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Maggie and Addison McGary along with Molly and Mike Hopper and Shantelle and Mason Gilbert say thank you to the steering committee who helped build the pool they now swim in.

Fight for icon By JOLENE OGLE IN TRUE Noosa fashion, it was a public meeting held at the Good Shepherd Lutheran College assembly hall on 6 December 1995 that started the community’s fight for what is now the Noosa Aquatic Centre. More than 150 people turned up to the meeting that saw the formation of the Noosa Olympic Pool Association (NOPA), with Tony Frost elected president, Sandra Hudson, secretary and Joe Gilbert, treasurer, along with committee members Lex Bell, Dave Chapman, June Colley, Janet Gemmell, Patrick Lynch and Peter Marconi. In the words of Mr Frost, “the battle had just begun”. Mr Frost said the best description of the pool was the “Noosa icon that nearly didn’t happen” with an

array of hurdles for the lobby group to jump before the pool was finally opened in 1999. “In late 1995, Noosa Council was considering a recommendation from staff for the construction of a 25m indoor pool at Wallace Estate for $3.5 million,” he said. “On hearing this, the community jumped into action, believing this certainly did not represent good value for the ratepayers. Hence, a public meeting was called for and led to the formation of NOPA.” This week marks the 20th anniversary of the local lobby group’s formation, and the start of the almost four-year fight to build Noosa an outdoor community pool. Driven by a need for an Olympicsize pool, the group worked tirelessly throughout the struggle to ensure Noosa Shire locals and visitors could enjoy a community aquatic centre by continuously lobbying local and

State Government. Former NOPA president Frost said while the Noosa Council opened the Noosa Leisure Centre in 1993, the community desperately wanted a pool. “The local community was frustrated by the fact the 25m pool at Tewantin State School had too many restrictions; the public could only use it after school hours, there was a lack of water space with only six lanes with a restricted width of 1.8m,” Mr Frost said. The fight for Noosa’s 50m pool faced an array of challenges throughout the three-and-a-half year struggle, but NOPA never gave up. Mr Frost said council seemed reluctant at first to discuss the idea of a 50m pool for Noosa. “People found it difficult to come to grips with providing a 50m pool,” he said.

“You have an ocean to swim in, was the response. They were so far out of their depth. The only councillor prepared to sit down and listen to us was Bob Abbot.” In 1996 the then CEO of Noosa Council Bruce Davidson said research conducted by the Brisbane City and Caboolture Shire councils found basic, outdoor, unheated 50m pools received minimal use and were expensive to operate. Then in 1997, the discovery of the near-endangered delicate mouse on the 2ha site in a council-commissioned flora and fauna study almost saw the project halted but a strict environmental plan ensured the proposed plan could progress with minimal disruption to the marsupial. Time and again the community and NOPA pulled through to continue the fight, holding a swimathon with more than 100 swimmers at the Tewantin pool in March 1996 to raise

funds for the swimmers selected to compete at the Atlanta Paralympics, while NOPA worked hard to keep the issue in the local papers and at the forefront of the local government’s mind and budget. “The media were enormous in their constant support to our cause,” Mr Frost said. In 1997, a $1 million State Government subsidy under the National Standard Sport Facilities Program helped to fund the final project that cost over $2.6 million. The Noosa Aquatic Centre was officially opened on Saturday 1 May 1999, three and a half years from the first public meeting held at Good Shephard Lutheran College in 1995. Then Premier Peter Beattie joined hundreds of locals to officially open the facility, where skydivers, helicopter rescue displays, diving demonstrations and a dive-in movie marked the occasion.

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Labor's Denham runs for council FORMER State Election candidate and Labor party member Mark Denham has announced he will run in the 2016 council elections. Mr Denham made the announcement at the Noosa ALP annual Black and White Gala Dinner held at the Waterfront Restaurant on Saturday 28 November. In a statement to the media, Mr Denham said he believed he was “up for the challenge”. “I am committed to my community and the desire to see local people and businesses prosper and grow,” he said. “I believe a council that has balanced representation will operate in the best interest of the whole community.” Mr Denham, who spoke at the Gala dinner alongside Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, said he would work with the state and federal governments to ensure Noosa received “its fair share of available revenue”. “I believe the ratepayers deserve a more balanced and proactive community approach to ensure services the council is responsible for are efficient, effective and fiscally sound (and) that existing infrastructure is

Mr Denham made his announcement at the Noosa ALP annual Black and White Gala dinner where Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk was the guest of honour.

Local Mark Denham has announced he will run for election in the 2016 Council elections to be held in March. maintained appropriately and improved in a timelier manner,” he said. “I want to ensure new infrastructure projects look towards the future and allow for community growth, not

just the here and now.” Mr Denham said he believed honesty was an important attribute in a council. “I am a Labor person with Labor values,” he said. “I believe in equal

opportunity for everyone and want to work as a team with other councillors to bring a fresh and balanced view of what our community can achieve.” Mr Denham joins fellow council candidates Cr Joe Jurisevic, Cr Frank

Mum's plea for toddler space A NOOSA mum is calling on community support to petition Noosa Council in a bid to create an innovative, gated toddler play space at Noosa Junction. Noosa Junction Play was launched by mum-of-two Simone Chong, who said she was frustrated by the lack of age appropriate playgrounds in the Noosa area for children up to five years old. Simone said Noosa’s little kids needed a nearby place to play and learn, a place that invited imagination, connection and openness that brought locals together and drew visitors from far afield. “With the planned Coles expansion on the former Noosa Bowls Club site, it’s time for the community to have their say about what infrastructure and facilities for families they’d like to see at Noosa Junction,” she said. As a Noosa Junction local, Simone said she would love to hear ideas that supported families and helped grow the local area. “There are no playgrounds in Noosa suitable for a toddler age-group," Simone said. “Few are gated. Most have equipment containing large openings, drops, rungs and frames that little people cannot navigate. The Pirate Park at Noosaville is often inundated with older, stronger children who race and barrel

Mum-of-two Simone Chong, pictured with sons Zavi and Kai, is calling on local support for a kid-safe play space in Noosa Junction. Picture: KARINA MAY. around, making it unsafe for smaller kids. “No play spaces in the area have ramps, making it difficult for parents or grandparents with prams or wheelchairs to access equipment, if they also have other young-aged mobile children with them." Simone said the benefits to the local community and visitors to the Noosa Junction would include a safe, gated place for adults with young children to meet and play, while being close to

public transport and shops. Simone’s vision for a play space would also include shade and rain cover for all-weather use, as well as scope to develop adjacent dining outlets so parents can dine out while their children play safely. “We need your signature to help make this happen,” she said. Anyone who would like to know more or share their ideas can visit www. noosajunctionplay.wordpress.com or email njplay@optusnet.com.au.

Pardon, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Sandy Bolton, Brian Stockwell, Aaron White and the only mayoral candidate at this stage, Cr Tony Wellington, in the race for the 2016 council elections.

Boyd eyes council seat USC lecturer and surf life saver Steven Boyd has announced his candidacy for the Noosa Council elections. Father of four Dr Boyd says he is passionate about ensuring the Noosa experience of the bush and beach is available for generations to come, while also supporting new innovative industries and local business start-ups that will be key to sustain the famous Noosa lifestyle. Dr Boyd said high-speed internet connectivity was an essential part of the infrastructure needed for the Noosa shire to thrive and said he would work diligently to speed up the process to bring reliable services to every business and home. As a past director of the Noosa Biosphere, Dr Boyd said he would like to see council lead the way in encouraging children to be more engaged with the natural and social environments. “We live in one of the most beautiful places on the planet,” Dr Boyd said. “It is our duty to guarantee that beauty to be enjoyed for generations to come.” Dr Boyd said as a councillor, he would work hard to sustain the

USC lecturer Dr Steven Boyd has announced he will run in the 2016 council elections. Noosa way of life and to provide future opportunities for local children. Dr Boyd, who lectures in business and project management, said he was looking forward to taking on the challenge of public service and anyone who wanted more information on his election platform could visit his website www.stevenboyd.org.au.

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SUMMER READING CLUB Get lost in a good book this summer! Sign up from 1 December at any library. Collect your Summer Reading Pack at the desk. CHRISTMAS MAKE IT-TAKE IT! Christmas art and craft after story time. Noosaville Library Tuesday 15 December 10am-12 noon Cooroy Library Wednesday 16 December 10am –12 noon 5 yrs FREE, bookings required CHRISTMAS STORY TIME Christmas stories and songs. There may even be a special visitor! Noosaville Library Tuesday 22 December 10am – 11am Thursday 24 December 10am – 11am Cooroy Library Wednesday 23 December 10am – 11am All ages, FREE, no bookings required. OZOBOT CODING WORKSHOP Fun and simple coding workshops using Ozobot miniature robots Noosaville Library Friday 18 December 10am–11am Thursday 14 January 10am-11am Cooroy Library Thursday 17 December 10am-11am Thursday 21 January 10am-11am 7-10yrs, FREE, bookings required. TALKING TURTLES WITH COOLUM & NORTH SHORE COAST CARE Learn about the endangered loggerhead turtle. Noosaville Library Monday 11 January 10-11.30am 5 yrs + bookings required. Gold coin donation. CRAFTIVITY Join our free form art and craft session. Noosaville Library Wednesday 13 January 10am-12noon Cooroy Library Wednesday 20 January 10am-12noon 5 yrs + FREE, bookings required. LEGO LOUNGE Give your imagination a workout in the free play Lego Lounge. Noosaville Library Tuesday 19 January 10am-12noon Cooroy Library Tuesday 12 January 10am-12noon All ages, FREE, bookings required.

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NOOSAVILLE LIBRARY WARHAMMER CLUB GLASS WORKSHOP Bring your regiments of fantasy Tuesday 15 December for kids 7yrs + miniatures to play battle games. Create your own design and sandblast Noosaville Library Wednesdays 6 & 20 January, 10am-12 it onto a glass vessel of your choice. Fantastic Christmas gift! Joanna Bone noon & Aaron Micallef, Glass Artists. Every Saturday 9:30am-1pm 3 sessions: 10.30am, 11.30am, 1pm 12+ FREE, no bookings required. Bookings and pre-payments essential $12 per child COOROY LIBRARY POKEMON CLUB Kids, come along and play DS Pokemon games and swap Pokemon cards. Cooroy Library Saturday 12 December 9.30-11.30am Saturday 9 January 9.30-11.30am 8 yrs + FREE, no bookings required. COOROY ROOF TOP CINEMA HOME ALONE (G) Cooroy Library Friday 4 December from 7.30pm HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 (G) Cooroy Library Friday 8 January from 6.30pm Presented by Starry Nights. For more information visit www.starrynights.com.au All ages, entry by donation.

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Sex Party's quest for the good nudes THE Australian Sex Party has stepped up its push to have Alexandria Bay recognised as an official nudist beach, sending a submission to all Queensland MPs, as well as every local council, chamber of commerce and member of the Queensland Tourism Industry Council. The party’s submission claims the legalisation of A Bay as a nudist beach could bring in as much as $50 million to the local economy. In their submission, the Australian Sex Party said naturism not only had profound socio-cultural and psychological benefits, it also “appears to be a substantial and lucrative niche market in tourism”, suggesting a nudist beach in Noosa could result in “$50 million or more”. “Naturism is perfectly suited to Noosa and given European culture regarding nude beaches, these tourists will be particularly attracted to the existence of a nude beach at Alexandria Bay,” the submission said.

The submission predicts the 1.2km long stretch of A Bay could attract 200 naturists per day during the week and up to 500 people per weekend day, translating to 2000 naturists a week or 100,000 per year. “Who would inject at least $40 million per annum into the Noosa Economy, assuming the average tourist spend, when in fact naturists are demonstrably more affluent and are likely to have both longer than average and more frequent stays,” the submission said. “The Australian Sex Party estimates an immediate regional economic benefit of at least $50 million per annum achieved through (the) support for a simple legislative change.” Australian Sex Party Queensland branch acting president Mark McGovern said the party was seeking to change a section of the Summary Offences Act that outlaws “wilful exposure” giving local councils the

power to make certain areas exempt. “Local councils are more familiar with their coastlines and more responsive to their communities than the State Government, and if the Act were to be amended would be encouraged by the Sex Party to provide such beaches so that they are accessible to all,” he said. Mr McGovern said community support for clothingoptional beaches in Noosa exceeded 80 per cent of the local population. The Sex Party’s submission has been sent to every Queensland Member of Parliament, every local council, every chamber of commerce and industry and every member of the Queensland Tourism Industry Council, and the party is hopeful of a positive outcome. “The Queensland Branch of the Australian Sex Party looks forward to the ‘Smart State’ behaving as such,” Mr McGovern said.

The Australian Sex Party held a clothing-optional public meeting in October this year to gather support for a change to legislation to give councils the power to allow nudist beaches.

Bags that come back for more SOME 25 volunteers put the needle to the metal in the first Boomerang Bag sewing bee at the Giraween Sports Centre on Monday (30 November). Event organiser Desire Gralton said the group effort went “extremely well” with 12 completed bags handed over to Noosa Council community engagement manager Debra Bambrook in the afternoon. “There was a job for everyone - while some stamped the pockets with the Boomerang Bags logo, others were on hand to iron the pockets and handles to make it easier to sew, pin the handles and pockets to the ready-cut bags and then sew it

all together,” she said. “Through an excellent team effort we managed to complete the first 12 bags that are destined for Noosa Council offices in Tewantin, and were able to cut hundreds of bags and handles ready to be transformed into Boomerang Bags.” The Boomerang Bags will first be used by Noosa Council, but once more are made they will be used in local shops to help reduce single-use plastic bags. Ms Bambrook said the Boomerang Bag initiative was a “terrific grass-roots solution” for anyone who might forget to bring their reusable bags to the

supermarket. “Supermarket shopping bags are not recyclable and are a major environmental problem,” she said. “They do not break down in landfill and pose a major threat to marine life and to the ecosystem. We want people to stop using them. The Community Jury has good reason to list banning plastic bags and council supports the Boomerang Bags initiative.” Desire said she would love to thank all the volunteers who dropped by throughout the day to help with the sewing. “I hope through the process new friendships were formed

and that we all learned a bit more about the role we can play in reducing plastic pollution,” she said. To help support the program, the Sunshine Linus Incorporated group donated beautiful handmade bags that will be stamped with the Boomerang Bag logo and sold at the special screening of Bag It to be held at The J on Thursday 10 December, from 6.30pm, with all funds raised going back into the project. Regular sewing bees will be held from after the school holidays, but anyone interested in ready-made sewing packs to complete at home can contact Desire on 0427 596 478.

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Electric bus trial gets postponed

Driving force: Tourism Noosa industry business developer Juanita Bloomfield and Councillor Sandy Bolton at the Noosa Country Drive launch at Cooroy Library on Monday (30 November).

By JOLENE OGLE THE planned trial of electric buses in Noosa has come to a grinding halt as Noosa Council cancels the bus manufacturer’s contract. In a statement to the media, Noosa Council announced it is looking for a new contractor to power the trial after it was advised the manufacturer couldn’t deliver the buses by the agreed deadline. Mayor Noel Playford said the delays were unfortunate. “I am disappointed the trial won’t begin during my time in council, but I am confident we’ll see electric buses on Noosa’s roads next year, given council’s strong support for the trial and keen interest from a number of manufacturers,“ Cr Playford said. Council’s planning and infrastructure director Martin Drydale said technical issues with the bus air-conditioning systems were to blame for the hold-up; as such council now planned to launch the trial at the end of next year. Mr Drydale said the decision to postpone the trial would not add to the cost, but might offer cost-saving opportunities, thanks to newer technology. “Postponing the trial will allow council to consider newer battery technology and additional suppliers previously not available when planning for the trial first began, which could de-

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The planned electric bus trial that would replace the current diesel buses has been postponed for 12 months. liver a better outcome,” he said. Mr Drydale said the delay might also allow council to source buses from an Australian supplier. A pre-feasibility study found electric buses to be a cheaper public transport option compared to diesel buses when deployed on short-haul routes. “They can be recharged with renewable energy and given that they offer reduced emissions, they represent a cleaner, greener alternative to diesel,“ Mr Drydale said. The original trial was expected to include 10-metre, 29-seater buses that

would replace the current diesel buses on route 627, but Mr Drydale was unable to confirm the details of the postponed trial. “Specific details such as the size and seating capacity of the buses will be finalised as part of the contract negotiations,” he said. Deploying electric buses stands to be a first for Queensland, offering Noosa a unique and marketable public transport option. “Council looks forward to trialling electric buses on Noosa’s network next year,“ Mr Drydale said.

THE hinterland and country villages of Noosa are set to get a tourism boost, thanks to a new initiative launched by Tourism Noosa at Cooroy Library on 30 November. The Noosa Country Drive is an interactive website that offers a personal way to experience Noosa’s beautiful country and hinterland areas, highlighting local walking and camping spots, plus accommodation providers and a range of activities from horse riding to sailing. Tourism Noosa CEO Damien Massingham said the Noosa Country Drive offered plenty of different options for discovering all the Noosa hinterland had to offer. “Whether driving, biking or walking, visitors can create their very own touring route with the interactive Noosa Country Drive map and use the three suggested touring loops on the map,” he said. Councillor Sandy was instrumental in supporting the initiative

and said the Noosa Country Drive was a “fabulous” addition to the region’s tourism opportunities and was great for the Noosa hinterland region. “The Noosa Country Drive is a welcomed tool for existing and new visitors to the region and showcases the diverse range of unique activities and attractions in our beautiful rural areas,” she said. “And for locals, what a great way to explore parts of Noosa they may not have discovered. A night away glamping is a holiday in itself.” Speaking at the official launch, Mr Massingham said the initiative couldn’t have been created without the hard work of Tourism Noosa industry development manager Juanita Bloomfield. To find out more about the Noosa Country Drive visit www. visitnoosa.com.au/country-drive. A Noosa Country Drive map is also available at the Noosa Visitor Information Centres in Hastings Street and Noosa Marina, as well as accommodation operators throughout the region.

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Project is a life portrait LOCAL celebrity photographer Paul Smith is set to bring social media to life when he exhibits his Sunday Portrait Project at The J Noosa this holiday season. Smith has posted a portrait every Sunday to his Facebook profile for the past year including well-known celebrities and unknown citizens. He said he embarked on the project as a way to regain his passion for photography. “I was losing touch with why I did photography in the first place. “When you do something you

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love for a job it all becomes about the money,” he said. Each portrait is accompanied by a short commentary and includes well-known faces such as James brown, Florence Welsh, Pete Evans and Ian Thorpe, just to name a few. Paul said one of the challenges of this project was seeing the effect one photo could have on a lot of people. “It’s been interesting. I don’t mind the feedback, I think that’s great, but it’s when (the com-

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ments) were nasty that it wasn’t OK,” Smith said. Arguably the most controversial portrait was that of Week 22 which showed a young boy smeared in blood pointing toy guns at the lens. Paul said he received threats after the photo was viewed more than 23,000 times on social media. “It’s funny because it was a campaign against violence and it turned into something quite violent,” he said. Although the project was chal-

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lenging and difficult, Smith said he is glad he completed The Sunday Portrait Project and plans to make up for the lack of Sunday sleep-ins from the past year. The portraits and commentaries will be exhibited at The J Noosa, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads, between 5 December and 31 January 2016. Smith will be available daily between 3pm and 5.30pm each day until 23 December. For more information contact The J Noosa on 5329 6560.

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NOOSA local Meghan Halverson will cut her locks to help raise awareness and funds for the Noosa koala. The president of Queensland Koala Crusaders will be cutting 70 centimetres from her waist-length hair in a bid to raise funds for a koala refuge in the Noosa region. Queensland Koala Crusaders aim to build a koala refuge free from dogs, disease and development which have been the main contributing factors of koala deaths. Meghan’s fundraising will help to close the gap on the group’s goal of $25,000. Queensland Koala Crusaders is a charitable organisation that works to create awareness of the threats to the koala, to activate local koala conservation initiatives and promote education about unique fauna. To support Meghan, head to Sunspace Cafe, 6 Beddington Road, Doonan, on Sunday 13 December. Live music kicks off at 12.30pm with Meghan taking the Barbers seat at 2.30pm. To contribute to this charity head to the crowdfunding page www.chuffed.org/project/ koalas-need-a-christmas-too.

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Like a duck to water FAMILY rivalry has never been so much fun as it is with the Noosa Heads Surf Club Great Duck Race. The ducks are waiting for someone to purchase them so they can race each other to the shoreline

out the front of the Noosa Heads Surf Club on Friday 11 December. Up to 500 ducks will be dropped into the ocean off Noosa Main Beach and the owner of the first duck to wash up on the shore will

win $1000. Tickets are $40 and include a racing duck plus dinner, beer, wine and soft drink on the beach to celebrate the ducks’ efforts. Anyone can buy a racing duck and tickets are

available from the Noosa Heads Surf Club, Noosa Aquatic Centre, Noosa Junction Bakers Delight and the Tewantin Deli and Cafe Takeaway. The event is part of the Noosa Heads Surf Club

nippers’ end-of-year event with proceeds of the duck sales going to the nippers. The duck race will be held on Friday 11 December from 5pm at the Noosa Heads Surf Club.

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Same-sex heat on candidates By JOLENE OGLE

Write Santa a letter and drop it into his letterbox at Christmas in Cooroy this Friday from 6pm.

Christmas options are everywhere for festive fun CHRISTMAS is just around the corner and there is a range of local family events to help get into the festive spirit. The Blue Light Santa Dance is on Friday 4 December from 7pm to 9pm at The J, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads. Cost is $8 for ages nine to 13. Enjoy great music, prizes and the new Bungee Run at the Blue Light Santa Dance. This free event is supervised by local police.

Visit www.noosabluelight. org for more information. Christmas in Cooroy Santa’s Letter Box is on Friday 4 December from 6pm at the Club Cooroy RSL. Kids should start writing their letters to Santa because his letterbox is coming to Christmas in Cooroy. Children can drop their letters into the letterbox on Friday 4 December from 6pm when the box will be near the Club Cooroy RSL as the Christmas tree is lit up. On Saturday 5 December

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the letterbox will be near the Gelignite Jack’s Santa Tent in Apex Park from 4pm. Don’t forget to include a return address so Santa can write a letter back! Christmas in Tewantin is on Wednesday 9 December from 2pm to 5pm. Browse the Christmas market stalls while enjoying carols and festive music. There will be a special visit by the Tewantin Fire Brigade at 3pm and an extra special visit from Santa at 3.30pm.

WITH Noosa Council refusing to comment on marriage equality, local LGBTIQ advocates are now turning their attention to the recently announced local government election candidates. To date, council candidate and Greens Party member Aaron White has announced in a Facebook post he will move a motion for the council CEO to “pen a letter of support” for same-sex marriage. Mr White said he had a “productive” meeting Robin Bristow and other members of the LGBTI community where they discussed marriage equality, discrimination and other “matters of interest”. “It was agreed the gay community provided a brilliant diversity to Noosa and is a valuable, underestimated contributor to our tourism economy,” Mr White’s post read. “The issue of Noosa Council’s refusal to sign a simple letter of support for marriage equality was raised and I made a commitment that should I be elected to Noosa Council

in the future, I would happily propose or second a motion for the CEO to pen a letter of support for their campaign. “If this action is somehow in breach of Noosa Council’s current Social Policy, then the policy must be amended to align with the times. Of course this would also reflect the Social Justice policy of the Greens.” Council candidate and president of the Noosa Shire Residents and Ratepayers Association (NSRRA) Brian Stockwell has also lent his support to the campaign. Mr Stockwell announced his support in a Facebook post on his page Noosa Coast and Country Campaign, stating he believed Noosa was a diverse and inclusive community and more needed to be done to recognise the contribution LGBTIQ people made to the local community. But Mr Stockwell said he saw support for marriage equality as part of a broader need for council to develop a more pro-active social inclusion policy. Local marriage equality advocate and member of

the Sunshine Coast Rainbow Network Alex Baker said although most residents were kind and welcoming to those of different races, cultures and sexual orientations, a few “bad apples” had a significant impact on the livability of the region for minorities. “Council has an important role to play in creating a welcoming culture,” she said. “Instead, Noosa Council’s obstinacy on this issue implicitly endorses the view it’s OK to treat the minority members of this community as second-class citizens. The negative effect on vulnerable, gay teens is particularly troubling.” Ms Baker said she hoped the support from council candidates was a start for all councillors and candidates to “find the courage of their convictions and create a climate of support for social inclusion and marriage equality”. “The Noosa LGBTI community and our supporters will be taking a close interest in the 2016 local government election. We’ll be encouraging other candidates to speak out on this issue,” she said.

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ONCE every year, I get the chance to be in the same room with the State’s best sporting stars, and Monday’s Q-Sport Awards was no exception. Even before we walked into the 800-strong packed room, I bumped into two-time Olympic Gold Medallist David Thiele. The former Marybourgh backstroker has holidayed in Noosa for the past 40 years, and had nothing but praise for the standard of sporting excellence. David was inducted into the Legends category at last year’s ceremony, and still swims regularly. Sunshine Coast athletes and officals were front and centre as the evening’s 11 categories were named. Gympies 94- year-old Jimmy Geiger set the tone when presented with a Service to Sport Award for his devotion to local cricket. This sprightly gentleman had the room in his hands when he thanked everyone for letting him be there and said, ‘he was honoured to receive the award but said he couldn’t have done it without his wife”. Noosa’s Yacht and rowing club’s Paul Blundell, a diligent worker, was a finalist in the Administrator of the Year. Paul was earlier nominated for the National Yachting awards for a similar category. The club will continue to flourish under the Paul’s development programme in place. Former Maroochydore Junior Mal Meninga missed out on the Coach’s title, proudly won by Cowboys leader Paul Green.

The Coast’s first winner was Dr Max Whitten the man leading the way with the new Maleny Golf Course. So passionate is the former scientist that he threw in $100,000 of his own money to start the dream of a 18 hole lay-out in the greenest part of the coast. Our final winner was Swimmer Brenden Hall who after winning Gold at this year’s World Championships in Glasgow was crowned Athlete with a Disability. The Caboolture-based 400 metre specialist, trains at the Coast Uni’s pool and lifeguard duties for Metropolitan Caloundra. The big winner on the night was Golfer Jason Day who broke through for his first major victory, and his ever devoted mother humbly collected the trophy. Mrs Day spoke of the hard times as a single parent, and at one time sold her home to finance her son’s dreams. But all’s good now, Jason has returned the favour and bought mum her new home. While we are talking golf, there will be no lack of talent over the next few weeks as some of the former greats fight it out in the newly created Legends competition. Not sure, I’d let Peter Senior play, he might have the wood on his mates after his recent Masters win. Something that is old and sadly need fixing is the Noosa Bowls club venue, and what a shame, especially if you remember back to the once thriving heart of the Junction. Don’t forget Games medallists Julie Keegan and Kelsey Cottrell were products of the club’s development programme. Big congrats to Noosa’s Kirsty Higgison and Jordie Mercer great first up victories in rounds 1 and 2 of the Nutri Grain series. Until next time.

Zonta members and organisers of the 16-day campaign events Jan Comins, Pat Cussens, Robyn O’Neill and Linda Dean outside Bunnings on White Ribbon Day (25 November).

Sea of orange ON SATURDAY, Noosa Woods will turn to a sea of orange as the women of the Zonta Club of Noosa walk to raise awareness of violence against women. The walk is part of the UN Women’s 16-day campaign to end violence against women and girls throughout the world. Zonta members started the 16-day campaign on White Ribbon Day (Wednesday 25 November) by standing at Bunnings Noosaville to help educate locals about the impacts of violence. The worldwide campaign runs until 10 December to co-

incide with the International Human Rights Day, and aims to celebrate victories gained by the women’s right movement, demand violence against women be recognised as an abuse of human rights, as well as raise awareness of the devastating impacts of gender violence. The awareness walk, Orange Advocates in Action, will start at Noosa Woods, Noosa Heads, on Saturday 5 December at 10am and will continue along the Noosa Boardwalk. The walk aims to raise awareness around issues that hinder gender equality such as

the increasing burden of poverty on women, unequal access to education opportunities and inequality between genders in sharing power and decisionmaking. Event organisers said the Zonta Club of Noosa was committed to supporting and promoting campaigns that advocated for women’s right as it was “one of the best ways to fight world poverty”. “Women invest back into the health, nutrition and education of families and communities,” they said.

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Grace takes dancer places SCARLETT O’Rielley describes her style of dancing as graceful. Natural grace, dedication and support from teachers at The Dance Centre Peregian Springs have helped her gain a place in the coveted Australian Ballet School’s Interstate Program. Scarlett is the 7th vocational student from The Dance Centre to be invited to join the ABS Interstate Program. Scarlett has her sights firmly set on a career in dancing and wants to travel the world. Scarlett said she chose to become a vocational student because she dreamt of being a professional dancer when she grew up. “If this doesn’t happen then, I would love to teach dancing instead,” she said. Scarlett has received distinctions in her Royal Academy of Dance exams every year since she began dancing at age six. “The best thing about being a vocational student is I have improved in my dancing, made great friends, and have heaps of fun,” Scarlett said. Scarlett said the other part of the inspiration came from the centre’s teachers. “My teachers, Ms Deborah Preece-Brocksom and Mr Richard Leader have inspired me to dance with their teaching and dance career stories,” she said. “They have been there supporting and encouraging me from the day I began to learn. I think they are wonderful.”

The Munna Point memorial wall is a special place to remember loved ones.

Memorial wall by sea THE Munna Point memorial wall is a special place for people to spend time remembering their loved ones. The sandstone wall is designed to face out to the ocean and is open to anyone who wishes to honour someone special who has passed.

Graceful Scarlett O’Rielley has been invited to join the exclusive Australian Ballet School’s Interstate Program.

The memorial wall was erected by the volunteer Coast Guard as a way of giving back to the community. This special place of remembrance is for those who have been lost at sea, had their ashes scattered at sea or simply had an affinity with the river or ocean.

Coast Guard commander John Milland said there were provisions for over 1200 plaques with currently over 50 requests for plaques since its opening. For any inquiries about the memorial wall or to place a plaque, phone the flotilla headquarters on 5474 3695.

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Free fun is a real family favourite THE annual Christmas in Cooroy family friendly event is back for its 11th year and is set to be bigger and better than before. Hosted by the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Cooroy, the free community event is packed full of fun for the whole family. Festivities kick off on Friday 4 December with the official Butter Factory Arts Centre exhibition opening at 6pm followed by the lighting of the Ri-Con Christmas Tree and the launch of the window

shop trail outside the Cooroy RSL at 7pm. The first night of festivities ends on the library rooftop with the screening of a family favourite movie at 8pm. On Saturday the fun starts at 4pm when Cooroy’s Apex Park is turned into a family fun day out with rides, face painting and entertainment. The annual Noosa Hinterland and Plumbing Group Great Santa Race is also back again, plus the Bendigo Bank street parade at 5pm, followed by the Cooroy RSL fireworks

at 7.15pm to end a great day. Don’t forget Santa’s special letterbox will be out the front of the Cooroy RSL on Friday 4 December from 6pm, and then next to Santa’s tent at Apex Park on Saturday 5 December from 4pm. Children are invited to pop their letter into the letterbox so Santa doesn’t forget what they want for Christmas. Include a return address so Santa can reply. For the full list of events visit www.christmasincooroy. com.au.

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ADVENTURE Sports Noosa will hold a fundraising sale on Saturday 12 December in the car park at 136 Eumundi Road, Noosaville, from 9am to 1pm. Grab a bargain for Christmas and help raise funds for drought-affected farmers this Christmas with 10 per cent of all sales to go to Aussie Helpers.

COME and say G’day to Ian “Macca” McNamara on Friday 4 December, at 11am, when he will be chatting to customers and talking about his latest CD 'Get on with it Macca' at The Written Dimension and ABC Centre Bookshop, Cinema Centre, Noosa Junction.

THE Association of Independent Retirees (A.I.R.) Ltd Noosa Branch invites you to attend the December meeting, on Thursday 10 December at 9.45am for 10am start, at the South Pacific Resort, 179 Weyba Road, Noosaville. The speaker will be Morgan’s Financial head equity strategy team Tom Sartor who will talk on the Australian equity market. Cost is $5 per person and includes morning tea. Visitors are very welcome. Please call 5448 2985 for further information or email airnoosacommunications@gmail.com

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“WHY Evolution is Satan’s Lie!” is the issue that Chris Lancaster will be addressing at Christian Fellowship of Noosa on Sunday 6 December in the CWA Hall, next to the Tewantin Post Office, at 9.30am. Please feel free to come and listen to Chris and enjoy warm fellowship with us. www.christianfellowshipnoosa.com carries all our information, or you can always call Tony on 5474 0620.

AGM NOTICE THE Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre’s annual general meeting will be held on Tuesday 8 December at the CWA Hall, Memorial Drive, Eumundi, at 6pm. Members and interested persons are invited to attend.

MANTRAS, MUSIC AND MEDITATION ENJOY 2.5 hours of peace and harmony every Saturday from 3pm to 5.30pm at United Synergies, 12-14 Ernest Street, Tewantin. Live kirtan, chanting with musical instruments. Refreshments are provided and children are welcome. This event is free of charge.

COME AND TRY DAY COOLUM Croquet Club will be holding a free come and try day on Sunday 6 December. It will be held at the club from 2pm to 5 pm. Club members will be on hand to introduce people to the sport of croquet. The club provides all

necessary equipment, including a range of new mallets thanks to a Sunshine Coast Council grant. Croquet is suitable for all ages and is one of the few sports where men and women play on an equal basis. The club is on Seacove Lane, Coolum Beach. It’s behind the Seacove Resort just south of the RSL. Just wear reasonably flat soled shoes and a hat.

TEWANTIN NOOSA RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY THE Tewantin Noosa RSL Women’s Auxiliary will hold its last meeting of the year on Friday 4 December, at 10.30am, followed by a Christmas party in the RSL dining room. The cost is $25 and includes annual fee. Please bring a child’s gift (unwrapped) for the Salvations Army Christmas Appeal. Partners are welcome. Please book with Kay now for the Christmas party on 5447 5042.

PRESENT: CHRISTMAS IN TEWANTIN WEDNESDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2015 2pm to 5pm Christmas Market Stalls, carols and festive music being played PROGRAM: 2:00Pm Market Stalls open for business 2;15Pm ukulele band playing Xmas Carols 2pm to 5pm 2:30pm Xmas Cake/Baking competition Judging Christmas Market Stalls, Carols and festive music 2:45pm Judging Tewantin Business shop window 3:00pm Tewantin Fire Brigade Visiting being played 3:15pm Carollers/ Music 3;30pm Santa Visiting Tewantin 3;45pm Colouring in Competition Judging 5:00pm Finish. GOLD SPONSORSHIP: Priceline Pharmacy, RJS Accounting, Birch Glacken Accountants, Ray White, Tewantin Noosa RSL, Noosa Travel, Austwide Insurance Brokers SILVER SPONSORSHIP: Bendigo Bank, Richies Bakery, Hang Loosa BRONZE SPONSORSHIP: Tewantin Newsagency, Tewantin Shoes, Chris Reeve & Co., Zabé, Royal Mail Hotel, Domini Design Elements, Skin Medical Centre, Auswide Bank, Orchids of Tewantin, Blue Pineapple, Distinctions Boutique, Tewantin Medical Centre, John Bird Jewellers, Sweeney Todd Barber & Tewantin Woolworths

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LETTERS

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He’s mistaken COUNCILLOR Bob Abbot is mistaken (Noosa Today, 19 November). Approval of the intensive meat chicken farm would have meant going against the Noosa Planning Scheme, since an important requirement is that intensive animal husbandry uses must demonstrate that potential impacts can be appropriately managed. Cr Tony Wellington moved a motion to refuse the application because, as he eloquently explained, the impacts cannot be properly managed. Cr Wellington demonstrated that the proposed broiler farm was likely to generate unacceptable levels of dust, odour and noise, impacting on the amenity of neighbouring residents and the local environment. There was also an unacceptable impact on the visual amenity of the area, which was part of the reasons why the planners had refused the application on three previous occasions. All of this means that the development is in conflict with the scheme. Cr Wellington also made a strong argument, with the aid of excellent photographs, that the development represented a significant traffic danger. The blind bend in Crystal Street and a number of intersections along the rest of the haul route are inadequate to safely accommodate huge B-double vehicles. Should motorists’ lives be put at risk for the sake of one business? This matter doesn’t have to end up in court. The applicant could acknowledge the long years of distress and disadvantage his unfortunate proposal would and has already caused. He could do the neighbourly thing and accept the verdict. I just hope commonsense will prevail. Julia Walkden, Cooroy.

Shame on everyone FIRST, shame on you, Noosa Today, for even printing that gratuitous and disgusting bile about the speed limit on the Noosa Cooroy Road (Letters to the Editor, 19 November). Shame on those persons who wrote it. What those Rambo morons fail to understand is that a speed limit is just that - a limit, beyond which

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it is unlawful to travel any faster. A speed limit does not mean that it is compulsory to travel at all times at that speed. How stupid. Robert Bulford, Eumundi.

Bats are chicken IT IS interesting to note that some of the same arguments against the application for a chicken farm at Ridgewood also apply to the presence of bats in Wallace Park. Odours being unbearable, bad enough to cause residents to shut themselves up in their houses, or move out for a while; dust over everything ... in the case of the bats it is faeces and urine, polluted drinking water; polluted creeks, noise, destruction of habitat and so on. Yet while the council opposes the advent of the chicken farm, it turns a blind eye to the problems caused by the bats in Wallace Park and the suffering endured by residents nearby. To be fair, at present the daytime presence of the bats seems to have diminished a little, but at night they fill the skies overhead, screeching and carrying on, for hours and hours. Council did promise that they would carry out “good” works several months ago, and a management plan, but there does not seem to be any evidence to suggest that they have started. The residents surrounding Wallace Park hope that council does act very soon, before the summer invasion starts. K.L. Fielden, Tewantin.

Unaligned THE new Captain of ‘Team Australia’ stated that, with his right hand on the tiller, his implementation of the manifesto would align with his navigation of the vessel: “Sometimes the sailor reaches the mark with rapid ease, her sails big-bellied in a following wind, and sometimes sails close-hauled, tacking into the teeth of a gale - but her vision is as clear as her destination is certain.” Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach.

Chooks rule roost ANOTHER appeal to the “no“ vote by council regarding the (Cooroy broiler farm) seems to be in the offing. Even though the Noosa Plan does not incorporate such an environmental risk, even though the residents and council of Noosa Shire have overwhelmingly “canned“ the proposal, and even though expert scientific studies have shown this folly to be a highly potential hazard to the community, someone is still pushing for this toxic venture. Stand firm Noosa Shire residents, or chooks will be ruling Noosa’s roost in the future. Mark Rose, Cooroy.

Relax and enjoy I RESERVE the right to reply to Lorraine Bird’s letter (19 November). Firstly, let me assure your readers I would never denigrate volunteers as Ms Bird alludes to in part of her letter. In fact, having read my letter the word volunteer is not mentioned. You are absolutely correct to state “I sit back and enjoy the scenery”. You see Lorraine, some 20 years ago ... I was most weeks doing one and two complete days of “volunteer” work as chair of the NICA, set-up through the national landcare program. Litigation was issued against us by a seabird rescue “franchise” that was at that time financially supported by Noosa Council to the tune of $65,000. Talk about biting the hand that feeds you, as Noosa Council has a seat on the NICA. It’s not a nice thing to do, Lorraine, to come home to your family and say to your loved ones (who did the extra hard-yards in our two businesses while I was away doing volunteer work) “Sorry about this family, I’ve been issued with legal proceedings for all those hours”. Had that not happened I would probably still be the NICA chairman or perhaps the Noosa River ranger. And finally, your final sentence is “man in the Biosphere”. Really, in the equal world we live in today, where at the women? Trevor Clarey, Boreen Point.

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YOUR front page article “Broilover” by Jolene Ogle (19 November) fails to address any ethical considerations in our treatment of chooks. Despite the proposed broiler farm reportedly meeting zonal and planning criteria, a large majority of councillors voted against the “farm”. This decision should be applauded, not because of the smell or the traffic but because the

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cage to plate method bears less resemblance to farming than it does to the concentration camp. The outcome, in this case profit, trumps any ethical concerns. You only have to observe chooks for a day to understand that, given space and somewhere to scratch and establish their pecking order, they are genuinely capable of communicating contentment. The broiler farm is just another example of an industrial practice past its useby date. I’m not saying we shouldn’t eat them at all, but we should be looking for ways to give them an hour or two in the sun ... to actually be a chook. They will probably taste much better for it and less intensive methods might even allow a greater number of genuine farmers to participate in ethical primary production. That’s what Noosa is about, isn’t it, paradigms for the future? Well done our council. Chris Hindmarsh, Tinbeerwah.

Some surplus I NOTE Noosa Council is very happy to announce a $7.6 million surplus for the 2014-’15 year. Well done! Unfortunately, they fail to mention the surplus is for last year, not our current year, in which we see spending cut-backs, the neglect of maintenance of public assets, like roads and bridges, and the delaying of projects until the New Year. The cynical side of me suggests a rush of projects in the first quarter of 2016 may be because there is an election in March 2016 and voters are supposed to have short memories, or perhaps it is purely coincidence. I look forward to watching council’s activities in the New Year. Ken Coleman, Tewantin.

Coffee crunch I THINK J. Wishart (26 November) missed the point I was making regarding the coffee shop missing out. As I pointed out hypothetically with only $10 to spare and with his assumption that the coffee would then be $5.23 after a 5 per cent GST we are still short of and unable to purchase another by 46 cents - not much if you say it quickly. Forget the tax break for the coffee shop owner, governments are not and never will be in the business to give away money and also the owner will take advantage of the GST increase just like the government. Any business that outlays even one extra dollar with only a return of that dollar won’t be in business long. Like poker, it’s double or quits. E. Wright, Sunrise Beach.

It’s a fact, Jack MIGHT the learned Mr Rutherford please accept one fact when it comes to the climate change discussion? The greenhouse effect is a fact. A runaway greenhouse effect is also a fact. After all this is what happened on the planet Venus. Could it be considered factual to say that the more greenhouse molecules (like CO2) being discharged into the atmosphere will cause the temperature to rise as the sun’s rays are unable to reflect back into space? I’m aware that volcanoes can be an instigator of such an event, but might human emissions cause a similar problem if left unchecked? I’m not certain the subsequent plant explosion will be as conducive to our present monoculture farming practices as one might think. Indeed if things get more tropical on earth, you might find a drastic cut in the output of certain monoculture farming practices. Maybe not certain facts, but surely something to consider. The greenhouse effect? Dylan White, Doonan.

Oldies but goodies HAVING been driving since 1951, I read with interest the article about “elderly drivers” (26 November). It was an attempt to demonstrate elderly drivers in a poor light, however the statistics showed that the majority (87.1 per cent) of the accidents involved drivers under 60, or as you put it 12.9 per cent were over 60. Perhaps the ‘under 60s’ represented 87 per cent of the drivers on the road and thus didn’t really have a higher rate of accident than the oldies. I was taught on a 1926 Oldsmobile ute (retard spark before cranking), a six-ton International ‘cattle’ truck and a D5 ‘crawler’ tractor (for ploughing). I believe all licence holders should do a theory test of road rules at 50 and then every 10 years from then with a driving test as well, until either ‘failed’, licence surrendered or dead. W. Scott, Noosa Heads.

Green scene seen I WRITE in reply to the letter from Joy Ringrose (26 November) regarding the old Noosa TAFE facility. The problem with Joy Ringrose and the rest of the paid-up members of the Greens Party is they never let the truth get in the way of an opportunity and that is the case yet again with their most recent letter. That facts are Noosa TAFE was constructed in 2004 yet even with the increase in population, there was a steady decrease in student numbers from 714 students in 2006-’07 to 540 in 2009’10, 509 in 2010-’11, 482 in 2011-’12, 431 in 2012-’13 to just 265 students in 2013-’14, 40 of which were from local high schools who did not attend classes at the facility. Noosa TAFE was set up as an arts-focused facility for which the council and community strongly lobbied at the time. Heavier impact trade training and other course offerings were not part of the Noosa campus development approval process. Overwhelmingly, the courses on offer did not lead to secure long-term jobs. TAFE itself closed the campus and I am continuing to meet with very senior Ministers of the government to negotiate its return to local hands for a jobs training facility. I would suggest to Joy Ringrose and her other Green Party members that they try lying straight in bed at night as it might improve the accuracy of contributions to your paper. Glen Elmes, Member for Noosa.

Pseudo-science READING the pseudo-science letter from Phillip Rutherford (26 November) statement, a guise of scientific fact re climate change is disturbing misinformation. So who is writing the “scientific guise" exactly? We have a responsibility for future generations and poor countries now already suffering the consequences of climate change. We are living it now? He is flying in the face of proven evidence. Does he only read what he wants to acknowledge? Multiple studies published in peer-reviewed scientific journals (real scientists) that are 97 per cent or more of actively publishing climate scientists agree: Climate-warming trends over the past century are very likely due to human activities. In addition, most of the leading scientific organisations worldwide have issued public statements endorsing this position. So that is 97 per cent of scientist studies have proven this is real and happening in our lifetime and the sheer weight of consistent evidence is too compelling. Many independent scientific organisations have released similar statements, including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), stating that all of these changes are evidence that our world is getting warmer. It is getting much hotter and with many more intensified firestorms. Independent scientists worldwide have agreed that climate change is primarily caused by excess greenhouse gases from human activities. This will impact every segment of our economy and of our population. Proof for me was to have seen a glacier, that we used to visit in Grindelwald, near Interlaken, Switzerland, has melted, gone! Marie-Louise Sarjeant, Tewantin.

Premier yes, mayor no WHAT a great night was spent at the Waterfront Restaurant with our Premier of Queensland Anna Palaszczuk as the guest. Her speech was giving a positive message to all those present about Queensland’s future. The Premier was there for over four hours and made herself available to everyone. It was disappointing that Frank Pardon was the only Noosa councillor present. The mayor, Noel Playford and senior council staff missed a golden opportunity to raise important local issues with the Premier. The Premier highlighted opportunities for local businesses. The State Government provides a conduit to China and other overseas investors, and also commented on possible assistance to start-up businesses on the Sunshine Coast. Mayor Noel Playford had a responsibility to attend and put forward major concerns like river problems, TAFE, Beckmans Road, and youth unemployment in this area regardless of his political views. The Premier works for all Queenslanders, and the mayor had a responsibility to be there for all the Noosa Shire residents. Isobell McConnell, Tewantin. noosa.starcommunity.com.au

Noosaâ€™s Weekly Real Estate Guide

The picture of peace

3 December, 2015

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on the cover

The picture of peace LOCATED next to the Great Sandy National Park on five

east wing of the home.

level acres of land, this gorgeous modern Queenslander is

An open-plan kitchen and dining space is found in the middle of the home, while upstairs a large lounge area features pitched ceilings and access to a large deck where views of the surrounding land can be enjoyed.

designed to offer peaceful rural living only moments from town. The immaculate ironbark constructed pole home is now presented to the market for the first time and is sure to impress anyone looking for a tree-change while staying close to local amenities. This home has been constructed to be at peace with its surrounding, with features such as polished bluegum flooring and high ceilings throughout creating a sense of natural beauty within the home. A spacious floorplan with four bedrooms means there is ample room for the whole family to rest and relax. The main bedroom is located in the west wing of the home and features a private ensuite, walk-in wardrobe and access to the deck, while three other bedrooms, all with access to the deck and serviced by the main bathroom, are located in the

On the lower-level, two surrounding decks take advantage of the peaceful panorama over two dams, while wellestablished, low-maintenance gardens allow plenty of time to enjoy this beautiful property. As well as low-maitenance gardens, this property also boasts green credentials with the inclusion of a twostage water and sewage treatment plant, solar panels, a 15,000-gallon in-ground water tank, 3000-gallon aboveground tanks and bore water for gardens. This property also features an electric security-controlled fence, a modern-style three-bay garage with high clearance for a caravan or boat, reverse-cycle air-conditioning and ceiling fans throughout, ducted vacu-maid, and a shelved storage room.

home essentials ADDRESS: 4 Amaroo Place, Cooroibah PRICE: $849,000 VIEW: Saturday, 10am-10.30am DESCRIPTION: 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car AGENT: Claire Tew for Richardson and Wrench Noosa, 0417 749 792 18 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 3 December, 2015

A SPARKLING INVESTMENT

beachfront auction

NOOSA HEADS 301/302 & 109/110 ‘TINGIRANA NOOSA’

Lifestyle & Investment

View Sat & Mon 12:30-1.00pm Auction Friday15 January

This is a rare offering – two x 2 bedroom apartments (one on the top floor and the other on the ground) each with a dual key operation which means each has a beachfront suite with kitchen, dining and lounge while the studio is a spacious bedroom with kitchenette. You can rent it as a complete 2 bedroom apartment or two individual ones – the suite and studio. ɒ Unrivalled position on Noosa beachfront. ɒ Caring, well established management. ɒ Fully and delightfully furnished. ɒ Excellent income. ɒ Pool, gym and even a restaurant on site.

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SUNSHINE BEACH 1 ‘HALE LANI’ 31 THE ESPLANADE Private & Perfect Renowned as being one of the best boutique complexes in Sunshine and directly opposite the beach with lovely ocean views, this apartment is sophisticated and refined. All on one level, with lift access from the downstairs car park it is definitely ‘easy living’ and so convenient. ɒ Perfect for entertaining with garden courtyard and a front terrace with a private pool. ɒ Light and spacious lounge room with glass doors for integrated indoor / outdoor living. ɒ The kitchen is functional and modern with stone benchtops and stainless steel appliances. ɒ Easy, flat walk to the surf club, village shops and national park entrance.

View Friday 11.00-11.30am Auction On-site 1pm Saturday 5 December Jennifer Carr 0412 158 433 Claire Tew 0417 749 792 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

ABSOLUTE RIVERFRONT

NOOSA SOUND 33 WYUNA DRIVE

Position & Opportunity

View Saturday 11.00-11.30am Price P.O.A

Overlooking the confluence of the two arms of the River and facing north-east, this architect designed family home has an expansive waterfront presence, a sandy beach, a jetty and even a boathouse and ramp to trail your boat from street to river. ɒ The sparkling water right out in front is visible from almost every room in the house. ɒ There are two very large bedroom suites upstairs, as well as a full kitchen and terrace. ɒ Downstairs is the master suite, living and dining, kitchen and bar and another tiled terrace. ɒ There’s also an additional carport and the property is fully fenced to river and street.

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AWARD WINNING HOME

NOOSA HEADS 9 GROSVENOR TERRACE

Prized & Perfect

View Saturday 11.00-11.30am Price $1,625,000

In a quiet cul-de-sac amongst some of the finest homes in Noosa, this Chris Clout Design home is no exception. Sitting on a huge quarter of an acre on the highest block in the street, you will be impressed with the quality fittings and fixtures on show. ɒ Stunning light beige Blackbutt timber flooring throughout. ɒ Be delighted by the kitchen with butlers pantry, stone benchtops, Miele appliances. ɒ Central to the home is the sparkling intimate pool with a captivating water feature. ɒ Only a few minutes walk to the Junction and Noosa River.

Kate Cox 0438 695 505 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

RARE 2 BEDROOM

NOOSA HEADS 21 ‘ON THE BEACH’ 49 HASTINGS ST

Income & Opportunity

View By Appointment Price $1,895,000

This is the only luxury 2 bedroom apartment in “On The Beach”. Number 21 is more like a home than an apartment , with a large kitchen and living area. Imagine enjoying alfresco dining on the roof terrace or watching the sun set over Noosa North Shore. This is a special offering. ɒ Strong holiday income and tax benefits. ɒ Stunning beachfront location with roof terrace. ɒ Recently renovated with large modern bathrooms. ɒ Rented storage locker for added income.

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PURE BEACHSIDE ELEGANCE NOW SELLING! EXCLUSIVE OCEAN VIEW APARTMENTS

ONE SOLD! BE QUICK

I N T R O D U C I N G

Ocean view living at 6 Crank Street Our Crank St project sits in the rarest pocket of Queensland’s most desirable postcode with a design that accentuates all that is Sunshine Beach. For this elevated beachside development, MBC have joined with revered designer Stephen Kidd to create the ultimate joint vision, a development that’s native to Sunshine Beach and brings a peerless sophistication and elegance to beachside living. These exclusive apartments feature: • Whole loor apartments with Ocean views • 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, designer kitchen • Spacious interiors, large outdoor terraces • Private pools for each apartment • Spacious garaging for 2 cars, • Ample storage for surboards and beach equipment

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Stephen is renowned for his vast experience, talent, vision and expertise. He has over 45 years experience in design, multi-disciplined in building, interior and furniture design. He holds a “building Services Authority” license for building design, medium rise and building design open. He studied in Australia and UK and worked in Sydney, London and the Middle East.

To ind out more about Kalani and other exclusive Noosa projects visit:

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EXCLUSIVE AGENTS: Call Mike Hay 0417 624 059 or David Conolly 0438 259 956

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PURE SUNSHINE BEACH NOW SELLING!

2 WHOLE FLOOR LUXURY HOME SIZED APARTMENTS

I N T R O D U C I N G

Beach and living combine at 39 Duke Street This is resort style luxury at its very best, a vision created by MBC, a name that’s been synonymous with Sunshine Beach for 40 years. Behold our luxury outing, 39 Duke St, elevated high on the hill, overlooking the Paciic, the restaurant strip, and where all paths below either lead you to the beach or to the National Park. These exclusive apartments feature: • North Eastern orientation • Whole loor apartments with over 200m2 of living space • 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, designer kitchen • Spacious interiors, large outdoor terraces • Spacious garaging for 2 cars, in-ground pool and BBQ pavilion • Centered at the heart of the Sunshine Beach Village • Ample storage for surboards and beach equipment

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To ind out more about Kalani and other exclusive Noosa projects visit:

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EXCLUSIVE AGENTS: Call Mike Hay 0417 624 059 or David Conolly 0438 259 956

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PURE NOOSA LUXURY

NOW SELLING! 3 EXCLUSIVE HOME SIZE RIVERFRONT APARTMENTS

I N T R O D U C I N G

Welcome to luxury living at 279 Gympie Terrace A once-in-a lifetime Noosa prestige property where world-famous natural beauty is complemented and matched by spacious award-winning architecture. There are only 3 apartments on ofer – each of them being the very embodiment of Noosa luxury and located in one of the last riverfront blocks on Gympie Terrace, Noosaville • Whole loor luxury apartments designed by Stephen Kidd • Magniicent views over Noosa River to the Noosa rivermouth • State of the art inclusions & inishes • Restaurants, cafes and retail shopping at your door • 3 spacious ensuited bedrooms • Media room, home oice, gourmet kitchen • Extensive indoor & outdoor living, secure parking for 3 cars • Each apartment averaging over 250m2

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To ind out more about Kalani and other exclusive Noosa projects visit:

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EXCLUSIVE AGENTS: Call Mike Hay 0417 624 059 or David Conolly 0438 259 956

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Get the facts before you finance You may benefit from low monthly fees, a flexible loan arrangement or discounts for bundling your accounts with a single lender. Don’t be afraid to shop around. A good mortgage broker will help you decide what is best for you. Once you’ve decided on a loan, it’s wise to revisit your loan with your broker on a yearly basis to see if it’s still the best arrangement for you.

IN the current low interest rate climate, many first home buyers may be confused about the best option for their first home loan. Choosing your home loan means striking a balance between your varying priorities. Are you after low fees? Or are you more interested in being able to capitalise on interest rate cuts? Maybe you’re happy to pay a bit extra now for protection against future rate hikes.

KNOW YOURSELF Choosing the best home loan is all about full disclosure and being honest with yourself about your finances. Many lenders offer loan repayment calculators that will help you determine how much you can afford to pay each month. While frugality generally pays, you may find that you just can’t live comfortably without a certain level of extra spending money each month, so leave yourself a little room to move if you can.

To help you with the daunting task of choosing your first home loan, Property Observer has four key tips: THINK LONG TERM Be prepared for your life circumstances to change over the course of your mortgage. You may be employed full time with a steady income, but there are lots of things that can affect your ability to make repayments further down the line. Babies, break ups and getting the boot at work can all make a serious dent in your financial plans. Think realistically about your life five or 10 years down the track, because you are about to make one of the biggest financial commitments of your life. FINANCE FIRST Before you’ve found your dream home, work on finding your dream mortgage. Speak to a mortgage broker prior to purchasing a home and look into securing a home loan pre-approval - while it isn’t a total

In the current low interest rate climate, many first home buyers may be confused about the best option for their first home loan. Choosing your home loan means striking a balance between your varying priorities. guarantee that you will be able to finance your house, it’s as close as you’ll get. Getting pre-approval can help real estate agents take you seriously and give you an idea of your budgetary constraints. VARIABLE OR FIXED? With interest rates at a record lows, fixed

rates have definite benefits. A fixed rate mortgage will lock your interest rate in and protect you from future rates hikes for a set period, usually three years. Fixed rates are also generally at competitive levels at the moment. However, there are many other factors beyond interest rates which will determine what the best loan is for you.

Individual Stylish, Free Standing Villa in Sunshine Beach! SUNSHINE BEACH 4/1 Solway Drive Immaculately renovated to a very high standard, this timeless Spanish inspired design, by local hero Stephen Kidd has been returned to better than new condition. • High ceilings, bespoke cabinetry and wrought iron, arches work in harmony together. • Numerous, fascinating indoor and outdoor spaces, to entertain in numbers or relax in privacy with a favourite book. • The main bathroom is a statement in vogue living at its best; no expense has been spared here for those who like to indulge in quality and luxury. • Lush tropical gardens, very private, surrounded in stylish brush wood fencing.

And remember, your financial decisions will determine what loans you have access to, especially now that your credit history includes more detailed information including when you pay your bills. Shopping for your first home is an exciting time, and it’s hard to reserve quite the same amount of enthusiasm for mortgage shopping. But taking the time to choose the right home loan can save you a lot of time and a lot of money down the track.

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Offers Invited Saturday 5th December 1212:45pm Lance Bussell 0403 134 420 Sharon McLure 0400 084 975

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Decked out in comfort North-facing and overlooking the Noosa National park, this recently renovated townhouse offers spacious living akin to a small house.

including the ensuite to the master and balconies at the front

home essentials

and rear. Crisp white walls throughout are waiting for your preferred

On the first level, segregated living areas are expanded

ADDRESS: Apartment 3, 17 Parkedge Road, Sunshine Beach

decor.

by way of a deck at the front looking out to eucalyptus trees, while to the rear is another patio spilling out to a level grassed

Lock-up garaging for two cars and massive storage areas make this property an ideal place to reside permanently.

area. Central is the modern kitchen with stone bench tops and a convenient powder room.

Access to everything that is Sunshine Beach is close at hand such as the surf club, shops, restaurants, coffee shops and the

Upstairs you will find three bedrooms, two bathrooms

year round patrolled and pristine beach.

JUST LISTED

PEREGIAN SPRINGS 2 Glen Abby Avenue This four bedroom family home is located on a large 1,082sqm block in Peregian Springs. Here are just a few features on offer: • Open plan lounge, kitchen and dining area • Kitchen has loads of storage space a breakfast bar with quality appliances • Covered outdoor entertaining area • 4 bedrooms with built in robes • Master bedroom features a door-less ensuite and large walk-in robe

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PRICE AUCTION AUCTION 19 December VIEW AGENT

12Noon On Site 5th Dec 10.00 - 10.45am Jonathan Tomasini 0401 807 697

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AUCTION: Saturday 5 December, 2.30-3pm VIEW: By appointment DESCRIPTION: 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car AGENT: Lance Bussell and Sharon McLure for Century 21 Conolly Hay Group, 0403 134 420 or 0400 084 975

www.rosecallaghanrealty.com.au

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Absolute Waterfront • Lifestyle or Investment Property • Impressive Presentation Thu-out • Jetty-BBQ Area with Amenities • Covered Balcony with Great Aspect

• Small Complex of 6 Only • Secure Parking and Storage • Air-Conditioning and Ceiling Fans • Easy walk to restaurants and shops

2 Connor Place, Sunrise Beach

3A 1B 2C

NOOSA SOUND 5-7 Peza Court

Price:

Inspect: Inspect By Appointment Agent:

7 Kiamba Court, Sunshine Beach

Rosemary Callaghan 0419 236 133

3 A 2.5 B 4 C

Best Value in Sunrise Beach

Bask in Surf Beach Views

• Great Corner Block • First Home Buyer or Investment Rental Property • Plenty of Space for a Pool, Boat, Caravan • Short Stroll to Schools, Shops, Beach • Private and Secure for Children, Pets • Garage with internal house access

• Panoramic Ocean and Surf Views • Open Plan Light and Breezy Thru-out • Pool, Study and Lots of Outdoor Living • Huge Garage and Storage Area • Generous Main Suite Private Balcony • Short Amble to Sunshine Beach

Inspect: Saturday 5th December 10am to 10.45am Price: $529,000 Contact: Rosemary 0419 236 133

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$998,000

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House prices off the boil in capitals THE CoreLogic RP Data November Home Value Index out this week confirmed dwelling values fell across five of the eight capital cities in Australia over the month, taking the combined capitals index 1.5 per cent lower.

GAINING STRONG MOMENTUM IN EXCELLENT SALES & CONTRACTS

According to CoreLogic RP Data head of research Tim Lawless, slower housing market conditions for Sydney and Melbourne became evident earlier in the year and continued throughout November.

Premium results start with planning and a powerful selling strategy

Over the month, Melbourne values fell by 3.5 per cent, while Sydney values were down 1.4 per cent. Hobart dwelling values dropped by 2.4 per cent, Darwin values were down 1.3 per cent and dwelling values moved 0.5 per cent lower in Canberra.

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Overall the combined capitals housing index has seen dwelling values drop by 1.5 per cent over November, taking the rolling quarterly rate of change to -0.5 per cent.

Dwelling values have fallen across five of the eight capital cities in Australia over the month, taking the combined capitals index 1.5 per cent lower, according to the latest data from CoreLogic RP Data. “The annual rate of growth across the combined capitals index peaked at 11.5 per cent back in April 2014,and has since reduced to 8.7 per cent,” he said.

Values rose in the remaining three capital cities, with Adelaide showing the highest month-on-month growth rate (0.7 per cent), followed by Brisbane (0.6 per cent) and Perth (0.3 per cent).

Sydney maintained the highest annual growth rate at 12.8 per cent, which is down from a peak rate of annual growth of 18.4 per cent in July earlier this year, while Melbourne’s annual growth rate has reduced from a recent peak of 14.2 per cent to 11.8 per cent over the 12 months ending November this year.

Mr Lawless said the latest results are now placing downwards pressure on the annual change in dwelling values.

The only capital cities where values have declined over the past year are Darwin (-4.2 per cent) and Perth (-4.1 per cent).

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More backing for airport plans GYMPIE and Moreton Bay Councils have thrown their support behind the controversial Sunshine Coast Airport expansion plans, saying the regional benefits of the “game-changing project” have been recognised. The planned project includes a new runway that will enable larger, more fuelefficient aircraft to access the airport and result in 3500 fewer dwellings affected by noise each day. The expansion is also expected to help boost tourism and international trade and contribute $4.1 billion to the local economy, as well as generate more than 2230 jobs between 2020 and 2040. Moreton Bay mayor Allan Sutherland said the Sunshine Coast Airport expansion would benefit the Moreton Bay region’s residents and businesses, especially those in the export sector. “Our council supports this project for a number of reasons including the increased international and domestic connectivity for residents within the south-east corner and in particular for our northern most residents in Caboolture and tourist destinations of Woodford and Bribie Island and surrounds,” Cr Sutherland said. “The expanded Sunshine Coast Airport will enable more visitors to access the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay regions directly - meaning significant benefits for

local businesses and more visitors being able to experience our destination. “There will be increased opportunity for export development and capacity outside the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay regions and the project will enhance connections between the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay and the global economy. “As the fastest growing local economy in Queensland and with Sunshine Coast following closely behind, this project will help to stimulate growth and development in the Moreton Bay region and support regional development in Queensland.” Cr Sutherland’s support for the project is echoed by Gympie Regional Council, with mayor Mick Curran and his councillors endorsing the expansion. “We backed the airport plan because of the clear benefits for our region,” Cr Curran said. “The agricultural and food processing industry is a significant contributor to the $2 billion GRP of the Gympie region (9.1 per cent) with multinational and national companies having significant investment in processing and production plants in the region. “The total value of exports to the Gympie economy was estimated at $455.1 million in 2013/14. Growers and processors exporting time sensitive freight such as fresh persimmons, stone fruit, processed and fresh

Gympie and Moreton Bay Councils have joined Sunshine Coast Council in welcoming the planned Sunshine Coast Airport expansion, while Noosa Council has remained neutral on the controversial plans. macadamia nuts and seafood will reap the benefits of faster time to market, reliable departure and arrival times and less risk of theft or damage.”

“The airport expansion is a gamechanging project for the region which will benefit generations to come,” Cr Jamieson said.

Cr Curran said it is also anticipated that construction, engineering, manufacturing and service based businesses in the Gympie region would have the opportunity to tender for supply opportunities during the construction phase of the airport expansion when work packages are released.

“It will potentially cater for up to two million more passengers each year and enable more flights to more locations in Australia and across the globe, such as Asia and the Western Pacific enabling access to connecting flights to the rest of the world.”

Sunshine Coast mayor Mark Jamieson welcomed the support from the neighbouring councils.

Noosa Council has decided to not make a submission in regards to the planned airport expansion, with public submissions having closed on Monday 30 November.

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Building figures reveal a drop THE Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released the latest building approvals data showing the number of dwellings approved fell 0.6 per cent in October 2015. The number of building approvals has continuously fallen for the past seven months, with many states recording a decrease. The ACT recorded a 10.8 per cent decrease, while New South Wales recorded a 2.9 per cent decrease, Western Australia came in at 2.5 per cent and Queensland had the smallest decrease of 0.2 per cent. But it’s not all bad news with the Northern Territory boasting a 7.1 per cent increase in the number of building approvals, South Australia came in with a

4.4 per cent increase, Victoria with 1.6 per cent and Tasmania with a 0.8 per cent increase, in trend terms. The ABS found, in trend terms, approvals for private sector houses fell 0.5 per cent overall in October. Per state, approvals fell in Western Australia (3.2 per cent) and New South Wales (2 per cent), but rose in Victoria (1.5 per cent), South Australia (1.2 per cent) and Queensland (0.9 per cent), in trend terms. The data also revealed the value of total building approval fell 0.3 per cent for October and has fallen for three months. The value of residential buildings also fell by 0.4 per cent, while non-residential buildings fell 0.2 per cent.

ABS Building Approvals show that the number of dwellings approved fell 0.6 per cent in October 2015.

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30 Ferris Street

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Be whisked away for a night of French-inspired Christmas fun at The Chorale's Christmas concert.

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Now for a French Christmas ADD a French twist to your Christmas this year at The Chorale Christmas Cheer Concert being held at The J Noosa. The chorale is back again for its ninth year with a French inspired Christmas concert, Wassail, where a magical performance of Messe de Minuit de Noel by Frenchman Marc-Antoine Charpentier is set to awe the audience.

Event organiser Soprano Talluah Harper says guests won’t be disappointed and can expect to be whisked away to a magical wonderland. “This year we are turning The J into a French Christmas wonderland with the gentle glow of candles, the smell of pine and the classic soft colours of France setting the mood,” he said.

The first Wassail was held in 2007 when the Bicentennial Hall at Sunshine Beach was transformed into a winter fairyland with a four-metre tall Christmas tree and has grown bigger and more unique each year. The Wassail is set to be a unique experience with the choir not only entertaining but involving the audience through a wide

range of carols and festive songs. So whip out your beret and join The Chorale to celebrate Christmas in French style. The Wassail is being held at The J Noosa, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads, Friday 18 December and Saturday 19 December 7pm. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at www.thej.com.au.

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Arts eye on landscape GEOGRAPHY, geophysics and mapping merge to create works of art at the latest Pop Up Art event at the Cooroy Butter Factory. The latest artist in residence Beatrice Prost specialises in multi-medium works, moving between ceramics, mixed media painting and carving on paper. Her art aims to encourage viewers to pause and to provoke thoughts about how our landscapes influence our identity. Beatrice will be working on site throughout December to build up a complete new series of large carved works on

paper which will be shown at an exhibition in Hong Kong next year. The Pop Up Art event at The Butter Factory is open Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 3pm. There will be an official opening on Friday 4 December, at 6pm, in conjunction with the launch of Christmas in Cooroy. To see Beatrice’s work visit the Butter Factory, 10 Maple Street, Cooroy or phone (07) 5329 6580 for further details.

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Thursday 3 December 6pm: Cafe Le Monde: Valerie. 7pm: Tewantin Noosa RSL: Fiddle Me Please. Friday 4 December 8pm: Cafe Le Monde: DJ Jasti and Elleyet. 8pm: Tewantin Noosa RSL: Little Steely Brothers. 8pm: Villa Noosa: Pete Murray. 8.30pm: Noosa Heads Surf Club: Shane Wilkinson. Saturday 5 December 6pm: Street of Harlem: Brian Ford Incorporated. 8pm: Cafe Le Monde: DJ Massroom, Benny and Nato. 8pm: Villa Noosa: Dean Ray. 8pm: Tewantin Noosa RSL: Neil Diamond Superhits Show. 8.30pm: Noosa Heads Surf Club: DJ Romeo. Sunday 6 December 10am: Noosa Marina Markets: PlanB Modern Jazz Quartet. 3pm: Cafe Le Monde: Ben Smith and NuCache. Don’t Miss: Morning Melodies with Terry Scott at the Tewantin Noosa RSL on Wednesday 9 December from 11am. Enjoy great music and sing-along to the theme of Christmas Candyland.

IT’S not only the songs, but the names, of classic rock bands which merge to create the Little Steely Brothers. The six-piece band combined the names of famous rock bands; the Little River Band, Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers and the Eagles to create the Little Steely Brothers. The band consists of a group of musically gifted friends who combined their talents into one feet shuffling, shoulder bopping band who perform all your favourite songs from yesteryear. Little Steely Brothers promise a night of iconic sound as they take you down memory road when they start the night with songs from Steely Dan, the Little River Band and the Doobie Brothers and close out the night with the Eagles. The Little Steely Brothers will perform at the Tewantin Noosa RSL on Friday 4 December at 8pm. Entry is $10 for non-members and free for members. For bookings or to dial ‘n’ charge phone 5447 1766.

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Cryptic Clues No. 7399 ACROSS 7. Travel free and prove profitless (2,3,7). 8. Firm providing accommodation (6). 9. Break the record held by a girl (6). 10. Talk about the proportion working (7). 12. A very good joke (5). 15. Was told it would be hard to read out (5). 16. Flows into the streets round about morning (7). 18. In a male disguise, one is a female (6). 20. We try a mixture that’s too thin (6). 22. Why it got harder to win with it at the flower show? (8,4).

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DOWN 1. Not having the stamp of the jobless? (4-4). 2. Search for something usually kept in a handbag (4). 3. Even cut and run for cover (7). 4. Be angry and most upset about the rain (5). 5. Vanish through the sides, having broken out (8). 6. Tries to make one breakfast? (4). 11. The novice, slim, is a foreigner (8). 13. Squeeze there is when many go to order papers (8). 14. In the beginning, we were upset by him (7). 17. Mr. Field (5). 19. When you conceal the number, want to know why? (4). 21. To the Navy, it means “damaged” (4).

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Footprint of good foodie SLOW Food Noosa held its last breakfast for 2015 on Thursday 26 November with special guest celebrity chef Matt Golinski sharing tips for easy entertaining this festive season. Matt, who is the Food and Culinary Tourism Ambassador for the Gympie Region, said local and seasonal produce was the most important ingredient when putting together a festive menu. “Start with the fruit and vegetable elements and then work around that,” Matt said. Matt also said chefs should source their ingredients from local producers who should have the most seasonal fruit and vegetables available for the time of year. Season vegetables include corn, cucumber, beans, tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini and button squash with fruit including mangoes, lychees, peaches, cherries, raspberries and blueberries. Matt put together two easy recipes to beat the heat this Christmas and make entertaining a breeze. Christmas breakfast Impress friends and family with an indulgent sweet, tropical breakfast desert. Cook and blend a pineapple, reduce in palm sugar and vanilla beans until stewy. Cook tapioca in a separate pot and add the pineapple mix. Fold through Coyo yoghurt for a creamy finish.

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The cure for what ails you A leg of ham is an important part of the Christmas feast tradition for many families, so here are some simple tips and advice when making your choice from third generation butcher Jon McMahon, of Eumundi Meats, Belmondos. WHEN searching for the perfect ham, the choices at Eumundi Meats are endless. You can buy bone-in, boneless, easy-carve, double smoked, hormone free and hams from pigs that were raised in the flourishing hills of Bangalow. Price is a guiding factor around the quality of the pork and growers who use the highest standard breeding and feeding programs as well as the process that has been used to create the ham. Traditional wood smoking is a slower process, while liquid smoke, which is applied by aerosol or by dipping the meat in a bath, is used in creating more cost-effective alternatives. A moist ham is also an attribute that people look for. The moisture should come more from the pork, not from the amount of water or brine

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Pizzas at networking night LOCAL Tourism Noosa members gathered at Ivory Palms on Wednesday night (25 November) to network and savour top pizzas at the new PK’s Cafe and Bar. The monthly networking night was a great chance for members to learn about new tourism operators as well as tuck into delicious woodfired pizzas from PK’s. Guests enjoyed canapes and site tours conducted by resort manager Geoff Hussin, while also learning about Tourism Noosa’s latest initiative the Noosa Country Drive.

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Staying safe in heatwave THE Cancer Council is urging all Queenslanders to stay safe and SunSmart during Queenslandâ€™s current heatwave, with temperatures expected to top around 40 degrees in some parts of the state. Heatwaves are hitting Queensland unseasonably early this year, with the heat persisting around 30 degrees into next week. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said Cancer Council was warning older Queenslanders and those affected by chronic disease to take extra care in the soaring temperatures. â€œKeep yourself and your family cool - stay in air-conditioning, drink as much water as possible and schedule outdoor activities later in the day, when temperatures should cool down,â€? Ms Clift said. â€œThis heatwave is expected to last for a few days, and itâ€™s important that people take the necessary measures to stay as cool as possible for their overall health. â€œBe aware of heat-related illness and heat stroke - warning signs may include muscle cramps and weakness, dizziness and a headache, nausea or fainting. â€œMild to moderate dehydration can also be an issue. We encourage all Queenslanders to look out for the health of friends and family around them during this time.â€? Queenslanders must also remember the dangers of scorching temperatures, and take sun protective measures when out and about. â€œWhere possible, people should avoid sun exposure - especially during periods of extreme heat, at the peak of the day,â€? Ms Clift said.

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Pieces of the Bardâ€™s puzzle TO BE or not to be, that is still the question. Controversy still surrounds Shakespeareâ€™s 37 plays and at least 154 other attributed works with many questioning who the true author is. Susan Roberts has delved into the world of Shakespeare and will present her research at the Noosa U3A. The talk will discuss the infamous Earl of Oxford Edward de Vere, prolific writer Sir Francis Bacon who was also known as Lord Verulam and the boy from Stratford himself, William Shakespeare. Susan will also discuss the use of hyphenation in Shakespeareâ€™s name and promises to leave guests with plenty to think about. The talk will take place on Monday 7 December at the Noosa U3A, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin, from 9.30am. Entry is $2 and includes morning tea. Phone 5440 5500 for more information.

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Beating the heat at night SUMMER can often be the best time of the year, with Christmas around the corner and long lazy days spent enjoying summer breezes and shady trees. However, once the sun goes down, summer nights can often be hot, sticky and uncomfortable. Here are the top tips to beating the summer heat throughout the night so you can stay rested this holiday season. 1. Utilise your hot water bottle all year round by filling

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FOR Noosa’s Bryce Hegarty the sport of amateur boxing has definitely opened many doors; and there was none bigger than the one he opened on the night he turned 21. For not only did he receive the Keys to the Door but was also crowned winner of one of boxing's most coveted championships the Golden Gloves. Since that night it has been a time to remember. Following his wins he travelled to Germany in October as a member of the Queensland team to box against the Germans for the Drakensberg Cup; a tournament which Queensland won. Then on his return home he had a three-day break before embarking on yet another overseas boxing excursion when, as a member of a seven-man Australian Boxing team he flew into Beijing. Reason for this was to attend a two-week special training camp hosted by China. Also in attendance were teams from Sweden, Japan, the Philippines and the host nation China. “It was certainly a trip of a lifetime,” said Bryce. “Going into China where everything is so different; trying to fit everything in. Our training and a chance to see things such as the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City made it a very full on two weeks.” The schedule was tight with three training sessions a day, Monday to Friday and then one on Saturday. The day started at 6.30am with a running session, jogging and wind sprints. The rest of the day consisted of more conditioning work plus sparring sessions with the Chinese. Sunday was their day of rest and a chance to look around. Bryce found sparring with the Chinese very interesting. “They have very fast hands; they are great counter punchers and their styles are very technical. All in all a great experience. The gym was underground with two rings and about 20 punching bags. Outside, above ground there was smog and sometimes snow; all very different to Noosa” “With regards to the Chinese fitness programs, it was interesting to see how they do things. They do more work with hand weights and also the medicine ball. Also they place big emphasis on their A.B.C - agility, balance, co-ordination. Also training there were some of the Chinese girls from their boxing squad; tough and very skilled.” Everything was centered on the Shi-ChaHay sports school an institute which covers all sports, and as such contained all the necessary gym facilities. Accommodation was supplied

at a hotel-type facility which was on the premises. However, for Bryce there was one drawback. With a big change in diet, which naturally was mainly Chinese, he suffered a bad dose of food poisoning but because of his high level of fitness he was able to make a quick recovery. “Being fit and not wanting to miss anything gave me the mental push to get back on my feet and I was able to shake it off very quickly.” Among the many highlights of the trip was without a doubt his visit to the Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China. “To think that in those days the wall was, simply man made was unbelievable, but to stand in the Forbidden City was really something else. When we walked around I had this feeling that we were travelling back in time; really a walk through history. It gives you a very strange feeling.” For Bryce boxing started at 10 years of age when he walked in through the doors of the Noosa Box Office Gym run by the former Australian Professional Middleweight Champion Israel Kani. At that age he knew nothing about the art of boxing. In all good clubs the lessons are taught propley and the importance of fitness is fully explained. Sometimes to the keen young would be fighter, the process seems to take forever; and so it did for Bryce, for it was to be three years before he stepped into the ring for his first fight. When you sit and talk to this young fighter who now has 57 fights to his credit, with 12 being fought this year, the thing that you notice is despite his record there is not a mark on his face. This speaks volumes for the high standard of coaching available to the young men pursuing this sport, for in the words of coach Kani,” They don’t box until they are ready, and I don’t care if it takes two or three years. They must be taught and taught properly, and they must understand the importance of fitness” Bryce graduated from Noosa District High School at 18, then started work in a fish market, before studying and gaining his certificate as a personal fitness trainer; thus the times leading up to his 21st have definitely been full on. From the golden sands of Noosa (where he loves to surf in his leisure time) to the boxing halls of Germany and China, along the Great Wall and through the mystic and haunting passageways of the Forbidden City, life’s journey for our young Noosa boxer has definitely been different. He acknowledges the fact that all has been made possible by his family support, his coach Israel Kani and other locals of the amateur boxing community. noosa.starcommunity.com.au

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and wine festival going under. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2016, the world’s biggest surf festival will not go under, but without the support of local business, it will struggle. The festival management has great packages to suit all marketing budgets, so email Sam at info@noosafestivalofsurfing.com if you’d like to know more.

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In Peru archaeologists have discovered pottery shards from more than 3000 years ago that depict a wavecraft known as the caballitos de totora (little reed horses) used by pre-Inca fishermen to paddle out into the ocean to set their nets, then ride back into shore. Although there is an ongoing argument as to whether the caballitos are boards or boats, the tradition is still very much alive in modern Peru, particularly around the beaches of its ancient birthplace, the World Surfing Reserve of Huanchaco. And guess what? The king of the caballitos is coming to the Noosa Festival of Surfing. Carlos “Huevito” Ucanan is a descendant of the original caballito surfers, and still builds and rides reed surfboards in Huanchaco today, and is acknowledged as the master of the difficult art of riding them. Huevito, who has never travelled outside of Peru, will be a special guest of the festival, demonstrating his skills over the Noosa Heads Surf Club Waterman Weekend that will open the festival from 4 March. Huevito will be accompanied by Carlos Antonio Ferrer, chairman of the Huanchaco World Surfing Reserve, and Felipe Pomar, Peru’s 1965 world surfing champion. Felipe, also making his first visit to Australia, is said to be the fittest surfer in the world, weight for age. At 72, he still surfs at least four hours a day, dividing his time between homes on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, and his secret retreat in the Eastern Indonesian Archipelago. The waves in both these places are not for the fainthearted. The Peruvian who beat Nat Young for the world title in big waves at Punta Rocas half a century ago also famously survived a tsunami in the late 1970s when he and a surfing buddy were sucked out to sea and had no alternative but to ride the monster swell back in. The Peruvian visit is a collaboration between the festival, the recently-declared Gold Coast World Surfing Reserve, and the Noosa National Surfing Reserve. More details soon.

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King of the caballitos Although surfboard riding is widely held to have developed from the pagan rituals of the ancient Polynesians as they migrated east from South Asia into the Polynesian Triangle, perhaps as early as 200BC, there is another school of thought that suggests surfing is even older.

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ALTHOUGH I’m not that big on usurping the cultural celebrations of others, I’ve always identified more with Thanksgiving than with the other massive economic stimulus package masquerading as a religious celebration that’s soon coming up. And let’s face it, in today’s sorry world the idea of a couple of Middle Eastern appearance looking for a place to have a baby is unlikely to have a happy ending. When we lived in America we were invited to some wonderful Thanksgiving dinners none more so than one on a chilly night in the Palm Desert where we sat at a table groaning with turkey and other delights and watched a blood red sunset as each of us gave thanks in turn, not to a god or deity of any description, but simply for being. Maybe it was thanks for having survived a health crisis, or thanks to a partner for hanging in there in good times and bad. Or just for the friends at table. In the lovely words of the old Irish toast: here’s to the roof above us, may it never fall in; and here’s to the friends below it, may they never fall out (and giving thanks around the table certainly provides the opportunity to drink many toasts). So it was wonderful to be home again and among old friends and new last week for a splendid Thanksgiving dinner in a gorgeous bushland setting. We ate and drank well, and as the conversation flowed I felt we had so much to be thankful for - health, children, grandchildren, friends, Noosa. Yes, Noosa. I hate it when people travel and come back here and say nothing else measures up. It reminds me of that spoof tourism slogan: Australia - everywhere else is crap. We will always travel. I get claustrophobic, I yearn to go to new places and revisit places I love. It’s in the DNA. But sometimes it’s so good to come home. A few years ago on the beautiful Channel Island of Jersey we came across a park bench overlooking the ocean, on which a plate had been inscribed in memory of the words of a regular occupant, now deceased. It read: “It’s nice ’ere, innit?” As we walked along the river, paddled the Frying Pan, cycled to town, swam at Dog Beach, caught a few tiny waves with old mates at Access 11, and shared the joy of our grandkids as we enter another summer of long beach days and barbecue nights, those words resonated with me. It is nice here, innit?

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Noosa fishing is firing

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WITH the start of summer, Noosa fishing has really been firing, whether it be offshore, in the river or on the beach, now is the time to plan your attack. Offshore, mackerel are pretty much everywhere, spotted mackerel are in great numbers around the reefs with spanish mackerel amongst them, most of the spanish are around that 1m mark and 6 to 7 kg but there is the occasional larger one. Looking for a bird activity is one way of getting onto some pelagics, as the fish force the bait to the surface birds will attack from above. Floating Baits and live bait have also been very popular and is producing good quality fish as pelagics tend to swim a little more mid water. Using this method you also have the opportunity of picking up some nice billfish as well as tuna and wahoo. On the bottom, Sunshine Reef has been firing with good-quality coral trout, live baits fished hard to the bottom have been the most successful option. Micro jigs have also held their own with the Shimano Colt Snipers claiming some quality fish. North Reef has seen some fantastic dolphin fish (mahi mahi) over the last couple of weeks as well as good snapper, trout and sweet lip on the bottom. In the river things have been equally good with warmer water temperatures. There have been a great number of quality jack caught in the last week with some outstanding fish amongst them, fish over 50cm are not uncommon. Live bait, soft plastics and surface lures have all worked well with the early morning and night fishing producing most of the fish. Fishing structure is the key, Tewantin Harbour and the pontoon is around the Noosa Sound a perfect habitat for jacks. If you are head-

THERE were 200 entrants at the single stableford played on Tuesday 24 November. Scratch rating (M): 71.0. A Grade: 1 Jason Toohey 12, 41; 2 Anthony Zipf 9, 40; Terry Fitzgerald 10, 40. B Grade: 1 Geoff Cohen 14, 41; 2 John Tidy 14, 40; 3 John Mill 13, 40. C Grade: 1 Peter Gilligan 19, 39; 2 Gary Colenso,30, 39; 3 Clive Hemingway 25, 39. Place getters: Chris Misios 13, 39; Lloyd Pardon 17, 39; Mal Condon 9, 39; Bart Jaques 11, 39; Niel Cole 16, 39; Colin Dodd 17, 38; Doug Rogers 10, 38; Aldo Zuzza 21, 38; David Mills 7, 38; Scott Pritchard 23, 38; Peter Wright 17, 38; Greg Wilson 17, 38. Nearest to pin: A Grade: 5th Gary Wood; 7th Bradley Juillerat; 10th Brendon Strid; 12th Darren Wylie. B Grade: 5th Raymond Waters; 7th Glenn Puckeridge; 10th Grant Birkett; 12th Michael Gafa. C Grade: 5th Mark Buckley; 7th Bruce Howden; 10th Rex Bernoulli; 12th Peter Crooks. The single stableford was played on Saturday 28 November. A Grade: 1 R Egge 43; 2 J Millis 41; 3 W Raison 40 c/b. B Grade: 1 L Bruggy 42; 2 J Naulty 41; 3 K Krogh 40 c/b. C Grade: 1 C Cummings 40; 2, G Brown, 39 c/b; 3 G Heath 39. Nearest to pin: A Grade: 5th R Vaughan; 7th GK Smith; 10th D Schwatz; 12th B Peake. B Grade: 5th K Anscham; 7th S Cook; 10th L Bruggy; 12th T Duffield. C Grade: 5th F Gava; 7th J Thurgood; 10th N Dewer; 12th J Thurgood.

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Craig Mullet with a nice jack. ing up-river, check out the areas around John’s Landing and between the lakes, soft plastics like the squidgy whip baits in the pro range have claimed some quality fish. Down towards the mouth there have been some really nice whiting taken on surface lures, baits like blood worms, sandworms peeled prawns and yabbies

have also been responsible for some big fish. The rock wall at the mouth has also been firing with trevally, jacks, jewies and good sized bream. Around in Woods Bays it has been manic for trevally with the bigger morning tides, large giant and bigeye trevally have been monster in baitfish on the surface.

On the crabbing front anglers have been getting some good bucks up towards the lakes and around the Weyba Creek area, just remember to tag your pots and to be sure that you only take the bucks and they make size. So on behalf of Jack Mangrove, best of luck on your fishing adventures!

THERE were 64 entrants in the single stableford played on Monday 23 November. A Grade: 1 Anne Martin 40c/b; 2 Evelyn Allan 40. B Grade: 1 Mary Siener 39; 2 Kay Evans. NTP on 7th A Grade, Danice Blichfeldt; B Grade Mary Siener. Ball rundown: Arlene Penlington 38; Alice Daw 36c/b; Julie Dale 36c/b; Sandra Fortington 36c/b; Delys Murray 36; Jean Beasley 36c/b; Judy Coleman 36; Diane Meade 35c/b; Bernadette Pickering 35c/b; Struan Ball 35c/b; Kathleen Anschau 35c/b; Valerie Stevens 35. There were 110 entrants in the single stableford played on Thursday 26 November. Winners: Barb Allen and Karen Turnbull 72; runners-up Mally Jane and Sharman Phillips 72c/b; third Maggie Ross and Naomi Moore 70. NTP on 7th Mandy Webb and Noreen Flood, 2nd shot on 10 Colleen Riley and Elaine Lyon, NTP on 12th Sue Smalley and Jennifer Eborall. Birdie Box on 5 Irene Harrold, Trish Berg, Di Jones, Mally Jane. Ball rundown: Judy Patterson and Raye Cairns 67; Jeni Archer and Gayna Ryan 67; Christine Dowling and Gwen Steel 67; Mandy Webb and Noreen Flood 67; Cheril Kane and Gay Thompson 66; Sandy Kiely and Delys Murray 66; Wyn Boustead and Betsy Cornish 65; Reyna Sharwood and Linda Laws 65; Margaret Schofield and Trish Eldridge 65.

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ditch TEWANTIN NOOSA BOWLS TEWANTIN - Noosa will be participating in Super Challenge commencing early January. There is a trial match at 9am on Saturday, 5 December. You also have the opportunity to attend training with Rick 12.30 Mondays and with Scotty on Thursday evenings at 5.15. John Madill’s Ladies Tuesday nominated Fours. The winners were Gill McDonald, Carol Studley, Jeanette Emery and Debbie Austin. The runners-up were Et Kellett, Eileen Macdonald, Sophie Gale and Judith Boakes. Laguna Estate Men’s Wednesdays Pairs were won by Rick McDonald and Geoff Lewis (+20) Triples winners were George Manera, Steve Curry and David Dean (+25). The Jackpot $39 was won by Teams Moss and Dean. Men’s Championship ‘A’ Singles winner was Dave Buckley who won over John McGill in a very exciting and tight finish 25/22 making it back to back wins for David. Men’s championship Fours semifinalists are team Hackett versus

Players at the Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club presentation night. team Coulter and team Wood versus team Schofield to be played at 9am Sunday 6 December followed by the final at 1pm. Ivory Palms Thursday ‘Open Pairs’ were won by Rick McDonald and Sharon Briggs. The runners-up were Thelma and Ian Sanday. The jackpot was not won and carries over. Noosa Landscape Supplies

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‘Friendly’ Friday Triples won by Ken Brooks, Bob Grott, Alan Curtis. The runners-up were Terry Nash, George Clough and Don Gull. The Jackpot of $287 was won by Teams McCallum and Donoghue. Presentation Night on Saturday was a great night enjoyed by all. Christmas Lunch is at the Tewantin RSL Club on 21 December at

11.30am for a noon start. I am taking a break for the next five weeks, so I take the opportunity to personally wish all our members and readers a happy and safe festive season. Heath Costello will be filling in for me. COOROY BOWLS CLUB TUESDAY - Jackpot pairs was won

by John Sedman and Roly Hassall, this was a very lucky day for them as they also won the Jackpot. Wednesday - Elbow Benders def Chalk the Dead, Mutineers def Belvedere, Getting Plastered def Bowled and Beautiful, Oddballs def Bandidos, Bonnells def Jinosson, Pages def Band Aids, Treble Clef def SEC, Renderers def Thunderbirds. This Wednesday is the final night of play and I am told that it is very close and will depend on who beats who this week to decide the winner. Thursday - High Rollers Ladder is again close to the end with two weeks to go with the final night on the 17th followed by the presentation. Good luck everyone. Results to date: Underwaters 42; Potukis 42; Bushrangers 40; RAG 40; Galahs 40; BAS 38; Eumundi Boys 36; Royal Flush 36; X-Factor 34; Beesting 32; Cormorants 30. The AGM was held on Saturday and new office bearers were elected - president Russell Butler, secretary Bevan Mahoney and treasurer Yvonne Pattinson. The new Committee is wished the best of luck for a wonderful 2016 and if you are interested in a game please call Russell on 0431 350 861. - The Green Master noosa.starcommunity.com.au

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Pirates show the young guns THE Noosa Pirates are calling on local businesses to support their new Young Guns program that aims to encourage players to engage with the game. The program has come from a significant reduction in the participation rates of youths in the 13 to 17 age group, not only in rugby league, but sports in general. The Noosa Pirates Young Guns program hopes to provide recourses and support for young men during what is a time of significant personal growth and development, as well as help the participants aim high and achieve their personal goals. The program isn’t a representative team, but is there to expose participants to a variety of training to not only improve their rugby league skill set but to also improve their general level of health and well-being. The training includes beach sessions, weights, boxing, education in diet, leadership development, as well as discussions around the effects of drugs and alcohol. The highlight of the program is a trip to Sydney where 20 players between 14 and 16 years go behind the scenes of local NRL clubs to learn about professional and sporting opportunities. The Noosa Pirates sent a group of 13 players to the Canberra Bulldogs grounds last year, with all players enjoying a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to play in the big league. To help fund the program, the Noosa Pirates are calling on the local business community to help sponsor the program for the teens. Anyone who would like to participate in the program or help sponsor the program can contact Tony Rutledge on trutledge@gmx.com.

The group of 13 Noosa Pirates players who were lucky enough to spend three days training with the Bulldogs earlier this year.

Grand final action keeps hotting up By ANITA ANDERSON WITH the mercury rising the only thing to match the searing heat was the hot action on the playing fields in the junior touch footy grand final day last Saturday. In really tough conditions, the juniors put in an incredible effort to end the season on a high with awesome games all afternoon. Family, friends and supporters were on hand to witness some great touch being played in good spirit and with great sportsmanship. First up for the afternoon our Under 10s got the ball rolling with some thrilling games. As the final siren sounded, the two Under 10 boys games were locked up with drawn score cards of 5-all on both fields. In what was probably a first for these young stars the ‘drop off’ came into play to determine the results, with both games getting down to three players against three players. With exhaustion from the heat and the added playing minutes Amigos were triumphant against GSLC and Cooroy scored the winning touchdown against Dancers. In the Under 10 girls division Sunshine Beach Girls and Purple Strikers were involved a tight tussle. Fire Girls and GSLC also played an entertaining match with Fire Girls taking out the game. In the final Under 10 match Pink Thunder were too strong for GSLC (boys) with both teams crossing the try line for some great touchdowns. In the Under 12 division Ryanos dug deep and pushed Flaming Piggies for the entire game but the Flaming Piggies took every opportunity to noosa.starcommunity.com.au

The GLSC Under 14-Under 16 Grand Final team. finish off an impressive season on top. In a battle that went down to the wire and was filled with end to end action Banana Splits just held on over Warriors. There was a three way decider between Tewantin, Sunshine Rippers and The Sun Setters. Season frontrunners SBSHS produced yet another polished performance against GSLC. Even with

a never-give-up attitude from the GSLC girls, a disciplined whole game effort from the SBSHS team saw them take the Under 14/16 girls A Grade title. There were three close encounters in the Under 14/16 boys division to conclude the afternoon. GSLC came in a close second against a committed NDSHS 7/8s. After a slow start,

NDSHS 15s got themselves back into the match against Dodgers but the Dodgers boys made a late charge to take the game. Match of the day belonged to Baz and GSLC (2) to take the Under 14/16 A division. Noosa Touch would like to thank all of the referees who have given up their time each and every week

throughout the season, without them there would be no touch - you are all truly appreciated. Also thanks to all of our players, coaches, managers, supporters and local schools for your continued support and growth of our game. Our new season will start in February, please check our website for sign on dates. Until the next touchdown...

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The Noosa Aquatic Centre will now hold sunset aquatic fitness classes on Mondays from 5.30pm.

Fitness rewards at sunset TO TAKE advantage of the beautiful summer evenings, the Noosa Aquatic Centre is holding Sunset Aqua classes every Monday night. What a fantastic way to finish your day, cooling down and participating in a funpacked, calorie-burning class

with instructor Delia Thomas from 5.30pm on Mondays. There is no need to be water-confident to reap the rewards of this class as your head will never go under the water, and you can touch the bottom of the pool at all times. The friendly participants,

motivating music and exciting instructor will welcome you and make you want to come back for more every week. The Noosa Aquatic Centre is located at 6 Girraween Court, Sunshine Beach. Phone 5448 0288 for more information.

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Testing times for big hitters AS THE Australian cricket season roars into life, the local cricket scene can celebrate a victorious year with two local senior cricketers selected to represent Australia against English teams. Two cricketers from the Tewantin Noosa Cricket Club have enjoyed a successful year having toured and played in tests throughout the year. All-rounder Phil Drescher was selected for the Over 60 team to tour the UK in July where he was nicknamed The Axeman by the English play-

ers who were often on the wrong end of his big hitting. Philâ€™s team won all but one of their matches, defeating England 2-1 in the seniors test matches played as 50-overs-aside games. Named man of the match in a number of games, Phil even hit a six that landed outside the ground and bounced into an adjacent pub, upsetting the drinkers. Gary Madsen was selected to play in the Over 70 team in two tests against the touring English Over 70 team, finish-

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Newest lifesavers sport today are out on patrol By DEAN SMALLMAN WHAT a grand weekend it was for Sunshine Beach SLSC and in particular its Nipper ranks. On Sunday morning the Under 14 group, led by the very patient Dan Moore and Peter Nolan, were presented to the Nipper family as Sunshine Beach’s largest ever group to complete their Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) and as such, increase patrol ranks by 22 new and fit lifesavers. After weeks of training and using all their skills they were tested across a variety of practical applications as well as theory based first aid and beach management disciplines. With Paul Brady, Sunshine Head Trainer looking on, the entire group performed exceptionally well. From next weekend these 22 lifesavers will bolster patrol ranks by the equivalent of almost three patrols. Keeping the grand theme alive, the major fund-raiser for the Nippers at Sunshine, Ten Grand in the Hand, took place last Sunday with 800 very happy draw entrants once again enjoy-

ing this much-anticipated and as always sold-out event. With 20 prizes of $100 given out it was time to hand out the $10,000. After more lead-up than a Gold Logie presentation, the number 30 ball was drawn from the barrel to both the sounds of disappointment and the sounds of rapture. The winner, Gerard Crow, is a member of the club and is a huge contributor to the club and an all-round super bloke. The third grand event was the Under 8-Under 10 carnival being held this year for the first time at Noosa main beach in very hot conditions. As always the Sunshine Crew performed well above their weight with a big congrats to Jacquie Otto for doing a great job managing these feisty Nippers. Next weekend the bigger kids are off to Maroochydore for what is always a huge carnival, and finally the Sunshine Coast Branch team - with many Sunshine Beach Members - won the Queensland branch titles for the eighth year in a row.

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Surf Rescue Certificate recipients - 22 new lifesavers for Sunshine Beach.

Nippers put through their paces on beach By DONNA FREY NOOSA Surf Lifesaving Club hosted a Nippers Carnival on the weekend for participants aged between 8 and 10 years old. It was a beautiful sunny Noosa day, hosting clubs from all the way up and down the Sunshine Coast; a credit to Noosa Nippers Junior Committee who ran a flawless carnival thoroughly enjoyed by parents and competitors. For some of our Noosa Nip-

pers it was their first taste of the competitive side of Nippers and they all enjoyed themselves as the racing was team-based. All age managers commented their group of Nippers had fun, excelled in the water, on the boards and in the beach sprints. A massive thanks goes to all the Noosa Nippers volunteers who helped with beach set up and pack up, water safety, barbecue and age managers running very excited kids through their paces on Sunday.

Beaches are in good hands - and a bed of roses Between the

flags RON LANE

AFTER moving around our local beaches last weekend it is easy to endorse the words of the president of the Sunshine Beach S.L.S.C. Craig Law when he said, “The lifesaving and the beaches of the northern end of the Sunshine Coast is a bed of roses.” It was everything at its best. Weather, great patrols moving nicely along the water's edge, good crowds, competition at its very best and our Nippers the breeding ground of our lifesaving movement enjoying another full-on Sunday morning on the noosa.starcommunity.com.au

sands of Noosa's Main Beach. To top it all off, no major incidents were reported by our patrol captains. On Saturday in moderate surf, the first round of the Nutri-Grain Series got underway at Coolum Beach with three of Noosa's people competing; Jack Moyes in the men's and Kirsty Higgison and Jordan Mercer in the women's. What a day it was for Noosa with the new girl on the block - Kirsty Higgison causing a major upset by winning Round 1 and Jordan Mercer finishing in third place. In the men's Jack Moyes finished 9th. After the race it was impossible to get the smile off Kirsty's face. “I couldn’t be happier,” she said.

“It’s my first year with the Noosa Club and everyone is so helpful and friendly.” For Round 2 which was held on Sunday, Kirsty was eliminated in the early race, but that was of little importance for Saturday shows that she has a lot of potential and at 22 years of age, who knows? Sunday was definitely Jordan's day. After some outstanding legs on the previous day the final result really came as no surprise. However, when one looks at both girls, it is interesting to note that both young ladies come from a similar background; good tight-knit family support group, all with their feet firmly on the ground. There is nothing better. For Jack Moyes who finished in 6th place overall it was a good effort

and I feel that there is better to come. At Noosa's Main Beach on Sunday morning, some 420 participants representing 13 clubs gathered for the Under 8-Under 10 Nippers Team Event Carnival. With all clubs from Noosa to Redcliffe represented it was sure to be a great day. For the little people, a good events program was drawn up with Surf Teams, Water Relay, Deep Water Wade Relay, Cameron Relay and Beach Events being listed. It is these types of events that will give the little Nippers the self-confidence needed to take them to bigger things as they progress. The fact that the big push to win is absent and is a good thing. Learn confidence and have fun, the heavy stuff will come later in life. A big well done to all organisers

and officials and what can we say about that great team of ladies on the burger stand - worth their weight in gold. All in all, a great team effort and if this is any indication the future of lifesaving is in good hands. Sunday afternoon it was on again the annual Sunshine Beach Ten Grand in the Hand money raiser for the Nippers and as usual it was an outstanding success. Ron Greentree said, “All tickets were sold and everyone had a great afternoon. We would like to thank all those involved, the parent helpers and the organising committee. In particular all those people who support us every year, your support is appreciated; without you being there for us, things would indeed be difficult.’’

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