with antipasti which changes daily according to Bel’s whim however expect bellissimo bites such as artichoke arancini, warm white bean salad and three cheese polenta croquettes.

Taste of Coolum Hyatt Regency Coolum’s weekend of food, wine, golf and fun, showcases over 40 winemakers from all regions of Australia and features the masters behind some of Australia’s best known wineries. A series of events including four Winemaker’s Dinners, the annual Winemakers Cup Golf Challenge and the much anticipated afternoon of food, wine and entertainment, the Chefs Alfresco, will lead guests on a gastronomic journey and satisfy all tastes.

In a first for the weekend, guests can join some of Australia’s best female winemakers at the Winemaking Women Dinner, where winemakers from Oliver’s Taranga, Fox Gordon Wines, Radford Wines, Tower Estate and Yalumba will mingle with the crowd and share their tips and thoughts on winemaking. Eliza’s Chef de Cuisine, Gareth Collins will prepare a delicious menu, designed to complement the features of the selected wines.

In Eliza’s, guests will meet the winemaking masters behind some of Australia’s best known wineries including Barossa Valley Estate, Geoff Merill Wines, O’Leary Walker Wines, Tahbilk Wines and John’s Blend. Food matching will be an integral part of the evening, with each winemaker selecting wines to complement the delicious menu designed by chef de cuisine Gareth Collins. .

Taste of Coolum is from 25 to 27 June and for bookings and information visit: www.coolumevents.com or call 5449 3430.

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Look out for luscious pears, rhubarb and apples especially pink lady for winter puddings, Cavendish and lady finger bananas, walnuts and almonds, blood oranges. lemons, cumquats and limes. Tomatoes are in low supply until the start of new season varieties. Spinach, peas and beans are plentiful as are Jerusalem artichokes, celeriac, fennel, parsnips, beetroot and flavourful leeks which make a great substitute for celery, onions and parsley and are an extra tasty addition to risotto.

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1: Caribbean Dreams - Ice cream cakes are a speciality 2: Ricky’s - Peppered duck breast, sliced brussel sprouts, speck, glazed apple, chestnut, calvados jus 3: Bistro C - Local seafood portuguese style pan seared with garlic chilli & tomatoes served with saffron rice 4: Wahoo Seafood - Pan fried calamari tossed with chilli, lemon, coriander& served with a rocket salad, lime & sweet chilli sauce 5: Blue Angel Restaurant - Caramelised fig tart with vanilla bean ice cream & pineapple caramel 6: Blue Ginger @ Evergreen - roast Aubergine, zucchini, carrot, red capsicum, sweet potato, house-made pesto & goat cheese on pizza base

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7: Sirocco - Classic lamb tagine 8: The Burger Bar - classic hamburger with Waygu beef, beetroot, lettuce, tomato & relish 9: Rock Salt - Bug & asparagus dumplings, coriander & peanut pesto, sweet chilli sauce 10: Coconut Grove - Fig & berry pavlova 11: Ma Mensa - Linguine marinara, fresh seafood, tomato & white wine

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YOU CAN SPEND THE DAY HAVING TREATMENTS, YOUR HAIR DONE, BUYING AND VIEWING BESPOKE JEWELLERY AND ORIGINAL ART, AND HAVING A LONG LUNCH AT ONE OF THE FAMOUS RESTAURANTS OVERLOOKING THE RIVER - ALL WITHIN A FERRY RIDE FROM HASTINGS STREET

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restaurateurs on the Noosa Wharf since 1997, although they

Quamby Place is home to some of Noosa’s best known dining experiences, classy shopping, resorts, waterside park and an art gallery.

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favourite BYO into new premises two doors away.

Place. Perched on the wharf with uninterrupted views over

“Rock Salt’s new space is more intimate, has softer lighting,

the river and sensational sunsets to boot are quintessential

the interior décor is black, white and charcoal with bold

Noosa restaurants Ricky’s River Bar + Restaurant and

black and white stripes on the feature walls, Italian tiles, is

Wasabi with equally popular Rock Salt spilling out onto the

fully air-conditioned, and the cosy banquette seats have

pavement on the park side. their backyard.

been retained,” explains chef Stu who serves dinner six nights, is closed on Sundays and will do lunches by

Danielle Gjestland who owns Wasabi which serves

reservation only for 15 people or more.

impeccable Japanese food created by Shinichi Maeda, says

Rock Salt old favourites including crisp skinned roast duck

the restaurant is arguably the only land-based restaurant in

and savoury tarts over-filled with picked-today ingredients

town where you cannot see other buildings, people

feature on the menu.

walking or cars. Cassie and Stuart Webster, who have been

At Ricky’s River Bar + Restaurant, there’s a knowledgeable

"Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like." Mark Twain

Rock Salt... same chef, new 4 walls, 2 doors up.

WINNER and friendly front of house team, and Marc Wohner’s Euro flair adds elegance to dishes such as crispy pork belly with chilli pineapple and herb salad; five onion risotto with beetroot truffle reduction and mascarpone; and tantalising passionfruit soufflé with

'Restaurant & Catering Queensland Regional Awards for Excellence' Best BYO for three years running.

passionfruit sorbet.

Salivating takes on a new meaning at Gordon Herford Master Jeweller and Belinda Herford’s Sable Gallery. De Beers award-winning Gordon and contemporary abstract artist extraordinaire Belinda, think the precinct has a calming and aesthetic ambience which is augmented by the beautiful outlook of the river and park.

“The fantastic restaurants provide a relaxing atmosphere and with a great complement of shops, salons and art gallery for browsing, you can spend the day having treatments, your hair done, buying and viewing bespoke jewellery and original art and having a long lunch at the famous Ricky's or Wasabi overlooking the river all within a ferry ride from Hastings Street,” Gordon and Belinda concur.

Those with an eye or an inquiring mind for real estate will have a field day peering into the windows of Tom Offermann Real Estate.

“Two hundred holiday apartments fringe the waterfront peninsular formed by Quamby Place,” remarks Tom. “This means that we are always surrounded by happy and relaxed holiday makers eating at our restaurants and cafes. This creates a wonderful environment in which to work and needless to say a lot of walk-in business.”

Credit for the design of Quamby Place’s recent over-hall goes to Gavin Maddock. It is synonymous of his style and testament to his wall to wall talent.

“My solution included transforming the ‘face’ of the precinct to communicate a warm welcome and sense of arrival. This was achieved by using a variety of etched metals on the

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TESTAMENT TO THE NOOSA RIVER’S MAGNETISM ARE HORDES OF VISITORS WHO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ITS MYRIAD ATTRACTIONS. long the foreshore, pelicans flap their wings and thrust their beaks under water looking for a feed or join seagulls onshore hoping for leftovers from family barbecues, picnics and celebrations under balloon-festooned gazebos.

Anglers cast their lines in anticipation of hooking whiting; rollerbladers, scooters and walkers many with dogs on leashes, pound the meandering pavement; and cyclists use the dedicated pathway which is parallel to Gympie Terrace.

Life down by the riverside and environs exudes a casual elegance and relaxed ambience and with its smorgasbord of restaurants, alfresco eateries and take-outs, there’s also a culinary tour of the world to be experienced and enjoyed.

The views take some beating as does the food, at the Boathouse floating restaurant. Feast on fabulous seafood and a la carte fare on three levels of waterfront dining. Needless to stay it’s a very popular spot for sunset and cocktail aficionados.

At the River House, internationally acclaimed chef Nathan Nichols is a true locavore - a master of creating a daily menu around the best produce in the region.

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and colours of the Mediterranean rim. Chef Cainan Johnson promises to dazzle your taste buds as you drink in the views across the river.

Watch the action of the river especially youngsters as they learn how to sail, from the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club, where bistro-style fare, snacks, cool music and a laid-back afternoon or long weekend breakfast, go hand-in-hand.

Discover the magic of Madissons Bar & Restaurant where everything on the menu is second to none and diners keep coming back for more.

It’s also the place for sighing over sunsets while sipping a favourite bevy.

The Blue Angel’s Daniel and Angela Mosedale know implicitly how to impress diners with first class service and the very best of wherever possible local and organic produce such as freshly shucked oysters with jalapeno and lime hot ice.

The Villa Noosa caters for kids and has something for all tastes with great pub grub especially steaks; Noosa Organika has fine food and espresso plus a large range of certified organic produce and products; and don’t forget, picked-today produce is a feature of the Farmers Market, held every Sunday morning at the Australian Rules Football Ground in Weyba Road.

New to Noosaville is the Burger Bar, not your everyday burger here, theirs are gourmet burger meals created by a Michelin Star chef.

In the 1920s, Noosaville was a sleepy hollow, except for the first café in the area, called The Favourite, which was owned by the Massouds. It became the meeting place for troops during World War 11 when they

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drove their amphibious army ducks out of the river to collect their fresh fish and chips, cooked on a tiny wooden stove. Today Maisie’s is on the site of The Favourite on Gympie Terrace.

The riverside park has been charmingly landscaped with timber tables and bench seating under shaded trees from where lorikeets belt out birdsong in the late afternoon. Exercise equipment is well patronized amongst the keep-fit fraternity.

Book a tour and a jazz cruise or hire a houseboat, half cabin cruiser, pontoon boat, jet-ski, kayak, canoe, fishing skiff, sailing boat, trike or a tennis court. Cycling paths extend from the Noosa River, looping from the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club around Noosa Waters, or there’s the Mangroves and Creeks bicycle ride to Noosa Junction.

The Noosa River is home to the Riverlight Ferry which wends it way from Tewantin to Hastings Street and return, picking up and dropping off passengers.

The system of waterways from Noosa, which includes clear lakes, dark tannin waters and sand dunes, forms the gateway to the world’s largest sand island, and heritage-listed Fraser Island. .

Gympie Terrace’s riverside park has been charmingly landscaped with timber tables and bench seating under shaded trees from where lorikeets belt out birdsong in the late afternoon.

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THE SEVENTH ANNUAL AUDI NOOSA FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL LIVED UP TO ITS REPUTATION AS BEING ONE OF THE ‘BEST FOOD EXPERIENCES’ IN THE COUNTRY Matt Preston and his jubilant helpers t’s regarded on the national foodie calendar as simply the best and easy to see why. Australia’s top 150 chefs, winemakers, producers and critics joined 20,000 people for a three day celebration of fine food and wines, art and entertainment.

From food trails, lifestyle lunches, cooking demonstrations, guests chefs in Noosa restaurants, culinary exhibition, an exemplary produce showcase, food and wine tastings to a reverent nod of respect to the influences of both French and Italian cultures on Australian cuisine with nine-course degustations plus wine and champagne masterclasses. Contemporary Aboriginal art by Tjugurpa

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Medhurst Wine's Matt Steel, Cobram Estate's Leandro Ravetti and Firstlight's Joe Buchanan

aroused much interest; cocktail making and Tiquila tasting whet everyone’s appetite; and a session about the Masterchef phenomenon had kids and their parents queuing for photos with Matt Preston, who once again was the winner of the Critic’s Food Tastings with his Sunday roast in a roll.

Matt reckons daggy onion rings are so “now” he included them. The popular food critic says toast is also on a comeback especially with a variety of gourmet spreads.“We’ve had someone on the show serve toast with olive oil, salt and melted chocolate and it was absolutely delicious.”

Sensational live concerts at the Festival Village featured The Australian Bee Gees, A Tribute to Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald with Emma Pask, and The Dan Barnett Big Band also Rebecca O’Connor voted Europe’s number one Tina Turner Tribute Show.

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THE GLISTENING RED, HEARTSHAPED OH-SO-SWEET STRAWBERRY IS EVERYONE’S FAVOURITE BERRY. adame Tallien, a prominent figure in Emperor Napoleon’s court was smitten by strawberries, the symbol for Venus the Goddess of Love because of its heart shape and red colour. She was also famous for bathing in its fresh juice. Needless to say that wasn’t a daily occurrence as one basin required 22 pounds of fruit. In other parts of the globe meanwhile, many

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firm, uniformly sized, bright-red berries with a distinctive berry fragrance and no white or green "shoulders" at the stem end, soft spots, bruising and mildew. White colouring indicates they have been picked too soon.The green leaf-like cap or hull should still be attached - not brown or wilted.

Check the underside of the container to make sure there are no squashed berries or red liquid.

This is a sign of over-ripeness. Whether small as a grape to as large as a golf ball, size is not the deciding factor to taste but generally the larger berries are not as flavourful.

Strawberries are a delicate fruit and do not

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were in awe of its medicinal properties, using it for gout, sunburn, skin blemishes and even discoloured teeth. And today’s discerning aficionados appreciate that they are best when grown organically and savoured fresh with champagne, chocolate, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, Kirsch, ice cream, mascarpone, fresh white cheeses and almonds.

Strawberries were originally cultivated in ancient Rome and varieties, such as Queensland’s camarosa, are descended from quite different species, which were introduced from North and South America in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

The aromatic, roughly conical-shaped berry is covered with what looks like tiny black dots which are called achenes, and are the true fruits of the strawberry plant. Each achene is really an individual fruit containing a single seed. This is why the strawberry is a 'false' or 'accessory' fruit because it comes from the base of the flower rather than the ovary.

Strawberries are perfectly ripe when the strawberry is shiny. Look for plump,

store well. If not using immediately store in a single layer on a paper towel-lined tray in the refrigerator up to 2-3 days. Do not wash or remove caps before storing as strawberries absorb moisture. Immediately before using quickly wash berries (do not soak), with caps still intact, so the berries will not fill with water which dilutes the flavour of the strawberry. Remove the leaf-like caps with a sharp knife.

Strawberries are low in fat and kilojoules and contain higher levels of vitamin C than other berries. They also contain iron to prevent anaemia, fatigue and lack of energy as well as over 40 phytochemicals which help provide protection against cancer and heart disease. Their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory qualities suggest they may help prevent kidney stones, act as a liver tonic and also joint pain relief.

Ambrosial organic berries are available at Organika, the Organic Everything Shop in Weyba Road, Noosaville. It is open every day.

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One of the best views of the Noosa River with a relaxed, casual atmosphere and river breezes

Fresh seafood, and seasonal local produce. A fusion of Modern Australian and European influences with Seafood Paella, Ossobuco Milanese style, Maryland Duck a l orange, and Bouillabaisse fish soup are just a hint of the menu to create a vision of expectations.

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Cracking the classics In several Mediterranean countries the walnut is the classic nut often being used as the general word for nut. alnuts (genus Juglans) are thought to have come from ancient Persia or China. The Latin name, Juglans, derives from Jupiter glans, or ‘Jupiter's acorn’, a nut fit for a god. The Persians used walnuts for barter and the Greeks dedicated it to Diana, whose feasts were held under walnut trees which are deciduous and grow from 10 to 40 metres.

The smooth outer green husk of the walnut splits open when it is ripe and ready for harvesting. An oval, beige, ridged shell encases the outer kernel which is formed into two distinctive halves. When mature, the outer shells harden and are easily cracked open while immature nuts are often picked before the outer shell has hardened if they are going to be pickled or candied.

New season walnuts are wonderfully sweet so the removal of their skins is unnecessary however if you detect bitterness, place the shelled walnuts in a bowl, cover with boiling water, leave for 10 minutes, then drain and rub well in a clean tea towel. Spread onto baking paper and dry in a 120 degree oven for 10-15 minutes.

Walnuts are healthy, high in antioxidants, rich in polyunsaturated fats, (omega-3 fatty acids), and research shows that eating them reduces heart disease.

Use walnuts in salads, muesli, pasta, pesto, slices, pickles, cakes, confectionary, biscuits, desserts and liqueur. They are a perfect accompaniment to apples, pears, quinces, dates, figs, cream, blue cheese, goat’s cheese, chocolate, duck, potatoes, bitter greens and garlic.

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Torta di Nocid Walnut Tart This is an exquisitely nutty and excitingly different cake. Frolla means soft and crumbly, so while the pastry may break easily when you’re lining the tin, once cooked it will melt in your mouth.

Ingredients: Walnut filling 5 eggs, separated 200 g caster (superfine) sugar 50 g unsalted butter, softened 30 g plain (all-purpose) flour, sifted

Credit: Recipe and image from Light of Lucia by Luciana Sampogna, Murdoch Books, $69.95

zest of 1 lemon 300 g coarsely chopped walnuts Icing (confectioners’) sugar, for dusting Pasta frolla 200 g unsalted butter, chilled and chopped 300 g plain (all-purpose) flour, plus extra for dusting 2 large egg yolks 100 g caster (superfine) sugar Method: To make pasta frolla: Place butter and flour in a food processor and process until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Add the yolks, sugar and 1 tablespoon cold water and process

until the mixture just comes together.

Form into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 190˚C (375˚F/Gas 5).

Roll out the pastry between 2 sheets baking paper until 7 mm thick and use to line the base and sides of a lightly greased 24 cm springform cake tin.

Trim the sides so it is 5 cm deep. (You will have some pastry left over.) Prick the base all over with a fork and freeze for 15 minutes. Line pastry with baking paper, fill with dried beans or rice and bake for 15 minutes. Remove paper and beans and bake for 10 minutes or until pastry is dry. Reduce oven temperature

to 180˚C (350˚F/Gas 4).

To make walnut filling: Using electric beaters, whisk yolks and sugar for 10 minutes or until thick and pale. Beat in the butter, flour and lemon zest, then fold in the walnuts. In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites until soft peaks form, then fold into the mixture. Pour into tart shell, smooth top and bake for 20 minutes, turn the cake, cover with foil and bake for another 20 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre withdraws clean. Remove from oven and cool in tin. Serve dusted with icing sugar. Serves 10–12

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Judging by the amount of food programs on television and a plethora of new cookbooks which provide the reader with a repertoire of techniques and inspiration, almost everyone is heading to the kitchen.

Wannabe chefs are cooking dishes from every corner of the globe, often using neverheard-of-before ingredients.

Fine Family Cooking by Tony Bilson, Murdoch Books, $39.95 First published 15 years ago, Tony Bilson's 300-plus unique restaurantquality recipes are as relevant now as they were then. From braised oxtail, chicken pot-au-feu, and tomato terrine to crème caramel, this kitchen classic also gives tips on choosing the best and freshest ingredients.

The ‘Godfather of Australian Cuisine’, has been recognised as one of Australia’s leading chefs for more than 40 years and his restaurants have been milestones in the advance of Australian gastronomy. They include Berowra Waters Inn, Kinselas, Treasury, Ampersand, Canard, Bilson’s and Number One Wine Bar. Most recently he was a celebrity guest on Masterchef. Margaret Fulton says

“Tony Bilson is one of my favourite chefs. Now I can cook the wonderful dinners Tony cooks at home for his family and friends.”

Light of Lucia by Luciana Sampogna, Murdoch Books, $69.95 The energetic and passionate Luciana, maestra of popular cooking school Cucina Italiana, shares the rites of passage of the Italian woman from childhood to motherhood, mapped by Italian tradition, superstition and celebration through food. Discover why flour is ‘god’ and be swept away by the romance of eating pizza on the back of a Vespa with your bello. This is Italian cooking from the heart.

With 120 proven recipes, including the best fresh pasta recipe this side of Italy, fried prawns with salsa verde, and simply irresistible ricotta fritters, Luciana, who was trained under renowned Italian cookbook authors Margherita and Valeria Simili and run the most famous bakery and cooking school in Bologna, caters for all tastes and levels of cooking experience, so even kitchen novices can master them with ease.

Food Safari by Maeve O'Meara, Hardie Grant, $55

Join the globe trot into 34 diverse, fascinating and enticing cuisines by exploring the basic ingredients of each cuisine and making the exotic familiar. More than a cookbook, with 180 recipes such as spicy gujarati potatoes, southern fried chicken, pho, empanadas, haleem – king of curries, and stonebowl bibimbap plus desserts of baklawa, fig loukoumades and many more.

Offering simple foolproof recipes that anyone can cook at home. it is a delicious journey into new worlds, making delicious discoveries. Maeve’s camaraderie with everyone from three-hat chefs to passionate home-cooks results in a book that feeds any food lover's desire for insider knowledge, stories and traditions from cultures as far flung as Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Asia, North America and South America.

James Does…jamie by Jamie Oliver, Michael Joseph, $60 This cookbook celebrates the vibrant food of six very different countries with each chapter focusing on a different city or region: Marrakech, Athens, Venice, Andalucia, Stockholm and the Ardeche region of France.

Beautiful reportage photography of the faces, places and ingredients accompany each chapter.

Jamie says: ‘The food I've embraced on each trip is a mixture of what you could call the clichéd star dishes - the tagines of Morocco, the flamboyant paella of Spain and the zingy fresh flavours of a classic Greek salad - and the recipes that I've been inspired to make after walking through the markets and soaking up the vibes of each place. What you'll find is fun, optimistic, escapist food you can actually cook and enjoy in your own home.”

Loukie’s Kitchen by Loukie Werle, Media 21, $49.95 This is the 10th cookbook by best-selling author Loukie Werle and is the result of 11 years of the cooking classes she started giving in 1998. With almost 500 recipes, all written in Loukie’s simple, easy- to-cook style. “I firmly believe that food should not only taste great, it should also be good for you,” she says. “Buy the freshest ingredients in season and cook with a

minimum of fuss. The best home cooking has not the slightest resemblance to restaurant food, and in my opinion, it’s so much more comforting and friendly. People who use my recipes can feel confident they can put a fabulous meal on the table every time.” Learn from her smart tips and enjoy some of the atmosphere that has made Loukie’s classes an institution.

Essentially Thai: Spirit House by Helen Brierty and Annette Fear, New Holland, $45 Essentially Thai celebrates the tradition of Thai food with fresh ingredients and stunning dishes. It covers everything a novice or an expert chef wants to know about cooking Thai dishes, with an introduction to Asian ingredients and easy cooking methods. From fresh Thai salads, amazing stir-fries, noodles, curries and traditional dishes to original recipes that introduce an Asian twist to European classics for example turning crème caramel into a tantalising ginger coconut caramel custard.

Miang of spanner crab; Krabi seafood salad; and Chiang Mai larb of duck and lemongrass pork with cloud ear mushrooms will have you turning the pages for more.

Annette Fear, who shares Helen Brierty’s passion and knowledge of Asian food runs the cooking school and is head chef.

Rockpool by Neil Perry, New Holland, $50 Since its beginning, award-winning Rockpool has redefined Australian cuisine. Back by popular demand this classic book is part culinary journey, part reflection and a celebration of possibilities. It tells the Rockpool story – its wine, catering, produce - the cornerstone of good cooking; cuisine from east to the west and the harmony of the two; truffles, caviar and oysters; pasta, risotto and pizza plus sweet things.

Neil shares his recipes from cocktail party canapés, signature dishes such as king prawn and goat’s cheese tortelli; tea-smoked ocean trout with spring onion cake and frozen espresso cake. His imaginative, never complicated recipes have been written with an eye to the domestic kitchen and will inspire you.

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Culinary maestros dish out the latest on local produce, the Masterchef effect, desires of working with the best in the world…oh and a few foibles. s a restaurateur and chef for thirteen years including his latest Rock Salt, Stuart Webster says he is enamoured with everything Noosa: “It’s all on the doorstep. I love using Nobby snapper which is caught on the Sunshine Reef, simply prepared on the char gill and served with shredded snow peas, lime and chive butter. Also a simple tart with an amaretti base, crème patisserie and topped with fresh Eumundi strawberries is the best. “Favourite ingredients? As a true northerner you can't beat baked beans on toast with melted cheddar cheese and HP sauce once a week.

Unfortunately my wife and kids haven't seen the light...yet.

“Head-to-head with a celebrity chef? That would have to be Marco Pierre White as I grew up with him. His cuisine had a big influence on the restaurant where I worked a commis chef. And thanks to TV’s Masterchef, customers are asking more questions than ever before. They want to know where ingredients come from, tips on cooking, recipes and they have a fascination with watching chefs at work. It can be quite a show on a busy night! At home, the boys have always loved to cook and bake with me.

“Given the choice of working anywhere in the world hmm… I grew up near Manchester and my family would often go to a restaurant in Chinatown called Little Yang Sing. I’ve always had a fascination for authentic Chinese and would love to learn the secret to perfect Peking duck. I have tried a number of occasions and it's never quite right. So, perhaps I need to travel to China to find the Grand Master of Peking Duck.”

Cheyne Roberts, the head chef at Sirocco loves local produce such as scallops, Goldband snapper, yellowfin tuna, Kilcoy eye fillet, quinces, pears, chillies, mandarins and says they work to perfection in dishes such as seared sumac crusted Yellowfin tuna with a baby caper, Sevillano olive, Spanish onion and watercress salad with a preserved lemon dressing, “If I was on Masterchef I’d cook a whole fish, any local, fresh linecaught reef fish (preference is red throat Emperor), crispy fried with coriander, preserved lemon and chillies. And don’t forget the seasoning. Faced with a celebrity chef’s challenge I’d like it to be with Alistair McLeod because I used to work for him, also George

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Calombaris as he doesn’t approach food like the average chef.

“The program has opened people’s eyes, minds and increased their confidence in trying various foods to create different dishes.

Chefs need to be more on the ball as customers become more food aware.

“One day I’d love to work with Ferran Adria in his El Bulli in Spain as he exceeds all boundaries plus meet Anthony Bourdain in his home town of New York City. I respect him for his reputation, honesty and saying it like it is in his books such as Kitchen Confidential.

Damon Porter, the head chef at Coconut Grove, who trained and worked with David Rayner at berardos and the River House, Gary Skelton former chef/owner of Seasons and Glen Bowmen ex chef/owner of Allegria gets excited about the change in seasons: “I have been hanging out for some sautéed brussels with confit of Bendele farm duckling, roasted celeriac and of course Thelma’s beautiful Eumundi strawberries - my favourite. I spent four hours on a rolling pin making some hand made Danish pastry for a strawberry tart tatin served with yoghurt sorbet and it was special, bursting with colour and flavour and that lovely tartness.

“I love herbs from breakfast to dinner even in dessert and at home or at work I cannot live without pasta , fresh parmesan, golden eschalots, garlic, bakers flour, sourdough, cold pressed olive oil, risotto rice, home made stock, fresh tomatoes, salamis and a tin of peeled Romas.

“The days of crazed angry Gordon Ramsey-style chefs are fazing out, replaced by zealous young guns who want to learn even basic skills from baking bread, smoking a whole fish and maintaining a sourdough. Some people have forgotten that food comes from the earth not a packet.”

Produce favoured currently by Marc Wohner, the head chef of Ricky’s River Bar & Restaurant includes Noosa spanner crab, Maleny handcrafted butter, Hervey Bay scallops and Mooloolaba prawns and dishes where they’re included are Noosa spanner crab spaghettini with chilli, garlic, parsley, shallots, lemon and Fat Hen olive oil; Hervey Bay scallops, chive, roast garlic, truffle risotto, watercress; and char grilled Mooloolaba prawns, bruschetta, chilli, oregano, and lemon.

He says his all-time cannot-live-without ingredients are truffles and foie gras: “I love the luxurious flavours.

“Given the choice of working in any restaurant or space in the world and with any chef in the world, it would be a luxurious fishing boat so I could cook and prepare the freshest seafood and also catch fish myself. Also working with Heston Blumenthal would be a total buzz.”

Scott Freund, the executive chef at the Sheraton Noosa Resort & Spa says he is passionate about sourcing the very best from local farmers and providores: “We share this great story of provenance

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with our customers thus reinforcing a sense of community. Bendele Farm ducks, Kenilworth cheeses, Mooloolaba sand crab and prawns plus Hervey Bay scallops feature on our buffets and in dishes such as duck confit with celeriac, pumpkin purée and crisp lotus flower; and duck sausage with cognac and petit poached pears.

“I’m mad about all things salt and pepper at the moment – that’s S&B Sansho Pepper, the perfect blend of chilli pepper, orange peel, black sesame seeds, white sesame seeds, Japanese pepper, ginger and seaweed, instantly adding an Asian piquancy to dishes. Another fave is Maldon sea salt.

“If I was on Masterchef and faced with the invention test hopefully the

judges would be impressed with my salmon and Hervey Bay scallop ceviche. If I won the celebrity chef's challenge I like to cook alongside Luke Mangan because he is so successful and his knowledge is second to none, also Matt Moran whose food is beyond reproach.

“Working anywhere and with anyone it would have to be Henrique Sa Pessoa from Alma Henrique Sa Pessoa, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Portugal. Henrique and I trained together at Sheraton on the Park. Also Brett Graham from The Ledbury in London, another Michelin-starred restaurant.

Brett is from my home town of Newcastle and I have followed his career and success with eager interest.

“I have been hanging out for some sautéed brussels with confit of Bendele farm duckling, roasted celeriac and of course Thelma’s beautiful Eumundi strawberries” Stuart Webster, Cheyne Roberts, Damon Porter. Marc Wohner, Scott Freund NoosaStyleLiving

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cheers A Taste of Luxury with Louis XIII... Experience the King of Cognacs Representing absolute excellence since 1874, Louis XIII is launching its Taste of Luxury experience in

Crown Ambassador Reserve Lager, will be released on

audience and gives it a chance to taste something

the 2nd of August. The 2010 limited edition lager

other than South Australian fruit and also point the

features a rare brewing technique more commonly

finger at a region which they won’t have heard of, but

used for wine. Only 7,000 bottles will be released in

will inevitably remember and follow.”

2010; each bottle individually numbered, hand-waxed and presented in a beautiful presentation case.

selected venues nationally. The Taste of Luxury allows

First released in 2008, Crown Ambassador Reserve

cognac lovers to indulge and appreciate the

pioneered the luxury beer market in Australia. The first

prestigious drop with different measures, thereby

two vintages were hugely successful and testament to

They reflect what is exciting, engaging, passionate

providing greater accessibility for consumers to the

the quality of the brew and the meticulously hand-

and essential about Australian wine and they have all

crafted

king of cognacs.

The

creation

brewing

process.

of

wine.

gained a place in the very highest echelons of the world of wine.” This outstanding accolade comes as

The 2010 release

Tahbilk celebrates its milestone achievement of 150

the absolute mastery

retains many of the

years in the Australian wine industry and participates

of time, a succession

trademark qualities of

at the London International Wine Fair 2010 with

of daring initiatives

the first two vintages,

tastings, trade events and consumer events.

and an unceasing

including fresh Galaxy

quest

quality

hops and distinctive

within the House of

crystal malt. However,

Rémy Martin.

unique to this year’s

for

Tahbilk 2006 Shiraz RRP $22.95

Celebrate this Bastille Day with Nicolas Feuillatte...

Louis XIII is a blend

release will be the

of 1,200 eaux-de-vie

careful blending of a

Launched just 34 years ago, its creator Monsieur

aged from 40 to 100

small portion of the

Feuillatte (pronounced Foo-yatt) was not tied to a

years. It is created

2009 Reserve brew,

centuries-old house style like many other brands but

exclusively from the

which has been aged

was able to design a uniquely fresh and contemporary

grapes

in French oak barrels

Champagne with a vibrant, rich palate full of clean

for 12 months.

natural fruit flavours.

of

Grand

prestigious region of Cognac. Louis XII is rich in the

Like previous vintages, patience will be rewarded as

Nicolas Feuillatte is credited with bringing this

aromas of myrrh, plum, honey and jasmine. This is

the beer develops and matures with age. It should be

modern French taste to the rest of the World, hence

complimented by the complex, warm, harmonious

cellared at or around 15 degrees Celsius for optimal

the company’s tagline ‘Epernay – New York – Beyond’.

and spicy palate that culminates in an extremely long

drinking for up to ten years (recommendation is to

The bubbles caused a sensation with the New York

finish that endures for an hour or more.

wait five years).

social set upon first release there and quickly attracted

The name of Louis XIII is in tribute to the King of

Crown Ambassador Reserve will be available from

a growing list of famous admirers including Lauren

France Louis XIII, under whose reign the Rémy Martin

the 2nd of August 2010 at selected quality retailers,

Bacall, Jackie Onassis, Sophia Loren and Yves Saint-

family took up residence in the Cognac area. He was

restaurants and bars. Interested parties should act

Laurant. It then travelled across to the UK where it was

also the first monarch to recognise cognac as a

quickly. RRP: $89.99

category in its own right in the world of eaux-de-

per

750

ml

bottle.

chosen by Lady Diana for many of her charity

www.crownbeverages.com.au

events.

TAHBILK 2006 Shiraz

is the NV Brut. Its quality arguably comes from

At the core of Nicolas’s range of Champagnes

vie.

The Louis XIII Taste of Luxury experience sees the discovery of this history and an exploration of the tasting notes of this unique cognac using a service ritual created by leading French designer Christophe Pillet. For the Aficionado there is a

Matthew Jukes has named Tahbilk’s 2006 Shiraz in his 100 Best Australian Wines 2010.

“This inexpensive, everyday Shiraz wears a very

the unrivalled selection of fruit that the winemakershave to work with - over 50% of the fruit coming from the best ‘premier cru’ vineyards in Champagne. The final blend, an

important name – Tahbilk. I was worried that,

assemblage from over 200 individual wines,

given the price, it might fall short of the

takes over eight weeks to create and is

The Louis XIII Taste of Luxury experience is

standard set by the extraordinary portfolio at

comprised of 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot

available at selected premium venues,

this historic estate. Well it doesn’t. The

Meunier and 20% Chardonnay. The

including Sheraton Noosa, Urbane in

Victorian tones suit this grape so well and

smooth and balanced palate of white

the floral, red fruit and herb notes are

fruits, almonds and hazelnuts combine

sensational.

to create something very special.

10ml pour; for the Connoisseur a 15ml pour; and for the cognac Genius, a 30ml pour.

Brisbane; Sofitel Brisbane.

Price upon

request at venue.

Crown Ambassador Reserve Lager...

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celebrate and educate the world about fine Australian

Louis XIII represents

Champagne, the most

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Matthew says of this year’s list, “This year’s 100 Best will be used as the vanguard of my continued push to

Wines that express their

postcodes always appeal to me and the

There is also a NV Brut Rosé, a

2002 1860 Vines Shiraz, of which this

salmon-pink coloured champagne

property is justly proud, does this better

comprising of a mix of 10 %

than any site in the country. But Tahbilk’s

Chardonnay for elegance and finesse,

The highly anticipated 3rd vintage of

featured Shiraz is just as worthy a creation

60% Pinot Noir for body and structure

Australia’s benchmark in luxury brewing,

because it takes this name to a much wider

and 30 % Pinot Meunier for fruitiness,

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the fruit is cold soaked for five

The elegant Tower cradles Vinturi and creates a

days to maximise fruit and

dramatic presentation for conveniently aerating

colour extraction, which is

your

followed

temperature

complements Vinturi and accents any table,

controlled fermentation. The

countertop, or home bar. Innovative two piece

wine is racked into French

design is easy to store and clean.

barrels

by

to

complete

wine.

The

contemporary

design

Vinturi Wine Aerator Tested and...It Works!

fermentation and aged for

Ever the skeptic, I could not imagine such a

about a year prior to bottling.

gadget could actually do as claimed, but, happily, I

RRP $30.00

was wrong. Vinturi Wine Aerator is the real deal.

Wines my guests and I sampled really were

with a well-balanced and smooth palate of raspberries,

strawberries,

blackberries

and

redcurrants.

enhanced, changed for the better by this simple

Mandala wines

gadget. Wine enthusiasts as well as casual

Finding balance in life is something that Charles

So revolutionise your drinking habits this Bastille Day (14th July) and toast with France’s finest

Smedley, owner of Mandala Wines, has worked towards for a long time. The concept of balance

imbibers will benefit, and you may consider this an excellent gift idea, as well.

—Steve Kruschen, The One and Only Mr. Gadget

underpins the Mandala philosophy - and the 2008

Tintilla Estate Four Marys Pinot Noir 2007

Mandala Chardonnay and 2008 Mandala Pinot Noir – represent an exciting step towards this goal.

Available from Fae Rentoul Summer House Gibson Rd Noosaville and Peregian Beach Bottle Shop

Made with winemaker Scott McCarthy; Charles

Although Pinot Noir is not typically known as a

explains that the 2008 wines continue to shape

Hunter Valley wine variety, Tintilla are committed

the Mandala style and fully express their origin.

to crafting full bodied Pinot Noir in the region and

The chardonnay shows all the classic Yarra Valley

believe its appeal lies in the fact that it has a

characteristics of citrus, melon and white stone

varietal profile similar to the regional style that the

fruit flesh with hints of cashew nuts and brioche,

Hunter Valley delivers so well with Shiraz.

all balanced by crisp acidity.

Owner and co-winemaker, Bob Lusby says, “We

"The pinot noir is destemmed and without

wanted to create a Pinot Noir with a long, silky

crushing, gently transferred into open top

finish that reflects the natural relationship

fermenters for a four-day cold soak, before

between the limestone soils, the climate and

undergoing fermentation with wild yeasts. This

vineyard aspect along with uncompromising

has preserved the bright cherry and red berry fruit

winemaking and minimal manipulation.”

flavours and allowed a subtle gamey character,

The winemaking team of Bob and his son James

while precise acidity and fine tannins give the

approach Pinot Noir to reflect its origins in

wine its length and balance.” Charles says. And

Burgundy, from where the original cuttings came

balance is what Mandala is all about.

to the Hunter in the 1930s. The low yielding but

2008 Mandala Chardonnay RRP $25

early ripening grapes are harvested by hand when

2008 Mandala Pinot Noir RRP $25

the flavour is optimal, and the fruit is sourced from well-established vines planted on a hillside with rich limestone soil just down the road from the Estate.

New wine aerator really works a treat...

Once picked,

The Big Red Wine Book 2010/11 by Campbell Mattinson & Gary Walsh Hardie Grant, $24.95

vintages. The top 20 wines under $20 section is welcomed in this current economic climate as is the focus on local and organic wines as well as established wines.

Wine of the year goes to Yalumba’s The Cigar cab sav 2008 made by Peter Gambetta Yalumba’s senior winemaker and a hot tip is to watch out for 2007 and 2008 Margaret River cabernets and cab blends.

This is the only guide of its kind in Australia featuring

The authors are, in their own words “two blokes who live

expert tasting notes for more than 1000 red wines

and breathe wine, and love the stuff. It’s our pleasure to sift

including over 500 new releases across all prices and

through, sort out, sledge and swoon over the best and

styles. Each is rated on price, value for money and

worst reds in Australia this year…we just love seeing folks

investment potential plus there are notes on past

nab themselves a good deal”.

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places to be YOUR SPARE CHANGE WILL HELP LEUKAEMIA PATIENTS 17TH – 30TH JULY 2010

IT’S TIME TO OPEN YOUR DOORS, OPEN YOUR HEART AND GATHER YOUR SMALL CHANGE TO GIVE TO THE LEUKAEMIA FOUNDATION VOLUNTEERS WHO WILL BE KNOCKING ON NEIGHBOURHOOD DOORS FOR THE ANNUAL DOORKNOCK APPEAL IN JULY. he Doorknock Appeal will see 33,000 volunteers set to knock on 700,000 doors across Queensland. This year the Foundation hopes to raise $1.2 million during the appeal to ensure a brighter future for patients and their families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders.

The funds collected will go towards promising medical research, as well as a range of patient support services, including specialised care, accommodation, counselling, transport and education.

Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland CEO, Peter Johnstone, said money donated during the Doorknock Appeal would give patients and families in need, access to patient support services completely free of charge.

“Many people don’t realise the enormous challenges faced by a patient diagnosed with a blood cancer. For many Queenslanders it means leaving their home immediately for intensive and lengthy medical treatment in a different city. This places other pressures on the family at one of the most traumatic times in their lives,” Mr Johnstone said.

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Fatty Liver You Can Reverse It

by Sandra Cabot M.D. Published by Health Directions RRP $24.99 Renowned Australian Doctor Sandra Cabot, author of the 2 million-selling The Liver Cleansing Diet, releases her new book Fatty Liver: You Can Reverse It in July. In the book Dr Cabot explains how Fatty liver disease is the most common type of liver disease in

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“Just by donating a few spare dollars you can help us to provide regional patients a home-away-from-home, and specialised care and assistance as they fight their battle with cancer. Funds will also be directed to ongoing medical research which has already resulted in better outcomes for patients and one day will lead us towards a cure.”

Every day five people in Queensland are diagnosed with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders and one every hour in Australia.

The Corbet family from Gympie, are a shining example of how much your donation can mean to a family in need.

Clynton Corbet was only 30 years old with a new baby daughter (Libby) and two young boys (Ryan and Dylan), when he was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2007. Within two hours of the diagnosis the whole family had left their home in Gympie to begin treatment in Brisbane. Five months of gruelling chemotherapy followed by a stem cell transplant.

"When I got the news, I remember looking down at our new baby sleeping peacefully in my wife Louisa’s arms, while our whole world seemed to be falling apart." Clynton said "At times I didn’t know if I would ever come home. Now Louisa and I can look forward to watching our three beautiful children grow up.

"It was a difficult journey, but the Leukaemia Foundation was there for us - with free accommodation and caring support when we desperately needed it most."

"Please help other patients and families like mine by donating your spare change to this year’s Doorknock Appeal."

So please, open your door to the friendly volunteers and give what you can to help the Foundation continue its Vision to Cure and Mission to Care.

For more information please visit www.doorknock.net.au" www.doorknock.net.au or call 1800 152 211.

the world today and reversing it is not only an effective method of losing weight, but also greatly reduces the risk of other common diseases we face today - namely diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

She also looks at the everyday causes of liver fat, the damage it does, and provides readers with an action plan to get it back in top shape - including menu plans, recipes for delicious low carbohydrate meals, and excellent shopping lists – all liver friendly. She also discusses the herbs, vitamins and minerals that support liver function and assist in repair.

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De-Lovely Caroline Music is the food of love when Caroline O’Connor and other stars perform at the Longweekend.

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hen Caroline O’Connor played Nini in Baz Luhrmann's Oscar-winning film Moulin Rouge, producers, directors and music lovers all over the world took notice. Her signature roles including Piaf, Judy Garland, Velma Kelly in Chicago, Anita in West Side Story and Mabel in Mack & Mabel, are unforgettable and her second visit to Noosa is eagerly awaited.

The multi award-winning singer/dancer/actress who continues to grace the stages of Broadway, the West End, the Royal Albert Hall and Sydney Opera House is also looking forward to her return to berardo’s restaurant and bar. “It’s a magical snug setting and working in the round means no one misses out,” says the delightful impish-faced 47 year-old who looks more like a teenager and was born in England’s Lancashire England to Irish parents, who moved to Sydney. They say she started singing almost before she could speak and at age 10 was crowned Australian Irish Dance Champion.

Her earliest stage experience included imitations of Ethel Merman that she performed for her dog, but soon Caroline set her sites on a more discerning audience and packed her bags to return to the UK to train at the prestigious Royal Ballet School in London.

Afterwards, Caroline came back to Oz and the Australian Opera Ballet. While in a production there she met Anthony Warlow, the Australian musical theatre star, who told her she had too much personality for her ballet slippers and pointed her to the musicals.

It turned out to be inspired advice. As her long list of major awards illustrate, Caroline has enjoyed great acclaim for stepping into the shoes of the likes of Edith Piaf, Judy Garland and - to her dog's delight - Ethel Merman, as well as headline roles in many of the world's best-loved musicals Her favourite by far is the one-woman play Bombshells which was written especially for Caroline by acclaimed playwright Joanna Murray-Smith. She has since filmed Bombshells for ABC Television and toured the play to sell out performances at the Edinburgh Festival, London’s West End at the Arts Theatre and at the World Stage Festival in Toronto, Canada.

Caroline has recorded four solo CDs and has featured on numerous cast recordings and compilations She says diners at berardo’s can expect all the faves, surprises and wonderful music from her four-piece ensemble including her husband Barry on woodwind.

Apart from Jim Berardo and Greg O’Brien hosting Carline’s four course Blue Ribbon dinner, there’ll also be three festival Supper Club events showcasing the superb talents of French chanteuse

Caroline Nin, Australia’s own cabaret sensation Carita Farrer and Australian musical theatre legend, Toni Lamond.

At other venues look out for the return festival appearance by guitar maestros Slava and Leonard Grigoryan accompanied by James and Joseph Tawadros as Band of Brothers; the So-la Voce Chamber Choir; a Japanese piano recital; Virginia Gay and local bands, The Vitals and Dva plus two exclusive Australian performances called International Stars of Ballet as performed by seven members of the San Francisco Ballet.

To ensure the festival hits the high notes right from the start, Australia’s own Tom Burlinson opens the festival with astonishing performance of Frank - a Life in Song.

The Noosa Longweekend Festival is from 18 to 27 June.

For full details visit: www.noosalongweekend.com

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in fashion

his collection appeals to the extroverted and independent woman thanks to the surprising explosion of fashion details, mixing fabrics, colours, textures and styles to create garments which are innovative and dynamic.

Anna and Salvatore Pianura are strongly focused on the quality of a product that is entirely “ Made in Italy� along with their always distinctive mark: screen printed garments.

This collection is full of colour and optimism- the square, together with the use of black and white with vibrant colour highlights .

See the latest vibrant collection of Pianurastudio at Bellissima Boutique located in Netanya at the fashion end of Hastings Street Noosa Heads.

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Spring Summer 2010 collection available at Bellissima

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In honour of their birthday, for the first time in a decade, Secrets are offering up to 40% off storewide, from the 18th of June to the 18th of July, while stock lasts.

Available from Secrets Shhh, Bay Village Hastings Street Noosa - EMBRACE COLLECTION, priced from $390

winterfashioninstylewinterfashion LEATHER/BASKET BAG FROM EAST AFRICA $80RIGHT: TIMBUKTU TO KATHMANDU Mary Street Noosaville

HUGO BOSS MENSWEAR AVAILABLE FROM HUGO BOSS HASTINGS STREET NOOSA

As worn by Jennifer Aniston...

Stuart Weitzman’s done it again with the Alex Wedge.

This sassy crochet-knit espadrille has been spotted on Hollywood A-listers and the ultra-fashionable. available only at Diana’s

STUART WEITZMAN SHOES NEW YORK - AVAILABLE FROM DIANAS SHOES BAY VILLAGE HASTINGS ST NOOSA

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HUGO BOSS BAG- & SHOES AVAILABLE FROM HUGO BOSS HASTINGS STREET NOOSA

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beauty & spas

There’s an emerging trend for traditional spagoers to look more beautiful without the need for cosmetic surgery.

groups love the garden area where they can relax before or after treatments while enjoying a mezze plate, fruit platters or a Bali Hi Tea, created by Matt Golinski. “They look too good to eat,” she says “and the new wedding garden, a completely separate area away from the spa, features a Balinese bale or pavilion, a hand carved double Indian love swing (supposed to bring good luck to couples), and lawn area

Extra spa-licious B

aby boomers are leading the charge and many day spas have answered their results-orientated call by becoming a medi-spa and adding or substituting various cosmetology, dermatology and non-invasive treatments to the classic pampering menu. For spa-goers looking for alternatives to more invasive treatments, there’s Botox, IPLs, lasers, microdermabrasion and so much more.

The increase in the number of these non-invasive services has subsequently lowered prices and contributed to their popularity.

Treatments reinforce the results of spa treatments, which are so important to men and women of all ages, including teens, who have also become more diligent about using quality skincare products.

Relax in paradise at Ikatan Ikatan’s feel-good factor is on a crescendo. Owner Katrina Thorpe says

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with a back drop of palms, frangipanis, bamboo and tropical plants, is perfect for wedding ceremonies, photo shoots and Spartys or spa party groups. Matt’s catering is also available.

“During the summer we are also offering clients an authentic tropical experience with treatments in the outdoor bale including a massage and facial. It’s a real slice of Bali. And once clients experience it, they all rebook before leaving.”

Beauty before Age For seven years Dr Vera Ivovic has cast imitators aside and established herself as a preeminent practitioner of a medical centre focusing on general practice, children’s health and specialist services such as obstetrics and gynaecology plus the latest innovations in cosmetic procedures.

She is Noosa’s only medical laser specialist.

Dr Ivovic, a registered medical practitioner in Europe and New Zealand, has had 20 year’s experience in general practice and for the last 13

Noosa’s only medical laser specialist

Peeling away the years, regaining self esteem or finding the elixir of life… years, the perfectionist in cosmetic of professionals at Noosa MCS is medicine and laser safety officer has dedicated to patient safety, duty of specialised in advanced injectables care and offers cosmetic and dermafillers for softening wrinkles consultations free of charge in a and lines to full non-surgical facial discreet and friendly environment. contouring using the world’s latest scientifically validated technology.

Sheraton Regular attendance at medical conferences around the world The AQUA Day Spa at Sheraton ensures only the highest professional Noosa Resort & Spa is a unique haven, standards are adhered to, so genuine a tranquil oasis in which to relax, results for medical and cosmetic unwind, be pampered and indulged procedures, skin cancer detection and by our highly professional and treatment plus skin rejuvenation are nurturing staff. AQUA Day Spa is your achieved. passport to a healthier lifestyle where Cosmetic procedures require your wellness, health and beauty are advanced expertise, constant carefully restored. With a philosophy education and updates, as well as based on “Sanitas Per Aquas” or artistic skills. Dr “Healing Ivovic is through Water” passionate AQUA Day Spa about medical offers a and cosmetic comprehensive treatments selection of and receives treatments, enormous therapies and pleasure from products to seeing her soothe body, patients mind and soul. happy. Peeling Embracing the away the years, Purity, Harmony regaining self and Vitality of esteem or water, our finding the treatments elixir of life for reflect these her patients in key elements to a caring and restore balance The AQUA Day Spa at Sheraton Noosa holistic manner is and harmony. When Resort & Spa paramount. enjoyed regularly, By using the world’s latest laser these holistsic treatments assist in technology - Synchro HP, on men and creating a balanced and energised women, Dr Ivovic guarantees safe, fast, lifestyle. Choose from exceptional Spa effective and amazing results for offerings where highly qualified permanent hair reduction, professionals assist you on the path to photorejuvenation/photorestoration, well-being. Welcome to a world of skin tightening, rosacea, folicullitis, serene beauty. A mind and body in vascular lesion, spider veins, birth exquisite balance. A soul rejuvenated, marks and haemangiomas. it is time to feel good.

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The Noosa Spa of Health & Beauty situated in the beautiful tranquil South Pacific Resort Offers unique body treatments to restore and calm the body using the Aveda brand which is based on the art and science of pure flower and plant essences scientifically proven to be highly effective without the use of chemicals All our Beauty Therapist are all highly trained for each specific unique service Experience the Pure Indulgence Package 4 Hours of pure bliss including a mouth watering Tropical Fruit Platter and Glass of Champagne Any of our treatments will leave you feeling totally rejuvenated Our treatment rooms have been recently renovated to give a feeling of calmness and serenity Clients using the Spa services can also use the Tropical pools and Jacuzzi of the resort The Noosa Spa also offers a complimentary pick up and drop of service Tel 07 5447 1424

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Queens of cosies and obsessive knitwit...

She’s been dubbed the Grand Purl Baa and as Helen Flanagan discovered, it suits Loani Prior to a T.

sex. The brighter it is, the more you want. I do lurve colour. It feeds you and frankly a tea cosy loves colour too. What an opportunity to indulge all your wildest fantasies. No need to be coy when knitting up a tea cosy.

“Everybody has a tea cosy story. It’s in the Australian psyche, an object of social history and an evocation of sweet memories of grandmothers mostly, also mothers and friends. Tea cosies have a woolly thread to our heart and they tug it lovingly. Add a little joke to that loving tug and you’re on a winner.”

Loani’s fame has spread and workshopaholics are doing their bit for oani Prior’s knitwitism has been on-going since Mrs Theodosiou, the cultural tourism by attending a Wild Knitting Retreat at Christine Tainsh's Greek neighbour taught the six-year-old how to purl and plain with a Eumarella Shores, just outside Noosa, in August. “Grown women book well in pair of knitting needles. Then, since her first book Wild Tea Cosies was advance, pay well-earned money, organise the care of loved ones and pets, published, life has not been the same as her woolly obsessions border on drive hundreds of kilometres, find a seat near a friendly face, pull out their becoming a disorder. wool and needles and knit together,” says the The Grand Purl Baa was so-named by a friend Merryn, one of her nine Queen of Tea Cosies, who knitwit friends who meet once a month. “We knit of course, moved to the Noosa sup tea, eat cake and talk a lot,” enthuses Loani, who admits to There’s no knit-down hinterland about nine being a complete control freak and will go to any length to time in Loani’s baa years ago, for love - “the convince anyone that cosies are old fashioned. “I think the love of The Bloke aka name is a term of endearment meaning that they are happy lane even after the Julian Pepperell, marine for me to organise them. Well that’s how I’ll take it until close of a three month biologist extraordinaire. I someone gives me a different name, like Bossy Needles, for instance. And tea cosies? They’ve never been out of fashion. I’ll exhibition at Sydney’s did engage in ‘proper’ work until about a year have nothing of it. They may have been waiting patiently at Powerhouse Museum ago but I’m having a knit the back of cupboards and in bottom drawers all over the country, occasionally making an appearance on a kitchen which included nine of change, made possible by the Patron of the Knitted table, but they’ve been there, the quiet achievers of teatime. her object d’arts.

Arts aka The Bloke.

And heaven forbid I should be serious about a tea cosy! I’m “Also while you’re at the just doing my bit in bringing them out into the sunshine Thelma and Louise wild again, where they belong. knitting retreat, if the blokes insist on tagging It seems transforming the humble tea cosy into a quirky sculptural object along, they can go fishing and golfing or just d’art also requires a wacky sense of humour:“I always say tea cosies are funny lounge about reading and drinking even when they are not meant to be. And a tea pot is very accommodating. beer on the verandah of their cabins.”

It will not bemoan your hand made gift. Perhaps that was the revelation for There’s no knit-down time in me after-all, discovering that recipients of tea cosy gifts got the joke. They Loani’s baa lane even after the close of were entertained. They laughed out loud. Yep. That’s what it was. I’m a a three month exhibition at Sydney’s comedian at heart. And when those first tea cosies made people laugh - I Powerhouse Museum, which included was hooked. nine of her object d’arts. “I got the gig “How many have I made? That’s like asking how many wines I’ve had. I try because I’m a brazen hussy. Not a textile not to count. All my cosies are easy to make. Some of them look a bit tricky artist. Not any kind of artist, except but that is all in the detail. All the little bits of detail are easy. The final product perhaps of the grass eating, mooing kind. is all about smoke and mirrors - feather here, a button there, how it is put I sent in an unsolicited submission for an together.” exhibition last year, which consisted of a Loani says finding a publisher was not easy: “I made four phone calls one dot-point ideas page, photographs and morning and I could hear eyes rolling at the other end of the phone on the Carmen Miranda. That little woollen haute first three. On the fourth call I was lucky enough to get straight through to a couture did her job brilliantly. All fruit and managing editor, no efficient administrative person barring the way and that feathers flouncing, she wooed them into managing editor was a knitter. How lucky was that?” loving her. Success. First the Powerhouse In book two, Really Wild Tea Cosies, also published by Murdoch, Loani’s fan now the world.” base increased in skein loads and the cosies are even brighter: “Colour is like

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There are three new patterns, multi-coloured spots, criss-crosses and cherry blossom prints in the winter range, while the Boom Shankar label is targeted to the younger, funkier woman from say 20 to 30. There’s the classic denim range including wide leg jeans, pencil skirt and pinafores set off with a striped, multicoloured belt plus elegant patch skirts in varying lengths.

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After several decades writing and broadcasting in the UK, Jillie Collings, according to Helen Flanagan, has found a new audience and a new home. eading a lonely existence as a child had its drawbacks for Adelaide-born Jillie Collings but ultimately, burying herself in mystery books proved to be her saviour.

After graduating with an arts degree and an unpublished book in her luggage Jillie moved to London to seek fame, fortune and a remedy for what was at the time considered to be a fatal disease. “My hair went white on the sea voyage worrying about it,” recalls Jillie. “This diagnosis

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As a graphologist she analysed the handwriting of many famous and infamous people in the world from Princess Di, Joan Collins and Barry Humphries to Neilson, a mass murderer better known as the Black Panther.

She landed her first job as an investigatory feature writer on Woman magazine, just prior to her

All my other titles were achieved by blood, sweat and tears, but the theme for The Castle in the Air was given to me by a lovely old Chinese man in spirit

first book being published. “At the same time my then partner kept taking on too much work as a radio interviewer so I became known to the BBC when I filled in for him,” says Jillie who by now had a parallel career in radio and writing - as predicted by the palmist.

“Of course then the inevitable happened. The astrologer of a rival women’s magazine decided to retire and I was asked to take over the astrology column. I was star hunted!

This led to an intensive period of study whilst I passed exams, and I have practised astrology ever since.

“Astrology helped me understand my son, who has a dual personality, being a delightful Gemini. It also helped me to understand my relationships and their cycles, and has done ever since. I now plot economic trends side by side with my husband. I use planetary waves and he uses the Elliot Wave. We usually agree.”

Because of her near fatal disease Jillie also became interested in health and most of her eight non fiction titles are about health and the environment. “This led to The Guardian offering me a column called Life Forces which eventually became a book, called Life Forces: Guidelines for a Healthy Life on a Polluted Planet.

My remaining book titles reflect my interest in physiological patterns and what they can tell us about ourselves.”

Fast forward to Jillie and hubby Ben’s move to Noosa, a place she’d visited after her son moved from the Gold Coast about ten years ago, also her change in writing genres.“The one exception to my books is a children’s fantasy called The Castle in the Air, published by IJC Publications and distributed by Brumby’s Books.

“I have to confess, as many writers claim today, this came through medium-ship. All my other titles were achieved by blood, sweat and tears, but the theme for The Castle in the Air

was given to me by a lovely old Chinese man in spirit. He said it was time for children to learn that there are other dimensions beyond this world.

Physicists support this view now and think there may be as many as 10 or 11. However he also wanted to make them aware that everything around us has life and identity and to respect this.

“There are some pretty strange characters in The Castle in the Air, which is a rescue station for all those who get lost though time warps such as in The Bermuda Triangle into dimensions beyond time.”

The rollicking fantasy adventure begins when the two stars Emma and Kit, after promising to be home for lunch, they set out for a short sail in their small boat on the Miami Harbour. A strange mist appears and they are soon lost at sea. Things get even stranger when their rescuer appears; they slip through a timewarp and are soon guests of The Castle in the Air a multi-dimensional rescue station.

What happens to Emma and Kit in the Castle? And what about the people that will never return – will that be them? Can they save the Castle in the Air? And will they learn the important lessons they need to get back to their lives on earth?

Jillie’s next project is to update and re-release a book which proved very popular in the UK called Astrology and Your Child. “It’s a guide for parents seeking to understand the everunfolding mystery of their children through alternative means,” says Jillie who equates life in Noosa to living in a boutique hotel in Paradise. She is still an avid reader as evidenced by her home which is filled with bookshelves everywhere, even in the garage.“I can’t imagine ever feeling so passionate about e-books, even if they take up less space. All my books are friends with their own personas.”

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There were world-class street performers and buskers, craft workshops, a masked gallery walk, plus a Saturday night parade and award’s ceremony leading into the Carnivale street party. Amazed winners included Maria Mormile for brush and sponge body art; Vick Pattison - airbrush body art and the art of the body visual art competition; David Houghton - Wicked Camper vehicle art; Brian Tisdall- pavement art otherwise known as chalk art on the street and Yaneiro Velasquez who won wearable art or fabulous fashion made from recycled treasures.

The 27-year-old student and former model who came to Australia from Venezuela in 2007 and studies fashion at Sunshine Coast TAFE, used recycled scrap metal as the basis for her award-winning dress.

bottler dress caps it off She said the dress cost her many nights of sleep and for the last two weeks before the competition she didn’t sleep at all. The non-beer drinker spent more than a month working on the dress, including searching through a Maroochydore pub’s garbage bins before a friend at the local bowls club came to her rescue.

Her crushed beer bottle tops and discarded copper wire dress earned her $2000, and will finance her final year range later this year after which she hopes to be a costume designer for movies.

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WHETHER WEARING HER GM’S HAT, BEING THE HOST WITH THE MOST OR DRESSED AS CLEOPATRA, ROBYN RULLI, NOW ROBYN PRATT, WAS ALWAYS THE QUEEN OF NOOSA STYLE. When you were Sheraton Noosa’s GM, making Africa and Middle East division. It’s been 23 years responsible for delivering the brand experience in headlines was de rigueur and nurturing since I joined the company. our Le Meridien, W Hotels, The Luxury Collection and friendships came naturally. Recall some of We have been living in Tervuren, a very green St. Regis hotels across our division. We have recently those times. area of Belgium, about 12 km from Brussels, since opened the amazing W Barcelona and if you are My three years in Noosa was a time I treasured as 2001. Christopher 18, has been living in Kelvin Grove, ever in Barcelona you should stay there. It is a do my family. I feel Noosa is home and has been fantastic hotel. The W Brand is a very exciting brand part of me for a very long time. We made lifelong to be a part of with our passion points being friends, loved the feeling of community and I’m fashion, design and entertainment. For example last proud that my executive team has gone onto December we hosted the launch party for Alicia some wonderful leadership positions in the Keys new album in London. This followed our VIP hospitality industry either with Starwood or with lounge at Paris Fashion Week where we had some other hospitality companies. They were also an big names from the integral part of the great events we had at the Europena’s fashion world in hotel. attendance and only last What’s your weekend I hosted the St background?

Regis VIP lounge at the I was born and South Africa vs England brought up in polo match with many Rockhampton and celebrities attending. moved to Brisbane to Memorable moments work for Sheraton outside of Starwood?

Brisbane Hotel and Towers A very memorable as catering manager. I moment was our worked for Starwood in wedding in Malta - a h Englis Sydney and Melbourne and fantastic week with e only ring h e t e h – mum returned to the Brisbane friends and family then -line c e r e d h i c s s c i So Flem n the I’m a t the Sheraton as resident the birth of Sebastian in s rson o g e n p o g in boy am speak dads manager. After 10 years with 2004 was amazing little g y n i k m a on spe Starwood, we moved to however becoming a Noosa. Chris was 6 and James part of the local was 6 months. community is What reaction did you have probably one of our to an operation in 2002? most wonderful experiences I had a major allergic Brisbane and seeing your family grow and sharing the many reaction to the anesthetic. The since February this year when he began his experiences with them is truly the best feeling ever. result was major loss of memory for about six Media & Communications degree at university. He is It has been a whirlwind life since meeting Brian months. I wrote a book called “To Build a Lifetime” missing Belgium and we miss him but I guess this is and moving to Belgium. There’s never a dull during this time. It was something I needed to do normal whenever any teenager leaves home for the moment in our life. Brian is now working for although writing down my thoughts and feelings first time. Chris and James 14, have enjoyed going to Corinthia Hotels out of Malta and we’ve made a were quite alien to me at the time. People still ask British School of Brussels and we are very involved in decision to move to Malta, concentrate on his career me if all my memory has returned however you the School Rugby Union Club. Chris played for and have more time for the family. never really know but I suspect it’s pretty much Belgium and now plays for the First Under 21 team You own a house in Noosa so do you see you there. I don’t know what to blame ie old age or the for Norths in Brisbane. and Brian living here one day? operation, when I can’t remember things!

Six year old Sebastian was born in Belgium, goes Yes we do and love it. We renovated it a couple Tell us about life in the fast lane these days. to a local Flemish school and speaks fluent Flemish of years ago and are very happy with the results. We Brian and I moved to Belgium for Starwood (Dutch). He’s a keen soccer player and I’m a Soccer love Noosa for its natural beauty and the variety of Hotels. I was in charge of implementing the Euro mum – the only English speaking person on the experiences such as enjoying the great weather, currency into our Eurozone hotels and after various side-line cheering on my little boy amongst the beach, plus wining and dining. In a way it’s like being leadership roles I am now vice president in charge Flemish speaking dads. in one of Europe’s great cities. We’ve told so many of the company’s Design and Luxury Brands and Explain your current role within Starwood. people about Noosa and they all come back raving head up the Brand Operations team for our Europe As leader for our Design and Luxury Brands I am about this piece of Aussie paradise.

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The gorgeous Dior designs that draped the girls in Sex and the City 2 have now hit a new high street with the launch of the LBD (Little Black Dress) greeting cards. Beautifully adorned with lace, silk and ribbons, this sexy 3-piece card set by Meri Meri distributed through Sydney card fashion house, Spirit Publishing, is every fashionista’s dream come true. RRP $10.95 Available at leading department stores, bookstores, newsagencies and specialty gift stores from July.

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Zest for a life minus stress..

Former co-host of TV’s Perfect Match and exercise ball, bend from the hips, reach up with your Wheel of Fortune and Noosa resident plus hands then stretch to the floor while keeping your author of 52 Weeks to a New You Kerrie Friend, spine straight. Try now to touch your hands to the shares her thoughts on enjoying a longer, better floor, if you can’t, touch your ankles or lower calves. life.

Do this a few times a day and always breathe deeply rom her home in Las Vegas running Heaven for better results. on Earth Media with hubby Kenn, Kerrie “Apart from fighting stress, exercise helps weight Friend, like her Hollywood pals, is devoted control and health issues that weigh on us mentally to ensuring spirit, soul and body exude beauty and including depression. Don’t live a sedentary lifestyle inner health. She says it’s all about living a sweeter, and be happier. more peaceful and beautiful “Sweet sleep is crucial. life from the inside out, Adults require 7/9hours a because beauty attained from night for maximum health within lasts a lifetime not a and beauty benefits. Make season, also reducing stress your bedroom a sleep haven, a helps us live more fulfilling personal sleep sanctuary - not lives. a work/worry environment, “It seems these days we all with reading material and face seemingly peaceful music. Add good insurmountable amounts of bedding and soft lighting and stress due to work and lifestyle sleep stress away. choices. We need to seriously “Breathe deeply and slowly look at our lives or run the risk to help organs and blood of reducing our life span circulation. It’s as easy as considerably. There are several sitting in a chair, closing your Kerrie Friend ways we can de-stress and eyes and taking some deep relax more effectively to battle this new, but deadly breaths for ten minutes two or three times a day. health risk.

Prayer /meditation practices are extremely helpful.

“Ever wondered why smiling is good for health?

“What we put into our mouths has a huge effect Smiling makes you feel better, lowers blood on stress levels. Sugar and processed foods all pressure, boosts immune systems and releases deplete vital nutrients so instead have fruit, a handful endorphins, the same as those of almonds, oatmeal, a natural released during exercise. It also Apart from fighting stress protein bar, rice cake with avocado, makes you look younger and feel exercise helps weight control or a banana which will all help younger, lifts the muscles on your and health issues that weigh produce serotonin as will foods with face upwards, has a great social on us mentally including B6 and folic acid such as asparagus influence as it draws people to depression and orange juice. you and this can have a pleasant “Let’s not forget faithful H2O. effect on them too. So come on, especially those Dehydration exacerbates stress and yet a lot of who are single - smile. Your perfect match may only people walk around dehydrated and don’t even be a smile away. We all need to smile more however. realize it. Eight to10 glasses per day is the minimum After all it helps us look younger and we like that and more exercise - more water. Keep hydrated and don’t we? drink to your health.”

“Stretching improves blood flow, releases tension Kerrie, who plans to be back in Noosa in and helps adjust moods. Yoga/ pilates /martial arts September, promises that by following her regime classes are powerful tools however simple stretches you will live longer, stress less, the result will be long also improve stress levels. Sit in a chair or on an lasting and you’ll be able to enjoy life to the max.

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JOHN KONRADS WHO WITH SISTER ILSA REWROTE THE SWIMMING WORLD RECORD BOOKS IN THE LATE 1950S AND EARLY '60S TELLS HELEN FLANAGAN HE REMAINS PASSIONATE ABOUT SWIMMING AND HOPES OTHERS WILL FOLLOW IN HIS WAKE. here must be something in the air and water around Noosa that acts as a magnet to champions such as John Konrads, who with Mikki his French-born adoring wife of 41 years, moved to Sunrise Beach in January.

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citizens who live in retirement villages with under-utilised pools, deriving enormous benefit from the program.”

John and Mikki who have three children, say they explored the Northern Rivers region of NSW and even the Gold Coast before settling in Noosa, a place they have visited for over 30 years and of course has an affinity with water:“Being city slickers all our lives from Sydney, Paris, Amsterdam, Melbourne and me Los Angeles, we chose here because of the low rise and its beauty. When I was marketing manager for Ansett in the late

Something in the water?

John was 15 and Ilsa was 13 when they set literally dozens of world records and he may have retired from swimming after the Tokyo Olympics in 1964 and began a successful business career, but settling into retirement permanently? “Don’t even think about it,” says a distinguished-looking 68 year-old who is adamant that adults including retirees who return to swimming via his Swim Easy clinics enjoy a healthier, longer life – just like him. “I want them to get into swimming. It’s so under-rated. Adults can improve their swimming dramatically using my method and that’s because most people who didn't pursue swimming when they were kids and chose other sports were insufficiently taught or weren't taught at all.

“Swimming is a technical sport, more like snow skiing, think cold, goggles and above all anxiety, yet it's unlike running which is natural for humans. We weren't made for swimming because you can’t breathe when you want to and there's nothing solid to hang on to, so anxiety sets in, leading to stress and fatigue over a short distance.”

John's system, which he teaches at the Noosa Aquatic Centre, is all about relaxing and realising the right way is the easy way, as in all sports. “The last six years I’ve been doing the Noosa Blue Water Swim, thanks to meeting Phillip Harding in Sydney in the late '60s. I swim with him regularly and have obviously done such a good a coaching job, he now beats me in ocean swims.

“Swimming is also a beautiful way of seeing nature and even meditating. I also think there’s a huge opportunity for groups of senior

'80s I went to the openings of Hyatt Coolum, Twin Waters and stayed at Sheraton. When we’re bored we hop on a cheap flight to Sydney, but the more we see here, the more we love it such as discovering the long beaches, Eumundi and the hinterland’s myriad delights.”

John acknowledges that wives are critical in the seachange process: “Mikki whose main exercises are walking and tennis is over the moon in the National Park. Yesterday she saw two koalas. And she’s a great cook, although I’m king of the barbecue.

“I love swimming either at Sunrise when it’s not too choppy or at Main Beach. I received my last bike 50 years ago so was pleased to get a new one for my last birthday. The bike tracks here are amazingly beautiful and handy. My Bipolar-2 condition is well under control and with medication I don’t even think about it except when publicly sharing experiences on the speaking circuit.”

John who arrived in Australia as a boy from Latvia, learnt to swim with sister Ilsa at a migrant hostel and for a time, held all the world freestyle swimming records from 200 metres to 1500 metres. He made a successful transition to business, travelled to France, where he was groomed by the cosmetics giant, L’Oreal, to become their Australian managing director and followed with a notable corporate career. He knows only too well the rollercoaster ride of life’s ups and downs however it’s his love of Mikki, his family and swimming especially through his Swim Easy System that give him constant strength.

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Peregian Beach is a unique little chic coastal village, which is steadily being enhanced by the emergence of new businesses who fit into that tasteful, authentic 'piazza' style.

Caribbean Dreams gelato is one such business ..visitors and locals alike can chose their favourite homemade gelato and stroll around the square, window shopping to find Peregian shops stocking things you wont find in chains stores. A shoppers delight..helped along by that friendly welcoming service.

The handful of cafes host that buzzy but laid-back atmosphere while the restaurants fill up nightly ..dining alfresco under the Sunshine Coast stars.

Visitors are drawn to the 'Peregian Feel"..authentic, stylish and relaxed simplicity...once experienced they always return.

On the 1st and the 3rd Sunday of the month the Peregian Markets are a must..oozing creativity,energy and fun.

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Situated in the park between the Peregian Surf Club and the Lifeguard tower..its a healthy and vibrant picture to see the locals and visitors alike strolling around the market and then spilling over into the village cafes and grassed area reading their Sunday papers as the children play on the 'green' or early in the morning walking home along the road (or the beach) with a baguette under one arm and a basket of fresh local produce in the other.

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will brighten the most sleep deprived mummy looking to keep her style stakes at the swing set. The non-pregnancy fashion from Mesop and Morgan Marks is perfect for its muted colours, interesting detail and laid back appeal. The extensive range of Elk Accessories, quirky Dick and Dora brooches and beautifully crafted Nancybird leather bags and wallets are a perfect compliment to the slouchy appeal of the Walnut slip on canvas tennis shoe and a For those mini-me's that are a little more particular, Ouch, Munster and Electric Boy up to size 7 and shoes from Chookleaf and Chilli Kids will keep everyone happy and looking that little bit edgy! If you’re just looking for a perfect gift (from you.. to you perhaps...?) Evolve-mbh has temptation in the form of delicate ceramics from Have you met Miss Jones or maybe journals and stationery from Orla Kiely and Poppies for Grace. Come and see for yourself.

Wahoo Seafood Wahoo Seafood is another drawcard to Peregian Beach Village. Its alfresco dining ( BYO )experience is popular with families and couples alike and their attention to detail and delicious meals eg (crab risotto) make it a 'must do' with holiday makers. Its the locals however who really take advantage of this fresh seafood experience. The takeaway section is noticeably thriving as families, surfers and couples put in their orders for a night in or alternatively picnicking on the 'green', such taste sensations as the Calamari strips..sooooo delicious and 'more-ish' Askew 2 gifts and design store...

Askew 2 your new store on the Sunshine Coast for Gift, Design, Fun, Home, and Office, newly opened in Peregian Beach, It is their 1st store in Australia following on from successful stores in New Zealand, now in their 20th year! Stocking many international brands, Alessi, Tivoli Audio, Geneva, Acme, Mondaine, Moleskine,

Savon de Marsaille, Power Balance, Ritzenhoff, also Clothing and many quirky objet.

Caribbean Dreams Ice Cream Entering the shop is reminiscent of stepping off a little boat in the Caribbean and a display cabinet filled with the amazing colours of freshly made gelati and sorbet, invites instant salivation and sees faces that light up with big smiles.

Harper St A trendy new fashion and accessories boutique, Harper St is a welcome addition to Peregian’s growing fashion store. With desirable labels including CKM, All Harper St now at Peregian Beach About Eve, Grab, Jouge, Luxx, Lee Riders and Ping Pong available .

HTM - High Tide Mark Well know for their quality labels for both men and women HTM have a great following on the coast and have now some more exciting new labels and stock in ready for summer!

for the quirky... but classy gift We stock many international brands, Alessi, Tivoli Audio, Geneva, Acme, Mondaine, Moleskine, Savon de Marsaille, Power Balance, Ritzenhoff, also Clothing and many quirky objet.

Come in and see us soon

Askew 2 Peregian Boardwalk Ph 5471 2292

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fashionable chic.

Whilst tourist shopping strips are geared towards a tourist’s every holiday need; it is local knowledge that can really make your shopping experiences special. oosa’s original shopping precinct, Noosa Junction, harbours secrets galore, with many of its local traders having served the Noosa community for years and years.

Holidays are always the best time to indulge you passion for shopping, when you have both the time and the inclination to wander and browse.

The Junction - as it is lovingly referred to by locals, is full of shopping gems, such as Paul Austin Jewellers, where you should allow time to view the whole collection, many of them exquisite, affordable one-off pieces, created by Paul. The shop is also an agent for the beautiful Pandora collectable range.

And holidays are the perfect time to fine tune that new look you’ve been thinking about, and you will find a range of specialist beauty services, within this peaceful village setting that encourage relaxation, whilst enhancing your visual appearance.

contemporary, a simple lamp to a tailor-made bar, or soft furnishings and that perfect gift - they have it all.

With the Junction’s constantly evolving persona, new traders are always finding the area a great place to move to. Here you will find an eclectic range of decorator items, lamps, flowers and goodies to create a wonderful shopping experience.

CASA NOOSA Now that you’re feeling on top of the world, why not visit the showrooms of Casa Noosa Interiors and take a look at this season’s latest trends in furnishings and designer pieces. From tropical to

MOFO mofo was created to provide urban mens fashion with an edge, it provides the coast with a boutique sourcing limited release labels from around the globe. this season we are excited to

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SYMBOLIC JOURNEY Symbolic Journey has an extensive range of spiritual books, crystals, jewellery, oracle and angel cards, tarot cards, essential oils, incense, music CDs/DVDs, inspirational DVDs, meditation and hypnosis CDs, feng shui products, tibetan singing bowls, himalayan salt lamps, meaningful gifts and cards and more. You are most welcome to browse and soak up the relaxing atmosphere, which locals and visitors have been enjoying for over 15 years.

Psychic readings are also available.

Available from Princess for a Day - Noosa Junction

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Wyse Metalicus Mesop Ping Pong Kondo Vers Gitane Philosophy Banana Blue Anna Seed Linen Laundry Gabrielle Fratteni

Fabrics from Oh Sew Noosa - Noosa Junction

Menswear from MOFO - Arcadia Walk

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introduce merc from the u.k, and junk de luxe from denmark to our existing stable of exclusive labels. mofo is really the zeitgeist. come and see us at arcadia walk, noosa junction .

LOU LOU Ward off the chills this season at Lou Lou with Mesop’s range of summer treats. Layering options are endless with Mesop and Metalicus, these brands offer Cotton Wool and Bodytight.

With the warmer months approaching us, Wyse bodywear is a luxurious garment made with a delicate fabric known as modal, available in leggins, dresses, skirts and tops, perfect for these warm summer days at Lou Lou.

• Gorgeous Wedding Gowns • Bridal Accessories • Individual Designing Available • Beautiful Jewellery • After 5 Evening & Formal Wear • Lovely French Fragrances (mens & ladies) including Vera Wang, Chloe, Calvin Klein, D&G, Boss • Exclusive Stockists of Tina Jeffrey Jewellery • Featuring French Designer Rubi Pesini & Australian Designer Matthew Eager

Princess for a Day Bridal Boutique & Perfumery Shop 1/16 Lanyana Way, Noosa Heads Telephone: 07 5474 5548

www.princessforaday.com.au

ART EXHIBITION AND LAUNCH Surrounding ourselves with beauty in any form serves as a reminder that life is not just about toil, it is about living life and expressing joy. It also reminds us that we too, are beautiful. Julie Carrington, owner of The Jewellery Gallery @ Carrington's, has truly taken this to heart as she explores how many ways she can introduce beauty and joy into the world around her via her innate love of art in all its forms. The Jewellery Gallery features artisans who dedicate themselves to producing unique handmade jewellery designs that can only be called ‘wearable art’.

Julie has yet again taken another leap into the world of showcasing amazing art pieces, as The Jewellery Gallery becomes a launching pad for new and talented local artists.

The Jewellery Gallery @ Carrington's is an experience of art in all forms, beauty, inspiration and creativity. admin@thejewellerygallery.com.

them. Most of the games are either out on display ready to play or able to be opened so we can better explain them, we are a very tactile shop.

Jigsaw puzzles are another speciality with wooden puzzles for the little ones through to massive 9,000 piece puzzles for devoted jigsaw enthusiasts.

The list just goes on – brain teasers, card games, Kites, hand puppets, craft and science kits and more.

Come in and visit, we love a chat, or visit www.newtonsapplepuzzles.com PRINCESS FOR A DAY BRIDAL BOUTIQUE & PERFUMERY Wedding gowns, after-five party dresses, ball gowns or smart day wear, whatever you are looking for we have a gorgeous range to suit all sizes and ages. Our gowns are here for you to take home today, with alteration services available.

We cater from the most stunning bridal gowns to simple and elegant gowns, whether you are getting married on the beach, in the garden or church. We have a designer service available if you want to create your own special style. We have veils of all styles and beautiful handcrafted Swarovski crystal and pearl jewellery to choose from.

Select from an extensive selection of genuine French fragrances for men and women including gift sets, fragrances, body lotions and other accessories

MINX & MAX Conveniently located across from Coles Noosa Fair, Minx & Max' new winter collections are now in Metalicus - available from store! If looking sharp LOU LOU - Noosa Junction whilst freedom of movement is essential to your lifestyle Minx & Max will not disappoint. Minx & Max is about the fabrics, NEWTON'S APPLE PUZZLES GAMES & TOYS the fit and the look with premium labels such as Newton’s Apple have the largest range of puzzles Verge, Nic by Nicola Waite, Ashley Fogel, Moss & Spy, and games in Noosa and some say in Australia. Not Katherine, and just for kids, adults can have fun too, with our Seduce. Minx & Max' menswear selection of carefully select games for all ages.

Nautica, Calvin Klein, LTB Jeans, Cutler & Co and We are gaining a great reputation, both locally Lonsdale brings it all together in one easy location! and interstate, for the large variety of quality products we have in stock. We happily explain all the games and help customers choose the right one for

WOMENSWEAR Nic by Nicola Waite Verge Moss & Spy Tluxe Katherine Seduce Charlie Brown Ashley Fogel

MENSWEAR Nautica Calvin Klein LTB Jeans Cutler & Co Lonsdale

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm / Sat 9am-2pm Shop 3/18 Lanyana Way NOOSA JUNCTION (across the road from Coles, Noosa Fair) Tel: 5447 3366

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Shop 3/36 Sunshine Beach Rd Noosa Junction Phone 5448 0166

CARCASSONNE GAME WITH EXPANSIONS.

Table Wooden Elephants and Zebra masks available from Casa Noosa - Noosa Junction

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NEW CASA CUSHIONS NOW OPEN

Carcassonne is reputed to be one of the best board games ever designed.

Winner of the prestigious Spiel Des Jahres Game of the Year Award.

It's easy to learn, and loads of fun - most new players will ask to play it again immediately. Expansion packs extend the game with new elements and challenges.For ages 8 - Adult, 2-5 players.

“We are continually sourcing new products and designs to help you achieve an environment that best expresses your personal style.”

8 Sunshine Beach Road Noosa Junction QLD 4567 Ph: 07 5447 3722 Open 7 days, Sat 10-4pm, Sun 10-2pm www.casanoosainteriors.com.au

A HUGE SELECTION OF SHADES, SHAPES & SIZES

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...it’s not a secret anymore

WHEN JANE MEREDITH OPENED THE DOORS OF HER LITTLE HASTINGS STREET STORE 10 YEARS AGO, SHE BEGAN A JOURNEY THAT WOULD CHANGE THE WAY WOMEN AROUND AUSTRALIA VIEW FINE JEWELLERY. he store was Secrets; a diamond simulant boutique born from Ms Meredith’s belief that every woman deserved access to beautiful jewels – and a brand that has since grown to become the world’s leading diamond simulant retailer, encompassing 20 stores across Australia and New Zealand. This month Secrets will celebrate their 10th birthday, providing an opportunity to reflect on the events of the past decade and how they have shaped attitudes towards traditional symbols of success and wealth.

“It would be an understatement to say that we initially faced an uphill battle to change entrenched social attitudes towards simulant stones, but that’s to be expected when you are trying to equal a playing field that’s been imbalanced for centuries,” Ms Meredith said.

“At the time, breathtaking, high quality jewellery was only attainable for around 9% of women around the world, but the highs and lows of the past decade have challenged

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entrenched social attitudes towards many things, including simulated diamonds.”

Ms Meredith said a mind shift came from defining moments during the decade, such as September 11.

“It had an unexpectedly profound effect on consumers, bringing an overnight change in attitude towards possessions and priorities as people realised there were more important things in life than preconceived ideas and outdated judgment systems,” Ms Meredith said.

The first half of the decade marked a period of rapid growth for Secrets, with 15 new stores opening. The company entered its 10th year in 2010 with new branding and plans for expansion across Australia and internationally – with two stores set to open in Sydney later in the year.

While people once asked ‘are they real?’, Ms Meredith said 10 years later women have embraced diamond simulants as “the new real”.

“It isn’t as much about keeping secrets anymore; diamond simulants are flawless, perfect stones that women wear with pride and confidence, without compromising on colour, clarity or quality,” she said.

In honour of their birthday, for the first time in a decade, Secrets are offering up to 40% off storewide, from the 18th of June to the 18th of July, while stock lasts.

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Buzzing with energy… filled with must-haves EVERGREEN IS A DREAM DESTINATION - A TREASURE TROVE OF LIFE’S NECESSITIES, INCLUDING EXCELLENT FOOD AND COFFEE. n the Eumundi Noosa Road in Noosaville, keep an eye out for Evergreen with its brightly coloured Balinese flags. Parking is easy and surprises await.

Many visitors say Evergreen’s long meandering alley-way set on slightly different levels reminds them of an Italian village. Others say it’s reminiscent of Mexico. There are elements of Balinese-style architecture, with artistically-twisted ironwork, and water features that ‘weep’ through black stone walls, drip via taps into ponds or bubble from cauldron-like urns add character, flavour and a definitive natural style.

Coffee draws you into a funky Chocol’arte where sitting amongst all the homewares, art works and gift lines enjoying a Lavazza latte and cake, you feel as though you’re in someone’s lavish yet eclectically decorated lounge room.

Four Rooms Interior/Exterior Design has indoor and al fresco décor sewn up.

Offering distinctive furnishings and a plethora of desirables from custom lounges, tables and occasional pieces, locally made individual soft furnishings, artworks, lighting, rugs and mats, a large selection of European fabrics, wallpapers, decals, outdoor furniture, and accessories. At Four Rooms they understands your

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L'ERBOLARIO “Assenzio” Made in Italy - Never been Tested on Animals

needs, tastes and requirements to create an environment that not only represents you, but one that achieves the aesthetic you desire in a space that functions perfectly for you and your lifestyle.

L’Erbolario is bellissimo. And when it comes to an Italian beauty spot, Rachela Battelini’s heavenly fragranced, beautifully merchandised Via delle Erbe has the ‘it’ factor. The exquisite Italian products are synonymous worldwide and known for their effectiveness, excellence, quality and natural beauty.

“The range of natural body products, fragrances, colognes, body sprays and facials is designed to promote a true and unforgettable L’Erbolario experience,” explains Rachela. “All areas of personal beauty from facial beauty, bio-ecocosmetics and treatments for the hair, for shaving and grooming, babies and children to special products for the home are available. If shopping for a special gift we can assist you with the choice, guiding you through a vast selection of perfumed body ranges and gift wrap them.” says Rachela. A mail order service is also available.

Suba Hevana is a yoga and meditation centre, where calming the mind, strengthening the body and opening the heart are of paramount importance.

The Briary. Artist Pam Miller and husband Ray own The Briary. Pam often paints artworks to match The Briary’s lounges which are made by John, a local designer, in the same tradition as the best craftsmen in Europe. There are also vintage lounges which have been lovingly restored, lights and ready-for-the-garden

Talented Artists Gallery

Also available through selected gift stores nation-wide L’Erbolario is exclusively distributed in Australia by: Primex International Marketing Ph: 07 5474 0818 Fax: 07 5474 0817

“Via Delle Erbe” The Concept Store 95 Eumundi-Noosa Rd Noosaville Q4566 • Ph/Fax: 07 5442 4738 www.primexint.com.au • www.erbolario.com

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Discover distinctive artwork from exceptional artists Carole Ronay, Tricia Taylor and Chris Neilson in the beautiful Artists on Evergreen gallery - artwork that reflects the tremendous talent on the Sunshine Coast.

Come in and speak directly to the artists about their art, their inspiration and their passion.

artists on evergreen Evergreen Lifestyle Centre 95 Eumundi Noosa Rd Noosaville Phone 0418 199 950

ing heart of noosaville...

More than just a Chocolate Shop...

“Via Delle Erbe”

potted plants such as roses and camellias.

Blooms of Noosa is renowned for wedding bouquets, home delivered flowers and gift baskets, orchid sprays and fresh fragrant floral bunches.

Blue Ginger Restaurant innovative quality was recognized at the 2009 Restaurant & Catering Queensland Sunshine Coast Awards for Excellence, winning the Best Informal Dining Restaurant award and it’s easy to see why. The restaurant powers from breakfast through to lunch every day and caters to all tastes and appetites.

Head chef Ona Klova has worked

overseas for over 20 years including a oneMichelin star restaurant in Switzerland’s Zurich for five years. As head chef, she maintained its prestigious status and presence in the Michelin Guides. The latest modern menu features the fresh flavours of winter with produce sourced locally wherever possible. It is augmented by daily specials.

Come in to Artists on Evergreen gallery and discover distinctive art from a collection of exceptional artists.

Speak to exhibiting artists Carole Ronay, Chris Cameron, Patricia Taylor about their work and their inspiration.

As well as a delicious range of handmade Gourmet Chocolates. An exercise in sensory indulgence. With exiting Decorator Art, Home & Giftwares.

We specialise in an eclectic mix of more unusual pieces, from Mexico-GermanyPoland.

Outdoor Art & Garden Ware.

Anna Chandler Doormats.

Hand poured Glasshouse premium candles, that capture the mystery & beauty of Australia The theme is a pleasure for the senses. Sight-TasteTouch & Sound.

Come and explore.

Evergreen Lifestyle Centre 95 Eumundi-Noosa Rd Noosaville 4566 P: 5455 6788 E: chocolarte@bigpond.com • www.chocolartetothemax.com.au

Award winning heavenly, tropical garden restaurant Private and peaceful and perfect for breakfast, long lunches and functions.

Blue Ginger is a casual, beautiful space, enjoying the best that nature has to offer, grass roofs, pools of gentle water, fine yet simple food. It’s about creating harmony. Blue Ginger is exceptional… it’s a special experience.

Winner of Queensland’s Restaurant and Caterers informal dining award 2009

tropical garden restaurant Evergreen Lifestyle Centre 95 Eumundi Noosa Rd Noosaville p 5470 2575

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When W D Francis wrote Rainforest Trees of Australia, much of it was based on research gleaned from living on a remarkable 100 hectare property in the Kin Kin, from March 1889 to January 1959. During that time Francis was appointed Queensland government’s first botanist, so he certainly knew his trees and little wonder the book remains in use today. Francis’ strong interest in the natural history of the property and the area was recognised in the 1990s when an arboretum was established in the town and dedicated to his memory. andscape gardener Al Guy’s observations back-up the qualities of the property: “You

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can see just beyond the front gates at the entrance to this unique property what God created has been left in its natural form. A mountain with myriad colours and textures

and the natural vegetation would have covered the whole of the valleys and hills of this part of the hinterland.

“As you move further down the driveway, experience wonderful species of giant bamboo, marvelous fig trees, exotic palms and a conglomerate of lower growing tropical species of ginger, heliconias and ferns. After going this far, you need to jump from your vehicle, grab your hiking stick and go venture along the trails into a botanical wonderland. You will be astounded at the size and splendor of a pine tree which stands at least 100 feet and is draped with air ferns from nearly every limb. Giant strands of bamboo clink as the breeze blows through its enormous canes. You'll maze at the billabongs, the granite, pebble, stone and boulder stream which meanders its way from high in the mountain down through the foothills and makes its way through the valley, creating ponds and dams, hosting a multitude of flora and fauna. The symphonies of bird sounds enhance the feeling of serenity as you wander back to the homely cabin which stands among a wonderful gathering of unique

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stunning house sites or better still enormous potential for development as an eco tourism

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amazing oasis.”

Agent Warren Evans says 52 Francis Road, Kin Kin, 40 minutes from Noosa, has many business.

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Naturally eco designs BECOMING A FURNITURE DESIGNER WAS A NATURAL GIVEN MATTHEW CRANE IS THIRD GENERATION OF TIMBERART FURNITURE. “I became fascinated with furniture and its design from an early age,” explains Matthew whose style is best described as slightly retro, although these days he pushes the boundaries, looking for new ways to design furniture yet going back to basics and looking at nature for inspiration. “It’s all about function and aesthetics and keeping things simple”.

His father, a furniture builder and designer, encouraged his sons. "For the family he provided a means to study and practice the craft.

“Before creating a new design I look for renewable and recycled products and it’s this 'H YDRA' 2100 X 1 0 0 0 OU T D OO R D I NI NG TAB L E AVAILABLE IN TWO COLOUR WAYS 'CHARCOAL' & eco-conscious approach that keeps designs simple and fresh. I’m not inspired by other 'SAND STONE ' designers preferring instead to create individual designs from my thoughts. It’s this RETAIL $1 9 5 0 SALE PRI C E *$9 9 5 freedom of expression that I love most.” *NOT INCL UDING D E LI VE RY AVAI LAB LE F ROM A D D + The father of two’s work is inspired by many things, from classic and contemporary INTE RI O R S - NOO SAVI LLE architecture to materials such as timber, aluminium and stainless steel, as well as his clients. The design of new pieces of furniture is constant. “I find designs change according to the client’s style of home and living. I consult with the clients in their home then create an individual piece that’s practical or purely decorative that will sit harmoniously in the space and is timeless.”

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M ODERN RANG E OF C HAI RS & F UN LOOKING DOGS... AVAILABLE FROM ASKEW 2 - PEREGIAN BE ACH

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World famous Crosley Autorama turntable - records your old vinyl or CD onto your MP3 player.

Turntable has 33, 45 & 78 speeds, Am/Fm tuner, CD player, USB & SD slot and unit can be

plugged into surround sound systems.

Remote control also.

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Samsara’s exclusive Kashmir collection features richly textured, solid timber, hand crafted pieces discovered in secluded Indian passageways.Visit the Samsara Noosa showroom, while stocks last, to experience the timeless beauty that is the Kashmir Collection.

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a kaleidoscope of form and features...

High Back Bed from $1499 Bedside Tables from $349 2 Door 4 Draw Entertainment Unit $1299

The Retreat, 19 Greentree Place, Doonan A substantial and specifically designed contemporary residence with endless premium quality features, hugs spectacular rainforest and meandering streams on its private cul-de-sac site and is a constant source of inspiration for owner Lorraine Eaton, who is much sought-after for her realist oil paintings.

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The Retreat, 19 Greentree Place, Doonan lifestyle: Imbued with luxury and premium quality inclusions throughout the generously proportioned living space, reflects the Eaton’s impeccable taste and will satisfy the most discerning buyer. With the license in place for a bed and breakfast, wellness retreat, guesthouse or similar, there’s an enormous opportunity to establish a muchsought after but rarely available business in the Golden Triangle, just 15 minutes from Hastings Street. There’s even a separate fully contained interconnecting wing that would be perfect for the managers.

accommodation: Approximately 540 square metres of living space plus pavilion, carport, sheds and decks account for a further 346 square metres.

Highest ceiling is six metres; flooring in main living areas is bamboo.

Five king size wool-carpeted bedrooms all have ensuites and a private deck; a guest bedroom has a deck and spa in the ensuite.

Main house with three bedrooms has a large office; main bedroom an enormous walk-in-robe and full view of swimming pool; family room wallpapered with an oriental design, has a huge wood fire place; and the “sound-proofed reverse cycle air-conditioned media room boasts a magnificent six by 2.7 metre mural of Brisbane at night that was purchased in New York, covers one wall totally and makes a bold statement.” Two banks of louvres complete the scene.

Dining room has banks of louvres and large sliding doors open to the pool area.

Chef’s kitchen has two large pantries, Bosch appliances, plumbed in fridge and espresso machine. 2-pack off white cabinetry, and huge stacker doors open to entertaining area

al fresco: A 25 metre solar heated lap pool with wet deck has a waterfall and deep plunge area.

A beautiful retaining wall made with hand pitched rock welcomes you from the front boundary; electronic gates open to driveways and bitumen paved parking areas; an ornate bridge is constructed of the rock and concrete sleepers.

Two water tanks hold 15,000 gallons; bore has capacity to pump 5,000 gallons per hour and service the gardens via automatic pop-up sprinklers; a treatment plant is in place; and the roofing system is Ritek.

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The Retreat, 19 Greentree Place, Doonan Offers over $2 million Contact: Robyn Opperman M 0409 585 047 Director/Licensed Real Estate Agent Hilary Seagrave M 0414 513 687 Director/sales

Belle Property Noosa 1-17 Thomas Street, Noosaville 4566 QLD P 07 5470 2341 F 07 5470 2342 W belleproperty.com

Owner Lorraine Eaton is a much sought-after artist for her realist oil paintings.

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Detox your body now

SAUNA the European secret to youthful vitality

SALE ON NOW

at The Sauna K for a limited ti ing me Noosa Classics at Gibson Road Noosaville introduce a new range of accessories and furniture pieces... with gifts, glassware, shawls and beautiful realistic looking artificial flowers now available...

Burn Calories and Control Weight Improve the Immune System Increase Blood Circulation Strengthen the Cardiovascular System Remove Toxins and Mineral Waste Reduce Cellulite and Improve Skin Condition Ease Joint Pain and Stiffness Reduce Stress and Fatigue Sizes to suit all requirements Traditional and Infrared Saunas

Phone: 13 000 Sauna 1300 072 862 MAROOCHYDORE SHOWROOM @ Coastwide Pool & Spa 13 Fishermans Rd. Maroochydore Ph: 07 5443 3964 Also on the Gold Coast or check out our website

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Beautifully designed outdoor furniture now available from Cosh Living – Noosa Civic & Minyama

n Sumptuous Fabrics n Re-upholstery n Curtains & Blinds n Furniture n Shutters n Bedspreads & Cushions n Lamps & Artwork

Our talented design team can help you to create beautiful interiors. Our showrooms offer an extensive range of fabrics, window treatments and soft furnishings, together with a wide selection of exclusive furniture, special one off design pieces and original artworks.

Ph: 07 5444 2412

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117 Brisbane Rd. Mooloolaba Q4557 Email: rob.larson@bigpond.com.au www.roblarsonsinteriors.com

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outdoor furniture bbq’s umbrellas natural stone NOOSAVILLE Noosa Civic Emporium (formerly Billys Outdoor)

p: 5449 7464

MINYAMA Nicklin Way (next to Decor Interiors)

p: 5477 5561

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GNU CARGO

importers of beautiful things & individual feature pieces

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A Perfect Rival to Nature...

Abigail Ahern introduces the ultimate 'green' spring/summer blooms in bright, saturated colours that will rock your environment. Already a hit in the UK and Japan, these distinctive arrangements are the work of Gemma Aher (Abi's sister), who learned the art of floral arrangement from world-famous florist Nikki Tibbs Wild at Heart.

Her carefully curated selection of lavish, provocative and spirited posies, paired with her signature quirky and unique vases for fabulous 'faux' flowers that look amazing and will never die. The selection will change seasonally.

Shipping is available worldwide. For further information visit www.atelierabigailahern.com

Organic contours...

Chinese antique furniture. Stone lanterns & bowls for exteriors & interiors.

Rugs & decorator accessories.

17 rene street noosaville open mon - fri 9 - 4, sat 9 -1 phone 5474 2490 gnucargo@hotmail.com www.gnucargo.com

Villeroy & Boch brings beauty and charm to the table with its innovative Cera range, named after the Italian word for wax. The range was originally created using wax sheets, resulting in a wholly organic design with smooth flowing contours, ensuring a graceful elegance for the dining table.

The collection consists of both china and glass pieces in square, rectangular and round shapes. These contrasting textures allow for endless design combinations, including interesting layering for a striking setting. Cera offers a solution for every type of meal with the china pieces ideal for hot dishes, retaining the food’s heat, while the glass items are excellent at keeping cold dishes cool.

The Cera range is both dishwasher and microwave safe and is stackable for easy storage. Cera can also be combined with other Villeroy & Boch ranges such as Flow.

Available from selected department stores and The House of Villeroy & Boch. or purchased online from Villeroy & Boch’s e-Shop: http://eshop.villeroy-boch.com/au/

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aesthetic sensibilities

A much admired waterfront house on The Anchorage, arguably Noosa Waters’ premier address, has been given more Macchia magic plus an injection of charisma. racing two lots and 1738 square metres of north-facing waterfront, number 40 also boasts a 65 metre water frontage, is famous for its innovative design, flowing rendered walls and rock fences and is a home that delivers the total package.

The home was originally designed over a decade ago for a single woman from Sydney, as her Noosa weekender by talented architect Frank Macchia, who says “the home’s inspiration was derived as a direct reflection of her personality - enthusiastic, energetic, colourful and fun. She was also a regular overseas traveler, in particular Asia and Europe, and so the fusions of these cultures combined with my own design sensibility was the spark for the design direction.

“Elements of these cultures that were incorporated included extensive water features, lush landscaping, terracotta tiled pavilion-formed roofs, eclectic colour arrangement, limed timber ceilings, travertine bathrooms, painted solid timber doors and windows and timber shutters.

“Added to these were elements that I like to incorporate, which I feel are important as they give the buildings a memorable, sculptural and timeless identity. There’s curving masonry walls adjacent to the exaggerated proportioned front door, the ‘lopsided’ entry walkway canopy, the elliptical master bedroom balcony, roadside spiraling stone wall and the ‘ruins-like square arches’ framing glimpses of the house along the extensive canal edge.”

Following the sale of the house four years ago to a young family with two small children, the home now required extra rooms. “The new design incorporated a third wing,” says Frank whose design additions included two bedrooms, a media area as well as a gym/sauna opening onto a balcony overlooking the pool and canal.

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“This new wing is positioned to the road side of the home and so offered an opportunity to add to the street appearance in a new and positive way.

“While I felt it was important to keep continuity with the original home's personality, I felt the need to do this in a slightly different, more daring approach – again influenced by my discussions with the new client who were supportive of the new direction.

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By using the same roof tile, colour scheme and tying in the existing balcony form, the home integrates well with the existing and blurs the age difference. As well, the new ‘memorable sculptural’ forms include the ‘dancing veils’ constructed from large cedar sections and the exaggerated roof skillion connected to a cedar pergola and post colonnade”.

feature property for sale

Features: Stunning modern masterpiece Two lots and 1738m² of north-facing waterfront Four double bedrooms and four bathrooms Gymnasium room with sauna High ceilings and air conditioned throughout Garaging for four vehicles Sumptuous pool overlooking the water and jetty Choice of outdoor retreat areas providing shelter for every weather possibility BONUS - owner will also sell adjacent block of land separately adding a further 800m² to the land size.

40 The Anchorage Noosa Waters is for sale for $5.65 million

Agent Rebekah Offermann from Tom Offermann Real Estate said a recent makeover includes a new kitchen with granite bench tops, Blum soft touch drawers, an island bench, Miele appliances and butler’s pantry.

Rebekah Offermann 0413 044 241 rebekah@offermann.com.au

Tom Offermann Real Estate Photography: Patrick Oberem m. 0439 014 423

92 Noosa Parade, Noosa Heads Qld 4567, Australia.

Tel: 07 5449 2500 | Fax: 07 5449 2400

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House Rules by Jodi Piccoult,

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In a modern twist to the fabled tale, Alice (Australia’s own Mia Wasikowska) is a young woman trapped in a world of stifling etiquette, and still struggling with the death of her adventurer

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In Love in France by Rhonda Carrier,

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father Charles.

Once shrunken to fit through a small door at the bottom of the hole, Alice is greeted in Wonderland by the White Rabbit (Michael Sheen), the Dormouse (Barbara Windsor), a Dodo bird, and the Tweedles - all of whom are unsure as to whether they have found the ‘right’ Alice.The decision is made to take Alice to Abosolom the Blue Caterpillar (Alan Rickman) to consult the scroll that contains the history of Wonderland. Abosolom advises that the scroll reads that on the Frabjous Day, Alice will slay the Jabberwocky; something Alice immediately declares not possible!

And so the adventure begins....

Don’t miss the chance to bring the wonders of Wonderland home to share with your family when ALICE IN WONDERLAND is released: 1st July 2010 on DVD and in the Blu-ray/DVD Value Pack.

Everybody's Fine Everybody’s Fine, starring Robert de Niro, is a heartfelt account of the trials and tribulations - of what it is to be a family.

Alone after the death of his wife, and retired from his manual job in a wire factory, Frank Goode (de Niro), comes to the realisation that he is not in any way connected to his children.

After they one-by-one cancel a weekend gettogether at his home, he recognises that the problem is much deeper than just losing touch.

Although advised by his doctor not to take any long trips due to his poor health, Frank decides that he will set out across America in a pilgrimage to surprise all of his children and find out for himself who they have become.

Frank's first stop is New York City to spend time with his artist son David. But after sitting on his doorstep for some time the closest he gets to locating him is sighting his art work on display at a nearby gallery. Next is Amy (Kate Beckinsale), a successful advertising consultant in Chicago. Frank soon moves on to Denver to visit his musician son Robert (Sam Rockwell). Robert had claimed to be a conductor, but Frank soon discovers that he is in fact the percussionist. In a remarkable and honest appraisal of modern family life,this is a movie not to be missed DVD. RRP $39.95

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The Ultimate Musical Experience... ecently a heart-warming 2-part documentary was shown on SBS called “A Boy Called Alex”. Alex Stobbs, a music student with cystic fibrosis, had a passion to conduct the St Matthew Passion. This documentary followed Alex on his quest to fulfill his dream and culminated with his concert in front of over 800 people in London.

Throughout, Alex suffered greatly with low energy levels and extreme shortness of breath from his damaged lungs.

The St Matthew Passion is an extraordinary work, hailed by many as one of the most challenging and ambitious musical compositions in the entire western tradition. It is a work of dramatic action and devotional reflection interwoven with phenomenal skill by Bach to produce one of the greatest moving musical and emotional experiences.

Adrian King, whose reputation for presenting wonderful musical concerts on the Coast continues to grow, will conduct this massive work. Adrian has brought together some outstanding soloists for this performance. Gregory

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Love Letters at Noosa Arts Theatre oosa Arts Theatre will stage Love Letters in July. Love Letters has been hailed as “exhilarating, funny, moving” and “one of the most enchanting little plays of our time”.

A R Gurney’s internationally acclaimed play traces the lifelong correspondence between a stuffy and dutiful lawyer, Senator Andrew Makepeace Ladd III, and a lovely, undisciplined and unstable artist, Melissa Gardner. Gurney takes them from second grade through the trauma of adulthood, marriage, divorce and middle age.

At first, the two exchange notes and Valentines in school, soon replaced by letters and picture postcards. They never lose their individual idiosyncrasies.

Andrew’s correspondence remains instructive while Melissa’s is spontaneous, with a biting ability to speak her mind in print.

Although Andrew and Melissa never speak direct to each other on stage, they certainly react to each other’s correspondence, communicating fathoms of emotions beneath the words.

For example, when Andrew reads a particularly self-serving account of his academic accomplishments, Melissa’s face moves from bemusement to boredom to chagrin. She can scarcely wait for the letter to end so that she can reply with criticisms of his literary style and his lack of self-knowledge.

Similarly, as Melissa describes her casual romantic alliances, we can see in Andrew’s expressions his disapproval along with his curiosity.

As opposites, each provides the other with what is needed. The irony is that they do not understand this until late in life. These are, in fact, star-crossed love letters. The play concludes on a poignant note, as we realize that the letters - the root of their lifelong relationship - are actually the instrument that keeps them apart.

Love Letters featured in the Noosa Longweekend back in 2003 with Jean Kittson and Campbell McComas as Melissa and Andrew. It was a rave success and delighted audiences. So here is a wonderful chance for Noosa audiences once more to intimately enter the lives of two contrasting and poignant

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Massingham, the Head of Opera at the Queensland Conservatorium, will sing the demanding role of the Evangelist. Other soloists are soprano Anita ParakhMorgan, alto Susan Chapman, tenor Martin Paroz and bass Brett Holland.

You can take advantage of an early bird ticket offer till 30th June at $30, or a group discount ticket (for groups of 10 or more) at $28 each. Full price tickets are $33. Bookings 5444 3899. Credit card bookings Adult $36, Conc and Early Bird $33, Child $18 on 5437 1170 Don’t miss your chance to experience what Alex Stobbs felt so passionately about when he conducted St Matthew Passion. Come and experience for yourselves the beauty of this wonderful musical masterpiece when Coast choirs and orchestras combine to perform it at 2.30pm on 17th July at The Lake Kawana Community Centre

characters. You will be enriched and enthralled by the experience.

Performances will be on July 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 at 7.30pm with a matinee on July 25 at 2pm. Adults $22, Conc $18, Group $16, Child $10. Bookings on 5449 9343, online at www.noosaartstheatre.org.au or counter bookings from 9am to noon Tues to Sat at Noosa Arts Theatre, Weyba Rd.

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Art Focusing on Surfari hotographer Nigel Arnison and partner Sally Ridyard purchased a framing workshop and numerous wide format printers in 2003 and started creating their own products including printing images onto canvas to meet the increased popularity and demand for quality products.

They opened a gallery at Yaroomba, just south of Coolum in 2006 which Nigel says “was a fantastic space and we enjoyed some great years in our photography gallery and internet cafe, however we always had our eyes on Noosa.”

Nigel continued to develop his own style, was dedicated to documenting great surf days amongst other things, purchased a water housing for his Nikon f90x, and spent the next few years trying to master the technique of shooting from the water.

He established On Surfari in1999, and developed a relationship with Tropic Surf who hosted Nigel in the Maldives on two occasions to document their amazing surfing adventures.

“Another aspect of photography that I have always enjoyed is the long exposure. I am constantly amazed how photography can take time and compress it onto something flat and tangible. When I studied photography I spent a lot of time learning how long exposure worked and today it still surprises me. It opens up a whole new world of angles and light.”

Nigel and Sally’s latest adventure is On Surfari, their new gallery on Gympie Terrace Noosaville.

“The gallery which opens on 1 July, will be a dedicated photography gallery with an exciting range of new images and formats,” explains Nigel, who also started teaching photography two years ago. “We’ll offer high end canvas printing for locals, camera buying advice and one on one photography lessons.

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With hundreds of keen photographers in the area we know the demand is there. The difference we offer is private tutorials using a different and easy way of explaining the whole photographic process,” explains Nigel, who is understandably excited about their move to Noosa. Needless to say he is even more chuffed about baby Flynn, who is stealing hearts and of course is naturally photogenic.

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A plume of white soft smoke snakes tantalizingly upwards from her long “Du Maurier” cigarette. Jazz tinkles in the background as she twirls a Champagne flute in her hand while nonchalantly surveying the room with sultry kohlrimmed eyes.

er hair is dark, shiny and short and a mysterious smile tips the corners of her ruby red lips. She is independent, confident and beautiful. She is a Flapper.

Elegantly dressed, strikingly made up and coolly mysterious, the women featured in Kate Smith’s new richly coloured pastels are fascinating Flappers and Art Deco divas revelling in the decadence of the Jazz Age. Artist Kate Smith, who will speak at the exhibition’s Champagne Opening on 27 June, admits that she has always has “an addiction to fashion” and that her latest “Putting on the Ritz” exhibition has been a wonderful creative outlet for this passion.

With sassy titles such as “Glad Rags”,“All that Jazz”,“Hotsy Totsy” and “Splash Me a Double”, the paintings evoke the glamour of the 1920’s and 1930’s and pay homage to designers and style icons of the era that liberated women’s fashion with a spirit of modernism. The paintings portray stylish women created from velvety lush pastels in rich, shimmering colours, which are the signature elements of Kate Smith’s work and evidence of her expertise with the pastel medium.

Born in Manchester in 1947, Kate Smith immigrated to New Zealand as a “tenpound Pom” in 1952. After working in numerous creative pursuits such dress making, textile fashion design and teaching ballet, Kate took up drawing in 1973 after her husband bought her a 99-cent “How to Draw” book. A year later, Kate had become Auckland’s first street artist, presented her first solo show and became the family’s breadwinner. She moved to Australia in 1979 and her career flourished.

Decades later with over 100 art prizes to her name and numerous successful solo exhibitions nationwide, Kate Smith has announced that her “Putting on the Ritz” exhibition at Tiffany Jones Fine Art Gallery will be her last solo exhibition in Australia.

Gallery Director, Tiffany Jones said: “Kate Smith has worked with the beautiful medium of pastel for over 30 years and is regarded as one of Australia’s best pastellists.”

“Kate has a strong following at the Sunshine Coast and I’m honoured she has selected my Buderim gallery as the venue for her last solo exhibition. Kate shows her works in Queensland exclusively in Buderim and this final show Kate Smith “Cocktails” provides collectors the last opportunity to view and select from a broad range of her pastels”, Tiffany said.

To indulge in Kate Smith’s swan song celebration of glamour and colour, see her “Putting on the Ritz” exhibition at Tiffany Jones Fine Art Gallery, 138 Burnett Street, Cnr Townsend Road, Buderim from Sunday 27 June to Sunday 18 July, 10am-5pm, closed Mondays. www.tiffanyjonesfineart.com.au <http://www.tiffanyjonesfineart.com.au>

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The Art of Colour

Vibrant Tina Cooper Glass Art Original Jewellery Painted Silk Dichroic Glass Pendants & Beads All Handmade in Queensland!

Tina Cooper’s spectacular glass sculpture vessel

Illuminating creations inter is the perfect time to visit Montville and experience the magic of the fresh mountain air and allure of the lush scenery.

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Come and indulge in the art of colour!

Take in beautiful surroundings amidst stunning views!

An exciting new experience, awaits you!

Illume Creations, be tempted!

Open 7 days 9.30-4.30 PHONE: 5478 5440 SHOP 4 MAYFIELD, MAIN ST MONTVILLE

www.illumecreations.com.au

10% discount or FREE p & s on glass $500+

Local gallery, Illume Creations, featuring the art of colour, can be found in the Mayfield complex in Montville.

Owner Shiralee Cooper has selected a bevy of handmade beauties to tempt you. Illume now has a collection of glass sculptures by Wolfgang Engel. Wolfie’s technique called Lamp Work uses specially imported, handmade glass tubes of many lively colours. This technique is combined with the skill of a master craftsman/artist/engineer to blend century old traditions of glass blowing with an appreciation and love of the shape and colour of Australian flora and fauna.

You will discover a colourful range of glass pens, perfume bottles and tea light holders on display.

The original treasures adorning Illume Creations are all made locally on the Sunshine Coast, and include a wide range of gorgeous handmade glass bead jewellery and dichroic pendants.

Featured local Montville artist, Tina Cooper is relishing the colder climate as her Hot Glass team continues to create breathtaking beauties. Tina has fired her imagination resulting in the genesis of her Earthen Vessels lovingly adorned with red orange blossoms.

Illume is awaiting a new innovative range of paperweights. These original orbs will be available in time to celebrate the natural beauty of Montville during the Festival of Walks held along the hinterland. This festival of guided walks, community and cultural events that celebrate the natural beauty of the Hinterland, will run from August 21st - 29th.

The vibrant Blackall Range collection featuring large vessels with dramatic mountain silhouettes contrasting the colours of sunset was developed to celebrate last year’s event.

The most popular work now showing in Illume features the vibrant Sunrise Series, some of these are hand painted by indigenous artists, Muraay, Sue McPherson and William Chambers with a selection adorned in a hand crafted wrought iron frame. The Sunrise effect is created by layering each of the colours to create a surreal Sunrise scene. Tina has an innovative new range of colours to tempt you.

Another popular recent addition to Illume is Tina’s Fab bowls and platters.

These stunning pieces will make a fabulous feature to your home! Tina and her team have mastered a new technique which involves melting solid slabs of colour. Each piece is engineered to support its sizeable span. The latest to arrive is a delicious magenta, ivory and rose pink. The technique is time consuming but is sure to make your visit worth the trip.

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Renowned Noosa-based Australian Artist ore than 120 people attended the opening of renowned Noosa artist Belinda Herford, at the Sable Gallery at Noosa Sound. At what proved to be one of Noosa's social events of the year,guests were given a rare opportunity to view a complete period of Belinda's work, with several paintings being sold on the night. Prices ranged from $6,500 to $18,000.

Exhibition organiser Anna Day said Belinda's paintings are hung in homes and corporates of art collectors and art lovers in Europe, the USA, Asia, New Zealand, Canada and across Australia. Her paintings are also the paintings of choice in Noosa's leading developments, including the new Firstlight Noosa, the luxury private residence development on Noosa Beach, as well as Settler's Cove and Elysium Noosa residences and the John Mainwaring-designed Viridian resort and residences on Little Hastings Street.

"Her work continues to evolve, and these new expansive paintings bring a rich light and colour, nature again deconstructed," Ms Day said.

"The journey does not end with the first viewing, as the depths of these paintings emerge over time. "This view of the standard of her work is held by the many art collectors who have acquired her work, recognised early by the Caloundra Regional Gallery, which staged the last Sunshine Coast exhibition of her work in 2007.

"Belinda Herford's paintings are worked in oils on the finest Belgian linen, utilising the stumato painting technique. This technique involves a delicate multi-layering of dark on light to produce barely perceptible changes in colour, blurring the edges and outlines. It creates a mist-like effect of great subtly. Some of the paintings appear awash with water, others entice you to pat as you would a pet; they ripple and bend; you peer into and see no end.

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Kerri-Ann and Sam Charlton Hannah Madill John Bradley Penni Smith and Haley Hamilton Jan Renshaw Esther Claasen Renee Lewis Andrew Stafford Dorothy and Ross Marlow

Putipula Gallery is proud to showcase works from Iwantja Arts & Crafts from 26 June to 11 July 2010.

The community is located on the eastern side of the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Lands, 8 km west of the Stuart Highway in the far north of South Australia on a rocky ridge called Indulkana.

Although Indulkana is regarded as a Pitjantjatjara community, the majority of people at Indulkana refer to themselves as Yankunytjatjara, which is a group having its origins in the eastern section of the lands. The community consists of approximately 300 people with a small number of people occupying outlying traditional homelands.

The first contemporary artworks produced at Indulkuna were lino prints.

The technique was introduced to the community in 1952 by Rod Foster, a community adviser to Indulkana, and Adrian Marrie. Their understanding of Aboriginal culture was most helpful in providing information on the instigation and development of this â&#x20AC;&#x153;newâ&#x20AC;? medium. Skills were learnt and the beginnings of a clear identity formed. Indulkana people are adept at carving and decorating punu (wooden artefacts). As lino carving is similar in technique, artists readily took to the style in the 1970s, first printing in monotone and then bursting into colour, many of those in the South Australian Museum.

Iwantja artists are now acclaimed for their fine art paintings, with artists such as Alec Baker, Maringka Burton, Sadie Singer, Dianne Robinson, Peter Mungkuri and Maisie King.

Aside from the paintings showcased by Iwantja, Putipula Gallery has a huge selection of works to choose from. The gallery directly represents ten remote 100% indigenous Art Centres.

We welcome you to Putipula Gallery.Ay drawings from that time are in the South Australian Museum.

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the paramount spa experience...

Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort in Costa Rica Gets Eco-certified abacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, is a deluxe resort located at the foot of the Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna, Costa Rica. This magnificent resort features a natural thermal river with twelve hot spring pools and lagoons, lush waterfalls, exotic gardens and walking trails. Even the water supply in the hotel is mineral spring water.

The resort features a distinctive spa, The Grand Spa which offers guests the finest treatments based on its unique hot mineral springs location, with treatments and therapies including Temazcal (sweat lodge), volcanic mud wraps, mineral water balneotherapy, signature scrubs, and an open-air yoga studio.

This affords guests the paramount spa experience, in this unique setting. All the treatments and services are provided to you in open-air bungalows with private Jacuzzis in the middle of the rain forest. You will want to come back over and over again.

All the rooms and suites at Tabacon offer partial volcano, garden or forest views, mini-bar, in-room safe, coffee maker, DVD player, Cable TV, iron and ironing board, Internet access and luxurious bathroom amenities.

With varied luscious dining options on offer to complement a full day of adventure, spa treatments and relaxation in hot mineral springs and tropical gardens; you will find yourself feeding your soul as well as your body. For guests seeking a casual dining atmosphere, Ave del Paraíso Restaurant is located in the resort’s hot mineral springs and garden area. This restaurant offers a la carte dining choices for lunch

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and buffet dinner. The restaurant also features lovely views of the main waterfall and lush tropical gardens.

If fine dining in an elegant environment is on your mind, Los Tucanes Restaurant offers first-class international cuisine. This welcoming and intimate restaurant located on the hotel grounds will surprise you with its tempting breakfast buffet, and tempting gourmet cuisine from the authorship of Chef Leopoldo Cortés, Costa Rica’s leading chef, will tantalise your palate.

The specialised fitness centre features an outdoor pool. private Jacuzzi in deluxe rooms and suites, and thermal mineral springs.

Adventurous guests at Tabacón can choose from a wide selection of excursions, and experience the thrills of adventure and ecological activities in the Arenal area. The different tours in the region include white water rafting, waterfall rappelling and kayaking, among other exciting outdoor activities.

Reaching the utmost level of serenity involves all the senses; the sounds and smells of the rainforest, the extraordinary sights and even tastes are involved in the process of recovering the balance of body and soul that you are seeking.

The resort, has also now achieved its Luxury Eco Certification Standard, becoming the first hotel in that country to pass the intensive on-site inspection and receive this distinction. Designed to educate, as well as help luxury hotels create and implement a sustainability management framework, LECS is the first and only voluntary, global certification program of its kind. Focusing on Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet and Profit), the comprehensive standard aligns with impending global accreditation through the Tourism Stewardship Council.

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In addition to engaging vigorously in staff training, the hotel offers guests opportunities to support its sustainability initiatives through tree-planting projects, contributions to the local community development fund, and making local products and handcrafts available for sale in its shops.

To learn more about the The Grand Spa facility and services or embark on a most luxurious and rewarding spa experience please visit their website www.lhwspas.com and get acquainted with the international accredited Leading Spas collection.

Hotels interested in pursuing LECS certification, can visit www.leadingquality.com or www.ecocertification.org. For more information about Leading Green, visit www.lhwgreen.com

www.HubHunter.com has at last revealed the new website. This internationally based website moves the concept of searching up a notch by allowing the user to click on just one site to find everything they want in one location. It is certainly creating some waves as it is seen to be the way of the future with both tourists and public alike able to use the site as their one stop destination for all their internet searches.

Two years in development and is being marketed as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Google meets yellow pagesâ&#x20AC;? concept to allow users the opportunity to search directly for topics or industries of interest, within a certain location without being swamped with advertising they might not be interested in. It has been created to be an easy to use hub, which allows the user to stay in space to search for all the information they require about their location of choice.

What makes HubHunter.com stand out from other Internet search websites is the sheer volume of local businesses within any one location. Primarily this is because all basic listings on HubHunter.com are completely free and are pre-loaded. Businesses have an opportunity to market themselves using one of the most highly anticipated search hubs, whilst users have the benefit of knowing that one search will find everything they need. All listings also have the option to upsize their advertising to a featured listing to have more presence on the hub â&#x20AC;&#x201C; your own micro-site.

Noosa is the first location to be nominated due to its high concentration of small businesses and common interest in the location to both locals and tourists alike.

Within the near future the rollout of the site locations will follow down the coast.

There are also additional services within the hub including breaking news from an enormous range of media, games, activities and downloads. Access will also available through IPhone and Blackberry.

Hubhunter.com is available for any of your searches at www.hubhunter.com.

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entry of World Rally stars including

Rally Champion McRae, brother of the late World

start on Friday night 30 July with a thrilling

Australia’s Chris Atkinson and Scotsman

Champion Colin McRae, will tackle the International

“shootout” under lights at a special venue near

Alister

Rally of Queensland for the crack new “works”

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excitement levels will be sky-high when the International Rally of Queensland hits the Sunshine Coast late next month.

The event on 30 July – 1 August will be Australia’s biggest championship rally of the year, bringing to

Proton R3 Malaysia Rally Team.

Weekend action will be centred on the

Their breathtaking high-speed skills will be on

picturesque Mary Valley township of Imbil, from

display to spectators throughout the rally, which

where the crews will tackle a string of challenging

will be round four of the prestigious FIA Asia Pacific

forestry stages, punctuated by a Saturday afternoon

Rally Championship.

promotional visit to the hinterland town of Cooroy

the coast the fastest and most spectacular cars and

The rally, also part of the Australian and

drivers from countries including Japan, Malaysia,

Queensland championships, will be based at the

India, Indonesia, China, Britain and New Zealand, as

oceanfront SurfAir at Marcoola resort, official event

and an overnight stop at SurfAir resort.

Excellent public spectating and corporate entertainment

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available

throughout the event. Tickets will be available on-line soon at www.rallyqueensland.com.au.

Event Director Errol Bailey says

World Rally stars an excitement boost for big Sunshine Coast Rally

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Queensland will be one of the Sunshine Coast’s most exciting sports events of the year and an eye-opener for fans and first-time spectators alike.

“Drivers like Chris Atkinson, Colin McRae and Katsu Taguchi are amazing to watch as they slide and jump their cars on gravel roads between the trees at high speed,”

A promotional stopover at Cooroy for the first time, on late Saturday afternoon, 31 July. The cars will park up in the street alongside the new library, allowing the public to see them up-close and talk to the crews.

he said.

“It’s like a video game come to life but 100 times more exciting when you can see and hear the real thing and then actually talk to the drivers during their stops.

well as Australia.

Gold Coaster Atkinson, who drove for the Subaru

After almost a week of testing, preparations and promotional appearances by teams, the rally will

lfa has been named “Marque of the Year” by the Noosa Beach Classic Car Club, organisers of the east coast’s most prestigious car show, the 23rd Surf City Garage Classic. In keeping with Alfa’s heritage

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“This will be the only chance fans have to see

World Rally Team from 2005 to 2008, and British

SPORTY ITALIAN MARQUE ALFA ROMEO CELEBRATES ITS CENTENARY THIS YEAR WITH A LINE-UP OF COLLECTIBLE CARS RANGING FROM VINTAGE RACERS TO SLEEK STATE-OF-THE ART ROADSTERS, COUPES AND THE BEST OF THE COMPANY’S NEW-CAR RANGE.

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these international drivers in action in Australia this year and they shouldn’t miss it.”

the show will take on an Italian theme (hence the red, white and green line-up in the photo above!)

The Alfa display will form the centrepoint of the show, which will also feature other European and British classics and sports cars, American and Australian iron and muscle cars, and classic competition cars.

This year’s event is again being staged at Noosa Lions Park, just metres from famous Hastings Street and the golden sands of Noosa Main Beach. Gates open at 9 a.m.

Exhibitors: $25 per car, including two passes. Admission: $5

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gardening

the colour purple Grey foliaged plants work well when highlight ed with river pebble

Besides being sweet smelling flowers, versatile lavenders are sought-after for multiple uses from culinary and medicinal to beautiful garden displays. he history of lavender’s dates back 2,500 years. In ancient times it was used for mummification and perfume by the Egyptians, Phoenicians, and people of Arabia. Mention of lavenders can also be found in the Bible, not by the name lavender but rather by the name used at that time - spikenard. The name ‘lavender’ comes from the Latin ‘lavare’ - to wash, and the botanical name ‘lavandula’ is derived from ‘livendula’ - bluish.

Lavenders are a genus of 39 species of flowering plants in the mint family and are native to the Mediterranean region, south to tropical Africa and to the south-east regions of India.

The genus includes annuals, herbaceous plants, sub shrubs, and small shrubs. The native range extends across the Canary Islands, North and East Africa, Southern Europe and the Mediterranean,

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Arabia and India. Because the cultivated forms are planted in gardens worldwide, they are occasionally found growing wild as garden escapees, well beyond their natural range. As they cross-pollinates easily, there are countless variations within the species and colours range from pink and white to the classic purple hue.

Landscape designer John Scomparin from Outside Noosa in Noosaville says lavender is arguably one of the most popular multi-purpose plants: “It can be grown as a shrub, in a pot or tub or as a hedge. You can cut it low or allow it to grow to its full height, which is about 800 mm tall and it is noted for its distinctive foliage and scent. Only a couple of varieties grow well in south-east Queensland, due to our wet summers and humidity – so choice is limited to French and Spanish varieties. French lavender in particular, thrives in our hot, humid conditions.

“Most species of lavender can however be grown as an annual in the winter months. To prolong growth it should be planted in raised beds or mounds in well drained areas. For this reason I suggest mulching with a river pebble, instead of organic mulches. It can be grown in full sun and if grown in the shade will veer towards the light. You can also use them around the garden or mass plant them as a feature. Lavenders are really so versatile.

“As lavender plants age, bushes can become woody. When pruning it's important to retain the green foliage and don’t cut back into the old wood.

“Grey foliaged plants work well when highlighted with river pebble and from an aesthetic point of view, this can be a great feature, especially with the greenery of other shrubs adding contrast, is planted behind.”

The flower spikes of lavender are used for floral arrangements and the pale purple buds are perfect for potpourri. The plant's oils are used as an antiseptic and are commonly used in aromatherapy.

Lavenders have a unique fragrance produced by the combination of 180 different constituents and so are widely used in the perfume industry to add a top or middle note to commercial products.

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BUSHWALKING

the prodigious farming community supplying a wondrous selection of specialised salads, herbs,

sanctuary offering casual walkers and dedicated

Asian vegetables, red-claw lobsters and ducks; it is

A visit to the Eumundi markets is an imperative

‘bushies’ a host of scenic and wilderness tracks and

no wonder that the region’s chefs are so creative.

of any Noosa holiday. The sleepy, historic township

trails. Walks in the 477 hectare Noosa National Park

Emerging centres of culinary excellence are

of Eumundi comes alive every Saturday morning,

are exceptionally beautiful. Some hug the coastline

Noosaville, Sunshine Beach, Coolum, Mooloolaba,

with one of Australia’s best country/craft markets.

offering expansive views across bays, coves and

Yandina and the ever popular Montville and

Set in the shade of ancient fig trees, the Markets

cliffs, with pathways leading to secluded beaches. Others

operate from around 6.00am till

SUNSHINE COAST

wind through shady groves

Noosa

State

Forests and National parks

more challenging tracks of the wilderness trails. All wildflowers

NOOSA RIVER/ EVERGLADES

Fishing

swimming and a haven for

sea, outlying reefs and (in season),

Old Bruce Hwy

habitats

be hired for expeditions up the Noosa River, lakes and estuaries.

SPORTS/ RECREATION Beyond the dunes, Noosa is a

hive

of

activity

and

Picnic on the peaceful river

adventure. Indulge in your

bank or take a leisurely

favourite

cruise through a myriad of

experience the thrill of trying

canals, waterways and lakes

pastime

or

something new.

up to the mystical black

• Tiffany Jones Gallery

Golf: From a leisurely par

waters of the everglades.

three to the award winning,

Several cruise companies

five star course at the Hyatt

operate guided day tours of

Regency Coolum – Noosa is a

the waterways system, and

golfers paradise.

the more adventurous can

Springs,

hire canoes or small boats to

championship golf course in

do their own exploration.

Noosa, located just three Caboolture •

DINING/EATING OUT

the

kilometres

Noosa only

from

cosmopolitan hastings Street,

Hastings Street rivals the

is a golfers paradise. Set

most stylish of the world’s shopping and dining

Maleny.

promenades. enjoy fine dining or relax al fresco, in cosmopolitan cafes and brasseries. The freshest of local ingredients harvested form the sea and local

amidst subtropical gardens and bordered by rainforest, the five-star Mediterranean style

NORTHSHORE/ COLOURED SANDS

clubhouse features an award winning gardens and restaurant and offers panoramic views of Lake

fertile gardens, combine to create popular classic

Across the river to the North Shore, a four wheel

Weyba, the golf course and hinterland. Tennis:

fare, and a fresh, original ‘cuisine of the sun’ –

drive will take you along more than 40km of

Private and Public courts are available at Noosa

distinctively

of

pristine sands, past the magnificent coloured sands

Springs and on Gympie Terrace Noosaville.

Mediterranean and Asian flavours. No wonder

of Teewah, the time-worn shipwreck of the Cherry

Abseiling: From the beginner’s cliffs, to thrilling

Noosa is Australia’s gourmet capital.

Venture, and on to Rainbow Beach. From here it is

rock faces at Mt. Tinbeerwah. Sea Kayaking and

a short ferry ride to world heritage listed Fraser

canoeing. Mountain Bike riding. Horse riding and

Island – the world’s largest sand island.

camel treks. Indoor climbing.

modern

with

overtones

Throughout Noosa and into the surrounding hinterland, eating out at any one of dozens of

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billfish

operate regularly. Boats can

YANDINA Yandina Historic House

all kinds of water activities.

is

reef fishing. Day trips to deep

• Susan Schmidt Gallery

BUDERIM Tiffany Jones Gallery Art Nuvo

family

Noosa

beach, rock, estuary, river and Kin Kin

COOLUM Anne Everingham Studio The Beachhouse Gallery

of the region is the perfect

in

especially good and includes

KENILWORTH Lasting Impressions

Noosa River, the heartbeat safe

Fishing

EUMUNDI The Gallery Tina Cooper Glass Art Mango Art

abound.

for

and lunches.

TEWANTIN Desert Rain Gallery Glenise Clelland

around, birds, wildlife, native

place

tastes for breakfasts, snacks

NOOSAVILLE Noosa Picture Framing Natalie Dyer by apt.

Cooper Gallery

and full day walks, and the

and

shops provide unique local

NOOSA JUNCTION Putipula Gallery

abound providing half day

bush

serious

early. Restaurants and coffee

GALLERIES NOOSA HEADS David Hart Gallery Jive Art & Design

and Melaleuca.

Around

2.00pm, and

market-goers know to be

of Pandanus, Banksia, Heath

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EUMUNDI MARKETS

The whole of Noosa is a declared fauna and flora

restaurants, cafes and assorted eateries, is a travel

Full and half day tours operate from Noosa

experience to remember. There are many

regularly, and four wheel drive hire cars are

wonderful restaurants on the Sunshine Coast. With

available from several companies.

PEREGIAN BEACH Peregian Beach Village, nestled on the beachside

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between Coolum and Noosa, is a quietly happening place. The locals know, the regular visitors from Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra and Melbourne know, and now, so do you! Peregian Village has a unique European appeal – the Village Square is a series of shops formed around a square village green, with a stage on one end and bounded by pandanus trees. Children romp around, cyclists drop in for coffee, families have picnics on the grass, all within walking distance of a beautiful, quiet, patrolled beach.

NOOSA Noosa is the travellers’ gateway to World Heritage listed Fraser Island. With more than forty fresh-water lakes, towering forests, crystal clear streams and kilometres of white sandy beaches, Fraser Island is a national treasure. The island is accessible by four-wheel drive vehicles, which can be hired from Noosa or alternatively, take one of several guided day tours which operate daily.

YANDINA The historic township of Yandina, just north of Nambour and 115 km North of Brisbane, offers the visitor an exciting range of old and new features.

Keep an eye out for bargains in antiques, interior design, Honey Ant Gallery in the heart of Yandina village hand crafted colonial furnishings, antiquity jewellery and collectable as you explore the fine examples of early Queensland architecture along Yandina's main street. There is also an opportunity to browse at the Saturday markets for arts & crafts, bric-a-brac, plants & local produce. But be sure not to miss

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the other outstanding attractions. You can explore the world's largest gingerprocessing plant and sample some ginger

Brisbane to Caloundra 1 hr Brisbane to Maroochydore 1 hr 15 mins Brisbane to Noosa 1 hr 45 mins Brisbane to Gympie (Cooloola Coast) 2 hrs 30 mins Brisbane to Hervey Bay 3 hrs 30 mins Brisbane to Bundaberg 4 hrs 30 mins Darling Downs to S/shine Coast2 hrs 30 mins Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast 2 hrs 30 mins

delights at the famous Ginger Factory.

Then walk across the road to the Nutworks to discover how macadamia nuts are processed.

Drive our scenic roads and marvel at the Maroochy Wetlands, picnic at Dunethin Rock or Wappa Dam and waterfall. Explore our Maroochy River offering magic waterways, fish and crabs.

Discover Yandina on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.you'll be glad you did!

NOOSA

In its second year this two-week long festival celebrates the Sunshine Coast Hinterland’s great walks.

A visit to Noosa and environs is Experience some of the magnificent always eventful with a packed rainforest and mountain walks, calendar for everyone including ranging from easy to strenuous, from foodies, athletes, music and theatre 20 minutes to several days. www.festivalofthewalks.com.au buffs. Diarise, join in and enjoy.

It’s all happening in and around Noosa

Noosa Longweekend

National Country Music Muster

18-27 June, Noosa Heads The Noosa Longweekend is a 10 day festival of theatre, art, food, film, dance, music and literature that has become recognised as one of Australia's foremost regional cultural events www.noosalongweekend.com

24-29 August, Amamoor Creek State Forest Park, Gympie Don’t miss Australia's biggest outdoor celebration of country music! The National Country Music Muster boasts the top Australian country and blues artists, held among the towering gums of Amamoor Creek State Forest Park. www.muster.com.au

Open Cockpit Weekend

3-4 July, Queensland Air Museum, Caloundra Once a year at the Queensland Air Museum, the canopies are slid back and the cabin doors opened. Visitors can take the controls of a variety of historic aircraft, including military jet fighters, bombers and trainers as well as the cabins of some classic airliners. www.qam.com.au

Noosa Jazz Festival

Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic

Comedy & Consommé

23 -31July, Rainbow Beach Eight days of absolute family fishing fun with 11 catch and weigh categories held in one of the most spectacular beach locations in Queensland.

The event encompasses off-shore, beach, and estuary fishing and is “tailor” made for the whole family. www.rainbowsportsclub.com.au Bindi Irwin’s Birthday 24 July, Australia Zoo

2-5 September, Noosa Kick back and immerse yourself in all things Jazz. The Noosa Jazz Festival attracts over 150 Australian and International artists to Noosa, producing an impressive four-day Jazz spectacular. www.noosajazz.com.au Live Theatre July 16, 17, 23, 24; Matinees 18 & 25 Independent Theatre at Eumundi, Bookings 5472 8200 or www.eumundilivetheatre.com Love Letters

Author: A R Gurney; director: Jannine Ritchie July 22, 23, 24, & 28, 29, 30, 31; matinee July 25 Noosa Arts Theatre Inc Bookings: 5449 9343 or www.noosaartstheatre.org.au

Australia Zoo’s Wildlife Warrior, Beyond Reasonable Doubt Bindi is turning 12 and the Written by Jeffery Archer; directed celebrations will be huge fun for by Nancy Kinmond. everyone! Come and celebrate with July 23, 24, 30 & 31; matinee July Bindi and enjoy all the activities at 25 Australia Zoo. Bats Theatre Co. Inc. Bookings: 5445 2515 International Rally of Queensland 30 July-1 August, Imbil Forest - Lux Radio Theatre - Casablanca Marcoola August 20, 21; matinee: 22 August An action fueled event that attracts Independent Theatre at Eumundi, rally enthusiasts from Asia, New Bookings: 5472 8200 or Zealand and Australia. Competitors www.eumundilivetheatre.com race on the dirt through the forests of Imbil on the northern outskirts of the Sunshine Coast. There’s action and Fiddler on the Roof activities for spectators with the By Bock, Harnick, & Stein. Director: David Williams Noosa Arts Theatre headquarters at Marcoola.

Inc Sept 1, 2, 3, 4, & 8, 9, 10, 11, www.rallyqueensland.com.a & 15, 16, 17, 18; matinees: Sept 5 & 12 at 2pm Festival of the Walks 5449 9343 or 21 – 29 August, Sunshine Coast Phone: www.noosaartstheatre.org.au Hinterland

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thelast word...

Steve Cooper Maintaining Noosa’s mantle as a world-class tourist destination has its moments for the tourism chief, who was born in northern NSW, has been a visitor since he was 17 looking for the eternal wave, and stepped into the CEO’s role three years ago.

What were your first impressions of Noosa, how has it been 'shaped' and what have been some of changes and achievements.

Rounding Noosa Hill and catching that first glimpse of Laguna Bay is an impression that lingers today. Since that first intrepid road trip, Noosa has itself developed in myriad ways, resisting high rise development, traffic lights, pollution in the form of rampant signage and maintained its character, friendly traits, café culture, all entwined with a serious dash of Noosa style.

With its enviable reputation, particularly with regards to sustainability it’s hard to go past saying: Sustainability means never having to say sorry to your grand children. My role is one of leadership, assisting a well qualified industry and management team excel in their areas of endeavor plus being proactive and flexible in an ever changing environment.

Achievements have included new and innovative membership programs, major industry alliances with partners such as Virgin Blue, development and continuing development of MAYFIESTA and perhaps the most significant achievement has been the introduction of the new Noosa brand and communication program, designed to rekindle our relationship with our existing 1.7million annual visitors and importantly introduce and welcome an entirely new generation of visitors, in a constantly evolving market.

Explain the changes to the Sunshine Coast tourism bodies.

One of the vexing issues recently has been challenges to our community and industry after council amalgamations.

The new council has seen amalgamation as a further catalyst for change.

We Noosans have used this period as a chance to work together, to better understand each other, to not make the mistakes of the past whilst realizing that bigger is not necessarily better and that one size definitely does not fit all.

The immediate future looks bright for the greater region, as we all understand that the real attribute of the Sunshine Coast is its broad appeal, recognising that well managed ‘man built’ attractions in the regions south can successfully coexist with what nature has provided for in the northern region, via National Parks and the rare biodiversity captured within the Noosa Biosphere.

Proudly, Tourism Noosa has played a strong role in assisting and shaping

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this future tourism industry through consultation, innovation, and developing new structures such as destination desks to promote our diversity. These desks represent the geographic diversity of the region delivered in a broad spectrum of formats, from the digital to the tangible, the latter being the case for the continued operation of Tourism Noosa Pty Ltd, of which I am part. This new structure, including Noosa is already reaping rewards as these new desks commence functionality and invite and receive new streams of funding from government at all its levels.

Recall some of the more momentous moments.

This period while challenging for the organization, has also been fruitful with Tourism Noosa’s two consecutive years in attainment of the nation’s highest marketing accolade at the Australian Tourism Awards and the construction of an architecturally designed Visitor Information Centre, incorporating state of the art facilities for our many guests and just as importantly our wonderful team of volunteers who represent the heart and soul of Noosa and share their untold wealth of knowledge. One of my favourite questions was from a European desperately keen to see the Noosa Lions Park, only to be advised that Lions Club of Noosa while professional and well accredited, sadly was yet to diversify in to zoo operations.

What’s ahead for Tourism Noosa?

The future for the tourism industry in Noosa is a challenging and bright one, the ground work achieved over the last few years has laid a solid foundation for growth, there is no doubting that no body or industry is immune to the recent and continuing economic down turn, Noosa is no exception, however the added resilience provided by the national and international strength of the Noosa brand, has definitely added a level of strength and a growing degree of optimism.

What is it about today's Noosa that you love so much and how do you relax?

Noosa today is a very vibrant, stylish community complemented by a world class environment and restaurant/cafe culture.

Relaxation and work life balance is essential, I am lucky to have a great life partner in my wife Ann who being a tourism professional herself understands my role Our two married daughters keep us on our toes especially with first grandchild, ‘Will’ on the horizon. My hope is that our 43 kilo labrador, Murphy will finally meet his match and that the pitter patter of little feet in the mornings, is just that - not Murphy’s oversized flying frame desperate to take us all out on his walk.