Noosa Today - 19th June 2026

Show fun

By Margie Maccoll

A few showers may have dampened the grounds but the 120th Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show was packed with action, laughter and live entertainment over three huge days from 12–14 June, at the Nambour Showgrounds.

The show celebrates the region’s rich agricultural heritage, vibrant community spirit, and spectacular talent from woodchopping battles to show-jumping action, a petting zoo, working dogs, sheep shearing, a creative arts exhibition, delicious food stalls, Sunshine & Sons Show Saloon, fireworks, rides, showbags, lots of family fun and night-time entertainment.

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and Active Transport funds.

Council staff acknowledged community feedback had been mixed with discussion “harshly negative” but recommended the project proceed with design modification in response to feedback. Their report recommended improved traffic

management on surrounding streets to improve vehicle safety and speed, widening of existing boardwalk through Lorikeet Park, the inclusion of speed management devices to control bike speeds, improvements to Victory Park and additional street tree planting.

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It also recommended further investigations into a softer colour palette on road markings, reduction in intersections, crossings, chicanes, speed bumps, additional signage for user behaviour and Lorikeet Dr and Pitta St intersection designs to accommodate turn around movements as well as in-principle support for investing in stage 2, subject to budget allocation, to connect the Active Street to Peregian Beach Village.

Residents opposed the project through council deputations, a tabled petition, letters, submissions and at community engagement events.

Delivering a deputation to council in November last year resident Randal Delaney said the proposed project “directly contradicted the preferences of most local residents” who perceived the project as “poorly planned, overly radical, largely unwanted and failing to meet community needs” and that resident views on it had been largely disregarded.

At last week’s meeting councillor Nicola Wilson said while council’s report spoke about reputational risk if the project didn’t go ahead she was more concerned with reputational risk with residents.

“I want to support the residents and their many voices,” she said.

Cr Wilson said applying for funding before conducting community engagement meant the decision was predetermined.

She said feedback during community consultation had been “overwhelmingly negative” and while residents supported some aspects of the project such as street repairs and traffic calming they did not support an active path and there needed to be more transparency over design and route before she could support it.

Cr Amelia Lorentson said when council staff collected the views of over 90 residents, only two

supported the project.

“This is not a divided community, this is an overwhelming signal something has gone wrong,” she said.

Cr Lorentson said the report gave weight to cycling bodies and while they have a legitimate voice they do not live in the street where concerns were raised for the safety of children walking to school, for additional signage and speed humps.

From questions raised, staff told the meeting about $150,000 had been spent to date on the project and they were unsure if grant money would have to be repaid if the project did not go ahead.

Staff said they could apply to the funding bodies to determine if the remainder of the funding could be reallocated to alternative appropriate projects.

They said a grant criteria was that the project’s collaboration with neighbouring councils which in the Active Street project was its connection with the Sunshine Coast coastal pathway, but that criteria could also be applied to projects such as

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Sunshine Beach Rd, Noosa Junction will be closed between Noosa Drive & Berrima Row for the Noosa EV & Electrify Everything Expo.

Sunday, 21 June 2026

From 6.30am to 3.00pm

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the Cooroy Sports centre upgrade.

Cr Brian Stockwell who supported the project said it was councillors job “to develop strategies and implement them”

Cr Stockwell said this project, which was based on regional significance, was the outcome of the 2017 transport strategy, designed to move people, not necessarily cars, then the Walking and Cycling Strategy with documents dating back six years ago to a corridor study when the route had been selected.

In the meeting he read from a letter from the Sunshine Coast Bicycle Users group who had reviewed the project and believed it had significant benefits for bicycle users and the broader Peregian Beach community and shire network.

Cr Stockwell said the “knowledgeable and educated lot” thought the project was the type of forward-thinking infrastructure our community needs, that it filled a critical gap in the transport network, delivered safety and improved equity for all users as well as enhancing property values and was supported by robust professional planning. Their argument is convincing and supports what the staff is telling us, he said.

Cr Stockwell said if council didn’t proceed with the Active Street project what they had was a failing pavement, no footpath so people were forced to walk on the road, parking on both sides of the street and dangerous conditions for walkers and cyclists.

“If we don’t do the Active Street, what would we do - a footpath, new pavement, add street trees, slow traffic to ensure it was safe, the only thing different is a little bit of coloured pavement,” he said.

A council majority voted to support a motion put forward by Cr Lorentson to not proceed with the project in its current form.

The motion proposed the CEO engage with the SEQ liveability fund and Active transport fund to determine whether available grant funding could be reallocated to deliver practical infrastructure improvements in Peregian Beach south or alternative locations including pedestrian footpath connections, stormwater, parking, street planting, consistent with the priorities expressed by the community throughout engagement process and to report back to council ASAP.

A final decision on the project will be made at council’s ordinary meeting on Thursday 18 June.

Noosa Botanic Gardens.

Botanic garden plan has been endorsed

Council has endorsed a new masterplan for Noosa Botanic Gardens at Lake Macdonald.

The final draft plan had been two years in the making. It was prepared by landscape architecture consultants with input from an external stakeholder reference group, internal council working group and informed by a community engagement program.

Major features include preservation and enhancement of the botanic collection, creation of an improved visitor entry experience, improved facilities for the Friends of the Botanic Gardens, creation of a way finding pathway around the gardens, improved activity zones that support various users as well as cultural heritage considerations.

Italsoincludesastrategicframeworkforfuture planting and collection development through a Living Collection Management Plan.

Mayor Frank Wilkie said the long-term masterplan would bolster Council’s ability to secure state and federal funding.

“It sets out clearly our aspirations for the gardens which will support our case for funding as we look to deliver key elements,” he said.

“This masterplan will ensure Noosa Botanic Gardens remain a vibrant, inclusive and accessible destination that celebrates nature, culture and community.”

More than 250 people and a stakeholder reference group helped guide the masterplan’s development across two community engagement phases.

“It’s heartening to achieve more than 90 per cent support for the overall direction of the master plan among those surveyed during the consultation,” Stakeholder Reference Group Chair, Cr Karen Finzel, said.

Residents shared views through pop-ups and activities at the gardens, surveys, and targeted discussions with groups such as Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens and Cooroy Chamber of Commerce.

Cr Finzel said Council would deliver the plan in stages.

“The first two years focus on repairs, safety improvements, planning work, programs, tree

audits and garden bed renewal,” she said.

“Years three to five focus on delivery of infrastructure upgrades, improved amenities, upgraded play spaces, and greater activation of the space through events, tours and after-hours activities.”

From year six, Council will pursue major projects and signature facilities to enhance the gardens’ appeal.

Key projects include moving the depot area and converting its current site into green space, plus new and expanded community facilities, amenities, large shelter area, upgraded accessible pathways, and a new nature inspired play area.

“The masterplan champions stewardship of the gardens, ensuring the landscape is climate change resilient, accessible, activated and vibrant, well-designed and a place that is educational while celebrating heritage and culture,” Mayor Wilkie said.

“Council greatly appreciates the input of everyone who took the time to have a say to help shape this important blueprint.”

To read the endorsed Noosa Botanic Gardens Masterplan and find out about the consultation process, visit yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au/en/projects/noosa-botanic-gardens-master-plan-2025

Council is expected to ratify the Noosa Botanic Gardens Masterplan’s endorsement at the 18 June Ordinary Meeting.

Dangerous driving and assault charges

Police have charged a 23-year-old Mountain Creek man following several incidents across Sunshine Coast on 11 June.

It will be alleged around 9.45pm, officers from Sunshine Coast Highway Patrol observed two motorcycles speeding southbound on Alexandra Parade.

A short time later, POLAIR located the motorcycles allegedly driving dangerously towards Battery Hill.

No members of the public were injured during the incident.

Just after 10pm, the man allegedly parked the motorcycle at a property on Nicklin Way, before fleeing on an e-scooter.

An officer from the Sunshine Coast Dog Squad located the 23-year-old man and directed him to stop, when the man allegedly pushed the e-scooter onto the officer and fled on foot.

The officer sustained minor injuries to his legs.

Police further allege the man then entered a grey BMW coupe and when another officer attempted to intercept him, he reversed the vehicle causing the officer to fall. It is further alleged the man then drove at the officer who rolled away to avoid being hit.

Neither officer required medical treatment. POLAIR continued to track the BMW through Eumundi and Bli Bli before it entered an underground carpark at David Low Way, and the 23-year-old man entered another vehicle.

Just after 11pm, police intercepted the second vehicle on Wises Road at Buderim and took the 23-year-old man into custody.

He was charged with two counts each of dangerous operation of a vehicle speeding or unlawful race or unlawful speed trial, vehicles used on roads must be registered, drive uninsured vehicle, disobeying the speed limit, driving of a motor vehicle without a driver licence, obstruct police officer, and one count each of assault police officer, endangering police officer when driving a motor vehicle, drove motor vehicle whilst displayed green P plate without being the holder of a P2 licence type, particular licence holder driving high-powered vehicle without certificate of exemption, dangerous operation of a vehicle. He was refused bail and is due to appear in the Noosa Magistrates Court on 12 June. Investigations are ongoing.

Nambour showtime delight

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While the big-ticket entertainment such as the Monster Trucks and Liberty Horse Show brought the noise and spectacle, the show’s heart remains its long connection to the district’s rural roots. Traditional competitions and displays continue to give locals and visitors a reminder of the farming skills, animal handling, craftsmanship and community effort that have shaped the event across generations.

“We are absolutely delighted with the strong regional support for the 120th Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show,” Show Society president Rowan O’Hara said. “The energy and enthusiasm from our visitors, farmers, exhibitors, performers, competitors and members who all come together for the show each year is truly fantastic.

“The Show is more than just an event; it’s where the city meets country, where lasting memories are made and kids learn about where food comes from, and the event provides invaluable support for our local farmers and business.”

And show participants were happy to share their knowledge and enthusiasm.

Chief honey steward and Tinbeerwah bee keeper David Lee told Noosa Today this year’s show had 68 local entries, down from 105 last year, but the quality of honey was “exceptional” and there was an increase in the mead entries to be judged.

He also talked about the threat to local bees, both commercial and wild, from introduced species, the varroa mite and the small hive beetle.

“The varroa mite on their own will take 2-3 years to kill a hive. They just gradually weaken the hive. Their breeding cycle has to be inside the pupa of a bee, they feed on the pupa. They can injure them and make them weak,” he said.

“The small hive beetle gets into the hives, lays its eggs in the honey and just turns it to a black, slimy mess, but breeds thousands of grubs which turn into small hive beetle. You’ve got to be very diligent in protecting your hives from the small hive beetle. What we do is trap most of them, the bees take care of most of the rest, but as the bees weaken you’ve got to be more stringent of your killing of small hive beetle.

“All up and down the coast it’s a pest we’ve learnt to manage.”

Entries were also down a little in the cake section, something chief Stewart Maureen Edmunds attributed to cost of living pressures, particularly in the (expensive to make) fruit cake category, but it didn’t reduce the quality, and she was pleased to see the many creative contributions from local children.

“What I’m really happy about, we’re getting quite a few lower age groups, under 7 years old, 7-11, and 12-18 age groups,” she said.

Show-goers were able to get up-close to wildlife and learn a bit about their behaviour from the Wildlife Unleashed team including Rosie and her feathered friend, an east-coast resident, a Sootyowl named Sooty.

And there was no shortage of young and old wanting to cuddle a baby goat from Noosa Goat Co. Based in Black Mountain and run by Nicholas Fairbairn the business which breeds Nigerian dwarf goats operates a dairy and is also involved in goat yoga.

Showjumper Lily, 17, who has been riding

since she was 2-years-old, trains 4-5 times a week with her horse Ozy, and was competing and winning ribbons in a variety of events.

Having travelled from Beerwah she was with a group from the Glasshouse Mountains Riding School who stayed onside for the duration of the show, camping in their horse trailers overnight.

“We have our own little community,” one of the competitor’s mums told Noosa Today.

“It’s fun, it’s good,” she said. “The girls go on

the rides of a night time. We just sit around and have dinner together. It’s a nice atmosphere.”

For school students from Nambour State College it was their first experience competing at an agricultural show and the first time since 2019 the school had attended the show.

Teacher Sebastian Basile said the group of students from years 10 and 12 were enthusiastic, even come in during their lunch break to help with the animals at the school which operates a working dairy and has other animals including

miniature horses.

As part of their studies the students learn about dairy farming and all aspects of caring for the animals and handling them.

At the show these skills were judged across various competition categories.

“It’s only a small competition but it’s important for the students,” Mr Basile said.

“It’s all a learning experience. Out here it’s a team and they’ve been working tirelessly. I couldn’t be happier with them.”

Supercars to be showcased

By Steve Linnell

More than 100 of the world’s most desirable vehicles will transform Hastings Street into a luxury motoring showcase next year as the Noosa Concours d’Elegance returns with its most ambitious program to date.

The award-winning event will take over Noosa’s premier tourism strip on Saturday 18 July 2026, combining rare and historic automobiles with exclusive food, wine, fashion and lifestyle experiences expected to attract thousands of visitors.

Organisers say the expanded program will feature more than a century of automotive design and engineering excellence, from pre-war classics to modern hypercars, cementing the event’s reputation as one of Australia’s premier motoring and luxury lifestyle gatherings.

Hastings Street Association president Ben Orton said the event had become a highlight on Noosa’s calendar.

“The Noosa Concours d’Elegance has become something incredibly special for our community and for the many visitors who travel to Noosa to experience it,” Mr Orton said.

“What makes this event so unique is not only the calibre of vehicles on display, but the way Hastings Street comes alive for one unforgettable day that everyone can enjoy, free of charge.”

Among the automotive stars already confirmed are a 1955 Austin-Healey 100S, a 1963 Facel Vega Facel II, a 1990 Ferrari F40 and a rare 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0, one of only six examples delivered to Australia.

A major feature of the 2026 event will be the inaugural Repco-Brabham Anniversary Collection, showcasing eight historic Brabham racing cars in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Sir Jack Brabham’s historic 1966 Formula One World Championship victory.

The display will include the 1963 Brabham BT7A, an Australian-built race car that achieved multiple victories during the 1964 Tasman Series and remains one of the country’s most significant pieces of motorsport history.

Adding a modern twist, the new Supercar Circle presented by Travis Schultz & Partners will feature 10 contemporary hypercars and performance vehicles, broadening the event’s appeal beyond classic car enthusiasts.

Visitors will also be able to inspect the latest luxury models from prestigious marques including Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mase-

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rati, Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover, Porsche and Rolls-Royce.

One of the event’s centrepieces will be a bespoke Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended commissioned exclusively for the Noosa Concours.

Inspired by Noosa’s coastal environment, the handcrafted vehicle features custom colours and luxury appointments designed to reflect the region’s beaches, ocean and sky.

Beyond the vehicles, a series of luxury lifestyle experiences will run throughout the weekend. Champagne house Pommery will host masterclasses at Locale Noosa, while Sails Restaurant will present exclusive Yalumba wine experiences led by renowned winemaker Louisa Rose.

Miss Moneypenny’s will host a long lunch featuring South Australian winery Oliver’s Taranga, complemented by a Fashion Queensland runway showcase.

On Sunday, the luxury lifestyle program will continue with the Noosa Concours Long Lunch in partnership with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Brisbane.

Queensland Environment and Tourism Minister Andrew Powell said the event was expected to attract around 12,000 visitors, generate more than 9,600 visitor nights and inject an estimated $1.76 million into the local economy.

“Queensland is leading the way as Australia’s events capital, attracting premium experiences that put our destinations on the global stage,” Mr Powell said.

“The Noosa Concours d’Elegance will draw thousands of visitors, boost the local economy and support jobs across the region.”

Event director Alesha Gooderham said the 2026 program had been designed to appeal to collectors, enthusiasts, locals and visitors alike.

“The 2026 event is about creating a truly memorable experience for everyone who comes to Hastings Street,” she said.

The Noosa Concours d’Elegance is organised by the Hastings Street Association and supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland.

Culinary stars shine at fest

By Steve Linnell

The Noosa Food & Wine Festival served up another memorable celebration of the region’s culinary talent, with local venues showcasing the quality and creativity that have helped establish Noosa as one of Australia’s leading food destinations.

John Guise, Festival Director said: ‘The 2026 Noosa Food & Wine festival was an outstanding success this year.”

“At the Festival Village, thousands of people sipped, tasted and savoured the best food and wine producers from across the region with sold out crowds, mouthwatering menus and clear blue skies.”

“We were thrilled to also shine a light on our local restaurants with top-tier collaborations at 19 dining destinations and exceptional culinary experiences along our stunning waterways.”

“It was a vibrant, electric atmosphere, and we are very grateful to everyone who supported the event and our amazing chefs for delivering so many exceptional dishes and world class events in true Noosa style.”

Among the standout experiences was a visit to Noosa Junction restaurant Sabrosa, where diners were treated to a carefully curated menu highlighting premium local ingredients and refined flavours.

The meal began with delicate seafood crackers before guests enjoyed a succession of standout dishes, including light and tasty oysters topped with caviar and finger lime. A glass of Gentle Folk Riesling complemented the opening courses, its light and fresh character pairing well with the seafood offerings.

The kingfish quickly emerged as one of the highlights of the meal, with diners describing the combination of flavours as a “match made in heaven” . Other memorable dishes included a perfectly butter-seared scallop, succulent Grand Royal prawns and an outstanding wagyu beef dumpling.

Sabrosa manager Brodie Theologous said the restaurant had quickly established itself as part of Noosa’s thriving dining scene since opening on 1 January this year.

people in Noosa are doing a great job.

Owner Nathan Ramsay, who has owned the restaurant since January 2025, said the festival played an important role in showcasing the region’s hospitality sector.

“The festival is engaging,” Mr Ramsay told Noosa Today.

“It brings together people and cements that

The restaurant employs between 11 and 15 staff and has embraced opportunities to participate in major events such as the Noosa Food & Wine Festival.

“We have amazing chefs that do their best. We’re lucky to have such professionals.”

Mr Ramsay said the festival highlighted the strength of Noosa’s hospitality industry and the talented chefs, producers and restaurant teams that continue to attract visitors to the region.

The festival once again drew food lovers from near and far, with restaurants across Noosa benefiting from the influx of visitors keen to sample the region’s renowned food and beverage offerings.

Sunshine Beach Rd will be closed between Noosa Dr and Berrima Row, including Arcadia St, from 6.30am to 3pm. Vehicles remaining on the road within this area will be towed

All traffic will be rerouted during the road closure around the expo site via Cooyar St and Leslie Dr.

Getting there - Plan ahead and arrive by fossil free or e transport. The first 500 people to arrive by bus, EV, E bike or E Scooter or walking will get a free tree from Noosa Landcare.

By bus, please note some changes:

Route 620 services will terminate and start from Noosa Junction Station, rather than Noosa Heads Station.

Route 626 and 627 services will detour from Noosa Junction Station via Cooyar St > Leslie Dr > Weyba Rd back to Gympie Tce (and vice versa). After Gympie Tce these services return to their normal routes.

For those fortunate enough to secure a seat at Sabrosa’s festival event, the combination of exceptional food, attentive service and a relaxed Noosa atmosphere proved a winning recipe and a fitting example of why the region remains firmly on Australia’s culinary map.

Route 629 and 631 services will detour via Cooyar St > Leslie Dr > Noosa Dr (and vice versa). This is the detour from previous years.

Customers travelling from or to Noosa Pde and Noosa Dr can catch the 629 and 631 services.

Customers along Gympie Tce or further west along the 626 and 627 routes can catch their services as normal.

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By bike or scooter Bike racks are available at the Noosa Transit Centre.

By car If you are coming by car, parking will be available in car parks at Bottlebrush Ave, the Transit Centre via Lanyana Wy, Cooyar St car park, and Lanyana Wy (Council) car park.

Help teen release Glossies

By Margie Maccoll

Fifteen year old Spencer Hitchen needs our help to travel to Western Australia to be there on 27-28 June where at the invitation of Feathered Friends, Perth Wildlife Hospital and Wildlife Allies he will represent youth and be involved in the release of a flock of Black Cockatoos which have been in care.

Spencer is well known in Noosa for standing up, since the age of eight years old, to protect the habitat of his beloved Glossy Black Cockatoo flock at Sunrise Beach.

The habitat was lost to development but through his battle to save it Spencer gathered an amazing 86,000 signatures on a petition and raised awareness in the community about the species, listed vulnerable in Queensland.

The experience started him on a conservation journey, using his voice, photography and story telling to raise awareness of the plight of threatened species, protect Australia’s most vulnerable ecosystems and helping other communities who are trying to protect their habitat.

“I’ve stood up for the Glossies in my community so I’m trying to use the knowledge I’ve gained and voice that I have to help others trying to do the same in their communities,” he said. “The more communities that are standing up for these places, the decision makers can’t ignore that.

“It’s about working together. It’s knowing about these processes and how it works and what the decision makers listen to, the youth voice and the indigenous voice.”

Spencer visited Federal Parliament in Canberra recently when new environmental laws were pushed through that lessened the protection of habitat and the species that live in them and spoke to politicians trying to oppose it.

“We need to protect nature and we need strong environmental protection laws,” he said. “Exactly what happened at Grasstree Court is happening in other places. Everyone’s seen that the laws aren’t protecting them.”

Spencer was the youngest person ever to speak at a Coles annual general meeting where on behalf of youth he explained to shareholders how salmon fish farming in Macquarie Harbour in

Tasmania was leading to oxygen depletion of the waters and the loss of the endangered Maugean Skate, an ancient ray that lives only there. He and other speakers were asking Coles to stop having salmon on shelves.

“You have a massive impact on this. You have a huge industry supporting salmon farming,” Spencer told the meeting.

Spencer was asked by Emmy award-winning director Josh ‘Bones’ Murphy, an American who had seen Spencers work on social media, to be in the film, ‘Love Letter to the Unseen’ . The film

follows Spencer’s conservation journey from trying to protect Glossy Black Cockatoos in Noosa to protecting the Maugean Skate in Tasmania and will be screened this month in Gympie.

“This is a film about biodiversity loss from a youth perspective. It’s an incredibly hopeful, impactful, powerful, and inspiration- a film for all,” he said.

Along his journey Spencer has taken photographs that have helped spread his message and won awards including recognition from fellow conservationist and photographer Robert Irwin.

And he was able to meet his hero, Dr Jane Goodall, and speak to her about his work to save the Glossy Black Cockatoos.

In his latest venture Spencer’s work with the Glossy Black Cockatoos made its way to WA, which is why he is so excited to attend the Great Black Cockatoo release and why they invited him.

“They’ve been following my journey for a while - my work to protect the Glossies and just my love of black cockatoos,” Spencer said.

“I was the first one they thought of to represent the youth and future generations.”

Spencer said he wanted to bring everyone on this journey with him to experience the magic of releasing a Black Cockatoo back into its home.

“I’ll be taking my camera with me and documenting everything on the way,” he said.

“I really feel so honoured to have been asked to be part of such an amazing conservation experience. I can’t even begin to imagine how overwhelmed with joy I’m going to feel.

“The release only happens very rarely when they have enough Black-Cockatoos rehabilitated, which is a lengthy process.

“I will get the opportunity to go behind the scenes at the Perth Wildlife Hospital and share the story of those who are working so hard to rehabilitate the endangered Forest Red-tailed Black-Cockatoos and Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoos in the Perth Wildlife Hospital.

“Hopefully I’ll get to talk to everyone about how they’re caring for these species.

To get to WA Spencer really needs everyone’s help and in return he promises to bring everyone “on this most amazing journey of my life through my eyes and lens”.

Spencer and his parents have set up a gofundme page with funds raised going towards the expenses of their travel to WA and stay for the short time they are there with any extra funds to go towards any other conservation journey travels to raise awareness of important habitats and share his conservation message.

To help visit Spencer’s Go Fund Me for Western Australia: https://www.gofundme.com/f/1help-spencer-on-his-conservation-journey

Men’s Health very vital

By Wide Bay MP Llew O’Brien

This week is Men’s Health Week, and I’ve spent some of the week catching up with Men’s Shed’s across Wide Bay, including the Noosa and Pomona Men’s Sheds.

Men’s Sheds not only provide places for social interaction, skill sharing, and hands on activities, they also play a very important role in supporting Men’s Health initiatives.

As the new Shadow Envoy for Men and Boys, my role includes working to achieve better outcomes in areas where men and boys are disadvantaged or falling behind, including education, training and health, and advocating for other important issues and challenges men and boys face throughout their lives.

We all know that men are not good at talking about their feelings or their health. Men in Australia are more likely to die younger from preventable diseases and at much higher rates of suicide than women.

Of the 3,307 Australians who died by suicide in 2024, 2,529 were males, which is more than 75 per cent. Last year, the number of men and boys who took their own lives was almost double the national road toll. Men have higher rates of lung cancer, liver disease, and heart disease, and more needs to be done to improve health policies and

programs for men.

The Men’s Shed movement has evolved into a powerful tool to improve men’s health and wellbeing, helping men of all ages and demographics to build mateship and supportive relationships, and to provide educational resources encouraging men to be aware of preventable diseases.

Men’s Sheds are a great way to build skills, social networks and improve health outcomes and to find out more please visit the Australian Men’s Shed Association website https://mensshed.org/

The decision of the recent Giggle vs Tickle Federal Court case has revealed the consequences of the former Gillard Government’s 2013 amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act, which removed the biological definition of male and female genders from the Act, allowing men who identify as women to access spaces that are intended to be for the exclusive use of biological women.

The Giggle vs Tickle case determined that women do not have the right under law to samesex spaces, and biological men who identify as women, have the legal right to enter the places, spaces, and groups specifically designed for biological women.

The decision in the case triggered a strong community backlash, with resounding calls for the legislation to be fixed. Earlier this month I

spoke in Parliament in support of my National Party colleague Alison Penfold’s Sex Discrimination Amendment (Sex-based Rights) Bill 2026, which reinstates the biological definition of the two genders, male, and female.

The Bill is intended to reinstate rights for women and girls by strengthening the definition of gender and giving women and girls the right to say no to biological men from entering the spaces designed for the personal privacy and protection of females.

When legislation fails to reflect reality and strips rights from one group to appease another, it must be amended. Inclusion is important, but it cannot and should not override the sex-based protections afforded to women and girls.

Women deserve the right to say no to the intrusion of non-biological females in their change

rooms, in their sport, in their domestic violence shelters, in their rape crisis counselling centres and in any of their safe spaces.

Three of the region’s outstanding residents have been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List that was released this month, for their service, leadership, and dedication to our communities, and to Australia.

I congratulate Mr Stephan Gollschewski AO APM of Peregian Beach who has been awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia for his distinguished service to law enforcement, to counter-terrorism activities, and to the community.

I also congratulate Mr Clinton Stanley OAM of Cooroy who has been honoured with a Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to people with disability through swimming, and Mr Nigel Greenup PSM of St Mary has been awarded with a Public Service Medal for outstanding public service to the protection and preservation of Australia’s unique natural environments, and to the people and communities who depend upon them.

My office is always here to help in any matter controlled by the Australian Government. If you need assistance please contact me on telephone 4121 2936, email llew.obrien.mp@aph.gov.au, my website www.llewobrien.com.au or on Facebook www.facebook.com/llewobrienlnp.

Beckman’s Road upgrade moves on with stage 2 of works

Noosa Council is working closely with the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) to plan for the Beckmans Road upgrade and to help ensure the project meets the expectations of our local community.

This project represents the second stage of the Beckmans Road upgrade, a key and wellused connection between Noosaville, Tewantin and Cooroy.

Stage 2 will be an important next step towards improving safety, managing congestion and providing better connections for all road users, including motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.

A key component of the project is also consideration of potential environmental impacts with appropriate avoidance and mitigation measures considered as the project progresses. Council, in a joint effort with TMR, have submitted a referral under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).

As part of this process, the Federal Minister for the Environment and Water will invite public comment for each referral; regarding whether the proposed upgrade is a controlled action. Proposed actions will be open for comment for 10 business days on the EPBC Public Portal. The public comment period is expected to commence shortly for the Beckmans Road Upgrade.

Council appreciates the ongoing investment by the Queensland Government in Noosa Shire major road network.

“We look forward to a joint approach with the Queensland Government to keep the community informed as planning advances”, said Director of Infrastructure, Shaun Walsh.

40 years of LiveLife caring

LiveLife Pharmacy Noosa, the pharmacy with all the hats on Hastings Street, is celebrating 40 years of caring for tourists and locals alike.

In 1986, Clint Coker and Robert Ranson purchased the pharmacy, where Aromas is now located. There were tennis courts out the back, before the Sebel, a motel on the street where Dr. Simpson ran his medical centre and Bay Village now stands, a caravan park at each end of the street and houses where Bella Casa and On the Beach now stands. Neither Bay Village and what was first a Sheraton, now the Sofitel, didn’t exist other than as plans that local Lionel McElroy, newsagency and property owner, had at the time.

Having holidayed and surfed Noosa from his early teens, Clint couldn’t believe it when the opportunity presented to purchase the Noosa Heads Pharmacy. From the get-go when first taking over ownership of the pharmacy it was with a clear and simple belief that pharmacy should offer the opportunity to enjoy work, with the team offering friendly and personal advice. A belief that pharmacy should be a place where people feel comfortable asking questions, seeking advice, and being genuinely cared for, whether they needed healthcare support, sunburn, prickly heat and sandfly bites predominantly back then or simply a trusted, important recommendation, like where is the best or cheapest place to eat in town. Betty’s, no affiliation with Betty’s Burgers currently on Hastings St., sold the best burgers and banana smoothies back in the 80’s $1each.

Clint was an inaugural member of the Hastings Street Association and remembers fondly the first Hastings Street Beach Party when tons of sand were trucked in, covering the roundabout at the entry to Hastings Street. Palm trees, camels and celebrations, and remembers the conversion of the bus stop shelter at the roundabout into a tourist information kiosk, manned voluntarily.

LiveLife, a local pharmacy brand, has evolved significantly over the past 40 years, beginning with the acquisition of the Noosa Heads pharmacy. From that single pharmacy, it first grew into the ChemCoast Pharmacy Group, before

transforming into the LiveLife network it is today, spanning Queensland with 37 pharmacies, from Mossman and Port Douglas in the north, through the coastal regions in between, west to Blackwater, and south to Laidley and Plainlands, with more than 30 pharmacist business partners, all committed to serving their local communities.

From those early days on Hastings Street, pharmacy has evolved and changed significantly. While continuing to range plenty of hats and sunglasses on Hastings Street, LiveLife pharmacies have adapted to meet changing healthcare expectations, delivering a broad range of services that make care more accessible, personal,

and supportive of confident health decisions.

Forty years on, that original belief, enjoy your work and ensure every customer leaves the pharmacy feeling better in some way than they did when they entered, still holds true and the mission remains unchanged. LiveLife Pharmacies exist to care for, protect, and improve the health of their community.

As LiveLife celebrates 40 years, we thank our communities for your trust and support, it’s a privilege to care for you and your families. Clint and the team would like to invite you would like to invite you to join them at LiveLife Pharmacy Noosa Heads for morning tea and giveaways, 10am on 25 June 2026.

Major upgrades coming

Upgrades will cause disruption

Get ready for disruption to normal routines when three construction projects start soon.

The main connection between Tewantin and coastal communities, Tewantin’s Doonella Lake Bridge will have one lane closed for upgrade works from July to December.

Plan for traffic delays.

Some night works may occur to minimise disruption and vessel access beneath the bridge will be closed during the entire project.

Construction is expected to take about six months, weather permitting.

Works will include new safety barriers, repairing underwater bridge piles, improving the Hilton Terrace approach and exploring options for better cyclist access.

Built in 1968, the bridge across Lake Doonella is a vital link between Tewantin and Noosaville, carrying more than 20,000 vehicles daily, along with pedestrians and cyclists.

Cooroy club impacts

Work on the $4.18 million upgrade and expansion of Cooroy Gymnastics Club at Cooroy Sports Complex also begins in July.

The project includes the design, construction and fit-out and a new multipurpose indoor training space to give a range of outdoor sports a place to train during bad weather.

It’s all part of the Cooroy Sports Complex Master Plan to support growing sports participation across the hinterland and wider Noosa Shire.

The Cooroy Gymnastics Club is the shire’s

only competitive gymnastics facility and currently has more than 550 athletes using the venue each week, with waiting lists.

The extension and new multi-use areas will be built and later integrated into the existing gymnastics facility to help minimise disruption to the clubs that use it.

New toilets on Gympie Terrace

Construction on new public amenities at Quota Park, Gympie Terrace, Noosaville is set to begin this month.

Carfax Commercial Constructions Pty Ltd is successful contractor to build the facility, designed by local firm Bark Architects, with completion targeted for November 2026 (weather permitting).

The new facility forms part of the Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan to improve safety, accessibility and amenity along the foreshore.

It responds directly to community feedback for better facilities on Gympie Terrace and will bridge a lengthy 950-metre gap between existing facilities at each end of the Gympie Terrace foreshore, boosting accessibility.

As well as a DDA-compliant Changing Places accredited facility, the project will provide public toilets. The Changing Places component is designed for people with high support needs and their carers, offering an adult-sized change table, ceiling hoist, peninsula toilet and privacy screen.

The project will also deliver outdoor showers, seating, new signage, a pathway to the disability parking area and new landscaping.

The project is funded by the Crisafulli Government, including a $1 million election commitment, and funding from the South-East Queensland

Community Stimulus Program.

Playground upgrades: Gympie Terrace, Noosaville and Pioneer Park, Cooran Council is removing the ageing liberty swing at Noosaville’s Pirate Playground.

The swing was originally installed at the House with No Steps, and in 2008 it was donated to Council and relocated to Pirate Playground. Council is replacing the liberty swing with inclusive all-abilities play equipment, including a trampoline and a carousel.

The large play fort and rope play will remain open and fully functional for the duration of the project.

Meanwhile, Cooran’s Pioneer Park is set to get a new playground. Work begins June 16.

The existing swing set and smaller play unit will remain, but the play rotunda will be replaced with a refreshed and engaging play space.

Completion is expected in July, weather per-

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Local company, new energy

LocalrenewableenergycompanyWeglowishelping Sunshine Coast homeowners cut through the confusion around home energy and take greater control of their power bills, consumption and environmental footprint.

As energy costs continue to climb, more locals are looking for practical ways to reduce their reliance on the grid, achieve greater energy independence and lower household expenses.

With a bricks-and-mortar showroom in the heart of Noosa, Weglow specialises in advising homeowners on the best energy solutions, including battery storage, solar and smart appbased monitoring technology that enables users to track energy consumption in real time, understand where power is being used and maximise efficiency.

With more than 20 years of industry experience, owner-operator Sam Jeffery says many

homeowners are still being left in the dark when it comes to understanding their energy usage.

“It’s not about whether to go solar anymore - it’s about understanding how the system actually works” , Mr Jeffery said.

“The majority of new customers who visit our showroom are confused about the relationship between their existing solar panels, batteries and electricity bills. They’re often wondering why they’re still receiving large bills from their energy retailer.

“Our goal is to make renewable energy simple, transparent and genuinely beneficial for local families. People want to feel in control of their energy bills.”

Meet the Weglow team at the upcoming EV and Electrify Everything Expo, or visit their office at 3C/11 Sunshine Beach Road, Noosa Heads, to learn how to reduce electricity costs and support a more sustainable lifestyle.

50c fares made permanent

•Protecting Mudjimba Island Reef

•Delivering the Nambour Police Beat

•Delivering generational infrastructure like The Wave

•Delivering lighting for Sunshine Coast sporting clubs

•Delivering a new TAFE in Caloundra

•Upgrading Mooloolah River Interchange

•Delivering a new connection to the Sunshine Motorway at West Coolum Road

As well as delivering permanent 50c fares, here are some of the ways the new Queensland Government is delivering for the Sunshine Coast:

•Delivering long-term protection for the Pumicestone Passage

•Delivering mental health support with endED short-term accommodation in Woombye

•Delivering the Congestion Busting Plan for Caloundra Road

•Delivering the Sunshine Coast Stadium upgrade for 2032 and beyond

•Upgrading Diddillibah Road and Nambour Connection Road intersection.

Find out what else we’re delivering for you.

Consultation and surveys

By Noosa councillor Amelia Lorentson

How we consult with our community matters. Not just as a process, but as a signal of what we value and how much we trust the people we represent. When consultation works, it builds confidence in council decisions. When it falls short, it leaves communities feeling unheard and councils making decisions on foundations that are not as solid as they should be.

Two recent experiences have prompted me to reflect on this seriously.

Peregian Beach Active Street

The Active Street project proposed converting streets in Peregian Beach South into a shared low-speed environment, prioritising cyclists and pedestrians. The intention was sound — better walking and cycling connections for the local community, supported by state grant funding.

But from early in the process, something was not working.

Consultation fell short (imo) from the beginning. Residents received inadequate notice of early engagement sessions. Residents asked for data and analysis that was never provided. The alternative route along the David Low Way western reserve was consistently raised but never transparently assessed. And the community’s view — expressed early and often — that the outcome had effectively been predetermined was never credibly addressed.

The concerns residents raised were serious and legitimate. They were not simply opposed to change. They raised specific safety issues — including CPTED concerns about reduced surveillance and concealment risks in a low-traffic shared zone, conflicts between cyclists, pedestrians and e-bikes on narrow neighbourhood streets, and rat-running on surrounding streets as through-traffic was displaced. They raised concerns about reduced on-street parking on streets already under significant pressure from visitors accessing the only off-leash beach in the area. And they raised concerns about what this

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project would do to the character and amenity of a community that had not asked for it.

Many of the residents of the directly affected streets were not opposed to investment in their neighbourhood. What they consistently asked for was practical infrastructure — better footpaths, safer roads, stormwater improvements, street tree planting and adequate parking. They showed up to every available engagement session, lodged a formal petition, and said the same things repeatedly.

This time, they were heard.

At this month’s General Meeting, councillors voted on the staff recommendation to proceed with a revised Active Street project. The majority voted against it — reflecting the clear and consistent view of many of the directly affected community. Against: Councillors Lorentson, Phillips, Wilson and Finzel. For: Councillors Stockwell and Wegner. (Decision to be ratified at Ordinary Meeting.)

Following the vote, staff indicated they would look at whether the grant funding could be redirected to other infrastructure improvements. I felt that was too important to leave as an informal undertaking and moved an alternate motion to put it formally on the record. It was supported by the same majority.

The alternate motion resolved that the Active Street project would not proceed in its current form, and directed council to explore whether available funding from the SEQ Liveability Fund and Active Transport Fund can be redirected to deliver the practical infrastructure

improvements residents in South Peregian and other communities have been consistently asking for — footpath connections, stormwater upgrades, formalised parking and street tree planting.

At the meeting I said:

“When a small, tight-knit community tells us clearly and consistently that they do not want something, we have an obligation to listen. Not to manage their opposition. Not to find ways around it. To hear it and respond. That is our job. We work for our residents. They do not work for us.

Something failed in this process. Not the residents. Us. Council failed to bring the community with us from the start. We did not achieve the genuine buy-in that a project of this kind requires. And when many in a community this directly impacted says no this clearly, proceeding anyway is not leadership. It is not good governance.”

I stand by that. And I think the lesson is clear. Consultation must begin with a genuine openness to the outcome. Communities need to believe that their input can actually change the direction of a project — because when they don’t believe that, trust is lost and it is very difficult to recover.

A funding extension has been granted. I am hopeful we can use it to deliver something this community genuinely wants and needs.

The Cooroy Liveability Survey

The second example is quieter but equally important.

At the May round of meetings, Council received a report drawing together community engagement across a range of topics — surveys, coffee chats, deputations and conversations that have informed our budget discussions and future planning.

One figure stood out. Cooroy has a population of around 4,800 people. The Liveability Survey received only 93 responses — approximately 35 short of its target.

For a survey that shapes council priorities and spending, that is not enough. But the number is not even the deepest concern. The more important question is who responded. Are we hearing from young people, families, renters, business owners, seniors and long-term locals? Or are we hearing from the same voices we always hear from?

A survey that does not reflect the diversity of a community cannot (imo) reliably guide decisions for that community. I want to hear directly from the Cooroy and hinterland community and I am committed to finding better ways to reach them.

What This Tells Us

Taken together, these two examples point to the same underlying issue. We are not consistently reaching the people most directly affected by our decisions. And when we do reach them, we are not always creating the conditions for genuine, open dialogue.

Genuine consultation requires more than running a process. It requires going to where people are. It requires timing sessions so that working families, young people and renters can attend — not just those with the time and confidence to engage. It requires being transparent about how feedback will be used. It requires properly recording and responding to concerns when they are raised. And it requires a real willingness to change course when the community points us in a different direction.

Peregian Beach is a reminder of what the cost of getting that wrong looks like. The Cooroy survey is a prompt to ask whether we are doing enough to reach the full breadth of our communities before decisions are made.

Consultation only works when people believe their voices matter. That belief has to be earned — and it is earned by listening, by being honest, and by being willing to do things differently when the community asks us to.

Why locals choose Noosa Village Autos

Buying a vehicle is one of the biggest purchasing decisions most families make, yet for many people, the experience can feel overwhelming. High-pressure sales tactics, confusing negotiations, and a lack of transparency have unfortunately become common experiences in the automotive industry. That’s exactly why more buyers are seeking out dealerships that offer something different: a family-owned, customer-focused approach built on trust.

Noosa Village Autos has built its reputation on making the vehicle purchasing process enjoyable, straightforward, and stress-free. Owned and operated by the Upton family, the business is guided by a simple philosophy: treat every customer with honesty, respect, and genuine care—the same way they would want a member of their own family treated. This means providing transparent information, outstanding value, and a welcoming environment where customers can make informed decisions at their own pace.

Unlike large corporate dealerships where customers can sometimes feel like just a transaction, family-owned businesses have a personal investment in every interaction. Noosa Village Autos has earned its reputation one customer at a time, building lasting relationships throughout the local community and beyond.

The business’s roots trace back to 1976, when the family operated Upton’s Hardware on Eumundi Road. From those early days, through dealerships in Yandina and Brisbane, to its current location—where it has proudly operated for the past 24 years, just a few hundred metres from where the journey began nearly 50 years ago—the family has built a reputation founded on trust, integrity, and exceptional customer service. Every vehicle sold reflects the family’s name, and that responsibility is taken seriously.

Purchasing a vehicle is a significant decision, and the team at Noosa Village Autos understands that. Customers are provided with guidance and information rather than sales pressure. The focus remains on helping customers make confident, informed choices.

While based in Noosa and serving customers throughout the Sunshine Coast region, Noosa Village Autos has developed a reputation that extends far beyond South East Queensland. Thanks to its quality, competitively priced vehicles, customer-focused service, and streamlined process, the dealership regularly sells vehicles to buyers in every state and territory across Australia. Many interstate customers purchase vehicles sight unseen, relying on detailed descriptions, transparent communication, and the dealership’s commitment to accurately representing every vehicle. The trust earned from customers nationwide is a source of great pride for the team.

Perhaps the strongest testament to the dealership’s commitment to customer service is the feedback it receives. Over the years, Noosa Village Autos has accumulated hundreds of five-star reviews from satisfied buyers who have experienced firsthand what sets the dealership apart. These reviews tell the stories of families finding the right vehicle, first-time buyers feeling supported, and returning customers who continue to place their trust in the business.

Ultimately, the success of Noosa Village Autos is measured not simply by the number of vehicles sold, but by the relationships built with customers. For anyone seeking a quality used vehicle and a buying experience built on transparency, respect, and customer satisfaction, Noosa Village Autos continues to demonstrate why so many Australians choose to buy with confidence.

Active Street project hits the skids

Work on the Peregian Beach Active Street Project was scheduled to start early to mid 2026 that would have seen 800 metres of Lorikeet Drive on the South Peregian beach front converted to a 30km an hour, bike friendly, active street precinct to the south and north of Victory Park causing a plethora of issues in the area, dogged by controversy!

Hallelujah though, commonsense does prevail, I recently welcomed the Noosa Council Digital Door Knock news that the decision was made not to proceed with this Peregian Beach Active Street Project thanks to Noosa Council’s “Awesome Foursome” of councillors!

These four councillors professionalism and attention to detail has been outstanding, the important thing is, they listened to the fierce community backlash on this project and delivered a fair and reasonable result, in contrast to the lip service the Peregian Beach community had to sallow to date, with the dogged aim by some, to push ahead with the project regardless, with little or no regard for the South Peregian community.

The Noosa Council’s “Awesome Foursome” are keen to redirect these funds to other practical infrastructure improvements in the South Peregian Beach area. Accordingly, the prospect of implementing traffic calming measures on Oriole Avenue South Peregian Beach would also be a welcome inclusion with these infrastructure improvements .

Poor driver behaviour, often at high speed, and the high volume of vehicle traffic on Oriole Avenue is an ongoing issue at the best of times, being the first access point off David Low Way. It’s not uncommon to see up to 180 cars per hour on Oriole Avenue during peak times making their way to Victory Park and other destinations in South Peregian Beach, for example, epic surf weekends, summer school holidays and Christmas.

Shane Mohr, South Peregian Beach

Access Street for 64 Lake Macdonald Drive Named

The access street, which will come off Dianella

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Court, for the 64 Lake Macdonald Drive development has been named Pardalote Place.

Pardalotes are very small, brightly coloured birds native to Australia that spend most of their time high in the outer foliage of trees, feeding on insects, spiders and above all lerps (a type of sap sucking insect). Their role in controlling lerp infestations in eucalypt forests of Australia may be significant. Pardalotes occupy a wide range of eucalypt habitats including tall forests with a canopy over 30 metres. While Pardolotes have been known to be in the area in the past, the small stand of remaining Gympie Messmate Eucalypts are quite exposed and not likely to provide safe habitat from predators for a small bird.

It is likely that as the building of the units commences at a later date, the 64 Lake Macdonald Drive address will cease to exist and it will be Lot 1, 2 and 3 Pardalote Place.

Pat Spicer, Cooroy

AI warning

China is showing caution in the face of the AI revolution because of its societal effects, and Australia should, too. More and more companies are becoming uncontactable by phone, and using AI for really unsatisfactory interaction with customers. It means job loses for employees, and frustration for clients. AI is hurtling down on us at warp speed, and our government seems to be sleepwalking towards it. They and everyone else should be very wary of this potential societal con-

trol mechanism by technocrats and intelligence entities. We also need to look at China’s AI stations - underwater so that megalitres of water are not wasted on cooling, and surrounded by wind turbines, so that they generate their own mountains of electricity needed for operation.

161 AI data centres are planned for Australia. I think that they should be put on hold until the government has thoroughly investigated both its positive and negative potential.

Joy Ringrose, Pomona

Regenerating Tourism in Noosa

Six years on from the original discussions as part the Sustainable Tourism Working Group in the Wellington council, and three years since the Destination Management Plan public workshops, I’d have to say it’s basically full steam ahead for Tourism Noosa (TN) after the latest council decision to allocate them $6.0 M over the next three years (NT, 12 June). Sure, they have a few KPI administrative hoops to jump through, but TN does not yet have the skill set to alter its marketing tactics in line with community expectations that shire visitation be moderated. And by asking TN to manage visitors, rather than market to them, as well as to practice regenerative tourism, after hardly achieving sustainable tourism, is a huge expectation.

The argument that because TN has so little specific base data they can’t accurately measure “success” , therefore stronger KPIs can’t be applied, is a weak one. As is using this as a reason council can’t expect higher goals from them. We’ve now missed the opportunity to reform a top-heavy, ratepayer subsidised, self-interested industry association. We’ve failed to guide it into the modern marketing era for the benefit of the shire, the Noosa brand and the amenity of residents who are fed up with the effects of over-tourism on their daily lives.

Rod Ritchie, Cooroy

I’m so worried ...

When Australia now rates as the third most affluent country in the world and is in the top 10 for

life’s satisfaction, is it just OZ’s 170 billionaires and foreign owned companies who whinge, moan and complain about paying taxes? Just asking.

Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach

Domestic and Family Violence

Queenslanders keep pouring effort, money and goodwill into preventing domestic and family violence, yet the crisis keeps deepening.

Police now receive a DFV related call every three minutes - and that’s only the people who manage to call. It doesn’t count the silent coercion, the whispered threats, the bruises hidden under sleeves, or the kids learning the wrong lessons about love.

Behind each 000 call is fear and emotional damage no statistic can capture.

We like to tell ourselves we’re a decent, fair minded community. Yet behind closed doors, the violence is getting worse. Not stabilising. Not slowing. Worse.

And no one can pretend it’s because we’re not trying. Queensland has thrown more than $1.5 billion at DFV responses - more per capita than NSW or Victoria - and still the numbers climb.

In some districts, DFV now consumes half of all police work. Half. Imagine what that does to the rest of the community’s safety.

So let’s stop hiding behind the comforting fiction that this is a “government problem” or a “policing problem” . It isn’t. It’s a people problem. A culture problem. A what we let slide in our homes and workplaces problem.

Violence doesn’t begin with a punch; it begins with entitlement, disrespect, silence, and the belief that someone else’s fear matters less than our comfort.

If we want real change, we have to change the soil this behaviour grows in - by calling out toxic behaviour early, refusing to normalise cruelty, and rebuilding the everyday habits of decency that make violence unthinkable.

Community kindness can’t be a random act anymore, or the three minute clock will keep ticking in Queensland.

Garry Reynolds, Peregian Springs

Turning fashion into force

By Steve Linnell

When Jo Yates was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at just 42, she had little idea that the experience would one day inspire a community fundraising effort in the heart of Noosaville.

Now cancer-free and determined to raise awareness of a disease she says remains underrecognised and underfunded, Jo and her brother have launched The Exchange in Rene Street, combining pre-loved fashion, creative spaces and co-working facilities while supporting ovarian cancer research and awareness.

The new business opened last week and has already begun making an impact, raising $200 for ovarian cancer initiatives through merchandise sales and donations.

For Jo, the cause is deeply personal.

Four years ago, a routine medical check led to the discovery of tumours on both ovaries.

“I had a PAP smear that showed some anomalies and then went for an ultrasound,” she said.

“That’s when they found tumours in both ovaries.”

Looking back, Jo now recognises she had experienced symptoms but had dismissed them as everyday discomfort.

“In hindsight I had symptoms but didn’t know it. Sometimes as a woman you have pain in the stomach and just get on with life.”

The diagnosis led to a full hysterectomy followed by six months of chemotherapy at Nambour Hospital.

While treatment was successful, the experience opened her eyes to the challenges faced by women with ovarian cancer.

“At the moment there’s no proper test for ovarian cancer,” she said.

“It’s totally underfunded. We need to raise awareness.”

“If we can help one person, it will be worth it.” Jo said survival rates for ovarian cancer remain significantly lower than for some other cancers.

“There is around a 48 per cent survival rate over five years compared with around 98 per cent for breast cancer now,” she said.

Originally from Wales, Jo moved to Tewantin and has spent years working as a video producer after completing a degree in photography. Through The Exchange, she hopes to create more than just a business.

The venue combines three concepts under one roof – The Fashion Exchange, The Creative Exchange and The Work Exchange.

At its centre is a pre-loved clothing store designed to promote sustainable fashion and reduce waste. During June, the first 10 people to sign up will receive space for 20 hangers of clothing to sell through the store.

Beyond fashion, the site includes a dedicated photography and videography studio, seven private offices and 14 co-working spaces aimed at freelancers, creatives and small business operators.

A coffee trailer run by two experienced chefs is also operating onsite, creating what Jo describes as a one-stop destination for work, creativity and community.

Plans are already underway to add a fully equipped podcast studio.

For Jo, however, the most important outcome is using the business to spark conversations about ovarian cancer.

“People need to know more about it,” she said.

“We’re building a community here, and if that community helps raise awareness and helps even one person get checked earlier, then that’s something really worthwhile.”

The Exchange is located at 29 Rene Street, Noosaville.

For more information go to www.theexchangenoosa.com.au and www.ovariancancer. net.au

Bus of hope

SunnyKids is hitting the road with a powerful new initiative designed to bring vital support directly to children and families across the Sunshine Coast.

Launching today, the “Take a Seat on the SunnyKids Bus” campaign will help fund a brand-new mobile outreach bus that will deliver SunnyKids’ mentoring, wellbeing and school-based programs directly into local communities.

Thanks to an incredibly generous supporter, every dollar raised throughout June will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $30,000 - meaning with community support, the campaign has the potential to generate a total of $60,000 to help bring the SunnyKids Bus to life and deliver programs directly to children across the Coast.

More than just transport, the SunnyKids Bus will act as a safe space on wheels - helping children feel supported, connected and seen.

The bus will expand the reach of SunnyKids’ Mentoring Through Sport and SunnyKids in Schools programs, allowing the organisation to support more children, more often, when they need it most.

“Every seat on this bus represents hope for a child,” said SunnyKids CEO, Kathleen Hope.

“We know that early support can change the course of a young person’s life. This bus allows us to remove barriers and take our programs directly to the communities that need them most.”

SunnyKids is inviting the community to “take a seat” through several sponsorship opportunities.

The campaign runs from 8 June to 6 July, with donations supporting the rollout of trauma-informed programs focused on emotional wellbeing, resilience, connection and education outcomes for vulnerable children.

People are encouraged to support the campaign by donating at take-a-seat-onthe-sunnykids-bus.raiselysite.com

Healthier hospital food menu

By Steve Linnell

Noosa residents heading to Sunshine Coast hospitals for appointments or to visit loved ones are increasingly being met with healthier food and drink options, as the region emerges as one of Queensland’s top performers in a state-wide nutrition initiative.

The Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service has again been recognised for its commitment to the “A Better Choice Healthcare” strategy, which aims to make nutritious food and drinks easier to find, more affordable and more appealing in hospital cafes and vending machines.

The latest figures from Health and Wellbeing Queensland show that, on average, almost nine in 10 food outlets and vending machines across the state’s hospital network now meet healthy eating targets — the highest result recorded since the program began.

For Noosa residents who regularly access services at facilities such as Noosa Hospital, Sunshine Coast University Hospital and Nambour General Hospital, the changes mean healthier snacks and meals are becoming the norm rather than the exception.

Health and Wellbeing Queensland chief executive Dr Robyn Littlewood said the latest results showed that when healthier options are readily available, people are choosing them.

“These are great results. I’m thrilled to see such positive data, the best result we’ve ever seen, a true testament to the hard work and dedication driving this success,” Dr Littlewood said.

“The strategy is driving real change across the state, supporting hospitals to increase healthier choices in their cafes and vending machines.”

The Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service was recognised at the inaugural A Better Choice Healthcare Awards earlier this year, with Healthy Food and Drink Coordinator Jenny

O’Dwyer praised for championing the initiative across the region.

Ms O’Dwyer said collaboration with retailers had been central to the program’s success.

“The commitment, dedication and cooperation of our retailers and vendors is the key to our success,” she said.

“Our retailers work tirelessly to source healthier product alternatives and modify favourite recipes to maintain customer loyalty and satisfaction.

“Making healthy food and drink options wide-

ly available across Sunshine Coast Health creates an environment where it’s easier for our staff and visitors to make healthy choices and champions a culture of health and wellness.”

The annual report also found that almost all Queensland public health facilities now provide free drinking water in high-traffic areas, with availability increasing from 83 per cent to 96 per cent.

Health and Wellbeing Queensland says the initiative is about more than changing menus. It is designed to support healthier lifestyles by creating environments where the easiest choice is also the healthiest.

With many Noosa families regularly travelling to Sunshine Coast hospitals for specialist appointments and treatment, the program is delivering a simple but meaningful change — making it easier to grab a nutritious meal or snack while spending long hours away from home.

New life for House with No Steps to support local youth

The transformation of the former House with No Steps into a residence to reset at-risk youth has highlighted how unused sites can deliver positive outcomes for our communities

Noosa MP Sandy Bolton recently visited the site to meet with Ted Noffs Foundation CEO Matt Noffs and Regional Reset Manager Ben Walker to see firsthand how the former House With No Steps site has progressed for the Regional Reset initiative, revitalising the buildings and grounds that had fallen into disrepair over the past eight years.

The facility now includes renovated onsite accommodation, counselling and learning spaces, a newly painted and repaired ‘Great Hall’ for recreation and meetings, as well restored gardens complete with a fireside gathering space inspired by indigenous yarning circles. Gym equipment, kayaks, bikes and table tennis are evidence of activities focused on engagement and wellbeing.

The Regional Reset program delivers intensive early-intervention workshops and short- stay residential camps for at-risk young people aged between eight and seventeen, alongside family counselling, life skills, education and wellbeing activities aimed at helping divert young people away from the justice system.

“It was wonderful to see the incredible work being undertaken by the Ted Noffs Foundation onsite and hear firsthand the positive outcomes

this program is delivering for young students and their families,” Ms Bolton said.

“Connection, rapport, activities and supports are vital for our youth to realise their potential through the development of tools to manage their challenges. Former Noosa Councillor Brian Lindfield, who door knocked to raise $1million dollars back in 1992 to develop the site for youth activities, would no doubt support that it is again supporting youth and changing lives.”

Warm up with holiday fun

Get ready for an action-packed winter school holiday season filled with excitement, creativity and endless fun. Noosa Council has curated a vibrant program of activities and workshops to keep children of all ages entertained and engaged. From arts and crafts to swim intensives, there is something for everyone these winter holidays.

At the Noosa Aquatic Centre, families can take advantage of the Winter Intensive Learn to Swim Programs, designed to fast-track swimming skills through fun, five-day sessions catering to all abilities. While kids are in the pool, parents can enjoy lap swimming, the air-conditioned gym, wellness studio and crèche facilities, with the Poolside Cafe offering fresh meals and great coffee.

The Noosa Leisure Centre will be buzzing throughout the winter break, offering hours of active fun for children aged 5 and over hosting basketball, pickleball and futsal every Wednesday from 1:30pm to 4:30pm in the indoor stadium. The Kids’ Playroom is ideal for children under five, featuring mini tramps, climbing walls and balance beams. Outdoors, families can enjoy the activity area with basketball hoops, a handball court and pickleball hit-out wall, while casual hoops sessions are also available during the holidays.

Noosaville and Cooroy Libraries are packed with creative winter holiday fun for kids of all ages. Children can meet award-winning local author Leisa Fail and create their own stories, enjoy hands-on sessions like Cookies & Canvas painting, or design a custom creation in the 3D Print a Bubble Wand workshop. Younger children can delight in F5F Animal Encounters, featuring stories, activities and up-close experiences with animals. Creative kids can also dive into Winter

Dragon Craft sessions, LEGO building challenges and friendly games of chess, while a school holiday drawing competition invites imagination and creativity with prizes up for grabs. With a mix of bookable and drop-in activities, there’s something for every interest and age group.

Noosa Regional Gallery invites children and families to explore creativity through IMAGINATE: Fields of Feelings, a vibrant, hands-on exhibition inspired by ceramic artist Bonnie Hislop. Designed especially for young audiences, this interactive experience encourages emotional expression, play and imagination in a colourful and welcoming environment. At the heart of the exhibition is the immersive Clay Lab, where visitors can roll, shape and sculpt their own creations using provided materials—no experience needed. Suitable for ages 4 and over, this engaging winter holiday activity offers a unique opportunity for families to connect through art, with entry including both the exhibition and Clay Lab experience.

Families can also explore the Living Well Noosa holiday program for kids and teens, featuring outdoor nature experiences at the Botanic Gardens, yoga workshops at the library and vibrant street art workshops in Pomona.

The J Theatre hosts Cinderella (youth edition) presented by Little Seed Theatre Company on Friday and Saturday 10 and 11 July, 11am and 2.30pm both days.

Tech-curious kids and teens can head to the Peregian Digital Hub for Holidays at the Hub, a dynamic program designed to build digital skills through play and creativity. Winter workshops include hands-on experiences in robotics, drones, Minecraft, Scratch coding, digital art and more, encouraging problem-solving, collabora-

tion and innovation in a fun, supportive environment.

To explore the full range of Winter School Holiday activities, visit noosa.qld.gov.au/

school-holiday-activities. Most activities require bookings, so families are encouraged to plan ahead and secure their place for a fun-filled winter break in Noosa.

Crikey magazine photo comp returns for 10th year

Australia Zoo has announced the return of the Crikey! Magazine Photography Competition, celebrating 10 years of fostering a deep appreciation for wildlife and wild places through photography.

The annual initiative is led by photographer and conservationist Robert Irwin and inspires participants of all ages to celebrate the natural world through their lens, attracting thousands of entries from across the globe each year.

“This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Crikey! Magazine Photography Competition, and we couldn’t be prouder to celebrate this milestone. It is an honour to unite a global community of photographers and encourage meaningful conversations through powerful images,” he said.

This year’s competition features a selection of open categories, including Crikey! Cover, The Natural World and People’s Choice and to celebrate the competition’s tenth anniversary, a special new category, Australia. Created in collaboration with Tourism Australia, this category invites photographers to capture the diversity and spirit

of the nation, from breathtaking landscapes and rugged coastlines to unique wildlife and iconic natural environments.

Alongside the open categories, there are three youth categories designed to inspire the next generation of storytellers.

Entries will be judged by a panel of award-winning photographers, including Robert Irwin, Ashleigh Scully, Kate Berry, Russell Shakespeare, Harman Singh Heer, Day Scott and Sean Scott. The judges are looking for compelling images that highlight the wonder of wildlife and wild places, and the urgent need to protect them. With Tourism Australia, Canon Australia and CameraPro on-board as sponsors, there are exciting prizes to be won across all categories.

Entries for the competition open on 15 June 2026 and close on 31 August 2026. Winners will be announced on 9 October 2026, followed by a striking exhibition of finalists and winning images on display at Australia Zoo.

For entry details, competition guidelines, and past winning images, visit https://australiazoo. com.au/photography-competition/

Winter School Holidays Activities

Looking for an affordable way to keep the kids active these school holidays?

Join us at Noosa Leisure Centre every Monday and Wednesday from 1:30pm–4:30pm for basketball, pickleball, and futsal.

Kids’ Playroom

Fun for kids aged 0-5 years!

With mini tramps, climbing wall, balancing beam and lots of other fun things, you are sure to leave with a well exercised toddler! Please note: socks are required for parents and children.

Just $6.00 per child – parent supervision required.

NLC Outdoor Activity Area

Come and check out the NLC outdoor activity area including 3 basketball hoops, handball court, a pickleball hit out wall, and more! Cost $3.50 for kids and $5.50 for adults.

Learn to Swim

Intensive Holiday Program

The NAC’s Intensive Holiday Program will operate during the school holidays with bookings open now.

Two weeks available for all levels from Seahorse up to Squad level:

Week 1: Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July

Week 2: Monday 6 July to Friday 10 July

Café

The Poolside Café at the NAC is the perfect place to relax and enjoy delicious food, barista-made coffee, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Local Author talk Leisa Fail.

Meet award winning local author Leisa Fail and discover how she creates Stormy Normy and other adventure stories. Create your own mini story using her storytelling tips, and enjoy fun crafts inspired by the books. Free. Bookings required. Ages 6-12 years

Noosaville: Tuesday 30 June 9:30 - 10:30am

Cooroy: Wednesday 1 July 9:30 - 10:30am

Cookies & Canvas

Get creative with a fun painting session while enjoying delicious cookies! Paint your own cute or spooky snowman masterpiece to take home. Free, bookings required. Ages 8-12 yrs

Cooroy: Thurs 2 July 1:302:30pm Noosaville: Thurs 9 July 10 – 11am

Lego: Build, Create, and imagine!

Build, design, and let your imagination run wild with LEGO! Follow fun building challenges or create your own masterpiece freestylestyle. Part of school holiday program. No bookings required, Free, Ages 5 yrs+ Noosaville: Fri 3 July 10-12pm

Animal Encounters

First 5 Forever presents Happy Little Turtle Children will enjoy engaging stories, handson activities, and upclose animal encounters, sparking curiosity and a love for nature. Ages 5 and under. Free, bookings required. Cooroy: Fri 3 July 10-11am Noosaville: Mon 6 Jul 10-11am

Winter Dragon Craft

Love Dragon Girls or Wings of Fire? Join us for a fun session of dragonthemed arts and crafts, where you can create your own magical dragoninspired creations. Free, No bookings required. Ages 6-12 yrs. Noosaville: Tues 7 July 10-12pm Cooroy: Wed 8 July 10-12pm

3D Print a Bubble Wand

Design your own custom bubble wand using Tinkercad, then watch it come to life on a 3D printer! Take home your unique creation and start blowing bubbles. Free, bookings required. Ages 8-12 years Noosaville: Tues 7 July 11-12am Cooroy: Fri 10 July 10-11am

At just $3.50 per child, kids can stay and play for as long as they like! For more info & bookings: Ph 5329 6555 | libraryevents.noosa.qld.gov.au 7 Wallace Drive, Noosaville | 9 Maple Street, Cooroy

Workshops

Chess

Drop in for a friendly game of chess these school holidays. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, everyone is welcome, we have other board games to play too. No bookings required. Free, Ages 6 yrs + Noosaville: Fri 3 July 1:303:30pm Cooroy: Friday 10 July 1:30-3:30pm

Drawing competition

Draw your favourite book character! What would you do together at the library?

Use your imagination and enter for a chance to win a prize. Entry forms available in branch. Entries will close 12 July

Unleash your child’s imagination these school holidays at Noosa Regional Gallery!

Imaginate Fields of Feelings

With Bonnie Hislop Ages 4+ yrs

Sat 20 June – Sun 12 July

Your

Enter a colourful world of creativity, emotions and play inspired by ceramic artist Bonnie Hislop. IMAGINATE is a biennial exhibition event created especially for children and families. Imaginate Clay Lab

At the heart of the Imaginate exhibition is our huge interactive CLAY LAB, where visitors can roll, shape, sculpt and experiment with clay! Explore, play and connect through art! No experience neededall materials provided.

$5 per person – one ticket gives you access to both the Imaginate exhibition and Clay Lab.

Business leaders hit sand for homeless

By Steve Linnell

More than 45 Sunshine Coast business and community leaders will spend the night sleeping rough at Maroochydore on Thursday 18 June as part of the St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland CEO Sleepout, an annual fundraiser supporting people experiencing homelessness, housing stress and poverty.

Participants will swap their beds for a night on the sand near Maroochy Surf Club, joining business leaders across the state in a bid to raise awareness of the challenges faced by Australians without a safe place to call home.

The Sunshine Coast campaign is aiming to raise $230,000 this year and has already collected more than $167,000, putting it on track to surpass last year’s record-breaking total of almost $180,000.

The annual CEO Sleepout is one of Australia’s best-known corporate fundraising events, challenging leaders to experience a small part of what it means to go without secure accommodation. Nationally, the initiative has raised more than $4.6 million to date, with Queensland leading fundraising efforts this year after raising more than $1.5 million towards a statewide goal of $2.7 million.

Sunshine Coast CEO Sleepout Committee Chair Anthony Walsh said the strong fundraising momentum reflected the region’s commitment to helping those doing it tough.

“We’re incredibly proud of what this community has achieved and we’re not slowing down,” he said.

“Every dollar gets us closer to our $230,000 goal and closer to making real change for people in our own backyard who don’t have a safe place to sleep tonight.”

Funds raised through the event will support Sunshine Coast residents experiencing homelessness, housing stress and poverty by helping provide emergency accommodation, food, clothing, groceries and other essentials. The money will also contribute to community housing initiatives aimed at delivering safe and secure long-term accommodation for people in need.

According to Vinnies, more than 122,000 Australians do not have a safe place to call

home, highlighting the growing need for support services and affordable housing solutions.

The Sunshine Coast CEO Sleepout launch event will be held at Maroochy Surf Club, Alexandra Parade, Maroochydore, from 6pm on Thursday 18 June.

People wishing to support the fundraiser can donate through the CEO Sleepout Queensland campaign website; www.ceosleepout.org.au/event/queensland

Costa Georgiadis. (Supplied)

Grow It Local

Pick fresh herbs, greens and vegetables straight from your backyard. Save money, eat healthier and enjoy produce. That’s the everyday reality with Grow It Local.

Noosa Council has partnered up with Grow It Local to give Noosa residents FREE memberships.

Grow It Local is a free community program that supports anyone to grow their own food, whether you’re planting your very first seed or already tending a thriving garden. It gives you practical tools, expert guidance, and the confidence to grow more of what you eat at home.

Withtherisingcostofliving,home-grownfood is one of the simplest ways to cut your grocery bill while improving your health and reducing waste. Even a few pots of herbs, salad greens or seasonal veggies can make a noticeable difference.

As a member, you’ll get access to free monthly online workshops covering everything from beginner gardening basics to composting, soil health and seasonal planting.

A standout feature is the Ask an Expert service, where you can email your gardening questions and receive personalised advice from experienced growers. Whether you’re battling pests, confused about soil, or unsure what to plant next, support is only an email away.

You’ll also find a library of easy-to-follow articles packed with tips on growing vegetables, caring for fruit trees and getting the most from your garden.

Grow It Local is all about building confidence, sharing knowledge, and helping more people enjoy fresh, home-grown food.

Join for free: growitlocal.com

4TH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH

What: Repair Day

Cost: FREE (please register preferred date) When: 10am – 2pm 25th June

Where: Reviva Reuse Shop, 561 Eumundi Noosa Rd, Doonan QLD 4562

Bring your broken treasures and connect with our talented team of fixers from the Men’s Shed & Reviva.

Need something fixed?

Whether it’s a wobbly chair, a favourite shirt with a tear, or a bike thats seen better days we’ll do our best to help repair it.

Repair Days are a great way to save some money, learn a few repair skills and reduce waste going to landfill. A limit of three items per person for sharpening and sewing repairs.

Please register for your preferred date, then drop by between 10am-2pm with your items.

The Guide

MONTY DON’S BRITISH GARDENS

ABC TV, Friday, 7.30pm

Monty Don (pictured) believes there is a lot to be learnt from Britain’s great outdoors. In his eyes, everything from the humble backyard to the grandest of grounds tells a story about the country’s culture, climate and history. Over five parts, the ardent horticulturalist travels from the north-west of Scotland to the southern tip of England to discover more than 60 different gardens and the custodians who keep them flourishing. Don begins his journey at Inverewe, a botanical wonderland in the Scottish Highlands that includes plants from all over the world, including the New Zealand tree fern. It’s a fascinating series that’s sure to inspire your own trip to the nursery.

SMALL PROPHETS

WATSON 10, Sunday, 8.15pm

For one season and one episode of this medical mystery drama, Dr John Watson (Morris Chestnut) – one of literature’s most famous sidekicks – finally had the spotlight all to himself. Since the death of Sherlock Holmes, the good doctor has been treating patients with rare disorders at a Pittsburgh clinic. As season two picks up steam, Holmes (who, as it turns out, is very much alive) makes a shocking return and wastes no time weighing in on his partner’s latest case – an apparent “zombie virus” affecting a team of microbiology researchers. Trainspottingstar Robert Carlyle (pictured) brings a mischievous magic to his portrayal of the iconic detective, making this reunion anything but elementary.

ABC Entertains, Tuesday, 8.30pm

From the brilliant mind of Detectoristscreator Mackenzie Crook, this o eat sitcom has a rare blend of fantasy and realism to simultaneously enchant and bewilder viewers. It follows hardware store clerk Michael (regular Crook collaborator Pearce Quigley, pictured), whose life has been on hold since the unexplained disappearance of his partner Clea seven years earlier. Michael spends his days winding up gullible customers at work and visiting his eccentric dad (Michael Palin) in aged care. But when a surprising revelation disrupts his status quo and opens the door to a world of alchemy and magical spirits, he gets an unexpected opportunity to uncover the truth about his lost love.

Friday, June 19

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SEVEN (7)

TRAVEL GUIDES

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG,R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Monty Don’s British Gardens. (Premiere)

8.30 Shetland. (Mdl) Calder and Tosh discover the truth behind Rossi’s mission.

9.30 Twenty Twenty Six. (M) Anew Tournament Ambassador isannounced.

10.30 Gruen. (PG,R)

11.05 ABC Late News.

11.25 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG,R)

12.10 The Control Room. (Ml,R)

1.10 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. GroupB. SUI vBIH. Cont. 7.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. GroupB. CAN vQAT. 10.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. GroupA. MEX vKOR. From Guadalajara Stadium, Mexico. 1.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. GroupL. England vCroatia. 4.30 PBS NewsHour. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains. (PG)

8.30 Record-Breaking Bridges. (PG)

9.30 Michael Palin In North Korea. (R)

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 FIFA World Cup2026: Highlights Show.

11.25 The King. (MA15+a)

12.15 The Typist. (Masv, R) 1.20 Shark Curry: A Cricket Delicacy. (R) 1.50 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (R)

2.25 Great British Railway Journeys. (R)

3.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 4.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. GroupD. USA vAUS.

6am Morning Programs. 9.30 BBC News At Six. 10.00 France 24 English News. 10.30 Front Up. 11.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show. 11.30 Front Up. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 Hoarders. 2.05 Who Killed The WCW? 3.00 Bamay. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.40 Inside The Huddle. 6.10 Over The Black Dot. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo. 9.50 The Americans. 10.45 Fashionista. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. GroupL. ENG vCRO. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6am The Movie Show. 6.20 Howl’s Moving Castle. (2004, PGw) 8.25 The Man Who Brought Down The White House. (2017, PGal) 10.20 Riceboy Sleeps. (2022, Mals) 12.35pm The Graduate. (1967, Mas) 2.30 Discovering Film. 3.25 P’tang, Yang, Kipperbang. (1982, PGals) 4.50 Thirteen Days. (2000, PGal) 7.30 All The President’s Men. (1976,Ml,R) 10.00 The King Tide. (2024,Malv) Midnight Radical. (2023, Mal, Spanish) 2.25 Michael Clayton. (2007, MA15+l) 4.35 Open The Wall. (2014, PGal, German)

PICK OF THE WEEK

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When Adelaide sisters Eliza and Liberty Paschke arrived on the set of TheBlockin 2023, the inexperienced renovators brought so many suitcases with them that you’d think they were bound for Milan Fashion Week. Let’s hope the pair have learnt the art of packing light, as they’re joining the cast of TravelGuidesfor a Chilean adventure this week. Despite a shaky start on Santiago’s steep historical funicular, the siblings couldn’t ask for a better introduction to the show. Their itinerary also includes a handson pottery class and a street art tour through Valparaíso before concluding with a trail ride and cruise in the icy wilderness of Patagonia.

On top of the world: Sisters Eliza and Liberty Paschke join TravelGuides

NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Compass. (R) 10.30 Stuff The British Stole. (R) 11.00 Race Around The World. (M, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Assembly. (PG, R) 1.45 Ground Up. (Ml, R) 2.15 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 3.00 Restoration Aust. (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (Md, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Your Money & Your Life. (PG) 1.30 Border Security: International. (PGd, R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted byJohanna Griggs.

8.00 MOVIE: Inferno. (2016,Malv,R) After auniversity professor awakens with amnesia, hediscovers heis being pursued byan assassin. Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones, Irrfan Khan.

10.30 To Be Advised.

12.10 MOVIE: Lethal Love Letter. (2021,Mav,R) Awoman Clare Grant, Rick Malambri.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

7TWO (72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.05 Daniel Tiger’s. 10.25 BeddyByes. 11.15 The Makery. 11.30 Wiggle. 11.45 Andy’s Global Adventures. 1.30pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 1.50 Kangaroo Beach. 2.30 Daniel Tiger’s. 2.45 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.30 MOVIE: Scoob! (2020, PG) 9.05 Caper Crew. 9.55 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.20 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Imagine Holidays Iconic Rail Journeys. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Horse Racing. Royal Ascot. 3.30am Animal Rescue. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 The Great Australian Doorstep.

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 American Resto. Noon Storage Wars. 12.30 American

Pickers: Best Of. 1.30 Pawn Stars. 2.30 Kick Ons. 3.00 Timbersports. Aust C’ship Pt 2. Replay. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers: Best Of. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.30 Football. AFL. Gold Coast Suns vHawthorn. 10.30 AFL Post-Game. 11.15 GetOn Extra. 11.45 MOVIE: Mercury Rising. (1998, M) 2.05am Mountain Men. 3.00 American Resto. 3.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: The Better Man. (2025,Mal) Daniel Greene. 2.00 Pointless. (PG,R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG,R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round16. Newcastle Knights vSt George Illawarra Dragons. From McDonald Jones Stadium, New South Wales.

9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage ofthe NRL game.

10.45 MOVIE: Lethal Weapon2. (1989,Mlsv,R) Mel Gibson.

1.00 Next Stop. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Postcards. (PG,R)

9GEM (81, 92)

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Tycoons Down Under. 1.00 The Brokenwood Mysteries. 3.00 Antiques Downunder. 3.30 MOVIE: The Man Who Haunted Himself. (1970, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Escape To The Chateau. 8.40 MOVIE: Casino Royale. (2006, M) 11.35 The First 48. 12.35am Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 1.30 MOVIE: The Man Who Haunted Himself. (1970, PG) 3.30 My Favorite Martian. 4.00 Seaway. 5.00 Yorkshire Auction House.

9GO! (82, 93)

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.30 Bewitched. 11.30 Rugby Heaven. 12.30pm Wild Cards. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Mirror Mirror. (2012, PG) 9.40 MOVIE: Freelance. (2024, MA15+) Midnight MOVIE: The Glass Castle. (2017, M) 2.25 The Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City. 3.30 Aust. 4.00 Barbie It Takes Two. 4.30 I Love VIP Pets. 4.50 LEGO Friends: Girls On A Mission. 5.10 Bubble’s Hotel. 5.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive.

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 10 News+.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG,R) Hosted byRebecca Gibney.

7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (R)

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns,R) Celebrity panellists compete tosee who can remember the most about events ofthe week. 9.30 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage oflocal, national and international news, aswell asthe latest sport and weather. 10.30

DRAMA (53, 12)

6am Shopping. 8.00

Saturday, June 20

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend

Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage

Vault Guest Programmer. (PG) 12.00

ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Death In Paradise. (PGa, R) 1.30 Shetland. (Mdl, R) 2.30 Shanghai Symphony Orchestra. 4.25 Stuff The British Stole. (R)

5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) Kel and Kath star in TheHours –TheMusical directed by a demanding Robyn Robinson.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Final, is interrupted by a murder.

8.30 The Hardacres. (PG) Things come to a head for Sam at the docks. Mary and Liza attend a disastrous soiree. 10.05 The Capture. (Mlv, R) More video evidence of the attack emerges, isolating Carey further from those around her.

11.05 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv)

Continuous music programming.

6am Children’s Programs. 2.45pm Wiggle. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 Octonauts And The Great Barrier Reef. 4.10 Odd Squad. 5.10 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 5.35 Super Monsters. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.55 Caper Crew. (Final) 9.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 2.35pm Over The Black Dot. 3.05 Stompem Ground 2022: Footprince. 3.30 The Frontier. 4.20 This Is Indian Country. 4.50 Paid In Full: The Battle For Black Music. 6.00 Home, Land & Sea. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Beowulf. (2007, MA15+) 10.10 Lee Fields, Faithful Man. 11.40 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Al Jazeera. 11.00 BBC News At Six.

11.30 France 24 English News. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group D. TUR v PAR.

3.35 Megastructures: Knights Templar Castles. (PGav, R) 4.35 Hitler: A Life In Pictures. (PGa, R) 5.35 Underground Army. (PGav, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group D. USA v Australia. From Seattle Stadium, Washington, US. Replay.

9.30 Shut Your Big Fat Mouth

John Safran! (Ma, R)

10.45 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.

11.15 Snowpiercer. (Mv, R)

12.10 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes: Hexham – Matheson Green. (R)

1.25 Great British Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)

2.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R)

2.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group F. Netherlands v Sweden. 5.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group E. Germany v Cote d’Ivoire.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Civic Stakes Day, VRC Country Race Day and Ipswich Cup. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Creek To Coast.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

8.30 MOVIE: The Equalizer 3. (2023, MA15+av, R) Robert

Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, Eugenio Mastrandrea. 10.45 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 6. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 1. Highlights. From Hidden Valley Raceway, Northern Territory. 11.45 Motorway Patrol. (PGa) 12.15 MOVIE: Nightmare Student. (2021, Mav, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

7TWO (72) SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Cryptoland. 2.30 If You Are The One. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.45 Mastermind Aust. 6.45 The MegaBrands That Built The World. 7.35 Abandoned Americana. 8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 The Death Coast. 9.50 The Americans. 10.40 The Swiping Game. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group D. USA v AUS. Replay. 1am Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Post Coitum, Animal Triste. (1997, Malsv, French) 2.50 Open The Wall. (2014, PGal, German) 4.35 The Assassin. (2015, PGv, Mandarin) 6.35 Music & Lyrics. (2007, PG) 8.30 Intolerable Cruelty. (2003, Mlsv) 10.20 Kaymak. (2022, MA15+als, Macedonian) 12.20am The Rover. (2014, MA15+lv) 2.15 Everyone Else. (2009, MA15+ns, German) 4.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon Australia’s Amazing Homes. 1.00 Animal Rescue. 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Better Homes. 3.00 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Dog Patrol. 5.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Lewis. 10.30 Horse Racing. Royal Ascot. 3.30am Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. National Drag Racing C’ship. Top Doorslammer. Riverbend Nationals. 4.00 Duck Dynasty. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: Back To The Future. (1985, PG) 10.00 MOVIE: Battleship. (2012, M) 12.40am Late Programs.

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Australia TV. 12.30 Drive TV Presents. 1.00 Explore TV Viking. (R) 1.30 My Way. (R) 1.45 Space Invaders. (PGa, R) 2.45 Shark! (PGhl, R) 4.00 Tasman Trails. (PGl) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: National Treasure. (2004, PGv, R) A treasure hunter uncovers a secret. Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, Sean Bean.

10.10 MOVIE: The Tomorrow War. (2021, MA15+lv, R) A family future war. Chris Pratt, Yvonne Strahovski, JK Simmons.

12.40 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)

1.35 Explore TV Viking. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6am Morning Programs. 10.30 MOVIE: Champagne Charlie. (1944) 12.40pm MOVIE: The Courtneys Of Curzon Street. (1947) 3.00 Rugby Union. Hospital Cup. University of Qld v Norths. 5.00 MOVIE: The Amazing Howard Hughes. (1977, PG) 7.30 TBA. 12.30am MOVIE: Champagne Charlie. (1944) 2.40 MOVIE: The Courtneys Of Curzon Street. (1947) 5.00 Avengers. 9GEM (81, 92)

9GO! (82, 93)

6am Morning Programs. 12.05pm Cops. 2.05 Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance C’ship. 24 Hours of Le Mans. H’lights. 3.15 MOVIE: Batman Returns. (1992, PG) 5.45 MOVIE: Doctor Dolittle 2. (2001, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Wizard Of Oz. (1939) 9.35 MOVIE: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. (1971) 11.45 Top 20 Funniest. 12.40am Late Programs.

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Sunday, June 21

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

SEVEN (7) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Monty Don’s British Gardens. (R) 2.30 Race Around The World. (PG, R) 3.30 Creative Types. (PG, R) 4.00 Restoration Aust. (PG, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: The Myth Of The Nurses On The Beach. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Race Around The World. (PG)

8.30 Ground Up. (Md) Hugh and Destiny try to secure a sponsor.

9.05 The Capture. (MA15+)

The tables turn once again for Rachel Carey, who is not as in control as she thinks she is.

10.00 Death In Paradise. (Final, Mv, R) 11.00 The Hardacres. (PG, R)

12.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

4.00 Movin’ To The Country. (R)

4.30 Poh’s Kitchen. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 1.50pm Kangaroo Beach. 2.25 Mister Maker Around The World.

3.00 Play School. 3.25 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 3.50 Odd Squad. 4.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.15 Isadora Moon. 5.40 Super Monsters. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05

6.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group E. GER v CIV. Cont. 8.30 DW English News. 9.00 Al Jazeera. 9.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group E. ECU v CUW. 12.30 WorldWatch. 1.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group F. TUN v JPN. 4.35 Hitler: A Life In Pictures. (PGa, R) 5.30 Underground Army. (PGav, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Mary Celeste: Solving The Mystery. (M)

8.25 Titanic: Secrets Of The Shipwreck. (PGalv, R) 10.15 Rock Legends. (PGs, R) 10.45 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.

11.15 How To Make It In Comedy. (MA15+l, R)

12.10 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (R)

12.45 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 1.15 MOVIE: Chuparrosa. (2024, G, Spanish) 1.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group H. ESP v KSA. From Atlanta Stadium, Georgia, US. 4.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group G. BEL v IRN.

6.00 Better Homes. (R) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 3.30 The Salvation Army: Red Shield Appeal. (PG) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Weekender.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) 8.30 7NEWS Spotlight. Focuses on long-form investigations.

9.30 24 Hours In Police Custody: The Home County Cartel Pt 1. (Madlv, R) Detectives battle drug smugglers.

12.05 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 6. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 2. Highlights. From Hidden Valley Raceway, Northern Territory.

1.05 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (72) SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning Programs. 1.15pm Everything’s Gonna Be All White. 2.15 Jeopardy! 4.20 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Frontier. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 The Death Coast. 9.50 The Americans. 10.40 The Swiping Game. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group D. TUR v PAR. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6am Morning Programs. 12.20pm The King Tide. (2024, Malv) 2.15 Thirteen Days. (2000, PGal) 4.55 Francis: Pray

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Your Money & Your Life. 1.00 Better Homes. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Surgery Ship. 3.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.30 My Greek Odyssey. 5.30 Australia’s Amazing Homes. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 The Coroner. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Malpractice. 11.30 The Coroner. 12.30am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 4x4

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) The team makes a doggy Christmas dinner.

7.30 Selling Houses Australia. The team helps John and Kitsa, who invested enormous amounts into their business and residential building but are now struggling. 9.30 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) It is a busy night shift for the ambulance service when they are alerted to an infectious disease outbreak waiting times stretch out into the early hours of the morning. 11.30 FBI. (Mav, R) A routine investigation into the disappearance of a federal judge takes a dark turn. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 1.00 GolfBarons. (PG, R) 1.30 Fish Forever. (PGl) 2.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGm, R) 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Melbourne Storm v Canberra Raiders. From AAMI Park, Melbourne. 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 9.00 Freshly Picked. (R) 9.30 Key Ingredient. (R) 10.00 The Chef’s Garden. (R) 10.40 MasterChef Aust. (PG, R) 1.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGa, R) 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 2.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 3.00 The Finish Line. (R) 4.00 Lingo. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

8.00 Boy George & Culture Club. (Mdl) Looks at pop band Culture Club.

10.00 9News Late.

10.30 The First 48: Vengeance/ Paid In Full. (MA15+av)

11.25 Love Cheats. (Ma, R) Looks at twin sisters who were scammed.

12.15 Tasman Trails. (PGl, R) A couple rebuild a struggling sheep farm.

1.05 GolfBarons. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

4.30 CampByMe. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

9GEM (81, 92)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Getaway. 12.30 The Baron. 1.30 Motorway Cops. 2.30 Explore. 2.45 MOVIE: We Of The Never Never. (1982) 5.30 Midsomer Murders. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Mammals. 8.40 Paramedics. 9.40 Emergency. 10.40 Major Crimes. 11.40 Midsomer Murders. 1.40am MOVIE: We Of The Never Never. (1982) 4.25 The Baron. 5.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93)

2.50 The Summit. 5.30 MOVIE: Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London. (2004, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1. (2014, M) 10.00 TBA. Midnight Arrow. 3.20 4.30 Lego Dreamzzz. 5.10 Bubble’s Hotel. 5.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Step Outside. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Fishy Business. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game. 3.00 Football. AFL. St Kilda v Western Bulldogs. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Bad Boys II. (2003, MA15+) 11.30 MOVIE: After Earth. (2013, M) 1.35am Blokesworld. 2.00 Counting Cars. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.30 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace.

7.00 MasterChef Australia. (PG) Amateur cooks take to the kitchen. 8.15 Watson. (PGav) A university research team returns from an expedition to Siberia and soon falls ill from a possible “zombie virus”. 9.15 FBI. (Mav) When paintings from exchange are stolen, leaving a security guard dead, the team races to recover the priceless artworks. Maggie turns to a friend for help.

12.00 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

Visit. Noosa Junction

We caught up with President of the Noosa Junction Association, Tim Rook, to ask what made him choose Noosa Junction to open his business.

“I’ve heard it called ‘The Soho of Noosa’ , ‘Everyone’s favourite local’ and ‘Noosa’s unofficial Town Centre’ , but whatever you call Noosa Junction, it delivers a unique boutique experience. With such a broad offering covering health and wellbeing, casual to fine dining, professional services and great retail, there’s something for everyone,” Tim said.

“What do I mean by boutique? Unlike large enclosed shopping centres, you’re more likely to find the owner working in the business when you visit Noosa Junction. That means access to real knowledge and experience from people who understand the importance of building relationships with their clients.”

That blend of convenience, personality and community is what makes Noosa Junction one of the Sunshine Coast’s most vibrant destinations. Home to major supermarkets and a cinema alongside independent retailers, cafes, restaurants and professional services, the precinct offers the best of both worlds in a walkable village setting with convenient transport and parking. Whether you’re running errands, enjoying a long lunch, catching a show or seeking expert advice, there’s always something to discover.

In this special Visit. Noosa Junction feature, you’ll meet some of the businesses that help give the precinct its distinctive character, including FootMotion, The J, Beach Road by 4 Pines, Makers Mark, Loan Market, Lady Bird, Watts Property and Noosa FM Community Radio.

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The best in fine jewellery

Established in 2014, Makers Mark is a family-run haven for exquisite custom-made fine jewellery, repairs and remodelling.

Their studio displays a diverse range of elegant and unique pieces, along with the latest trends in jewellery design, and all work is completed in their onsite workshop.

Owner Jaemes, a Qualified Manufacturing Jeweller with over 35 years of experience, personally designs and creates each piece. His knowledge and expertise in the jewellery industry ensures every piece he produces is a testament of his commitment to timeless craftsmanship.

Whether you seek a unique engagement ring, crafted to celebrate the one-of-a-kind love you share, or an entirely bespoke piece to reflect your individuality and style, Jaemes is passionate about working with you to bring

your jewellery dreams to life.

If you’re celebrating an anniversary, special occasion or personal milestone, they also have an extensive range of made-to-order designs available.

Makers Mark also specialises in restoring your cherished jewellery and transforming old treasures into beautiful, enduring creations that future generations will adore.

Their expert jewellery remodelling, restoration and remake services allow you to breathe new life into your precious family heirlooms, creating fresh, wearable designs while preserving their sentimental value for years to come.

Visit their Noosa Heads studio to discover their stunning collections, start crafting your dream piece or let them help you turn your precious pieces into something truly special!

New chapter

There was a genuine sense of excitement in the air as guests gathered recently to celebrate the official launch of Loan Market Noosa Heads, led by local mortgage broker and business owner, Nikki Nielsen.

The beautifully curated event brought together clients, business owners, referral partners and community members, all eager to congratulate Nikki on the opening of her new office and the growth of her business.

The space itself reflects the ethos behind the brand - professional yet welcoming, sophisticated yet approachable.

Thoughtfully designed, it offers a refreshing alternative to the traditional finance office, creating an environment where conversations feel comfortable and relationships come first.

Having returned to Noosa after many years away, Nikki has built a reputation for combining lending expertise with genuine care for her clients.

The launch showcased not only the growth of the business but also the strength of the community she has cultivated around it.

Loan Market Noosa Heads provides a comprehensive range of lending solutions, including residential, commercial, SMSF, asset and business finance. However, what stood out most throughout the evening was Nikki’s commitment to connection—bringing together trusted professionals and creating a network of support for her clients that extends well beyond the loan process.

With a warm atmosphere, great conversation and a room filled with supporters, the launch was a fitting celebration of a business that is firmly establishing itself as part of the Noosa community. If the turnout was any indication, Loan Market Noosa Heads has an exciting future ahead.

Located at B/32 Sunshine Beach Road, Noosa Heads. Nikki can be contacted on 0407 008 000.

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What’s coming up at The J

The J theatre Noosa is your own 400 seat theatre right in the heart of Noosa Junction, owned and operated by Noosa Council. We are proud to be Noosa’s Premier Entertainment venue.

The J takes pride in bringing world class events to your doorstep, with an amazing cross sectionofeventsfromFilm,Conversation,Live Music, Dance, Comedy, Children’s shows, and theatrical plays. Fully licenced, with a bar that opens one hour prior to each performance, we are fully wheelchair accessible.

Coming up soon…

The Kransky Sisters - A Cracker Kransky Christmas (in June)

The home-made calendar is awry, and it’s Christmas in June for these three musical spinsters, travelling out in the trusty Morris. Hear popular tunes like you’ve never heard them before. Complete with Tuba, toilet brush, kitchen pot, biscuit tin, saw, reed key-

board and old guitar.

LARGE MIRAGE | Little Forest | Abstract

Human Radio

Step into a world shaped by the golden era. Scene is a live experience soaked in vintage psych — noisy, physical, and alive. Driving rhythms, heavy bass lines and three-part harmonies spill into hazy, hypnotic jams, set inside a space built from light, texture and art installations. An immersive experience designed to be felt as much as heard.

Be sure to leave time for preshow dinner and drinks at one of the many fabulous eateries in the junction a 2-minute walk away!

Sign up to our newsletter to get the best seats in the house and monthly ticket give aways! www.thej.com.au

The J has several hireable meeting rooms and a community Art Wall (hireable on a month-by-month basis). Pop in and have a look at the most recent exhibition.

See you at The J.

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Experience. Service. Integrity.

At Watts Property Group, integrity, professionalism, and transparency are the foundations upon which our business has been built.

Principal Adam Watts and the entire team are committed to treating every client with honesty, respect, and genuine care, ensuring that vendors and buyers alike receive the highest standard of service.

In an industry where reputation is everything, we firmly believe that long-term success is achieved through consistent results, ethical

conduct, and always acting in our clients’ best interests.

As a boutique agency, our growth and success during our first year have exceeded expectations. With offices in both Noosa Heads and Sunshine Beach, and a portfolio that includes many of the region’s most sought-after properties, Watts Property Group has quickly established itself as a significant presence in the local prestige market.

Success inevitably attracts attention, and in

any competitive industry there will always be differing opinions and commentary surrounding those achieving strong results.

We remain focused on what matters mostdelivering exceptional outcomes for our clients, maintaining the trust we have earned, and continuing to build our business through performance rather than distraction.

The team at Watts Property Group understands that true leadership is demonstrated through actions, not words.

While others may choose to focus on market noise, our attention remains firmly on our clients, our service, and the results we consistently achieve.

We are proud of what has been accomplished in such a short period of time and see the recognition of our success as motivation to continue raising the standard of real estate service across the Noosa region.

Contact Details: www.wattspropertygroup. com.au

Keeping fit and healthy

Life in Noosa is all about being able to enjoy an active, outdoor life, and no-one understands this better than the team at FootMotion Noosa.

Owners Tim and Bec Rook’s personal connection with clients extends beyond their doors, felt across the community from sporting clubs to business associations, since they moved to Noosa 18 years ago. “I couldn’t think of any location that’s a better fit with our business offering than the Junction, we combine a high level of attentive service with proprietary 3D scan technology, to deliver a personal experience, from very experienced staff, more boutique than big box retail,” they said.

The team are well versed in supporting their customers fitness and mobility endeavours whether it be comfortable, stable footwear for a walk along the river, or chasing a PB in Ultra Marathons or triathlons. Working closely with Noosa’s medical community, particularly podiatrists and physiotherapists, to recommend footwear that will support their clients’ biomechanical requirements, fitness goals or protect developing active feet.

Working closely with Noosa’s medical community, particularly podiatrists and physiotherapists, the team combine proprietary technology with a high level of experience to recommend footwear that will support their clients’ biomechanical requirements, fitness goals or protect developing active feet.

Tim’s own experience recovering from serious injuries helped him realise just how critical it was to support his mobility and weight bearing with appropriate footwear – a passion he now shares with clients in collaboration with podiatry and physiotherapy specialists.

Life in Noosa is all about being able to enjoy an active, outdoor life, and no-one understands this better than

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“The most important thing is your health and mobility,” Tim said “We are often referred clients pre and post knee and hip surgery, or recovering from a fall, where their referring medical specialist understand that footwear can aid recovery and mitigate risk.

“If you can keep moving and keep healthy, there’s a better chance you’ll be able to do something to affect your circumstances as soon as your health is impacted.”

A curated range of footwear brands to address a broad range of fitting requirements, across school, work and performance can be found at the Noosa Junction store.

Community is our radio signal. Let’s keep it strong

At a time when community has never mattered more, Noosa FM is proud to be your local voice.

Every day, our dedicated volunteer team — on air and behind the scenes — delivers professional radio coverage that keeps Noosa informed, entertained and connected. From local news and emergency updates to live event coverage and in depth community information, we are there when it matters most.

And then there’s the music.

Noosa FM is passionate about supporting local and Australian artists. Community radio is the most powerful platform in the country for homegrown music, helping generate more than $138 million annually for the Australian music industry. When you support Noosa FM, you support Australian musicians, emerging talent and the creative heartbeat of our nation.

Now we need your support.

We’re raising $17,000 for a vital new antenna installation to strengthen our signal, extend our reach and ensure we can continue broadcasting clearly across the region. This upgrade will future proof your station and allow us to serve our growing community even better.

Every dollar donated before June 30 is fully tax deductible.

If Noosa FM has ever informed you, entertained you, or made you feel part of something local and meaningful — now is the time to give back.

Donate today.

Keep the signal strong.

Keep community radio thriving.

Monday, June 22

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News.

10.00 The Hardacres. (PG, R) 11.30 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Deep End: The Scott Miller Story. (Premiere) 8.30 Four Corners.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG)

9.35 Planet America.

10.05 Stuff The British Stole. (R) 10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R)

Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 3.25pm Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Dino Island. (Premiere) 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 9.35 Chopped Jnr. 10.15 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Yarrabah! 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 The 77 Percent. 5.55 Bamay. 6.38 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are?

8.30 Living Black. 9.00 MOVIE: The Saltwater Story. (2018, PG) 10.05 MOVIE: Flatliners. (1990, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.

6.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group G. BEL v IRN. Cont. 7.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group H. URU v CPV. 10.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group G. NZ v EGY. 1.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group E. GER v CIV. From Toronto Stadium, Canada. 4.40 Patagonia. (PG, R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Time Is Money. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes: Matheson Green. (PG)

8.40 24 Hours In Emergency: See The Light. (Mal)

9.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R)

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.

11.30 Niagara Falls. (R)

12.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (R)

1.40 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGl, R)

2.10 Bamay. (R) 2.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group J. Argentina v Austria. 5.30 WorldWatch.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Sonny tells a lie.

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.

9.10 The Rookie. (Mav) Nolan makes a quiet arrest. Chen and Juarez race to rescue a kidnapping victim.

10.10 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest rugby league topics.

11.10 The Agenda Setters. An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.

12.10 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R) Sharpe discovers a long-kept secret.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (72) SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm Inside The Huddle. 2.50 Over The Black Dot. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.30 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 Mysteries Unearthed. 9.50 The Americans. 10.45 Fashionista. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group E. GER v CIV. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Up In The Air. (2009, Mlns) 2.00 The Assassin. (2015, PGv, Mandarin) 3.55 Music & Lyrics. (2007, PG) 5.50 BMX Bandits. (1983, PGalv) 7.30 Shaolin Soccer. (2001, PGav, Cantonese, Mandarin) 9.35 Through Rocks And Clouds. (2024, PGa) 11.10 Tudawali. (1987, Mlsv) 12.50am Transcendence. (2014, Mav) 3.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Auction Squad. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.50 Air Crash Inv. 11.50 Doc Martin. 12.50am Bargain Hunt. 2.00 Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 1 and 2. H’lights. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers: Best Of. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. 8.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 9.30 Adventure Gold Diggers. 10.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 11.30 Late Programs.

Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Boy George & Culture Club. (Mdl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (Return, PGl) Ordinary Australians become travel critics.

8.40 100% Footy. (Mal) Features the latest rugby league news.

9.40 9News Late.

10.10 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGal) The Cheals get two agitators online. (Ml)

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.05 Hello SA. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6am Morning Programs. Noon David Attenborough’s Mammals. 1.00 Antiques Roadshow. 1.30 MOVIE: The 14. (1973, PG) 3.40 MOVIE: Blue Murder At St Trinian’s. (1957) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. (Return) 9.40 Good Karma Hospital. (Return) 10.40 Major Crimes. 11.40 Late Programs. 9GEM (81, 92)

9GO! (82, 93)

Guidance. 2.30pm Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 TBA. 10.55 Seinfeld. 11.55 The 100. 12.45am Love Island Games. (Return) 3.15 9Honey Hacks. 3.30 4.00 Barbie It Takes Two. 4.30 I Love VIP Pets. 4.50 LEGO Friends: Girls On A Mission. 5.10 Late Programs.

Tuesday, June 23

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

SEVEN (7) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Deep End: The Scott Miller Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.05 Rolf Harris: Primetime Predator. (Final, Ml, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Death In Paradise. (Final, Mv, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Restoration Aust. (PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 DW English News. 6.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group I. FRA v IRQ. 9.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group I. NOR v SEN. 12.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group J. JOR v ALG. 3.40 Brooklyn Bridge: Engineering Masterpiece. (PG, R) 4.40 Patagonia. (PGa, R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG)

8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. (Return)

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R) 11.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show. 11.30 The Negotiator. (Mal)

Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 3.25pm Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Dino Island. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.20 Young Sheldon. 8.40 Savage Builds. 9.25 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.50 BattleBots. 10.35 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

12.20 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG, R) 12.55 Great British Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 2.05 Bamay. (R) 2.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group K. POR v UZB. From Houston Stadium, Texas, US. 5.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group L. ENG v GHA.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Time Is Money. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 First Dates Australia. (Return, Ml)

8.40 Doc. (Ma) Richard and TJ are at odds.

9.40 House Of Wellness. (PG) Insights and experiences that highlight living well.

10.40 The Agenda Setters.

11.40 Happy’s Place. (PGal)

12.10 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R)

1.10 The Outdoor Room With Jamie Durie. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: A Royal Makeover. (2023, PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.

Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. 6.00 9News.

7TWO (72) SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm The Grudge. 2.50 Food Lovers’ Guide. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.30 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 Mysteries Unearthed. 9.50 The Americans. 10.45 Fashionista. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group H. URU v CPV. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6am Morning Programs. Noon The Invisible Fight. (2023, Mav, Estonian) 2.10 Viceroy’s House. (2017, PGa) 4.10 Hotel Salvation. (2016, PGad, Hindi) 6.05 Arthur’s Hallowed

6am Morning Programs. Noon Farmer Wants A Wife. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 House Of Wellness. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Inspector Morse. 11.05 Escape To The Country. 12.05am Hornby: A Model Empire. 1.05 Bargain Hunt. 2.00 Late Programs.

A Current Affair.

The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGls)

Clarkson’s Farm: Hurrying. (MA15+l) 9.40 9News

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) Hosted by Grant Denyer.

7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PG) Amateur cooks take to the kitchen.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather.

10.40 The Big Bang Theory. (PGs, R) Howard’s mother collapses. 11.30 10 News+. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

9GEM (81, 92)

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Death In Paradise. 1.00 Antiques Roadshow. 1.30 MOVIE: Baxter! (1973, PG) 3.40 MOVIE: On The Buses. (1971, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.40 To Catch A Copper. 12.40am Antiques Roadshow. 1.10 Late Programs.

93)

6am Morning Programs.

Wednesday, June 24

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R)

2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Gruen. (PG)

8.35 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG) Presented by Guy Montgomery.

9.20 Race Around The World. (PG, R)

10.25 Planet America. (R)

10.55 ABC Late News.

11.10 The Business. (R)

11.30 You Can’t Ask That: (Ml, R)

12.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R)

12.50 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

1.35 Parliament Question Time.

2.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 2.45pm The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Dino Island. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.20 Young Sheldon. 9.05 Adv Time. 9.50 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.15 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Out Of The Ashes. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.35 News. 6.05 Bamay. 6.45 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.35 Breaking Wild. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding Australia. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.00 Inside The Huddle. 10.30 MOVIE: Smoke Signals. (1998, M) 12.05am Late Programs.

6.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group L. England v Ghana. Continued. 8.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup.

Group L. Panama v Croatia. 11.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group K. Colombia v Congo DR. 2.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group I. France v Iraq. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Wogball: Australia’s Beautiful Game. (PGal)

8.40 Mysteries Of Sink Holes: Hidden Worlds. (PGav, R) Looks at the mysteries of sinkholes.

9.35 Coldwater. (Malsv)

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.

11.30 The Art Of Dissent. (Malv, R)

1.25 Patagonia: The Desert Coast. (PGa, R)

3.05 Great British Railway Journeys: Waterloo To Regent’s Park. (R)

4.15 The Choice To Love. (PG)

4.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group B. Switzerland v Canada. From BC Place, Vancouver, Canada.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.35 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 Mysteries Unearthed. 9.50 The Americans. 10.45 Fashionista. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group I. FRA v IRQ. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 4.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group B. BIH v QAT.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. 12.25pm Through Rocks And Clouds. (2024, PGa) 2.00 Shaolin Soccer. (2001, PGav, Cantonese, Mandarin) 4.00 BMX Bandits. (1983, PGalv) 5.40 7.30 I Am Zlatan. (2021, Mlv) 9.25 John Wick. (2014, MA15+v) 11.20 Re-Animator. (1985, MA15+hnv) 1.05am Baghdad Messi. (2023, Mlv, Arabic) 2.40 Late Programs.

SEVEN (7)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Time Is Money.

Bridge Of Lies. (R)

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGa) Hosted by Lee Mack.

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL. (PG) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.

10.00 The Agenda Setters.

11.00 The Fall And Rise Of Reggie Dinkins. (Premiere, PGalv)

11.30 Stumble. (Premiere, PGal)

12.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R)

1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (72)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Foyle’s War. 10.55 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 11.55 Bargain Hunt. 12.55am Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Outback Truckers. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers: Best Of. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: BTL. 9.30 Caught On Dashcam. 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 World’s Scariest Police Chases. 12.30am Late Programs.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 To Be Advised.

8.30 NRL Origin Story. Before 1980, NSW dominated as the “Origin” rule let players play where they started their career, not lived.

9.40 9News Late.

10.10 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml)

11.10 A Killer Makes A Call: Grindr Killer. (MA15+a, R)

12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.00 Next Stop. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

9GEM (81, 92)

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon New Tricks. 1.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Warlords Of Atlantis. (1978, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.40 To Catch A Copper. 12.40am Antiques Roadshow. 1.10 Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93)

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Jeopardy! UK. 12.30pm The Summit. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Batman Forever. (1995, PG) 11.00 Seinfeld. Midnight The 100. 12.50 Love Island Games. 2.20 The Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City. 3.20 Parental Guidance. 4.30 I Love VIP Pets. 4.50 Late Programs.

6.00 10 News+.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PG) Amateur cooks take to the kitchen. 8.40 Boston Blue. (Premiere, Mav) Two detectives, one from New York City and the other from Boston, 9.40 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) 11.40 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

Thursday, June 25

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Gruen. (PG, R) 10.35 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 11.20 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Capture. (MA15+v, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Restoration Aust. (R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.45 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Restoration Australia. (Final, PG) 9.00 Ground Up. (Md, R) 9.30 Twenty Twenty Six. (M, R) 10.00 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. (R) 11.05 ABC Late News. 11.20 The Business. (R)

11.40 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (Ma, R) 12.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.15 Parliament Question Time. 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 3.25pm Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Dino Island. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Ultimate Vets. 9.05 Animal Park. 9.50 Secrets Of The Zoo. 10.35 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

6.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group B. SUI v CAN. Cont. 7.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group C. SCO v BRA. 10.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group A. CZE v MEX. 1.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group L. ENG v GHA. From Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, US. 4.30 WorldWatch. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Fortress Britain With Alice Roberts: Avoiding Armageddon. (PGa, R)

8.30 Saving Yellowstone: A Gathering Place. (Final, PGaw)

9.25 A Gentleman In Moscow. (Ma)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show. 11.15 Exit. (MA15+adlnsv, R)

2.40 Patagonia. (R)

4.20 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group E. Ecuador v Germany.

6am Morning Programs. 2pm WorldWatch. 2.30 Insight. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.35 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 Mysteries Unearthed. 9.50 The Americans. 10.45 Fashionista. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group L. ENG v GHA. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 5.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Beat The Chasers UK. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Game Of Love. (2023, G) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGadv)

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 16. Brisbane Lions v Sydney. From the Gabba, Brisbane. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.00 Kick Ons. A preview of the upcoming AFL matches. 11.30 To Be Advised.

1.00 Brave New World. (MA15+asv)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. The latest news, sport and weather.

5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (72) SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Grace. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Father Brown. 12.30am Bargain Hunt. 1.30 Late Programs.

4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 17. Parramatta Eels v South Sydney Rabbitohs. 9.55 NRL Thursday Night Footy Post-Match.

10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Bad Blood. (MA15+avv)

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.00 Fish Forever. (PGl, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon As Time Goes By. 1.10 Midsomer Murders. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Carry On Teacher. (1959) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 Emergency. 9.30 A+E After Dark. 10.30 Chicago Med. 11.30 Sight Unseen. 12.30am Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 Late Programs. 9GEM (81, 92)

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Morning Programs. 11.55 Marmalade. (2024, Malsv) 1.45pm Hotel Salvation. (2016, PGad, Hindi) 3.35 Discovering

Morning Programs. 2.30pm The Force: BTL. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers: Best Of. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFL. Brisbane v Sydney. 7.30 Highway Patrol Special. 8.30 Air Crash Inv. 9.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles. 10.30 MOVIE: The New Mutants. (2020, M) 12.30am Late Programs.

Programs.

It begins with a simple moment.

Perhaps it’s standing atop the Great Wall as it disappears into the distant mountains, wondering about the millions of footsteps that have crossed it before. Or maybe it’s watching the sun rise over Mount Fuji, its snow-capped peak reflected in a perfectly still lake.

China and Japan are destinations that have a way of staying with you long after you’ve returned home.

In China, every day feels like a new chapter. One morning you’re wandering through the vast courtyards of Beijing’s imperial past. Days later, you’re standing face-to-face with the Terracotta Warriors, cruising through the dramatic scenery of the Yangtze River or watching giant pandas play in Chengdu. Along the way, you’ll share dumplings with locals, sip tea in traditional teahouses and discover a culture that stretches back thousands of years.

Then there is Japan.

A country where ancient temples sit quietly

beneath towering city skylines. Where centuriesold traditions are honoured with extraordinary care, yet high-speed bullet trains whisk you between destinations with effortless precision. One day might be spent exploring Kyoto’s peaceful gardens and shrines, while the next is filled with the bright lights, energy and excitement of Tokyo.

For more than 25 years, Wendy Wu Tours has been helping Australians experience Asia in a deeper and more meaningful way, combining iconic sights with authentic cultural encounters that create memories for years to come.

And right now, there is even more reason to start planning. Savings of up to $900 per person are available on selected China and Japan tours in 2026 and 2027 when you book by 30 June 2026, making it the perfect opportunity to turn a longheld travel dream into reality.

Ready to experience the wonders of China or Japan? Speak with an agent from Tewantin Travel and start planning your journey today.

This captivating land-and-sea journey reveals China’s ancient wonders, from Beijing, Pingyao and Xi’an to encounters with giant pandas and the sweeping scenery of the Yangtze River. Beijing • Pingyao • Xian •

renowned for its UNESCO World Heritage-listed shrines and hot springs.

Sapporo • Shiraoi • Noboribetsu • Hakodate • Aomori • Hirosaki • Kakunodate Tsunagi Hiraizumi Sendai Nikko Tokyo Mount Fuji Kyoto Osaka Select dates 17 October 2026 - 16 October 2027

Brisbane warm and inviting in winter

By Kylie Mitchell-Smith TRAVEL WRITER/ PODCASTER www.travellingsenorita.com

Brisbaneisknownforitswindingriverthatframes the city, as it twists and turns from one precinct to another and it’s our gateway to our “staycay” – in a city we call home at times.

Catching the free City Cat from Southbank we are heading to the other side of the river locals sometimes affectionately call “the brown snake” to the hidden gem which is Spicers Balfour, perched behind Howard Smith Wharves.

Conveniently located to James Street, Fortitude Valley and the popular wharf precinct, Spicers Balfour is close to everything but still a world away.

We take the cascading lift up the hill and wander down the street to a stately manor, complete with terraced restaurant and rooftop bar-capturing views across the city.

The charming original homestead (circa 1920) offers a boutique stay in the heart of leafy New Farm, there’s a second manor with spacious suites for guests with pets.

The on-site restaurant, Balfour offers hearty French inspired dishes, and breakfast is included in our stay. Served in the luscious garden terrace, we order fluffy banana pancakes and a classic benedict, with green juice and coffee- we vow to go back to try the monthly High Tea.

The Balfour Bar on the rooftop overlooks the Story Bridge- ideal for sundowners and snacks-

we devour a blue cheese with crunchy caramelised top paired with a house made mulled wine.

We check in to our suite with our new puppy Maple, to find the team at Spicers have thought of absolutely everything. Maple has her own bed, food and drink- with the cutest welcome note.

The expansive suites are decadent, polished with modern amenities by Australian brand Leif.

There’s the most inviting bath and king size bed, that ensures we sleep like a puppy.

Pre-dinner we stroll down the hill for happy hour at Howard Smith Wharves, which is abuzz with an Italian Fiesta.

The popular wharf precinct always has something going on, from an array of global eateries to live sports on the big screen to DJ beats in the Ale House. Plans are afoot, with the recent announcement of a new luxe hotel, riverside public pool and more eateries- it’s the place to be in the River City.

Waking early, we walk to James Street for coffee and pastries at Agnes Bakery, same owners as the popular Agnes Smokehouse just up the road. Along the way we window shop the many boutiques, stopping off at our favourites Dinosaur Designs and St Agni.

For lunch we head to Sunshine (owned by Hellenika, Sushi Room and SK Steakhouse) an interactive fresh food bar, where you mix and match meat, salads and sweets- paying by weight at the

end. On the walk back to our abode, we stop at the iconic Brisbane Powerhouse to peruse ‘what’s on’ for their winter program.

Checking out of Spicers Balfour, we walk to one of the oldest and most authentic restaurants Himalayan Cafe just down the end of the street. Housed in an old Queenslander, the eatery is a hit with locals and visitors alike- affordable food with flavour.

Brisbane is rich in history, with a positive energy that flows throughout the city, the people are both patriotic and progressive. Stay tuned for more exciting openings as the city heads toward its Olympic future.

EAT

• Balfour Kitchen & Bar

• Sunshine

• Ciao Papi

PLAY

• Howard Smith Wharves

• Brisbane Power House

• James ST

STAY

• Spicers Balfour Suites- Pet Friendly

Experience the difference

Imagine taking a scenic flight over Colone or the Ruhr Valley in a Zeppelin airship or experiencing Berlin during the Christmas season.

These are just some of the new European river voyage experiences now open for booking announced by Viking this month.

“Europe remains a favourite destination for our guests—particularly those interested in experiencing a river voyage for the first time,” Viking Executive Chairman Torstein Hagen said.

“As we continue to expand our offerings in Europe, we are pleased to introduce new experiences that allow our guests to engage with their destination in the Viking way—through local food, culture and traditions, or even from the air in a Zeppelin.”

He said beginning in the 2026 season, Viking had added to its extensive shore excursion offerings with a collection of experiences for its Rhine, Danube, Seine and Elbe river itineraries. Highlights of the new excursions include:

• Zeppelin Flight Over the Ruhr Valley – Board a Zeppelin airship to view the picturesque Ruhr Valley from a new perspective. Soar above the Ruhr Valley, once Germany’s economic powerhouse, and see the Zeche Zollverein—a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “Eiffel Tower of the Ruhr”—before returning to the airport. (Available on select Rhine River itineraries.)

• Zeppelin Flight Over Cologne – Take flight on a Zeppelin airship and enjoy a bird’s-eye view of Cologne’s striking monuments. Soar over Cologne, seeing its Trade Fair complex and the Lanxess arena. Follow the arches of the Hohenzollern Bridge to the Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO-listed site and an impressive example of Gothic architecture. Spot Cologne’s modern landmarks, including the Musical Dome and

the Mediapark, before descending. (Available on select Rhine River itineraries.)

• Dinner at Nikolaihof Winery – Visit Austria’s Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and renowned region to explore Nikolaihof Winery, one of the oldest wineries in Austria. Learn how it was one of the first in Europe to implement a biodynamic process and visit its cellar to sample some of its wine and sit down for a dinner of seasonal dishes. (Available on select Danube River itineraries.)

• Dürnstein on Foot and Local Dinner – Explore Dürnstein, a town that dates to the 12th century, on a guided walking tour through its historic streets to learn about its rich history including the castle’s 13th-century construction and connection to Richard the Lionheart, followed by a dinner at Alte Klosterkeller, a former monastery cellar, to enjoy regional dishes paired with local wine. (Available on select Danube River itineraries.)

• Sights and Flavors of Belgrade – Take in the sights of Belgrade, visit a local market and join

a cooking class to prepare lunch. Set off with a guide on a drive through the city to see some of its most iconic sights. Visit the Kaleni? Market, Belgrade’s largest open-air market, and purchase ingredients for the upcoming cooking class to prepare and enjoy traditional Serbian dishes. (Available on select Danube River itineraries.)

• Red Stone Castle and Wine Tasting – Discover the heart of Slovakian wine country with a visit to the picturesque Little Carpathians and the well preserved Red Stone Castle, a former 16th century fortress transformed into an aristocratic residence. (Available on select Danube River itineraries.)

• Sights and Tastes of Rouen – Explore Rouen during the Christmas season. Begin at the Rouen Cathedral, a structure that has evolved over 800 years and features a blend of early Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles. Learn the history of the area in the Old Market Square, where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. (Available on the Christmastime in Paris & Normandy itinerary.)

• Flavors of Berlin – Experience Berlin during the Christmas season, sampling the flavours of Germany’s capital city. With a guide, visit some of the city’s culinary institutions. Admire Berlin’s colourful street art en route to EAT Berlin, located amid a network of picturesque art nouveau courtyards. (Available on the Christmas Along the Elbe itinerary.)

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Operatic headlining act

The 2026 Noosa Alive! Festival launches on Friday 17th July, running for 10 days and nights bringing world-class entertainment to Noosa, including an unforgettable evening of music, elegance and fine dining at Music of the Night – Gala Opera Dinner on Sunday 19 July.

Dress up for an unforgettable evening of fine dining and world-class music at the stunning 5-star Elysium Noosa Resort starring internationally acclaimed opera stars from DIVINA, with special guest Tenor Shannon Leonard – for a breathtaking celebration of opera’s greatest hits in a luxurious five-star setting.

Staged in the beautifully refreshed ballroom at the five-star luxury resort Elysium Noosa, in the heart of Hastings Street, this exclusive event combines a gourmet three-course dinner with a captivating two-act live performance from the acclaimed vocal ensemble starring: Annebelle Kemish – Soprano, Jessica Low – Soprano and Laura Coutts – Soprano, who will be joined by special guest Tenor, Shannon Leonard.

Audiences will be transported through opera’s most passionate moments, beloved musical theatre classics and contemporary favourites.

Noosa Alive! Festival CEO Damien Anthony Avery-Rossi said “the event perfectly reflects the festival’s commitment to bringing worldclass arts experiences to the region”

Each year, the festival attracts acclaimed artists, authors, performers and audiences from across the country, bringing the town alive, transforming it into a dynamic cultural hub for 10 days and nights.

This year’s festival features an extraordinary lineup of world-class theatre, music, dance, cabaret, literature and conversation, cementing Noosa Alive!’s reputation as one of Australia’s premier regional arts festivals.

There are Literary breakfasts and lunches in abundance with an extraordinary lineup of talent, including beloved actor and author Bryan Brown, Australian food icon Maggie Beer AO, internationally acclaimed playwright Suzie Miller in conversation with Australian theatre legend David Williamson AO, award-winning investigative journalist Louise Milligan, Blanche d’Alpuget, Amy Remeikis, former Guardian Australia political reporter, presenting her highly anticipated new book Screw Nice, renowned broadcaster and journalist Mike Carlton, bestselling author and creator of The Dressmaker Rosalie Ham, musician and writer Robert Forster (The Go-Betweens) in conversation with Jon Coghill (Powderfinger). Be dazzled by cabaret offerings SONGBIRD starring Georgi Coghlan and Anna-Lee Robertson and OLIVIA starring Tottie Goldsmith. Don’t miss the World Premiere of Coping With Winter, a brand-new comedy by Australia’s most celebrated playwright David William-

son, starring acclaimed actor Erik Thomson. For food lovers, there’s a delectable Hinterland Long Lunch and Film With Food on offer. Music lovers are also in for a treat with internationally acclaimed Grigoryan Brothers, widely regarded as Australia’s finest classical guitar duo, and Ursula Yovich Sings Nina Simone, following sellout performances at the Sydney Opera House.

Noosa Alive is on July 17-26

For tickets and the full festival program, visit www.noosaalive.com.au

PUZZLES

OZ CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 Cherish (5)

4 Pre-meal drink (8)

9 Attempt, have a – at (4)

12 Beat (the odds) (8)

13 The Rabbitohs’ nickname (3,7)

WORDFIND

14 Like a goal with no goalie (11)

16 Domestic violence campaigner, – Batty (5)

17 One of the Spice Girls (3,1)

18 Hooroo, in Spanish (5)

19 In the middle of things, inmedias– (3)

20 Yin’s buddy (4)

21 Coles, Grill’d and Bakers Delight, e.g. (6)

23 Equal, fair (coll)  (4,7)

26 Ex-Sydney Roosters captain, Anthony – (11)

29 Spiky reptile endemic to Australia, – devil (6)

30 Like most op shop stock (4)

33 Yadda yadda yadda (abbr) (3)

34 Pick (5)

36 Drop (from the team) (4)

37 Comedian in Fast Forwardand Kath& Kim, – Szubanski (5)

38 Pigment made from lapis lazuli (11)

39 Idiot box (10)

41 Egg-based brekkie (8)

42 Radio host from Sydney, – Fade (4)

43 Kids’ show set on the coast of Victoria, Round– – (3,5)

44 Sacred song (5)

DOWN

2 Sydneysider in The Lord of the Rings (5,6)

3 Opposite of compression (11)

5 Specify in advance (9)

6 Bud of B1 and B2, – in a Hat (3)

7 Trinkets (9)

8 Like a tradie’s vest (11)

9 Aussie painter played by Sam Neill, in Sirens, Norman – (7)

10 Illegal bar (7)

11 Snake-eating lizard (6)

SUDOKU

JUMBLE

15 Parramatta Eels Women prop from PNG (5,6)

22 Racehorse aka Big Red (11)

24 Cheapskates (11)

25 Nostalgic (11)

27 All-embracing (9)

28 Machinery workers (9)

31 Matildas captain (3,4)

32 Give someone the evils, stare – (7)

35 Hitchhike or backpack, maybe (6)

40 Our neighbour, – Zealand (3)

16-06-26

GIANT CROSSWORD

1 Floor covering (6)

3 Provider (8)

5 Left out (7)

9 Elucidate (7)

11 Cuts off (6)

13 Basic blueprint (8)

15 Analogous (7)

16 Understandable (8)

17 Abandoned (8)

18 Place in new con guration (9)

21 Extremely sweet or indulgent (8)

23 Inherent (6)

24 Regulations (8)

27 Severe (7)

30 Fall (7)

33 Sail slowly (6)

34 Concept (4)

35 Legal rooms (8)

39 Myth (6)

40 Inconceivable (11)

43 Thrifty (6)

44 Annihilates (8)

47 Great, impressive (4)

48 Scare (6)

51 Learned (7)

54 Missile (7)

56 Generation (8)

57 Of serfs and vassals (6)

58 Series of meetings (8)

61 Now and again (9)

65 Secretarial (8)

67 Succession of soft sounds (8)

68 Turbulent (7)

69 Moved away (8)

70 Battle eld shout (6)

71 Show (7)

72 Grapple (7)

73 Get off (8)

74 Soothing (6)

DOWN

2 In fashion (7)

3 Style (7)

4 Italian dish (7)

5 Made a choice from several possibilities (5)

6 Forbearance (9)

7 Rubber (6)

8 Irk (6)

10 Protection in the kitchen (5)

11 Specialist in a branch of study (7)

12 Infective agent (5)

14 Oddballs (7)

19 Deserve (4)

20 Coated with gold (4)

22 Made blue? (8)

25 Swarm (4)

26 Central (4)

28 Excuse (5)

29 Ascend (5)

31 Sly (6)

32 Delicate (6)

36 Rush violently (6)

37 Unfair (6)

38 Stamp down (8)

41 Unsaid (5)

42 Cutting tool (5)

45 Painful (4)

46 Gap; crevice (4)

49 Reverberate (4)

Place each of the tiles of letters into the blank jigsaw below to create four sixletter words going across and down.

DROP DOWN

50 Ripped up (4)

52 Weaken (9)

53 Banned (7)

55 Dislike immensely (7)

57 Face of a building (6)

59 Freshened (7)

60 Aquatic mammal (5)

61 Division (7)

62 Wetland (5)

Starting with the seven-letter word, drop a letter and form a six-letter word. Continue in this manner until you reach the single letter at the bottom. You can rearrange the letters in each step, if necessary.

possible answer.

63 Aggravation (7)

64 Walk con dently (6)

66 Present (appeal, claim, etc.) (5)

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW...

1. Where was Aussie actor Damon Herriman born?

A. Sydney

B. Toowoomba

C. Geelong

D. Adelaide

2. Herriman’s work in which series earned him a Logie Award?

A. The Sullivans

B. Secret City

C. Riot

D. The Flying Doctors

3. Who did he portray in Once Upon aTime in Hollywood?

A. Roman Polanski

B. Steve McQueen

C. Charles Manson

D. Tex Watson

4. Which of the following series has Herriman

NOT appeared in?

B. Mindhunter

C. Breaking Bad

D. Mr Inbetween

5. On which writer’s work is Herriman’s Disney+ series

Artful Dodger

A. Thomas Hardy

B. Edgar Allan Poe

C. Charles Dickens

D. Mark Twain of the as peared in?

Accounts unter ng etween hich series odger r as Allan Poe es

A. Colin from Accounts

To

in any row, column or box.

ACROSS

1 Meagre (6)

4 Egyptian god of the afterlife (6)

10 Principal singer, – donna (5)

11 Pink, wriggly creature that lives in soil (9)

12 Unduly prominent (9)

13 Lord (5)

14 Made (6)

15 Comely (4)

19 Casserole (4)

20 Lengthy recitation (6)

24 Propelled (5)

25 Hosiery (9)

27 Elusively (9)

28 Take place (5)

29 Creations (6)

30 Losses (6)

Using the nine letters in the

DOWN

1 Assumed (8)

2 Aircraft pilots (8)

3 Ordinance (7)

5 See 6-down

6, 5-down Oxford student (6,7)

7 Seethe (6)

8 Pre x meaning half (4)

9 Store (7)

16 US dictionary maker (7)

17 Wooden panelling on the lower part of a wall (8)

18 Ugly buildings (8)

19 From Stockholm, say (7)

21 Irritating (7)

22 Word modi er (6)

23 Empty talk (coll) (3,3)

26 Black quartz (4)

3 LETTERS

Today’s Aim:

12 words: Good 18 words: Very good 24 words: Excellent

how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural nouns ending in “s”. O E R V H R C A E

4 LETTERS DASH DEFT EARN HISS NEST NEWT RANG REDS SALE SASH SAWS SLAY TYRE YAPS

5 LETTERS ABOUT AGILE ALONE AMAZE ANGLE APING ARENA ARIAS AROMA BACON BASTE BEGUN DEEDS DEFER DOZEN DRESS EDGES EERIE EXERT FROND GIRTH GRAPE HATES HYENA INANE LEAPS LINEN MENUS OARED OLIVE OUGHT PENCE REEFS REUSE ROADS SALAD SARIS SINEW SIZER SLEDS SPENT SUEDE TANGS TEENS TENSE TRADE

1 What comes between iridium and gold on the periodic table?

2 What is white embroidery on white material with eyelet and cutwork designs known as?

3 Bathurst Island lies off the coast of which Australian state or territory?

4 By what nickname is 1960s

and actor Lesley Lawson more commonly known?

5 What is the term for the study of

6 Complete this 1987 lm title: Full Metal what?

TSARS USUAL WAVES ZONED

6 LETTERS ARBOUR GOATEE HURTLE LEASES

7 LETTERS ALARMED CONSULS FINALLY FORGIVE NEUTRON WHISPER

8 LETTERS AGREEING ALIENATE ASSAILED

7 Kelly Rowland (pictured) was a member of which popular 90s girl group?

8 Tahini is a paste made from ground what?

9 Michelin, the company that publishes well-known restaurant guides, also manufactures what?

10 True or false: a dodecahedron is a polygon with 12 angles and 12 sides?

Why Mary River matters

For the last 14 years Ian Mackay has been chairman of MRCCC, the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee, a group established back in 1994. With a background as a biology teacher, he’s been keen to see a river once described as one of the most degraded in Queensland be treated differently.

In the more than 30 years of MRCCC’s work, he’s seen massive changes in attitudes and practice, not just along the river but also across the catchment. He’s seen MRCCC staff numbers increase considerably as they engage in widely diverse initiatives, and far greater recognition and acceptance of the principles of integrated catchment management.

Two dam proposals helped raise public awareness of the environmental significance of the river and its endangered aquatic species, and recogni-

From singing and bush care to service clubs and art, there is a wide variety of groups in Noosa.

RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY

The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa RSL Women’s Auxiliary will be held on Friday 3 July at 10am for 10.30am . start. All members and friends welcome, please phone Kay on 0402804270.

SEW & CHAT

Our sewing group will next meet on Saturday 27 June at Wallace house, 1 Wallace Dr, Noosaville. We are a friendly group that sew and chat. All sorts of crafts welcome. Phone Angela 0408068148.

LEARN UKULELE

Come and learn to play the Ukulele at a six week group course for adults with Cherry the Ukulele Lady.

The ukulele is the easiest, most portable and

tion that erosion of degraded riverbanks poses a threat to the downstream receiving waters of the Great Sandy Strait, Hervey Bay and the southern Great Barrier Reef.

The Mary is the source of Noosa’s water supply but it’s much more than that. Come and hear why, at Friday Environment Forum on June 26th.

Everyone is welcome at the Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville where the forum starts at 10:30am with morning tea available from 10-10:25am. Entry is $5 by ‘tap & go’ at the door which includes morning tea/coffee. Free admittance for current members of Noosa Parks Association.

Join the bird observers at 8:30am in the carpark for interpretive birding.

For more info; www.noosaparks.org.au

happiest instrument to learn (and you need no prior musical knowledge). Many of Cherry’s former students had never played an instrument before and now go along each week to the ukulele group that plays at the Tewantin RSL. Playing a musical instrument will give you a new and happy dimension to your life. Cherry has taught the ukulele basics over the last 10 years to at least 250 students, mostly aged between 55 and 90. It’s all about ‘FUN’ and meeting other fun people. You can buy a ukulele on the internet on ‘market place,’ or the guys at the local Noosa music shop are very helpful. The lessons will be at Cherry’s home near Cooroibah (12 minutes from Tewantin). Each lesson is about an hour with a cuppa afterwards. For more details phone 0410 573 629 and leave a text message with your email address.

CHORALE SEEKS SINGERS

Noosa Chorale is recruiting singers for their June

commencement of rehearsing their joint annual jazz and blues concerts which for 7 years have launched the 10-day Noosa Jazz Festival organised by Noosa’s own Jazz Club.

This year the concerts (Friday and Saturday, August 28-29) are called “Ain’t Misbehavin” and will feature choir singers alongside a band of famed jazz musicians playing trad jazz songs and music.

If you are a tenor or bass and think you sound like Louis Armstrong or Frank Sinatra, the Chorale would especially love to welcome you to our rehearsals. No auditions are needed. An ability to read music is an advantage but not essential. Send us an email to register your interest (noosachorale@gmail.com). Rehearsals are every Monday night 7- 9pm at The J Theatre, starting on 8 June. And there’s a special welcome event on 1 June 6.30-7.30pm to come and meet the choir. For more info, see www.noosachorale.org. au/sing-with-us

NOOSACARE SEEKS BOARD MEMBER

NoosaCare is seeking expressions of interest for a new Board Member.

NoosaCare currently operates two Aged Care facilities, Carramar at Tewantin and Kabara at Cooroy.

NoosaCare’s Board and executive team have recently mapped out a bold and transformative strategic plan for the future and is now seeking a Director with clinical expertise (currently practicing) to join our Board. This is a unique opportunity to contribute at a governance level, providing strategic insight and leadership to help shape the future of care for older people in our community. Board meetings are held bi-monthly on the last Monday of the Month at 3.30, the next one scheduled for May. Interested persons are invited to contact the Board Chair, Johanne Wright on either 0415873552 or ianandjo@westnet.com.au

Record breaking rowing feat

After returning to indoor rowing only recently seventy-eight year old Roberta Gordon won an incredible three gold medals in her 75-79 year age group, breaking world records at the Queensland Indoor Rowing Championships on Sunday 7 June.

Roberta said she needed a goal to aim for and to improve her fitness, strength and cardio before taking on the championships held at O2 Performance Gym at Kawana

“I started with the 100m row 20.6sec then the 500m row 1.54.9 and my last event I threw everything at the 1min row 280m breaking the record by 3m which amazed me as I only started training a month before,” she said.

Eight years ago Roberta won four gold medals and broke one world record at the Pan Pacific Masters and she has now set her sights on competing at them again when they return to the Gold Coast in November.

Held over ten days from the 6 November the Pan Pacifics attract about 16,000 competitors over the age of 30 from 40 countries who come to compete and have fun in 40 sports, so it’s not too late to enter and enjoy, she said.

Roberta’s athletic ability has been built over decades and from a will to retain her fitness.

“I credit my performance to strong cycling legs from the past cycling 18,000kms around Australia in 2009 for seven months raising $41,000 for mental health with a Rotary Health team.

“A 20 year triathlon background till 55 years old certainly helped, then I retired to Noosa and became a lifesaver,” she said.

“As we age I realised you need strong legs to avoid trips and falls which many of my friends are having sometimes breaking bones.

“Frankston Gym for pilates, hatha yoga and light weights have all helped my core strength to achieve my goals and hopefully improve on my own World record at the games in November. She also attends the Sunshine Coast Indoor Rowing Club some Saturdays at O2 Performance at Kawana where a top coach with 20 years experience, Rob Cossalter, trains members.

Monday at Peregian on her bike picking up roadside cans, bottles, plastic, coffee cups with P and L plates and her signature pink bike. She is also hoping to find a training partner.

Noosa Dolphins rise to the challenges with multiple wins

U15s Dolphins Round 8

The Dolphins U15s recorded a convincing 3212 victory over the Maroochydore Swans, securing back-to-back wins for the first time in three years. Despite missing seven players through injury, the squad’s depth and resilience shone through. Coaches again highlighted the strong link between training attendance and on-field performance following another disciplined display.

The Dolphins dominated the opening half, with Max crossing twice and tries also coming from Raf and Victor. Luke added a conversion to give his side a commanding 22-0 lead at the break. The Swans responded strongly after halftime, scoring two quick tries within the opening five minutes. However, the Dolphins remained composed, producing a determined defensive effort to keep their opponents scoreless for the remainder of the match. Further tries to Manus and Chayse sealed the win.

Luke earned Domino’s Player of the Match honours, while Max and Henry got special mentions for finding the gaps and making an impact.

U9s The Dolphins really hit their stride as a team this week, with another competitive game against a formidable Grammar. Neck and neck throughout, both teams battled to earn possession and defend their territory.

Billy was quick off the mark at halfback to score the first try for the Dolphins. Lachy broke through the advantage line coming up just short of a try. Max gathered momentum and ran hard for an impressive try. Owen was out on the wing for the first time, anchoring the attack, whilst Keanu and Otis showed great tackling throughout a tight game and Liam wasn’t afraid to make

the tackles, taking down powerful players. Alfie ran up the middle, really leaning into his captain duties while Eli challenged the opposition at the breakdown to secure turnovers. Hemi threw an impressive dummy to draw in the tacklers, running the length of the field to score!

Honourable mention to Thomas, who faced off against his old team and showed great sportsmanship. Buster earned Domino’s Player of the Match for clearing out at the breakdown, keeping the Dolphins competitive and hungry for possession.

U8s The U8s Noosa Reds, (boosted by a few superstar teammates from U8s Noosa White), took on Maroochydore at Noosa Dolphin Oval on Satur-

day morning. The Swans provided tough competition, but Noosa rose to the challenge with hard-fought tries from Abi, Alfie, Lachie, Vali and Frankie, earned through determination, support play and plenty of teamwork.

With Maroochydore attacking strongly Alfie, Hugo, Charlie, Frankie, Lachie and Vali all put in tremendous defensive efforts, making important tackles and refusing to give an inch. Augie, Walt and Peio made fantastic runs, charging forward to gain valuable ground. Atticus, Ned and Abi were outstanding at the ruck, protecting the ball and helped keep the momentum rolling. Both teams showed great sportsmanship and plenty of smiles along the way.

Noosa came away with the win, and the Dom-

ino’s Player of the Day went to Walt for his unwavering dedication, commitment and positive attitude every single week.

U7s

The Noosa Dolphin U7’s hosted our feathered friends from down the way, near that place with all the tall buildings and traffic lights.

Again, this week, Jack continued to improve with his direct running and efforts in defence. Hunter was hungry for the ball, running the opposition into a roundabout, something they aren’t used to or seen much of. Dukey returned this week from long service leave, and showcased his Fijian flare, quick feet and aggressive running angles.

Though, on the eve of his departure to the land of souvlaki and olives, it was young Samuel tiptoeing down sidelines and running straight to bag a few tzatzikis, which landed him the Domino’s Player of the Match.

Tigers down in thriller

By Julian Pitts

The Rococo Noosa Tigers have lost by under a goal for the third time this year after going down to the sixth placed Labrador in the Gold Coast last Saturday. It was only for a few undisciplined areas and silly skill errors that faulted what was a pretty dominant performance by Noosa for the most part with regard to general play. The Sunny Coast Tigers at one point holding a 30 odd point lead after a very dominant second quarter. Noosa held momentum until un undisciplined free kick was awarded to Labrador in the centre square where they were able to goal and lift across the board. Noosa peppered away late and had most of the last minutes play in their forward half but were unable to convert and grab back the lead. It gets no easier this week for the eigth placed Tigers who hit the fancied Brisbane outfit, Morningside, at Weyba Rd in what will be a huge day for the club.

The development team went down comfortably to a very well drilled Labrador who sit second in the ladder and look every bit like one of the favourites at this stage. Our Reserves have been severely hampered by unavailabilities and injury the past two or three weeks (as the entire senior list has) and must quickly re group as they face ladder leaders Morningside at 11.30 am this Saturday.

The colts had a terrific victory over Labrador to remain sixth on the ladder on the back of some very good performances from 2025 premiership players Riley McKay, Zion Kendall and Jarred Moss. Another big game on Saturday against the highly fancied Morningside at Rococo oval.

Our Senior Women are equal ladder leaders after a terrific win over the top placed Redcliffe

on the weekend. Coach Mick Williams is getting the best out of his charges and also seeing names like Mills, Tessari and Barker return is very exciting moving forward. The Senior women play this Friday night from 7.30pm against Hinterland!

Heaps happening this weekend socially also with our annual sponsors day luncheon with ex Test cricket Captain Tim Paine our special guest followed by the Tigers Ball at the Villa Hotel function room from 7pm. Both will be great events and a lot of fun. A massive thank you to all our Noosa Tigers sponsors, without you we don’t have the luxury of fielding teams in the high competitions that we do!

Good luck to all those representing Noosa this weekend!

Go Tigers

Media Award Votes

Men

5. S.Willoughby

4. T.Wheelan

3. W.McKenzie

2. E.Slaney

1. A.Shannon

Women

5. K. Pettigrove

4. I. Kendall

3. K. Barker

2. L. Evans

1. M . Bovalino

Noosa Tigers Senior player Max Marsh against Labrador last weekend. (Craig Slaney Photography)

Dolphins excel in the wet

By Taylor Ryan

3rd grade

We kicked our senior draw off with our third grade squad heading down to Caloundra on Friday night only to be greeted with torrential rain from the time they pulled up to the fields. Warming up in the wet and slipping around in the mud isn’t an ideal Friday night for most folks, but our boys switched on and found a way to use this horrendous weather to their advantage, using speed outside and the forwards putting on a great performance, allowing the lads to start rolling points on the board final score dolphins win 22-5 Woman’s

After torrential rain the night before the woman where greeted to a fairly muddy field. Our woman’s team were not shy to get on the field first and show their dominance with an absolute thrashing of University 75-5. It didn’t come easy, though the woman put in the hard yards all game. We all know Uni and how they can bring the intensity all game and that’s what they did. With persistence and grit the woman clutched together and worked as a 15 person unit, on the field, showing other team that this year will be a tough battle against our girls.

Reserves

We ran out onto the field water and with mud over our boots, we gathered on the half way line.... we looked at each other and spoke with intensity and gently knowing this was going to be a forwards game, the typical (piggy) scenario! The big boys in the middle playing the hard game in the middle, in the mud, grass and dirt in our eyes in the hope we’re doing enough for our speedsters on the edges so they can provide a try for everyone’s hard work into a well earnt quick drink break and breather... then back into it. We repeat over and over, big Brad Jensen dominating the Caloundra forwards, earning him some man of the match points, Tom cox steering the pack in the right direction, all game, creating options and opportunities all day also gave him man of the match credits. Dominating scrums and lineouts helped keep possession, we then saw Ben Ashman return from a few weeks off, showing his dominance in tackles and pilfering the ball with 3 crucial steals landing in 1 point for man of the match as well! We love this... Young gun Charlie Harmer, our most recent QLD Reds dream team player and Lachie Jacka making their reserve grade debut. That’s more pressure on coaches to pick weekly teams, due to the competition coming through the seniors currently! A great problem to have! Reserves came away with a great win

45-5

A grade

At this stage the only grass left on the field in the in-goal, it’s just mud, and an even bigger battle for a boys, constantly slipping. No traction in scrums and lines outs left both team fighting harder than usual. Caloundra coming off 3 straight losses needed this one. They came out hot and hard in the first half getting a few sneaky tries and points on the board, Serlo, Harry, Tai and Tommy Mac causing carnage for Caloundra. This would be the turning point. After a few strategic changes at half time we came into the second half rumbling, scoring two quick tries in 10 minutes, bringing us back to an even score line. A few great scrums, popping player and Caloundra not setting straight, gave us a penalty on the sideline. In true Caloundra style the crowd were up and barking, putting the pressure onto us. Usually what would be a tough kick, Josh Taylor stepped up to the tee, wind blowing and a light shower on hand. Josh didn’t look fazed at all. A quick set up and bang - straight over the black dot. These are

the moments you train for! We had to hold the momentum to finish the game strong, with only two minutes on the board we hold on until the final second. Again Josh Taylor kicks the ball out of play and seals another win

Greatest results for club

TALKING SPORT

Barbell Club

The Noosa Barbell Club Masters weightlifting team has capped off its most successful season to date, with an outstanding medal haul at the Australian Weightlifting Federation (AWF) National Championships and United Masters Weightlifting Federation (UMWF) World League Championships.

From Head Coach Woogie Marsh comes the following. “After a long and demanding season that included four qualifying competitions to secure their places at the prestigious events, the Noosa Barbell Masters, athletes delivered exceptional performances on the national and international stage.”

Leading the charge was Theresa Major (W77) who claimed lifts of 47kg in the snatch and 64 kg in the clean and jerk showcasing her strength and consistency throughout the season. Nat Cardeno (W58) also stood atop the podium winning Gold after an impressive performance, that included a 63 kg snatch and an 82kg clean and jerk.

In the W63 category Erin Oberem earned a well-deserved silver medal, setting a competition personal best in both lifts, with a 36 kg snatch and a 48kg clean and jerk. Completing the medal tally was Kirrily Dowd (W86) who secured the bronze with lifts of 40 kg in the snatch and 51 kg in the clean and jerk.

The results capped an exceptional year for the Masters team, whose dedication and commitment to training have seen them continue to improve throughout the season. Head Coach Woogie Marsh said, “I am immensely proud of what the athletes have achieved. The commitment these athletes have shown to their training, has been the key to their success.

To qualify for these championships, our lifters had to compete in multiple events throughout the season and constantly perform at a high level. Their dedication, work ethic and willingness to trust the process, have resulted in an amazing season, and some fantastic performances on the platform.

With the championship now complete, the athletes will enjoy a well -earned break, before beginning preparation for the 2027 season. For the Noosa Barbell Masters, the season maybe over, but the foundation has been laid for even greater success in the years ahead.”

We at Noosa Today extend our sincere congratulations to Head Coach Woogie Marsh and team: and wish them all the best for the future. Gaza Jiu-Jitsu Club

At the recent Sunshine Coast Open and Junior Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships, our local Gaza Club once again performed at a high level. The championships were held at Clippers Basketball Stadium in Buderim and featured 448 athletes from 35 teams.

The junior team finished second overall with an 86%-win rate, placing second in Male No-Gi and fourth in Male Gi. The club won 47 medals in total: 21 gold, 14 silver and

12 bronzes. Juniors contributed 31 medals—15 gold, 12 silver and 4 bronzes, while adults added 17 medals: 5 gold, 3 silver and 9 bronzes.

The Junior/Juvenile double gold winners were Scarlett Trigar, Yana Kolaroski, Noah Van Eck, Miller Davenport and Jackson Panlook. Adult double gold winners, Pierre Le Gall and James Strachan.

These results tell us that through the years the high level of coaching and self-discipline have been maintained: and for parents looking for a good club with these virtues- they could not find better. So, it’s a big well done to Head Coach Professor Yoshi Hasegawa and team.

Rugby League. It was certainly a big weekend for the Mighty Noosa Pirates Rugby League Club. According to Pirates Secretary Tim Burger, it was another massive weekend for the club with most of the international teams playing under lights at Cooroy on Friday night, before a full Saturday schedule for juniors and seniors.

The Friday night action started strongly for Pirates with the U15 Division 1 Girls continuing their impressive form against Caloundra. The girls extended their winning streak to four games with a dominate 34-16 victory: again,

Noosa Lions on fire against Nambour Yandina

By Alasdair Scott

With World Cup fever spreading across the globe, Noosa Lions were fired up to take on local rivals, Nambour Yandina United at the weekend. The wet pitch and damp evening made little difference to a Noosa side who were running hot from the first whistle. In the sixth minute, the Lions took a thoroughly deserved lead through Oli Williams.

In the first 25 minutes, NYU barely had a touch of the ball in the Noosa half and were doing well to keep a rampant Noosa at bay. Chance after chance were created, and the NYU ‘keeper was being kept busy. Jack Williams had a header blocked, Takaishi shot over the bar, Sam Boldy missed an opportunity and at the end of a sweeping move, full back, Ewan Argar’s shot was well saved.

Noosa’s midfield was dominating, harrying their opponents and playing some slick passes.

A great saving tackle by Noosa captain, Mitch Bridge, epitomised how every Noosa player was winning their duels. In the 30th minute, Sam Boldy headed in from an Oli Williams flick on to make it 2-0 and a few minutes later, Boldy was brought down in the box as he chased another through ball.

Unfortunately, Oli Williams, who had an outstanding match blasted the penalty well over the bar. Lifted by the miss, NYU carved out a great chance to get back into the game, but Cameron Boldy was equal to it. As the half closed, Sam Boldy had another great shot saved and so Noosa went in to the break delighted with a dominant performance, but wondering how the score was only 2-0.

NYU started the second half well and began to exert some pressure on the Noosa goal, but the defence held firm and chances kept on coming at the other end. Ollie Blackmore fired one shot over the bar from distance, Mitch Bridge hit

showing their growing confidence and attacking ability.

Next up were the U16 Division 1 Boys against Nambour. Despite a highly competitive performance and plenty of effort throughout the contest, the Pirates boys were unable to match Nambour late in the game, going down 22-10.

The final home game on Friday night saw the U15 Division 1 Boys take on Kawana in one of the matches of the round. Trailing for much of the game Pirates showed tremendous determination and never- give -up attitude, scoring a late try to secure a 24-24 draw.

On the road, the U17 Girls travelled to Stanley River determined to bounce back after last week’s heartbreaking two-point loss. After a tight first half, they found another gear after the break and powered to an impressive, confidence-boosting 22–8 win.

Saturday saw the remaining junior teams take the field at Cooroy and the Pirates putting together an outstanding day of football. The U13 Division 1 Boys started things off with a comfortable 38-0 victory over Gympie before the U13 Division 2 Boys followed suite with a 36 -16 win over Caboolture.

The U13 Division 2 Girls delivered one of the standout performances of the day, cruising to a dominant 50-0 win over Caboolture. In the final junior representative match, the U14 Division 2 Boys maintained the momentum with another commanding display, defeating Maroochydore 50-0.

The senior sides travelled to Caboolture for a tough day of football in wet and challenging conditions. The U19s kicked things off in an entertaining back- and -forth battle. Noosa led early before Caboolture fought back midway through the first half, but the Pirates responded to take a narrow lead into the break.

An early second half try had Noosa looking in control before Caboolture crossed for four consecutive tries. A late Pirates try closed the margin, but the boys fell just short in a heart breaking 26-4 loss C-Grade were next and stayed in the contest through the opening stages, trading tries with Caboolture before the home side gained momentum late in the first half.

The Pirates remained within striking distance at half time, but were unable to close the gap in the second half eventually going down 30-16.The Open Women faced a very physical Caboolture outfit and despite their effort, handling errors proved costly in difficult conditions, as they fell 54-6.

Reserve Grade then took the field with heavy rain setting in. The Pirates, held a six-point half time lead after an even opening half, but Caboolture dominated the second stanza to run away with a 22-12 victory. The final game of the day saw A Grade looking to secure a win for the senior teams. Leading by four points at half time in pouring rain, the Pirates lifted in the second half with a composed and determined performance to finish with an impressive24-12 victory.

Next week sees more action at Cooroy with the U17 Girls and Open Women playing Friday night fixtures. Saturday will also feature the clubs U6-U9 home cluster round, with teams from across the division heading to Cooroy for a huge morning of junior rugby league. The remaining Pirates teams will be on the road at venues across the Sunshine Coast

the side netting from a corner and both Jack and Oli Williams headed wide when well placed. As some Noosa junior players continued to beat out their support on some drums, the tension in the game escalated. With five minutes to go, Oli Williams challenged the ‘keeper at a corner and as he punched the ball clear, it fell to Takaishi who lashed the ball home from the edge of the area, to make the final score 3-0 to Noosa.

“A great result and an impressive performance, particularly in the first half” commented a delighted Luke Becconsall, Noosa’s Assistant Coach.

On Saturday 20 th June, the Noosa Lions are at home against Maroochydore with the Under 23’s kicking off at 4pm and the Premier Mens at 6pm – the drummers will be ready!

All Down The Line is back

Look, despite what you read elsewhere, Paul Witzig’s swansong surf movie didn’t exactly raise the bar of that particular art form on its first roadshow release in 1989 – in fact, Paul had been brought into the project late to cobble its disparate parts into a whole.

But it does have its wonderful moments, not to mention a rather fascinating backstory, and from a sneak peek at the trailer, I can see the wonders of modern technology have given it a dramatic facelift in 4K for its re-release.

The one-night screening at The J on Thursday 2 July, will be worth far more than the admission price if, like me, you enjoy joining the dots between random scraps of surfing history, because there are a lot of them in play here.

Let’s start with the enigmatic Thomas Victor Carroll, of whom I’ve been enamoured since meeting and interviewing him in 1977 when he was 16 but looked 12. The kid was an amazing surfer who could sometimes surprise you with his deeply hidden intellectual and artistic depth. Just two years after winning the first Pro Junior event in Sydney and suddenly hitting everyone’s radar, Tom and I were both staying at the Surfer Magazine house at Rocky Point on the North Shore of Oahu for the Hawaiian winter season when I discovered him at dawn training his camera not on the pumping waves out front but on a granular mound of sand refracting the beautiful sunrise. Stretched out on the sand as he shot, he said, “I like to get unusual effects on my still-lifes.”

But he was a bit of a bad boy too, and before he started his world titles run in 1983, he had been sacked by his sponsor Quiksilver for partying too hearty. Then, after winning back to back titles, he found himself parting ways with Shaun Tomson’s South African-funded Instinct brand after honorably black-banning the African contests to protest the apartheid regime.

By the late ‘80s his brash but effective manager Peter Mansted had managed to secure Tom not only a new Quiksilver sponsorship but the first million dollar deal in surfing history. Okay, it was over five years but a very big deal at the time, and Quiksilver wanted to blow it up bigtime as the company turned 20. Like with a movie celebrating the million dollar man!

Since Tom had been lighting up Pipeline for more than a decade, the marketing brains trust at Quik – then Bruce Raymond for international and Peter “Joli” Wilson for Australia – decided to focus on the newer perfect left of Grajagan in Java as the perfect canvas for a no-expenses-spared Tommy biopic.

Lens heroes like Dan Merkel, Jeff Hornbaker, Dick Hoole and Joli himself were called to action at G-Land but, despite the adventure of getting there in those days, and shooting a big and perfect swell, the material didn’t quite make a feature-length doco. That’s when the call went out to our oldest living surf film-maker, the estimable Paul Witzig, who hadn’t made a surf flick in seven years and had gone back to architecture, but was still revered for his excellence at capturing the surfing spirit of the ‘60s.

The corporate-funded short, funny(ish) road trip surf vids had just made their debut with the likes of Kong’s Island and Mad Wax, so Paul decide to follow that route and use Quiksilver stars like Ross Clarke Jones and the emerging 13-yearold Danny Wills while they toured the north coast

in a loud red convertible, padding out the hero footage of TC at G-Land and Pipe.

Somehow it all worked. I remember seeing it on release at a Sydney cinema and oohing, aahing, laughing and cringing in about equal measure. I reckon today’s audiences will love the restored version.

Says Noosa International Surf Film Festival director Jesca Maas: “This screening is much more than a surf film. Films like All Down The Line capture not only extraordinary surfing, but also the music, friendships and spirit of an era that helped shape modern surf culture.”

I’ll be having a chat with Peter Joli Wilson, the executive producer, during the intermission.

Thursday 2 July, 7pm, The J, Noosa Heads. Tickets available at thej.com.au.

FOOTNOTE: It seems like it’s been going for months, rather than just a couple of weeks, but stop five on the WSL tour, the Surf City Pro in Punta Roca, El Salvador, finally concluded in average

waves last Sunday with veteran Tyler Wright, the only Aussie to make the finals, finishing a tight second to the equally veteran (and still charging) Carissa Moore. The men’s final saw the end of a magic run through the event for Italy’s only ever WCT star, Leo Fioravanti, who became the first Italian to ever win a world tour event and rocketed into number three on the rankings. This guy, who is smart, savvy and super-talented, never ceases to amaze me with his performances under pressure. And according to his stepdad, my old mate Stephen Bell, he is a complete gentleman too.

TWELVE PADDLES ON THE RIVER

PROPERTY MATTERS

ERLE LEVEY

WHEN it comes to enduring legacies, a June auction result for Tom Offermann Real Estate is a perfect example.

And with 12 registered bidders it showed that quality and position bring the cream to the surface.

“It captured the privilege and joy of playing an integral role in our clients’ lives over a long time,” Tom Offermann said.

“The garden-level riverfront apartment is in Noosa Quays, just along from Ricky’s Restaurant.

“I first sold it off the plan in 1990 for $426,000, and we found new owners in 1996, again in 2016, and once more in 2020.

“Twelve paddles on the river may sound like a canoeing event, but these were Offermann Real Estate auction paddles.

“They were held by a dozen hopeful buyers, each arriving with circa five or six million dollars ready to spend.

“Marketing agent Jesse Stowers was at the helm, completing last-minute registrations as the grassy forecourt filled with buyers and spectators, among them the couple who had purchased in 1996 for $540,000 and sold 20 years later for $2.3m.

“The excitement was palpable when the auctioneer called for an opening bid and $4m came straight back.

“Fifteen minutes of spirited bidding later, the hammer fell at $7.15m, a record by many measures - the culmination of a huge sales campaign, and a wonderful new life for the winners.”

The apartment was exceptional, and the auction executed to gold standard, but what really creates a 15-minute powder keg of competition?

Teamwork, experience, and the trust of clients built carefully over decades.

Each of those 12 bidders carries a unique

A five-bedroom, three-bathroom, three-car house with pool at 6 Ely St, Noosaville, at 11am Saturday, 20 June. (555406)

property journey with the team at Tom Offermann Real Estate, all now working hard to help the other eleven find their own piece of paradise.

LUXURY IN HEART OF NOOSA

Situated in that sought-after pocket to the north of Noosa Junction, a luxury three-bedroom, two-bathroom duplex has been launched to the market.

In a central location yet away from the everyday traffic, each residence at 1 and 2/24

Grant St, Noosa Heads will be five-star class, designed with sensitivity to the climate, season and the natural landscape.

Marketing agent Jesse Stowers at Tom Offermann Real Estate said that at the same time they would offer the best elements of living in the cosmopolitan heart of Noosa Heads.

Selling at $4.3m off the plan, the apartments will have three or four-car garaging with lift access.

Being brand new, they will be part of the Federal Budget’s priorities to boost housing supply, Jesse said, by explicitly limiting negative gearing and capital gains tax to new builds.

Just off Noosa Junction, the development is close to Hastings St as well, and with other major developments scheduled for the area.

Designed by the renowned Blackwood Architects, the high-end specifications ensure both have glorious everything including designer

A five-bedroom, three-bathroom, three-car house with pool at 6 Ely St, Noosaville, at 11am Saturday, 20 June. (555406)

features and high-end finishes.

Each residence showcases a private pool, lavish undercover as well as alfresco terraces, and sun-drenched open plan living with limestone flooring, and seamless indoor/ outdoor flow thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows.

The Verona stone-topped kitchen has custom joinery including the island breakfast bar with waterfall edge, also a walk-in pantry, and of course will include the latest high-end appliances.

The lavish main suite with walk-in robe and ensuite, has pool access; along the hallway in the northerly wing are two bedrooms with builtin robes also a bathroom. The laundry opens to a drying courtyard and the basement has multiple car parking.

“Each residence will be undeniably five-star class, designed with sensitivity to the climate, season and the natural landscape,’’ Jesse said.

FAMILY LIVING IN MIND

A five-bedroom, three-bathroom, three-car house with pool at Noosaville has been designed with family living in mind.

Nathan Howie and Jack Newton at Noosa Estate Agents are taking the property at 6 Ely St, to auction at 11am Saturday, 20 June.

Completed in 2022 by award-winning Edge Designer Homes, this spacious residence offers effortless indoor-outdoor living, Nathan said.

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three-bathroom, three-car house with pool at 6 Ely St, Noosaville, at 11am Saturday, 20 June.

It comes with multiple living zones, a resortstyle pool, theatre room, office, and three-car garage.

Positioned on a private 600sq m block, the house comes with solar, ducted air-conditioning, and premium finishes throughout, all just moments from the Noosa River.

Luxury three-bedroom, two-bathroom and 3/4 car duplex apartments 1 and 2/24 Grant St, Noosa Heads, are selling off the plan for $4.3m. (557531)

Luxury three-bedroom, two-bathroom and 3/4 car duplex apartments 1 and 2/24 Grant St, Noosa Heads, are selling off the plan for $4.3m. (557531)

“This is a really good-sized family home,’’ Nathan said, “that has a great floor planplenty of living up and down.

“It’s got everything. Ideal for anyone looking for a bigger home close to the river.’’

Early interest has been from locals considering upsizing or improving their position - and that includes moving into town.

The house features multiple living zones, theatre, office, and guest bedroom with external access.

A resort-style pool and alfresco is part of a seamless connection from indoors to the outdoor entertaining zone.

The kitchen anchors the open-plan living space, featuring waterfall-edge Caesarstone benchtops, good storage and a large breakfast bar.

Luxury three-bedroom, two-bathroom and 3/4 car duplex apartments 1 and 2/24 Grant St, Noosa Heads, are selling off the plan for $4.3m. (557531)

Luxury three-bedroom, two-bathroom and 3/4 car duplex apartments 1 and 2/24 Grant St, Noosa Heads, are selling off the plan for $4.3m. (557531)

Upstairs, the main bedroom suite comes complete with a custom walk-in robe and ensuite, while three additional bedrooms are positioned around a central bathroom and second living area to create separation and functionality.

The home also features electric roller blinds, motion sensor bathroom lights, a 44-panel solar system, and a three-car garage.

A LITTLE BEAUTY

It’s a lovely apartment - on the mid level of Mariners Reach in Noosaville which features eight in the complex.

The two-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-car riverfront apartment 3/213 Gympie Tce is for sale at $1.950m with Melanie Butcher at Laguna Real Estate.

A two-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-car riverfront apartment 3/213 Gympie Tce,

is for sale at $1.950m. (557531)

A two-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-car riverfront apartment 3/213 Gympie Tce, Noosaville, is for sale at $1.950m. (557531)

On the corner of Albert St and Gympie Tce, it is opposite the Noosa River and with an outlook that includes rivermouth glimpses.

Handy to the Thomas St restaurants, most of the apartments are owner-occupied, Melanie said, or locked-up and left.

The complex is securely gated and has a beautiful pool at the front.

Being on the mid-level and with northerly aspect, the apartment attracts summer breezes and winter warmth.

Beautifully renovated with fresh coastal style interiors and plantation shutters, the open-plan living spills out to the balcony.

Together with being a pet-friendly complex, there is low-maintenance appeal.

FORTHCOMING AUCTIONS

SATURDAY, 20 June

Noosa Heads

• 29 Bumpy Ash Lane: 3bed, 2bath, 2car house, 12pm, Gillian McCauley 0467 600 009 Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 5447 4499 Richardson & Wrench Noosa Noosaville

• 6 Ely St: 5bed, 3bath, 3car, house, pool, 11am, Nathan Howie 0414 424 333 Jack Newton 0418 332 247 Noosa Estate Agents

• 1/161-163 Gympie Tce: 3bed, 2bath, 1car riverside apartment, pool, 1pm, Nathan Howie 0414 424 333 Jack Newton 0418 332 247 Noosa Estate Agents Tewantin

• 18/2-10 Blakesley St: 3bed, 2bath, 1car riverside apartment, 10am, Steven Field 0447 915 953 Tom Offermann Real Estate.

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Privatelysetwithinan exclusivegatedenclave,this rare 1,161m²parcelofferssweepingcoastalviewsfrom SunshineBeach to distantheadlands.Elevatedto capturecoolingseabreezesandabundantnaturallight, itbacksontothelushNoosaNational Park,blending oceanoutlookwithbushlandserenityand complete privacy.

Accessedvia aprivateroadandsurrounded by highqualityhomes,it’stheperfectcanvasfor alandmark residence.JustminutesfromSunshineBeachVillage andpristinebeaches,thisis atruly exceptionalcoastal opportunity.

Price $4.8M View

Saturday 10.00am -10.30am

Agent

Tim McSweeney 0411122331

tim@offermann.com.au

66 PER EG IANESPLANADE , PEREGIA NB EACH

Settingthebenchmarkforluxurybeachsideliving, Amaraisabrand-new boutiquedevelopmentof eight,ultra-elegant,light-filled,singlelevelapartments directlyoppositethebeachon aprimenorth-east facing2606m2 cornerparcelofland,just350-metres to patrolled swimming.

Acollaborationbetweennationallyacclaimedbuilding designerChrisCloutand award-winningDamien

DavidsonBuilders;Amaraisanaesthetically striking masterpiececombining flowingforms,gentlecurves, naturalmaterials,heightandlight,creatingapalpable sanctuaryof calmandtimelesssophistication. Offeringanaspirationallifestylethatwillcapture the attentionofall,Amara will firmlyestablishitselfasa landmarkdevelopmentinthisdesirableblue-chip beachfrontpocket

Price From$4.85M

Agent

TracyRussell 0413319879 tracy@offermann.com.au

22 ENTERPRIS ES TREET , SUNSHINEBEACH

Commanding aprizedpositioninoneofSunshine Beach’smosttightlyheldenclaves,thisstrikingtrilevelresidencecapturesmesmerisingwhite-water viewsacrossthe CoralSea,withdolphins,whalesand rolling wavesasyourdailybackdrop.Designed to embracelight,seabreezesandeffortlesscoastalliving, the concrete-builthomeoffersexpansiveopen-plan interiors flowing to broadentertainingterraces.

Asublime top-floormainsuitefeelssuspendedabove theocean,whileadditionalbedrooms,bunkretreat, fourbathroomsand asparklingpoolensurerelaxed luxuryforfamilyandguestsalike.Borderingthelush trailsofNoosaNational Parkandmoments to vibrant SunshineBeachVillage,thisisan extraordinaryseaside sanctuarywherelifestyle,privacyandtimelessvalue align.

Price ContactAgent View Saturday 1.45pm -2.15pm

Agent StevenField 0447915953 steven@offermann.com.au

3/43 DUKE ST REET , SUNSHINEBEACH

PositionedintightlyheldSunshineVista,thisNorthfacingapartment capturestheessenceofrelaxed SunshineBeachliving,justmomentsfromthevillage andpatrolledshoreline.Held by thesamefamilyfor 37 years,thesingle-levelresidenceoffersgenerous proportions,privacyand excitingfuturepotential. Expansiveopen-planliving flowsseamlesslybetween thekitchen,diningandloungeareas,while oversized

bedrooms,includingaspaciousmainsuitewithspa ensuite,ensureexceptionalcomfort.Tranquilgarden outlooksand resort-styleamenitiesincluding aheated pool,BBQ terrace,secureparking,lift accessandonsite managementcomplete thisoutstandinglifestyle andinvestmentopportunity inoneofNoosa’smost covetedbeachsideenclaves.

Price $1.65M

View

Saturday 10.00am -10.30am

Agent JesseStowers 0414367282 jesse@offermann.com.au

24 NOOSA PA RADE , NOOS AH EADS

Itisirrefutable.NoosaParadeis arealestate HolyGrail, aselectrow of36houseswith acoveted,absolute riverfrontaddress,onthedoorstepofglamorous HastingsStreet.And24Noosa Paradeisattheprime endofthisstrip, amere10housesfromtheGarth Prowd BridgeandElysiumResort.Boastingincredible bay-spanningviewsandanortherlyaspectacrossa wideandtranquil reachoftheNoosaRiver to apristine

stretchofbushland,edged by awispofshimmering sand. Atributetoitslocation,naturalenvironmentand perfectlypoisedon asizeable yetprivatesitewitha 20mwaterfrontageandjetty,this retro,playfulparadise is acelebrationofcolour,quirkinessandcontrasts.

Price $20.5M

Agent RebekahOffermann 0413044241 rebekah@offermann.com.au

Agent TomOffermann tom@offermann.com.au tom@offermann.com.au

9/11 HENDERSON ST REET , SUNSHIN EB EACH

Imagine wakingin yourmainbedroom to theshimmerofthe CoralSeathensettling ontoyoureast-facing terrace withmorning coffeeasthesunclimbshigher.This isthekindofoutlookthatmakes everyday livingfeellike apermanentholiday. Soldfullyfurnished,you cansimplyarriveandsettlein.Onesecurecarparkinthe basementprovideshassle-freeparking,whilethesharedpoolwithintheSundancer complexoffersresort-styleamenities. Footstepsfromthesandandsetintheheart ofSunshineBeach,thisbeautifully renovatedbeachside residence inthesoughtafterSundancer complex isperfectlysuitedtoinvestors,thoselookingfora lockand-leave Noosagetaway,orevenyourownseaside residence

A 2 B 2 C 1 D

Auction

Saturday 11July12.00pm

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Monday1.00pm- 1.30pm

Agent StevenField 0447915953 steven@offermann.com.au

9C APRI CO UR T, NOOSAHEADS

Privatelypositionedwithin apeacefulcul-de-sac,9 Capri Courtdeliversspace, serenityand exceptional convenience,justmomentsfromthevibrantheartof NoosaJunction.Light-filledinteriorswelcomewithaninvitinglivingzone, flowing to aprivatealfrescoterracedesignedforeffortlessentertainingand relaxed coastal living. At its centre,thewell-appointedkitchenoffersgenerousstorage,breakfast barseatingandseamlessconnection to diningandoutdoorspaces.Thetranquil mastersuiteenjoys courtyard accessanda leafyoutlook,whilethreeadditional bedroomsprovide comfortableaccommodationforfamilyorguests.Beyond,the expansivereargardenpresents excitingpotentialfor apoolorfutureextension, withscope tocapitaliseonelevatedviewsacrosstheNational Parkandcoastline.

A 4 B 2 C 2

Price $1.845M

Saturday 10-10.30am Wednesday 12-12.30pm

Agent TiffanyWilson 0468922519

tiffany@offermann.com.au

LUXURY SEASIDE SANCTUARY

TRADE the everyday for the magnetism of Seaview Terrace and a luxury seaside sanctuary, seducing escapes to a ‘salty’ getaway close to toes-in-the-sand of Sunshine Beach.

The generous yet serene sculpted multi-level beach house, fringed and enhanced by layers of native gardens, is sequestered in rainforest evoking privacy and mystery. It defines the lush streetscapes from the front as well as the rear access in Maher Terrace.

Take the pathway and be prepared for wonderful surprises. The spectacular timber and glass-paned entry door magically teases, stepping into the foyer, divulging lofty ceilings, pastel tiled floors and thoughtful design elements.

The prodigious living area with custom wall cabinetry has an adjoining lounge albeit more casual space, also a dining area. Banks of disappearing doors on the north-easterly side open to undercover terraces on two sides, suggesting breakfast with birdsong and entertaining for every reason and season.

A leisure space on the lower level looks out to the lengthy glistening blue mosaic-tiled pool with sun terrace and a studio space.

A talking point and undoubtedly nirvana for chic or casual entertaining, is the U-shaped contemporary kitchen with stone-topped cabinetry including semi-island breakfast bar. There’s every high-end appliance, such as two Miele ovens, induction cooktop and X-large fridge, and of course all the other bells and whistles even a celebrity chef such as Nigella Lawson would love.

When it comes to slumber time there are four bedrooms. From the luxe oversized premier suite retreat nestled in the trees, and terrace the width of the top level, see filtered Coral Sea glimpses and wake to the sound of the surf. There is a lounge/study, walk-in robe and creamy tiled ensuite with double shower and marble-topped two basin cabinetry.

A second premier style suite retreat on the ground level has a picture window to the rainforest, study with custom cabinetry, walk-in robe and ensuite with shower, and two-basin cabinetry styled as per previous.

Two on the lower-level have built-in robes, one has a terrace and pool access, the other a view of the garden and trees. The bathroom has a shower/bath.

Also on the lower level is a storeroom, laundry, drying court and pool access.

There’s so much to love about the design, functionality and privacy of this roomy beach house including the multiple open plan living spaces indoors and outdoors by the pool.

“Not only is it in one of the most sought-after streets in Sunshine Beach,” comments Tom

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Offermann Real Estate marketing agent Steven Field, “it is a mere 200-metres to glistening white sand and perfect surf breaks, thanks to having the vehicular access at the rear of the property in the cul de sac of Maher Terrace.

“It’s also five minutes to cafe central of vibrant Sunshine Beach Village with popular restaurants, cafes, bars, boutiques and Sunshine Beach Surf Club, and not far away are two dedicated beach accesses to Noosa National Park, enabling an easy walk to Noosa Heads and Hastings Street via Alexandria Bay.”

Insider Intel:

• Land Area: 582m2

• Internal Area approx: 308m2

• External Area approx: 173m2 incl NW facing U/C terraces off living areas & 4.8mx2.5m u/c off lower bedroom

• Pool: 3mx11.7m u/c w blue mosaic tiles; 1.9mx6m terrace & multi-purpose studio

• Features: built in 2006 over 3 levels; high ceilings; aircon/fans; blinds & banks of louvres; creamy/pastel terracotta tiles; pathway from Seaview & Maher Terraces to U/C front entry; oversized timber & glass-paned pivot door

• Living Areas: ground floor living w wall of custom cabinetry + casual lounge area & dining w terrace access on 2 sides; lower-level leisure/lounge connects to pool

• Kitchen: massive U-shape kitchen to suit consummate entertainer; stone-topped cabinetry incl 2m semi-island breakfast bar & view to rainforest; 2 Miele ovens, induction cooktop & 3-door X-large fridge; Sharp micro, Bosch dishwasher & walk-in pantry

• Bedrooms: 4 incl premier suite retreat nestled in rainforest; terrace width of top level; leisure space/study & WIR; creamy tiled ensuite w dble shower & marble topped 2 basin cabinetry; 2nd premier suite retreat ground level w picture window to rainforest; study w custom cabinetry, WIR & ensuite w shower & single basin cabinetry styled as per previous; 2 lower-level w BIRs, 1 w terrace & pool access; 1 w verdant garden & trees; b/ room w shower/bath; leisure/lounge space

• Extras: laundry w Bosch washer & Miele dryer + drying courtyard Double garage with entry via Maher Terrace

• Location: short walk to beach; rear garden gate access to Maher Tce is 200m to water’s edge; 5 mins to Sunshine Beach Village w popular restaurants, cafes, bars, boutiques; 2 dedicated beach accesses nearby to Noosa National Park - walk to Noosa Heads & Hastings Street via Alexandria Bay

Address: 16 Seaview Tce, SUNSHINE BEACH Description: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 garage

Inspect: Saturday 11.45AM - 12.15PM

Contact: Steven Field 0447 915 953, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

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STELLAR BRAND NEW HOME IN THE HEART OF NOOSA HEADS

DISCOVER the epitome of uber contemporary sophistication with an imaginative and Palm Springs inspired stellar property, offering an exhilarating lifestyle beyond compare in the magical heart of cosmopolitan Noosa Heads.

The curb appeal is enlightening with a modern, soft white coastal palette in contrast with lush gardens and striking architecture. Artfully designed interiors with wall to wall glass and oh-so high ceilings welcome ambient natural light throughout the one-of-a-kind floor plan with expansive open-plan living from indoors to alfresco, where generous terraces and a pearlescent pool exude living the good life every day.

Edgy design functionality continues with exceptional finishes, high-end accents, and everything to love in a generous custom kitchen with the latest high-end, brand new appliances - integrated where possible, porcelain-topped cabinetry including built in dining table, butlers pantry and let us not forget a built-in barbeque and under-bench wine fridge in the undercover alfresco terrace.

Upstairs, comfortable and timeless engineered oak flooring flows throughout the bedrooms and hallways, blending tastefully with the modern finished bathroom & ensuite with their natural and on trend tones. Burnished concrete across the lower level brings a hardwearing and artistic terrazzo flair that meshes perfectly with the porcelain benchtops and VJ feature walls. There is also a ground floor fourth bedroom that is an ideal guest bedroom with private access or home office / home gym with segregation from the main living area.

Wyandra has been designed by Molti and built by Archend, both highly respected companies. Quality centered around the concept of the properties construction with immense concrete foundations, rendered concrete block on every external wall and a thick suspended concrete slab between the upper and lower floor creating an ideal sound and insulation barrier and bunker style strength designed to stand the test of time.

“Achieving a strong sense of place is Wyandra’s totally harmonious connection to the outdoors and location which really is secondto-none,” enthuses Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Jesse Stowers. “On-trend cafes, bars and restaurants in the cosmopolitan heart of Noosa Junction are so close as are parks and transport links, plus a few minutes walk further on is Hastings Street, Noosa Main Beach and the Noosa National Park. Interestingly the environs around Wyandra Street and Cooloola Hill, are becoming very gentrified given the walking proximity to Noosa Junction with much residential building activity confirming its livability and long term financial viability. I invite you to discover the essence of this brand new 5-star home on Wyandra, a truly stellar

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opportunity in the heart of Noosa Heads.”

Facts & Features:

• Area: 14B 259m2

• Designer/Builder: Molti/Archend

• About: 2-level 4-bedroom/3-bathroom/ double garage, 2.7m ceilings living areas; 4 bedrooms incl master w ceiling to floor panes; open plan living extends to terraces, pool & landscaped gardens; floor to ceiling tiling

all wet areas; laundry with brand new under bench washing machine & dryer; designer kitchen w porcelain-topped 2-pac cabinetry incl built in dining table, high-end appliances incl two separate ovens, integrated fridge/ freezer & dishwasher, 800mm induction cooktop, built in bbq and bench sink; under bench wine fridge.

• Solar system, security system, garden irriga-

Address: 14B Wyandra Street, NOOSA HEADS Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $3M Inspect: Contact Agent

Contact: Jesse Stowers 0414 367 282, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

tion, reverse cycle ducted heating and cooling air-conditioning.

• Location: walk to Noosa Main Beach, Noosa National Park; very close to Noosa Junction’s myriad bars, cafes, boutiques, cinema & supermarkets, + transport links, essential services, Noosa Aquatic Centre, sporting fields & schools.

AUCTION

A Statement in Style, Space & Serenity

Architecturally designed and surrounded by nature, this private single-level home offers light-filled living beside a conservation park. Soaring ceilings and expansive glass create a sleek modern feel, flowing to an entertaining deck with bushland views. Featuring a designer kitchen, media room, luxurious master retreat and access to premium Elysium facilities.

29 Bumpy Ash Lane, Noosa Heads

3 2 2

Auction On-site 20th June 12pm

Open Friday 12-12.30pm

rwnoosa.com.au

Gillian McCauley 0467 600 009

Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 5447 4499

Richardson&Wrench 23 Hastings Street, Noosa

Comfort, Lifestyle & Family Living Combined

Positioned in a wonderfully community-based pocket of Tewantin, 19 Fairway Drive presents the perfect blend of comfort, functionality and lifestyle appeal. Freshly updated and beautifully maintained, this inviting four-bedroom, two-bathroom residence offers effortless family living with multiple spaces to relax, entertain and unwind.

19 Fairway Drive, Tewantin

4 2 2

Price $1.35Million

Open Saturday 11-11:30am

rwnoosa.com.au

Amanda Balding 0408 088 788

Lydia Baravykas 0410 456 788 5447 4499

Richardson&Wrench 23 Hastings Street, Noosa

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DUAL LIVING STYLISH BEACH HOUSE

POSITIONED in the tightly held ‘Town of Seaside’ enclave at Marcoola Beach, this is the kind of property people move to the coast hoping to find - a beautifully maintained beach house with genuine character, a flexible selfcontained apartment, and the beach just a few minutes’ walk from your front door.

The home has a welcoming atmosphere from the moment you arrive. A charming front porch opens into a bright open-plan living, dining and lounge area with soaring 3.4m ceilings and beautiful timber flooring. Multiple sets of double doors connect the indoor living spaces to covered alfresco areas, creating a seamless extension of the home and making the most of sea breezes.

Designed for easy entertaining, the layout works beautifully for everything from long lunches with friends to relaxed family gatherings, with indoor and outdoor spaces flowing naturally together.

Privately tucked away is a heated six-seater outdoor spa, complete with a Bluetooth sound system, creating the perfect place to relax at the end of the day.

There’s a relaxed beach cottage feel throughout, without sacrificing comfort or practicality. The kitchen features quality appliances, timber benchtops, a gas cooktop and gas hot water throughout the home.

The spacious air-conditioned master bedroom with ensuite is well separated from the remaining two bedrooms and main bathroom, creating a functional layout for families or guests. The additional bedrooms are well sized and finished with modern fixtures and fittings.

Then there’s the apartment:

Fully self-contained and STA approved, the one-bedroom apartment includes a full-sized kitchen with gas cooking, oven and dishwasher, along with a generous bedroom, bathroom, living area and private balcony. It’s already well established as a popular Airbnb, currently netting $28,000 approx. over just 10 months of the year. The new owners may choose to continue the income stream, permanently rent it out, or simply keep it for family and guests.

The property also includes a rare three-car

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garage, with one bay currently allocated to the apartment.

What really stands out is how well the entire property has been cared for. The owners have maintained the home to an exceptionally high standard, with obvious pride and attention to detail in every space. Recent improvements include a roof restoration, replacement of house stumps, and complete exterior repainting of both the main residence and apartment.

From here, it’s a 300m flat walk along shaded pathways to the beach, local cafes, parks and green spaces. It’s the sort of location where life slows down and everything feels

a little simpler. For those who love to travel, the Sunshine Coast Airport is just 7 minutes away, while beautiful Mount Coolum, a popular 1.6km walking trail with sweeping 360-degree coastal views, is 4 minutes away.

A truly special coastal property offering income potential, flexibility and an easy beachside lifestyle in one of Marcoola’s most tightly held communities. Beautifully maintained and with nothing left to do, you can simply move in and enjoy everything this location has to offer.

Address: 15 Beachway Parade, MARCOOLA Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 garage Price: On application Inspect: By appointment

Contact: Brad Schultz 0493 063 023, RICHARDSON AND WRENCH NOOSA

Features:

• Three-bed, two-bath main residence

• Two covered outdoor alfresco areas

• 300m flat walk to beach

• Quality timber flooring, 3.4m ceilings

• Atlantic Deluxe six-seater heated spa with Bluetooth

• One-bed, one-bath STA approved apartment

• Gas cooktops and gas hot water throughout

• Three-car lock up garage

• Full interior and exterior repaint to house and apartment

• 7-min to Sunshine Coast Airport

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LONG LUNCHES AND OCEAN INTENTIONS

THERE are houses, and then there are homes born of intention — of long lunches, sunlit conversations, and a deeply felt understanding of place. Poised at the end of one of Sunshine Beach’s most iconic streets, 31 Whale Drive is precisely that: a residence conceived with rare clarity of purpose and brought to life by a Professor of Architecture with an intimate knowledge of the land, the light, and the languid rhythms of the ocean.

Commissioned by its original owner and designed by Professor Susan Savage — Professor of Architecture at QUT, and someone who understood exactly what a family needed from a home at the edge of the Noosa National Park — every decision here was deliberate. The orientation. The synergy. The way the breeze moves through the house. Nothing was left to chance, and nothing was left to trend. Whether cherished as a deeply private residence or utilised as a premium holiday home with its existing Holiday Letting approval, this is a property that adapts beautifully to your lifestyle desires.

Occupying a prized level lot at the northern reaches of Sunshine, the residence announces itself with the quiet confidence of architecture that knows it belongs. Nestled beside the magnificent Noosa National Park, the setting is one of rare serenity — yet Duke Street’s cafes

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and restaurants are less than ten minutes on foot. From the front door, it is a leisurely five-minute stroll through the Dolphin Bay Park boardwalk, straight into the world-renowned Noosa Surfing Reserve and the pristine sands of Sunshine Beach. Stepping inside, the home opens into a formal entry where stunning pendant lights draw the eye upward into a dramatic void, effortlessly welcoming you to explore all levels of the residence. The northeast aspect delivers — morning light floods the high ceilings and single-species Blackbutt timber floors with a warmth that shifts and dances through the day, while the clever design perfectly captures the prevailing south-easterly breezes.

The layout accommodates everyone. Generous in width yet beautifully edited in depth, every room is connected to the outside world. It achieves what far larger and more expensive homes rarely manage - a sense that the house is always working with its environment, never against it.

The floor plan unfolds across three levels with an intuitive logic. On the first level, the primary bedroom with large ensuite is luxurious and intimate with plush wool carpet, while set away from but still alongside the main living, dining, and kitchen. Intentionally positioned on the easterly end, the kitchen serves as an incredible vantage point, poised to look entirely across the dining and living rooms while simultaneously viewing the entertaining deck and backyard. Wrapped in sleek stainless-steel benchtops for coastal longevity, it acts as a space of pure connection—offering sightlines that link the entire interior with the outdoors. From here, you can look directly down over the pool area—an elevated, sun-soaked platform where the Pandanus silhouettes catch the last of the afternoon light.

On the ground level, rich Saltillo Terracotta tiles anchor a separate living space, two bedrooms, a generously sized bathroom, and a dedicated laundry. The living area opens directly to a level grassed backyard that feels every inch

an Italian terrace — sun-dappled, peaceful and unhurried.

Above it all, the second-level studio bedroom is a private world unto itself — with ocean glimpses that would suit a guest, a creative, or simply someone who has earned one of the best views in the house.

Outside, the landscaping is nothing short of stunning — lush, considered and deeply private, with the pool shimmering against a backdrop of the Pandanus. And indeed, there is something of that effortless, laid-back elegance here: the timber tones, the white linen softness of the interiors, the seamless connection between indoors and out, the sense that good taste has been exercised without effort or ostentation.

The difference, of course, is that this is Sunshine Beach — where the national park is at your back door, and the light, that extraordinary Queensland light, does things to a room that East Hampton can only dream of.

The tiled pool is the anchor of outdoor life here — whether that means an early morning lap after a beach walk, or an afternoon spent drifting on a lilo while lunch is prepared on the deck above. It is the kind of pool that gets used every single day.

Address: 31 Whale Drive, SUNSHINE BEACH Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: Contact Agent Inspect: Saturday 20 June 10-10:45 AM

Contact: Kathy Wise 0407 968 300, SUN & SAGE REAL ESTATE

8/56 DUKE STREET, SUNSHINE BEACH 3 A 2 B 2 C 232m² E A WORLD AWAY FROM ORDINARY – WHERE DESIGN MEETS SEA

This luxury single-floor apartment epitomizes internal logical brilliance and high-spec finishes, seamlessly combining form and function in an exquisite living environment. The design rationale has been curated to create a sophisticated sanctuary.

Open Time Saturday 20th 11-11:45am

KATHY WISE 0407 968 300

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HIDDEN SERENITY IN THE HEART OF LITTLE COVE

POSITIONED within one of Noosa’s most tightly held and prestigious enclaves, this architecturally designed residence delivers an extraordinarily rare lifestyle where beach, nature and village convenience exist in complete harmony.

Tucked away within exclusive Little Cove, the home offers the unique ability to walk everywhere — from morning swims at the beach and coffee on Hastings Street to the worldrenowned coastal trails of Noosa National Park — while still feeling entirely private, peaceful and removed from the world beyond its gates.

From the moment you arrive, there is an immediate sense of calm. Thoughtfully designed to create both emotional warmth and architectural impact, the residence unfolds through beautifully layered living spaces, hidden design details and seamless indoor-outdoor integration.

Natural textures, soft natural light and carefully framed green outlooks create an atmosphere that feels sophisticated yet deeply comfortable — a home designed not simply to impress, but to be genuinely lived in and enjoyed.

The main living level forms the social heart of the residence, where expansive open-plan living, dining and kitchen spaces connect effortlessly to alfresco entertaining areas, tranquil gardens and the resort-inspired pool.

Adding another dimension to the home is the striking upper-level retreat, connected via a sculptural curved staircase. Currently configured as a private lounge alongside adjoining office or guest accommodation spaces, this level has been intentionally designed to evolve with changing lifestyle needs — whether transformed into a luxurious future master retreat, executive workspace or additional accommodation for family and guests.

Designed with wellness and lifestyle at its core, the home embraces a level of everyday luxury rarely found within residential property. The heated magnesium ozone mineral lap pool with integrated jets creates a private resort atmosphere, complemented by a dedicated wellness zone featuring an infrared, red light and hot coal sauna alongside a hydrogen hot and cold plunge dedicated to recovery, relaxation and wellbeing.

Every detail throughout the residence reflects an uncompromising commitment to quality and longevity. Premium finishes include limestone fluted stonework, Naccarado quartzite benchtops, Astra Walker Eco Brass tapware and Accoya timber cladding inspired by the iconic Noosa Boardwalk aesthetic.

Advanced technology and environmental consideration have also been seamlessly integrated, including a full Control4 home automation system, Circadian lighting by TallTech supporting natural sleep cycles, wholehome water filtration and premium Miele and Asko appliance packages.

Despite its incredibly central position, the

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home remains remarkably quiet and serene — a hidden sanctuary immersed within one of Australia’s most coveted coastal settings.

“Properties offering this level of privacy, walkability and architectural quality within Little Cove are exceptionally rare,” comments James Callianiotis of RealCorp.

“It’s a home that delivers an incredible balance between connection to Noosa’s lifestyle and complete serenity, while offering a level of wellness and design sophistication rarely seen in the local market.”

Little Cove remains one of Noosa’s most exclusive addresses, prized for its unique ability to combine walkability, privacy and natural beauty in a way few locations can replicate.

This is a rare opportunity to secure an architectural sanctuary where lifestyle, wellness and timeless coastal luxury come together effortlessly.

At a Glance:

• Prestigious Little Cove position moments from beach, Hastings Street and Noosa National Park

• Architecturally designed residence with exceptional privacy and warmth

• Flexible floorplan suited to families, professionals or multi-generational living

• Heated magnesium ozone mineral lap pool with integrated jets

• Infrared, red light and hot coal sauna with hydrogen hot/cold plunge

• Full Control4 home automation system

• Circadian lighting system by TallTech

• Premium Miele and Asko appliance package

• Limestone fluted stonework, Naccarado

Address: 6 Mitti Street, NOOSA HEADS Description: 4 Bed 3 Bath 2 Car Price: $12m Inspect: Saturday 20th June 11am - 12pm

Contact: James Callianiotis, 0418 794 970, REALCORP INTERNATIONAL

quartzite and Astra Walker Eco Brass

• finishes

• Accoya timber cladding inspired by the Noosa Boardwalk

• Rare walk-everywhere lifestyle within one of Noosa’s most tightly held enclaves

Hidden Serenity In The Heart of Little Cove

Walk everywhere, escape everything. Positioned within Noosa’s most exclusive enclave, this new architecturally designed residence offers an extraordinarily rare lifestyle where the beach, Hastings Street and Noosa National Park exist quite literally at your doorstep, yet the home itself feels completely private, peaceful and removed from the world around it. 6 Mitti Street Little Cove Noosa Heads

Price $12M

James Callianiotis 0418 794 970 noosarealestate.xyz

David Conolly Century21 0438 259 956

Architectural Sanctuary in Little Cove

Positioned within the lush, whisper-quiet hillside of Little Cove, this architecturally designed sanctuary by acclaimed architect Alan Starkey is a rare composition of structure, light and landscape where refined design meets the raw natural beauty of Noosa’s coastline.

Privately positioned on an elevated 658sqm corner allotment with dual street frontage, the residence unfolds beyond manicured subtropical gardens into a series of beautifully connected spaces designed not simply for living, but for feeling.

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ARCHITECTURAL SANCTUARY IN LITTLE COVE’S MOST EXCLUSIVE ENCLAVE

THERE are homes that impress, and then there are homes that stay with you.

Positioned within the lush, whisper-quiet hillside of Little Cove, this architecturally designed sanctuary by acclaimed architect Alan Starkey is firmly in the latter category — a rare composition of structure, light and landscape where refined design meets the raw natural beauty of Noosa’s coastline.

Privately positioned on an elevated 658sqm corner allotment with dual street frontage, the residence unfolds beyond manicured subtropical gardens into a series of beautifully connected spaces designed not simply for living, but for feeling.

Recently refreshed with striking Blu Patagonia stone kitchen benchtops, new carpet and a complete interior paint update, the home presents with a timeless material palette and an immediate sense of calm. Walls of glass, natural textures and carefully framed outlooks blur the boundaries between indoors and out, inviting light, airflow and greenery into everyday living.

At the centre of the home, a stunning sunken lounge anchors the primary living zone, creating warmth, intimacy and connection while flowing effortlessly to expansive outdoor entertaining terraces and tranquil garden surrounds.

The master suite occupies its own private wing, offering a true retreat defined by light, stillness and separation. Additional accommodation includes two further bedrooms alongside a dedicated home office, allowing exceptional flexibility for executive living, guests or family life without compromise.

Beyond its architectural beauty, the home captures something increasingly rare within Noosa’s prestige market — genuine serenity combined with absolute convenience.

From this coveted Little Cove address, residents can walk to Little Cove Beach, Hastings Street and the world-renowned Noosa National Park within moments, while still returning home to complete privacy and peace amongst the surrounding greenery.

“Properties of this calibre within Little Cove are exceptionally tightly held,” comments James Callianiotis of RealCorp.

“What makes this residence so special is the emotional connection it creates. It’s private, calming and beautifully resolved architecturally, yet still incredibly functional and liveable for modern coastal living.”

Little Cove continues to stand apart as one of Noosa’s most prestigious enclaves, prized for its unique combination of walkability, natural beauty and exclusivity.

This is a rare opportunity to secure an architectural sanctuary where design, lifestyle and location exist in complete harmony.

At a Glance:

• Prestigious Little Cove position moments from

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beach, Hastings Street and Noosa National Park

• Architecturally designed by acclaimed architect Alan Starkey

• Elevated 658sqm corner allotment with dual street frontage

• Recently refreshed with Blu Patagonia stone

Address: 11 Kareela Avenue, NOOSA HEADS Description: 4

benchtops, new carpet and interior paint update

• Stunning sunken lounge anchoring the main living zone

• Seamless indoor-outdoor integration with expansive entertaining spaces

• Subtropical landscaped gardens creating

privacy and tranquillity

• Flexible floorplan with dedicated home office and guest accommodation options

• Beautiful natural light, airflow and carefully framed green outlooks

• Rare combination of architectural sophistication and relaxed Noosa living

LOCATION, LIFESTYLE & EFFORTLESS LIVING

SET within a popular Noosa enclave, this fourbedroom home presents a great entry-level opportunity in a highly convenient location.

With local schools, parks, Noosa Civic all walking distance and Noosa Heads just 10 minutes away, the home is ideally suited to families, first-home buyers, or investors seeking strong value in a well-connected pocket of Noosa.

Inside, the layout is both functional and flexible, with two separate living areas one with an aircon providing space to unwind, entertain, or adapt to the needs of a growing household.

The galley-style kitchen sits at the heart of the home, offering generous bench space and storage, all connecting seamlessly to the indoor and outdoor living zones.

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Stepping outside, a covered patio creates an inviting space for year-round entertaining, complete with an outdoor fireplace that adds warmth and atmosphere. The backyard offers a sense of privacy with established surrounds, side access for additional vehicle or boat storage, room for a pool and the added convenience of a storage shed.

The master bedroom features a robe and private ensuite, while the additional bedrooms have built in robes, well-sized and thoughtfully positioned for comfortable family living.

Positioned on the high side of the street and complete with a double garage and solar power this is a well-rounded home offering comfort, practicality, and long-term potential in a soughtafter Noosa location.

Address: 7 Satinwood Street, NOOSAVILLE Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: Presenting All Offers Inspect: Saturday 20th June 10am & Wednesday 24th June 11am

Contact: Nathan Howie 0414424333, NOOSA ESTATE AGENTS

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

ENJOY laid-back Noosa living with filtered water views from this spacious three-bedroom apartment, perfectly positioned in the heart of Noosaville. Overlooking the waterways of the Noosa River and across to Hastings Street, this residence offers the ultimate blend of comfort, lifestyle and relaxed coastal charm.

Set within a boutique complex of just 12

apartments, this light-filled residence captures cooling sea breezes and stunning sunrises from two generous balconies designed for easy outdoor living. Inside, the open-plan layout feels bright and welcoming, with two living separate living area’s, high ceilings, modernised interiors, and a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor spaces.

The renovated kitchen and bathrooms add a fresh modern feel, while the 3 spacious bedrooms offer air conditioning and builtin wardrobe storage, make everyday living effortless. A secure lock-up garage plus additional off-street parking at the rear of the complex complete the package, making this an ideal permanent home, holiday retreat, or an

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easy lock-and-leave getaway. Located only moments from the vibrant cafe and dining scene along Gympie Terrace, you can start your mornings with a coffee along the Noosa River, enjoy a swim or paddle and spend your afternoons exploring boutique shopping, public open spaces and some of Noosa’s best restaurants.

Address: 11/279-281 Weyba Road, NOOSAVILLE Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Price: $1,265,000 Inspect: Contact Agent

Contact: Nathan Howie 0414424333, NOOSA ESTATE AGENTS

Modern family living in Noosaville completed in 2022 by awardwinning Edge Designer Homes, this spacious 5-bedroom residence offers effortless indoor-outdoor living with multiple living zones, a resort-style pool, theatre room, office and 3-car garage. Positioned on a private 600m² block with solar, ducted air conditioning and premium finishes throughout, all just moments from the Noosa River and Noosa lifestyle.

INSPECT SATURDAY, 20TH OF JUNE AT 10:30AM

AUCTION: 20TH OF JUNE AT 11:00AM

Front Row Noosa River Living

Wake to sparkling river views and embrace effortless coastal luxury in this beautifully designed Sonoma residence. Featuring expansive indoor-outdoor living, a north-facing pool, wraparound entertaining terrace, premium kitchen, and luxurious accommodation throughout, all just moments from Noosa’s cafés, boutiques, parklands, and Hastings Street. A rare opportunity to secure frontrow riverside living in one of Noosa’s most coveted locations.

INSPECT SATURDAY, 20TH OF JUNE AT 12:30PM

AUCTION: 20TH OF JUNE AT 1:00PM

Araluen

Saturday20thJune

8.00AM -8.30AM 101 Nash Road 000 CallAgent RealcorpInternational0418794970

BlackMountain

Saturday20thJune

9.45AM -10.30AM 3BunyaLane 435 ContactAgentHinternoosa0407730987

11.30AM -12.00PM85TallowwoodPlace 532 Offers over$1,899,000 Hinternoosa0404344399

CartersRidge

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10.30AM -11.00AM62OldMill Road 325 OffersOver$1,495,000 Hinternoosa0409953311 Cooroy

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12.00PM -12.30PMUnit1/16a KauriStreet 211 OffersOver$799,000 Hinternoosa0422923851

Cootharaba

Saturday20thJune

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10.00AM -11.00AM86LagunaGrove 532 Offersover$1,720,000 SuzieMcDonald RealEstate0420874813 Eumundi

Saturday20thJune

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Thursday18thJune

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10.00AM -10.30AM 147/1EdgarBennettAvenue 221 $1,390,000 McLureRealEstate0400084975

11.00AM -11.30AM63/52HastingsStreet 221 $1,750,000 McLureRealEstate0400084975

12.00PM -12.30PM26SleepyHollowDrive 433 ContactAgentWatts PropertyGroup0410512 364

1.00PM-1.30PM63/52HastingsStreet 221 $1,750,000 McLureRealEstate0400084975

4.30PM -5.00PM34ArkanaDrive 432 $7,495,000 WattsPropertyGroup0410512 364

Friday19thJune

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10.00AM -10.30AM 11 Kareela Avenue 422 CallAgentRealcorpInternational0418794970

12.00PM -12.30PM29BumpyAshLane 322 AuctionOn-site20JuneRichardson &Wrench Noosa0467600009

3.00PM -3.30PM 11 Kareela Avenue 422

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8.00AM -8.30AM329/61NoosaSpringsDrive 322 CallAgent RealcorpInternational0418794970

9.00AM -9.30AM541/61NoosaSpringsDrive 443 GUIDE$3,495,000 Prestige PropertyGroupNoosa0415558656

9.00AM -9.30AM34ArkanaDrive 432 $7,495,000

10.00AM -10.30AM 9CapriCourt4 22

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RealEstate0468922519

10.00AM -10.30AM 15 WyonaDrive 322 PriceGuide$2,670,000Watts PropertyGroup0413582670

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-10.30AM

-10.30AM 6WhiteBeechRoad

RealEstate0423972034 10.00AM -10.30AM 14/1Picture PointCrescent

10.00AM -10.30AM26SleepyHollowDrive4 33 ContactAgent WattsPropertyGroup0410512 364 10.00AM -10.30AM 154/61NoosaSpringsDr 322 $1.95millionJoeLangley RealEstate0419883499 10.00AM -11.00AM2/18 GrantStreet 221 $1,215,000 Laguna RealEstate0428711163 10.30AM -11.00AM232/61NoosaSpringsDrive 32.5 2FROM$2.3M PrestigePropertyGroupNoosa0415558656 11.00AM -11.30AM314/61NoosaSpringsDr 332 $2.75million JoeLangley RealEstate0419883499 11.00AM -11.30AM 1Sanctuary Avenue 422 $1,999,900Watts PropertyGroup0410512 364 11.00AM -12.00PM 6MittiStreet 422 $12M RealcorpInternational0418794970 11.00AM -11.30AM 14BWyandraStreet 432 $3,000,000TomOffermann RealEstate0414367282 11.15AM -11.45AM 2SmokeBushDrive 434 GUIDE$2.275-$2.295M PrestigePropertyGroupNoosa0415558656 12.00PM -12.30PM 147/1EdgarBennettAvenue 221 $1,390,000McLureRealEstate0400084975 12.30PM -1.30PM 11 KareelaAvenue 422 CallAgent RealcorpInternational0418794970

Noosaville

Saturday20thJune

10.00AM -10.30AM 7SatinwoodStreet 422 PresentingAllOffers NoosaEstateAgents0414424333 10.00AM -10.30AM9/5BarbadosCrescent 221 O/O$1,290,000Cons.Laguna RealEstate0419332973 10.00AM -10.30AM3/8PortsideCourt3 21 $2,800,000Laguna RealEstate0407379893 10.00AM -10.30AM5/130Noosa Parade2 11 ByNegotiationLaguna RealEstate0434236 110 10.30AM -11.00AM 3ColleyLane 422 Offers over$1,899,000Hinternoosa0404344399 10.30AM -11.00AM 6ElyStreet 533 AuctionNoosaEstateAgents0414424333 11.00AM -11.30AM25 RoseAshCrescent 422 $1,750,000Laguna RealEstate0434236 110 11.00AM -11.30AM 19 SternlightStreet 422 $2,350,000TomOffermann RealEstate0423972034 11.00AM -11.30AM4/7-11 JamesStreet 221 O/O$1,200,000Cons.Laguna RealEstate0419332973 12.00PM -12.30PM78/73HiltonTerrace 221 O/O$690,000ConsLaguna RealEstate0419332973

12.00PM -12.30PM3/229-231GympieTerrace 32+2 $3,950,000Laguna RealEstate0407379893 12.30PM -1.00PM1/161- 163GympieTerrace 322 AuctionNoosaEstateAgents0414424333 1.00PM -1.30PM3/213GympieTerrace 221 $1,950,000Laguna RealEstate0407379893

Wednesday24thJune

10.00AM -10.30AM78/73HiltonTerrace 22 1O/O$690,000ConsLaguna RealEstate0419332973 10.00AM -10.30AM3/229-231GympieTerrace 32+2 $3,950,000Laguna RealEstate0407379893

11.00AM -11.30AM 7SatinwoodStreet 422 PresentingAllOffers NoosaEstateAgents0414424333 11.00AM -11.30AM4/7-11 JamesStreet 221 O/O$1,200,000Cons.Laguna RealEstate0419332973 12.00PM -12.30PM9/5BarbadosCrescent 221 O/O$1,290,000Cons.Laguna RealEstate0419332973 12.00PM -12.30PM3/213GympieTerrace 221 $1,950,000Laguna RealEstate0407379893

PeregianBeach

Saturday20thJune

10.00AM -10.30AM 106PersimmonDrive 432 PriceGuide$2,900,000TomOffermann RealEstate0413319 879 11.00AM -11.30AM 9ShearwaterStreet 532 $4,995,000TomOffermann RealEstate0413319 879 2.00PM -2.30PM338DavidLow Way4 21 ContactAgent WattsPropertyGroup0410512 364

PeregianSprings

Saturday20thJune

12.30PM -1.00PM 5LacewoodCourt5 3.52 BY NEGOTIATION PrestigePropertyGroupNoosa0415558656

Pomona

Saturday20thJune

12.00PM -12.30PM 15 RectoryStreet 422 Offers ConsideredHinternoosa0449921662 12.00PM -12.30PM51Hollis Road 533 Offers Over$1,725,000Hinternoosa0404344399

Thursday18thJune

1.00PM -1.30PM9/11HendersonStreet

9.00AM -9.30AM2/9CulgoaStreet

-11.00AM52

-11.30AM 14 AdaStreet

Wednesday24thJune

Tinbeerwah

Saturday20thJune

-11.15AM39SmithsRoad

NoosaHeads

Noosaville

Saturday20thJune

SunshineBeach

Saturday11thJuly

Tewantin

Saturday20thJune

LUXURY APARTMENT IN A PRIME LOCATION

BUYERS looking to purchase their perfect holiday get-away in the heart of Noosaville, should be quick to inspect this apartment, set in the popular and tightly held Montpellier Boutique Resort.

Enclosed in private grounds on a beautiful tree-lined street, just off the “Golden Mile” of Gympie Terrace, this luxury well-managed resort offers a peaceful haven, free from the traffic of the Noosa River front, yet only 100 metres from the water’s edge, with its shady walkways, sandy beaches, and foreshore parklands.

Holiday guests can enjoy an easy flat stroll to the many restaurants and cafes of Gympie Terrace.

Noosa’s Main Beach and Hastings Street are just a 5-minute drive away by car or bus, or 10 minutes relaxing cruise away by ferry.

This north-facing, first floor holiday apartment with security car-parking, is beautifully furnished and fully equipped with all that holiday guests in a luxury resort would expect. The apartment is immaculate and lightfilled, with air-conditioning and ceiling fans for year-round comfort.

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Opportunities to purchase holiday properties of this

are rare, so enquire now and start making your Noosa holiday plans!

Address: 4/7-11 James Street, NOOSAVILLE Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Price: Offers Over $1,200,000 Considered Inspect: Saturday and Wednesday 11.00-11.30am Contact: Melanie Butcher, 0407 379 893; Anne Powell, 0419 332 973, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

FAMILY HOME CLOSE TO NOOSA JUNCTION

NOOSA Heads consistently ranks among Australia’s most tightly held and sought-after property markets — and for good reason. With its strict low-rise planning controls, world-class national parks, and a village atmosphere that manages to feel both relaxed and refined, Noosa has long attracted discerning buyers who understand that scarcity drives lasting value.

On offer is a solid, low set, immaculately maintained brick home on a 609m2 allotment, providing flexible family living with up to four bedrooms, main bathroom and ensuite and a double lockup garage.

Set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and backing directly onto bushland, the home offers genuine privacy. There are no rear neighbours, no passing traffic, and a natural green canopy that keeps the outdoor entertaining area cool and serene year-round. The generous allotment provides a sense of space and breathing room that simply isn’t available in newer, more tightly subdivided estates, while still being manageable and easy to maintain.

Move straight in and enjoy — or use this as the canvas for something truly special. The bones are exceptional: solid brick construction, a practical floor plan, and a block size that genuinely accommodates a future pool or landscaping upgrade. A cosmetic refresh of the interiors would unlock significant value in this

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market, however, the home is very appealing as is.

Open, light filled living areas invite an easy lifestyle with tiled floors and carpeted bedrooms, ceiling fans and split airconditioning for year round comfort. The kitchen is well kept with good storage and a picture window outlook.

The covered rear entertaining area is perfect for families or guests – think barbies, leisurely breakfasts or relaxing drinks and dinners. Walk to Noosa Junction for your morning coffee, pick up groceries, or access medical and everyday services — all without getting in the car. When you do feel like venturing further,

Hastings Street’s acclaimed restaurants, boutiques and the golden stretch of Main Beach are just a few minutes’ drive away. This is the kind of location where lifestyle and liveability converge — where the best of coastal living isn’t something you plan for on weekends, it’s simply part of the everyday rhythm.

Address: 24 Stormbird Drive, NOOSA HEADS Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: Offers Over $1,595,000 Considered Inspect: By Appointment

Contact: Craig Taylor 0421 283 951; Jasmine Taylor 0430 848 277, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

2 A 2 B 1 C D

•Absolutefront rowNoosaRiver position,perfectly northfacing

•Boutique complexofonlyeight exclusiveresidences, quiet andsecure

•Beautifully renovated, freshcoastal styleinteriors,plantationshutters

•Two generousbedroomsand twosleekmodern bathrooms

•Openplanlivingflowingtolovelyriverviewsand warmingsunshine

•Stunningpoolarea,immaculate BBQ/recreationamenities

•Secureremoteaccess parking, petfriendly, appealinglow maintenance

•Walktocafes,restaurantsandNoosa YachtClub. Representing an exceptionallifestylein apremier precinct

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$1,950,000 vieW

Saturday 1-1.30pm

Wednesday 12-12.30pm

melanieButcher 0407379893

mel@lagunarealestate.com.au

•Rareopportunity to buy anincome-generatingholiday unit

•Quiet locationintheeverpopular“Ivory Palms” resort

•Spaciousfully-furnished townhousewithallmodconsandprivatepatio

•Immaculate,stylish, open plan,study,powderroom,separatelaundry

•Carport next to thefront door;lockablestorage unitatone end

•Enjoy your ownholidays;on-sitemanagersprotect your investment

•Easyflat walkingdistancetorestaurants,bars,shopsand NoosaRiver

•These well-locatedtownhousesaretightlyheld,bequick to enquire!

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O/O$690,000Considered vieW

Saturday 12-12.30pm Wednesday 10-10.30am 2 A 2 B 1 C D

AnnePowell 0419332973

anne@lagunarealestate.com.au