Noosa STYLE magazine - Summer 2020/21 edition

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YOUR COPY ISSUE 80 Summer 20/21

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. . . s y a d i l o h e h t Her e’s to Champagne Pommery announces the 2020 Edition of its world collection…

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he shining jewel in the Vranken-Pommery Monopole crown is Champagne Pommery. The Champagne House was pioneered by on woman, a woman that many would consider ahead of her time - Madame Pommery. Her husband founded Champagne Pommery in 1836.

Following his death Madame Pommery took over the reigns and this is when the true essence of Pommery was born.

The savvy businesswoman realised early in her endeavours that there was a gap in the market - European and British upper-class society were generally straying away from sugardense champagne. This knowledge opened a pathway that saw Madame Pommery laugh the world’s first Brut Champagne in 1874. The rest as they say is history.

IN this tumultuous year, Champagne House Maison Pommery has still managed to introduce its highly anticipated 2020 World Collection. Following successful trips to India, Australia, South America and Japan, the

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The new offering, entitled WAX pays homage to the world’s second largest continent and its traditional and inspiring wax prints. The bespoke range showcases three listed edition multi-coloured box designs that offer a true hallmark of African culture and fabrics.

Pommery Brut Royal NV is composed of 40 crus and a traditional Champagne blend Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. On the nose it’s vivid and fresh with notes of citrus fruits. The perfect drop for the Festive Season.

Pommery Brut Rosé NV adds a touch of Bouzy Grand Cru Pinto Noir, resulting in a pale pink and very delicate Rosé.

Pommery Apanage Blanc de Blanc NV is 100% Chardonnay - utterly elegant, fresh and complex.

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Out & about GREAT TIMES & EVENTS

2020 Melbourne Cup on Hastings Street There was fun to be had in Noosa recently, to rival the quieter Melbourne Cup held in Melbourne this year.

Miss Moneypennys was full to overflowing with guests

Santa’s Classy Helpers Spring Luncheon...

The scene was set at The Boathouse in Noosaville - fashionable ladies and gentlemen, great food, a glass or three of wine and a stunning panorama of Noosa River.

This year’s fundraiser for the SCH charity was more important than ever, with the Covid-19 shutdowns and social distancing making fundraising extremely difficult, and more families and children being added to the annual Shopping Day for families inneed.

Lorraine Kenway, owner of Noosa Classy Lady and founder of this important charity, has worked tirelessly with her team all year, to ensure that noone in need misses out on a special Christmas this year.

Guest speaker for the luncheon was Noosa Mayor, Clare Stewart, who shared her story with the group and added frightening statistics to the number of needy requiring assistance this year. She proved to be a mesmerising speaker, who had the room engrossed.

Both she and Lorraine thanked everyone for their uncompromising commitment to Santa’s Classy Helpers.

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dressed to impress - and ready to party. With food and drinks to whet the appetite, and beautiful bikini girls to brighten the day - it's no wonder that many stayed on well after the race was finished.Now who backed the winner this year?

Purple was the colour of the day at Sunshine Butterflies 10th Birthday celebrations…

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rom humble beginnings in 2010, Sunshine Butterflies disability support service has grown from a handful of members and just a few staff and volunteers, to one of the largest disability providers in S.E. Queensland - and one of Noosa Shire’s biggest employers, with more than 90 staff.

Sunshine Butterflies offers a diverse range of daily recreational, educational and life skills programs, a vast range of therapy and wellbeing programs, including animal-assisted therapy, as well as community support, in-home support services, supported holidays and short-term accommodation. They have many more, exciting plans for expansion - and can’t wait to share them with the public.

Sunshine Butterflies Patron Bob Abbot joined with CEO & Founders Leanne and Damien Walsh to blow out the candles on the Birthday Cake. - Member Allira Shephard with her mother Jo.

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Editors desk WELCOME TO OUR 21ST YEAR For all those who have read and lovingly archived our beautiful magazines over the last 21years, there has definitely been a lot to absorb, enjoy, celebrate and learn, from our showcasing of this sometimes eccentric and always captivating seaside Mecca - called Noosa.

Editor/ Publisher Kaylene Murray & Tom Murray

NoosaStyle Established 1999

Proud member & supporter

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ver the years we’ve seen Noosa grow in strength and character - welcoming more and more ‘sea changers’ and ‘tree changers’ into our idyllic lifestyle with open arms.

Over the years, we’ve celebrated with a vast array of Australian notables and celebrities - as well as people just like you and me - all sharing their stories and journeys through life with us.

Through the last two decades, we’ve seen the Noosa landscape change, and new residential communities arise - but with our Noosa Council still upholding our valued height restrictions around our coastline.

And, our stunning hinterland become home to more and more, artists and artisan producers - all adding their important contributions to our community as a whole.

This is why Noosa is such a ‘special’ destination (one that visitors quite often choose to return to permanently). The pristine beaches, fabulous food, exciting shopping experiences, and friendly locals - all mix with the Biosphere and eco-friendly aspects of the region as a whole, to offer a lifestyle that is hard to match anywhere else.

In this strange and unprecedented year of 2020, Noosa has found a strong understanding of community and camaraderie - and a comprehension of what it takes to be an effective fraternity of caring people.

Our local producers have come to the fore - most

supplying their wares to local restaurants with pride, and even opening their farm gates to welcome avid home cooks onto their farms; so that they too can have access to the very best ingredients available each season.

Our local chefs are proud to be able to source exactly what they want from these farms, and showcasing local produce, meats and game to their diners. This is true ‘farmgate to plate’ dining.

Over the years, we have been lucky enough to have found a family of loyal advertisers, who have joined us on our journey. Many for the whole 21 years. It is their unwavering support that has allowed us the pleasure of presenting our magazines to our avid readers. And, we can’t forget the innumerable accommodation properties and resorts that proudly display our magazines in their rooms and reception areas; as well as the businesses, coffee shops, restaurants and cafés, boutiques, artist studios, jewellers and professional offices that also offer NOOSA Style proudly to their clients.

It’s time to forget Coronavirus and get back to living life to its fullest - and look forward to a bright and prosperous 2021.

We wish all our clients, distributors, readers, friends and family - a wonderful Christmas 2020.

We also send our heartfelt, best wishes for a safe Christmas and brighter New Year, to all Australian Defence Personnel, First Responders, Hospital and Ambulance staff, and Fire and Police officers. This year they have all gone above and beyond to keep us all safe.

Please read and enjoy our celebration issue - and we’ll see you again next year...

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Sandy Bolton MP Independent Member for Noosa

MP Life Elections Noosa style...

For many, the ins and outs of politics, campaigns and elections are not particularly exciting. However, the residents of Noosa are passionate about their home and what happens in it and this election was no different!

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aving a ‘birds eye’ view not only as the incumbent MP, but as a candidate and also resident, gave me new insights about how unique we really are.

From the outset, residents knew what they wanted. And that was electioneering that met their expectations.

Tokenisms, tall tales, half-truths and those trojan postal vote applications are very much on the ‘out’. Commitment, transparency, and grapevine recommendations very much on the ‘in’! There were very few who had not already done their homework, indicative of an engaged and informed community, eager to move into the future.

There was only one surprise. The high percentage that continued to support those that showed disrespect to then through the onslaught of misinformation and misleading advertising, letterbox pamphlets and robocalls. Many called this hoodwinking, others outright deception, and were justifiably appalled. With this being glaringly obvious, why?

As I have said in previous elections, the only way to put an end to candidates and their parties utilising these tactics to secure a win, is to not vote for them. This will ensure they amend their ways as if they mislead you during campaigning, what will they do when elected?

For those that love a peek ‘behind the scenes’ of what else happens during elections – think of the ‘b’s. Burnt lips, blisters, and behaviours. Some bad, but in the vast majority, brilliant! And for this MP late on election night, seeking the solace of another ‘b’…a bath! However, storm damage had blocked our drive, and as an extra, blew out our hot water system, more ‘b’s! So not quite what you would expect as part of celebrations!

Even though our seat has not been officially declared at time of writing, the message from the majority of residents is clear. They seek respect, and representatives with integrity, credibility, and reliability that put residents’ and

community’s interests first, rather than a party ideology or stance.

Noosa worked and fought hard to keep its unique ‘independence’ – and WE DID! I am so proud of this community. The spirit which has seen us through fires and a pandemic, has, through your vote, ensured your voices were heard. And regardless of which ‘colour’ you supported, as an independent MP aligned only to you and this community, you have won in ways that count. And in a very ‘Noosa’ colour, teal!

How humbled and honoured I have been with the outpouring of support through this time, and to be given the opportunity to finish what I’ve started – as well to get on with the next priorities! Locally, getting resolution on the inappropriate volume of heavy haulage through our stunning country villages, as well solutions to our housing crisis, which is making it difficult for our residents, as well for businesses that cannot access staff.

Pushing through the next stages of the Beckmans upgrade, obtaining funding for the Sports and Wellness Hub, and actions from the feasibility into a Learning Hub are just examples. On the broader scale, continuing to work for more effective systems that meet your expectations, and that the issues you want debated are brought to Chamber. From the latest survey, this includes the sex offenders register being made public, and yes, that great divider, daylight savings.

A massive “thank you” to everyone who made this possible – volunteers, campaign workers, the whole ‘Teal Army’ both 2 and 4 legged, and everyone who went to the polls – how appreciative I am of everything you do, have done, and that you aspire to. There are no words, only deep respect and an ongoing commitment to you every day in every way.

To be elected again to represent this community in its diversity, passion and, at times, opposing viewpoints is the greatest honour, and a privilege unlike any other.

Love Noosa and all who live here?

More than you can imagine. Who wouldn’t?!

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Contents SENSATIONAL SUMMER IN NOOSA

Noosa

YOUR COPY ISSUE 80 Summer 20/21

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Fashion Preview...

INTERVIEW WITH

Kylie Minogue Food DRINK beaut y ART property decor DESIGN

Celebrating21years Show your friends and family online www.NoosaSTYLE.online

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FRONT COVER: Photo & model & clothing Label: Miss June - Paris Available from: NOOSA CLASSY Lady - Gympie Tce Noosaville

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

Art & Galleries Live Theatre & Shows Great new live shows and musicals Short getaway to the beautiful Spicers Clovelly Estate Montville Real Estate Homes, Design, Furniture & Landscaping Keith Jackson am - The last word Out in the garden - growing your veges

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NS Never one to take her foot off the gas, Kylie Minogue’s big break as a humble car mechanic in Neighbours was perhaps more profound than the show’s casting director could ever have imagined.

Kylie Still spinning around...

WORDS: VIOLET WILDER

About to celebrate 35 years as a figurehead for style, stubbornness and star quality, it requires quite some pace to keep up with Kylie.

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ack in 1986, when 18-year-old Kylie Minogue first appeared on our screens in Neighbours, her character Charlene was the perfect combination of cutesy charm and sass. Audiences worldwide immediately fell head over heels in love with the bubbly, dungarees-wearing tomboy.

In an episode screened on 17th April 1986, no-one could possibly have perceived that this pint-sized burglar climbing through the window of Madge Bishop’s house would go on

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to become not just one of the world’s most cherished, successful performers, but an icon of modern music; someone whose influence has shaped the lives not just of her fans, but the next generation of music maker.

It says a lot for Kylie that at no point has she ever downplayed or dismissed phases of her career. From the bubble-gum hits of the Eighties to euphoric dance anthems to maudlin melancholy in duets with Nick Cave, it has all been part of the process, and it has all led her to where she is today. That is, a 52-year-old who now finally feels in full control of her career, of her future ambitions, and of a past that has flickered between extraordinary success and devastating heartache.

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“I am no different to anyone else in that respect,” she begins. “We all have periods where it seems that everything is with us, then everything is against us.

That’s life, I’m afraid, and it doesn’t matter how many world tours you’ve done or the number of records you’ve sold.

“Sometimes it has felt really hard to get back up and carry on, but what’s the alternative?”

What makes the Melbourne-born singer, producer, actress and TV judge stand out from the crowd though, is that even during those dark periods – the death of Michael Hutchence, scattered other romantic

disappointments, a breast cancer diagnosis, and the fact kids have never come along – is that throughout, unequivocally, unapologetically, Kylie has remained the ultimate popstar.

And that evolution continues on today. The release of Disco not only represents a record that harks back to her very foundation of music, but exemplifies the artist’s desire, determination and sense of daring. While 2018’s Golden leant on country and pop numbers, switching back to a firmer dance pop sound exemplifies the actions of someone never afraid to turn on a creative sixpence. continues next page...

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“It’s always been a fear of mine to get to a point where I am stuck doing the same thing all the time,” she says. “That’s really a fear for anyone who is tasked with being creative in their career. As a result I’ve always tried to mix it up – sometimes it works, other times it doesn’t, but you’ve got to try, right?!”

“I don’t like to praise myself too much, but what I always will give myself credit for is being game enough to try anything; I’ll give anything a shot, but more and more now it’s about being as present and involved as possible; that’s definitely a characteristic of my music nowadays.”

“I certainly didn’t have any control back in the early days,” she says, referencing her pop breakthrough as part of the Stock, Aitken and Waterman ‘hit factory’ – the team who wrote many of her formative hits such as I Should Be So Lucky and Got to be Certain. “I did what I was told because that’s what I did in TV… ‘Here are your lines, learn your lines, move on’. So a lot of my first recordings were like that.”

By the early Nineties Minogue had tired of saccharine love songs and sought a new musical direction. She signed to Deconstruction Records, a British independent dance label, and released the brooding Confide in Me. This era saw Minogue unleash her darker side, most notably Where the Wild Roses Grow, her surprising collaboration with the legendary Nick Cave. Though artistically satisfying, Minogue’s audience were less than impressed with her new style and following the underwhelming reception to the album Impossible Princess, it was

KYLIE MINOGUE Q&A Q: Your balance of style and sexiness has always been just about right. How have you achieved that?

KYLIE: For me, I’ve always found subtlety way sexier than anything outrageous or in your face. That’s just the way I, personally, present myself. I know I have gotten away with certain things in the past, like an Agent Provocateur commercial I did many years ago, which was

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pretty racy; but I think because people know my character, they know that this is done with a bit of a wink and they take it for what it is.

Q: More and more these days, we know that the revenue from touring upholds so much of the music industry. Does it amaze you how much it’s changed?

KYLIE: Sure, the whole industry is a completely different creature to what it was before. I must say I do miss the days of physical records and the excitement of the charts,

clear that the petite performer had two choices: she could return to her poptastic finest or hang up her microphone for good.

Sure enough, the next wave of music post-Millennium – across Spinning Around, On a Night Like This and Can’t Get You out of My Head, had all the swagger and style she has subsequently continued to bring into the new era.

Although her Showgirl tour was cut short by a positive breast cancer diagnosis, it did also confirm her rise as a fashion icon, not least in partnerships with John Galliano, Dolce and Gabbana and Swarovski.

Post-recovery and back to full fitness, the albums X and Aphrodite and Kiss Me Once saw Kylie step into the role of innovator, producer, and fashion icon, not to mention accomplished musician.

And on a romantic level, a private life that had left so so many tears on her pillow, now finds itself enriched with the love she found with Paul Solomons, the Creative Director of GQ in the UK. Although much of Kylie’s life is spent in London, she has never lessened her affection for home. Just last year she was the figurehead of a Tourism Australia campaign to attract more Brits ‘down under’, albeit the global Coronavirus pandemic has put almost all travel on hold.

“We are, as creatures, so keen to explore, and this is a frustrating time,” she says. “As a musician, I love moving around for inspiration, but I’m hopeful we’ll find normality again soon… and until then, we all have our music!”

but that is probably a romantic view from then artist side.

If you counter that with the ease with which people can now access music and buy records, then I think you have to suppose we are in a better position nowadays.

Q: Do you miss touring with the current situation?

KYLIE: Hugely. I mean, it is exhausting and it can sometimes feel just so unrelenting, but the thrill of performing in front of people

and feeling that connection is something that I don’t think I could ever replicate in any other way.

Q: Do you still get nervous?

KYLIE: Oh of course. From the moment I start putting together a set list, the butterflies begin. I do admit it’s a lot easier now because I have a catalogue of music to choose from – on my first tour I didn’t have enough songs to fill the show so I had to choose cover versions and put in distractions!

We’ve come a long way!

2020 has been the year from hell for Australia, with fires, floods, drought and the ever-popular Covid-19 virus.

The miracle of nature at work on World Heritage listed Fraser Island...

Our annual pilgrimage to Fraser Island in late October, with the Gold Coast Land Rover Owners group, had been uncertain for several months, due to the Covid-19 lockdown on the island, but luckily restrictions were lifted just in time

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hen we heard about the bushfires on the island and once again things looked dubious. But, luckily they were brought under control and campers were once again allowed back on the Island.

So, seven Land Rovers in their many guises, made the trip to Rainbow Beach to meet up at for breakfast at the Servo and top-up our tanks, before heading out to catch the ferry at Inskip Point and begin our week-long adventure.

As we cleared the ferry, and started our two-hour drive along 75 Mile Beach to Waddy Point, we didn’t see too much evidence of the fires, although we could smell the faint odour of smoke in the air.

Once again, we were in awe of the natural beauty of the world’s largest sand island; the sweeping aqua shoreline and pristine landscape with its ever-changing kaleidoscope of colours, all commensurate with the overall sunlight available at the time of day.

And, of course catching a glimpse of Australia’s purest Dingoes.

The island offers visitors a plethora of photographic opportunities, from the decomposing hull of the SS Maheno on the beach near Eli Creek, to dramatic sand-blows and serene freshwater, perched lakes fed by the underground water table, and vistas of ancient ferns and mammoth trees in the Valley of the Giants, Our first trip on the island was to Sandy Cape Lighthouse, via the unpredictable South Ngala Rocks, where many a novice 4x4 driver has come to be the centre of attention with the gathered onlookers, as they bog in the middle of the circuit. Waiting time can take anything up to a couple of hours, with dozens of cars backed-up on either side of the pass, as assistance is given to retrieve unlucky vehicles from the track.

On the following day as we crossed the island to Ocean Lake, we were shocked by the bushfire damage caused to some of the natural landscape of hills and gullies. In some areas there was still undergrowth and fallen trees smouldering.

But Mother Nature was in total control - and it was evident in other areas that we came across, that the undergrowth was already sending out roots and new growth was seeking sunlight.

The late October storms didn’t make too much difference to the dry conditions on the island and fire bans are still in place. There has been another flare-up - but once again the power of nature has made adjustments to rectify the situation.

Fraser Island welcomes visitors young and mature, with its mixed and varied accommodation options, from homes and units, motel style or more rustic; as well as designated camping areas for sensible 4x4 drivers and responsible campers.

Whether you come for the natural beauty of the island, the incredible fishing, for a romanic getaway - or to experience total relaxation, there is the perfect location just for you.

Words: Kaylene Murray Photos: Tom Murray

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Luxury gifts CREATED IN AND AROUND NOOSA

“YOUR MAJESTY’ 160 x 70cms Oil on Belgian linen 2020 by Belinda Herford.

Available from: POETA Hastings Street Noosa Heads

Stunning handmade platinum ring set with a 1ct princess cut central diamond surrounded by white brilliant cut and matching 5PP brilliant cut Argyle Pink diamonds. By Gordon Herford of Poeta.

Available from: POETA Hastings Street Noosa Heads

Tina Cooper and her hot glass team have been making up for lost time. Come in and be tempted by her latest Sunrise beauties, Blue Lagoon or Atlantean vases. Be mesmerised by a Wolfgang Engel funky tealight holder.

Available from Illume Creations - Montville

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Opal mining, cutting and designing and producing their own jewellery designs, Barbara and Edi’s jewellery is handmade by their German goldsmith who’s based in Coober Pedy.

The Opalcutter gallery has been located for the last eight years in Montville, the beautiful village in the Hinterland of the Sunshinecoast.

Available from: The Opalcutter

The White Building, 50 Mary Street, Noosaville Parking behind the store Open: Monday-Saturday 9-5pm Sundays 9-1pm

ALSO ‘Eumundi Square Market’ www.noosanets.com Free Call: 1800 804 776 www.zephyrloungewear.com

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TRANSIT is something of a rarity because it is one of the few companies left in Italy where everything is conceived , designed and made on the company premises. It is a form of industrial craftsmanship. High quality raw materials, understated elegance, personality, freedom and relaxation and a big focus on quality, these words encapsulate TRANSIT’s approach to both clothing and life. Restrained timeless innovative design!

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SHOP 1 75 HASTINGS ST NOOSA HEADS 07 5447 3977 SHOP 2 18 SUNSHINE BEACH RD NOOSA JUNCTION 07 5474 9941 bellissima_noosa

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Just looking WHAT’S IN THE SHOPS

25 year Anniversary "Celebrating their 25 year Anniversary in Noosa this December, the Priest Family is relocating and rebranding their beautiful jewellery store. Noosa Village Jewellers will reopen in an exciting new location at Noosa Civic - as Priest Jewellers.

Homewares, Fashion and accessories and beautiful jewellery...

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he early Priest Jewellers business was established in Gunnedah, NSW in 1946 by Alexander Priest on his return from being a POW at Changi. Alec began to repair watches in a booth of his wife Nancy's hairdressing salon, and soon that grew into offering gifts and jewellery.

Alex and Nancy's son, Charles, along with his wife Ingrid took over the business in 1979 while it was still in Gunnedah. Not long after "Chick & Ing" became founding members of Showcase Jewellers. Showcase went on to become one of Australia's largest and most successful jewellery buying groups.

In December 1995, The Priests moved to Noosa and opened their well-known store at Noosa Village. 25 years later and with their son Eliahi, daughter-in-law Kristy Elle, their daughter Phoenix, and their long-term senior staff member Shelley, the Priests are making a big move to a larger location - with their original founding name of Priest Jewellers.

1. Truly gorgeous Natural Emerald slave ring, and one stunning Natural Emerald and Diamond set dress ring.

2. Superb South Sea Broome pearls, with a magnificent Aquamarine, PASSION8 and Emerald cut Diamond dress ring.

3. Bespoke Rhodolite and Trillion Diamond set dress ring, featured in 18ct Rose Gold

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This fabulous store will open on December 1, and will better present their exquisite jewellery - and also provide a more enjoyable and refined shopping experience for their clients and customers.

With over 100 years of combined experience in fine diamonds, jewellery and timepieces, the Priest Family are a trusted name, bringing a personal touch to creating truly stunning pieces for your most special moments.

Offering comfort, style and security, the Priest Jewellers private design room is available for exclusive bookings with their Master Jewellers.

With history, legacy and luxury, Priest Jewellers is like no other.

Visit them today or reach out with any questions: Store T1059, Noosa Civic, 28 Eenie Creek Rd, Noosaville, Ph 07 54742322

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Raffia...

The lowdown on one of the world's finest natural fibres...

Both in contrast and respect to its humble roots in traditional Madagascan craft and culture, raffia offers an exclusive temptation in the world of fashion today.

A natural fibre owing its distinctive aesthetic to the fronds of the raffia palm, its growth is limited to certain tropical regions of the world - most notably and in its highest grade from Madagascar.

The Raffia Appeal Raffia is natural, easy to dye, soft to the touch and gentle on skin, yet irresistibly textural and highly durable. Handcrocheted using old-world techniques, its naturalistic appearance and feel makes it an appealing fibre for designers and craftspeople the world over to work with.

Sustainability of Raffia When harvested responsibly, raffia is an incredibly sustainable material. Pruning leaves at a minimum of 1.2 metres , ensures that the growth and health of the palm is preserved. Unfortunately, the fatal cutting of these trees is still needlessly practiced in some places.

Paper Imitations As the popularity of natural fibres like raffia continue to trend, imitations made from cheap paper or straw materials have been introduced to the market.

Products made with paper attempt to capture the naturalistic finish of raffia at the cost of sustainability and durability.

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What’s on...

EVENTS CLOSE & AROUND NOOSA

FARM ANIMAL ENRICHMENT SESSIONS

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unshine Butterflies are offering one-on-one ‘Farm Animal Enrichment Sessions’ to assist people of all ages and abilities - to care and interact with the centre's farm animals, in a safe and supportive environment. These sessions develop various life skills that help build self esteem, confidence and shape positive behaviours.

Experienced animal instructors and support workers provide local and emotional support during every session, and tailor the activities to suit the needs of each participant.

Mutual animal enrichment practices include, grooming, petting and stroking their horses, ponies and donkey. Wheelchair access available.

One hour sessions available: Bookings Ph: 07 5470 2830 For full details: www.sunshinebutterflies.com.au

biggest names in music. let’s get down to the nitty gritty and have a look at the awesome lineup… Lee Kernaghan, Sheppard, Daryl Braithwaite, the Wolfe Brothers, Beccy Cole and so many more.

6th - 11th April, 2021 For full information and tickets: www.wintonswayoutwestfest.com.au

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et ready for one of queensland’s most anticipated music festivals... After a 12month pause, the iconic Winton’s Way Out West Festival will return bigger than ever in april 2021 - with a star-studded all-aussie line-up, bringing more than 100 Australian artists and musicians together for six incredible days and nights of entertainment - across seven venues, in one of the world’s most unique outback locations.

Winton in central west queensland has shaped the nation with a love of country music and the beautiful aussie outback. Next april, the birthplace of Qantas and waltzing matilda will come alive once again, to host a myriad of entertainment that celebrates its roots in classic Australiana.

Way Out West will be held during the easter school holidays, kicking off on Waltzing Matilda Day and continuing into the weekend, with a roaring curated program of entertainment to complement the stunning sunsets and iconic aussie scenery that has brought winton to the world stage of iconic destinations.

The weekend main stage headline performances feature some of australia’s

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DESIGN, ART, DESIRE Discover a whole new perspective of The Motorcycle.

Get your motor running… ‘The Motorcycle: Design, Art, Desire’ opens the throttle on the ground-breaking designs that shaped one of the most iconic objects the world has ever seen.

Featuring radical concepts, record breakers and road icons, the fully-immersive exhibition showcases 100 of the greatest motorcycles ever assembled.

Show off your ride with #MotorcycleGOMA This world-exclusive exhibition, only in Brisbane, will showcase the art, design and history of one of the most iconic objects of the last 150 years, the motorcycle.

Featuring more than 100 innovative and influential motorcycles from the 1860s to present day.

Highlights of the exhibition will include: An 1871 Perreaux, the first steampowered velocipede and oldest known motorcycle in the world.

The earliest Australian-designed and built machines, including a Spencer produced in Brisbane in 1906.

The 1951 Vincent Black Lightning that set an Australian land speed record in its day.

Symbols of speed including the1930s Triumph Speed Twin, the 1970s Ducati 750 Super Sport, and the 1990s Britten V1000; Off-road motorcycles.

Customised motorcycles.

Ultra-modern electric motorcycles.

28 NOV 2020 – 26 APR 2021 GOMA | GALLERY 1.1 THE FAIRFAX GALLERY, GALLERY 1.2, GALLERY 1.3 ERIC & MARION TAYLOR GALLERY | TICKETED

Sunshine Coast woman, Maria Faalafi’s search for sustainable and chemical free products to manage her own health- has led to her creating a new online marketplace as a one-stop-shop for consumers like her.

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round 10 years ago, Maria was an engineer drafter living a busy life. But in her twenties, out of nowhere she started feeling unwell, getting severe migraines, and experienced rapid weight loss, blurry vison, dizziness, chronic fatigue and digestive issues that led to anxiety and depression. While her friends were out partying and building their careers, Maria felt so ill she could barely get out of bed.

While her medical team tried to determine her condition, Maria decided to remove any unnecessary chemicals in her life, including chemically loaded household and beauty products, and replaced unhealthy foods with organic, natural foods packed with nutrients.

Eventually Maria was diagnosed with several food allergies and reactive hypoglycaemia, a disease unknown to many medical professionals and forgotten about in many textbooks.

Her lifestyle changes helped her manage the diagnosis, but also inspired a change in her stressful career.

She also found a passion for helping others live healthier, more sustainable lives.

One woman’s quest for a healthier lifestyle

Over the past 10 years, Maria and her husband ran a successful kitchen hire business and an organic cafe in West End, Brisbane called Green Bees Organics.

After becoming a mum, Maria decided to sell the businesses and concentrate on motherhood.

While online shopping (to avoid shopping centre tantrums), Maria soon discovered that finding eco-friendly products was not only time consuming, but also expensive, as she would pay multiple shipping costs when buying products from multiple websites.

As a solution, Maria started Eco Marketplace, a one-stop shop for ecoconscious consumers looking for all natural eco-friendly products.

“When I was first looking for eco products I’d be scrolling website upon website, eBay and Amazon - and found it hard to find what I needed. I wanted to find products that were good for me, my family and the environment,” Maria said.

“I decided I didn’t want to sell my own products, but I wanted to help other businesses doing the ‘right thing’ through one channel, making eco products more easily accessible and affordable. That’s how I came to the idea of ECO Marketplace.”

ECO Marketplace now boasts over 700 eco products from 45 merchants, with new merchants signing up every day. Not every business can list their products though; they must pass a criteria to show they are eco-friendly.

“Another reason ECO Marketplace is a great tool for people to live more sustainable lives or to eat more organically, is that I’ve done the hard work for them in determining if the product is eco-friendly or not,” Maria said.

“Each vendor must pass a selection criteria that ensures all products are never tested on animals, are environmentally friendly, have no synthetic fragrances and are non-toxic.”

Products on ECO Marketplace vary from gifts to fashion, homewares, healthy treats and even natural pet products. The site also allows for eco gift hampers or gift registries for special occasions.

Products range from the quirky to the healthy, such as 100% Sustainable Seed Pencils – once the pencil is used, it is planted to grow anything from basil to sunflowers - Essential Oil Crystal Gemstone Roller Bottles, zero waste beauty products, books and MYO bundles.

For more information on ECO Marketplace visit www.ecomarketplace.com.au.

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Historic Eumundi...

Hotel and Eumundi Brewery, a museum exhibiting images and artifacts spanning back to the pre-World Wars years, and huge memorial trees.

Most of Eumundi is wheelchair friendly.

Friday at Eumundi ambiance lends itself to organising a picnic in Caplick Park perhaps together with a leisurely walk around the historic township located 15 minutes drive west of Noosa Heads and 90 minutes north of Brisbane.

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he perfect Friday escape... Unlike other market days, the township of Eumundi on Friday appears to be a sleepy country town, but underneath the slumbering mantle lies a warm and welcoming environment full of free and ample, no restrictions parking; a state-ofthe-art playground, sidewalk cafés, restaurants, Joe’s Waterhole offering ‘free beer tomorrow’, the iconic Imperial

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EUMUNDI SQUARE MARKETS Open every wednesday and saturday 7:30 am to 2:00 pm now also open on fridays 8.30 am to 2:00 pm Eumundi Square business incubator precinct has added a new dimension to shopping for visitors and locals alike.

The precinct offers a permanent home for the 90 operators all under one cover. Eumundi Square is an innovative form of micro-business incubator designed to suit the township and community of Eumundi. Dozens of stalls offer a diverse selection of merchandise, including clothing, tableware, design accessories, art, plus superb chocolates and beautiful cakes.

Whats new...

New swimwear store in Noosaville...

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oosa Classy Lady on Gibson has not closed - it has just moved closer to Lorraine Kenway’s original Noosa Classy Lady boutique in Gympie Terrace.

Noosa Classy Lady’s newly relocated boutique, has become a specialised swimwear and fashion location, showcasing the upmarket brands - Sunflair and Opera Swimwear.

And, there will still be an eclectic array of beautiful giftware, soft furnishings and accessories available.

The new boutique is located diagonally across the road in Thomas Street, so now you can visit both boutiques without having to move your car.

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A Queensland summer makes most of us envision sun kissed skin, care free salty hair and balmy summer evenings by the ocean, while all of this is true the reality is our skin and hair needs extra love and attention during the summer months to look and feel amazing. We tend to overlook the obvious and ignore the needs of our body, face and hair so here are some beauty tips to follow during summer to beat the heat.

From Icon studios we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy new Year!

permanents and gloss colours to keep hair looking healthy and shiny through the summer months and ask your stylist for which moisture and repair products they recommend for your individual hair type and colour.

Summer Beauty Guide

Natural texture Give your hair a break from heat styling tools and embrace your natural texture with the help of a moisture retaining product, for a beachy look add some sea salt spray this will give texture and encourage waves and curls; embrace the air dry where possible.

Tanning and sunscreen Always apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes before you go outdoors to give Lip Balm with SPF

By Liz Kramar @icon studios it achance to soak into your skin for It is very common to have dry Photos: Peter Trainer maximum protection, remember to chapped lips in the summer, this is reapply if sweating or swimming. To because our lips have a very fine achieve beautiful bronzed skin without the risk of skin cancer; I would protective layer and dry out very easily. Make it a habit to carry around a recommend booking in for a professional spray tan or using selftanning lip balm with SPF and reapply on a regular basis. formula, todays formulas oer natural looking results while leaving your skin healthy and bronzed with no sun damage and best of all no tan lines!

Skin care In summer the pores of your skin get easily clogged with sweat, Frizz free Hair sunscreen and makeup, so it is important to exfoliate twice a week to rid The strong summer sun can harm your hair and the hot and humid your skin of dead skin cells and build up. Switch to a light weight conditions cause your scalp to sweat often resulting in frizzy hair. A salon moisturiser designed to nourish the skin which absorbs easily while keratin smoothing treatment will repair your hair 80-90% as well as keep it controlling oil and shine. frizz free during the summer months. Keratin smoothing lasts approx. 3-5 months and is well worth the investment during a Queensland summer.

Make up My other recommendation would be a weekly hair mask to add moisture In the summer I usually recommend switching to a lighter foundation back into the hair on a regular basis as well as regular trims to remove dry formula such as a tinted moisturiser for a natural dewy look, use brittle ends. concealer on any dark circles and blemishes and finish with a light dusting of setting powder. Create a summer glow by adding bronzer to Hair colour the cheek bones, bridge of the nose and beneath the arches of your A lot of people embrace going lighter in summer whether it be with eyebrows and your good to glow. For the eye are I recommend an high lights, balayage or an all over lighter tone, try a new fresh look by eyelash and brow tint or a water proof mascara for a natural day look adding face framing highlights if all over lightening is not for you. For the teamed with a tinted lip balm or gloss. darker haired ladies keep your colour fresh by having regular semi

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New season Kids stuff...

Eloise &Emerson

Our little fashionistas...

NEW HILL ST KIDS FOR SMALL PEOPLE WITH BUSY HANDS AND HUNGRY BELLIES… Hill St founder, Eliana Glover believes it's never too early to learn to bake, recognising that hands-on, messy and creative environments are a natural habitat for little hands and imaginative minds. And now, her all-new Hill St Baking Kits make it even easier for parents and caregivers to encourage children to bake and learn valuable skills, while they're at it.

Perfect for Christmas gift-giving, two themed vanilla cupcake kits include Cosmic Cupcakes for out-of-this-world fun & Jungle cupcakes for 'roar'some bakers.

Each kit is vegan friendly and free from nuts and dairy & include a mini whisk.

RRP $39.99 Available online: www.hillst.co

Most popular colours With baby fever hitting an all-time high, and with the arrival of new baby Hadid wanted to find out which were the best and worst shades to paint a baby’s nursery.

Homedit spoke exclusively to a Psychologist and Wellbeing Consultant, to advise on the significant effect colours can have on the psyche, influencing everything from mood to psychical wellbeing.

Some of the key findings include: • The most popular nursey colour is YELLOW with a whopping 52% of parents painting their baby’s room this colour.

• Least popular colour is RED with 6% of parents painting their baby’s nursey this colour.

• Psychologist and Wellbeing Consultant, Lee Chambers MSc MBPsS said that GREEN is the best colour for concentration, while PURPLE can create a balance of energy and serenity • The worst colour for a nursey is RED, as it can create aggression and overstimulated children.

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“Kidswear just like Grandma used to make”

LITTLE WHITE LIES

BOYS CLOTHING -Shorts -Shirts -Rompers

Hilarious fibs parents tell their kids...

GIRLS CLOTHING -Skirts -Dresses -Rompers

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sk any parent - keeping your young ones in check is a tough task. And yet, the process is often made considerably easier with the clever use of some truth-bending.

BIRTHDAY OUTFITS -First Birthdays -Cake Smash Outfits

A recent study found that a parent will tell over 3,000 fibs throughout the process of elevating their child into adulthood, either in protecting them from the truth, in not knowing an answer, or just wanting a quiet life!

COSTUMES -Alice in Wonderland -Tinkerbell -Wiggles

HERE ARE SOME CLASSIC LITTLE WHITE LIES THAT EVERY PARENT WILL BE ABLE TO RELATE TO:

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“If the wind blows you’ll stay like that” – an effective way to stop kids pulling silly faces “If you don’t brush your teeth they’ll all fall out” – perfect dental hygiene ploy “Your eyes will go square” – the classic incentive to move away from the telly “Eat your greens or you won’t grow up strong” – a produce-themed exaggeration “Unless you share you’ll have no friends” – harsh but (un)fair, and probably untrue “When the ice cream van plays his tune it means he’s run out” – mean, just mean!

Add in various threats that bad behaviour may lead to kids being sent away, parents going to jail, or the small matter of the world ending, and it’s incredible that our nippers even make it to adulthood in one piece.

It’s believed that around the age of eight kids stop believing everything they are told… probably because so many of those naysayer naughties never came true in the first place!

And yet when it comes to little white lies, it’s not always parents trying to pull the wool over their youngsters’ eyes. The best piece of advice of them all – you know, that festive one – is truly a warning that needs to be heeded, because Santa really does know if they’ve been bad or good…!

Catering for newborn to 12 years old

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Just in time for Christmas or the post-Covid baby boom…

Gentle Baby Bundle... This snuggle-sized bear has a superpower; aroma beads!

Bundled with the calming and relaxing aromas of Seedlings Calm and Gentle Baby. This gift is the perfect, soothing buddy for little ones on your list. Includes: Seedlings Calm 5ml, Gentle Baby 5ml & YL branded Aroma Stuffed Bear.

RRP $96.05 Stockist inf: www.youngliving.com

I’m Growing Up!! Personalised Height Chart A personalised keepsake to keep an accurate record of your child’s growth. Easy to dismount to relocate, when you move to a new home. Take your memories with you. RRP $95.00 Stockist info: ww.livingetch.com.au

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w n u & x a l Re unique retail • art & homewares • beauty spas What’s next for Noosa Marina

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

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

Noose Marina is also a departure point for Many river cruises Including Sunset cruises, dinner cruises

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or do it your own way with self-drive BBQ pontoons or half cabin hire boats, or charter a deep sea fishing boat.

But by far the best way to get your own perspective of Noosa is by catching the Noosa ferry and travel along the Noosa river while enjoying an historical commentary. A return Journey is a Leisurely 90 mins and one of the most relaxing ways to enjoy Noosa.

Sundays are a fanfare of Colour and entertainment with the regular Sunday markets and live music.

Why not arrive relaxed, by ferry enjoy breakfast or lunch, or perhaps top the day off with an exquisite dinner with a view straight up the Noosa River.

Noosa Marina. Relax and unwind.

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Come on Sundays for the markets and lunch on the waterside at Noosa Marina • Free parking

• restaurants • fishing & cruises • sunday markets

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Specialising in only the finest handcrafted jewellery and clothing

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New stores & renovations at Noosa Marina The old river deck building is undergoing a major refurbishment to offer an opportunity for a new restaurateur. The building works are expected to be finished mid-December, ready for a tenant to join the other Noosa Marina tenants, and complete their the fitout to complement their own personal style.

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ier 11 restaurant has just undergone an extensive refurbishment and has now reopened. The extensive refurbishment was undertaken in record time, and has achieved a fabulous modern, contemporary look. The much missed feeling of dining outside has been recreated - without the hassles of inclement weather spoiling the experience. A new indoor/outdoor area has been created to give the ultimate sense of dining - right over the Noosa River.

It’s a great asset to the marina precinct, and its commitment to keep Noosa Marina on top of the list of Noosa’s best-loved restaurants.

There are also new owners at the Harbour Wine Bar, who have taken the service level of the wine bar to a new high, with a brand new menu on offer and new wine list, and a great selection of beers on tap. This is now a great venue for a meeting, a wind- down after work, or pre-dinner drinks. Live music is a regular feature at the venue and creates a great atmosphere for the Sunday markets, operating every Sunday from 8am till 1:30pm.

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This year there will be two exciting fireworks displays on New Year’s Eve - one at 9 pm and the other at 12 midnight.

All the Marina’s restaurants are taking bookings now. So be quick to reserve your favourite dining venue for the evening.

The wine bar are also taking bookings for NYE.

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everyone, but you have to be careful when you visit The White House as you could easily come home with boatloads of gorgeous things!

There is lots of things to bring good feeling and comfort into your life and home, but be warned – our favourite colour is WHITE!

Noosa Marina – Tewantin 5474 2377

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Sexy Scents: The fragrances most likely to get you LAID

Gucci Guilty Love Edition Pour Homme scents designed for guilty lovers Living free from expectations, Gucci Guilty Love Edition Pour Homme commands the same attention as the individual who wears the fragrance. Gucci Guilty Love Edition Pour Femme EDP 50ml $140; 90ml $185 Gucci Guilty Love Edition Pour Femme EDT 0ml $110; 90ml $145

• The most desired note for men, as voted by 86% of women, is the “woody” scent • The highest voted scent for women, as voted by 85% of men, is the “floral” scent • Dior Homme 2020 by Christian Dior is the most popular 2020 fragrance for men • The most popular 2020 fragrance for women is My Way

by Giorgio Armani From pheromones to aromatic aphrodisiacs, studies have found that there is a link between scent and seduction.

TOP SCENTS FOR WOMEN AS VOTED FOR MEN The sexiest scent for women, according to men, is the blossoming notes of floral, with 85% of men voting it as their favourite aroma.

Coming in second place, is the delicate scent of sweetness with 81% of men voting it as their favourite smell. With the most popular sweet aromas ranging from La Vie Est Belle Intensément by Lancome, La Nuit Tresor Nude by Lancome, and Angel Eau Croisière 2020 by Mugler.

TOP SCENTS FOR MEN AS VOTED FOR BY WOMEN The most sensual scent for men, according to 86% of women, is the outdoorsy note woody. The most popular woody fragrances from Fragrantica are Dior Homme 2020 by Christian Dior, Beau De Jour Eau de Parfum by Tom Ford, and Acqua di Giò Profondo by Giorgio Armani.

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO presents AMO FERRAGAMO PER LEI...

A world of wellbeing and sensory delights, where time stands still.

Salvatore Ferragamo's new fragrance Amo Ferragamo Per Lei, an ode to happiness, harmony and self-care encapsulated in an enchanting accord of fresh, transparent notes.

The eau de parfum created by perfumers Marie Salamagne and Olivier Cresp is a radiant, sophisticated woody floral musky blend that explores all the facets of modern, mindful femininity.

Available at Myer, David Jones and select perfume counters.

RRP: 100ml $167 / 50ml $122

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Pin Up Eau de Parfum Limited Edition Dressed up or un-dressed, just a drop of perfume will do. The wearer will be the life of the party - she's intimate with the stars and shines just as bright. The fragrance offers amber-like caramel, vanilla like a kiss and a spicy touch of chilli-ginger to add a thrill to its embrace.

Housed in bottle that is as glittery as it is glam. 80ml RRP $169

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What makes you feel alive?

BOSS parfums move into female territory with their new fragrance - ALIVE.

Created entirely by women, for women - who make bold moves. Women representing the spirit of ALIVE understand that spontaneity and happiness are as important to their story as dedication and focus. It's a fresh take on feminine freedom.

The floral heart offers Indian jasmine sambac and envelopes the senses as it contrasts with thyme. The backbone includes strong woods including Chinese cedarwood, creamy sandalwood, olivewood and Alaskan goldenwood, offering a reassuring warmth.

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

MATCH STIX MATTE SKINSTICK These magnetised matte makeup sticks let you conceal, correct and contour in 22 shades - obsessively fine-tuned and tested to look good on the full spectrum of skin tones.

Made to layer, the buildable cream-to-powder formula is weightless and super easy to blend, but also stays put. No creasing and caking when you apply - so even the delicate under eye area is fair game.

With a magnetic physical attraction, Match Stix Matte Skinsticks click to each other, to their Shimmer Skinstick alter egos, and to their ultimate blending partner, the Portable Contour & Concealer Brush 150. So mix, match, click 'em together and you're set.

RRP $39.00 Available: Sephora, Sephora.com.au and Fentybeauty.com

New brand to I ndigo Noosa...

‘Flowerbox’ Candles... crafted products combine premier components, distinctive fragrance and timeless design.

Interior Perfume, Silver Candle, Mini Diffusers...

COCO @ noosa lifestyle .... home

The Islander Resort 187 Gympie Terrace Noosaville p: 5449 8842 open 7 days

A little French... a little Hamptons...

Available from INDIGO noosa - Gympie Tce Noosaville.

Known as the stone of transformation, honesty, selfawareness and mysticism.

Lapis Lazuli is known for it’s high vibrational energy and spiritual potential. It reminds us to take responsibility for our own choices and learn from the past.

Available from COCO @ noosa Gympie Tce Noosaville.

indigo noosa homewares, gifts & accessories

Open 7 days - next to newsagent 1/197 gympie tce noosaville tel: 07 5449 9770 e: indigonoosaa@bigpond.com See us on Facebook NoosaStyle

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

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

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

With a new invigoration, With it’s annual Junction Festival and other family events on the calendar of events each year, as well as the Twilight Market on the 3rd Friday of the month, there is always something new and exciting to do, see and experience in the Junction.

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

Symbolic Journey Symbolic Journey is a gorgeous shop, with an uplifting atmosphere to inspire you whilst browsing.

There is an ever-changing variety of crystals, jewellery, books and much more. Psychic readings are also available – bookings advisable. We’ve become a bit of an icon with locals and tourists alike, and are celebrating our 25th birthday this year! If you’re looking for a meaningful gift, or want to enliven your senses, this is the place to go!

The ART Collection Gallery A hidden treasure in The Junction, located at the end

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Things are changing…for the better - in the friendly shopping precinct of Noosa Junction. Boasting an eclectic mix of galleries, s pecialty stores, fabulous boutiques, supermarkets and providores of fresh food, restaurants and cafés to suit all tastes and budgets.

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Shop 3/18 Lanyana Way NOOSA JUNCTION (across the road from Coles, Noosa Fair) Mon-Fri 9am-4pm / Sat 10am-1pm - Tel: 5447 3366

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. . . p o r d u l l i t t a Shop & E of the main street before the Shell Service Station. The Collection Art Gallery is a must visit for lovers of fine art. With over 300 major works on show to tempt collectors and excite those who may never have seen some famous artists early works, other than in art books. Owner Leigh Murphy is a fountain of information about art and loves the opportunity to have a chat to other art lovers.

Bellissima now in Noosa Junction…

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

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

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

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

Lotus Rose Emporium A Noosa based, family-owned and operated business, offering customers designs that are stylish but above all, practical, comfortable and affordable. The designs are created in cool,

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breathable fabrics - cotton, linen, silk, and rayon - and are available to suit most sizes and shapes.

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

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

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

INSPIRATIONAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES TO LIFT YOUR SPIRIT

Celebrating 25 years of business in Noosa •Meditation & Music CDs •Feng Shui Products •Tibetan Singing Bowls •Himalayan Salt Lamps •plus more…

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

•Spiritual Books •Crystals •Jewellery •Psychic Readings •Oracle Cards •Angel Cards

•Tarot Cards •Essential Oils •Incense •Australian Bush Flower Essences •Inspirational DVDs

www.symbolicjourney.com.au

The 2020 Dictionary The definitive guide to the year that turned the world to ****.

By: Dominic Knight Allen & Unwin. RRP $29.99 Dominic Knight says in his new book that 2020 sucked! It’s been a year of fire, flood, a recession, a global pandemic - and the :S Presidential campaign. But on the brighter side it was also the year we all watched Hamilton, baked sourdough and partied on zoom and drank constantly - okay, maybe that wasn’t such a good idea either. And, as we all limp towards 2021, it’s fitting to look back at it all and laugh! Jokes included where appropriate!

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PERFECT - MARC JACOBS The High-Flyer Infused English Breakfast Tea Fusspot Collagen Beauty Tea A traditional blend of 100% certified English Breakfast Tea, a great blend to drink to kick off your morning and get into the day.The High-Flyer blend is great for all busy-bees - dashing all over the place, whilst its collagen and antioxidants are working behind the scenes reducing free radicals in your body. Hydrolysed collagen peptide help enhance your skin and nails and overall beauty from within.

RRP $34.95 Full information and stockists: www.fusspottea.com

The playful and unexpected new fragrance, just for her - is a comforting floral scent that celebrates optimism, self-acceptance and originality.

The perfume was inspired by Marc Jacobs mantra: I am perfect as I am, which is symbolised by a tattoo of the word Perfect on his wrist.

Modern, bright and feminine - an unconventional yet harmonious clash of fresh floral and calming smooth notes. Opening with juicy notes of rhubarb and bright daffodil that reveal a comforting heart of almond milk and a soft dry down of cedar wood and cashmeran.

PERFECT EDP. RRP $150 - $190

Noosa Style... Light cottons, linen & silk Sizes up to 22 for the woman & for the men to XXXL in cotton and linen.

We also carry Namastai, Lula Soul, Lulalife, Holiday, Naturals Linen and Mozaic.

Our own label ‘Lotus Rose’ is designed for our relaxed Noosa lifestyle...

Ideal for your next getaway...

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Available from Mensroom Clothing & Accessories Hastings St Noosa Heads also at PEREGIAN SQUARE

Queensland additions include Noosa, Bundaberg and Winton MONOPOLY, the world’s favourite family game - creates an Australian edition to raise fund for local communities.

22 local communities from around the nation will be featured in the custom Australian Community Relief MONOPOLY game board, to unite Australians nationwide and raise much-needed funds due to the impacts of various disasters, including bushfires, floods and Covid-19.

This edition will see locally themed squares, to replace Mayfair and Park Lane from the original game, and include a customised ‘Community Chest’ and ‘Chance’ playing cards, making the entire game a truly Australian experience. $5 per Australian Community Relief Edition MONOPOLY Game, and $2 from each MONOPOLY Puzzle will be donated directly to The Australian Red Cross - to further assist these areas and people in need around the country.

Available Now. Queensland additions include Noosa, Bundaberg and Winton. Game RRP $59.99 and Puzzle RRP $19.99

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How to Raise a Man The modern mother’s guide to parenting her teenage son By: Megan de Beyer Hachette Australia RRP $32.99 How can we raise boys to become good men?

How can mothers, in particular, help their sons to walk through the world as considerate adults? In this era of #metoo, it’s evident that something is going wrong with the way men progress from childhood into adulthood, and few realise how critical the role of the purposeful and emotionally empowered mother is in a boys journey to maturity.

Teenagers need centred adults to guide them. If you are confused or irritated by your pre-teen or teenage son, or feel bewildered an hurt by his behaviour, this book will guide you to a clear understanding of teenagers in general - and boys in particular.

IT’S TIME TO CALL IN THE SUMMER COLOURED SHIRT. CHOOSE BRIGHT PRINTS TO ADD FUN TO YOUR DESIGNER JEANS AND CHINOS. The colours of nature - will take you from a day at the beach to your favourite boardwalk restaurant for lunch.

Don’t forget your hat - they are the ‘statement’ piece this season, and definitely a ‘must have’ for the harsh Queensland summer.

cottonworx menswear 100% cotton & linen - shirts & pants locally designed - casual & timeless - classic cuts + a unique range of bags, belts & watches, jewellery & accessories

Preppy style is still trending chino shor ts and soft jackets.

Maybe choose khaki and dark blue to mix it up, instead of the usual soft pastels.

WHO DOESN’T LOVE A STATEMENT WATCH. Christmas present for the stylish man around town this year.

Ralph Lauren Polo Player Watch.

RRP $2,550.00 - $2,990.00 Stockists: Ralph Lauren Stores, David Jones.

Ralph Lauren Polo Bear Watch.

RRP $2,950.00 Available: Ralph Lauren QVB Store exclusively.

215, David Low Way, PEREGIAN BEACH - Ph: 0417 632 930 Shop 2 & 3 Sandcastles, 1 Hastings Street (beachside woods end of hastings st.)

NOOSA HEADS - Ph: 0497 873 167

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MARINIERE_MINQUIERS Resort wear, shoes & accessories and much more...

New season releases just in...

Available at: MINX & MAX Lanyana Way Noosa Junction

Luxurious quality, style & design of BALDININI Shoes & handbags from Italy...

Available from DIANAS of NOOSA Bay Village, Hastings Street

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Fresh trending summer must haves…

STRIPES, STRIPES, STRIPS Resort wear, shoes & accessories and much more...

New season releases just in...

Available at: MINX & MAX Lanyana Way Noosa Junction

Cotton and linen is perfect this season especially in soft flowing, layered dresses. 70s inspired tiered skirts and shirts. And, belted shirt-dresses.

Both can be either casual or dressy depending on your accessories.

Lengths have every leg shape covered from short to midi length and the always on-trend calf length.

A great pair of jeans are always on-trend and the perfect ‘casual’ wardrobe essential. They can be dressed-up or dressed-down to suit your mood.

And, check out the new shades of white and cream denim available.

Sheers are always a favourite in Queensland - they take you from the beach to al fresco dining, with the addition of a coloured short undershirt. Choose beautiful florals and natural designs to create drama with a black or solid gem coloured T underneath. Or choose a special corset and bra for a little added drama.

Underwear is becoming outerwear in 2021 if you take notice of the European catwalks.

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Casual and white fashion & homeware Available from The White House Noosa Marina Tewantin

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beautiful swimwear from Opera & Sunflair Available from Noosa Classy Lady {Now 2 stores) Gympie Tce (next to newsagent) new one located Cnr Thomas St & Gympie Tce Noosaville

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

Layers will be the talk of the town...

Miss June - Paris Available from Noosa Classy Lady {Now 2 stores) Gympie Tce (next to newsagent) new one located Cnr Thomas St & Gympie Tce Noosaville

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Miss June Paris Available from Noosa Classy Lady {Now 2 stores) Gympie Tce (next to newsagent) new one located Cnr Thomas St & Gympie Tce Noosaville

Beautifully designed to suit your lifestyle and our weather Available from ZEPHYR Mary St Noosaville

France’s most comfortable shoes - Arche...

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AGL Available from DIANAS of NOOSA Bay Village, Hastings Street

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Above: Fashion, Homewares and accessories Available from COCO @ Noosa Gympie Tce Noosaville

Fashion and accessories and beautiful jewellery...

Available from Indigo Noosa Gympie Tce Noosaville

Luxurious quality, style & design of BALDININI Shoes &handbags from Italy...

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Mela Purdie layering dress in liquorice leopard print $395 available in toffee as pictured and lolly sizes 6-22 Available Zambezee Noosa & Mooloolaba & www.zambezee.com.au

Above: Mela Purdie layering dress in liquorice leopard print $395 available in toffee as pictured and lolly sizes 6-22 Available Zambezee Noosa & Mooloolaba & www.zambezee.com.au

NEW season casual shoes just arrived... AGL - Italy Available from DIANAS of NOOSA Bay Village, Hastings Street

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Left: Mela Purdie volume shell in cotton microprene $280- available in sizes 6-18, nomad pant in trinity stripe cotton microprene $265 available in sizes 6-18 Available Zambezee Noosa & Mooloolaba & www.zambezee.com.au

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

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Above 3: Lula Sole Label relaxed casual resort style fashion - cool & comfy - Available from LOTUS ROSE Emporium Sunshine Beach Rd Noosa Junction

Casual and white fashion & homeware Available from The White House Noosa Marina Tewantin

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Available from Noosa Classy Lady {Now 2 stores) Gympie Tce (next to newsagent) new one located Cnr Thomas St & Gympie Tce Noosaville

Menghi shoes and bags quality and style made in Italy Available from DIANAS of NOOSA Bay Village, Hastings Street

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PRIVATO brings high-end luxury to the Hastings Street dining precinct…

Dining with a difference...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be the centre of attention in a restaurant; just like the rich and famous? Well now you can.

the chance with the encouragement and support of Seahaven Beachfront Resort owner John Van Lieshout - to create a new dining concept for Noosa.

nprecedented luxury dining has arrived on Hastings Street, with the opening of La Vida PRIVATO - an exclusive, private dining room for lovers of fine-dining and the exceptional things of life.

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They expanded their popular La Vida Seafood Restaurant by incorporating a new high-end private dining room in the adjoining property. Creating La Vida Privato offering diners a whole new level of opulence in dining.

When Tasmanians, award-winning, Restaurateur and Head Chef Nicholas Hooper and wife Sarah Graham-Hooper, made their ’sea to sea’ change from Launceston to Noosa, to become the new owners of the long-running restaurant La Vida on Hastings Street 12 months ago, they brought with them a vast knowledge of the food industry. Nicholas and Sarah were the owners of award-winning Novaro’s Restaurant in Launceston; and winners of the prestigious Best Italian Restaurant in the Tasmanian Hospitality Awards in 2019.

From the moment you step inside, to the welcoming muted glow of the dining room, you will feel special. And, from the initial presentation of your Amuse Bouche to the final dessert course, you will be taken on a culinary adventure, where your palate will be tickled and tantalised by a collection of flavours, textures and inspiration - that will be remembered long after the evening has concluded.

Covid-19 threw 'a spanner in the works’ for all restaurateurs in the region this year, but Nicholas and Sarah didn’t let that slow them down. When the opportunity arose to expand their restaurant into the vacant jewellery store next door, they took

The stunning refurbishment with its muted tones and quality fittings creates a perfect backdrop for the ultimate dining experience.

La Vida Privato radiates a moody, luxurious space for ten adult guests or less, offering diners an intimate experience, complete with a stunning, seven-course degustation menu showcasing the highest quality local and Tasmanian produce.

Each course perfectly complemented by premium Tasmanian, Australian and international wines and presented by your own private waiter.

The tantalising curated menu delights may include dishes such as Seared Tasmanian Scallop, limoncello foam, lardo and spring herbs presented with a 2017 Jones Road Pinot Gris from the Mornington Peninsula; or Lamb Belly, Tasmanian truffle porcini jus, smoked potato puree and marinated Huon Valley mushrooms, perfectly matched with a 2015 Cote D’orcia Chianti Gineprone, Montalcino, Italy. Perhaps you’ll finish with the delectable Chocolate Marquis, raspberry mousse and espresso jelly, the a 2018 Frogmore Creek Iced Riesling from Coal Valley in Tasmania.

Nick will be constantly changing his menu to showcase the best produce available each season.

Together, Nicholas and Sarah have created the perfect seafood experience for their valued customers, with their dual dining concepts.

Whether it be in their La Vida Seafood Restaurant, which offers diners a casual relaxed, al fresco dining experience, with a menu that showcases local and Tasmanian seafood and dining favourites that suit the whole family, as well as intimate couples dining. The perfect venue for a light lunch after your morning swim, or a meeting spot to catch up with friends and family, and enjoy a fabulous dinner under the stars.

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Or, their new adjacent restaurant La Vida Privato where excellence and luxury are on offer in the ultimate dining experience.

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luxe private dining room for a unique experience or celebration seven course degustation menu matching wines private waiter cigar selection available for up to ten adults wednesday to sunday presented by la vida 11 hastings street noosa heads bookings phone sarah on 54474611

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Peregian wow!

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

Just over the sandhills at the southern end of the beach you’ll find Peregian Environmental Park, an area of Wallum Heath, which bursts into a colourful profusion of wildflowers in Spring. On the western side is Lake Weyba National Park and Lake Weyba which feeds into the estuary at Noosa Heads. The area is rich with native wildlife and flora.

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

Peregian Beach offers visitors an excellent selection of casual and trendy restaurants, bars, cafés and takeaways dotted all around the central, village square all inter-connected by quaint lanes and pathways.

Visitors are free to choose the perfect spot for a coffee, luncheon or dinner. And, those wanting a

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picnic or fish’n’chips in the park are well catered for as well.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Snippets from the Noosa food scene…

food oriented partners. www.noosaeatdrink.com.au

Another Distillery Opening…

Distilleries have become the new Black!!

New 20 20 Distillery is due to open this summer, in beautiful Cooroy.

They will be distilling traditionally, ‘old school’ - and even hand-bottling and hand-labelling.

A true artisan affair. So if you’re a Whiskey or Gin oficionado - watch out.

Congratulations we can’t wait to taste.

Embassy XO Restaurant & Bar...

One of our favourite restaurants, Embassy XO in Sunshine Beach, has undergone a make-over to fit its new menus for the Summer season.

We have been waiting patiently for 26th November, so that we can see how they could possibly improve on perfection.

So, whether you’re after a sensational dinner, cooling cocktail in the bar, or a first class YumCha on the weekend, you’ll be welcome into their new surroundings.

We’ll see you there!

VanillaFood the Cookbook 10 years in the making...Pernilla Tomkins, owner/exec chef of VanillaFood in the Junction is releasing her own cookbook in time for Christmas. The book will share the story of her heritage in Denmark, as well as her vision for food. With over 60 recipes to back up her organic healthy food choices.

FISH Parkridge…

Check out the Sunday Sessions at FISH Parkridge, where live music and fabulous food will bring a smile to your face. Everyone loves a little open-air entertainment - and in Summer, it's even better when you’re undercover, with the gentle breezes caressing your brow.

FISH Parkridge has become the ‘go to’ destination for those wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle of Hastings Street.

Where parking isn’t a problem! And, laid-back is the name of the game.

La Vida Privato…

Indulgence has come to Hastings Street.

If you’re looking for that ‘special’ restaurant dining experience for your next anniversary or birthday celebration, pre-wedding dinner, corporate event, or just the perfect night of dining with friends, you’ll love La Vida Privato.

This intimate high-end dining venue, adjacent to La Vida Seafood Restaurant, is designed to provide unqualified luxury, with a personal chef and waitperson provided to deliver a sublime degustation menu and perfectly

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quality wines, night to remember.

matched and ensure you of a

Makepeace Island…

Ex-Wasabi Executive Chef/co-owner, Zeb Gilbert has been making his mark as the new Exec Chef at Makepeace Island. His incredible skills and extraordinary talent in the kitchen saw him lead Wasabi to a two-hat rating, seven years consecutively. No mean feat. Now he is bringing those same skills and a new direction to the menus at Makepeace Island.

Noosa Eat & Drink...

Well there will be a new imagining of Noosa’s annual food festival this December and into 2021.

New name - new dates - new concept.

There will be smaller events spread out over the coming months in association with local

Slow Food Noosa school’s garden project…

Since 2007, Slow Food Noosa has been raising the awareness of the need for biodiversity, and raising funds to educate children about the benefits of growing and eating produce from their own gardens.

Noosa Environment Education Hub have been hard at work to ensure that the region’s schools adopt the ‘garden’ project, and seeking inclusion of the initiative into the curriculum for all schools.

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RES TAURANT & PIZZA ON THE RIVER

• 3 Bars incl. sports bar • Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Lounge • TAB, Keno • Largest Gaming Room in Noosa • Bottle Shop • Free Entertainment • Courtesy Buses • School Holiday Program for the kids!

Memorial Avenue, Tewantin Phone 5447 1766 Open 7 days - Air-conditioned comfort www.noosarsl.com.au @noosarsl

Northern Italian cuisine and wood fire pizza on the waterside

Active Wine Coolers Australians can now say goodbye to lugging an esky down to the beach, or carrying clunky wine buckets filled with ice to the park for a picnic.

Dutch food and wine innovators Vacu Vin present a range of ‘Active Wine Coolers’, available in a variety of festive colours and patterns that will be perfect for your favourite bottle of wine this summer.

These clever coolers are stored in your freezer until needed, and actively chill wine and keep cool for hours.

Dimensions: 140 x 30 x 175mm New Limited Edition available in Marble and Botanical RRP $39.95 - Other colours incl: Silver, Black, Gold and Grape RRP $27.95 Stockists include homewares stores around Australia.

For more info: www.vacuvin.com

Noosa Italian has been awarded the

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

Absolute waterfront dining on the Marina 2 Parkyn Court, Noosa Marina Tewantin www.noosaitalianrestaurant.com.au www.facebook.com/noosaitalian BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Ph 0434 190 573 NoosaStyle

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ICONIC ASIAN DINING...

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

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XO’s dining room and lounge bar are framed by louvres that open wide to let in the welcoming sea breezes of Sunshine Beach, offering diners a haven from the summer/autumn heat.

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

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

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

The restaurant lists also utilise the buying power of Embassy’s own boutique cellars in Sunshine Beach and Noosa Junction to keep the prices affordable for diners. And, XO regularly holds Pop-Up Wine nights, where you can come along for a small fee, to taste new wines with complementing tastes from the kitchen, talk to the winemaker and enjoy the company of like-minded people.

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

The perfect day or night out.

The Cake Maker's Wish

The Sicily Cookbook

By: Josephine Moon Published by: Penguin Random House RRP $32.99

By: Cettina Vic Published by: Penguin Random House RRP $34.99

Life in the village isn't always sweet and simple. When single mum Olivia uproots her young son Darcy from life in Tasmania for a new start in the English Cotswolds, she isn't exactly expecting a bed of roses, but nor is she prepared for the challenges that life in the picturesque village throws her way.

From the bestselling author of The Tea Chest comes an uplifting and heart-warming story about the moments that change your life forever, human kindness and being true to yourself…and, of course , cake!

Serve up the authentic taste of Sicily with this evocative collection of recipes steeped in the culinary traditions and unique flavours of the island. Join Sicilian cook, writer and photographer Cettina Vicenzino on an enchanting culinary journey through the flavours and traditions.

Featuring more than 70 authentic Sicilian recipes, all accompanied by evocative food photography from the island.

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Seasonal delights...

Loving this time of year when all our fresh food markets are stocked with wonderful seasonal vegetables and fruits.

The ones that add colour and flamboyance to our kitchen creations - and make our al fresco entertaining platters look sensational.

It's the easiest time of the year to make fuss-free salads, vegetarian delights, bbq sides and glorious fresh fruit salads to lavish with cream as a finishing touch.

And, I'm pretty sure there isn't a home or balcony that hasn't added a vegetable garden during our long, Corona isolations and the new 'normal' working from home.

This season's perfect picks are: Artichokes - rich and round Asparagus - tall and lean Strawberries - plump and perfumed Zucchini - flowers and all Fancy lettuces and aromatic herbs - sourced from your own vege garden Corn - swathed in melted butter and spices Pumpkin - roasted versalitity Check out our recipes for some tempting ideas.

SPICE UP YOUR LIFE A quickfire guide to knowing your spices

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pices are about so much more than heat. They provide colour, texture, flavour, aroma and more hidden pizazz than you would expect. The trick, when it comes to adding them to your food, is to choose those that complement your dish.

Bitter Think of coffee, chocolate and beer, and you’ll know we have a love/hate relationship with bitterness. From bay leaf to clove, horseradish to marjoram, peppercorns to turmeric, a bitter flavour is great for hearty foods such as roasts and stews, where spices creep in without overpowering the dish.

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Salty Salty spices actually provide a sensible and health-focused alternative to sodium chloride.

Consider paprika, cumin, onion powder and oregano as the perfect seasoners, and revel in spicy goodness without the negative side-effects.

Sour The ability for sour spices to make our mouths water works perfectly when we match them with sweet foods. Limited in quantity – the key sour spices are amchur, sumac and tamarind – they are powerful and purposeful with desserts and sauces especially.

Sweet From carraway to fennel, nutmeg to sesame seeds, our love of sweet spices is something that means firm meats such as pork and poultry can be softened, while sour flavours in cheese can really be brought out with a dash of sugar-like life.

And one for luck – umami, the cool younger brother of the spice world, boasting a savoury, meaty, seaweed flavour that bucks all the negative connotations of MSG despite using the same molecule, an amino acid called glutamate.

Of course, true aficionados will point out that limiting the range to just four or five varieties is doing spices a disservice. They will note a number of cooling, floral, earthy, pungent, nutty and woody variations, but as a starting point for understanding these most excellent essences, you’ve got more than enough umming, ahing, wincing and reaching for water to be getting on with!

Specialist Fish & Chip Take-away & Fresh Seafood

Licensed alfresco eating area... enjoy!

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

JO'S PESTO

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

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t is not every day you meet someone who simultaneously makes you want to sit down and talk to them for hours, and also leap on the first train home, run to the vegetable garden and start making dinner. Jo, whom I met at the Barbican performing arts centre in London, is just such a person. She grows vegetables with such passion and energy, despite the limited space at her disposal. This pesto is completely seasonal. Make it using whatever leafy greens you have, at any time of year. You can even use beetroot tops (beet greens) too. The only rule is to make sure the leaves are as young and tender as possible – otherwise you will be chewing for days.

Preparation: 10 minutes 80 g/3 oz (2–3 cups) green leaves, such as soft herbs, sorrel and Swiss chard in the summer; rocket (arugula), kale, parsley and Asian greens in the winter 50 g/2 oz (cup) pumpkin seeds 3 cloves garlic, very finely chopped 40g/1½ oz (½ cup) grated Parmesan cheese 120ml/4 fl oz (½ cup) extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper Method Place the leaves (greens) and pumpkin seeds into the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times until coarsely chopped. Add the garlic and Parmesan and pulse a few more times. Scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula.

Add the olive oil slowly, while the processor is running, occasionally stopping it to scrape down the sides with the spatula. Stop when everything is evenly amalgamated and you have a thick, glossy, vibrant green sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Spoon into a warm, sterilized glass jar (see page 234), pour a little more oil over the top and seal immediately. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks (or freeze in ice-cube trays).

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On the farm WHAT’S FRESH ON THE PLATE

Cucumbers...

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1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.

2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber.

Cucumbers are a good source of B vitamins and Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours.

3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance.

4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds?

Place a few slices in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area.

5. Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes, the phytochemicals in the cucumber cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!

6. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache?

Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache!!

7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers have been used for centuries and often used by European trappers, traders and explores for quick meals to thwart off starvation.

8. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you don't have enough time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only looks great but also repels water.

9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge?

Take a cucumber slice and rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!

10. Stressed out and don't have time for massage, facial or visit to the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber will react with the boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown the reduce stress in new mothers and college students during final exams.

11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don't have gum or mints? Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the phytochemicals will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.

12. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your taps, sinks or stainless steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but is won't leave streaks and won't harm you fingers or fingernails while you clean.

13.Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!!

Pass this along to everybody you know who is looking for better and safer ways to solve life's everyday problems

Fire up the barbie with Char-Griller’s new BBQ Rubs

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here’s a definite culture of barbeque enthusiasts who love loading up the grill on a weekend, and with the weather warming up, there’s no better time to get the BBQ ready.

To add a touch of flavour and flair to your barbeque experience, experts in the art of grilling and smoking, Char-Griller, has launched a new range of BBQ Rubs, that will enhance your food experience.

The range is available in three flavours including the Char-Griller All Purpose Rub (RRP $12.95). This universal flavour is made from a unique blend of aromatic herbs and spices that is perfect for grilling, and low and slow BBQ cooking. The versatile flavour complements all dishes and is delicious on meat, poultry, seafood and vegetables.

Barbeque expert, Nathan Roberts from Basting Bros BBQ says, “One of the most common questions asked by those new to BBQ cooking is on the time and temperature required to cook. The answer is that you have to go by ‘doneness’ of the protein you are cooking. No two cuts will ever cook exactly the same.

Here, Roberts shares his top tips to help you master the art of barbequing; 1. Cook to doneness, don't try and go by time/temperature. Use a digital thermometer as a guide only, especially for bigger cuts of meat. You want bigger cuts to feel like you are probing butter with a warm skewer or knife.

2. Resting meat is one of the most important things that people can do when cooking BBQ. Usually with bigger cuts of meat you need to rest them for a minimum of two hours after you have finished cooking and with smaller cuts like steak, allow 10 mins.

3. When selecting a steak, don't always go for the cheapest option. Select the best that you can within your budget. Remember that a thinner cut will cook quicker and give you less room for error during the cooking process. I recommend a minimum thickness of 1½ to 2 inches.

4. No matter what fuel source you are using always make sure that you are cooking over a consistent temperature inside the cooking chamber.

5. I recommend using oil as a binder only, then patting your dry rub after application. Using an oil with a high smoke point such as Grape seed, rice bran or peanut, will serve you well.

6. Before cooking it's important to work out what spices, otherwise known as a dry rub, you are going to use with your protein that you're cooking.

Sweet and savoury pairs well with pork like the Char-Griller Ribs & Pork dry rub.

Bold, pepper flavour profiles work great with beef like the Char-Griller Brisket & Beef rub. You may even want to consider layering the dry rubs with light coating of the Char-Griller All Purpose Rub, then the dry rub matching your protein.

Char-Griller BBQ Rubs are suitable for vegans and vegetarians and are free from genetically modified materials. The Brisket and Beef Rub and Ribs and Pork Rub are both gluten free.

Char-Griller BBQ Rubs are available from Bunnings stores nationally.

32-1 Low ‘n’ Slow BBQ Pork Ribs Serves: 4-8 Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 6 hours Ingredients: 4 Pork Ribs (Baby Back or St Louis Cut) Char-Griller Pork and Rib Rub 400mL Char-Griller Smoky BBQ Sauce / BBQ Sauce of your choice Vegetable/Canola Oil to rub Equipment: Heavy duty foil Thermometer Reversible Rib Rack Char-Griller Lump Wood Charcoal Basting Brush Method: 1. Using Char-Griller Lump Wood Charcoal prepare pit/off set and preheat to 220°F (105°C). Add hickory chips/chunks. (If using a cera mic smoker, leave deflector stone attached).

2. To prepare ribs, pat dry with a paper towel and trim excess fat.

To remove the membrane that covers the bone side of ribs, use a paper towel to gently scrape the corner edge near bones to lift membrane. Peel back and continue to remove entirely.

3. Use a small amount of oil and

rub over both sides of the rib (this will help the rub stick to the surface).

4. Apply Char-Griller Rib and Pork Rub by shaking over ribs, making sure to evenly coat both sides.

5. Once grill is heated, place ribs in a BBQ Buddy Reversible Rib Rack and position on the grill of your smoker. A drip tray can be placed underneath to catch any fats and liquids.

6. Set up your Thermometer and insert probe into the meaty part of ribs to monitor temperature during cook.

7. Cook for 3 hours, ensuring constant temperature is maintained.

8. After 3 hours, internal temperature of ribs should be between 160-170°F (71-77°C). If not, cook for a bit longer until desired temperature is reached.

Remove ribs and place on pre-cut heavy-duty foil. Baste with BBQ sauce, tightly wrap and place back on grill to cook for a further 2 hours.

9. After 2 hours, open foil and baste ribs in additional sauce.

Place ribs back on grill and cook for additional 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 195°F (91°C).

10. Baste with additional BBQ sauce before serving. Enjoy!

Char-Griller Rib and Pork Rub is also suitable for use on pork butts and whole pork shoulders.

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ummus made entirely from chickpeas is one of the great loves of my life, but even I recognise the need to change things up a little from time to time. This recipe is the answer. Not only do you get a new flavour, the colour is incredible too. A dish of this beetroot hummus looks stunning alongside a plate of raw vegetables - and will keep you going while you wait for lunch, ideally with a glass of champagne.

Note that this is good made with carrots as well. My friend Henry Witheridge – another great gardener – recently introduced me to split pea hummus too. Another exciting addition to the hummus repertoire.

PREPARATION: 10 minutes, plus cooling

COOKING: 45–60 minutes 1 Large raw beetroot (beet) (about 225 g/8 oz) 3 Tablespoons olive oil 1 x 400-g/14-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 2 Cloves garlic, crushed (minced) 2 Tablespoons tahini salt and pepper raw vegetables, to serve (optional) Preheat the oven: 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4.

Trim the beetroot (beet) and peel the root. Cut into 3-cm/ 1¼-inch cubes. Wrap the beetroot cubes in aluminium foil with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Bake for 45–60 minutes until soft, then remove from the aluminium foil, put into a bowl and let cool.

Put the cooled beetroot into a food processor with 1 tablespoon of the oil, the chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic and tahini and process until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and pour over the remaining oil. Serve with raw vegetables, if desired.

Vegetarians and Vegans get a helping hand…

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hen cooked up young (not ripe) and seasoned properly, jackfruit tastes like sweet and savoury,

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perfect pulled pork or tender and juicy shredded chicken - ready for the eating. It can be used for a multitude of dishes from jackfruit tacos, enchiladas and salads, this whole-food meat alternative has become a go-to ingredient for professional and home cooks.

The Upton's Naturals' heat-and-serve, preseasoned jackfruit - is making the world's largest tree fruit easy to handle and

extremely versatile. With flavours: BBQ, Thai Curry, Chili Lime, Sweet & Smoky, Sriracha and unseasoned Original. 100% vegan, a good source of fibre and completely free of cholesterol, gluten, oil, GMOs and artificial flavours.

Available in natural and health food stores nationwide. RRP $8.95 For recipes and full information visit: www.uptonsnaturals.com

more than great desserts...

With more than 30 years experience as a chef in Brisbane, the Gold Coast and three years in Japan, as well as working on prestige boats and specialist properties, Barefoot Bar & Grill owner/head chef, Dave Shaw has an impressive resumé.

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ave spent many years in Port Douglas in Far Nth Queensland before relocating to the Sunshine Coast.

The Barefoot Bar & Grill is the perfect location for a summer breakfast, luncheon or dinner, as its open-plan layout with beachinspired colours and sweeping views over the Noosa River - the those cooling ocean breezes are a blessing in summer.

Their menu offers diners and eclectic choice of modern Australian cuisine with a special Japanese influence. It’s the perfect place to unwind with a cooling ale or glass of wine while enjoying a cheese platter.

Breakfasts are one of Barefoot Bar’s most popular times of the day, as energetic walkers and cyclists look to recharge their body batteries. Of course, you are just as welcome to savour a coffee while reading the paper before setting off on your day’s business.

The menu is always changing to take in the seasonal produce on offer, but favourites like the panic crumbed local fish and house-made chips will always be available.

And, don’t start me on the delicious desserts on offer. Perfect for those who like to have a three course meal - dessert, dessert, dessert!!

The chefs are always happy to cater for allergies and dietary requirement, just let them know.

It’s no wonder that Barefoot Bar and Grill has become such a popular Noosa eatery.

“Relaxed Riverfront Dining” D A I LY S P E C I A L S - L I C E N S E D

Opening hours Coffee Cart: (outdoor seating) Mon - Friday 6am - 11am Lunch & dinner: Tuesday to Sunday from 11.30am Breakfast: Saturday & Sunday 7am - 11.30am

269 GYMPIE TERRACE & NOOSAVILLE P: 2102 3355 www:barefootbarandgrill.com.au NoosaStyle

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FISH Parkridge...

FISH parkridge

His love of the Sunshine Coast has led him to FISH, where he can masterfully work with the finest, freshly caught seafood selected daily from the dock.

The restaurant opens daily from 8am for coffee and muffins for those wanting a quiet space to sip their coffee, while reading the paper. It’s the perfect open-air start to your day after the gym, your morning walk - or prelude to your working day.

Enjoy a leisurely lunch from 11.30am with family and friends choosing from expansive menu to suit all guests.

THE FRESHEST SEAFOOD AND THE FINEST REGIONAL PRODUCE, COMPLEMENTED BY A LAID-BACK, DINING EXPERIENCE - NOOSA STYLE.

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oving the friendly atmosphere and exceptional seafood on offer at Fish Parkridge, where al fresco, undercover dining with vast lawn views, will be a definite ‘must visit’ destination for diners over the summer months.

There is a personal integrity to the menu at Fish Parkridge that benefits from the owners,Tracy and Rod Fitzgerald's 25 year involvement in the seafood industry, both locally and internationally.

As they explained, “There is nothing like freshly caught seafood straight from the ‘dock to table”. There is no better taste in the world, than freshly caught Australian fish - straight from the pristine waters to your plate.

And, it’s this philosophy which is shared by their amazing Head Chef Alex King, whose prestigious cooking career started off in Canberra - in hatted-restaurants, such as Courgette and Mezzalira, before becoming Sous Chef at Artespresso, working under the guidance of Fish Face alumni, Mick Chatto, that his affinity for seafood began. Alex’s long list of notable chef positions also include, the two Michelin Star London restaurant The Ledbury, Cipro Pizza Al Taglio in Sydney and The Spirit House in Yandina.

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From 3.00pm they offer a tantalising bar menu for those looking to wind-down after a hard day. There’s nothing better than sharing a perfect Margarita or glass of wine with friends at the end of a long day - and nibbling on some Salt & Pepper Squid with caramelised garlic aioli or Reef Fish Goujons. From 5.30pm wood-fire pizza’s are availabe, a crowd favouite for all ages.

The dinner menu at FISH starting Tuesday to Sunday from 5.30pm offers an endless list of choices such as export grade Yellowfin Tuna Tartare with yuzu, ginger and delicate sesame rice crisp; BBQ Bug Tails with sweet miso, ginger and daikon; Petuna Ocean Trout Wellington (a stunning new take on an old favourite) served with broccolini, spinach cream and sorrel; or our favourite dish the Crispy Whole Local Reef Fish, chilli tamarind sauce and jasmine rice. For those looking for something other than seafood the Mary Valley beef eye fillet with duck fat confit potato, spinach and Diane sauce or the Blackened Thai roast chicken with Asian cucumber and herb salad are both exceptional choices.

And this season, they are offering sweet-tooths a perfectly Deconstructed Pavlova featuring passionfruit sorbet, baby merengue strawberries and kiwi fruit; and a Dark Chocolate Brownie, with peanuts, caramelised bananas and vanilla gelato.

Love to see you there...

Head chef - Alex King

FISH DOCK TO TABLE Visit our website to view our seasonal menus, upcoming events and to subscribe to our monthy newsletter

www.fishparkridge.com.au

JOIN US FOR LIVE MUSIC BY LOCAL SUNSHINE COAST ARTISTS EVERY SECOND SUNDAY WOOD-FIRED PIZZA'S FROM 3PM LIVE MUSIC 4-7PM

FISH Parkridge: 3 Alba Close (off Resort Drive) Noosa Heads Bookings availabe via phone or our website Ph: 0436 427 438 www.fishparkridge.com.au Facebook: FISH Parkridge Instagram: fish_parkridge NoosaStyle

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MUMMA O

Odette Burns www.mummao.com

. . . y a d r u o y x o t e D Before you get too excited about a crazy new fad detox diet, I want to stop you here.

Detoxing our day isn’t just about diets.

Detoxing your day is all about making better choices. Choosing better food, spending less time on social media and using technology, decreasing our exposure to chemicals and creating a positive mindset.

Self Love We know we are our own worst critics. However, we still continue to pick ourselves apart and put ourselves down.

•Show gratitude. If you cannot show it, at least feel grateful. Think of 3 things each day you are grateful for. Is the sun shining? Was the petrol station attendant friendly? There are dozens of things for which you can be grateful each day. You just need to find them.

•Compliment a friend or smile at a stranger. It feels SO good!

•Eat food that makes you feel good on the inside. You will wake up happier in the morning when you

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know that you have nourished your body the night before.

•Ditch the scales. Please! You are not defined by a number. Be mindful of becoming better, fitter, healthier and stronger. Not weighing a certain number. If you like to track progress use clothing or measurements as a guide.

Chemical Awareness There are hundreds, if not thousands of chemicals lurking in everything in our homes.

My biggest ‘WOW’ moment for was when I found out that the average woman covers herself in over 200 chemicals before 8:30am in the morning. 26 seconds after exposure, chemicals can be found in measurable amounts in the human body.

•Swapping deodorant and perfume out for less toxic alternatives. Young Living has some wonderful products to switch to.

•A simple swap for Gumption paste is 2 tablespoons of filtered water and 2 tablespoons of bicarbonate soda. Adding orange or lemon essential oils also gives it a real boost.

•To make foaming hand soap you will need: a foaming hand soap dispenser, 30ml of liquid castile soap, distilled water, and 10 drops essential oil of your choice.

There are hundreds of low tox

DIY cleaning and personal product recipes at www.theinspiredlittlepot.com.au.

My favorite cleaning product is hands-down Thieves Cleaning Concentrate. We use it in every room of our house.

Food Savvy Making better choices doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Small changes are still changes!

•Drink more water. At least 2 litres of plain, filtered water each day.

•Swap out a few items in your day.

Dark chocolate instead of milk, a bliss ball instead of a cake, almond meal or organic flour instead of bleached white flour.

•Eat a meat free meal twice a week.

Give your body and digestive system a break.

•Be drink savvy. If you are out and alcohol is part of your occasion then add ice, have a glass of water in between, drink sparkling water with lemon or lime wedges in between rounds.

•Eat more basic food. Nuts and seeds, veggies and fruit, eggs and seafood. The more you fill up on nutritious food the less room you have for unhealthy choices.

This goes back to loving yourself.

Feed your body well and you will feel better within yourself. Don’t treat your body like a rubbish bin.

Technology Detox We cannot escape technology, so

we must be vigilant in limiting our time exposed to it.

•Put your phone away at least an hour before you plan to go to sleep.

•Leave your phone in the kitchen at night or avoid looking at it as soon as you wake. Your day is yours to embrace and nobody else’s. Starting your day seeing what everyone else in the world is doing is not starting your day practicing being mindful. Wake and be present in your surroundings and enjoy a stretch or a nice drink of water.

•Set your phone to silent during dinner, family time and other events. Unless calls are important, most can be returned later without fuss. Having so much interruption is subconsciously very unsettling.

•Delete apps from your phone you know are ‘time wasters.’

So there you have it. Loads of tips to help you each day to make better choices and live a healthier and happier life.

Merry Christmas to all and remember to start your festivities with a glass of water and some good food choices. You can always end with the wine.

Visit Mumma O on Facebook or Mumma_O on Instagram for more information, or contact us at www.mummao.com.

New Oregon Stout Cask Whiskey in Australia WESTWARD, THE HIGHESTRATED AMERICAN SINGLE MALT WHISKEY, LAUNCHES WESTWARD OREGON STOUT CASK WHISKEY.

a new taste for

Summer Introducing

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his new tipple is rich and robust with notes of roasted grain, stone fruit, toasted pecan, milk chocolate and has a bold, dry finish. In fact, the Westward Whiskey Stout Cask received a Gold Medal at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Westward pursues perfection through its philosophy of Minimalist Distilling, a crucial difference in an industry driven by the principle of mass efficiency, by going to great lengths to bring out the flavor of its grain and other natural ingredients.

For this new addition, they begin by brewing a delicious American pale ale, from scratch, using locally malted barley, ale yeast, and a slow, low temperature fermentation.The fresh beer is then distilled twice in custom pot stills designed to create a bold, robust spirit before entering lightly toasted American Oak barrels barrel at a relatively low proof. The whiskey is aged to taste in Portland, where the region's hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters are the ideal environment to raise a world class single malt whiskey. Finally, select Westward barrels are further finished for up to one year in fresh stout casks - to create Westward Oregon Stout Cask.

Imported and distributed by Think Spirits in Australia, Westward Whiskey Stout Cask is now available at For more information, visit .

ABV: 90 proof (45% ABV) RRP: $150

ow more than ever, people look forward to their wind-down moments at the end of each day. A moment to sit back, relax, savour and enjoy. Whilst restrictions mean most Australians can't travel at the moment, Pampelle – the world's first ruby red grapefruit aperitif – is bringing the French Riviera and the relaxed holiday vibes to your summer drinks.

Perfectly versatile to use from refreshing Pampelle & Tonic to 'Summer' Pampelle Spritzes to Pampelle Negronis, Pampelle gives a unique holiday feeling with every sip. Crafted on the banks of the River Charente in the Cognac region of France, Pampelle is an artisanal, versatile aperitif capturing the bittersweet essences of the Ruby Red Grapefruit.

With a relatively low 15% ABV and 30% naturally lower in sugar than other leading aperitifs, Pampelle is a complex spirit served simply, focussing on the deep flavours of its natural ingredients.

No matter how you enjoy Pampelle, every sip is guaranteed to make you feel like it's Summertime, anytime!

The hand-picked Star Ruby Red Grapefruits are distilled three ways - to make a distinctive and unique flavour profile.

First, the grapefruits are halved and macerated until full extraction occurs. Then, to enhance the natural citrus aromas, fresh peels are macerated and distilled in copper.

The rubies are then pressed and reduced until they become a deep, velvety red, giving its distinct colour. The distilled grapefruits are then combined with an artisanal infusion of natural botanicals, macerated citrus peels, and Pampelle's signature Eau-de-Vie, made from grapes that have been fermented and distilled through column stills.

2 parts Pampelle 3 parts Prosecco 1 part Soda Water

Pampelle Spritz

Method: Add plenty of ice to a large wine glass Pour in the measured ingredients and lightly stir Garnish with a wedge of Ruby Red Grapefruit Pampelle Negroni 1 part Pampelle 1 part Gin 1 part Vermouth Blanc (sweet) Method: Build over ice into a tall glass.

Garnish with a slice of Ruby Red Grapefruit.

For more information please visit Available from Dan Murphy's or Liquorland.

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“of all the gin joints...”

four pillars Winners...

Australian premium gin producer, Four Pillars has been named International Gin Producer of the Year, at the IWSC in London for the 2nd year in a row.

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his is no mean feat for a small Australian producer on the world stage, as the International Wine and Spirits Competition is the world’s biggest, longest running, and most authoritative competitive drinks competition. The competition is in its 51st year - and this year had more than 4,000 entries from the world’s best distilleries, both large and small.

Because of Covid, this year there was no gala black-tie dinner at Guildhall in London - it was all done virtually at 5.08am AEDST. But, never fear - Cameron still wore his kilt at the ‘sensibly distanced’ pre-breakfast viewing party in Healesville and Surry Hills.

Cam, Matt and Stu and their Four Pillars team are still smiling from ear to ear.

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OPIHR Gin delivering the spice route this summer…

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fter the closed borders and lockdowns due to Corona this Autumn and Winter seasons, Australians are looking forward to reuniting with friends and family - and soaking up some time in the sun, enjoying meals and drinks a-plenty.

Premium gin, OPIHR Gin - is calling on Australians to indulge their adventurous side this Summer with Oriental Spiced Gin. Its liquid is the perfect celebratory spirit to inspire a curiosity for discovery, as we look forward to future travel and new experiences.

OPIHR Gin is a truly unique London Dry Gin with the oriental spice trail firmly imprinted on its soul. It is made using exotic hand-picked botanicals, herbs and spices including spicy cubeb berries from Indonesia, cardamom and Tellicherry black pepper from India and coriander from Morocco. What a way to travel this season!

Available at Dan Murphy’s RRP $59.99. and BWS RRP $61.00 nationwide.

Spiced Negroni Ingredients: 25ml Opihr Oriental Spiced Gin 25ml Sweet Vermouth 25ml Campari Orange peel to garnish Method: Stir down, serve over ice in a rocks glass.

Garnish with an orange peel twist.

Enjoy.

Adelaide Hills Distillery...

Founded in 2014 by winemaker Sacha La Forgia.

Named: Distiller of the Year Icons of Gin - London 2020

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fter completing his degree, Sacha left Australia to work 13 vintages in famed winemaking regions across the globe.

During his final stop in Frulia Italy, Sacha spent time at a Grappa distillery, where he met a distiller who recognised his ability and passion - and encouraged him to return to Australia and start his own distillery. Sacha hand-crafted a copper still and in 2015 launched 78 Degree Classic Gin. 78 Degree Desert Gin A bold higher proof gin vapour infused with botanicals and three species of house-roasted native wattle seed. Well balanced, textural and citrus forward, the warm palate shows rich underlying flavours of roasted coffee, cocoa and pepper.

78 Degree Classic Gin A complex and savoury gin vapour infused with 12 botanicals, selected specifically for their purity and quality. Pungently aromatic and displaying resinous, citrus and floral notes with underlying spice. Serving suggestion: Gin and Tonic with a lemon twist and peppercorns. For an Australian twist, try in season Ice Plant.

78 Degree Sunset Gin Inspired by those closing moments in the day that throw panoramic views across the sky.

This gin exhibits notes of fresh red berries, with subtle hints of pine and eucalyptus. Further botanical integration adds depth and complexity, to give the finish great balance and intensity, just like a sunset.

Serving suggestion Gin & Mediterranean Tonic garnished with Davidson Plums or Strawberries and Thyme.

Available nationally at Dan Murphys and selected independent retailers. RRP $80.00 www.adelaidehillsdistillery.com.au

How Ducks are Being Used to Keep Your Favourite Wines Organic...

By Richard Angove, 5th Generation Winemaker of Angove Organic

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ubhead: Angove Family Winemakers, Australia’s number one organic winery, is leading the way in Certified Organic and sustainable winemaking, where all family members – even the feathered ones - are involved in the success of the company.

What is the first thing you think of when you hear ‘organic wine’? I’m guessing it’s not ducks.

However, at Angove Family Winemakers our regular ‘Employees of the Month’ are a flock of Indian Runner ducks who work alongside our staff to help ensure that our wines maintain their certified organic status.

Shirl the Pearl Brookie’s Cumquat Gin

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ddie Brook, co-founder and distiller at Cape Byron Distillery, was inspired by his Grandma Shirl’s notorious cumquat gin recipe. Back in the day, Shirl used cumquats from her own tree to creat her bootleg gin - that was famously cracked open at parties.

Shirl the Pearl as she was lovingly called, was a pocket rocket, standing just 4ft 11 inches, with a mop of curly hair, which turned completely white by the age of 25 yrs. Shirl was an adventurer, skier and one of Australia’s first female Tiger Moth pilots. She also knew her way around a bottle of gin.

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hirl the Pearl is a bright and citrusy spirit, which pairs the natural acidity and mild bitterness of Australian cumquats with the unique flavour profile of Brookie’s Byron Dry Gin. With bright notes of orange blossom, mandarin and marmalade, you can shake up a citrusy sour, enjoy it in a Breakfast Martini, Spritz or a Negroni.

This is a gin that you’ll be jumping to add to your drinks cart or bar.

Time to ignite your ‘inner Shirl’.

For wine to be considered Certified Organic it has to adhere to rigorous standards of organic protocol - part of which is to make sure that we use no synthetic chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides or herbicides in our winemaking process. These rules present organic winemakers with a particular challenge - finding natural, nonchemical ways of dealing with pests in the vineyard. At Angove Organic, we use Indian Runner ducks in our Warboys Vineyard to control the snails that make their way into the vine canopy and munch on the grapes.

Before the ducks came along, we had to manually remove all pests. During one growing season, our human team had removed more than 400kg of snails, by hand! Since then, the addition of the ducks have delighted both staff and guests. The Indian Runner Ducks waddling

out of their specially designed ‘Duck hotel’ every morning brings a smile to all our visitor’s faces, while also playing an essential role in the ecosystem of our vineyard.

The Angove Certified Organic range is one hundred percent Certified Organic, handcrafted, and vegan friendly. Our award-winning wines are made with the gentlest touch and minimal inputs, sourcing our premium grapes from our vineyards throughout McLaren Vale and the Riverland. We have been a family owned business for over 134 years, five generations, and have been the number one Organic wine brand in Australia for the past 3 years.

The human team at Angove Family Winemakers also have a hand in the success of the company, contributing to our status as one of the world’s leading sustainable wine brands.

As part of our commitment to ecological and sustainable practices, we have introduced drip irrigation, water tank installation, vine mulching and reusing winery water to fuel a wool planted with native species.

For more information go to: https://angove.com.au.

Angove Organic Rose Delicate pink with strawberry, blueberry and crunchy watermelon aromas with a hint of apple. The palate is crisp and clean with abundant strawberry and red berry characters.

Angove Organic Pinot Grigio Delicate floral overtones with green apples, lemon rind and grapefruit. The palate shows flavours of pear and peach with grapefruit and granny smith apples.

Angove Organic Shiraz Deep red and purple hues. This earthy wine has a mixed aroma of raspberry, cherry and spice for a soft finish.

Angove Organic Sauvignon Blanc With a tropical aroma and delicate herbal notes,

the appealing palate lures the senses further with tropical fruit characters for a clean and fresh finish.

Angove Organic Chardonnay White peach, citrus, and melon flavours combine with savoury flavours on the nose that give this wine a pleasing texture with a clean finish on the palate.

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Day drives in & around Elanda Point

Wahpunga Kin Kin

Kin Kin Junction

Teewah Coloured Sands

Boreen

Traveston Cooran

Cooloothin

Pinbarren

Laguna Bay

Pomona

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Castaways Beach

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Peregian Beach

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Adam s e s a c show fe i l & d foo . . . s e r i f e h t r e aft Join Adam Liaw on his Roadtrip for Good to regional towns springing back to life after the Black Summer bushfires.

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BLACKBERRY TARTS When I was growing up an ugly little berry tart with a touch of whipped cream was a treat my brothers and sisters and I all loved.

Baking doesn’t always have to be precise and perfect. Sometimes just throwing everything together in a rough little pastry can be good for the soul.

Author: Adam Liaw Makes: 12 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes / X hours Chilling/freezing time: 20 minutes Level of difficulty: easy Ingredients 2 punnets fresh

blackberries 2 tbsp caster sugar 1½ tbsp cornflour 300ml thickened cream, to serve Shortcrust pastry 250 g plain flour 65 g caster sugar 125 g very cold unsalted butter 1 egg yolk Method To make the pastry, combine the flour and sugar in a large bowl.

Working quickly, grate the butter into the bowl and rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add the egg yolk and, if necessary, a teaspoon or two of cold water to bring the dough together. Push a small amount of dough into

each hole of a muffin pan and around the sides to line it evenly.

Refrigerate for 20 minutes until firm.

Place the berries into a bowl and stir in the caster sugar. Lightly crush with the berries and stir through the cornflour. Spoon the mixture into the tart cases, then place in the oven for 30 minutes or until pastry is golden.

Allow to cool.

Pour the cream into a large jar of at least 450 ml capacity. When ready to serve shake the jar for about 5 minutes until the cream is aerated and “whipped”. Serve the picnic tarts with the cream.

mall towns are at the heart of regional Australian life. The worst bushfires Australia had seen in a century devastated many of these areas over the 2019-20 summer, affecting lives and livelihoods. In his new series Adam Liaw’s Roadtrip for Good, the popular cook, author and TV presenter visits the bushfire-affected regions as they spring back to life.

Over four episodes, Adam unearths some of the best food Australia has to offer, making mouth-watering Asian-inspired dishes with the produce he collects along the way. He meets with locals and discovers that these resilient communities are rebuilding and ready to welcome visitors back with open arms.

Adam kicks off his roadtrip in South Australia’s Kangaroo Island.

When the bushfires hit, half the island went up in flames. Volunteer firefighter and garlic farmer, Shane Leahy, lost everything except his one shed of garlic. There he also meets organic honey producer, Peter Davis, who lost over 500 hives in one day. After collecting some of Shane’s garlic cloves and Peter’s honey gold, Adam makes two Chinese classics - sizzling Garlic Butter Prawns and Honey Chicken. Adam’s journey continues to the Adelaide Hills where he grew up to visit his old friend and cheesemaker Sheree Sullivan, who lost nearly $2million worth of her award-winning cheeses in the bushfires.

Onto Tallangatta in Victorian high country to visit Mandy Crispin’s bakery, which provided refuge to those evacuated during the fires.

Adam also journeys to NSW to visit the historic village of Berrima in the Southern Highlands, Gary Rodeley’s famous South Coast oyster farm in Tathra and the coastal town of Ulladulla, home to Cupitt’s Estate, a vineyard that avoided the blaze but lost all its grapes to smoke taint. With their locally sourced ingredients, he whips up Peking Pork Ribs, Sichuan Beer Duck and a hawker-style Oyster Omelette.

The last stop is Australia’s apple capital, the NSW town of Batlow, which was considered undefendable in the face of the devastating fires before the local Country Fire Service took it upon themselves to defend their town. Adam meets grower Ralph Wilson’s roadside stall to buy some apples for his Chinese Toffee Apple Fritters.

Roadtrip For Good is a community-led non-profit initiative established in response to the bushfires. It encourages people to give back.

New Series Adam Liaw’s Roadtrip for Good premieres on SBS Food Wednesday December 2 at 8:30pm

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

Beautiful Opals, ceramics and original art at The Opalcutter

Maleny & Montville A COUNTRY EXPERIENCE

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

super-fresh air and get-back-tonature adventures. The perfect spot for an idyllic picnic or mountain-top wedding.

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

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

Montville and Maleny are wellknown for their back-to-nature culture and fine restaurants, cafés and artisan communities; the whole region is an extremely popular destination for those wishing to get up to the mountains for some

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

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

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

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

Illume Creations - Montville

This summer The Opalcutter has their 30th birthday!

Illume Creations celebrates the Art of Colour Life has undoubtedly changed for most of us this past year. We are savouring the simple joys of life.

Colour is calling and visitors are again finding us perched near The Edge Restaurant in Montville.

More than ever the joy of colour is a must have. From small handmade glass beads and dichroic jewels to stunning Tina Cooper Sealife vases, there is something special for everyone. After a hiatus of nearly a year, local Montville artist Tina Cooper and her hot glass team have been making up for lost time. Come in and be tempted by her latest Sunrise beauties, Blue Lagoon or Atlantean vases. Be mesmerised by a Jonathon Westacott Coral Reef creation or a Wolfgang Engel funky tealight holder.

From the early start in CooberPedy opal mining, cutting and designing and producing their own jewellery Head for the hills to designs - and for the last eight years explore Montville, an in Montville, the beautiful village in artisan village in the the Hinterland of the Sunshinecoast. scenic Sunshine Coast Barbara and Edi’s jewellery is Hinterland. handmade by their German Overlooking epic goldsmith who’s still based in Coober views, Illume Creations Pedy. Through their opal exhibitions is nestled in the overseas they made connections with The Opalcutter - Montville Mayfield Complex in artisans which they display in the the top end of town. We have gorgeous glass gallery. Enamel jewellery from Barcelona, silver art and jewellery to feed your heart and soul. from Poland, danish design from Australia and Make time to experience the art of colour very colourful pottery from South Africa. soon!

Drop into the colourful shop - Thursday to Monday 10-5.

For more information visit: www.hinterlandtourism.com.au

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“Pets are for many people totally part of the family and they would like to travel and share the experience with their favourite pets.”

Said Micheal Green, General Manager of the Mary Valley Rattler.

“We have had many requests from potential passengers asking whether they can bring their dogs. Naturally we’ve allowed passengers with Guide Dogs to travel on the Rattler and everyone has been supportive, so extending the opportunity to other passengers to bring along a well-behaved pet was a logical evolution.

“It is part of our philosophy of making the Rattler available to everyone in the community. Earlier this month we launched an allaccess carriage that was specially designed to facilitate wheelchair passengers and that has attracted a flood of bookings. We believe our pet-friendly facilities will also encourage greater inclusion and participation amongst the community.”

The Mary Valley Rattler operates a range of services across the week from Gympie Station to Amamoor in the Mary Valley. The three hour journeys capture the beauty and history of the rich agricultural – and former gold mining – region from the comfort of beautifully restored heritage carriages.

The pricing for passengers is that same as the regular service and

Rattling along... Woof woof!!

Pets On Board the Mary Valley Rattler – heritage steam train launches new petfriendly service with koala-saving Koolie as first four-legged passenger

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ueensland’s famed Mary Valley Rattler steam train has gone out of its way to make access available to everyone, and is now extending the commitment further by introducing a new ‘Pets On Board’ service, allowing passengers to share the experience with their favourite fourlegged friend.

The service launched today with one of the Sunshine Coast’s most special dogs on board to celebrate the special day – Bear, an Australian Koolie.

Bear is part of a team at the Detection Dogs for Conservation Centre at the University of the Sunshine Coast (which is supported by the International Fund for Animal Welfare), and is trained to detect live koalas through the scent of their fur.

Bear’s obsessive enthusiasm has not always been appreciated.

He was surrendered by his previous owners, whose small flat proved too confining for such an active dog, and he began destroying property. After relocating to USC, Bear has put his energy to positive use in the great outdoors, playing an important role during the 2019 bushfires to help locate koalas who were injured, or their habitats were destroyed, to allow them to be rescued, treated and rehabilitated.

Recognising that dogs are playing an increasingly important role in the lives of humans, the Rattler has configured a carriage with two segregated booths that can accommodate up to six people per booth with up to two pets per booth from the same family.

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$10 per pet cost is applied. Pets can travel on board the Rattler on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday services subject to availability and terms and conditions apply. *The Australian Koolie is a ‘herding dog’, one which has a natural instinct to circle widely round sheep and bring them back to their owner. Koolies are known as silent, upright, working dogs. They are used for herding sheep and also for quiet careful work at close quarters at lambing time. (Source – Wikipedia)

Kenilworth BURSTING WITH LIFE & CHARM

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

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There’s so much to see and do in the town with its multifaceted array of cute boutiques, cafés, restaurants and bakeries, and of course, the country pub! And throughout the year the town plays host to some great events, a Kenilworth ArtsFest; Cheese, Wine and Food Fest; Sunshine Coast Ukulele Fiesta; Kenilworth Show and Rodeo, Campdraft; Quilt and Craft show and so much more.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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NS Far left: “Brolga Spirit”, oil on board, by Michael Nicholas, 40 x 32 cm Lower left: “Glasshouse View”, watercolour, by James McKay, 29 x 55 cm Left: “Garden Serendipity III”, mixed media on paper by Sarah Larsen, 11 x 17 cm

Art Trail SUNSHINE COAST ART TRAIL

ART IS FOOD FOR THE SOUL 2020 has brought a remarkable number of challenges in many ways and yet it has also brought good reasons for re-evaluation and appreciation.

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t the start of the Covid19 lockdown a caller to ABC radio noted that while many were lamenting the loss of much spectator sport, most people had turned to the arts for enjoyment, solace or discovery. Most of us listened to music, watched films or series and read books. Some took the opportunity to embark on new hobbies, many of which were art or craft based or included such creative endeavours as cooking, gardening or interior decor.

Our region has been fortunate in remaining relatively free and while we may not be able to travel overseas or interstate, discovering what is on our own doorsteps has become the new adventure. Here again, visual art has provided renewed entertainment and the plethora of wonderful galleries have been able to re-open....obviously staying Covid safe. There is an easy

way to start your own journey of discovery by looking at the Sunshine Coast Art Gallery Trail. Peruse through the website and design the route for you and remember there are the fabulous public galleries of Noosa Regional (at Tewantin), Caloundra Regional and The Art Gallery at the University of the Sunshine Coast, which have changing programmes and great opportunities for engaging children too. The sculpture collection around the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanical Garden is also a great picnic spot! The art trail encompasses many areas and so can provide several leisurely days out and about, as art is to be gently savoured.

Heading to the hinterland affords wonderful scenic views to whet the appetite for art. The Montville Art Gallery has a terrific range of works from the colourful birds of Patricia Blee to the ever-hilarious Howard William Steer outback vignettes to David Hinchliffe’s evocative, impressionistic urbanscapes. Across the road Illume Creations has eye-catching hand blown glass

by Tina Cooper while further down Main Street, Katherine Wood Fine Art displays her contemporary images imparting the vastness of the landscape, in a meditative way. Varied offerings all within a stroll!

Maleny is just as eclectic and enticing. Peace of Green co-operative means that visitors get to meet one of the artists each day and can enjoy textile and mosaic pieces as well as paintings and sculpture. David Linton’s passion for hand-crafted furniture is further enhanced by smaller but still high quality items at his gallery, while Maple Street is also home to Maleny Art Direct showing Lindsay Muir’s intricately realistic frogs and snakes in clay, alongside Gary Myers’ uplifting and bright landscapes.

Heading out of town towards Landsborough is Art on Cairncross with more remarkable original artworks, from Rex Backhaus-Smith’s unique interpretations of the outback to Ann O’Connor’s fun and fine ceramic figures; from Jim Kinch’s neo-impressionistic sporting scenes to Steve Thompson’s beguiling steampunk sculptures.

This is just a mere portion of the Sunshine Coast Art Gallery Trail. Whether your personal tour takes you along the coastal fringe or inland, it is certain that along the way there will be something to capture every individual’s imagination. In these unsettled and unsettling times it is really good to be able to stop and ‘smell the roses’...and appreciate what is around, to bring joy and hope back in to focus. So many lives and livelihoods have been totally disrupted by the pandemic, most notably those of artists across all disciplines.

It is a win –win situation therefore, when someone can acquire an original artwork to enrich their own life and provide support for an artist.

Art is food for the soul and everyone needs nourishment, especially when it also brings calm or happy distraction or inspiration.... or just joy.

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

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The Art of Observation

By Jennifer Dean Noosa Regional Gallery Marketing and Communications Officer

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bservation is more than seeing. While seeing is the physical act of looking, observation involves a mental process that includes two elements- (a) the sense-perceptual element (visual) and (b) the mental element (thought). Observation involves our drawing upon relevant knowledge or prior experience. Doing so gives significance to that which we have noticed.

Visual artist Elysha Rei’s new exhibition, Furusato: Patterns From Pilgrimage features a series of intricate, large-scale hand-cut paper works in the traditional symbolic Japanese style of ‘Kirie’ or paper-cutting.

A fastidious, satisfying but unforgiving process says the artist, the symbolism within the work “invites the viewer to probe deeper than the surface.”

While retracing her ancestral steps during a recent artist residency in Japan, Rei observed different and distinct patterns on manhole covers in each regional locality she visited. Recording these patterns served to map her journey, but they also served to inspire this new exhibition.

“The journey (through Japan) was a life changing experience for me,” says Rei, “I realized my purpose as an artist was to continue the connection with my Japanese heritage, through studying and celebrating the Japanese design aesthetic within my work.”

Like Rei, Miriam Innes’ exhibition New York Rambling is also intentioned to draw in the viewer. However, more profound is her intention for audiences to ‘experience’ her work rather than passively observe it.

M easur ing more than 25 meters a n d wrapping the entirety of the g a l l e r y Miriam Innes, New York Rambling Panel A 2019, charcoal on Fabriano paper, 150 x 460cm. space, Innes’ large-scale hyper-realistic charcoal sketches seemingly transport the viewer to the iconic City. The complexity of New York’s architectural splendor midst the hustle and bustle of city life is revealed in bold detail.

Consulting photographic source material and memory, Innes spent two years completing the work using charcoal- an organic medium reminiscent of the bog oak she drew with as a child growing up in rural Ireland.

Miscellaneous Assemblies features extraordinarily intricate fantastical cardboard sculptures that are inherently symbolic. Implying a paradox of fragility and strength, his intricate machines and architectural wonders are presented preserved, like specimens under bell jars.

Sitting at the nexus of sculpture and motionography, Agdag describes his works as the mechanical manifestations of his thoughts, ideas and ancestral stories.

His meticulously handcrafted stop-motion short film titled Lost Property Office has been the recipient of multiple international awards.

Presented within this exhibition, Agdag’s nine minute animation focuses on the forgotten and the obsolete.

Bemoans the artist in his observations of modern life; “wouldn’t it be nice if a little bit of care had been taken to create this environment or this machine or this device that we utilize every day for its function.” Through his exhibition Miscellaneous Assemblies, Agdag seeks to rectify this.

Are You Having A Good Night? is an exhibition of the language observed in the everyday. Through these new works, Hamer forces us to confront the prevalence of threatening language directed primarily towards women that is too often justified as innocuous.

Continuing a long tradition of tactical craftivism, Hamer’s work is a call to arms.

Poignant, insightful, witty and cutting, Hamer exposes the understated violence of language. Says the artist, “I wanted this Elysha Rei, Kyoto 2020, hand-cut polymer paper series to reflect the utter everydayness of threats, embedded power, the roles we play in it and the irony and complexity of language. The language we use matters.”

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The Art of Queensland Life

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ive Art has a particular focus on the work of Queensland artists. Gallery Director, Jan Sinclair believes that the light, nature and the lifestyle are reflected in the work of many of our most successful artists.

Painters such as Mel Brigg, Anita West and Michael Whitehead have built significant careers over decades to national and international acclaim and all credit the influence of our environment.

Artist Mel Brigg notes that being in harmony with his natural environment is at the core of this work. Even, on the odd occasion he has taken to commenting on political or social issues on canvas, somehow the landscape always seems to surface.

Anita West’s evocative landscapes depict the joy of her early life in Queensland, riding, camping, swimming and enjoying the freedom of exploring the bushland and beaches of her home. In these formative years her love of the land was nurtured and remains fundamental to her art practice.

Abstract artist Michael Whitehead developed his love of bold expressionism from the liberation of riding his mountain bike or beloved Harley through Queensland stunning hinterland regions. The colours, layers and movement of the beach, the bush and the seasons all find their way onto Michael’s canvases.

Drop in and explore the best of Queensland art and enjoy the ancient landscapes depicted in the paintings of the Aboriginal artists of the central desert.

Jive Art, www.jiveart.com.au 2 Hastings Street Noosa Heads. Tel: 07 5455 3308

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ART TIMES they are 'a changin'...

MORE SO THAN MOST WALKS OF LIFE, ARTS COMMUNITIES HAVE HAD TO ABSORB CHANGE BROUGHT ABOUT BY COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS.

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ocial distancing has halved theatre, concert, cinema and all other arts attendances.

Likewise, state and regional galleries are suffering. Artwise only the ever-awake are making money, top auctioneers are succeeding in cashing in, to the detriment of a large percentage of our historically tagged artists.

The major auctioneers now catalogue sales of between one and seventy-five works as opposed to around 350 pre-Covid. They search in the main for paintings that will bring from $20,000 to a millionplus. Because of the restrictions, they hold online auctions with limited previews, with far less cataloguing costs than their pre-Covid large auctions.

Well done, well adapted, any businessman would say - staff levels down on the art side of their auctions. Two directors and three curators can handle this easily. The whole art trade, however is suffering because of it.

By far, the hardest hit works to be affected by this will be watercolours. At the beginning of the 20th Century, world-class watercolours by artists such as, J.J. Hilder, William Blamire Young, Ben Minns and M.J. McNally - to name just a few.

Ben Minns - ‘The Flower Arranger’ Water Colour

Arthur Streeton “A view of Windsor Castle’ Water colour

And, also the likes of Arthur Streeton, Norman Lindsay, Hans Heysen and many more, who were highly talented in all spheres of painting, drawing and printing.

With the exception of their finest or largest works, that rank cash-wise, their works can only find a place (along with more and more paintings from well listed oil painters), to much smaller auctions, where the bigger collectors don't dwell - and preCovid prices are rarely reached.

The flipside is that the canny bargain-hunter gets his actual bargain, but they show little return to the vendor, who pays his commission on a work he bought from the last 150 lots in a pre-Covid masters sale.

Wealth and technology are changing everything now, all of us have to adjust to thoughts of nothing may be the same again - post Covid!

My advice to all collector/buyers - go back to an age when art was a collecting hobby. As always, buy the best quality of an artist, whose works make your heart sing. Forget media twaddle, and academic claptrap. Buy good quality, soothing, mysterious or dynamic works you can fall in love with.

Look at them daily and smile....

Leigh Murphy

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

Will Ashton Rita Angus Dorrit Black Rupert Bunny Nicholas Chevalier William Dobell Russell Drysdale Bessie Davidson Donald Friend Bessie Gibson

Weaver Hawkins Frank Hinder Frances Hodgkins Norman Lindsay Percy Lindsay Will Longstaff Roy De Maistre Arthur Murch Margaret Olley Margaret

Preston Thea Proctor Tom Roberts John Peter Russell Arthur Streeton Albert Tucker Roland Wakelin Brett Whiteley Rita Angus Eric Smith

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

Frances Hodgkins -Still Life in mixed media - Circa 1937

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

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t.. h g i r Eating When the Coronavirus first reared its ugly head and the world as we knew it changed, everyone expected that all dogs would love having their families home with them. Initially they did, but then many dogs developed a problem - their families were home with them all the time, 24/7.

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n an ideal world, if a dog is required to spend all day by himself then he would have his needs met before everyone left by combining a mix of exercise for the body, with some brain activities to stimulate their mind – Examples of these will be explained later in this article. A calm dog is a well behaved dog, left on their own without appropriate toys and activities dogs will often resort to doing what dogs naturally like to do - digging, barking and chewing. Your dog does not know that these are not desirable behaviours, to a dog they are perfectly natural.

In fact dogs are just like toddlers, if they do not get enough rest they can get quite cranky. Normally, dogs are left to rest most of the day, but while people are staying at home – and especially families with kids - then many dogs are not getting their much needed rest. As a result they can become hyper aroused by the amount of activity around them.

So many families are now starting to see their dog’s behaviour changing.

No rest and too much excitement causes a dog to stress and this leads to problem behaviour. Its important to remember, it is natural dog behaviour, it is humans that find it a problem! In the worst case scenario you may even find some very anxious dogs snapping or even biting owners. Have you ever been so tired that you snap at the first person who speaks to you?

So what can we do? The good news is there are some very simple steps that can be taken – Firstly allow your dog somewhere that he is not disturbed, that can be his safe place to go. It is also important that you don’t over exercise him, be mindful that the more exercise your dog gets, the more he will need. Some days a short walk where he is allowed to sniff to his hearts content is enough. This is called a sniff walk and will exercise your dog’s brain causing him to be as tired as if he had run for an hour.

When dogs are stressed they need calming activities. When a dog experiences long term stress it can cause irreparable psychological damage and cause illness due to the immune system being compromised. Anything your dog can sniff, lick or chew will help relieve

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stress and calm him down. Deer Antlers and Goats horns are available from pet stores, and these can provide hours of chewing for dogs.

By far, the best way to calm an anxious dog at meal times is a Kong. Feeding from a bowl is frankly a fairly boring activity so why not stuff his dinner into a Kong and freeze it. Even just scattering your dog’s food out in the yard will keep him entertained for a long while.

You could also consider any enrichment activity such as snuffle mats and lick mats which are available from some specialist pet stores and online, just google “canine enrichment”. But many Enrichment activities can simply and easily can be made at home from your recycling. For example take empty toilet rolls and put some treats in them and close off the ends and your dog will have to work to try and find the treat. Similar games can be played with empty boxes, take away containers or empty plastic bottles. And Playing games such as tug, or hide and seek with your dog is a fantastic bonding opportunity for you and your dog.

There is a big trend toward buying puppies at the moment. However, puppies grow into dogs and are not disposable. Another issue that will arise from all these new puppies being brought into homes is that they can not attend puppy school or be given socialisation opportunities. The potential result? A generation of dogs with poor socialisation skills and behavioural issues most likely witnessed in the dog parks or at the beach.

They are also far more likely to be surrendered to shelters once the Covid 19 crisis passes. However you will find many trainers are hosting online puppy schools and training tips. At Paw & Order Noosa we are hosting virtual consultations and can assist you with Puppy problems or any other canine behavioural issues. Check the website for monthly specials www.pawordernoosa.com.au What is going to happen to your dog once the world gets back to normal and they find themselves all alone again? Unless owners start planning now, dogs are going to find life very stressful and confusing. Owners should leave the dog gradually, for longer each day to condition them to the eventuality of being left alone all day. Many dogs who did not suffer from separation anxiety before will perhaps develop this disorder. Dogs are social animals and consider themselves part of the family. Leaving them alone in the backyard for hours on end is unfair. Solutions to this can be found in doggy day care centres and adventure dog groups.

Maybe you have a nice neighbour who would love to keep your dog company while you are out of the house. To find more in depth information in dog behaviour and canine communication please check our website.

It is always better to prevent a behaviour issue than to have to rectify it.

Dr Naomi Hansen BVSc (Hons) MVS MACVSc Veterinary Director

“ELEGANT AND SPORTY, EFFICIENT & LIGHTWEIGHT – IT’S A STUNNING SUPERCAR AND CLEAR STATEMENT OF INTENT.

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he all-new MC20 – MC for Maserati Corse and 20 for 2020, the year of its world première – is Maserati’s first supercar in 15 years. It is powered by the bespoke Nettuno engine, developed 100% by Maserati and featuring patented F1 technology.

Producing a mighty 470kW (630bhp) and 730Nm, the lightweight V6 dispatches 0-100km/h in under 2.9seconds before going on to a top speed of 325km/h. Designed with an eye firmly on the future, the MC20 will also come with a EV powertrain in due course.

With assistance from renowned racing chassis builder Dallara, the MC20 features an innovative carbonfibre monocoque, giving the optimum balance between high torsional rigidity and light weight for performance.

Unifying the chassis and engine is what we call sculptured engineering – the process of bringing together in perfect harmony the design and engineering aspects of the car with a visual aesthetic that removes the need for overt active aerodynanics, a trend that has longbedevilled the supercar category.

One of the most dramatic and unique stylistic effects of the MC20 exterior are its beautiful scenographic butterfly doors, which offer best in class ergomonics ingress / egress. The MC20 is also equipped with an ELatch electronic side door opening system. This innovative feature not only gives the MC20 a technological feel, but further contibutes to the sleek design.

Inside, you will find an elegantly minimalist cockpit to focus concentration on the driving experience – yet it retains the luxury and craftmanship that defines a Maserati. A carbonfibre central tunnel and beautifullymilled metallic bezels are further nods to a strong design aesthetic.

An 8-speed dual clutch transmission, adjustable suspension, five driving modes – Wet, GT, Sport, Corsa and ESC off – combine to ensure a driving experience like no other.

Recommended Retail Pricing is $438,000 in Australia, NZ$390,000 in New Zealand. All 2021 allocations are sold out.

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THE LITTLE CAR COMPANY ARE THE WORLD EXPERTS IN PRODUCING EXCEPTIONAL AND AUTHENTIC JUNIOR CARS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MOST ELITE CAR MANUFACTURERS, THEY HONOUR THE MOST COVETED CLASSIC VEHICLES IN AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY. THE FIRST CAR CREATED WAS THE BUGATTI BABY II, A 75% SCALE TRIBUTE TO THE ICONIC BUGATTI TYPE 35 AND A FOLLOW UP TO THE 1926 BUGATTI BABY. THE COMPANY HAND BUILDS THE CARS IN THE UK AT ITS BICESTER HERITAGE HQ.

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he original Bugatti Baby was first created in 1926, when Ettore and his son Jean decided to build a 50% scale version of the Type 35 for Ettore’s youngest son, Roland, for his fourth birthday. However, what had intended to be a oneoff car, had received such positive feedback from customers visiting Molsheim, that Bugatti decided to place the Baby into production - making 500 units between 1927 and 1936. Now, fans of the marque have a chance to own a piece of history with the Bugatti Baby II. The Baby II is based on a digital 3D scan of an original Lyon GP car with identical geometry and suspension, meaning the handling is as authentic as an enthusiast could hope for. The only nod to modernity is the introduction of adjustable dampers, allowing clients to tailor the handling in ways not possible in the Type 35’s heyday.

Indeed, the Baby II’s handling was refined at the Prescott Speed Hill Climb course, home of the Bugatti Owners Club, a video of which can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXi7T_qk3Fc Other features which will appeal to enthusiasts include faithful working replicas of the original Type 35’s instruments, with some adaption for modernity. For example the fuel pressure gauge has now become the battery gauge and in a nod to the Bugatti Veyron, the oil gauge has transitioned into a power gauge. The scale replica of the famous four spoke steering wheel now has a quick release to make access to the cockpit easier. The adjustable pedals are machined from solid aluminium billet and proudly display Bugatti’s famous “EB” logo, while the fuel pump handle has been exactly reproduced, but now serves as the forward, neutral and reverse selector.

Designed for ages fourteen and above, the fully-electric Bugatti Baby II is larger in size at 75% scale of the original Type 35 and considerably faster than its predecessor, with a 0- 60kph time of just six seconds (dependent on the weight of the driver). In a nod to Bugatti’s modern engineering, the Vitesse and Pur Sang models even come with a ‘Speed Key’, unleashing a top speed of 70kph (42mph) As per the original, just 500 cars will be made.

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of these ideas that don’t work anymore.”

Who were you before the world told you who to be?

When women learn to please they forget who they are. Part inspiration, part memoir Untamed explores the joy and peace we discover, when we stop striving to meet the expectations of the world, and instead dare to listen to and trust in the voice deep inside us.

BY: J.P. POMARE

Published by: Hatchette. RRP $24.99 Psychologist Margot Scott has a pictureperfect live: a nice house in the suburbs, a husband, two children and a successful career.

On a warm spring morning, Margot approaches one of her clients on a busy train platform. He is looking down at his phone, with his duffel bag in hand - as the train approaches. That’s when Margot slams him in the back and he falls in front of the train.

Margot’s clients all lie to her, but one lie cost her her family and freedom.

A fast-paced psychological thriller.

E X T R A O R D I NA RY OLD DOGS By: Laura Greaves Published by: Penguin Random House RRP $34.99 Puppies are wonderful, but there is something truly special about an old dog. From saving lives and breaking records to leading online movements and surviving against the odds - stately seniors are wringing every ounce of joy and adventure from their lives. In Extraordinary Old Dogs, you’ll meet geriatric tail-waggers proving there’s 'plenty of life in the old dog yet'.

DOWN TO EARTH By: Rhonda Hetzel Published by: Penguin Random House.

Whether you want to learn how to grow tomatoes, bake bread, make your own soap or preserve fruit, or maybe just be inspired to slow down and live more sustainably - Down to Earth will be your guide. Rhonda gently encourages readers to find the pleasure and meaning in a simpler way of life, by sharing all the practical information she has gathered on her own journey.

UNTAMED STOP PLEASING, START LIVING By: Glennon Doyle Penguin Random House RRP $35.00 Hand-picked by Reese Witherspoon for her Book Club.

Reese says “This memoir is so packed with incredible insight about what it means to be a woman today.”

“What did we learn as young girls about how to behave or believe, and why we need to free ourselves from a lot

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DUNE: THE DUKE OF CALADAN By: Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson Published by: Penguin Random House. RRP $32.99 A legend begins…this new Dune prequel trilogy focuses on the beloved core characters of Frank Herbert’s classic novel Dune, the world’s bestselling science-fiction book. While all know of his fall and the rise of his son, little is known about Duke Leto Atreides, quiet ruler of Caladan. Set in the year before the events of Dune, this is the story of how House Atreides rose to prominence.

THE SENTINEL By: Lee Child and Andrew Child Published by: Penguin Random House. RRP $32.99 Over 2.9 million Jack Reacher novels have been sold through Australian bookstores - and The Sentinel will see them surpass 3 million.

The Sentinel is the 25th Jack Reacher novel - and the first co-authored by Lee and his younger brother, Andrew.

In this new thriller, Reacher stops in a small town outside of Nashville, Tennessee. A town that has been shut down by a cyber attack, and the blame stops with one man - the town’s former IT guy. When Reacher thwarts a kidnap attempt on the guy, he finds himself drawn into a web in typical Reacher fashion - and natural, he has to stick around to put everything right - as only he can.

Perfect Summer reading.

Live Theatre WHAT’S ON IN NOOSA & BRISBANE

A Christmas Carol

By Charles Dickens Adapted and created by shake & stir theatre co

This December, the award-winning stage spectacle – Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – returns to lift your spirits. Brimful of song, humour, love, and lashings of festive joy, this magical, grandi n - s c a l e production – perfect for the entire family.

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EG DAINTY proudly announces Enchanté: The Songs Of Tina Arena, a tour taking in 8 Australian cities to celebrate this Australian icon’s truly outstanding body of work.

Renowned composer, violinist and dancer Eric Avery will be special guest on the tour.

As the dark veil of COVID-19 begins to lift, the prospect of Tina performing selections from her transcendent songbook livebacked by a band, as well as a string quartet - is the beacon of hope we all need right now. In Melbourne at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl Tina will be accompanied by her band and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with a special reserved seated lawn.

Enchanté: The Songs Of Tina Arena promises the same high level of quality, integrity, emotional depth and theatricality that we've come to expect from this extraordinary talent.

The healing power of live music cannot be denied and that’s exactly what this country needs right now. Experiencing Tina Arena live is nourishment for the soul.

Tour Dates: Sunday 2nd May - Brisbane Convention & Exhibitions Centre Saturday 8th May - Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre : For full details and bookings for all 8 concerts visit: www.tegdainty.com

It’s Christmas Eve and E b e n e z e r Scrooge is counting down the seconds until the silliness of the season passes. Deeply entrenched in his own misery, Scrooge receives a visit from four ghosts - who whisk him away on a journey through Christmases past, present and future. Here, he revisits fragments of his life and is faced with a number of choices. Redemption is his for the taking – but is Old Scrooge capable of changing his ways before it’s too late?

Where: QPAC Brisbane When: 16th - 24th December Bookings: www.qpac.com.au

COME AND ENJOY A LIVE PERFORMANCE THAT WILL HAVE YOU LAUGHING AND WANTING TO GO BACK FOR SECONDS. GRAB SOME FRIENDS AND COME ALONG FOR A GREAT TIME OUT. Between Mouthfuls – A comedy romp by Alan Ayckbourn and directed by Sue Clapham.

A fateful dinner encounter featuring two couples and a seemingly impersonal waiter highlights simmering tensions in the two fraught relationships – Alan Ayckbourn’s usual light-hearted but insightful look at a tense and serious moment – no happy endings here.

Chook Chook – A comedy by Fiona Farrell and directed by John McMahon; Valmai, Chrissy, and Georgia are three battery hens living out their existence in a Chicken Shed, and generally keeping their heads down to avoid being gathered up in The Big Black Bag at the end of the week.

Cupboard Love – A comedy by Jean McConnell and presented by Miranda’s Dressing Room Peggy and Jane come to rest after jogging. They find to their delight that they have much in common, but when they discover, to their horror, they share a passion for the same man, the two women devise their culinary revenge on the deceiver.

Dates: November 5th, 6th, 12 and 13th at 7.30pm and 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th at 2pm

Visit www.noosaartstheatre.org.au for further information and to download a 2021 program guide.

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

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SHORT DRIVE QUICK HOLIDAYS

A COUNTRY DESTINATION WITH A WORLD TO EXPLORE...

Loving the country luxury of Spicers Clovelly Estate’s new Montville House

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he French call it ‘joie de vivre’, a feeling that life isn’t just good, it’s something to be embraced and enjoyed every day. There’s a captivating feeling from the moment you pass between the grand figs, shaded jacarandas and groves of magnolias and gardenias that frame Clovelly Estate’s main guest house.

Spicers Clovelly Estate is nestled in the rolling hills of the Blackall Ranges in the beautiful Sunshine Coast hinterland.

They have recently opened an elegant new addition to their other signature suites Montville House - a luxuriously appointed, stand-alone guesthouse, offering guests a new expression of Clovelly Estate’s signature French provincial style.

Our beautiful suite imparted the perfect blend

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of luxury and country style, with custom furniture and a huge super-soft bed offering a centrepiece to our experience. Uninterrupted views over the surrounding grounds, from the enveloping glass windows and doors, provided a ‘country’ feel to the internal elegance of our suite. And, the balcony offered the perfect spot for a glass of champagne as we enjoyed the peace and calm that enveloped us.

The team at Spicers Clovelly Estate strive to create an emotional connection with their guests through engagement on all levels: touch, taste, smell; mind, body and soul, in an environment that inspires invention and exploration, with wonders around every bend in the path and beautiful settings to delight the imagination and inspire gatherings.

Secluded from the rest of the property, the sixsuite Fresh provincial style Montville House is located along a beautiful tree-lined circular driveway, a showcase of the other side of the Sunshine Coast, away from the sand and surf, in the shade of ancient trees and an expanse of carefully tended garden.

Montville House celebrates natural textures and materials, timber and cool white stone in bright, airy spaces with generous natural light.

French doors open onto lush gardens, the interior is adorned with sophisticated floral prints, restrained earthy and neutral colours complement the leafy surrounds rather than competes with it for your attention. The quality of the materials speak for themselves in the immaculate timber panelling, limestone, marble

and sandstone surfaces and fixtures, matching the ever-present natural world that extends from landscaped gardens to ancient rainforest.

A country destination with a world to explore Only steps away from the highly awarded Long Apron Restaurant and Lodge, guests of Montville House are treated to French inspired cuisine perfectly matching the property’s ethos of using only beautiful, natural materials in harmony with each other and their surrounds.

Destination dining at Spicers Clovelly House Discover a taste of true country elegance with a touch of modern French influences. Refined. Innovative. Unexpected.

The Long Apron Restaurant is one of the most highly awarded restaurants on the Sunshine Coast. The restaurant has achieved two Chef’s Hats in the Australian Good Food Guide plus the Readers’ Choice award for the European category and is ranked 18 in the Delicious Top 100 Restaurants for 2019.

A true gastronomic journey awaits, epitomising creative culinary excellence while maintaining the personal engagement Spicers Retreats are known for. “It’s not just about food,” says Head Chef Chris Hagan. “From making a booking to being greeted at the car with an umbrella if it is raining – it’s all the other ways we can enhance the guest’s visit.”

The dedicated team of chefs at The Long Apron draw on classic French ethos and technique in the kitchen, matching time-honoured disciplines with contemporary artistry. There’s a respect and knowledge of the traditional techniques and recipes that underpin modern day cooking.

The menu at the Long Apron is inspired by the surroundings, the seasons and the landscape: ocean, hinterland, wetlands. Hagan believes that you can tell a story with a balanced menu, by relating ingredients to each other from the farm or garden in a healthy progression of dishes that encompass the spectrum of taste: salt, sweet, sour, bitter and umami.

The Long Apron’s cuisine is focused on the freshest local vegetables; it’s not vegetarian but does focus on single origin produce. For the chef team knowing where their produce comes from and the producers is essential, which is why they have such a strong

emphasis on building partnerships with local and sustainable farmers/producers.

World standards in a regional kitchen Born in Manchester UK, Head Chef Chris Hagan realised his passion for cooking at a young age and has followed his calling across the world.

His years of classical French training shine in the fine technique that frames his beautifully refined, delightfully inventive, sometimes whimsical, and always delicious food. He worked at the Michelin starred restaurant Fischer’s of Baslow Hall in Derbyshire in his teens and studied at Sheffield College.

With experience in both European and Antipodean cuisine, paired with his passion for Japanese finesse, Chef Chris enjoys creating clean precise dishes with unique balance and refined elegance. He takes his inspiration from around the world, with hundreds of famous chefs’ books adorning the shelves at home.

Montville is a destination town replete with galleries, craft shops and fashion boutiques on the road winding along the ridgeline of the Blackall Range, with spectacular views over the Sunshine Coast, before it dips down north toward Noosa and south to the Glasshouse Mountains Just outside of town overlooking the lush, rolling hills around the Baroona Dam. Montville, Spicers Clovelly House and The Long Apron are a must for that getaway you deserve!!

ESSENTIAL DETAILS Montville House, Spicers Clovelly Estate, 38-68 Balmoral Rd, Montville, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Qld Reservations - Spicers Clovelly Estate, Montville House Reservations E reception.clovelly@spicersretreats.com P 07 5452 1111 The Long Apron – Dinner and Breakfast 7 DAYS | Platters and snacks All Day Located just 1 kilometre from Montville and a 15-minute drive from Maleny.

Transfers available on request.

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Alex Harris Principale Noosa4sale

Coming off 18 months of illness from adrenal fatigue and at the age of 50, Alex Harris started as a rookie real estate agent with Ray White.

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2104 was about the bottom of the Noosa market,” she says. “Properties had been for sale an average of 1,000 days. It was really challenging trying to get started in a highly competitive environment, trying to convince sellers to trust me over someone who had been selling in Noosa for 20+ years, and then to sell a property that another agent hadn’t been able to sell in 3, or even 5 years of being on market.”

But trust Alex they did, and sell those properties she did.

Within months she was out-listing and out-selling her colleagues, and competitors.

In 2015, just her second year of selling, Alex won the Rate My Agent award, Most Recommended Agent in Noosa. Her client testimonials are heartfelt and full of praise for her hard work, professionalism, and results.

“I make no apology for working for the seller,” she says.

“Often a buyer will ask, what’s it worth? I tell them the property is listed for $900,000 for example, because that’s our appraised value. No, c’mon they’ll say, what will buy it? I remind them of the price and say, I am pretty sure that will buy it. As frustrating as that can be to some buyers, my job is to get the best possible result for my seller. And there are just too many occasions that I have achieved sometimes several hundred

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thousand dollars more than other agents’ appraisals, simply because I tried.

And the buyer, when an owner, usually remembers who fought the hardest for their seller when it is their time to sell.”

For this reason Alex has earned an incredible amount of respect and good will with sellers and buyers alike.

Previously an award-winning public relations and media executive, Alex’s experience in marketing and PR is unique among real estate agents in Noosa, and invaluable to clients in achieving their desired result. She runs a high tech operation with everything in the cloud, utilises the best of photographers and videographers in Noosa, is adept at social media marketing, and has to-date sold 10 properties sight unseen.

But it has not been easy or plain sailing, with major knee surgery just as she launched her own business, Noosa4Sale, in 2017. A decades old reconstruction needed to be undone for a knee replacement which took more hours than intended, leaving Alex with a tourniquet injury.

Three months of intensive physio had her walking without crutches but still unable to bend her right knee beyond 90 degrees. Then the ITB and Patella tendons tore, and she was back on crutches. While undergoing an MRI to determine the cause of tendon damage, the radiographer broke her knee cap, and urgent surgery was performed to repair the kneecap, tendons and knee replacement. She has nothing but praise for her surgeons.

So over the course of the first two years of her business, Alex was on crutches, in a brace, and unable to drive for a combined 9 months.

Can you imagine? She would show up to do an appraisal or show a property in a taxi, with backpack and crutches, sometimes walking up multiple flights of stairs. More remarkable than the fact she worked all the way through, Alex is allergic to a variety of drugs, including she discovered, all the opioids prescribed for such surgery.

In the three years Noosa4Sale has been operating, Alex has averaged 30 sales per year.

The small hand-picked team of experienced support, property management and sales staff has Noosa4Sale punching well above it’s weight.

In December 2019, Alex was contracted to manage the brand

new Parkridge Noosa development by Altum Property Group and relocated her office to the commercial precinct there.

Alex is running not one, but two agencies: Noosa4Sale and Parkridge Management While not everyone knows Alex for her real estate results, some know her for her incredible personal contribution to the environment, both in Noosa and nationwide, with her creation of and continued management of the national crowdsourced koala mapping project, KoalaTracker.com.au, that celebrated its tenth anniversary this year.

And if you don’t yet know Alex, clearly you should!

If you are selling or buying in Noosa, you would be hard pressed to find a more energetic or professional agent to represent you.

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in the view and enjoy the surrounding environment

If you are looking for a little serenity with the luxury of contemporary design and no expense spared in finishes, this is is your divine urban escape.

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eemingly in the middle of nowhere, it is just 7 minutes into Tewantin, 10 minutes to Gympie Terrace, 20 minutes to Main Beach/Hastings Street and a leisurely 3 minute stroll to the legendary Orange on Sunrise Cafe for dinner.

The 300sqm architect designed house, 261sqm in terrace and deck, and immediate surrounds are on the flat, with the rear land dropping away to reveal that lovely view and allow in the sea breeze.

Around the house has been cleared for both fire break and landscaping purposes. Mature low maintenance rainforest steps down the slope at the rear and a gravel ATV track runs from the side down to the bottom of the block where a seasonal creek occasionally runs, making for the lowest maintenance small acreage property imaginable.

On the very edge is a swimming pool, an ultimate indulgence framed by built-in seating and outdoor entertainment terrace, teppanyaki grill and raised spa, fire pit and extensive decking, with rainwater tank, filtration system and pool equipment underneath.

This is a most private and peaceful place to take in the view and enjoy the surrounding environment, or entertain family and friends in style with the outdoor kitchen on the side.

Meticulously designed with a winged roof, expansive rooms and high ceilings to maximise light, this near new single level home has unique finishes, such as Spanish stone floor tiles imported specifically for the build.

Fish ponds either side of the front entrance add to a relaxed tranquil ambience.

Sliding glass doors both sides of the living room are an invitation to our famed sea breeze. The cool dark floor is warmed with timber veneer cabinetry, and a central stone fireplace.

The large home theatre room is luxuriously appointed, with a wall of glass

opening either side.

Each well-proportioned bedroom has the luxury of floor-to-ceiling windows, built-in wardrobes and large ensuite bathroom. * 7.15kW solar power (26 x 275w panels) * Fronius solar inverter (10 year warranty) * 3 phase power throughout * Solar hot water * 55,000 litre rainwater storage * Potable bore water with filtration system * Kitchen has stone bench tops with dining extension * 900m freestanding Bosch oven, gas cooktop * Under counter commercial grade Husky double drawer fridge * 2x Dishwasher drawers * Ducted air, ceiling fans, fireplace * Automatic irrigation to garden * In-ground swimming pool and spa * Outdoor BBQ kitchen and Teppanyaki grill * Garage with workshop/storage area to side, external boat shed * Quality bio-cycle septic With high end finishes, exquisite custom cabinetry throughout, and an over-sized double garage, there is extensive storage to keep everything in its place.

This is small acreage living in luxury, for those used to their urban creature comforts. This is where you can live offgrid in style.

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Contact: Alex Harris

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Design ideas The Three Birds House 12: Modernising a Home to Suit a Family

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tilising space, championing storage and building a home fit to last are vital elements to consider for families looking to renovate and modernise their homes. These elements were key when the Three Birds undertook a renovation for two of their audience members, Cath and Sarah and their two sons Chaise and Addison on their latest renovation project called Contemporary Cottage.

Situated in the historic town of Windsor, this cottage hosted features that were slightly outdated and didn’t offer the much-needed space for a family whose two boys were growing. Finding ways to open up the internal rooms and make the most of the space within the existing footprint of the home by rethinking spaces and adding interesting niches and secret storage, Erin, Bonnie and Lana were able to transform this tight home into a spacious family retreat.

One of the standout ways the Three Birds created more space was through the clever use of curves that can instantly enhance the flow of different rooms, while still defining the different spaces. As the home already had quite a lot of original curved features, such as corner walls in the corridor, it made sense to pay respect to the more fluid and softer style and embrace it in their new design.

To modernise the living area and reveal the

space’s full potential, the decision was made to knock down the wall extending the living room space into a dining area “We’re massive fans of open-plan living for families and in a home of this size, removing a wall to increase living space makes a world of difference,” says Erin.

“Once this wall was down, the rest of the changes were cosmetic. This is the perfect example of a cosmetic reno and what can be done on a smaller, more achievable scale with less budget but BIG impact,” Erin adds.

To differentiate between the two rooms without losing that sense of flow, an arch wall was incorporated using Gyprock Flexible plasterboard. Perfect for a wide range of designs, Gyprock Flexible adds another dimension to the home by creating wow factor features and interesting design elements.

“We’re really happy with how these rooms turned out,” says Lana. “The lounge room is my favourite room in the whole house. The arched wall beautifully frames the dining area and automatically injects versatility into the property. The space is now multi-functional, offering rooms to entertain or relax.”

Space saving and storage was a special request from homeowners Cath and Sarah, so inclusions such as multi-purpose seating were a no brainer for the designer trio. Underneath the curved arch wall, the Three Birds built a large double-sided bench seat which offered not only additional seating for both rooms but also provided plenty of storage room inside.

To marry the curved style throughout the house, the bathroom features include a rounded mirror, shower screen and stunning recessed arch. Perfect for extra storage and display space, recesses are great if there is the wall cavity space to fit them in. “In the master ensuite we created a curved recess shelving unit using Gyprock Flexible and finished with a Talostone engineered stone bench top, delivering a high-end look

that also provides a gorgeous nook for special pieces,” says Bonnie.

An important element the Three Birds needed to tackle in the renovation was noise reduction. The cottage is located on a busy commuter road, up from a Royal Australian Air Force base, couple this with two young children who love to play, and a solution for better acoustics and blocking out external noise was required.

Gyprock Superchek plasterboard was

selected as the interior wall lining due to its superior sound resistant qualities, perfect for reducing the outdoor noise and also guaranteeing less noise transmitted between the rooms inside the house. An added benefit of Gyprock Superchek is that it’s three times tougher than regular plasterboard, so perfect to withstand the impact of children running around, offering impact resistance to dents, scuffs and scrapes.

Rethinking your floor plan and using creative design to open up rooms can really change the way you live in your house and allows your home to grow as your family does.

Gyprock is made in Australia and available at Gyprock Trade stores, Gyprock resellers and Bunnings nationwide. For more information on Gyprock, visit www.gyprock.com.au

"As its name suggests, Ribs is composed of a series of arching forms over a movable aluminium spine. In 1998 I wanted to learn about moulding plywood so I made the first version of Ribs in timber. But the form lends itself to many possible materials. Over the years it has been used in so many different environments and I have liked it in every single one. " - Stefan Lie, Designer.

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Luxury dining with a twist!

In the midst of the most unanticipated situation anyone could imagine, La Vida Restaurant in iconic Hastings Street Noosa, have turned the seemingly impossible into a unique opportunity with the opening of P R I V A T O right next door.

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R I V A T O is the only exclusiveuse private dining room in Hastings Street designed by artisan duo Belinda and Gordon Herford of Poeta, who transformed an old jewellery store into a luxurious and elegant, welcoming space for ten.

Belinda is a modern abstract artist and Gordon is a multi award-winning master jeweller however, they have also designed and redesigned several houses, apartments and retail shops and interiors and Belinda is particularly well-known for her muted palette a la Axel Vervoordt.

With the mood for the space established, she went on the hunt and meticulously sourced all the pieces and elements to adorn the dining room. The

stunning antique mirror, brass-clad credenza, Noritake tableware and brass flatware all work beautifully together to provide a welcoming, rich and luxurious private dining room.

Belinda: “The two stunning black and gold designer pendants are a great centrepiece, the 3m long table, black velvet dining chairs, cowhides, brass fittings and features, flow together with that luxurious easy feeling you want when you're dining with friends or family.”

The moody, rich, sexy colour palette was deliberate and specifically chosen by Belinda for a more intimate and sophisticated adult dining experience. Even the Brightgreen dimmable lighting was selected for its endorphin-effect of having consumed a glass of wine!

Along with two of her curated paintings, Belinda has imbued the space with an ambience of abundance, luxury and care that embraces the diners and, along with incredible food and impeccable service, culminates in a memorable experience.

Belinda has created an exclusive, warm space for guests to be treated to a seven course degustation menu featuring exceptional local and Tasmanian produce, traditional flambé, matching wines, private waiter and cigar selection.

P R I V A T O is perfectly designed and intended for parties of ten adults either for a celebration or simply a unique, quality dining experience with friends outside of your own home.

Belinda: “It took a lot longer than expected but it was a good opportunity so we were happy to do this for La Vida due to Covid. Gordon (design assistant extraordinaire!) and I are very proud of how it has turned out, we think it is a great asset to Hastings Street.”

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Design ideas Homewares, Fashion and accessories and beautiful jewellery...

Available from Indigo Noosa Gympie Tce Noosaville

Fashion, Homewares and accessories Available from COCO @ Noosa Gympie Tce Noosaville

Below: Homewares, gifts and Beautiful summer range of casual fashion Available from: Uncle George Hastings St Noosa Heads

Above & left: All gifts and homewares in White!!!

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AFTER WINNING THE SUNSHINE COAST BUSINESS AWARD FOR CREATIVE INDUSTRIES BACK IN 2018, JUSTIN BRUHN’S BUSINESS, PURE UNDERWATER IMAGING HAS BEEN GOING FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH. His magnificent underwater artworks grace the walls of homes all over the Sunshine Coast and testimonials from happy customers keep rolling in. Justin says that he is getting more and more requests for custom sizes and large pieces of artwork and he is happy to take the time to help you choose the right piece for your living space.

You can find him at the Eumundi Market most Saturdays and his service to Sunshine Coast locals includes in-home colour matching and custom sizing to ensure that you are 100% happy with your final choice of artwork.

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The Last Word COMMENTS KEITH JACKSON

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Health expertise, public compliance

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HIS delightful magazine went into a short recess during those early, unpredictable months of Covid-19.

These were the months when politicians, scientists and doctors were struggling with how to bring the pandemic under control without a vaccine. After some big scares, the disease was duly contained in Australia and we’re all appropriately grateful for the health expertise and public compliance that yielded this outcome. Now we’ve got to be vigilant and keep it this way. As most State borders were gradually re-opened late in the year, Queenslanders gave Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk the greatest gift any community can offer by way of political reward, an election win. So we’re relaxed and happy to have Noosa Style back in circulation just in time for Summer.

A narrow brush with Covid

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EING primarily a tourist town, Noosa was exceptionally quiet during those six months of hyper-vigilance between March and September. The businesses associated with the tourism industry – and that’s a lot of folks– were doing it tough. But, except for NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian, I didn’t hear too much whining when Palaszczuk closed the Queensland border.

Most people knew that if our community was to be safe from the virus we would have to exercise restraint and cop some sacrifice. Early on, Noosa did have a brush with Covid when a visitor to town spread the virus to a dozen others over lunch at one of our bayside eateries. That cluster was quickly brought under control and things have been Noosa-style calm since.

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The last block on our street

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t was the last empty block in Treasure Cove. The block where kids would play and plovers would nest a couple of times a year. Now it sports a fine house nearing completion, more than adequately adorning our streetscape. Throughout the shire something similar is happening as empty lots are disappearing, houses being constructed and rental properties diminishing. There’s a downside to this, however, as Noosa becomes too expensive for many people to live – including lots of those who work here.

Talk about affordable housing has been around for many years – together with some freestyle chest beating and bemoaning – but no realisable plans have been forthcoming from local government or State authorities.

This is the moment for them to step up their game.

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distribute a flier intimating that Sandy was a covert Labor Party supporter. This allegation was derived from her voting with Labor 121 times in the old parliament. This was true, but the LNP did not reveal that Sandy had voted for it on 104 occasions. Given the miscellany of issues parliamentarians are asked to debate, determine and vote on, I reckon that was a pretty balanced outcome. The LNP needs to hang its head in shame. Noosa politics is robust enough without people resorting to smears.

Sandy overcomes the smearers

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EFORE the recent election, Noosa’s state seat was a widely anticipated shoo-in for sitting member Sandy Bolton, Queensland’s only elected Independent MP. And indeed, Sandy won in a landslide, with 4,000 more people giving her their top vote this year than in 2017. So Sandy, with 44% of the primary vote, was easily elected on

preferences and a 70% winner in twoparty preferred terms. But the win was marred by a last ditch decision by the LNP to

Big parties in real trouble in Noosa

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ANDY Bolton’s big win in Noosa poses future problems for each of the main political entities that also contested the seat. Quickly glancing at Noosa’s demographic profile, one might consider that its semi-rural, ageing, somewhat conservative population would deliver rusted on LNP voters. But the home-grown Independent has shattered that theory. Her win not only left the LNP (30%) with much to do to restore itself as a viable political operation, it swamped Labor (14%), left the Greens staggering (7%) and demolished One Nation (3%). In the 28 years since the seat was created, LNP has held it for 20 years. But with a big buffer and another four years, looks like Sandy will hold the seat as long as she wants.

Noosa denied a modern medical centre IN OCTOBER, for the second time in four years, Noosa Council knocked back the establishment of a modern medical facility, including a PET scanner and angiography

government’s ‘healthy river’ rating and other d a t a painting a very different picture.”

Beam t r aw l i n g for prawns has taken on place Noosa’s river and lakes for 60 years but these days only four licence holders continue to trawl. State scientists and government authorities have made it crystal clear that such small scale trawling is both environmentally friendly and sustainable.

But the State

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ICK Hluszko is a successful international businessman, president of the Noosa North Shore Association and also a committed environmentalist. He’s just written a scholarly paper, ‘Beam Trawling in the Noosa River and Lakes’. Sounds like a dry read, but believe me it’s fascinating – and disturbing.

Hluszko enjoys reading stuff that you and I would leave on the library shelf: in this case two separate reports about the Noosa River by academics Dr Ruth Thurston in 2016 and Prof Greg Skilleter in 2019. There are also many other academic and government papers on the same theme.

“The intent of the two reports was never about prawn trawling,” Hluszko says, “but they triggered inferences and speculation by a small group of people that have cast a dark cloud over trawling on the Noosa River. For their own reasons, these people are selectively quoting from the two reports in an attempt to validate their view that beam trawling is damaging the river. This is despite the Queensland

Government being and Noosa Council are lobbied that the Thurston and Skilleter reports offer evidence that beam trawling on the river is causing damage and should be banned.

Hluszko says this so-called ‘evidence’ misinterprets the reports and distorts their conclusions. He says State level bureaucrats, Noosa Councillors and key Council staff need to understand this issue first-hand rather than being influenced by manufactured data that may lead to poor decisions.

“Local fishermen are more than happy to

show decision-makers close up what they do, and officials should avail themselves of such offers,” Hluszko says. “There’s no evidence that supports the position of those who wish to ban beam trawling. Their views are not backed up by the data and do not align with the science.

“Noosa councillors in particular must not respond to the baying of a Wild West lynch mob. There’s nothing to warrant any physical change to Noosa’s beam trawling industry. If those people who oppose it have influenced the Council, then Councillors are going to hang the wrong man and wreck the livelihoods of good people.”

And there’s another dilemma. Calling for the removal of beam trawlers from the river by misrepresenting the data is diverting attention away from the key problems of the Noosa River which continue to be related to sedimentation and hydrology.

“It is imperative that the data be honestly interpreted, enabling the focus to be on the real root causes,” Hluszko says. “Assumptions should not be based upon anecdote, opinion, cherry-picked reports or emotion. The Queensland government is managing Noosa’s environmentallyfriendly fisheries closely and sustainably – let’s leave it this way.

“Prawn trawling on Noosa’s river and lakes is a practice we should be proud of and support. Imagine being able to walk along the river foreshore and buying freshly caught seafood sourced from a beautiful and clean river. There’s no reason to ban beam trawling, the challenge is to make it even more sustainable than it is today.”

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technology, imaging neither of which is available in the shire. It the not was technology that had Councillors in a dither, it was where the facility was to be located – on a site zoned for medical use Eden opposite Rehabilitation Hospital.

Not the right place, said the Council. No we don’t understand either. It was the second time the Council had rejected the facility, the same thing having happened at a site opposite Noosa Hospital in 2016. This time around, astonishingly, only Mayor Clare Stewart supported the proposal. Most people in Noosa were aghast when they learned of this second decision to reject a modern cancer and cardiac technology. But, thanks to poor decision-making by six councillors, it’s gone.

A facetious ‘well done’ to those six Councillors.

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Outdoors ENJOYING YOUR GARDEN

Grow your own food - this summer

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f you would like to add a vege patch to your outdoor space for summer, and we’re finding in these times a lot of people are, planting things like spinach, iceberg lettuce, snow peas and kale, as well as zucchini, and cherry tomatoes which are always great staples that will flourish close to year round.

Chinese greens will also thrive, and Pak choi (also called bok choy) will be up and ready to eat in only six to eight weeks.

Herbs such as aromatic basil, mint, parsley, thyme, rosemary, chives and chillies are all good choices for summer growing, as well as herbs with known health benefits such as turmeric, ginger, ginseng, Echinacea and maca.

With many of us utilising a limited garden space, using edible plants as part of your overall garden design has become very popular. If you’re keen to look at foodscaping to update your garden this summer I would suggest adding edible flowers, using rosemary trimmed into balls, or using cranberries or a wild or Alpine strawberry, mint, thyme or oregano as ground cover.

From a design perspective, my tips for creating a space that is bountiful, functional and beautiful include: • Create

structure: if you are dedicating a space to growing food then geometry and structure works to maximise space.

doonan valley nursery is growing...

IT’S BEEN A HUGE YEAR FOR GARDEN CENTRES AND THE PLANT NURSERY INDUSTRY. WITH EVERYONE LARGELY CONFINED TO THEIR HOMES, GARDEN CENTRES HAVE EXPERIENCED AN UNPRECEDENTED BOOM AS PEOPLE MAKE THEIR HOMES THEIR REFUGE FROM THE UNCERTAINTY OF THE OUTSIDE WORLD.

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Consider colour: Opt for heirloom varieties like purple kale and blue cabbage to create a design feature.Many vegetables and herbs also have lovely flowers and variations in foliage that add interest. Be sure to layer and use the different textures and colours in your garden design.

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or create shade with fruit bearing trees: If you need some screening trees look at how you can use trees that fruit. Citrus, apple and pear trees are great options.

• Use raised garden beds: build in seating and storage

around the edge of your garden bed to make tending to it more enjoyable and to maximise the use of space, and also look at planter boxes, tiered garden beds, pots and herb walls. These are particularly practical for small courtyards or balcony spaces.

Run fruit and vegetables off pergolas and other outdoor structures: Things like hanging strawberries can soften these structures with attractive greenery – and will also save you having to dedicate land space to your vege patch.

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you’re concerned about the look of your edible garden while transitioning between seasons, consider hedging or other structures to conceal beds when they’re not looking their best.

And interspersing herbs and vegetables with other plants will help minimise any sparseness that may arise as an edible plant goes out of season.

Matt Leacy - Landart Landscapes

o it was a somewhat fortuitous decision, albeit a nerve wracking one, when, only weeks into the pandemic, we decided to complement the Seadragon Style business with the purchase of Doonan Valley Garden Centre. At the time, many people asked if I was out of my mind, but it was a lifelong dream and 6 months on, we’ve loved every minute!

Doonan Valley Garden Centre occupies one of the most naturally beautiful sites a garden centre could wish for…nestled in the embrace of a forest of assorted palms, planted when the garden centre site was first established over 30 years ago.

Together they have become something of a destination for garden lovers with many of our loyal customers regularly making the journey from Hervey Bay, the

Gold Coast and as far west as Toowoomba and Dalby.

Across the driveway, Seadragon Style continues to source high quality, handmade, artisanware for the home and garden - primarily ceramic and earthenware pots, urns and water bowls but also brass, metal and marble crafts from around the world. We’ve got three containers scheduled to arrive over the Christmas and holiday season with a huge range of our best sellers as well as an expansion into many new and more contemporary styles. If you’re here for your summer holiday it will be well worth your while to visit and take a little bit of Seadragon Style home with you.

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