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That’s the nipper spirit WILD weather couldn’t dampen the Noosa Nipper spirit as the Under 8 to 10 teams battled it out at the Sunshine Coast Branch Surf Life Saving Championships held at Redcliffe on the weekend. At the end of a long day, Noosa’s young nippers managed to finish in the top five in every age group for almost every event. This showed the depth of the team and what the club can expect in years to come. Parents and volunteers were all on hand to set up, officiate, manage the teams and pack up. This is no easy task given the distances travelled and the number of nippers participating. This weekend will see the branch titles underway at Dicky Beach for Under 11 to14 nippers and the club is hoping these older groups make a similar great showing in Caloundra.

Going in to bat By MEGAN OGLE COUNCILLOR Tony Wellington has hit back at claims that Noosa Council is ignoring the Wallace Park bat problem after numerous letters to the editor were received by Noosa Today. Cr Wellington said that while the numbers of bats had increased in the area it was due to the seasonal influx of migratory little red flying foxes. Cr Wellington referred to one letter in particular written by Tewantin resident Kay Fielden who said that his suggested solution to the problem was “for residents to install double glazed windows and doors to keep out the smell and noise of the bats dangling from their gutters”.

“Residents are kept awake every night by the screeching of bats jostling for places on the branches of trees in Wallace Park and by the stench that emits from them,” Ms Fielden wrote. Cr Wellington said his suggestion was in line with an independent report into the problem as well as Brisbane City Council. “Kay takes me to task because I once mentioned double glazing windows as a means of minimising impact from the colony,” he said. “This suggestion appears in the independent report Noosa Council commissioned from experts Ecosure. “Brisbane City Council also recommends this to their many residents

living beside flying fox colonies.” Cr Wellington also said that Brisbane City Council, which had more than 30 flying fox camps, had a policy of non-interference following the failure of previous dispersal attempts over a 23 year period. “A scientific analysis of dispersal attempts between 1990 and 2013 found that there was not a single case where the dispersed animals abandoned the area,” he said. Cr Wellington said recent reports in the media of attempts by Sunshine Coast Council to move a colony at Coolum have revealed abject failure showing that dispersal “doesn’t work”. “At a cost of many hundreds of

thousands of dollars, they succeeded in creating a new camp nearby and the original camp has been repeatedly recolonised,” he said. “I appreciate that some residents are frustrated with the impact of the Wallace Park colony.” “I do not question that the smell, odour and droppings are offensive to some. However I have also received emails from nearby residents who are happy to live near the camp.” Cr Wellington said Ms Fielden’s suggestions that “all councils throughout Australia” take a different view to Noosa Council is incorrect and said some councils, such as Toowoomba, now aim to educate residents rather than attempt expensive and futile dispersals.

Cr Wellington said Ms Fielden’s calls for the next Noosa Council to act on this issue are pointless because it will face the same higher government hurdles as the current council. “The Wallace Park site, because it contains grey-headed flying fox, which are classified as “vulnerable”, is now a nationally important colony,” he said. “Under Federal legislation, this further limits what actions council can take, no matter who is elected. “Noosa Council is committed to a range of actions to increase the buffer between the camp and the closest houses. “But this action can only be taken when State and Federal dictates plus local conditions allow.”

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Location shot is a beauty NOOSA has caught the eye of internationally renowned beauty company L’Oreal after a local home was selected by location scouts as the perfect scene to shoot a beauty campaign. Glen and Deborah Watson designed and built Azure, a luxury home in Sunshine Beach, and recently exchanged wedding vows at the home overlooking the magnificent views visible from nearly every room of the house. Deborah said she was surprised that L’Oreal chose their home over anywhere in the world but said it was the “international style” of the grand home which drew L’Oreal to the Sunshine Beach residence. “We spent six months in the design process, we wanted to build something really special with an international feel and that’s what attracted L’Oreal to it,” Deborah said. The accolades for Azure, which is currently on the market, continue to pour in with Best Houses Australia voting the luxury home as the best of 2015.

LABOR candidate for Wide Bay Lucy Stanton has slammed critics of the Noosa Biosphere, saying they are “uninformed”. Ms Stanton hit back at those who are calling for economic and financial benefits from the UNESCO Biosphere Status, saying priority needs to be given to preserving this unique area. “Recent lazy commentary in local print media has been characterised by insistence that the Noosa Biosphere must justify itself economically,” she said. “This is without these uninformed critics bothering to find out what a biosphere is, or investing time to examine how it is, in fact, benefiting our community.” Ms Stanton said it was a “bold move” to ask UNESCO to recognise Noosa as a biosphere, however, said the status showed Noosa’s environment was “distinct” and long-term responsibility of the area needed to be taken seriously.

Lights, camera, action: L'Oreal takes over Azure to shoot its beauty campaign. Luxury: Deborah said it was the international style which attracted L'Oreal to the Sunshine Beach home.

“It is not about preserving nature in a jar that we look upon from afar,” Ms Stanton said. “Instead, the very area we live in forms the environment worthy of preservation.” Ms Stanton said it was by “preserving nature” that Noosa residents would see benefits in the form of increased ecotourism. “During the past year, record numbers of national visitors and international tourists came to Noosa,” Ms Stanton said. “They are doing so because it is a special place, and people the world over do recognise a biosphere as a first class tourist destination.” Ms Stanton hit back at critics of community organisations, saying those that suggest such groups have “no clout” fail to see that “it is not their charter to be political”. Ms Stanton said while the community was learning to live within a biosphere and conserve nature, it was up to community organisations to restore the ecology in the bio-

sphere in problem areas such as the Noosa River. “Funding scientific work is how the task of restoration is going to get accomplished,” Ms Stanton said. “The responsibility for seeking grant funding rests with relevant community organisations to make this possible.” “Should politics be required, that job rests with state and federal members, Elmes and Truss, both of whom are silent.” According to Ms Stanton, the community’s contribution to the Noosa environment through environmental levies is “significant” and serves as an “acknowledgement” that maintaining the environment “requires effort”. “Importantly, our funding is being matched many times over by multiple universities and significant community organisations.” “A further demonstration that others recognise the value in preserving Noosa as a special place for future generations to experience.”

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Jo Beth’s in the jungle By MEGAN OGLE NOOSA’S Jo Beth Taylor is one of 12 celebrities who have volunteered to rough it in the African jungle for charity. Jo Beth made her debut on the second season of I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here! on Sunday night, forgoing creature comforts to live in a camp with other notable Aussies including iron woman Courtney Hancock, controversial cricketer Shane Warne and retired AFL player Brendan Fevola. The former TV and radio personality shot to fame in the early ’90s when she was the youngest and only woman, at the age of 22, to host a prime-time show in Australia, on Nine Network’s Funniest Home Video Show. Jo Beth, now 44, lives a lowkey life in Sunrise Beach with her son Christian and has been studying to become a yoga instructor. Jo Beth’s partner Matt Bennell said the former TV presenter was approached by producers late last year to take part in the show and, after much consideration, was on a plane to Africa by Australia Day 26 January. “I spoke with Jo Beth when she landed and she was excited to be back in Africa, it was something that she wanted to do for 20 years so for that she was so excited,” Matt said. “But obviously she was apprehensive not knowing what on earth she was getting in to.” “And leaving her family behind is another thing; I know she’s really missing Christian, that’s prob-

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Noosa local Jo Beth Taylor is ready to face any challenge. ably the hardest part.” The first week in the jungle was a rocky start for Jo Beth, she was examined by a medic after hitting herself in the face with her paddle and had to sit out of the first challenge, which Matt said was bad news.

“Her first experience was getting into camp by white water rafting and she hit her face so they sat her out of the first challenge and since then she hasn’t had to do any (challenges), so that’s coming for her yet,” Matt said. “We don’t know what to expect.”

Matt said he was nervous watching Jo Beth compete on the TV show, but wasn’t worried for her. “I’m nervous for her but not at all worried for her, I know how strong she can be, she is amazing,” Matt said. Jo Beth is competing on the TV show to win $100,000 for her nominated charity World Vision Australia. The celebrity contestants will live in isolation on a basic 800-calorie diet for the duration of the show and must compete in gross and confronting challenges to gain viewer votes and luxury items. Jo Beth has already received a luxury item when a pillow with a photo collage was delivered to her. Matt said Jo Beth was clever in that she combined two luxuries into one, “her favourite pillow and photos of her family”.

YOU will be in a whole lot of trouble with Nan if you miss Sue McPherson’s screen debut at the national touring short film festival this weekend. Flickerfest is heading to Noosa and local Eumundi writer Sue McPherson is set to make her debut with her short drama Nan and a Whole Lot of Trouble, a tender drama about identities. “Regardless of who your mob is, stories are there to be shared,” Sue said. “Flickerfest has given Nan, Min, Fuzzy and Trouble this grand opportunity and vehicle to reach large and diverse audiences throughout the country, a creator’s gift.” The short film was selected for the 2016 Australian Competitive Program and premiered at Flickerfest in Sydney as part of the Best of Australian Shorts program. Sue can add this achievement to a long line of accomplishments including publishing her first book Grace Beside Me in 2012 and receiving one of the first Kuril Dhagun Indigenous Writing Fellowships through the Queensland State Library. You can catch all the trouble at the Flickerfest screening this Friday 12 February at The J, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads, from 7.30pm. Contact The J for more information on 5329 6560.

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Grudges relegated to the past By MEGAN OGLE MAYORAL candidate Tony Wellington has welcomed a new era of co-operation and praised local conservation groups for shaking off old grudges and embracing new joint projects. “Noosa is currently enjoying a changing of the guard amongst its key community players and forefront organisations,” Cr Wellington said. “New faces are springing up everywhere; it’s fantastic that so many

people are willing to throw themselves into volunteering.” Cr Wellington was referring to the Keeping it in Kin Kin Project which is still in the development stages and will see well-known local conservation groups work together on a joint project. The Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation is currently considering the long-term project that will see the Noosa Integrated Catchment Association, Noosa and District Landcare and Noosa Parks Association Noosa work hand-in-hand to reduce

the sediment entering the Kin Kin Catchment. Cr Wellington said such an alliance would have been “unlikely” a few years ago but that the de-amalgamation of Noosa from the Sunshine Coast has “inspired a flourishing optimism”. Noosa Parks Association secretary Ingrid Jackson said the NPA was happy to work with other conservation groups to reach a resolution. “The intrusion of sediment into the river is certainly a concerning issue for water quality and fish life in

the river and lakes and NPA is happy to be working with Noosa and District Landcare on a feasible solution,” she said. Cr Wellington said the community was entering a new area with many embracing a new approach to conservation. “Even amongst the traditional, long-standing players, there is a new approach to co-operative engagement. “This is particularly evident amongst our peak conservation groups,” he said.

“Whilst a few of the old guard may like to nurture their grudges and resentments, most realise that we are entering a new era of communal cooperation in the shire. “Inevitably this new cohort is not interested in old wars or even old ideas. “They want to get on with the business of developing Noosa into the progressive, broad-thinking and welcoming place we idealise. “Bring it on,” he said.

Your say on transport woes Hot button issues COUNCIL candidate Mark Rodriquez is calling for community members to have their say in Noosa Council’s online Transport Strategy Survey, saying its “worthwhile” if you are concerned about Noosa’s future transport needs. Mr Rodriquez said after completing the online survey he found some of the options for answers to be “limited”, but was able to add comments and thoughts at the end of the survey. Mr Rodriquez said his ideas for transport in the Noosa area started with providing tourists with more information about parking options and bus timetables to help reduce the flow of traffic in busy areas, as well as an increase of

free park-and-ride services. Mr Rodriquez questioned the validity of a car park at the Noosa Heads Lion’s Park, saying it was counterproductive. “Take parking out of the Lions Park at Noosa to discourage cars driving down there,” he said. “This is a public park which needs to be available for recreation, especially at holiday time. It seems counter-intuitive to say ‘use our free bus but bring your car down here’.” An increase in water taxis, electronic parking-availability signage and a restriction on boat trailers along Noosa Parade were also high on Mr Rodriquez’s list of suggestions.

Riding for change: Mark Rodriquez said he recently bought a new bike to be part of the solution to Noosa’s transport woes.

MAYORAL candidate Sandy Bolton has set her sights on traffic hot-spots after the initial stage of public feedback on the Transport Strategy comes to an end. Cr Bolton said the state of Noosa’s roads and intersections are set to be major campaign issues for all candidates leading up to the March elections and that the council needs to fix the roads before alternative transport options can be put in place. “An effective transport strategy will decrease pressure on current high traffic areas and the constant battle for parking,” Cr Bolton said. “An innovative transport strategy can position Noosa as a leader in cost-effective

alternative transport solutions that are fun, practical and embraced by the whole community.” But Cr Bolton said a road upgrade and safety program were needed before “truly effective” transport alternatives could be implemented. Cr Bolton said if elected as mayor she would focus on road hot-spots including Tewantin’s Beckman’s Road by-pass, Cooroy’s Myall, Elm and Diamond Street intersections, Noosaville’s Ernest Street/Hilton Terrace intersection, Lake Weyba turnaround and Castaways Beach T Zone. “Under my leadership these essential road safety measures and upgrades will be implemented in a succinct, staged plan that is realistic and

Sandy Bolton says transport will be a major issue. achievable,” Cr Bolton said. “There are many options that could be considered Park n Free Rides, an increase in internal bikeways, private/ public partnerships for shuttles and ‘carless getaways’, walkways and pedestrian linkages. “These types of alternative transport solutions will be good for the environment, good for our economy and good for the people.”

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Council is blind to hinterland potential COUNCIL candidate Ken Coleman has criticized the current Noosa Council saying it lacks vision and is missing out on potential economic growth by ignoring the Noosa hinterland. Speaking at the Cooroy Sports Hub last Thursday, 4 February, Mr Coleman referenced the 2015 council commissioned Community Profile report and said the findings indicate something needs to be done to boost Noosa Shire’s economy. Mr Coleman said the solution is creating a “more diverse economy” and becoming “less reliant” on the “Noosa brand and its existing image” which can be achieved by investing in the Noosa hinterland. “I can see Cooroy becoming a centre for industry and growth in its own right (and) the way for this to happen is for Cooroy to seize opportunities as they arise,” he said. Mr Coleman said the current construction of the Cooroy Interchange, due for completion late 2016, has the possibility of becoming a gateway to the Noosa Shire through Cooroy. “This interchange could become the jumping off point for holiday makers who want to experience Noosa but don’t want to pay Hastings Street

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Ken Coleman says the current council lacks vision. prices,” he said. Mr Coleman said Noosa Council was “pre-occupied” with current problems and could not see the “opportunities” which lay in the hinterland. “If Noosa wants to solely focus on traditional tourism, and it seems that it does, then the hinterland can capitalise on the growing eco-tourism industry, combined with an already burgeoning organic produce and livestock industry, and become a destination in its own right,” he said. “There are hundreds of

positive, innovative ideas for bringing the hinterland into its own and turning Noosa Shire from a fading, one level economy into the vibrant, exciting place it used to be.” But Mr Coleman said this couldn’t be achieved if the “council has no vision”. “And, believe me folks, right now, it has no vision,” he said. “It doesn’t have the vision to see that by encouraging innovation and by being a little bit flexible, it will allow people with ideas to invest in their own community.”

WITH the official announcement of the local government election, Noosa hopeful Brian Stockwell has released the first of his three policy platforms saying priority should be given to “improving livelihoods” rather than the “endless pursuit of growth at any cost”. “Improving our livelihoods doesn’t have to come at the expense of our landscapes and lifestyles,” Mr Stockwell said. “Whether paid worker, unpaid volunteer or parent, our livelihood is the combination of income, capabilities, assets and other resources which can be utilised or exchanged to earn a living and satisfy our needs as individuals and as a community.” Mr Stockwell said his previous roles as principal ecologist and the Sunshine Coast regional director for the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation has given him the “knowledge, networks and know-how” to drive an agenda that “blends the community’s vision of environmental excellence” with the “aspiration of a dynamic and resilient economy”.

Brian Stockwell says he wants to blend the community's vision of environmental excellence. Mr Stockwell said Noosa’s main industry was tourism and that in order to “iron out the cyclical nature of the industry” focus needed to be on the “value not the volume of tourists.

“We should target strategies that drive dollars through the community when we are in a tourism or construction trough rather than create more peak holiday traffic chaos.” Mr Stockwell said he had spoken with Pomona and Peregian residents who raised a number of concerns about the “out-of-date” planning scheme, broadband connectivity and council staff culture. The policy outlines a range of shire-wide strategies aimed at creating more opportunities for start-ups in the priority industries such as health and wellbeing, rural enterprise, digital, environmental and creative industries. “Council should introduce measures to reduce red-tape, increase flexibility in the planning scheme and partner with business and industry groups to enhance economic diversification and build skills for both individuals and small businesses,” he said. “We should aim to facilitate the growth of fledgling enterprises from home business to shared space incubators, to own premises and upward to global business.”

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LET’S PROTECT OUR VULNERABLE WOMEN & CHILDREN In 2015 Australians really tuned in to the horror of domestic violence. It was a long time coming but, thanks to Rosie Batty and many others, awareness and the determination to act are now spreading throughout our country. Like the rest of Australia, Noosa has a domestic violence problem. This issue is sizeable and more must be done to address it. Right now there is no crisis centre in our shire– a shelter for times when women and children find themselves cast out of their homes or are otherwise under threat. Our community must ensure that no more Noosa women and children are forced to sleep on the floor of Maroochydore Police Station as a temporary shelter. We need to find the will and the funds to create a crisis centre in Noosa. I’m committing myself to this project. I believe that, as a community, we’re up to it and that we should get on with it.

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Joyce blows 95 candles JOYCE Faunce celebrated her 95th birthday surrounded by friends and fellow swimmers when members from the Noosa Master Swimmers Club threw Joyce a party to remember. The club members and Joyce’s friends, some travelling from France for the event, gathered at the RACV Resort for a luncheon to celebrate the milestone birthday. Joyce is admired by many having represented England in the 1938 Empire Games in Sydney at just 17 years old, however her dream of attending the Olympic Games was put on hold after the

declaration of World War II. Joyce went on to marry in 1943 and raise three children. In 1957 Joyce and her family immigrated to Australia, settling in Sydney initially, and 40 years later relocated to Noosa. With swimming still on Joyce’s mind, she attended the opening of the Noosa Aquatic Centre on 1 May 1999, and was inspired to join the Noosa Masters Swim Club and soon established several national records for freestyle and backstroke in her age group as well as becoming the club’s secretary at the age of 80.

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Pet supplies like no other The Cooroy Sports Hub has a new modern look and funky family vibe.

Sports hub changes hands THE Cooroy Bowls Club has undergone a complete makeover, morphing into a family friendly function centre after a recent change of ownership. Privately purchased in 2014, it is now known as the Cooroy Sports Hub, and has been developed to be a more inclusive centre servicing all sporting, service groups and the broader community. Extensive renovations have created a modern, relaxed, open space that creates a friendly and inviting ambience. The greens usage, which still serves traditional bowling has been relaxed to include barefoot target bowls, mini

golf, putting and other soft child activities. The main features include a large open dining area, stage and polished concrete dance floor, comfortable lounge area and a modern boardroom. The outdoor areas include a beer garden and alfresco herb garden for evening dining. Dinner is available from Wednesday to Saturday with well-known ex-Noosa chef Lex Williams impressing the regular clientele with his creative range of locally sourced cuisine at hinterland prices. Enjoy a special Friday evening with Sundowners special drink prices, fun activities on the greens and dj music cre-

ating a very family oriented afternoon. This is followed by Friday night jazz with Chris Cummins and the house speciality pork spare ribs in “white trash” bourbon sauce. The new look Sports Hub is aimed to attract young families, sportsmen and general good fellowship with it’s token $1 membership fee, lack of pokies or anything “that may hinder a good yarn”. The Sports Hub is a popular function centre, catering for birthdays, anniversaries and celebrations. For more information or to book your next function, contact the hub on 5472 0907.

ROCCO'S Pet Supplies are a bark above the rest with a wide variety of pet products and friendly, local staff on hand to help you with all your pet needs. Rocco’s Pet Supplies stocks everything you need for the family pet from collars and leads to top brand food and kennels. Rocco’s hasn’t forgotten the family fish or pet bird with a wide variety of seed and advice to make your furry, winged, or scaly friend as happy as ever. Dogs will wag their tails at the great range of raw treats, grain-free biscuits, beds and kennels and the cats will be smiling with the gorgeous range of collars, toys and littler trays. Rocco’s stocks only the best with the latest brand of dog and cat food arriving fresh from New Zealand; ZiwiPeak is the diet nature intended for the health and well-being of your pets with 93 per cent real meat and organs conveniently bagged for your pooch or kitty. Rocco’s Pet Supplies

Chey has everything you need to keep your family pet happy and healthy. prides itself on its competitive pricing, but why not join up to Rocco’s Pet Gang while you’re in store to receive further discounts and stay up-todate with specials. Rocco Pet Gang members receive five per cent discount on purchases including the important flea and tick treatments for your cat or dog.

Members will also be the first to know of instore specials and can take advantage of these when they next visit the store to pick up Fido’s treats. Rocco’s Pet Supplies is located at 4/2 Opal Street, Cooroy. If you would like to speak with one of the friendly team members, call the store on 5442 5655.

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Have your pain or injury assessed by a Physio free At Back In Motion Cooroy we do things differently. We offer all clients a Free Initial Assessment. In a 20 minute consultation, a qualiied Physio will assess your pain or injury at no expense to you.

Improve your strength & condition to prevent injury We are now offering a range of effective and gentle yet challenging classes in our state-of-the-art itness and Pilates studio. Ask about our; t Free Pilates assessment and range of class formats t Mums and Bubs classes for new mums and babies t Strength & Conditioning classes – great for those with bone density or balance issues

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Always the right time to catch up AMERICAN singer Cher once had a big hit ‘If I Could Turn Back Time’, well I certainly did exactly that last weekend when I had the pleasure of catching up with Moscow Olympic team-mates Graeme Brewer and John Rogers. Both had celebrated swimming careers with Brewer a bronze medallist and national lifesaving champion – while JR coached numerous Australian Swim Squads and is the brother of three-time National Ironman Champion Barry. Our trip down to Brisbane was filled with several stories in and out of the pool, and the lead up to the 1980 games. Some may remember the boycott

Benny’s

beat BENNY PIKE

due to Russia’s invasion of Afghanistan, but a majority unaware of the extreme pressure games athletes were under from government pressure in the weeks leading up to the August event. I suppose the strangest aspect for me when we lined up to march into the 100,000 packed stadium was the team in front of us. Believe it or not, it was from Afghanistan, mainly the shooting team. Noosa Aquatics Centre are truly blessed to the calibre of coaches

with Graeme and JR to help guide the future. Although taking nothing away from the previous coach Brian Stehr who also had a great formula in place, and had coached Olympic gold medallist’s Melanie Wright and Brittany Elmslie. While both spoke highly of the venue and management – they like many other centres – are facing a growing problem, volunteers. Yes sadly it appears the day of volunteers could be coming to an end, and that my friends will be a disaster. I involved myself in the discussion with the pair, telling them that most sports are under similar problems and wasn’t just the NAC. I know all sports are different, but getting

someone to lend a hand is just the Aussie tradition. I can assure you that nearly all Noosa events – sporting or otherwise – would not be alive today if not for the volunteer. The reason the three of us were together again, was we went to Brisbane to help raise money for a former swimming coach whose health is deteriorating rapidly. Ian Finlay, once super coach Lawrie Lawrence’s right-hand man, is now living in a respite home on the Gold Coast. We were joined by many others from that era to raise some money for his children. It was terrific to see many Olympic swimmers, life sav-

ing greats and coaches reliving the past with some great stories. I suppose the proudest moment for me, was when former Queen of the Pool Tracey Wickham spoke and told of her friendship with Ian. Tracey, struggling herself with health issues and the death of her daughter, but not stopping her from helping out a mate. I hope all clubs not just sport, improve their volunteer base, if not we may see some close their doors. I notice the punch up at the Cooroy Golf Club was all over a ball. Hitting the wrong ball does incur a penalty but not being bashed by someone 30 years younger. Until next time.

Tech-Savvy Senior programs have launched in Noosa helping people to master the web.

Web opens up a wide new world

The Australian Government is committed to making this country a centre of innovation—where we turn ideas into successful products and services. This will generate a new era of jobs and prosperity for all. The National Innovation & Science Agenda includes initiatives that encourage ideas and create opportunities, including: • making it easier for innovative businesses to ﬁnd investors and access funding • bringing research and business together to make ideas work • helping prepare ideas for market with grants and specialist advice • making it easier for people to take a risk and give their ideas a go • ensuring young Australians have the skills they need in technology, maths and science for the jobs of tomorrow. The Ideas Boom. Building an exciting future for every Australian.

Authorised by the Australian Government, Capital Hill, Canberra.

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THE internet can be a confusing place but thanks to a new initiative by The Library Service, help is on hand for seniors who want to learn more about the world-wide web. The Library Service has received a $16,980 grant through the Tech Savvy Seniors project to train older Queenslanders in basic digital literacy and introduce them to technology to connect with family and the broader community. Library Collections and Services coordinator Tracey King said that by teaching people the internet basics new possibilities could open for that person. “The internet can open up all sorts of new possibilities for making life easier, communicating with friends and family, searching for useful information, managing finances and even shopping,” Ms King said. “We can’t wait to help Noosa locals get online to pay bills and connect with their grandchildren on social media.” Ms King said an array of information was on hand and participants could sign up to learn how to use a tablet device, navigate social media, shop online and access government services. The classes have started at both Cooroy and Noosa Library but it’s not too late to sign up with plenty of workshops still available. For more information or to sign up phone 5329 6555 or visit www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au noosa.starcommunity.com.au

Noosaâ€™s Weekly Real Estate Guide

Beauty in balance

11 February, 2016

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Beauty in balance LOCATED just 15 minutes from Noosa, this exclusive acreage property is simply stunning. Boasting panoramic views, this home offers a peaceful and private retreat from the bustle of everyday life, while only minutes from all Noosa has to offer. Stephen Kidd designed with an interior by renowned interior designer Di Henshall, its little surprise this beautiful home has featured in House and Garden magazine and a private inspection

with spa, heated towel rail and double vanity. There is also a home office and a studio for those who like to work from the comfort of their own home, plus dedicated 2000-bottle wine cellar in this wing of the home. For added privacy, the three remaining bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and private ensuites with showers are located in the northern wing of the home; perfect for guest accommodation.

master suite with double walk-in

The main living space is also located in the northern wing of the home and features a luxurious Miele kitchen in American Oak and Caesarstone, plus a servery window for servicing the outdoor living space.

wardrobes and gorgeous ensuite

Designed with entertaining in

will assure even the most astute buyer this home is a masterpiece. The floorplan is spacious and stylish yet functional, boasting four bedrooms including the spectacular

mind, the open-plan living and dining space features a fully-fitted marble and timber bar with its own fridge and dishwasher, a gas fireplace for cool winter nights, and oversized doors that slide back to incorporate the covered outdoor dining area. Well maintained and presented, the new owners of this home can simply move in and relax by the infinity edge pool or soak in the solar-heated spa while taking in the gorgeous views, or enjoy a game of tennis on the private court. This property also features remote controlled outdoor blinds, C-Bus technology, security system, ducted air-conditioning, internal vacuum system and a 12kW solar power system on two hectares of beautifully landscaped grounds.

home essentials ADDRESS: 591 Cooroy Mountain Road, Cooroy Mountain AUCTION: Saturday 5 March, at noon, on-site DESCRIPTION: 4 bed, 4 bath, 5 car VIEW: Saturday 10am-10.30am and Wednesday 4pm-4.30pm AGENT: Cam Goode and Jill Goode for Richardson and Wrench Noosa, 0400 904 678 or 0418 714 653 16 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 11 February, 2016

A SPARKLING INVESTMENT

NOOSA HEADS ‘TINGIRANA’ 25 HASTINGS STREET

Lifestyle & Investment

View Sat & Wed 12.30-1.00pm Price Top Floor $2,9500,000 A fantastic two bedroom apartment with a dual key operation which means each has a beachfront Ground Floor $2,350,000 suite with kitchen, dining and lounge while the studio is a spacious bedroom with kitchenette. You Jennifer Carr 0412 158 433 can rent it as a complete 2 bedroom apartment or two individual ones – the suite and studio. 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au ɒ Unrivalled position on Noosa beachfront. Richardson & Wrench ɒ Caring, well established management. Pool, gym and even a restaurant on site. Noosa ɒ Fully and delightfully furnished. ɒ Excellent income.

BEACH ACROSS THE ROAD

SUNSHINE BEACH 1 ‘HALE LANI’ 31 THE ESPLANADE

Private & Perfect

View Saturday 11.00-11.30am Price $2,600,000

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.

Jennifer Carr 0412 158 433 Claire Tew 0417 749 792 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

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NORTH FACING

NOOSA WATERS 37 MASTHEAD QUAY Life & Luxury Masthead Quay is one of the finest residential addresses in prestigious Noosa Waters. Situated within this exclusive cul-de-sac, sited on a large 1046m2 allotment, with an impressive 35m water frontage. Waterside views and jetty will impress. ɒ Sound proofed media room. ɒ Choice of 2 master bedrooms. ɒ Over 650m2 of living space. ɒ One of Noosa Waters largest water frontages.

View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Price Contact Agent Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

WALK TO EVERYTHING

NOOSA HEADS 5 ‘LE COURT’ 53 NOOSA PARADE

Invest & Enjoy

View By Appointment Price $495,000

Perfectly positioned, a level stroll to Hastings and Noosa Main Beach. This appealing townhouse offers a generous outdoor courtyard capturing an abundance of winter sun. Location and affordability offer a great opportunity for the astute buyer. Strong holiday income and tax benefits. ɒ A small complex of nine - close to Hastings Street. ɒ Own as a home or holiday letting options. ɒ A large private, leafy outdoor living courtyard. ɒ Carpark bay on title plus visitor parking.

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FAMILY ENTERTAINER

TEWANTIN 5 BURGESS DRIVE

Family & Friends

View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Price Offers Over $600,000

Immaculately presented with peaceful surroundings, all elements of this one level home are in total harmony with one another. This enticing residence epitomises modern family living with indulgent levels of entertainment and privacy. ɒ Located in the highly sought after ‘Enclave Estate’. ɒ Leafy aspect with north facing pool. ɒ Freshly painted inside and out. ɒ Large spacious kitchen and plenty of storage.

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WHAT A LOCATION

NOOSA HEADS 6 ‘PICTURE POINT TERRACES’

Location & Lifestyle

View Monday 1.00-1.30pm Price $2,000,000

Sip champagne on your extensive terrace overlooking Laguna Bay at sunset. Beautifully renovated and delightfully furnished, Apartment 6 enjoys attractive income and tax benefits to justify your luxury purchase in our sunny little beachside enclave. ɒ Short stroll to Hastings Street and beach. ɒ Lift access to the apartment and pool level. ɒ More than 220m2 plus car park on title. Quality renovation and furniture package. ɒ Huge deck with spa and BBQ.

Frank Milat 0438 528 148 Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

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LITTLE COVE BEACH HOUSE

Little Cove Beach House NOOSA HEADS 32 Mitti Street 32 Mitti Street, is the northern most house on the street, and backs on to the Noosa National Park. It is approximately 150 meters to access the Noosa National Park and home to some of the best point break waves to surf on the east coast of Australia. Our client is a motivated seller and will consider genuine offers prior to the close of tender (1st March 2016). The property has a private swimming pool and access to a shared tennis court. The four bedrooms are located downstairs along with 2 bathrooms and a second living area.

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Opportunities like this in Little Cove, seldom present themselves, act now to avoid missing out.

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Building on confidence Master Builders deputy executive director Paul Bidwell said the peak industry association had forecast 46,000 dwelling unit commencements for 2015/16. This equated to an increase of 6.1 per cent on the 43,357 starts in 2014/15. “In 2016/17 we estimate dwelling unit commencements will begin to level-off, returning to 43,000 starts,” Mr Bidwell said. “Looking forward, the prospects for the residential sector during the next 12 to 24 months are strong.

“The growth will spread further into the regions and across housing types, particularly detached houses. Owneroccupiers will increasingly move into the market, while investors will become more cautious.

PRIME PROPERTY. PREMIER SERVICE.

“High-rise residential developments in south-east Queensland will continue to be a strong performer as the large number of projects approved in 2015 move into the construction stage.”

RESULTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES.

According to Mr Bidwell growth for the most part is concentrated in south-east Queensland while Central Queensland, Mackay and Whitsunday continue to struggle with little or no demand.

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MASTER Builders latest Building Industry Outlook for 2016 shows a booming building and construction industry, with record numbers of building approvals.

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It does not come any better than this........ PEREGIAN SPRINGS 186 Balgownie Drive Set on 788m2 North facing block with views of the 5th fairway is this stunning near new Peregian Springs home. The modern kitchen overlooks the main living space with a butler’s pantry, beautiful cabinetry, double oven with BBQ plate, stone tops and built in microwave. The cleverly designed floor plan includes multiple living spaces including theatre room to cater for a large family or those who like to welcome guests. The master suite is situated on the lower level with a huge ensuite, walk in robe and separate powder room. The second level has 3 oversize bedrooms, with a separate bathroom, powder room and its own living area. Other special features include quality floor coverings and fittings, ducted air conditioning & vacuum plus ceiling fans. There is a beautiful patio area, double garage with room for a buggy, 13m saltwater pool, garden shed & landscaped gardens.

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Setting new standard A new development has been announced for the much sought-after Sunshine Beach suburb, with expressions of interest now being called for the unique Indigo development. The apartments have been designed by award-winning architects, Blackburn Jackson, who were asked to create living spaces that were low-maintenance, while capturing the essence of relaxed beachside living. In a shift from the standard formula of repetitive apartment living, the residences in Indigo have been individually configured to highlight their best aspects resulting in differing floorplans and tailored interiors so no two apartments are exactly alike. The designers have drawn on inspiration from world-class hotel destinations that have resulted in features such as bespoke Moroccan hand-made tiles throughout the pool area and a spectacular garden wall.

The apartments will be presented in timeless, elegant designs

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created with superior craftsmanship and executed in the finest finishes and inclusions; setting a new standard in luxury apartment living in Sunshine Beach. Finishes such as imported marble and porcelain stoneware and

ADDRESS: 43-45 Elanda Street, Sunshine Beach

tiles, plus solid oak features, and a neutral palette combine to create

PRICE: From $1.25 million

a sense of true opulence in one of Noosaâ€™s best locations.

VIEW: Now selling off plan please contact agent for more information

Careful consideration and design has also gone into the complexâ€™s outdoor living spaces, with the pool and recreational space designed to deliver resort-style elegance and a focus on functionality and entertaining. With only seven boutique apartments available, boasting expansive views from an elevated position, perfect northerly aspect, and an enviable location, this development will sell out fast.

DESCRIPTION: 1 x 2 BR plus Media Room; 2 x 3 BR Terrace Apartments; 2 x 3 BR Ocean View Apartments; 2 x Penthouse Ocean View Apartments AGENT: David Conolly 0438 259 956 and Mike Hay 0417 624 059

BEACH HOUSE AMONGST THE TREETOPS CASTAWAYS BEACH 26 Seafarer Court $869,000 JON KELLY

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Rental returns hit flat spot THE latest CoreLogic RP Data Regional Rent Report release last month has revealed that while rental growth remained steady across most parts of regional Australia, unit rents stagnated in Queensland and Tasmania. The December 2015 regional results for the quarter follows on from the recent release of the CoreLogic RP Data capital city rental review for December which also reported a decline in rental growth rates. In some capital city markets, rental growth rates are now at their lowest on record. Research analyst Cameron Kusher said on a broad basis, for houses, most regional areas

were showing a fall or no change at all in rental rates over the 2015 calendar year, with the exception of the two most affordable regional rental markets of Tasmania and South Australia. Across the regional unit markets there was more variation, with rises as great as 6.5 per cent across New South Wales and falls as great as -10.3 per cent in the Northern Territory. According to the report the only market where house rents fell over the December quarter was in Western Australia. For units, rents were also lower in Queensland, Tasmania and Western Australia over the December 2015 quarter.

OPEN HOMES Cooroy Mountain 591 Cooroy Mountain Road

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Cam Goode & Jill Goode

Sat 10-10.30am, Wed 4.-4.30pm

Doonan 890 Eumundi Noosa Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald

Sat 10-10.30am

175 Valley Drive

David Berns Real Estate - Heidi Woodman

Sat 9.30-10.30am

181 Valley Drive

David Berns Real Estate - David Berns

Sat 9.30-10.30am

97 Panorama Drive

David Berns Real Estate - Heidi Woodman

Sat 10.45-11.45am

Eumundi 54 Panorama Drive

David Berns Real Estate - David Berns

351 Eumundi Range Road

David Berns Real Estate - David Berns & Heidi Woodman

Sat 10.45-11.45am Sat 12-1pm

Marcus Beach The Coves, 20 Tristania Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly

8 Longwood Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Gavin Ryan

Sat 11.15-11.45am

46 Pavilions Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Gavin Ryan

Sat 12-12.30pm

10 Pavilions Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Gavin Ryan

Sat 12.45-1.15pm

186 Balgownie Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Gavin Ryan

Sat 1.30-2pm

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 2.30-3pm

Sunrise Beach 2/29 Ventura Street

Sunshine Beach Apt 1‘Hale Lani’31 The Esplanade

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Claire Tew

Sat 11-11.30am

1/23 Duke Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Rachel Sellman

Sat 11-11.30am

1-3, 29 Duke Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay

Sat 11-11.30am

31 Whale Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman

Sat 1-1.30pm

10 Depper Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay

Sat 1-1.30pm

4/1 Solway Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Lance Bussell & Sharon McLure

Sat 11-11.45am

26 Wildlower Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Lance Bussell & Sharon McLure

Sat 12-12.45pm

Unit 3/2-6 Webb Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Diana Pound

Fri, Mon, Wed 12-12.30pm

4/12 Duke Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly

Sat 3-3.30pm

21 Dolphin Bay Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly

Sat 2-2.30pm

Apartment 5, 9 Pilchers Gap

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly

Sat 1-1.30pm

Sat 11-11.30am

Noosa Heads 305‘Netanya’71 Hastings Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Frank Milat & Shane McCauley

Sat 1-1.30pm

46 Arkana Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Cam Goode & Jill Goode

9 Grosvenor Terrace

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Fri 11-11.30am, Sat 11.30am-12pm

7 Habitat Place

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Fri 12-12.30pm, Sat 12.30-1pm

Tingirana’25 Hastings Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jennifer Carr

Apt 69‘Ocean Breeze’52 Hastings Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 11am-12pm

6‘Picture Point Terraces’47 Picture Point Crescent Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Frank Milat & Shane McCauley

Sat & Wed 12.30-1pm,

Tewantin 5 Burgess Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley & Gillian McCauley

7 Feathertail Court

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald

Sat 12-12.30pm

Fri 12-12.30pm, Sat 11.30am-12pm

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Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

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26 Angler Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay

Sat 12-12.30pm

16 Sanctuary Avenue

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Lance Bussell & Sharon McLure

Sat 10-10.45am

U155 Noosa International Resort, 1 Edgar Bennett Ave

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Diana Pound

Yandina 59 Musgrave Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

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Noosa Waters 37 Masthead Quay

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Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley & Frank Milat

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Peregian Beach 2/10 Martin Street

Zinc Properties Noosa - Karen Harman

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Gavin Ryan

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Richardson & Wrench Noosa

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LETTERS

Post your letters to: 36 Mary St, Noosaville, 4566 or email: newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au

Kept on right course I FINISHED the Noosa 2km swim on Sunday, thanks to Nick of Noosa SLSC on his surfboard on swim duty steering me through the race when I “was lost at sea“. A big thank you Nick. Markus Hanley, Tewantin.

Some nerve MY goodness, those bats! How dare they inhabit their thousand year old natural habitats! How dare they exhibit their natural behaviours

Meals on Wheels WEEKLY roster for Tewantin-Noosa Meals on Wheels for the week Monday 15 to Friday 19 February. Monday drivers: Helen and John, Geoff and Margaret, Pat and John, Aishia, Jackie, Margaret and Michelle, driver needed for run F. Kitchen: Martina, Stephen, Len and Neil. Tuesday drivers: Bruce, Mick and Margaret, Anne, Gail and Sharron, Tania and Friends, Rosemary, Dianne. Kitchen: Ashleigh, Jo, Christine and George. Wednesday drivers: Des and Ian, drivers needed for runs B, F, G, Gary, Von and Bart, Carolyn and Sue. Kitchen: Judi, Jill, Elfie, Jerry, Neil. Thursday drivers: Stewart, Graham, Brian, Sylvia and David, Jane and Geoff, Jan and Wendy, Nabil. Kitchen: Lois, Christine, Robyn, John and Ron. Friday drivers: Brian C., Jan and Bob, Brian G., Vicki and Les, David, Margaret and Ray, Rosalie and Jack. Kitchen: John, Sandy, Jeff, Elfie and Neville. If you are unavailable or can do an extra run, please phone the kitchen on 5449 7659.

Phone: 5455 6946 info@noosatoday.com.au Street/Postal address 36 Mary Street, Noosaville, QLD 4566 Editorial Megan Ogle newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au Advertising Tracey Combes Jess Divito Sharon Latham Karen Tatters sales@noosatoday.com.au Classified Advertising Phone: 5455 6946 Email: classifieds@noosatoday.com.au Delivered FREE every THURSDAY to households and businesses. Noosa Today is Noosa Shire’s only fully-independent, weekly community newspaper. DISTRIBUTION AREA: Noosa Heads, Sunshine Beach, Sunrise Beach, Marcus Beach, Castaways Beach, Peregian Beach, Peregian Springs, Weyba Downs, Verrierdale, Lake Cooroibah, Doonan, Eumundi, Cooroy Mountains, Cooroy, Noosaville, Tewantin, Tinbeerwah, Lake Macdonald, Pomona PROUDLY AUSTRALIAN OWNED & INDEPENDENT

in their home! And can they not perhaps don some perfume, or at least smell any other way than what they have done for the last 10,000 years (much longer I suspect). These bats, the nerve of Australia’s most important tree propagators. And while we’re on it how dare the council refuse to do something horrible to a protected species. How dare the council not defy scientific knowledge and legislation. Might I suggest that it is human organisation that needs attention here. Might I suggest that property values are a simplistic issue compared to the management of ecological systems, of which developers, some property owners and lots of people on the Sunshine Coast are utterly and purposefully very ignorant of. Dylan White, Doonan.

Dropping hints A SPECIAL night out in Hastings Street last Saturday night was ruined by bat faeces. It was great to see so many people in town and all the car parks were full so we parked our car outside the Sheraton, in Hastings Street. When we returned a few hours later we were horrified to find that the tree we had parked under was full of very lively bats and our vehicle covered in bat faeces. We drove home and I immediately spent half an hour thoroughly washing off the offending mess to prevent permanent damage (bat faeces is so corrosive it can damage paintwork). Maybe once the “bat problem“ starts to affect our tourist industry the Noosa Council will take action to address this issue. Peter Butler, Noosaville.

In the thick of it I HAVE a question. Where were our mayoral candidates during the dark years leading up, to and after Noosa Council was amalgamated? It’s an important question because its answer will reveal the depth of dedication to Noosa, in each candidate. If they were deep in the trenches, engaged, with metaphorical blood on their hands, you can be assured they will be a good mayor. If however, after the battle was won, any of our current crop of candidates ‘sniffed the breeze’ and jumped in to the trenches, hoping the bloodied and wounded wouldn’t notice their clean hands, then you should worry about what motivates them. To help you in your research I can tell you where Tony Wellington was during the dark years. He was deep in the trenches. He was with Friends of Noosa. Then he was in the Noosa Biosphere Association. Then he was in the Noosa Independence Alliance. Then he jumped in to the trench filled with vipers and crocodiles to keep the Noosa dream flickering on the newly formed Sunshine Coast Council. Finally, when decency was restored along with our council, he returned to a mostly benign trench with the new Noosa Council. All of this is fundamental to who our mayor must be. They must, as part of their DNA, understand why so many in Noosa stood together during this battle. Above all, we as voters must know our mayor will stand again against those seeking to make Noosa mediocre and generic. Greg Reddaway, Noosa.

Against the tide MAYORAL hopeful Tony Wellington presents himself as the gatekeeper against future development to protect Noosa’s population at a limit of 62,000. What Tony forgets is areas adjacent to the Noosa Shire boundary are growing and these residents will use Noosa infrastructure and therefore effectively overload council restricted infrastructure growth. Tony may say bigger is not better, but worn out substandard infrastructure is even worse. Noosa needs a mayor of the future not one of the past. Jeff Nuske, Noosa Heads.

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I NOTE with interest that ’Education’ has once again been correctly identified by mayoral and council hopefuls as a potential driver of Noosa’s economy in years to come. This has also been the case in all previous local elections I have seen in Noosa and the Sunshine Coast. Following the vote however, I have never seen a successful candidate take any interest what-

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NOOSA Today's Jolene Ogle is proud to introduce Willow Harper Wynne, born 4 February at 9.45pm, at a healthy 8 pounds 14 ounces. Well done Jolene! soever in this area during their time in office, until of course it is time to start advertising for the next campaign. It would not be unreasonable to say that some members of the current council have been openly hostile to development of the international education industry in the region. I WOULD invite all current council aspirants, including mayoral candidate Tony Wellington, who have raised the issue of education as an area of interest in their advertising to specify what they will actually do to support the development of this key area in Noosa. I would further invite Noosa Today to monitor just how much we subsequently see implemented over the course of the next council term. We have long had local government candidates in this region who are adept at identifying these economic drivers. It would be wonderful in the next term to find a council able to make something of it. Ian Pratt, Noosa Heads.

Keeping score IS commerce killing the Noosa River? There is a big difference between a mutually beneficial relationship and parasitic exploitation. Perhaps river-dependent business owners could explain how they benefit the river’s wellbeing. Cath Jones, Noosaville.

Positive lead BEING heavily involved in the Noosa hinterland with my work, I was really looking forward to meeting the latest Noosa council candidate Ken Coleman that I’d heard so much about at his campaign launch in Tewantin last week. I have to admit that I was not disappointed, as Mr Coleman comes across as a real fair dinkum bloke with plenty of new ideas and genuine care for his fellow constituents. But two things strike me more than anything about this new candidate, one is his deep love of this wonderful part of the world we are living in,

and the other is the incredible knowledge that he has on every subject that affects our life in the Noosa shire. When I asked him what his priorities were, his answer was quick, jobs for our kids, looking after small businesses and caring for the hinterland as much as the rest of the electorate. I was really impressed by Mr Coleman’s attitude and his passion for Noosa’s future, and as I left the launch I was feeling that, at long last, the Noosa electorate has a real genuine, positive candidate to lead them into the future. Kevin Fuller, Noosa.

Take note RATEPAYERS should note the Capital Works Schedule as at the end of December (report to council’s February Infrastructure and Services Committee); it’s a six-monthly report, one month overdue. The total actual expenditure on budgeted capital works was 28.21 per cent, instead of 50 per cent. Some lowlights include - bridges 28.21 per cent; corporate buildings: 2.89 per cent; bushland tracks and trails: 15.29 per cent; plant replacement: 29.42 per cent; pathways: 25.12 per cent; planning scheme: 17.57 per cent; public transport infrastructure: 18.8 per cent; sealed roads: 17.8 per cent; sports ground and facilities: 21.71 per cent; transport infrastructure management: 11.52 per cent. Considering council’s last financial year’s completion rate for budgeted capital works was only 63 per cent, the community is entitled to be concerned by this worrying trend. Noosa needs to maintain and improve its infrastructure and I believe this council is inefficient and not focussed on the best interests of the community. I think Noosa needs councillors who will manage for the future and not be influenced by vested interests. John Lobb, Peregian Springs. noosa.starcommunity.com.au

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“HOW Great is our God” is the title of Chris Lancaster’s message at Christian Fellowship of Noosa this coming Sunday 14 February. Our venue is the CWA Hall, next to the Tewantin Post Office, and the time is 9.30am. Please feel free to call Tony on 5474 0620 for a chat about the fellowship, or if you prefer visit www. christianfellowshipnoosa.com

IF you have walked or are planning to walk the Camino or perhaps you have never heard of it and want to find out more, come along and meet a vibrant group of like-minded people who can share experiences, stories and information. The group includes people who have walked the ancient Pilgrim Trails of Europe, Japan and our new Australian Camino and all are happy to support others undertaking their own pilgrimages. To find out more join our informal meeting on Sunday 21 February, at 2pm, at the North Shore Community Centre, 701 David Low Way, Mudjimba. Contact Valerie Gygar for more information on 0415 748 005.

IF you’ve been wondering about how to apply theosophy to daily life join us this evening to listen to someone who did exactly that. Author of Love on the Line, How to Recover from Romance Scams with Dignity and without Victimisation - Elina is our guest speaker, Friday 19 February, from 7pm, at the RSL/CWA Hall, 123 Poinciana Drive, Tewantin. For more information please call Janet on 0416 442 962 or Ailsa on 5470 2656.

tewantin-noosa national seniors THE next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa National Seniors will be held on Thursday 18 February at the Tewantin RSL, at 9.15am for a 9.30am start with morning tea, followed by our meeting. Guest entertainer Pam Clarke from Brisbane, a very fine musician, will entertain us. Everyone welcome. Phone Norm for more information on 5474 0919.

Veggie Village Community garden peregian BeaCh VEGGIE Village Community Garden Peregian Beach would like to invite anyone interested in growing vegies that will make you proud, to join our active and fun group. Vegie beds are available and ready to be planted in the coming weeks. Check out our website www.veggievillage.org.au for more information or contact Jan 0401 034 280.

Cooroy-noosa Family and loCal history group THE first meeting for 2016 will be on Saturday 13 February at Cooroy Library, Maple Street, Cooroy. Carol Berry is the convener of the German Interest Group and the members will present the results of their research at 1pm. The monthly meeting will follow the talks and afternoon tea. For more information phone 5442 5570 or visit www.genealogy-noosa.org.au

greening noosa GREENING Noosa will be back weeding at the Noosa Parks Association’s Park at the Noosa Spit, Claude Batten Drive, Noosa Heads (UBD Map 9, ref: E11) on Sunday 14 February, starting at 8am and finishing at 10.30am for morning tea. Look out for the Greening Noosa signs at the end of Hastings Street and through Noosa Woods. Everyone is most welcome to join in, a hat, gardening gloves and protective footwear are recommended. For more information contact Annette 5449 1547.

noosa ConCert Band THE Noosa Concert Band would like to invite anyone not currently a member to come along and join us at Cooroy Primary School Hall, each Tuesday night from 2 February onwards, at 7pm for two hours of enjoyment playing some great music. If you would like to resume

playing after a long break, come along and try it out. Any questions please give president Paul Ritchie a call on 0412 737 147.

sunrise spiritual ChurCh and spiritual growth Centre CURIOUS, open-minded, self-reflective people with depth willing to risk vulnerability, listen empathically and share honestly their experiences, fears, insecurities and learnings in a small safe group. Meetings are held Tuesdays in Noosaville, from 1pm to 2.30pm, $5 contribution. For more information email yvette@innerseachange. com or phone 0417 718 683. Services are held at the Tinbeerwah Hall, Sunrise Road, Tinbeerwah every second and fourth Sunday of the month from 10am. All welcome. For more information please phone Rev. Laine Harry on 5449 0937.

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Friday enVironment Forum JOHN and Lyn Daly from Take A Walk Publications and Adventures will be the guest speakers at Friday Environment Forum on 12 February. The forum starts at 10.30am at the Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville. Arrive in time for coffee and conversation at 10am or meet Valda in the carpark at 8.30am to enjoy interpretive birding in Wallace Park. Visit www.noosaparks.org.au for more information.

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PUZZLES CROSSWORD No. 7409

SUDOKU No. 4071 How to solve Sudoku! Fill the grid so that every row and every 3x3 square contains the digits 1 to 9

4 3 7 5 1

1 4 3 7 2 9 6 2 7 4 1 9 5 8 3 6

9 5 8 4 3 6 1 2 7

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ACROSS 6. Heads for foreign parts! (5,5). 8. Such pains as the doctor won’t be interested in hearing about? (4). 9. The employer took us back again (4). 10. The foolish woman that is framed (5). 11. Wine for the lady (4). 12. Is it not suited to a young head? (6-3). 16. Unable to strike, which is very good (9). 20. sadly, Hal has gone all cockney (4). 22. About a year back, true, there was a row (5). 23. Secure somewhere to stay, in return (4). 24. A Pole, you repeat, with a woman (4). 25. Said it’s decided (10). DOWN 1. Quickly finding the way to twirl the rope round (6). 2. Take the words right out of your mouth (3,4). 3. Information on one of the evils of today? (6). 4. A pen name abroad (6). 5. Out at the theatre (5). 7. The social standing of the various students (5). 13. Damaged, it’s reduced (3). 14. A gentleman! (7). 15. Not a succinct way of saying “with you” (5). 17. Notwithstanding, carelessly (6). 18. Do put the name inside the box (6). 19. Rather, therefore, go to Reno, having split up (6). 21. The second round’s blow’s (5).

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7409 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Brain drain. 8, Dull. 9, Us-er. 10, I-nan-e. 11, Rose. 12, For-age-cap. 16, Match-less. 20, ‘al-’as. 22, La-y-er (rev). 23, Moor (rev). 24, A-n-n-a. 25, Pronounced. Down - 1, Pre-st-o. 2, Lip read. 3, Ad-vice. 4, Can-ada. 5, Under. 7, Class. 13, Cut. 14, Clement. 15, A-long. 17, Anyhow. 18, C-art-on. 19, So-oner. 21, S-lap’s.

Cryptic Clues

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 13. 14. 15. 17. 18. 19. 21.

DOWN Facade (6) Arab (7) Scarcity (6) Suspend (6) Put off (5) Old (5) Beverage (3) Overturn (7) Flower (5) Peckish (6) Estimate (6) Records (6) Period (5)

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6. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 16. 20. 22. 23. 24. 25.

ACROSS Slow down (10) Destiny (4) Nil (4) Rascal (5) Brook (4) Ship (9) Quack (9) To-do (4) Garment (5) Subside (4) Singer (4) Cheese (10)

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7409 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Decelerate. 8, Fate. 9, Zero. 10, Rogue. 11, Rill. 12, Freighter. 16, Charlatan. 20, Fuss. 22, Tunic. 23, Sink. 24, Diva. 25, Gorgonzola. Down - 1, Veneer. 2, Bedouin. 3, Dearth. 4, Dangle. 5, Defer. 7, Stale. 13, Tea. 14, Capsize. 15, Tulip. 17, Hungry. 18, Reckon. 19, Annals. 21, Stage.

Quick Clues

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VALENTINE'SDAY

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on how pretty the flowers look. Ask your florist or do some research on how long the flowers will last and how durable they are. Pick flowers that reflect your date’s personality – at the end of the day, pick flowers that remind you of your Valentine and not what’s fashionable. If you’re at a loss for what to get, talk to your florist about your significant other’s personality.

TO celebrate St Valentine’s Day, Secrets Shhh, at 32 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, is giving one lucky winner the chance to win a pair of 10CT white gold heart cut stud earrings valued at $195. To enter email your name, email address and phone number to competitions@noosatoday.com.au

Terms and conditions: Competition dates: Thursday 11 February, 2016, to Thursday 18 February, 2016. To enter please email competitions@noosatoday.com.au. Winner will be drawn at random on Friday 19 February, 2016. All entries will be added to the Noosa Today database and Secrets Society database to receive updates on new product releases, news and events.

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From 3pm till 5.30pm the music continues, accompanied with a selection of bar snacks and beverage specials. With striking views over the Noosa River and as the sunset views begin to fade stay on for early evening drinks and a stunning meal created by the talented Thomas Corner team of chefs. Have other plans for Valentine’s Day? No problem, Thomas Corner continues to share the love no matter the day. Enjoy an evening meal, Monday to Friday, and receive a complimentary bottle of wine when any two main meals are ordered from the a la carte menu. Phil Holmes, Thomas Corners’ wine connoisseur is

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THOMAS Corner eatery on Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, is sharing the love and celebrating Valentine’s Day with an afternoon of good food, drinks and live music on Sunday 14 February, from 1.30pm This year, Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday and what a perfect day to show appreciation for those you love and adore, whether it be a partner, family or friends. Thomas Corner has the perfect backdrop for a relaxed afternoon experience. Lunch kicks off at noon, followed by Brad Schultz and his acoustic guitar at 1.30pm. His contemporary style and laid-back tunes will create a refined alternative for a Sunday afternoon.

ity flowers for delivery to your date’s office or apartment expect to spend over $50. However don’t equate budget with beauty; some of the prettiest flowers can cost a very small amount of money. Don’t order from a big, online retailer; support your local florist and reap the benefits. The vendor who sells the flowers via large delivery companies has no control over the temperature or the travel conditions and can’t guarantee the quality of the

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HELLS Bells! You will be Thunderstruck if you miss the latest rock ‘n’ roll train pulling into the Noosa Surf Club. AC/DC will be reincarnated when ACCA DACCA hit the stage and blow the roof off the surf club with their all-out rock performance.

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The surf club will undergo an overhaul with 25,000 watts of sound, impressive lighting and special effects set to make this a show to remember. ACCA DACCA belt out songs old and new and will have you believing Bon Scott and Brian Johnson are right before your eyes with note-for-note passionate vocals. ACCA DACCA guarantee to Shake You All Night Long with a dynamite (T.N.T.) show at a Dirt Cheap price. So keep a Stiff Upper Lip and join ACCA DACCA on the Highway to Hell, Saturday 20 February, at the Noosa Surf Club, from 10pm. Tickets are $15 pre-sale and $20 on the night. For further information contact the club on 5474 5688. Let there be rock!

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Working hard to play The Shuffle Club are set to light up the dance floor.

Four with a talent for jazz Plan B are set to change your view on modern jazz for the better. Ford on keyboard and vocals who said he suddenly woke up one morning and realised he wanted to play in a modern jazz quartet. “Some people are curious as to the origins of the name Plan B,” Brian said. “The simple answer is that we’ve implemented our Plan A; careers, bringing up the family, cats, dogs and so on. This is now our Plan B, modern jazz.”

Brian said the band’s main goal was to reach out to people who may not love jazz as much as the band members and to change this. “We’d like to extend our reach to bring our music to more people, more often; especially to a younger generation whose musical preferences may not have included modern jazz,” he said. “This is a goal worthy of chasing.”

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GET ready to shuffle your feet when one of Melbourne’s best jazz bands returns to the Noosa Jazz Club. The Shuffle Club is back again and set to bring you to your feet and onto the dance floor before you even know what is happening. The four-piece band will light up the stage at The J, Noosa Heads, on Saturday 13 February in a much-anticipated performance. Their style is most often described as a hot blend of jazz, swing, blues, and boogie but that

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SYDNEY-BASED pianist Ambre Hammond has joined the fight for Noosa koalas and will perform a sunset soiree in Noosa to raise funds for the furry bears. When Ambre visited Noosa in 2013, she learned of the plight of the Noosa Koala and has returned to fulfil her pledge to support conservation efforts. The sunset soiree is set to take place at a beautiful private home situated next to Noosa National Park, providing the perfect backdrop for the elegant event.

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Friday 12 February The Reef Hotel, 9pm James Sinclair. Tewantin Noosa RSL, 8pm The Cocker Experience. Cooroy RSL, 6pm Stuie Unplugged. The J, 7.30pm Flickerfest. Saturday 13 February The Reef Hotel, 9pm James Sinclair/ Massroom / JMG / Courtney Mills. Tewantin Noosa RSL, 8pm Elton John Tribute Show.

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Baptism by fire “THERE were fire trucks from all over the area starting to arrive. From Bulimba, Camp Hill, Wynnum and our station Kemp Place. It was a hell of a big blaze, and I stood there for a moment thinking – what the hell have I got myself into.” Starting in a local abattoir it had spread, engulfing five adjacent buildings and it would be some time before it was declared entirely finished. At the end of this period fireman Keiran Kearney of the Kemp Place Fire Station, really came to understand what being a fireman all was about. This was just the first of several majors in which Keiran was to be involved. Majors such as the Paddies Market Woolsheds, the Bee Hive Picture Theatre and perhaps the most dangerous of all the fires in the Dry Docks which were situated in the Bulimba area. “This was where ships were docked to be refurbished and because there was a lot of welding going on in the upper structures of the ships, sparks were falling down all over the place. There were all sorts of chemicals scattered all around and we just didn’t know what was what. And boy that really made things very scary,” Keiran said. Born in Newmarket, Brisbane, in 1945, Keiran was educated at Ashgrove Marist Brothers College in Brisbane. After finishing Year 10 at the age of 16, he left college to start work as an apprentice bricklayer, apprenticed to Queensland Public Works. After four years Kerin broke away and went into business for himself. It was during his years in the building game that Keiran met up with an attractive lady named Maree. “Maree was the daughter of one of my builders, and,” he added

with tongue in cheek, “I think that if I didn’t take her off his hands and marry her I wouldn’t get payed.” Then in 1978 – just prior to joining the fire department - they married. Now happily married they are the proud parents of sons Liam and Thomas. After having been self-employed for several years, and with some urging from mates, Keiran took the step that was to lead to an incredible 36-year career as a member of the Queensland fire service. “We did our probationary fireman training at the back of the Enogerra fire station on the old football fields,“ Keiran said. “After this my first posting was to Kemp Place Fire Station in the Valley where I served for some 10 years.” Following on Keiran, was sent to the Roma Street Depot, in upper Brisbane – a posting which also lasted several years. Kemp Place was a major station and the advanced training available ensured that members had the chance to become all car drivers – that is the big ladder trucks and snorkels – otherwise known as cherry pickers. Then in 1992 Keiran was posted to the Sunshine Coast and based in Noosa. “The Noosa Station had started in ’85 and had a staff of nine. When we got a callout there would just be the officer and driver; where as in Brisbane it was usually the officer plus five; it came as a bit of a shock.” The year 1992 also saw Keiran called to his first major bushfire. “This was indeed a learning curve, because all my firefighting had been in the metropolitan area; houses and factories. Then here I was on my way to attend a major breakout in a national park. Things were certainly different.” This was not the only thing that was different, for during his years at Noosa he became involved in the running of the Santa Express. Run during Christmas, with the

fire vehicles decorated as a Santa Vehicle, it was done to help raise funds for the Salvation Army, as well as create fun for local children. “A thing that I am proud of is working to help with the Triple F Program. This stands for Fire Fighting Fascination Program. The major fireman involved in this was Phil Bowden. This was aimed at helping kids who had an unhealthy fascination with fires. As the co-ordinator Phil did a great job taking it state wide. Another project in which Keiran took part was the Road Accident Program. Known as the R.A.P. this was taken into the schools and, working in conjunction with police and ambulance officers, it was aimed at making students fully aware of the consequences of vehicle accidents. “Both the Triple F, and the R.A. programs, were something that we were all proud of, as we were working to help our kids.” However, in 2015, Keiran’s career in Fire and Rescue went on hold following a work related shoulder injury that saw him placed on medical retirement. But this did not create a vacuum, as it enabled him to continue to devote more time to his beloved Dolphins Rugby Union Club at Noosa. “Our first contact with the Dolphins started back in 1992 when the boys started playing. They were enrolled at St Thomas Moore College which is right next to the club so it just followed on. Then two years later both Maree and I started working with the club – Maree helping in the canteen, where she still helps out, and I with the coaching squad, working with the juniors.” For Keiran his involvement with the game started in his school years. During his time as a student at Ashgrove College he came under the spell of the somewhat famous Brother Terence Curley, a former Wallaby and Barbarian team member. Except for a short time while

based in Brisbane, where all the essential services and government departments played in the Rugby League Church competition, Keiran first love was Union. Then in 1996 after some five years coaching he was appointed president of the junior club, a position he was to hold for eight years. After this he took a seat on the management committee of the senior club. Later on, he was elected to the office of senior vicepresident; a position he held for several years. In 2014 Keiran stepped aside and his outstanding contribution was acknowledged when he was appointed a life-member of the club. Wanting to maintain his involvement he joined the maintaince team; now he can be found driving the club mower on the grassy fields. “It is a great club,” Keiran said. “We have won many premierships in all grades, and also sent junior teams to play in New Zealand. But to me the highlight was when the club played host to the visiting British Lions in 2013. This is indeed an honor of which we can be very proud. “The great dedicated men and women who have passed through our club have made it the success it is today. Men such as Max Gunthorpe, Gregg Dodd, Chris Burton, Michael Phalen, and Michael O’Conner, the dual international, and many, many others. Also we are proud of our association with the Noosa Surf Club. It was in their bar that the first meeting of what was to become the Dolphins was held. We are still tight with Moggie and the rest of the surf club team. “Many great people and memories – and I wouldn’t change it for the world.” At the annual Sunshine Coast Sportsman Awards Dinner, Michael O’Conner, recipient of a Legends Award, said in his acceptance speech that he considered Keiran Kearney to be “a true legend of coast Rugby.” Truly, one of Our People.

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Playing a blend of folk, funk and chilled rock that Dan Hicks would have approved of, Nambour’s Bub-Kiss kicked off the Surf Unearthed series at Café Le Monde last Sunday afternoon. Along with a very cool acoustic duo called Touch, they brightened a rainy and surfless afternoon. Surf Unearthed continues next Sunday at Cafe Le Monde, with one of the bands earning a gig at the Laguna Real Estate Noosa Festival of Surfing.

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NOT to be morbid, but another Sunday waking to another couple of checkouts from the golden age is almost too much to bear. Surfers and rock stars seem to have been dropping like flies lately. Last weekend it was Geoff “Bully” Arnold, a fine old surf warrior from the Gold Coast, who was loved by many and respected by all who ever surfed against him, and who went unexpectedly and way too soon. Then there was the anticipated (after a two-year battle with liver cancer) but no less tragic passing of the great San Francisco stoner crooner Dan Hicks. While many of you will perhaps shake your heads and ask, “Dan who?” there are music aficionados of a certain age and bent (literally) for whom Hicks formed part of a hazy pantheon, along with Frank Zappa and Tom Waits, that created the soundtrack of a misspent youth. Born in Arkansas in 1941, Hicks joined a band called the Charlatans in the mid-1960s and helped turn them into one of the hottest underground bands in California. Then he formed an offshoot band, the Hot Licks, to play a more mellow support set. This was where I picked up on the great man, and truly original cult hits like “How Can I Miss You When You Won’t Go Away?”, “I Scare Myself” and “Canned Music”. Mixing jazz licks influenced by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli with Texas swing and even a little country, Dan’s tunes always had one common element – they were damned funny. His proteges Tom Waits, and later Elvis Costello, learnt a lot about style and humour at the feet of the master. I met Dan Hicks on two occasions more than 40 years ago, and yes, thanks for asking, I do have a story. My friend John Grissim had picked me up at San Francisco Airport and we were driving through Mill Valley in Marin County on our way out to his home in a wine vat at Stinson Beach. “That’s Dan Hicks’ house,” he said, pointing at a tidy but fairly ordinary timber cottage partly hidden by trees. “Are you kidding

me?” I yelled. “THE Dan Hicks? Stop the car, I have to get a picture.” Grissim said: “I didn’t know you were a fan. Would you like to meet him?” Grissim, who had spent years writing for Rolling Stone magazine, seemed to know everyone in the San Fran music scene, so I shouldn’t have been surprised, but in fact I was speechless, and not at all sure about stalking a music hero in his own home, but it was too late. John was striding across the street and I meekly followed. He rapped on the front door several times without eliciting a response. I suggested we just drive on, but that made him rap again even harder. There was a noise from inside. It sounded something like, “I’m (expletive deleted) comin’, for (expletive deleted) sake!” The door opened and there stood Dan Hicks, scowling, ruffled of hair and wearing what appeared to be pyjama pants and an unbuttoned cowboy shirt. He looked us both up and down, yawned (it was mid-afternoon) and said, “Wassup, Gris?” I wanted to run and hide in the car but Grissim told him that I was a huge fan all the way from Australia and that I’d always wanted to meet him, and well, here we were, and here he was. Dan Hicks stepped forward and closed the front door behind him, just in case I was thinking of storming inside looking for gold records or concert posters. He almost smiled and extended his hand for a surprisingly limp, wet shake. “I’m mighty pleased to meet you,” he said, but his funny/sad face said otherwise. I gave Grissim hell all the way through the woods to the beach. How could he embarrass me like that! He responded: “Hey, happens to him all the time. Dan doesn’t care.” It seemed like there was quite a bit that Dan didn’t care too much about at that stage of his life, but he was chipper and friendly when I bumped into him at the bar at a fabulous party in a cavernous North Beach mansion a few nights later. The psychedelic/grunge band The Tubes were playing loudly in the corner of one smoky lounge and all sorts of shady commerce was taking place along the dark corridor that led to the tiny bar, where I identified Grace Slick and Jack Nicholson before I almost tripped over Dan, resplendent in a Roy Rogers cowboy suit.

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The late, great Dan Hicks.

There was a flicker of recognition, so I started blurting out apologies for our rude intrusion. “Don’t worry about it,” he shrugged. He was holding two beers and he thrust one of them into my hand. I don’t know who was left waiting for a beer, but Dan Hicks and I stood in a

corner of the bar and talked about music and surf for, oh, as long as it takes to down a Coors. Not long, but long enough for me to never forget Dan Hicks, who will be missed, now that he’s gone away. noosa.starcommunity.com.au

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ditch COOROY COMMUNITY BOWLS COOROY Community Bowls Club opened its season last week with Jackpot Pairs played on Wednesday 3 February. Winners were ex-Noosa Club players Steve and Jennie Bowie with Russell Butler and Sandra French in second place. Business Bowlers played in damp conditions on Wednesday night. Results of that game were unavailable. Conditions were similar on Thursday night when the High Rollers played in very damp conditions on a very heavy green. As this was the first night of the competition there were seven winning teams and seven losing teams. Friday’s 4pm game was not played because of the bad weather. The Hinterland Local League was played at the home green by both Men’s and Ladies’ teams. A wet day was had by all! Congratulations to the ladies who were the winners of the day - Pairs: Bettina and Ann won 30 to 15 while Eileen, Maureen and Yvonne won the Triples 22 to 14. The Men played Nambour at Cooroy on a very damp green and counted themselves lucky to even get a game with the weather conditions of the moment. Unfortunately for Cooroy their luck did not last and they were beaten four rinks to none. The

fours lost 19 to 11, the triples 26 to 13, the three bowl pairs 18 to15 and the four bowl pairs 19 to 14. Better luck next time when the weather clears. A reminder that Sponsor’s Day is on next Thursday 12 February at 1pm. Visitors are very welcome. - The Marker

POMONA BOWLS WEDNESDAY Ladies played the first round of the Fours Championship. Some great bowls played between the teams with the winners being Jeanne Price, Desley O’Neill, Gaye Bible and Tina Camp defeating Sharon Foale, Phyllis Roebuck, Jocelyn Rabjohns and Nancy Homer; Elizabeth Dewhirst, Gail Alford, Linda McDougall and Veronis O’Connor defeated Katie McInnes, Glenda Rohde/Robyn Schutt, Bettina Winkler and Fay Beadnell. The final is to be played on Wednesday 17 February weather permitting. Friday Twilight Bowls - full green of eager bowlers and although the rain threatened it did not dampen any spirits. Winners were Glenn Johnson and Ann Lerch, with runners up Ruth Perry and Linda McDougall. Jackpot was won by Don Walker and Rick Goulding. Saturday's Hinterland Challenge with both men’s and ladies' teams playing at home. Our Ladies had a good tussle against Nambour with each side winning a rink, however our margin of 48 to 32 gave us a 2 point win. Pairs of Veronis O’Connor and Fay Beadnell went down 15-24

however our fabulous triples of Desley O’Neill, Gaye Bible and Jocelyn Rabjohns won 33-8. Well done ladies. Our Men’s team challenged Nambour Heights and won three rinks to one, being a margin of 92-54 with an overall four points lead. Charlie Dewhirst and Greg Hodder had a great win of 25-8; Patrick Gray-Spence and Bill Alford 24-17; Triples of Rick Goulding, Don Mallett and Mel Hobbins in a very hard-fought game went down on the last end 16-17; and the fantastic fours of Col Carruthers, Russell Murray, Keith Muir and Bob Andrews a great win of 27-12. Well done guys - keep up the good work. Sunday another round of the Men’s “B” singles with Bob Andrews defeating Glen Patterson and Don Mallett defeating Bill Schutt. Onwards to the next round of play. See you on the green. - Kitty and Jack

TEWANTIN-NOOSA BOWLS ALTHOUGH the weather has been ‘hit and miss’ we have still been busy on the greens with a variety of social bowls. Namely Ladies Tuesdays, Men’s Wednesday, Open Thursday also Twilight, Open Friday Triples and Open Saturday Pairs and Triples. You are most welcome to join and all you have to do is decide which format suits you. Super-challenge - Men’s Silver lost to Ferny Grove and our Bronze went down to Kallangur only winning on two rinks.

Tewantin-Noosa - Saturday ‘Open’ Pairs was won by Geoff Skoien and Darryl Edmonds and the runnersup were Mick Christians and Sue Thompson. The jackpot was won by M Ross and J Thompson. Revolution Pairs - Winners of winners - First place G Brown and C McDonald, second S Wood and D Crameri, third T Rowley and G Dale. Winners of losers - A Teale and J Bowie, M Lowe and M Gray-Spence. Noosa Discount Drug Store - Ladies ‘Club Championship Fours’ first round winners were team Mohr, team Mould, team Smith, team McAnelly. Noosa Landscape Supplies Men’s Wednesdays Pairs were won by Sno Jocelyn and Jim McDonald (+38); Triples winners were Keith Musgrave, Richard Hilhorst, and Nick Gelavis (+9) on a countback of three teams. The Jackpot of $231 was won by teams Gelavis and Larke. Ivory Palms - Thursday ‘Open Pairs’ and Twilight ‘Open Pairs’ were both cancelled to ‘Green Closure’. Noosa Radiology - ‘Friendly’ Friday Triples winners were Tony Taylor, Irene Land and Ken Johansen. The runners-up were Connie Johnston, Val Reinicke and Peter Larke. The Jackpot of $53 was won and carries over. Men’s 2 Bowl Triples was not run due to lack of entries. Apologies to David Muir and Bernie Nunn, for their omission last week. - The Green Master

Sunshine team placed second CONGRATULATIONS to Sunshine Beach State School Tennis Team which competed in the Brisbane International Schools Challenge State Final in January after qualifying by winning the Sunshine Coast Regional Section. The Sunshine Beach team consisting of Josh Moody, Maison May, Theo Holt and Christian Caldwell all played a big part in the success of the team event, placing second in the Orange Ball Competition on court at the Queensland Tennis Centre against 32 other state and private schools. Team member Josh said he was proud to be part of the team and said competing in the event was “amazing”. “I really had a great time and loved every minute even though we didn’t come first,” Josh said. “Winning isn’t everything, and this was the first time we entered and we came second which was fantastic.” “I thought we made a great team, and I hope we can play again next year. “ Josh said that the competition was harder than he thought it would be, but he enjoyed playing in a tough competition.

Robert Lindstedt and Dominic Inglot presenting the Sunshine Beach State School team with their medals.

Tournament gets tennis off to great start THE summer of tennis is off to a great start with the eighth annual Australian Money Tournament hosted by the Noosa Tennis Club praised as a roaring success. Local club pro David McMahon said the tournament was a success and marked a great start to the summer of tennis for 2016. noosa.starcommunity.com.au

The men’s final saw number three seed Brandon Daly-Walkin go down in straight sets 1/6, 2/6 to Joel Linder who also took down number one seed Thomas Fancutt in the semi-final. In the women’s event, we saw perfect display from Somer Dalla-Bona who took out the title over the number

one seed Ivana Marinov 6/1, 6/3. Next on Noosa Tennis Club’s calendar is the beginning of social night competitions. Some of Noosa’s strongest players will line-up head to head in this season’s night competitions. David said it was set to be a great night of tennis with two doubles and

one singles being worked out and all matches played at the Noosa Tennis Club. “It’s a great vibe with supper to conclude the night,” David said. “We have two nights representing two grades of tennis on a Wednesday and a Thursday night.”

Chris and Rusty in top form NOOSA PAR 3 GOLF SATURDAY FEBRUARY Monthly Mug: Winners - A Grade: Chris Perry 52; Rusty Milliner 53. B Grade: Errol Grieve 49; Richard Poutu 53. A Grade Gross: Rusty Milliner 56. B Grade Gross: Errol Grieve 62. Greens Hit: A Grade: Jamie Douris 10. B Grade: Rishard Poutu, Garther Pienaar, Maurie Bloor, 5. NTP: 1st Russell Miller; 3rd Leon Turner; 9th Lynne Hancock; 11th Maurie Bloor; 16th Jamie Douris. Ball Run Down: Ken Clapham 54; Joan Bradley 54; John Gray 54; John Last 55; Norm Barnes 55; David Gerrard 55; Jamie Douris 55; Michael Gooding 55; Achim Edling 56; Kim Poulsen 56; Studley Martin 57; Garth Pienaar 57; Darren Simmonds 58; Barry Slater 58. Members Draw: John Gray. Draw for Par: Pat Bloor (unsuccessful). NOOSA GOLF TUESDAY THERE were 184 entrants in the Tuesday Club Single played on 2 February. Scratch rating (M): 71.0. Winners - A Grade: John Mill 12, 40; Andrew Watson 10, 38; Gary Webster 7, 37. B Grade: Peter Cossins 13, 41; Ron Gatliff 14, 39; Nathan Andrews 16, 38. C Grade: Colin White, Stephen Monie 27, 40; David Moriarty 21, 38. Place getters: John Hills 9, 37; David Draper 20, 37; Alan Martin 10, 37; Andrew Amos 14, 37; Michael Donnelly 19, 37; Ken Robinson 7, 37; Tony Giles 13, 37; Paddy Clarke 17, 37; Ben Peake 10, 37; Bruce Howden 21, 36; Nick Walley 6, 36; Damon Rankin 7, 36. Nearest to Pin: A Grade: 5th Leigh Hancock; 7th Gary Webster; 10th Rodney Vaughan; 12th Mark Macnish. B Grade: 5th Peter Cossins; 7th Peter Cossins; 10th Tony Giles; 12th Bob McConnell. C Grade: 5th Bill Nock; 7th George Grant; 10th Roland Dean; 12th William Howard. Sweepstakes: 1st Colin White; 2nd John Mill; 3rd Steve Monie. SATURDAY There were 223 entrants in the Monthly Medal played on 6 February. Scratch rating (M): 72.0. Winners - A Grade: Shane Dunn 11, 67; Adam Grant 6, 70; Mark Macnish 6, 70. B Grade: Dean Jeffrey 17, 69; Tony Mayhew 13, 71; Trevor Payne 17, 72. C Grade: Peter Turnbull 23, 71; Joshua Vickers 19, 71; Dirk Derek 19, 73. Place getters: Warren Brewer 1, 71; Peter Butcher 17, 72; Jim Scholes 11, 73; John Mierocha 6, 73; Phil Grove 9, 74; Neville Hazlett 9, 74; Jon Lawrence 23, 74; Michael Car 3, 74; Jamie Bower 12, 74; Bruce Blakemore 9, 74; Adrian Ward 20, 74; Wesley Hodgens 23, 74; Alan Coey 10, 74; James Lonie 14, 74; John Johnson 17, 74; Gus Torney 7, 75; Stephen Baker 15, 75; Todd Richardson 22, 75. Hole Prize - A Grade: Doug Reynolds; B Grade: James Lonie; C Grade: Dirk Derek. Nearest to Pin - A Grade: 5th Mark Cronis; 7th John Hillis; 10th Jim Scholes; 12th Alan Coey. B Grade: 5th Kent Officer; 7th Stephen Baker; 10th Tony Mayhew; 12th Michael Cantori. C Grade: 5th Bob Cox; 7th George Grant; 12th Joshua Vickers. Birdie Box: A Grade: Brett Le Moy; B Grade: Peter Kremers; James Lonie.

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Team A: Brendan Otto, Eve Ashmore, Liv Zutt and Cailean Henry.

Team B: Marla Kohl, Georgia McKinley, Summer Hooper and Dan Auty.

The sweet taste of success LAST weekend the Sunshine Beach All Stars, otherwise known as the under-8 to under-10 Nippers headed south to The Redcliffe Peninsula for the annual branch carnival. With so many great performances it was once again hard to pick the stand out achievements. Two under-10 Cameron teams raced in the final event of the day, with Team B racing first and winning their race. An outstanding swim by Summer Hooper meant the team come out

of the swim leg equal first. Marla Kohl ran through to tag Georgia McKinley on the board and when Georgia was tagged by Dan Auty in first position, no-one was going to catch the “fastest man on sand“ and Dan sprinted away to win comfortably. Buoyed by the performance of his clubmates in the first race, Brendan Otto put on a fine demonstration of ocean swimming and body surfing to give Sunshine the lead at the end of the swim leg. Eve Ashmore ran powerfully to tag Cailean Henry on the board.

Despite the much improved board paddler, Cailean, paddling a magnificent board leg, he was involved in a collision with the final can (in testing conditions) which meant the team was overtaken by the powerful Kawana Club. Liv Zutt was able to bridge the gap in the run to the finish but could not overtake the leaders and Sunshine finished second. Other notable performances included Dylan Wilson winning his under-9 board race and

Brendan Otto winning his under-10 surf race to finish the season undefeated in all under-10 surf races ... which is a remarkable performance. Last weekend we also had Sunshine Nipper Matt Lewis shine at The Noosa Ocean Swim with a second in the 300m race and a third in the 1km. This weekend the Bigger Nippers head to the Beautiful Dicky Beach for their two-day branch carnival which will no doubt produce some great results.

Rough surf leaves Nippers high and dry SUNDAY Nippers was cancelled on the weekend due to predicted rough surf at Peregian Beach and there will be no Nippers this weekend due to the large contingent of parent volunteers heading to branch titles. The following week, Sunday 21 February, our under-12 to under-14 Nippers have the opportunity to participate in the annual Shirley Strachan Swim, taking place at Noosa Main Beach, with registrations open at 7.30am. Looking forward to seeing everyone back on deck on Sunday 21 February. – GEN FRASER

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Wind keeps boats close to home By JACK MANGROVE WITH the wind up over the last week the offshore anglers have been struggling to get out. For those with bigger boat the closer reefs have been the go - Sunshine Reef, Jew Sholes and Halls Reefs have all been favoured by anglers so if the wind gets up they can make a run for home. We are seeing bigger tides in the morning with the new moon so an early morning fish is most defiantly on the cards. With the abundance of bait on the reefs, the bottom bouncing has been terrific with good quality sweetlip, squire, coral trout and mori cod all hitting the decks. Fishing livies and floater pilchard baits has been producing as well as micro jigs and large soft plastics. On the surface and mid water tuna - be it mac or long tail - are also on the chew. Mackerel are also around with some quality spanish mackerel around the 10kg-15kg mark also being taken. Trolled lures and slugs have been also claiming their fair share of fish. If the forecast drop in the wind happens this weekend, a trip to the outer reefs is definitely on the cards. Barwon banks, the Hards and Double Island reefs should all be firing with large cobia, snapper and pearl perch as well as larger pelagics. In the river, the rain we have been experiencing over the last few weeks has changed our approach to the way we fish. It is best to concentrate your effort to the lower reaches of the river with the mouth and frying pan ideal places for bream, whiting and flathead. Fishing a couple of hours either side of the high tide is best with the cleaner water on the tide. Around the river mouth rocks, a night fish on the evening tide is also an option as you may also claim the odd jack or small jew with the new moon. In Woods Bay, trevally and queenfish have also been smashing baitfish in the low light periods. Surface walkers and popper are well worth a try. Give the G Splash from Lucky Craft a go, and they come in a great range of colours and sizes. The crabs are still very active in the river with the deeper areas near the mangroves producing some nice bucks.

Bailey Kane with a 52cm trevally. On the beaches, the larger swells we have had over the last few week have really developed some great gutters. We always talk about the North Shore but

the southern beaches around Peregian and Marcus beaches are also producing some great fish. Large dart, tailor, whiting and bream have all been taken over the last week. Pilchards, fresh

mullet, prawns and worms have all worked well in the surf. So on behalf of Jack Mangrove, best of luck on your fishing adventures.

Little seahorses: Zahlia, Sophie and Jake make a splash with instructor Sarah.

Kids dive in to swimming classes Wet weather was no match for the Eumundi Swim Club.

Sizzling performances in the pool By ALASDAIR SCOTT EUMUNDI Swim Club’s annual day out to the Cooloola Crocs carnival at Tin Can Bay last weekend was a resounding success for swimmers and parents. Rain showers did nothing noosa.starcommunity.com.au

to dampen spirits - in fact they provided a cool reprieve as the swimmers delivered hot performances in the pool. Jaea, Isabella and Emma were among the youngest competitors and set a great standard with their effort and enjoyment.

Not to be outdone, club president George Brook helped out the ‘A’ relay team and brought home the top spot. The award for the most tenacious swim has to go to Ally Broderick who swam virtually the entire 100 Individual Medley with her goggles clenched between her teeth and

received a great ovation for her effort. Dash for Cash events started the day, but somehow the 24 Eumundi swimmers saved some energy for a mammoth series of terrific team performances in the relays. Go Eumundi, we may need two buses next year.

THE Learn to Swim Program at the Noosa Aquatic Centre is making a splash with term one classes kicking off for 2016. Learn to Swim classes suit a wide variety of skill sets and ages, from six months through to advanced school age classes. The Noosa Aquatic Centre offers swim classes for all ages including the baby Splash Program, a free introductory water familiarisation class for babies aged three to six months.

Receive instruction from the experienced AUSTSWIM Instructors of Infant Aquatics in a friendly, caring environment. Once your baby turns six months of age they can continue in the Jellyfish level and continue their aquatic journey. The Learn to Swim Program for term one has commenced and there are still bookings available. For further information contact the centre on 5448 0288.

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sport today NOOSA’S BEST SPORTS COVERAGE

Best of the best Row, row, row your boat: the boys battle the waves.

Between the

flags RON LANE

ONE cannot help but notice the sweet smell of success that is drifting through the three surf clubs within our Noosa community. It was one of the biggest Christmas holiday crowds that successfully patrolled, and with the competition results achieved, our clubs have emerged among the best of the best. On Saturday, the competition success continued when the Noosa U/23 boat crew was selected to represent Queensland at Shellharbour in the Interstate Surf Boat Competition on 19 February; the team consists of David Tomba sweep, Tim Matters stroke, Charlie McKill second stroke, Anthony Sharp second bow

and Dylan Bowness bow. The tradition of surf boats in Noosa started back in 1949. Since then there have been many state championships won, but the big one, the Australian National Title has always eluded them. Boat sweep David Toomba said, ‘’We are proud to represent Queensland. While at Shelly, we will also row in the Australian Surf Rowers League (A.S.R.L.) Open Championships/Navy Series. During the series, token allotments for attendance and achievements are awarded, and the overall winning crew receives a financial donation towards the purchase of a new boat. Certainly a prize worth winning.” On Saturday, the Summer of Surf two-day carnival got underway at Noosa. Regardless of the showery weather, the carnival was indeed a

success with clubs coming from as far away as Redhead NSW, Anglesea Vic. and furtherest of all, the Shikinejima Surf Club in Japan. This club was represented by Katsu Noguchi and his presence was acknowledged by the big crowd. Among the many to throw down the gauntlet of competition for the forthcoming State and National Titles, were Noosa’s Ironwoman Jordan Mercer, and Kurrawa's Open Ironmen, Matt Poole and Matt Beval. Mercer was successful, winning the ladies final, with Poole and Beval taking first and second in the Men’s. In the youth division, Noosa’s Cooper Williams was once again on the dais when he finished second in his division of the Ironman. With Noosa’s success in hosting both this event and the Nutri Grain Iron Series in 2012, the club has

shown that they have the beach, facilities and personnel required to run major carnivals. Therefore, it is to be hoped that when the competition calendar for the 2016/'17 season is drawn up, that Noosa is given every consideration in the awarding of another major. Remember that these carnivals also bring both publicity and business into our community. For Noosa, their achievements in hosting and competition have not come easy. The road to success opened when a small group of masters, Peter French (surf sports director), Bruce Warren, Ross Fisher and Tony Wetherell, not only started to compete but also talked and encouraged other masters and younger members to follow. “By increasing our masters,” said Peter, “it also set an example for the

young. At one stage, we only had Alex Austin and a mate to compete in the open events. That was back in 1999. Now with members winning big, young ones coming through the ranks, our reputation as a host club established and a workforce of old boys that is second to none, it makes it all worthwhile.” To this “Fabulous Four” of Peter, Bruce, Ross and Tony – well done. Sunshine Beach will, for the first time in many seasons, field teams in the Open events. One in particular will be the blue ribbon Taplin Relay. A big factor contributing to this has been the excellent teamwork of Sunshine legendary coaches Max Pettigrove and former Olympian Clint Robinson. In the champion lifesaver and patrol competition, coach Jo Redwood and her teams are again in contention for top honours. Both Sunshine and Noosa will do us proud.

Well earned trip for Young Guns THE fund-raising has paid off the Noosa Pirates Young Guns have touched down in Sydney this week ahead of a non-stop tour of popular NRL Clubs to learn the ins and outs of professional sports. Noosa Pirates committee member Tony Rutledge said the Young Guns program had been a huge success with many of the boys showing “massive improvements”. “Most importantly it is not only the skill level that has improved but the interaction between a group of boys that have come together as a team much better

than expected,” Tony said. “It was always a risk to put a group of boys of ages between 13 and 16 together but the end result is that they are all interacting better than expected and over a couple of months have become mates.” The Young Gun Program is an initiative of the Noosa Pirates Club and is aimed at local boys aged between 13 and 17 years who learn Rugby League skills as well as life skills. The group fund-raises throughout the year to fund their end-of-program trip to Sydney.

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Chaance Wells, Lachlan Delbridge, Chris Monteleone and Sam Dwyer wearing the one-off jersey for the Sydney trip designed by Lachlan. noosa.starcommunity.com.au