Noosa Today - 23rd January 2026

Plans for Tewantin TAFE to be reinvigorated into a new Sunshine Coast School of Design have been scrapped due to vandalism and building deterioration and replaced with a proposal for the site to accommodate independent seniors living. Award winning architectural and design practice NRA (Noel Robinson Architects) Collaborative, the preferred proponents from an Expression of Interest (EOI) process in 2021 had plans to to re-use the buildings to develop a new Sunshine Coast School of Design.

The school was to feature educational facilities to service between 500 to 800 students an-

nually, offering creative industry courses such as fashion, art, industrial design, architecture and interior design.

NRA Collaborative also proposed to undertake further consultation with the support of a local steering committee on future initiatives, which may include a theatre, creative art space for the community, and a research facility to support the local koala population.

But after recently completing a reassessment of the buildings they advised Noosa MP Sandy Bolton that the option to reinvigorate was no longer viable due to vandalism and deterioration,

and their plans for a design school had to be replaced.

Ms Bolton met Andrew St Baker from the NRA Collaborative onsite, who advised the alternate proposal arrived at was for independent seniors living, which was one of the few uses allowable under the sites zoning, which ensures no clearing or impact to the biodiversity overlays and koala habitat.

Disappointing but not surprising was how Ms Bolton described the outcome.

“This is a result and reminder of the impacts of poor government decisions, processes that

Deadline on houseboats

By Margie Maccoll

Noosa River houseboat residents fear lives will be lost by desperate owners contemplating taking their river boats across the treacherous bar in order to comply with new Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) rules.

MSQ has told live aboard boat owners without a registered mooring from 1 January they will be allowed only a 28 day stay per financial year and have to move their boats out of the river.

Liveaboard houseboat owner Sally Hayes, who is trying to find a path forward for herself and others facing eviction from the river, said with only days remaining to the deadline people were becoming desperate.

“Two people have said to me I’m going to have to go out over the bar in a riverboat not designed to go to sea. The river mouth is so treacherous even a competent boat person is struggling to go over the bar and you’ve got women with no boating experience out on the ocean going to take a riverboat over the bar because they’re pushed against the wall, because they’ve had no options, no support at all,” she said.

Another boat owner sold his $160,000 boat for $1 last Friday, Sally said. “That is his life savings gone.”

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take far too long and unacceptable behaviour of those who over the past decade have vandalised the site,” Ms Bolton said.

“Our community will never forget the day it closed, nor the frustrating journey to try to save it, and the millions of taxpayer dollars invested in developing the site in 2004. This, along with many other TAFE facilities that closed under similar circumstances, is the ultimate example of a broken system. Neither my anger nor my determination to see those systems fixed has abated.”

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Vale Jane Rivers

By Maria Karambelas

I’ve had the pleasure of being one of Jane Rivers’ good friends for the past six years but she has been a treasured friend of so many here in Noosa for the past 40-plus years.

Jane was born in Padstow Cornwall and travelled extensively with her family due to her Father’s work. When she married Tim they moved to Australia in the early 70’s and discovered Noosa was the place to settle and bring up their family.

Jane was a prominent member of Noosa Arts Theatre starting back in 1983.

She held the position of President for a couple of years and has been on the committee on and off for over 40 years. Jane was a brilliant character actress and performed in many plays, not only at Noosa Arts, but was also a partner of a successful theatre group called “Miranda’s Dressing Room” which toured with many theatre festivals across the Sunshine Coast.

Her talents didn’t stop there as she also directed many shows at Noosa. One of which was our own David Williamson’s Queensland Premiere of “Jack of Hearts” in 2017, “Pirates of Penzance” in 2024 and last year she came up with a fabulous radio play version of “The 39 Steps”.

Her Noosa journey began with the theatre when she was working with Cooloola Cruises on Noosa River and a colleague, Joan Cubis, who happened to be the the President of Noosa Arts Theatre at the time, suggested she come and take a look and then, that was it, she became hooked and, as she said, became “a theatre tragic”. She was a huge part of the theatre both on and back stage as

she was always there helping out in all capacities. One of her other volunteer jobs was with the Noosa Cub Scouts.

The year 2024 was very tough for Jane as she was battling cancer but being the powerhouse woman that she was, she held fast and appeared in Neil Simon’s “Rumours” in April co-ordinated the annual Shorts on Stage festival in August while also playing a part in one of the plays. Her energy was astounding.

Coz, son Daniel and three grandchildren, Avril, Kodie and Jesse.

There will be a Celebration of her life at Noosa Arts Theatre, 163 Weyba Road, Noosaville on Saturday 24th January from 2pm to 5pm and anyone who knew her will be most welcome.

New plan underway for old TAFE building

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The Tewantin TAFE campus was constructed in 2004 by the Queensland Government, opened in 2006 with 716 students and shut in 2014 with 256 students, many studying offcampus.

Since 2014 it has mostly sat idle and been subject to vandalism and building deterioration.

Due to the advocacy of Ms Bolton, council was provided with first option to purchase the site.

A flora and fauna assessment of the site commissioned by council identified suitable habitat for threatened species, including koala, glossy black cockatoo, vulnerable wallum frogs and endangered swamp crayfish.

Under the Noosa Plan and State Koala Conservation Plan the site was identified as an area of biodiversity significance and a koala priority area, limiting future development to the existing cleared footprint of the former TAFE campus.

In 2018 council formally offered to purchase the site from the state for $1.7m with funds to be sourced from the Environment Levy and general cash reserves. The state disclosed that Native Title still applied to the site requiring the state to enter into an Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) with the traditional owners,

the Kabi Kabi people prior to the purchase proceeding.

In 2020 Noosa Council declined the opportunity to purchase it due to the time predicted to resolve the Kabi Kabi Native Title Federal Court case and the cost of restoring the buildings.

As a result, the State Government commenced an Expression of Interest with the successful proponent, announced in 2021, and the site formally transferred to the new owners in 2025.

“Even though I remain heartbroken at the devastation of the site and angry about the waste of taxpayers’ dollars through the closure

decision in 2014 and subsequent processes, it is time to move forward,” Ms Bolton said. “Given I have been advised that genuine affordable worker housing as I have fought for throughout the electorate and continue to is not possible on this site due to its zoning, that another identified housing need can be addressed is a positive, providing an avenue for our long term residents to downsize and remain in our community, freeing up family sized homes.”

Ms Bolton said she would continue to update the community and looks forward to an outcome that meets the needs and expectations of our community.

Youturn sets up supportive YouConnect Gym initiative

In response to rising levels of youth mental illness and a growing need for early, meaningful support, Youturn has announced the development of its YouConnect Gym concept, dedicated youth-focused mental health and wellbeing hubs, the first being based in Tewantin Noosa.

The initiative will be supported and championed by mountaineer and mental-health advocate Oliver Foran, who will lead a fundraising campaign tied to his upcoming expedition in a project titled Climbing for Young Minds.

“Too many young people are navigating mental health challenges alone, feeling misunderstood, disconnected or stuck,” Youturn CEO James Blevin said. “With the YouConnect Gym, we intend to build a space where they feel seen, supported and part of a community.”

According to national data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (2020–2022), 38.8 per cent of Australians aged 16–24 years experienced a mental disorder in the previous 12 months, the highest rate among all age groups.

Australian Institute for Health and Welfare figures show for young people aged 15–24, mental health conditions, self-harm and suicide remain among the leading causes of disease burden in 2023 and suicide remains the leading cause of death for Australians in the 15–24 age bracket.

Concurrently, many young people face social isolation, boredom, lack of meaningful connection or structured support, factors known to worsen mental health outcomes and Youturn has identified these trends as a call to action.

“Statistics tell a story of urgency,” said Blevin. “But statistics don’t tell us who the young person behind the data is. What they need is connection, trust and a place to belong. That’s what the YouConnect Gym aims to be.”

The YouConnect Gym is designed as more than a traditional gym, it’s a holistic youth-wellbeing hub offering:

•A safe, welcoming, non-judgmental space for young people aged approximately 12 - 25 to gather, connect, move and just be.

•Opportunities for physical activity, social connection, peer support and access to broader Youturn services (mental health support, social work, counselling, community programs).

•A community-centric environment aimed at reducing stigma, encouraging help-seeking,

building resilience, social skills and positive routines.

•A bridge for young people to engage with support before crisis escalates, offering early intervention, prevention and connection.

Any young person walking through the doors may come looking for a place to train, to connect, or simply to belong and will find a community, support, understanding and, often, hope.

As part of Climbing for Young Minds, Oliver Foran will undertake an extraordinary world record attempt: the fastest fully human powered journey from sea level at the Bay of Bengal in India to the summit of Mount Everest. The expedition spans thousands of kilometres and combines long distance cycling, remote trekking and high-altitude Himalayan climbing, pushing the limits of human endurance, resilience and logistics.

This high-profile undertaking will raise funds

and national awareness for Youturn’s first YouConnect Gym, a proactive youth mental health initiative designed to give young people earlier access to connection, support and belonging. Through corporate sponsorships, donor contributions and public support, the expedition becomes both a powerful symbol and a practical vehicle for real mental health outcomes.

“This initiative isn’t just about raising funds, it’s about creating a home for hope and acceptance,” said Oliver Foran. “From the shadowed valleys of life to the sunlit summit of Everest, this climb is for every young person who deserves to feel supported, seen and part of something bigger.”

“We are calling on corporates, community groups and individuals to partner in this effort because the YouConnect Gym sits outside traditional government funded programs, addressing a rapidly growing youth mental health and

social wellbeing need.”

Youturn recognises that many existing youth-services are reactive, responding only after crisis occurs. It describes the YouConnect Gym as different, in aiming to meet young people before crisis escalates, offering routine, connection and support when they may feel bored, isolated or unsure.

“This isn’t just about numbers or programs,” Blevin said. “It’s about giving young people a place to belong, a place to rebuild confidence, make connections and reach their full potential.”

Youturn invites members of the public to support the YouConnect Gym and Climbing for Young Minds. There are multiple ways to get involved: corporate sponsorship, donations, fundraising events, volunteering, social-media support, or simply by spreading the word. For more information visit Youturn.org.au

Hundreds fined in crackdown on dangerous holiday driving

By Steve Linnell

A major police operation across Noosa’s North Shore has resulted in hundreds of fines and offences, as authorities cracked down on dangerous driving during the busy Christmas holiday period.

According to Noosa MP Sandy Bolton, Operation Sandstorm — an annual police operation targeting the North Shore, Teewah and the Cooloola Recreation Area — resulted in more

than 230 Traffic Infringement Notices being issued over the Christmas break.

The enforcement blitz also saw 90 speeding offences detected, including one driver allegedly clocked at 83 kilometres per hour in a 40km/h zone at Teewah.

Police conducted around 500 random breath tests and 60 random drug tests during the operation, resulting in three drink driving charges and eight drivers allegedly found to be under the influence of drugs.

Ms Bolton said the results highlighted ongoing safety concerns for residents and beach users.

“We are currently waiting on a review of operations as this is further evidence of dangerous driving that beachgoers and residents have to endure,” she said.

Operation Sandstorm commenced five years ago and targets popular tourist destinations across the Sunshine Coast during peak holiday periods, when traffic volumes are at their highest.

The operation focuses on offences including speeding, drink and drug driving, unlicensed driving and defective vehicles, with police maintaining a high-visibility presence in beach and recreational areas.

Ms Bolton said the figures reinforced the need for continued enforcement and safety measures along Noosa’s unpatrolled beaches, particularly during peak tourism seasons.

Police have been contacted for further comment.

Deadline for houseboats

After visiting boat owners on the river Sally calculates there to be about 27 full time live aboard boats and another 80 used part time in unregistered moorings that will be affected by the new rules.

“Most people - everyone I’ve spoken to bar one or two are absolutely willing to comply if they had the means,” she said.

“They don’t want to go into debt, the majority don’t have any where to move it. If they did they’d be on their land base already.”

A Maritime Safety Queensland spokesperson told Noosa Today:

“Implementation of the Noosa River Management Plan commenced in 2023 and has been introduced to make the river safer and more accessible. These changes are the result of extensive community consultation taking place since 2021.

“Vessel owners are required to comply with Queensland’s maritime laws. Compliance measures may include education, fines, and, if necessary, the removal and disposal of non-compliant vessels.

“Anyone experiencing genuine hardship should contact Maritime Safety Queensland.”

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Sally said she had asked MSQ “multiply times” what her options were but they had “given me nothing, no direction to go in. “They’ve not offered any information,” she said.

“They’ve given me Youturn, a youth organisation that’s stretched to the limits. There are families out there that need their help.

“While we have a roof over our head it seems absurd these people are forcing the issue and making more people homeless to exacerbate the situation.”

Sally said many of the houseboat owners were given liveaboard licensing application forms from MSQ in March 2025 and believed this ex-

She said the previous owners had told them MSQ were bringing in new rules but wouldn’t

In November 2025 they were notified of the 28

“We’re looking at $20,000 to move it,” she said.

The couple have listed their houseboat for sale. She said they’d had a lot of interest but that halts when they tell prospective buyers of new

She is now paying rent in Noosa and paying off

“Everyone’s just desperate,” she said. “I don’t

“People are in a situation of impossibility. I don’t have money to lift my boat and if I did

“There’s nothing in place from MSQ. They could say we have an interim plan. But we’re getting zero on how to move forward.”

Sally sent a letter to MSQ in December asking for the human rights of the houseboat owners to be considered.

She said the action of MSQ assumed people could relocate their vessels without hardship, there were alternative storage or waterways, there was secure housing, and they could absorb the financial consequences.

“MSQ failed to consider vessels are primary residence, Noosa has no affordable housing, marina and storage infrastructure do not exist and relocation is physically and financially impossible,” she said in her letter.

She said MSQ had failed to consider alternatives put forward such as a permit system, residency caps, zoned anchoring or grandfathering arrangements.

Noosa MP Sandy Bolton said: “MSQ continued to advise us that anyone experiencing hardship should contact them with their specific circumstances whether financial or physical, including difficulties in vessel removal”.

“We encourage residents to do so as soon as possible, as well cc’ our office in and forward to us any response received,” she said.

Mike Clayton of Clayton’s Towing said they’d received numerous calls from houseboat owners to move their boats.

He said a lot of people wanted their boats taken to Tin Can Bay.

Other houseboats were being trucked to Noosa Resource Recovery Centre where dumping fees were paid and the boats squashed in a machine.

“It sounds like a waste,” Mike said. But in some cases it became apparent once the boats were removed from the water they had issues such as rot and needed substantial repairs, he said.

Mike said the costs of removal would be several thousand dollars, depending on the size on the houseboat and where it was headed.

Long term view drives data

Noosa Council’s latest quarterly data reveals further inroads made into protecting neighbourhoods from the impacts of short-term accommodation (STA) - a key action of Noosa’s Destination Management Plan (DMP).

“Noosa’s DMP is about protecting the lifestyle we all value – that means ensuring tourism supports our community not displaces it,” Mayor Frank Wilkie said.

“Housing for local and essential workers is critical for delivering services our community and visitors expect and keeping Noosa a great place to live, work and visit.”

The update comes as Mayor Frank Wilkie called on short-stay property owners to consider reverting their properties to long-term rental and Brisbane City Council moves to introduce a shortstay letting local law based on Noosa’s, which was the first in Queensland.

A similar letter sent to Noosa short-stay property owners in 2023 successfully encouraged more than 60 short-stay approval holders to transition their properties back to long-term rental, helping ease local housing pressure.

The Mayor’s letter combined with planning scheme changes and local law regulations are part of Council’s push to ease housing pressures and deliver on the goals of Noosa’s new Destination Management Plan (DMP).

The letter outlines incentives for owners who switch to the private rental market, including

substantially lower property rates.

“It’s encouraging to see results already,” Cr Wilkie said.

“More than 113 owners chose to cancel their short-stay approvals during 2025 including 46 owners who have not renewed their approval since the July 2025 annual permit renewal date.

“This is in addition to the 83 properties no longer short-stay letting during the 2024 calendar year, meaning almost 200 properties have been made available for long-term accommodation over the past two years.

“Noosa does not have a visitor accommodation shortage, but it does lack housing for the key workers who service our community and the visitor economy,” the Mayor said.

“And for amenity reasons, we’re using the Short-Stay Local Law to minimise the impact of short-stay letting in residential areas.”

In 2025, short-stay hotline data showed 9 per cent of the 284 complaints were resolved following a single phone call, and within 30 minutes.

Some 16 complaints needed follow-up with only three complaints not resolved within 30 minutes.

“The data shows most properties – about 96 per cent – are not causing complaints,’’ Cr Wilkie said.

“A small percentage - four percent of shortstay properties - have generated complaints, with only three not resolving the issues within 30minutes, and subsequently receiving an $834 fine.”

Last year Council issued 14 infringement notices, 107 compliance notices, and three show cause notices for breaches of the Short-Stay Local Law.

In 2022 Noosa became the first Queensland council to regulate short-stay letting under a local law. It introduced an approval process, a 24-hour complaints hotline, and a guest code of conduct. Owners must provide an on-call contact who’ll respond to complaints within 30 minutes.

Council has boosted its enforcement efforts and is making improvements to complaints handling, following a recent review of the local law and its operations.

In the lead-up to Christmas, Council reminded all short-stay owners of their obligations, including making the Code of Conduct available to guests and on booking websites.

“Our communication with property managers was well received,” Development and Regulation Director Richard MacGillivray said.

“We’ve provided practical guidance to help hosts maintain harmony between visitors and residents and ensure a safe, enjoyable holiday season.”

Council’s Short-Stay team worked through Christmas to resolve complaints quickly.

“This year, the team will focus on reining in problem properties and expanding education, with plans for information sessions to support local property managers with a continued focus on proactively managing impacts on residential amenity.”

Police visit brings birthday party boost for Charlie

A young Noosa boy who dreams of one day joining the police service has met his heroes.

Charlie McEvoy visited Noosa Police station last week with his mother Katie to invite officers to attend his sixth birthday party, and he was given a tour of the station.

A few days later on Saturday 10 January, Charlie’s wish came true when Senior Constable Joel Schoenberger and Constable Alex Browne pulled up to his party in their patrol car.

“They let him sit in it, it was such a lovely morning,” Katie said. “We are really grateful.”

The party decorations and even the cake were all police themed.

The constable and senior constable also brought Charlie a gift, a custom vest made up with a badge for Special Constable Charlie.

“Santa gave him a junior police uniform for Christmas this year and we’ve had a hard time taking it off to wash it,” Katie said. “The vest now barely comes off too.”

“It was fantastic being able to make Charlie’s birthday a little bit more special,” Constable Browne said.

Katie said it was one of the best days of Charlie’s life. “He was so excited, he’s told everyone. It always comes up in other conversations. Even if we’re walking the dog, he tells other dog walkers about his police party.”

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Meet the Noosa professor who’s changing the world

By Margie Maccoll

For more than 60 years, the Bellagio Centre Residency Program has brought global leaders, including more than 85 Nobel Laureates, together to connect, collaborate, and create breakthrough solutions that change the world.

The 2025 class was made up of 105 global leaders from 33 countries and included Noosa Professor Karen Woolley.

The class aim was to advance a range of projects that reflect The Rockefeller Foundation’s mission to “promote the well-being of humanity.”

Others in the class included Nobel Prize winner and scientist Carlos Nobre (Brazil), New York Times Bestselling Author Tara Westover (United States), world-renowned “farm to table” chef Robert Oliver (New Zealand), renowned digital artist Prince Igwe (Nigeria), Government of India G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant (India) and award-winning broadcaster and author Krista Tippett (United States).

Professor Woolley spoke to Noosa Today lat week about her experience of the program at The Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Centre in Bellagio, Italy in August-September last year.

To be selected for the program attendees need to be a world leader in their field and have a project that not only has a good chance of reaching a successful conclusion but would have a global impact in a humanitarian way.

Professor Woolley has pioneered research and best practices for patient involvement in medical publications.

“My project was ‘Patients in Publicationsnothing about us without us’,” she said.

“For 350 years medical publications have excluded the voice of patients, so medical journal articles are written by doctors, they’re read by doctors, used by doctors in patient care.

“My area of research is a positive disruption to that model and it’s helping patients to be trained to write publications, to ensure the patient voice is included in journal articles because your care, my care will be affected by journal articles. They can influence whether people live or die. What is read in a medical journal publication will affect patient care and it just seems like the patient voice has been missing.

“Medical articles are all about patients but they’re not done with patients and it’s pleasing to see the medical profession, medical journal editors are recognising the unique value that the patient voice has to make the publication more relevant, more accessible, have greater reach. It’s really disrupting that model.”

Professor Woolley was a surfer before becoming a scientist.

But after completing a PhD in asthma research in North America the Adjunct Professor at the University of Queensland and the University of the Sunshine Coast has become a world leader in medical communications.

Professor Woolley was awarded the highest international honour in her profession from the International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (New York, USA). She has served

on the boards of government and healthcare services (including Sunshine Coast Health), as well as national and international not-for-profit medical research and communication associations. She established one of Noosa’s first internationally successful internet-based businesses in 2000 and provides governance oversight for Zero Emissions Noosa. Karen has won the Telstra Business Women’s Award, the Premier’s Export in Business Award (Queensland), the Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Award, helped establish the University of the Sunshine Coast Clinical Trial Centre, and served on the inaugural Board of Directors for the University’s Innovation Centre. She still surfs.

At the Bellagio residency program Professor Woolley was brought together with 12 people from around the world who had no direct interest in her area of interest.

“The idea is you come together in this unique setting in Lake Como where almost every need is catered for so you can just focus on your research or project and every evening about 6pm you meet

maybe for for an aperitif spritz or two but also to share your ideas and listen to others ideas,” she said. “So you’re expected to contribute to 12 other projects and they’re expected to contribute to yours.”

Both the valuable input she gained from the group and the time to reflect on her own project resulted in the identification of gaps which led to further work in her research and resulted in a much stronger project, she said.

“I realised a piece was missing. It was necessary detour and it’s really strengthened it,” she said.

“It changed my project in a very good way. That’s the beauty of challenging minds coming into a project. The other thing was the time to think and reflect. Being in an environment to be there just to focus.”

She has now created the world’s first research roadmap on advancing patient authorship.

“For many doctors this is quite new, seeing a patient as equal,” she said.

“It will change the face of medical partnership.

“This will be my gift to my profession.”

Professor Woolley said the advice given to her

at the start of the program was “to be vulnerable”.

“You are already recognised in your field,” she was told.

“Ask the questions you may be too embarrassed to ask. That’s when you will get the most out of it.

“If your are able to reflect and expose weaknesses others may be able to address that.”

This approach where multiple minds work on something has probably led to breakthroughs in progress, she said.

On her return to Noosa Professor Woolley continues to be fuelled by the passion ignited by the program.

It was a fellow Noosa resident John Martin, an Emeritus Professor, who suggested she apply for the program and she would like to pass on that advice.

“It’s an extraordinary program and I just think someone in Noosa alerted me to the program and I feel I would love to pay it forward,” she said.

“You realise at the end of the day when you’re trying to advance understanding or disrupt conservative ways there’s a commonality we could all share and contribute to our projects.”

Rescue tubes coming

By Steve Linnell

Noosa Council is proposing to back Surf Life Saving Queensland-led programs to install and manage remote rescue tubes on Noosa beaches.

Following a Notice of Motion by Cr Amelia Lorentson in September, Council will on Monday consider a report that recommends deferring its own trial, and instead back SLSQ programs.

“I brought the notified motion to Council in 2024 following several near-drownings at A-Bay and North Sunshine,” Cr Lorentson said.

“At the time, SLSQ did not view remote rescue tubes as a high priority. That was exactly why I put the motion forward - if SLSQ wasn’t ready to act, someone needed to.”

“The Noosa World Surfing Reserve, our lifeguards, and the Noosa Boardriders Club also continued to advocate strongly for rescue tubes.”

“After three years of collective effort, it’s fantastic to finally see them being rolled out. A great outcome for our community.”

The timeframe for the roll-out is yet to be decided.

Cr Lorentson’s Notice of Motion called for an investigation into the feasibility of installing publicly accessible rescue tubes at high-visitation, unpatrolled locations such as Sunrise Beach and North Peregian Beach.

Similar programs in NSW and overseas have shown “lifesaving potential” by giving bystanders flotation devices to assist swimmers in distress while help arrives.

The report acknowledged strong community support locally, including from surf clubs and boardrider groups, and noted that public rescue devices are widely recognised as effective in breaking the “chain of drowning”.

National data shows there have been no recorded bystander rescue drownings where a flotation device was used.

However, Acting Local Laws and Environmental Health Manager Clint Irwin warned that Council ownership and management of the equipment would introduce complex duty of care, liability and reputational risks.

“While the likelihood of a serious incident is low, the potential consequences for Coun-

cil should a bystander be injured or killed using Council-supplied equipment are significant,” the report states.

A Council-run trial would also require ongoing inspection, maintenance, public education and risk management systems, along with a shift

Man airlifted to hospital after bike crash

The Sunshine Coast-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew airlifted a man to hospital after a motorcycle crash in the Sunshine Coast hinterland on Thursday.

The LifeFlight helicopter was tasked by Retrieval Services Queensland at 12.15pm to a State Forest near Kenilworth and landed on a dirt road close to the scene.

The critical care LifeFlight doctor and Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) flight paramedic worked with local QAS paramedics to treat the patient for a lower leg injury.

Rural Fire Service (RFS) and Queensland Fire Department (QFD) firefighters also attended the incident.

The patient, in his 60s, was airlifted in a stable condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital for further treatment.

away from Council’s zero-tolerance approach to health and safety risks.

Instead, councillors will be asked to support Surf Lifesaving Queensland and local surf lifesaving clubs as they roll out funded rescue tube programs across the state.

SLSQ has confirmed plans to install 30 public rescue tube boxes at beaches including Mooloolaba, Burleigh, Currumbin and North Stradbroke Island, complementing existing sites at Noosa Main Beach and Marcoola.

Closer to home, a separate trial of four rescue tubes is already underway in Noosa National Park between Granite Bay and First Point, approved by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.

Council officers say deferring a Council-managed trial allows time to assess outcomes from these initiatives, gather evidence, and develop an appropriate risk management framework before any future decision.

The recommendation before councillors is to formally note the report, support SLSQ-led rollouts, and revisit the issue once existing trials have been evaluated.

Shots fired, man detained

Police took a man into custody following unconfirmed reports of shots fired in Cooroibah on Thursday 16 January. Police were called to McKinnon Drive just before 10am on Thursday, and cordoned off the area as a precaution. Multiple police cars and paramedics attended the area and the road was closed for several hours.Policesaidnomembersofthepublicwere injured, and investigations were continuing.

Australia’s journey

With Australia Day just around the corner, it’s a great time to reflect on the journey that helped made Australia the country it is today. No doubt I’ll miss some as there are dates that have a special meaning to us as individuals, particularly Anzac Day.

Obviously, the first date and it truly significant is April 29,1770 and it was the day that Captain James Cook first landed in Botany Bay. He remained in Botany Bay for eight days before heading north. For those of us that live in the Sunshine Coast it was Captain James Cook who named the Glass House Mountains as they reminded him of glass furnaces in Yorkshire.

It was just on eighteen years later that Captain Arthur Phillip arrived in what is now known as Sydney Cove on the January 26, 1788, to set up a penal colony. The date, January 26, is an important date to Australia for another reason and I will cover this later.

The next date of significance day is Federation Day which took place on January 1, 1901. On this date the six British colonies formally united to become the Commonwealth of Australia.

It was also decided that the capital had to be in New South Wales and at least 100 miles (160kms) from Sydney. Furthermore, until the capital was built and functional Melbourne was where the parliament of Australia would sit and also the headquarters for the public services. The first parliamentary sitting in Canberra was in 1927. It was a gradual move of the public services to Canberra due to availability of buildings and people.

As I wrote earlier, January 26, is an important date to Australia for several reasons. Most of us celebrate it as Australia Day, the day Captain Arthur Phillip landed in what is now known as Sydney Cove back in 1788. However, the date is important for another issue relating to all of us who call ourselves Australians.

Prior to the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948 being enacted on January 26, 1949, all Australians were both British citizens and British subjects and this what was shown on our passports. There was no such thing as an Australian citizen or passport.

Before that special date, all people living in Australia, including Aborigines born after 1921, were called ‘British Subjects’ and forced to travel on British Passports and fight in British wars. (The Nationality Act 1920 gave all Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders born after January 1, 1921, the

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status of British subjects.)

From 1949 to 1984, a person born in England would have been a British subject and a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies, while someone born in Australia would have been a British subject and a citizen of Australia. During this time Australian passports had on the front ‘BRITISH SUBJECT Australian Citizen’.

Due to further acts of parliament, they removed us from being British Subjects in 1984. To put these events into prospective we really need to understand the difference between a “subject” and a “citizen”.

A subject owes their allegiance to a sovereign and is governed by that sovereign’s laws whereas a citizen owes allegiance to the community and is entitled to enjoy all its civil rights and protections. Put simply, the difference between citizen and subject lies in where an individual places their allegiance: subjects (to a sovereign) and citizens (to a state; to a republic).

What is really interesting is that a person with a British passport CANNOT be a member of Federal Parliament because they owe allegiance to a ‘foreign power’. This was determined by the High Court in 1999.

Viewedinsequence,Australia’snationalstoryis one of gradual change — from ancient Indigenous custodianship to colonisation in 1788, federation in 1901, and finally full legal citizenship in 1949 and beyond. In this context, 26 January represents not just a single event, but a focal point in Australia’s continuing journey to define its identity. In practice, Australia functions much like a republic, though not yet one in name.

Jim

Kennedy, Noosa

Small Thought Big

With Australia Day approaching, news of the Trump family eyeing tower building prospects on the Gold Coast brings to mind Sir Andrew Bruce Small. He was a home-spun big thinker with a giving heart as a Salvation Army bandsman from age 6, then between his days working at age 13 to support his impoverished parents.

Born in 1895, he built Malvern Star bicycles into an Australian icon after working hard to learn trades and saving to buy a small shop in Malvern. When he promoted cycling stars like Hubert Opperman, he turned sporting success into brand fame for Malvern Star and Small into a millionaire.

In the late 1950s, the livewire senior bought land that no one else wanted behind Surfers Paradise and created canals and holiday homes based on the model he saw in Florida, the home state of the Trumps’ Mar-a-Lago.

Small’s energy and showmanship reshaped Surfers Paradise into a tourist magnet rising from swampy farmland called Elston.

As Mayor of the Gold Coast, he exuded theatrical flair designed to put the Gold Coast on every holiday map, especially his gold bikini meter maids saving tourists from parking fines.

Under Small’s stewardship, the coastline’s skyline soared as did its population to become Australia’s sixth largest city, ahead of Hobart and Canberra, which had long head starts.

Small was a ‘senior on steroids’ when elected to state parliament as its oldest member and no shrinking violet.

While he displayed the trappings of wealth, living on a private island and driving a gold Mercedes, he spent decades helping others and donating millions to community groups, including every dollar of his political wages for 12 years. He remembered how tough life could be from his youth, and the importance of someone not only believing in you but backing you.

In a life of opportunity and accomplishment, Small bound hardworking Australians to him around the belief that not just anything but everything was possible.

We need more of that positive thinking and team leadership to mark Australia Day.

Garry Reynolds, Peregian Springs

Priorities over dollars

The article about tourism (NT 16th Jan) continues to talk about the amount of dollars that can be extracted from each visitor. Words like ‘tourism spend’, ‘average spend per trip’, ‘high value travellers’, ‘total expenditure ‘ are emphasised time and again. ‘Sustainable destination ‘ is mentioned as well, but it must refer to economic sustainability rather than anything to do with the natural environment.

When surveys are done about visitor satisfaction, the most important priorities are safety and security, good value, local experiences, accessibility, unique attractions, affordable options, etc.

Bruce Hallett, Tewantin

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Learn some new tricks

Why do people play bridge?

Bridge is an exciting, social, and fun card game played throughout the world by over 60 million people. It can be played at any level from casual get-togethers to professional tournaments and at any age, all generations from six to 106 can play together.

In fact the four person card game, is one of the world’s most popular games, with afficionados including Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, Omar Shariff, Somerset Maughan and Martina Navratilova. Warren Buffet is reported to have said he wouldn’t mind going to jail if his cell mates played bridge!

The Noosa Bridge Club is a friendly, dynamic club with lots of events and regular sessions including a Saturday session for weekday workers.

We are coming up to our 50th anniversary and the club has grown from nine members in 1977 to over 350 members now. The clubhouse, which is located on Wallace Drive, combined a former church building at James Street with a modern extension in 1994.

It has since been a welcome space for the club’s members to compete and enjoy five bridge

sessions per week.

We have a large number of members in their eighties and many in their 90s who play regularly and enjoy their bridge.

Noosa Bridge Club run a course of 8 weekly beginner lessons, twice a year.

The cost is $80. This beginner’s course covers the basic concepts and includes sessions of supervised play where your teacher will be available to help.

The next course starts on Monday March the 16 at the clubrooms, 3 Wallace Drive Noosaville, and we will be holding morning and evening classes to suit everyone.

For more information or to register phone 5447 1341 or email noosabridge@gmail.com or visit our website www.noosabridge.com

Joining a club an easy way to stay active, connected

Noosa residents are spoilt for choice when it comes to getting involved in local clubs and community activities, with options to suit all ages, interests and fitness levels across the shire.

From competitive sport to social connection, Noosa’s clubs play a vital role in bringing people together and strengthening community spirit. Netball and tennis clubs cater for juniors, adults and veterans alike, offering everything from ca-

sual midweek hit-outs to structured competitions and coaching programs.

For those looking to try something different, croquet and bridge provide a more relaxed but equally engaging way to stay active and socially connected, while rowing clubs offer the chance to enjoy Noosa’s waterways from a new perspective, combining fitness with teamwork and fresh air.

Softball and touch football continue to grow in popularity, attracting players of all abilities who are keen for fast-paced, inclusive sports that focus on fun as much as fitness. Many clubs also offer modified or social versions of the game, making it easy for newcomers to join in.

Beyond sport, community groups such as Rotary and the Women’s Shed offer opportunities to give back, learn new skills and build

lasting friendships. Whether it’s volunteering, mentoring, creative projects or simply sharing a cuppa and conversation, these clubs provide a welcoming space for connection.

With so many options available, joining a local club is one of the easiest ways to stay active, meet new people and feel part of the Noosa community.

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ADVERTORIAL

Is your New Year’s resolution to connect with your community, improve your fitness, have fun, and make friends? Noosa Netball has the solution.

Welcoming and inclusive, we are a volunteerrun organisation with opportunities for players of allagesandexperience.Ourcompetitionsareopen to both club-based and independent teams, with games held outdoors at McKinnon Drive Tewantin and indoors at the Noosa Leisure Centre and Good Shepherd Lutheran School. We are gearing up for a massive 2026 with registration, team nominations, and grading dates fast approaching. All key information can be found at our website: noosanetballassociation.com

For budding netballers, NetSetGO focuses on fun and game skills for 5-to-8-year-olds, while our Modified teams for 7-to-10-year-olds teaches our

players the fundamentals in a non-competitive and social court environment.

We encourage both boys (8-14 years) and girls (8-18 years) to participate in our Junior competition (March- August) and our Twilight Social Season (August-November).

Our adult players are well catered for with Indoor Ladies on Monday nights, Fast5 (ladies and mixed) on Wednesday nights, or Walking Netball - also on Wednesdays - ideal for players coming back from injury or seeking a gentler pace.

We have many opportunities to get involved: including volunteering, umpiring and coaching.

We run a full Representative program for those ready to take their skills further. Together, these opportunities make netball in Noosa more than just a sport; it’s a community and a way of life.

Play Hard. Shine Bright. Noosa Proud.

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Softballers tee off in preparation for World Champs

With the Women’s Softball World Championships coming to South-East Queensland this April, now is the perfect time for locals to get involved in the sport at grassroots level by signing up with the Noosa District Softball Association.

The finals of the Women’s Softball World Championships will be played just one hour away in Redcliffe, featuring the top eight teams from around the world, all competing for qualification to the 2028 Olympic Games.

Club Secretary Kim Wakeham says the global spotlight on softball makes this an exciting time for new and returning players alike.

“Having the world’s best players competing so close to home is incredibly inspiring,” she said. “It’s a fantastic opportunity for our local com-

munity to experience the sport, whether you’re brand new, returning after a break, or looking for a fun and social way to stay active.”

The Noosa Seagulls offer a healthy mixed junior competition on Saturday mornings, as well

as a relaxed mixed Social Softball Night every Thursday evening, perfect for beginners or those wanting to give the sport a try in a supportive environment.

The club prides itself on being welcoming and inclusive, with an open-door policy encouraging players of all ages and abilities. No prior experience is required, and all equipment is supplied.

“Our focus is on fun, friendship and fair play,” the spokesperson said. “Players, coaches and spectators are incredibly supportive, and everyone cheers each other on. We also travel to carnivals throughout the year, giving players the chance to compete against teams from other regions.”

are invited to attend Saturday morning sessions from 9am at the Noosa District Sports Complex, 31 Butler Street, Tewantin.

Mixed Social Softball runs on Thursday nights from 6:30pm.

Those interested can enjoy a FREE trial session, with participants encouraged to simply bring runners, a water bottle and plenty of enthusiasm.

Families and new junior players, under 14

With experienced coaches, a strong community atmosphere and world-class softball arriving on Queensland’s doorstep, now is the perfect time to step up to the plate.

For more info: • facebook.com/noosadsoftball • noosasoftball@gmail.com

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A touch of football fun

Noosa Touch Football Association would like to invite you to come and play in the 2026 season starting 2 February at 31 Butler Street Tewantin.

If you are looking to join a team or want to gather with your friends, family and mates, get in contact and come and enjoy some great touch football, raffles, chef Mickey’s burgers, food and a licensed bar.

Noosa Touch Association encourages schools and individual players from across the Sunshine Coast region to participate in our competitions. Join and make life-long friends, have fun, learn new skills or hone skills, be active and get involved.

Or become a referee and get paid! Coaching and badge level upgrades are provided by the club.

For Seniors, we have Noosa Touch association Mixed, Mens and Womens competitions for two seasons per year.

Competitions accommodate the social player to the more competitive.

The Mixed competition is held on Monday nights and the Mens and Womens competitions are held Wednesday nights.

Noosa touch has an excellent representative program with expressions of interest open and that our under 12s girls team were undefeated at the last carnival in Rockhampton.

For enquiries, contact president@noosatouch.com.au

Empowering women

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At the heart of the Noosa Women’s Shed is a simple but powerful purpose: to teach women how to use tools safely and correctly, while building confidence, independence and community connection along the way.

Every member undertakes a structured tool accreditation process, delivered in two stages. From learning the correct way to use a hammer through to becoming confident with a range of power tools, the program is designed to remove fear, replace it with knowledge, and create a strong sense of personal achievement. For many women, these practical skills represent far more than home maintenance – they are a pathway to self-belief and empowerment.

The Noosa Women’s Shed began as the vision of a determined mother-daughter duo, Anne and Fiona McComb. Alongside founding committee members Heather Lambert, Almut Thorn and Fiona McComb, and founding president Anne McComb, the group worked tirelessly to bring the idea to life. Their

dream became a reality in 2017 with the official establishment of the Shed.

After operating from several temporary locations, the organisation now has a permanent home in a purpose-built workshop at Rotary Way, off Wallum Lane, Noosa Heads. The land, owned by Unity Water, is provided under a 10-year licence agreement, giving the Shed a secure base for the future.

The Noosa Men’s Shed has played a vital role in the journey, offering early guidance and support as tool accreditation sessions and workshops were developed. Today, these sessions are proudly run by women, for women, with deep gratitude remaining for the mentorship that helped shape the organisation.

The Noosa Women’s Shed provides a safe, inclusive, women-focused space for learning, skill development and connection. Guided by values of respect, participation, responsiveness and wellbeing, it continues to be a vital part of the Noosa community – empowering women, one tool at a time.

Fun, fitness and friends

Playing tennis at Tewantin Noosa Tennis Club offers far more than a great workout — it provides a welcoming community hub where people of all ages and skill levels can thrive.

Nestled in the peaceful bushland setting of Noosa District Sports Complex in the heart of Tewantin, Tewantin Noosa Tennis Club combines high-quality facilities with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere that makes every visit enjoyable.

Regular tennis improves cardiovascular fitness, coordination, strength, and agility. Tewantin Noosa Tennis Club’s well-maintained courts make it easy to stay active year-round. Whether you’re joining a social group, a coaching session, or competitive fixtures, the club provides opportunities to build skills at your own pace.

But the real magic of Tewantin Noosa Tennis Club lies in its community spirit. The club provides a supportive network of social tennis every day. We also have both fun and more serious tournaments throughout the year.

Kylie Hunt (pictured) has been a club member for a year. She joined after a 15-year break from tennis and says the club has been “incredibly warm and welcoming.”

For a taste of what the club has to offer, come along to a free Tennis Party on Saturday 31 January. There will be social tennis, coaching clinics for adults and children of all levels, a ball machine, a serving competition, sausage sizzle and more. The party is from 4pm – 7pm at the Noosa District Sports Complex on Mackinnon Drive Tewantin.

More information at https://tennis.com.au/ ttc or ask.tntc@gmail.com

Circus Quirkus returns

Noosa Rotary is proud to once again bring the much-loved Circus Quirkus to the Sunshine Coast this winter, delivering colour, laughter and unforgettable moments to local families who need it most.

Circus Quirkus is an annual community event hosted by Noosa Rotary and marketed by Help the Kids.

The initiative provides free circus entertainment to families and carers of disadvantaged children across the Sunshine Coast.

Thanks to the generosity of local businesses, who purchase tickets on behalf of families, children who might not otherwise have the opportunity are able to experience the magic of a live circus.

Last year’s event delighted more than 700 enthusiastic circus-goers across two high-energy performances, and 2026 is shaping up to be just as spectacular.

Presented by International Entertainment Australia, Circus Quirkus offers a modern twist on the traditional circus, featuring dazzling performances, dynamic acts and plenty of surprises to keep audiences of all ages captivated.

This year, there will be two exciting shows held at Venue 114, Sportsman Parade, Bokarina, on 3 July, making it an accessible and welcoming venue for families and carers.

More than just entertainment, Circus Quirkus offers children with special needs or those experiencing hardship a rare opportunity to simply smile, laugh and be amazed. It’s a day of joy, wonder and shared memories.

Importantly, Circus Quirkus is also Noosa Rotary’s major fundraiser of the year, helping the club continue its vital work and support services within the local community — proving that a little magic can make a very big difference.

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Mallets, Magic, Morning Tea

By Dan Stewart, Noosa Croquet President

Ready to swap the gym for some fresh air, sunshine, and a bit of friendly competition? At Noosa Croquet Club, we’ve got the perfect recipe for a great day out: a bit of strategy, a beautiful setting, and a good old-fashioned chat over tea and biscuits!

Often called ‘chess on grass,’ croquet is a brilliant way to keep your mind and body active. Our club is a real hidden gem with five world-class green courts—the very same ones that recently hosted the Australian National Croquet Championships! While we take pride in our professionalstandard facilities, we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We’re a welcoming, down-to-earth group open seven days a week for Golf, Association, and Ricochet Croquet.

The best part? It’s not just about the game. Between our daily sessions, we always make time to break for morning or afternoon tea. It’s the heart of our club life—a chance for a cuppa, a few biscuits, and plenty of social chit-chat with friends. Whether you’re looking for a new competitive hobby or just want to enjoy a leisurely afternoon with a great community, you’ll find a home here.

Many of our members started exactly where you are. Some now compete in tournaments across Queensland, while others are just here for the laughs and the satisfaction of a well-hit ball. No matter your age or ability, come down to Noosaville and see what makes our club so special. We can’t wait to meet you! • Website: noosacroquet.com.au

Wildlife photos on display

On Saturday 10 January, Robert Irwin unveiled the annual Crikey! Magazine Photography Gallery at Australia Zoo, celebrating the power of photography to inspire conservation and environmental awareness.

For nearly a decade, Australia Zoo’s Crikey! Magazine Photography Competition has showcased wildlife conservation through the lens of passionate photographers. Each year, thousands of photographers submit images that reveal the extraordinary diversity of life on Earth.

Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin said as always, the competition drew thousands of submissions from around the world, leading to an impressive selection of winners.

“We received a record-breaking number of submissions for the 2025 Crikey! Magazine Photography Competition. We are incredibly proud to lead a photography competition recognised internationally, helping more people discover and connect with the natural world,”

said Robert.

“Our hope is that photography will help transform admiration to action, inspiring different generations to come together and protect the natural world when it needs us most,” he said.

Australia Zoo received an outstanding array of entries across the competition’s categories of Crikey! Magazine Cover, The Natural World, Crikey! Kids 10 Years and Under, Crikey! Kids 11 to 14 Years and Crikey! Kids 15 to 17 Years.

The winning image for 2025, captured by photographer Santiago Arias, features Pora, an endangered jaguar in El Impenetrable National Park, Argentina.

Visitors to Australia Zoo can view the finalist images until the end of February, as well as in the summer edition of Crikey! Magazine, available in stores at Australia Zoo, online, and in select Qantas lounges.

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The Guide

Much like GrandDesignshost Kevin McCloud, architect Hugh Wallace (pictured) developed enduring friendships with many of the homeowners he guided as the presenter of this property renovation series. Sadly, the much-loved home makeover expert died suddenly at the age of 68 last month, so season five serves as a poignant reminder of his considerable talents. In this double instalment, a couple restore what they think is a modest Georgian farmhouse in the hills of Kilmacsimon for their growing family in West Cork. Also, an Irishman wants to put down roots in his native Rathmullan by transforming a crumbling property into a cosy home for himself and his beloved dog.

Friday, January 23

ABC TV (2)

LAW & ORDER: SVU

10, Sunday, 9.30pm

The loss of a friend and colleague puts Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay, pictured) in a pensive mood when this police procedural returns for its 27th season. As the captain reflects on her career so far and where her approach to the job is likely to take her next, much of the episode is devoted to her rumination amid an enticing offer from new chief of detectives Kathryn Tynan (Noma Dumezweni). Hargitay insists fans shouldn’t worry about their beloved Benson moving on just yet, with the actor recently telling USWeekly: “I’m still in love with this role.” Benson’s not the only one thinking about next steps – an off-duty incident in the wake of the memorial causes Fin (Ice-T) to reconsider his stance on retirement.

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AUSTRALIA DAY LIVE

ABC TV, Monday, 7.30pm

A live spectacle from the steps of the Sydney Opera House that celebrates the diversity of Australia’s cultures, communities and laidback lifestyle, this annual concert is one hot ticket. Hosts Jeremy Fernandez, Megan Burslem and John Foreman have saved a spot for ABC viewers as an exciting line-up of homegrown talent takes the stage. Cody Simpson, Kate Ceberano, William Barton, Jude York and supergroup

The Fabulous Caprettos all feature before an unforgettable aerial show over Circular Quay. The event will also pay tribute to those affected by December’s Bondi Beach terror attack, and introduce remarkable Australians who will share their stories with the nation.

SBS (3)

NINE (8, 9) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Muster Dogs: Where Are They Now. (Final, R) 1.45 Goolagong. (Final, PG, R) 2.40 Classic Countdown Extras. (PG, R) 2.55 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 3.25 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (Final, R) 3.55 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Living Black: 50 Years Of SBS Indigenous. (R) 2.05 New Zealand From A Train. (PGaw, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Ocean Wreck Investigation. (PGav, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 All Creatures Great And Small.

8.20 Art Detectives. (PGv) A wine expert dies during an exclusive tasting.

9.05 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson. 9.35 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Ml, R) A satirical news program.

10.05 A Life In Ten Pictures: Amy Winehouse. (Madl, R) 11.00 ABC Late News.

11.15 Smother. (Mal, R)

1.00 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PGadhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Great House Revival: Rockhouse. A couple restore a modest Georgian farmhouse. 9.30 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. (R) High Sheriff Kay Marriott attends the annual steam fair where she joins in all-female Morris dancing.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Sisi. (Mans, R) 11.45 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+ansv, R) 1.35 Silent Road. (Mav, R) 3.30 Sinking The German Fleet. (PGav, R) 4.30 Bamay. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

DOC Seven, Tuesday, 8.30pm

If it weren’t based on the true story of an Italian doctor who lost 12 years of memories after a vehicle crash, this medical drama would be beyond belief. The fictional Dr Amy Larsen (Molly Parker, pictured) is only missing eight years, but it means the former head of internal medicine has been demoted to a junior intern role. In Tuesday’s double-episode return, the sins of Amy’s past come back to haunt her when a young woman she once treated for a heart condition arrives at Westside Hospital – but the doctor doesn’t remember their chequered history. Then, Desperate Housewivesstar Felicity Huffman joins the cast as Amy’s formidable mentor, Dr Joan Ridley, who is sure to shake things up.

SEVEN (7) TEN (5, 1)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 MOVIE: You May Kiss The Bridesmaid. (2021, PGa) Tori Anderson. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. The Challenger.

9.30 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin. An expert panel examines the latest in cricket. 10.15 The Suspects: True Australian Thrillers. (Mlv, R) 11.15 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. Stage 3. Highlights. 12.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 12.45 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

7TWO (72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.20pm Octonauts. 2.15 Peter Rabbit. 2.45 The Makery. 3.05 Play School: What’s Cooking? 3.40 Fizzy And Suds. 4.15 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.40 Vida The Vet. 5.40 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.40 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.05 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 My Adventures With Superman. 8.50 Robot Wars. 9.50 TKO: Total Knock Out. 10.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (74) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. Noon MOVIE: Manganinnie.

6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs. 9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Coverage of the Australian Open tennis tournament, featuring reviews, previews, interviews, highlights and opinions. 10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 6. 3.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 6. From Melbourne Park. 6.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 6.30 Bold. (PG, R) 7.00 Deal Or No

6.00 9News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 6.

10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late Night 6. From Melbourne Park. 11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+mv, R) Ripley treats someone from his past. 12.00 The Gulf. (Madlsv, R) Immigrant workers are investigated.

1.00 Next Stop. Takes a look at desirable travel destinations.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) A bull goes on a rampage. 4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 GolfBarons.

9GEM (81, 92)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 The Garden Hustle. 9.00 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 11.00 The Reserve. Noon The

6am Morning Programs. 6.50 Oink. (2022, PGav, Dutch) 8.15 Mermaids. (1990, PGls) 10.15 Within Sand. (2022, Mav, Arabic) 12.25pm The Sitting Duck. (2022, Malv, Hungarian, English, French) 2.40 Five Flights Up. (2014, PGal) 4.20 Mary Shelley. (2017, PGals) 6.30 Barefoot In The Park. (1967, PGs) 8.30 The Death Of Stalin. (2017, MA15+l) 10.30 The Problem With People. (2023, Mls) 12.25am I Love You Too. (2010, Mls) 2.30 Bosch And Rockit. (2022) 4.30 Mary Shelley. (2017, PGals)

9GO! (82, 93)

3.00 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 News. 6.00 Tennis. Aust Open. 7.00 Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Speed. (1994, M) 9.55 MOVIE: Deep Blue Sea. (1999, M) Midnight Psychic Kids. 12.55 The Vampire Diaries. 2.35 Love After Lockup. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 Booba. 5.10 LEGO City Adventures. 5.30 Bubble’s Hotel. 6am Hook, Line And Sinker. 7.00 Oz Fish TV. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 A Football Life. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 American Resto. 10.30 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. 3pm Timbersports. 3.30 Full Custom Garage. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 American Pickers. 6.00 Cricket. BBL. The Challenger. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Road Wars. 8.30 MOVIE: Stripes. (1981, M) 10.50 MOVIE: Underworld: Awakening. (2012, MA15+) 12.40am Road Wars. 2.00 Pawn Stars. 2.30 Sound FX: Best Of. 3.00 TBA.

Saturday, January 24

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. (PGadhlnsv) 12.00 News. 12.30 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 1.30 Art Detectives. (PGv, R) 2.15 All Creatures Great And Small. (R) 3.10 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 4.00 Becoming Human. (PG, R) 5.00 The ABC Of... (PG, R) 5.30 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. (R)

6.00 Back Roads: The Great Australian Road Trip. (R) Presented by Heather Ewart.

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

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

7.30 Call The Midwife. (PG) Shelagh and Sister Veronica help a disabled child.

8.30 Vera. (Ma, R) Vera investigates after a student is violently killed and dumped at the foot of three mythical monoliths.

10.05 Goolagong. (Final, PG, R) Evonne Goolagong Cawley competes at Wimbledon.

11.00 The Jetty. (Ml, R) Ember tries to protect her family.

12.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6am Morning Programs. 10.55 Puppy Secrets: The First Six Months. (R) 12.00

BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU European Championships. Highlights. 4.00 Sailing. Sail Grand Prix Perth. Highlights. 5.00 Plat Du Tour. (R) 5.05 Going Places. (R) 5.35 Our Tiny Islands. (Premiere)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses: Peacocks And Elephants. Kedleston Hall’s Peacock Dress gets a makeover.

8.40 Swiss Alpine Rail Journeys: The Adaptable Arosa Line. (PGn, R) Looks at the Arosa Railway, which is a vital lifeline from the Alpine city of Chur to the winter resort of Arosa.

9.40 The Secret DNA Of Us: Surry Hills. (PGa, R) Marc Fennell and his team head to Surry Hills.

10.50 Scottish Islands With Ben Fogle: Isle Of Mist – Skye. (PG, R)

11.55 House Of Promises. (Ma, R) 3.30 Gestapo: Hitler’s Secret Police. (Ma, R) 4.30 Bamay. (PG, R) 5.00 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Carrington Stakes Day, Caulfield Australia Day and Coastline BMW Sunshine Coast Cup Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Creek To Coast. (R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 MOVIE: The Sound Of Music. (1965, G, R) On the eve of World War II, a novice nun becomes a governess to a large Austrian family. Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer.

10.40 Air Crash Investigations: Control Catastrophe. (PGa, R) Investigators set out to determine how a freshly-serviced plane was released with a fatal flaw.

11.40 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. Stage 4. Highlights.

12.40 MOVIE: A Job To Die For. (2022, Mav, R) A woman lands her dream job. Revell Carpenter.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve. 5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

6.00 Weekend Today. News, current affairs and sports. 9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Featuring highlights, interviews and opinions. 10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 7. 3.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 7. From Melbourne Park.

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 7.

10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late Night 7. From Melbourne Park.

11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+mv, R) Marcel clashes with the chief of oncology.

12.00 The Gulf. (Madlsv, R) A death puts Sarah Scully in the spotlight.

1.00 World’s Greatest Myths And Mysteries: Folklore. (PGa, R) Examines captivating legends.

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG) Religious program.

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands Summer Series. (PG)

Programs. Noon The Rap Game UK. 3.00 Heroines. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 Mastermind Aust. 6.45 The Legend Of Bigfoot. 7.35 Abandoned Americana. 8.30 Icons Unearthed: The Simpsons. (Return) 10.20 Marcella. (Return) 12.10am WWE Legends. 1.45 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 2.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 6am Morning Programs. Noon Medical Emergency. 12.30 This Rugged Coast. 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 3.30 Wildlife ER. 4.30 Dog Patrol. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Luxury Escapes: World’s Best Holidays. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Lewis. 10.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 TV Shop.

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 I Fish. (R) 8.30 On The Fly. (R) 9.00 4x4 Adventures. (R)

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. A couple living in their Essendon North home are at an impasse. He wants to renovate it and stay, while she wants to renovate it and sell. 8.40 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) The low blood sugar levels of a 23-year-old type-1 diabetic have led to a dangerous seizure. 9.50 Ambulance UK. (Madl, R) Someone threatens to use a nerve agent against the emergency services. 11.00 Matlock. (PGadl, R) The team takes on an arson case.

12.00 Elsbeth. (PGa, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

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6am Morning Programs. 11.30 MOVIE: Storm Boy. (1976, PG) 1pm Living Black. 1.30 Arabian Inferno. 2.20 Stompem Ground. 3.00 Stompem Ground 2022: Midnight Oil. 4.50 Unsettled. 5.50 The Barber. 6.30 Occupation: Native. 7.30 Big Backyard Quiz. 8.30 MOVIE: Primal. (2010, MA15+) 10.00 Sing About This Country. Midnight Going Places. 1.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.15pm The Problem With People. (2023, Mls) 2.10 Discovering Film. 3.05 Bicycle Thief. (1948, PG, Italian) 4.40 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PGa) 6.30 Explorers. (1985) 8.30 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. (2011, MA15+v) 10.55 Body Heat. (1981, Malnsv) 1.05am Limitless. (2011, Mdlsv) 3.00 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 4pm Desert Collectors. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: The Great Wall. (2016, M) 9.35 MOVIE: Tears Of The Sun. (2003, MA15+) 12.05am Storage Wars. 12.35 Dipper’s Rigs. 1.00 Pawn Stars. 2.00 Desert Collectors. 3.00 Counting Cars. 4.00 Deadly Down Under. 5.00 Outback Hunters.

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6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Soccer. English Premier League.

United v Manchester City. 3.40 Seinfeld. 4.10 Cards And Collectables Australia. 4.40 LEGO Masters. 6.00 Tennis. Aust Open. 7.00 Seinfeld. 7.30 MOVIE: Ready Player One. (2018, M) 10.10 MOVIE: Walking Tall. (2004, M) 11.45 Top 20 Funniest. 12.45am Late Programs.

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ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

SEVEN (7) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Maggie Beer’s Big Mission. (R) 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Muster Dogs: Where Are They Now. (Final, R) 3.15 The Assembly. (PG, R) 4.00 Poh’s On The Road. (R) 4.30 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Motor Racing. Best of Dakar Rally. Highlights. 4.00 Figure Skating. ISU European Championships. Part Two. Highlights. 5.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 5.35 Our Tiny Islands.

6.00 Grand Designs Transformations. (R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Australian Of The Year 2026. Hosted by Leigh Sales.

8.45 The ABC Of: Evonne Goolagong Cawley. (PG, R) David Wenham explores the life of Evonne Goolagong Cawley through footage from the ABC archives.

9.15 The Jetty. (Final, MA15+a) Ember tries to uncover the truth about Amy. 10.20 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R) 11.20 MOVIE: Wake In Fright. (1971, Masv, R) 1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 1.55 Smother. (Mal, R) 4.30 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

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6am Children’s Programs. 10.00 MOVIE: Thomas And Friends: The Mystery Of Lookout Mountain. (2022) 11.00 Children’s Programs. 6.25pm Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.30 Shaun Tan’s Tales From Outer Suburbia. 7.55 MOVIE: Spy Kids 3: Game Over. (2003, PG) 9.15 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.00 Late Programs.

Morning Programs. 2.50pm Rugby League. Qld Murri Carnival. Replay. 3.50 Stompem Ground: King Of Hearts. 4.20 Sing About This Country. 6.30 Lagau Danalaig: An Island Life. 7.30 The Idea Of Australia. 8.30 Kindred.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Once Upon A Time In Space: Politics Always Wins. (PG) The Mir’s reign in space comes to an end.

9.30 Pompeii: The Last Mysteries Revealed. (Mans, R) Archaeologists continue their mission.

10.20 Putin And The West: The Next Chapter. (PG, R) 11.30 Black Gold. (PGal, R) 1.05 Building The Impossible. (PG, R) 2.00 Rise Of The Nazis: The Downfall. (Mav, R) 3.10 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 4.05 Craig & Bruno’s Great British Road Trips. (PG, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS Science Technology Health Show.

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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 MOVIE: City Slickers II. (1994, PGlsv, R) Billy Crystal. 2.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. (PGa, R) 3.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. (R) 4.30 Cows For Cambodia. (PGa) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Weekender. (R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. The Final. 9.30 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-game coverage of The Final. 10.00 7NEWS Spotlight. Looks at an undercover operation. 11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Killing Fields Of Truro. (MA15+av, R) A look at the Truro murders.

12.05 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. Stage 5. Highlights. 1.05 Temple. (Premiere, Malv)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

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

6.00 Weekend Today. News, current affairs and sports. 9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Featuring highlights, interviews and opinions. 10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 8. 3.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 8. From Melbourne Park.

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 8. 10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late Night 8. From Melbourne Park. 11.00 The First 48: Cruel Intentions. (Ma, R) Detectives in Mobile, Alabama, investigate the murder of a mother of two.

12.00 Wild Cards. (Mv, R) George gets a three-day pass from jail.

1.00 Next Stop. (R) A look at holiday destinations.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) Sonny falls ill.

4.30 GolfBarons. (PG, R)

5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Key Ingredient. (R) 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. (a, R) 10.00 Mixed Martial Arts. UFC 324: Gaethje vs Pimblett. Prelims. 12.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (al, R) 1.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 18. Sydney Kings v Adelaide 36ers. 3.30 Deal Or No Deal. (a, R) 4.00 Lingo. (R) 5.00 News.

6.30 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin. 8.30 NCIS: Sydney. (Mv) Ayoung girl finds the body of a former US Navy officer floating in the harbour. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Return, Mav) A new chief of detectives puts Benson to the test. An off-duty Fin tries to stop a crime. 10.30 NCIS: Origins. (Mav, R) Gibbs starts his career at Camp Pendleton. 11.30 10 News+. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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6am Morning

Programs. 2pm Mastermind Aust. 3.00 Heroines. 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 Cycling. ProVelo Super League. SA Kick It. 7.30 PBS Washington Week. 8.00 PBS International Affairs Show. 8.30 Irresistible: Why We Can’t Stop Eating. 10.15 The Grudge. 11.45 The Gentle Art Of Swedish Death Cleaning. 1.40am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.50pm Body Heat. (1981, Malnsv) 2.55 The Movie Show. 3.30 Discovering Film. 4.30 Whisky Galore. (2016, PGl) 6.20 Roman Holiday. (1953, PGalv) 8.30 Maggie Moore(s) (2023, MA15+lv) 10.25 Charlie And Boots. (2009, Ml) 12.20am Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. (2011, MA15+v) 2.45 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 1pm Luxury Escapes: World’s Best Holidays. 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Better Homes. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.00 The Amazing Homemakers. 5.00 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens. 6.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Storage Wars. 4.00 Deep Water Salvage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Cricket. BBL. The Final. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Ultimatum. (2007, M) 10.50 MOVIE: The Scorpion King. (2002, M) 12.50am Blokesworld. 1.30 Counting Cars. 2.30 Border Security: Int. 3.30 Border Security. 5.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Tennis. Aust Open. 5pm Tennis. Aust Open. 7.00 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: A Bridge Too Far. (1977, M) 12.05am MOVIE: The Wicker Man. (1973, M) 1.55 MOVIE: Assassin For Hire. (1951, PG) 3.20 Rainbow Country. 3.50 My Favorite Martian. 4.20 Avengers. 5.30 Find My Country House Canada.

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Surfing Aust. 1.30 Big Rigs Of Oz. 2.00 My Way. 2.15 Seinfeld. 2.45 Snackmasters. 4.15 LEGO Masters. 6.00 Tennis. Aust Open. 7.00 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone. (2001, PG) 10.15 Gotham. 12.10am Arrow. 1.50 Jeopardy! Australia. 2.50 Big Rigs Of Oz. 3.20 Late Programs.

Monday, January 26

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6am Morning Programs. 10.15 Vera. (Ma, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Great Australian Bee Challenge. (R) 2.00 Restoration Aust. (R) 2.55 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 3.25 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.50 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.55 Governor-General’s Australia Day Message.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Australia Day Live. (PG)

9.30 Hard Quiz: Battle Of The Has Beens. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

10.10 Dr Karl’s How Things Work: Guitars. (R)

10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Ml, R)

11.25 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R)

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6am Children’s Programs. 3.40pm Fizzy And Suds. 4.15 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.40 Vida The Vet. 5.40 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Deadly 60. 8.30 TKO: Total Knock Out. 9.10 The Crystal Maze. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 1.10pm Breathing Life Into Boodja. 2.00 The Knowledge Keepers. 2.35 Wugulora 2026. 3.28 Yana Djamaga Ganji. 4.30 88. 5.30 NITV News Special: Day 26 2026. 6.30 The Big Wet. 7.30 The Idea Of Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Walkabout. (1971, M) 10.20 NITV News Special: Day 26 2026. 11.20 Ningla A-Na. 12.40am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Where The Dreamings Come From. 2.10 Going Places. 2.43 NITV News Special: Day 26 2026. 2.45 The Cook Up. 3.15 NITV News Special: Day 26 2026. 3.17 Ocean Wreck Investigation. 4.03 Jeopardy! 4.28 NITV News Special: Day 26 2026. 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Mastermind Aust. 5.30 NITV News Special: Day 26 2026.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Colleano Heart. (PGa, R) Looks at the Colleano family.

9.10 Stock Aitken Waterman: Legends Of Pop. (Ml, R) Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman reflect  on the success they had in 1987.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Like Water For Chocolate. (MA15+sv) Rosaura struggles to bond with her son Roberto.

11.50 Clean Sweep. (MA15+s, R)

1.50 Pagan Peak. (MA15+av, R)

3.35 Craig & Bruno’s Great British Road Trips. (PG, R)

4.05 Barkley Manor. (PG, R)

4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6am Morning

Programs. 3.20pm Mastermind Aust. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 Lost Gold Of The Aztecs. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 James May And The Dull Men. 9.25 Under The Banner Of Heaven. 10.40 MOVIE: The New Boy. (2023, M) 12.50am Dark Side Of The Cage. 1.40 Everything’s Gonna Be All White. 2.40 Late Programs.

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6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 MOVIE: Nikki And Nora: Sister Sleuths. (2022, PGav, R) Hunter King. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur. 6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs. 9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Featuring highlights, interviews and opinions. 10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 9. 3.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 9. From Melbourne Park.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Kerrie’s apology is too little, too late.

7.30 The 1% Club UK: Rollover. (PGl) Hosted by Lee Mack. 8.30 9-1-1. (M) In honour of Bobby Nash’s sacrifice, the 118  comes together to dedicate the firehouse in his memory.

10.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: No More Grannies. (MA15+asv, R) A look at the hunt for John Wayne Glover. 12.00 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (MA15+s) 1.00 Conviction. (MA15+v, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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6.00 9News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 9. 10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late Night 9. From Melbourne Park. 11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+mv, R) Ahmad works to thaw a frozen criminal.

12.00 The Gulf. (Madlsv, R) A local vineyard hides a dark secret.

1.00 Next Stop. (PGa, R) A look at holiday destinations.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) Sonny has a series of strange encounters.

4.30 GolfBarons. (PG, R)

5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Australia: The Story Of Us. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 This Rugged Coast. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 11.30 Doc Martin. 12.30am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 5pm Tennis. Aust Open. 7.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 The Chelsea Detective. 10.40 London Kills. 11.40 Death In Paradise. 1am Creflo.  1.30 MOVIE: To The Devil A Daughter. (1976, MA15+) 3.30 Danger Man. 4.30 Find My Country House Canada. 5.00 Yorkshire Auction House.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (a, R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (al) Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin. 9.00 Matlock. (PGal) Matty and Olympia find out that the  executive committee has flown  in after a security breach. 10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.30 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 11.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm White Squall. (1996, Malsv) 2.30 Discovering Film. 3.20 Walk With Me. (2017, PG) 5.05 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952) 6.45 Kindred. 8.30 Gurrumul. (2017, MA15+l) 10.25 Sing Street. (2016, Mal) 12.25am Maggie Moore(s) (2023, MA15+lv) 2.15 Late Programs.

Tuesday, January 27

ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

7MATE (74)

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Boating. Circuit Boats Drivers C’ship. Windsor Spectacular. 4.00 Counting Cars. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Mighty Planes. 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 3pm Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 News. 6.00 Tennis. Aust Open. 7.00 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Australia. (2008, M) 11.55 The 100. 12.50am The Vampire Diaries. 2.30 Love After Lockup. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 Late Programs.

SEVEN (7) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Human. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R) 2.00 Restoration Aust. (PG, R) 3.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 3.30 Brush With Fame. (PGa, R) 3.55 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (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 Dr Karl’s How Things Work: Bread.

8.30 Human: Discovering The Americas. (PG) Humans set foot on the Americas for the first time.

9.30 Grand Designs Transformations: Coburg Shag Manor And Burnside Coach House. (R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Whiteley Art Scandal. (Final, Mls, R) 11.45 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 12.35 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.55 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 2.45pm The Makery. 3.05 Play School. 4.15 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.40 Vida The Vet. 5.40 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Deadly 60. 8.30 Hippo Watch With Steve Backshall. 9.15 Planet Weird. 10.05 Late Programs.

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10.30 MOVIE: Smoke Signals. (1998, M) 12.05am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.50 Mountain Vets. (PG, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Auschwitz: The Hidden Traces. (PGavw, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Inferno: Letters From Auschwitz. (PGavw, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (Ma, R)

8.30 Portillo’s 200 Years Of The Railways. (PG) Hosted by Michael Portillo. 9.40 Aerial Australia. (PGaw, R) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Exit. (MA15+adls) 11.55 DNA. (MA15+a, R) 1.40 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 2.30 24 Hours In A&E. (Mal, R) 3.25 Craig & Bruno’s Great British Road Trips. (PG, R) 3.55 Barkley Manor. (PG, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 MOVIE: For Love And Honor. (2016, PGa, R) James Denton. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) A shocking diagnosis is revealed. 7.30 The 1% Club UK: Rollover. (PGal) Hosted by Lee Mack.

8.30 Doc. (Mav) Amy’s past comes back to haunt her when a desperate father sacrifices everything to secure  his daughter’s heart transplant.

10.30 St. Denis Medical. (PGal) 11.30 Autopsy USA: Aretha Franklin. (MA15+a, R) 12.30 MOVIE: A Jealous Friendship. (2021, Mav, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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Morning Programs. 2.20pm Mastermind Aust. 3.20 Kars & Stars. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 Lost Gold Of The Aztecs. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 James May And The Dull Men. 9.25 Under The Banner Of Heaven. 10.35 Casketeers Life & Death Across The Globe. 11.30 NFL Classics: After Further Review. 1.10am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Judge John Deed. 10.45 Miniseries: Midnight Man. 11.45 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

Morning Programs. 12.55pm Charlie And Boots. (2009, Ml) 2.50 Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 4.45 Gurrumul. (2017, PGa) 6.35 The Return Of The Soldier. (1982, PG) 8.30 Perfect Days. (2023, PG, Japanese, English) 10.50 The Last Emperor. (1987, Malv) 1.55am Sing Street. (2016, Mal) 3.55 Late Programs. 7MATE (74) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Ningla A-Na. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Arabian Inferno. 7.30 Big Backyard Quiz. 8.30 Unleash The Beast. 9.30 Hunting Aotearoa.

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 American Pickers. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 3.30 Tougher In Alaska. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn

6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs. 9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Featuring highlights, interviews and opinions. 10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 10. 3.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 10. From Melbourne Park.

6.00 9News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 10.

10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late Night 10. 11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+mv, R) Ripley and Charles treat members of a cult.

12.00 The Gulf. (Madlsv, R) Jess confronts her blackmailer.

1.00 Next Stop. (PGa, R) A look at holiday destinations.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Destination WA. (PG) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 GolfBarons. (PG, R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Amazing Spaces. 2.00 Antiques Roadshow. 2.30 MOVIE: Carry On Cabby. (1963, PG) 4.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 Tennis. Aust Open. 7.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.40 Miniseries: The Pale Horse. 11.40 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. Noon LEGO Masters. 3.00 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 News. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: RoboCop. (1987, MA15+) 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 The 100. 12.25am Love Island UK. (Return) 1.50 The Vampire Diaries. 3.30 Late Programs.

(al, R) 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (a, R) 2.30 The Finish Line. 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (a, R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (al) Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin. 9.00 Matlock. (PGad) As Olympia and the team take on a wrongful death

Wednesday, January 28

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6am Morning Programs. 11.10 All Creatures Great And Small. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 TBA. 1.00 Miniseries: The Cry. (Final, Mals, R) 1.55 Restoration Aust. (R) 2.55 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 3.25 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.55 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (PG, 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. Presented by David Speers. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Ml) A satirical news program exposing the humorous, absurd and downright hypocritical.

9.00 Bowie: The Final Act (2025) (Ml, R) Looks at David Bowie’s artistic resurrection.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Jetty. (MA15+, R) 11.50 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (PG, R)

12.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.30 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 3.40pm Fizzy And Suds. 4.15 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 5.40 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Deadly 60. 8.50 Adv Time. 9.35 We Bare Bears. 9.50 Shaun Tan’s Tales From Outer Suburbia. 10.10 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs.

Noon Piri’s Tiki Tour. 12.30 Unleash The Beast. 1.30 Sammy Butcher: Out Of The Shadows. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Coastal Africa. 7.30 Our Medicine. 8.40 Earth Oven. 9.30 MOVIE: Kiss The Girls. (1997, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 1.00 BBC News At Ten. 1.30 France 24. 2.00 PBS News. 3.00 Living Black: 50 Years Of SBS Indigenous. (R) 3.05 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Ocean Wreck Investigation. (PGav, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 JFK: The Making Of A President. (Mav, R)

8.25 The Jury: Murder Trial UK. (M) The juries retire to decide their verdicts.

9.20 Weight Of The World. (MA15+a, R) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Face To Face. (Mals) 11.50 Darkness:

Those Who Kill. (MA15+s) 1.30 Golden Boy. (Mdln, R) 2.25 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R) 3.20 Craig & Bruno’s Great British Road Trips. (PGn, R) 3.50 Barkley Manor. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning

Programs. 3.15pm Mastermind Aust. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 Lost Gold Of The Aztecs. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 James May And The Dull Men. 9.25 Under The Banner Of Heaven. 11.05 MOVIE: The Year Of Living Dangerously. (1982, M) 1.10am Tales From The Territories. 2.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. 12.40pm Sing Street. (2016, Mal) 2.40 The Movie Show. 3.20 Discovering Film. 4.15 Finding You. (2020, PGal) 6.30 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PGsv) 8.30 The Whale. (2022, Madls) 10.40 I Want You Back. (2022, Mdls) 12.50am We’re All Going To The World’s Fair. (2021, Mal) 2.30 Late Programs.

Thursday, January 29

ABC TV (2)

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Creative Types. (PGv, R) 11.30 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Miss Austen. (PG, R) 2.00 Restoration Aust. (PG, R) 2.55 Would I Lie To You? (R) 3.30 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.55 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (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 Grand Designs Transformations: Turkish Queenslander And Newstead Bath House. (PG) Two properties are transformed.

9.00 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. (PG) Alan takes charge designing the first bedroom.

9.30 The Piano UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Claudia Winkleman. 10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 11.35 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 3.30pm Wiggle And Learn. 4.15 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.30 Mojo Swoptops. 5.40 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Deadly 60. 8.30 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.10 The Secret Life Of Our Pets. 10.05 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm Earth Oven. 1.00 A Wing And A Prayer. 2.00 Wild Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters.

5.30 Going Places. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Coastal Africa. 7.30 Going Places. 8.30 Reckless. 9.30 MOVIE: Mortal Kombat. (1995, M) 11.15 Ochre And Ink. 11.45 Blackbird. Midnight Going Places. 1.00 Late Programs.

SEVEN (7)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 MOVIE: Just Add Romance. (2019, PGa, R) Meghann Fahy. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies.

3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Leah’s world crumbles.

7.30 The 1% Club UK: Rollover. (PGl) Hosted by Lee Mack.

8.30 MOVIE: The Sapphires. (2012, PGalsv, R) During the ’60s, four talented Aboriginal singers learn about love, friendship and war. Miranda Tapsell, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy.

10.40 Air Crash Investigations: Cockpit Catastrophe. (PGa, R) 11.35 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 12.05 Wolfe. (MA15+av)

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 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 The Master. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Inspector George Gently. 10.45 Harry: The Interview. 12.25am Bargain Hunt. 1.30 Home In WA. 2.00 Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

SBS (3)

6am Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 Cycling. Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Men’s Surf Coast Classic. 1.30 France 24. 2.00 PBS News. 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Ocean Wreck Investigation. (PGav, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Toronto Airport Uncovered. (PG)

8.25 Robson Green: World’s Most Amazing Walks. (PG) Robson Green heads to Normandy. 9.20 In Flight. (Madlv) Jo demands answers.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Before We Die. (MA15+v) 11.40

This Town. (MA15+l, R) 2.00 24 Hours In A&E. (M, R) 2.50 Craig & Bruno’s Great British Road Trips. (PGas, R) 3.20 The Andes Tragedy: 50 Years Later. (PGa, R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGaw, R) 5.00

NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Mastermind Aust. 2.00 Devoured. 2.50 Insight. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.50 Lost Gold Of The Aztecs. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 James May And The Dull Men. 9.25 History’s Greatest Mysteries. 10.15 The UnXplained. 11.05 Homicide. 12.55am Threesome. 2.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. 2.15pm The Return Of The Soldier. (1982, PG) 4.15 Perfect Days. (2023, PG, Japanese, English) 6.30 The Four Musketeers: Revenge Of Milady. (1974, PGlv) 8.30 Robot Dreams. (2023, PG) 10.30 Nobody Has To Know. (2021, Ml) 12.20am The Whale. (2022, Madls) 2.35 I Want You Back. (2022, Mdls) 4.40 Late Programs.

NINE (8, 9)

6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.

9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Featuring highlights, interviews and opinions.

10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 11. 3.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 11. From Melbourne Park.

6.00 9News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 11.

10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late Night 11. From Melbourne Park.

11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+mv, R) Maggie’s budding romance takes flight.

12.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+v, R) Stabler investigates the death of a friend.

1.00 Next Stop. (R) A look at holiday destinations.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) The park receives much-needed rain.

4.30 GolfBarons. (PGl, R)

5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

TEN (5, 1)

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (a, R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (al) The celebrities continue to compete in a test of survival in the jungle for the chance to claim the title. 9.00 Elsbeth. (PGav) A murder investigation at a famous New York toy store spirals into a hostage crisis. 10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.30 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 11.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Antiques Roadshow. 2.30 MOVIE: I’ve Gotta Horse. (1965) 4.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 Tennis. Aust Open. 7.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. 11.40 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 9GO! (82, 93)

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 News. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Rush Hour. (1998, M) 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 The 100. 12.20am Love Island UK. 1.20 The Vampire Diaries. 3.00 Nanny. 3.30 I Love VIP Pets. 4.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Outback Truckers. 3.30 Tougher In Alaska. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 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 Live PD Presents: PD Cam. Midnight Late Programs.

SEVEN (7)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 MOVIE: Cupids On Beacon Street. (2021, PGa, R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials. 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) Justin and Leah are at an impasse.

8.30 MOVIE: Kingsman: The Secret Service. (2014, MA15+lv, R) A troubled young man must prove his mettle after he is recruited into a secret British spy organisation. Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, Samuel L Jackson. 11.15 To Be Advised. 12.15 MOVIE: A Mother’s Terror. (2021, Mav, R) Jessica Morris. 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (72)

6am Morning Programs. 2pm South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Room For Improvement. 3.00 The Real Seachange. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

(5, 1)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 12. Women’s semi-finals. From Melbourne Park. 2.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 12. 3.30 Pointless. (PG, R) 4.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (al, R) 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (a, R) 2.30 The Finish

6.00 9News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 12. Women’s semi-finals. 10.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late Night 12. Women’s semi-finals. 11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+mv, R) Charles treats a bipolar artist. 12.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+v, R) The taskforce tracks down a murderer.

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 GolfBarons. (PG, R)

5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

(8, 9) 9GEM (81, 92)

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Antiques Roadshow. 2.30 MOVIE: The Pure Hell Of St Trinian’s. (1960) 4.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 6.30 Tennis. Aust Open. Women’s semi-finals. 7.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 TBA. 8.30 Poirot. 10.30 Recipes For Love And Murder. 11.30 Late Programs.

(82, 93)

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 LEGO Masters. 2pm Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 News. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: There’s Something About Mary. (1998, MA15+) 11.00 Seinfeld. Midnight The 100. 12.50 Love Island UK. 1.50 The Vampire Diaries. 3.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 American Pickers. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Highway Patrol. 2.30 The Force: BTL. 3.30 Tougher In Alaska. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 More Power. 8.30 MOVIE: Wrath Of Man. (2021, MA15+) 11.00 MOVIE: Resident Evil: Retribution. (2012, MA15+) 1am Late Programs.

6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (a, R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Attenborough’s Parenthood. (PGal) David Attenborough looks at animal parenthood in grasslands. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGals) Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Ben Stiller and Da’Vine Joy Randolph join Graham Norton on the couch. 9.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) A couple are assaulted by masked men. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.10 10 News+. (R)

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

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Tramp (8)

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Accept reluctantly (9)

Gather piecemeal (5)

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Tollway (8)

Lifts balloon (3,3) 16 Help (6) 18 Emblem of Islam (8) 23 Relating to the body (9)

Low woody plant (5)

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Person of English ancestry (5)

Astonishment (8)

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Stubborn (9)

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10 Startled, disconcerted (5)

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16 Charges (7)

17 Cue sport (7)

19 Guidelines (5)

20 Support (7)

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1 What is the capital of the Bahamas? 2 Who played Samuel ‘Sam’ Loomis in the 1998 remake of Psycho?

3 Who won the 2009 Brazilian Grand Prix? 4 What was the name of Julia Roberts’ (pictured) character in the film Pretty Woman? 5 The MacDonnell Ranges are in which Australian state or territory?

6 Who wrote the 2009 novel Wolf Hall?

7 A waltz is usually danced in what time signature?

8 Which country won the

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Discovering Dunedin

By Kylie Mitchell-Smith TRAVEL WRITER/PODCASTER

www.travellingsenorita.com

Having explored the tourist meccas of the South Island of New Zealand (Queenstown and Christchurch) I thought it was time to venture further afield and head to the more hidden gem that is Dunedin in the Southeastern region of Otago.

Dunedin often likened to a mini-Edinburgh (the Edinburgh of the south), complete with Scottish vibes, the four seasons in one day weather and even it’s own castle. And that was our first stop on our ‘Discover Dunedin’ itinerary - Larnach Castle perched high in the hills above Otago Harbour.

The surrounding Peninsula is a hilly slither of volcanic land, abundant in flora and fauna –a place to see Sea Lions and Penguins and one of the few accessible places where Albatross nest.

Larnach Castle is like stepping back in time

and swapping hemispheres. Commissioned in 1871 by local character William Larnach, the castle is a gothic masterpiece with plenty of stories to tell. The property was derelict for quite some time after William’s passing with a New Zealand couple - the Barkers – buying it in 1967 and bringing it back to life.

The library and dining hall host long table dinners showcasing all the South Island has to offer. While the tastefully decorated stable and lodge accommodation offers breathtaking views across the harbour. There’s also a garden cafe and exquisite grounds to wander making the castle a true ode to the past.

Following our tour we check into Distinction - a downtown hotel in the centre of the city before we head out again to admire the colourful murals that adorn the streets. We wander the high street and devour a classic cheese roll at Good Oil Cafe, a locals juice at Buster Greens and a hearty pub meal at Speights Ale House. We are getting the sense that this city is all about bakeries and breweries.

The next day we plan a trip on the Taieri Gorge Train. The train leaves from the Dunedin Railway Station – one of the city’s most prominent landmarks. Built in 1906 it’s famed for its renaissance architecture. The train takes us across Otago’s sweeping countryside, with towering viaducts and the gushing Taieri River below-while the onboard storyteller recounts tales of a gold rush era.

As the sun sets over Otago Harbour, we take a short trip to the surf beaches, stopping at St Clair for Cocktails at Piccolo, Pasta at the Esplanade and Dessert at Sorello-housed in an iconic beachfront location. We stroll along the promenade and admire the locals as they brave the newly opened (heated) saltwater pools.

The next day we jump on our trusty e-bikes and take on the newly opened bike and pedestrian path that follows the harbour to Port Chalmers, a quaint port town. From there we book a water (bike) taxi across the harbour to pretty Portobello, passing Quarantine and Goat Island along the way.

Lunch is served at the local Portobello Pub, fresh Blue Cod and chips washed down with a local Speights ale and Central Otago wine, which really hit the spot. After lunch we cycle up the road to a new farm gate cafe, Augustine, for the tastiest of scones with lashings of berry jam and local cream.

We take in the sights of the University of Otago - billed as a leader in education it ranks in the top 200 Universities in the world. There’s a vibrant student population living on the outskirts which has attracted cafes like Strictly

Coffee - a roaster with one of the best brews around.

We take a bespoke tour to the tip of the Otago Peninsula with local guides, Clearwater Wildlife Tours. Walking through a working farm to the rugged clifftops and pristine beach of Cape Saunders, spotting sealions and yellow-eyed penguins along the way.

A trip to Dunedin isn’t complete without a visit to the Otago Farmers Markets, held each Saturday in the carpark adjacent to the railway station. We taste Dunedin Craft Distillers Gin made from bread scraps and sample a delicious Short Black chocolate from local makers Ocho (Otago Chocolate Company).

Rug up and discover the delights of Dunedin, it’s the ideal stopover to explore the South Island, with direct flights from the East Coast it’s fast becoming the next ‘go to’ New Zealand destination.

EAT-

Larnach Castle dining

Portobello Hotel

Piccolo St Clair

Noble Dunedin

PLAY-

Speight’s brewery tour

Clear Water Wildlife Tours

Tairi Gorge Train

Otago Farmers Market

STAY-

Larnach Lodge

Distinction Hotel

Iconic Experiences, Expertly Escorted

Full day Barossa Valley tour with lunch and wine tastings including: Saltram wine estate, lunch and wine tasting at Lambert Estate, visit to Barossa Valley Chocolate Company, photo stop at Menglers Hill Lookout, vineyard tour & wine tasting at Jacob’s Creek visitor centre, stop at Beerenberg Farm, and free time in Hahndorf to explore the historic German settlement

Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, and Flinders Chase National Park

Full-Board River Elegance

3 night Murray River cruise on board PS Murray

Princess with all meals and sightseeing

Tour of Murray River Bridge and historic Roundhouse

Guided nature walk of Salt Bush Flat

Taste Riverland food and wine

Dragon-Fly flat-bottomed boat wildlife tour

Hand-Picked Hotel Stays

3 nights four-star hotel stay in Adelaide with breakfast 1 night four-star hotel stay in Kangaroo Island with breakfast, lunch and dinner

2 day Kangaroo Island tour including: Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, Clifford’s Honey Farm, In-Flight Birds of Prey Display at Raptor Domain, Seal Bay Conservation Park guided beach walk, lunch at Emu Bay Lavender Farm,

All Flights, Taxes & Transfers

Army Duck tour of the rainforest

Experiences, Expertly Escorted Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway tour including^: Kuranda Village, Rainforestation Nature Park, Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, Tropical Fruit Orchard, Dreamtime Walk, Koala and Wildlife Park, and Amphibious

‘Reef Magic’ Great Barrier Reef cruise, including: Airconditioned catamaran transfers, 4 hours of reef time, marine life touch tank, underwater observatory, and fish feeding presentations

Hand-Picked Hotel Stays

1 night four-star hotel stay in Brisbane at the Amora Hotel Brisbane

5 night four-star hotel stay in Cairns at the Crystalbrook Bailey

All hotel stays include breakfast

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Cobb heads to Tamworth

Sunshine Coast singer-songwriter Chris Cobb is taking his unmistakable voice and storytelling style to the national stage, representing the region at this year’s Tamworth Country Music Festival.

Following his standout performances on The Voice Australia, Cobb will perform across Tamworth from 16 to 23 January, delivering a mix of contemporary country, acoustic soul and original music shaped by a lifetime of live performance.

Based on the Sunshine Coast but raised in Bulolo, Papua New Guinea, Cobb has built a loyal local following through authentic, high-energy shows and a sound that bridges modern country with classic storytelling. His Tamworth appearance marks a significant milestone in a career that has steadily grown from grassroots gigs to national recognition.

In the lead-up to the festival, Cobb has also been sharing his “Road to Tamworth” social series, documenting rehearsals, travel and reflections on what the iconic festival represents. The series has helped grow anticipation for his Tamworth performances while reinforcing the sincerity and approachability Sunshine Coast audiences have grown to know.

Across the festival week, Cobb will perform at high-traffic Peel Street venues, key festival stages, while also reconnecting with fellow The Voice alumni for spontaneous duets and collaborative moments, a hallmark of Tamworth’s unique music culture.

“Tamworth is such a special moment for any country artist, but representing the Sunshine Coast there means everything to me,” said Cobb.

“This region has backed me from day one, and I carry that support with me every time I step on stage.”

A growing national profile, strong local roots and a sound grounded in storytelling and connection, Chris Cobb’s Tamworth performances shine a spotlight on Sunshine Coast talent on one of Australia’s biggest music stages.

Known for his big, emotive voice, Cobb can turn rock anthems into power ballads and create

intimacy even on large stages. While musically versatile, country music is where he feels most at home, a connection forged growing up in the PNG logging town of Bulolo, where country music was ever-present, and the town earned the nickname “Little Texas”.

Cobb’s musical foundation is shaped by artists who value narrative, humility and emotional connection, including Troy Cassar-Daley, John Williamson, Keith Urban and Colin Buchanan, whom Cobb has described as a formative influence.

“Tamworth is where country music lives and breathes in Australia. For the first time performing there, I’m bringing my full story to the stage, the songs I love, the originals I’m building and the collaborations that make this festival so special,” Cobb said.

Robert Irwin look-a-likes

The ‘Robert Irwin Fan Club’ hosted a lookalike contest at King’s Beach on Saturday to celebrate the local icon’s good looks and search for his closest double as a welcome home after six months overseas filming for I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and taking out the Dancing With the Stars title in the U.S.

Hundreds of locals showed up in their khaki to battle it out for the official doppelgänger title and the $500 cash prize - all judged on their likeness, their ability to dance and wrestle a crock like Robert, and how they could get the crowd engaged.

Caloundra father Ben Marshall took out the title with the full package - looks, moves and unmistakable wildlife-warrior charmtaking home the $500 cash prize and bragging rights as Robert’s local doppelgänger.

Runner Up was Reece Walker who travelled from Logan to participate, and while he didn’t quite claim the title, he embodied the community spirit the event was all about.

NOTICE OF THE DISPOSAL OF ABANDONED VEHICLES BY PUBLIC AUCTION

Noosa Council in exercising its powers under section 100 of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 hereby gives notice of the disposal of abandoned vehicles by public auction.

Date: Saturday, 7 February 2026

Location: 617 Bli Bli Road, Nambour (Claytons Towing)

Viewing commences: 7am

Auction: 8am

Vehicle details:

Toyota Hiace van, blue

Honda Civic hatchback, red

Mitsubishi Express van, white

Ford Laser sedan, blue

Chrysler 300C sedan, blue

VW Transporter van, white

Ford Territory wagon, white 2011 Mazda 3 hatchback, white 1986 Boat trailer, homemade 2003 Box trailer Trailer, unknown year and make Chief Executive Officer Noosa Council PO Box 141, Tewantin QLD 4565 Email: mail@noosa.qld.gov.au Phone: (07) 5329 6500

All aboard fun mini train

By Steve Linnell

Looking for an easy, affordable outing to keep little ones happy on Australia Day?

The Ride on Mini Trains event in Nambour is rolling back into town on Sunday 25 January, and it’s shaping up as a perfect Australia Day Sunday treat for families.

From 10am to 2.30pm, the Mini Rail Park will come alive with steam, battery and petrol-powered miniature locomotives, all pulling carriages around nearly one kilometre of track. Kids can hop on just one train or try them all – and for little train lovers, it’s pure magic.

There’s a fun Australia Day twist too: dress the kids in their most original Aussie gear and they score one free train ride. Children aged four and under ride free when travelling with a paying

Reservoir art revitalised

A huge, revitalised mural on Unitywater’s Peregian Beach water reservoir has been revealed after it was painted under scaffolding while the asset underwent essential structural maintenance works.

The $3.9 million upgrade of the reservoir, which has a capacity of five-million-litres, included a roof replacement and an amendment to the roof design to facilitate a pitched roof, as well as internal repair works.

Unitywater Chief Executive Officer, Anna Jackson, said the upgrade works would ensure safe, reliable water continued to flow to the 2,000 properties it supplies in Peregian Beach and Marcus Beach.

“After a decade in the elements, the original artwork was in need of a refresh and it made sense to do it at the same time as the operational works,” Ms Jackson said.

“The melaleuca tree forest concept, designed by Peregian-based artist Colin Passmore, was chosen through consultation with the local community back in 2015.

“Enhancing the visual appearance of our crucial water and wastewater assets is well-loved by the community and a great way to connect these functional assets with the local environment and cultural identity.”

Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie, who visited the site to see the refreshed artwork before scaffolding was removed, said the project was proof that functional infrastructure could be made beautiful.

“The Peregian Beach water reservoir doubles as Noosa’s largest piece of public art and has become an iconic landmark,” Mayor Wilkie said.

“With more people driving by every day from all parts of the shire and broader region, this impressionistic painting of a melaleuca forest and skyline has more admirers than ever.”

Application artist, Jordan Bruce, said the process of repainting this artwork while navigating the scaffolding that surrounded it presented a challenge, not having the ability to stand back and assess the accuracy.

“It’s really great to have been able to return and re-do this piece with an extra 10 years’ of experience up our sleeves,” he said.

“In a location like this, it’s like a public monument, so it’s a real honour and a responsibility to bring your best work and we love that.”

The reservoir upgrade works are part of Unitywater’s replacements and renewals program, where the utility is investing $400 million over the next five years to continue providing safe and reliable water and wastewater services across the region.

adult, making it great value for young families.

Tickets are designed to suit every budget, with six rides for $15, 20 rides for $50, or $3 per ride, and EFTPOS available on the day.

Mums will also love the practical details: plenty of parking just 100 metres away at the railway station car park, a sausage sizzle and cold drinks, and even a small dog-friendly atmosphere. Just remember enclosed shoes are required for everyone riding – no thongs.

So pack the pram, grab the hats, and enjoy a relaxed, old-fashioned family day out that won’t break the bank. It’s a little trip with big smiles guaranteed.

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Community update

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

ROVING RESTORERS

Join the Roving Restorers Noosa Chapter at Marcus Beach on Friday 30 January at 8.30am supporting the Peregian Beach Bushcare group. Works undertaken will improve the biodiversity and ecological health of the surrounding landscape. Please contact Noosa Landcare Project Officer, Ered at ered.fox@noosalandcare.org for further details.

MALIBU CLUB AGM

The Noosa Maliabu Club will be holding its 2026 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 4 February, 6.30pm at The Reef Hotel, Noosa Heads. All members are invited to attend. The February general meeting will follow the AGM. Please contact the Club secretary, Rick Espiner, for further committee nomination information if required on secretary@noosamalibuclub.com. Nominations will close on Monday 21 January 2026.

ORCHID SOCIETY

Noosa District Orchid & Foliage Society welcomes visitors and members to its monthly meeting at 12pm on Saturday 7 February, Tinbeerwah Hall for socialising and plant sales, with meeting from 1pm. Meetings are first Saturday each month, excluding December and January. Visitors can attend two meetings for free before joining. For more information visit noosaorchidsociety.com.au or phone Trevor Cook on 0419 431 008.

RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY

The AGM of the Tewantin-Noosa RSL Women’s Auxiliary will be held on Friday 6 February at Tewantin-Noosa RSL at 10.30am. All members, friends and visitors welcome. Phone Kay 5447 5042.

SENIORS INDOOR BOWLS

If you are interested in a low impact, friendly activity then indoor bowls is for you. We are a group of seniors enjoying the health benefits of interacting with like minded and friendly people. Experience is not necessary and a high standard is not expected. The aim is fun and friendship. We meet every Friday at the Noosa Leisure Centre in Wallace Drive. Arrival time is between 8.30 and 8.45 for a 9am start. Pop in to see how it works or ring me (Pam) on 0407493402.

SEWING & CRAFTS

The Guilded Lilies Sewing Group welcome you back to the new year. This year there’s a change. We will now meet at Wallace House, 1 Wallace Dr,Noosaville. This will give us access to all the activities at Wallace House. We’ll be meeting Saturday 31 January, 9am-3pm. Come along,meet like minded friends. All sewing craft welcome. Phone Angela 0408068148.

TENORS AND BASES - Noosa Chorale needs you!

If you are a tenor or bass, and would like to sing in a choir with a great bunch of people under the direction of a talented conductor in preparation for our Vivaldi concert in May, Noosa Chorale would love to welcome you to our rehearsals. No auditions are needed. An ability to read music is an advantage, but is 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 2 February. For more info, see www.noosachorale.org.au/sing-with-us

MAGZ JAZZ

Increase strength, flexibility, energy and wellbeing. Dance exercises and stretch. Learn new

dance moves and routines to inspired music. Jazz & Latin style dance keeps body moving, mind agile, memory working and spirit lifted.

Tuesdays 8am-9.30am in Tewantin. Classes resume end of January 2026. Phone Margaret for details 0425 269 988

JOIN ZONTA CLUB OF NOOSA

For over 30 years, the Zonta Club of Noosa -proudly affiliated with Zonta Internationalhas strived to empower local women through education bursaries, and health initiatives, providing advocacy and support for issues caused by gender-based violence and homelessness. We host fundraising and advocacy events throughout the year. Join us for our monthly dinner meetings.

Visit www.zontanoosa.org or email admin@ zontanoosa.org

HERE’S A NOVEL IDEA

So you want to write a best-seller? Or perhaps you’ve had the idea of a story rattling around your brain forever. If that’s the case, bring your novel ideas or part-written fiction and join us at Noosa Novelists at our meetings on Monday mornings at Wallace House, Noosa, when we read and comment on pre-emailed chapters of each other’s work, offering ideas and suggestions in friendly discussion to help develop our stories. If interested, please email Noosa Shire Arts and Crafts at create@noosaartsandcrafts. org.au and head it ‘Novelists enquiry.’ Please give details of any publications past and present, or work in progress.

CLASSICAL MUSIC CIRCLE

Here’s to everyone keen and enthusiastic about Classical Music. Barry and Irmi present the most beautiful music from all popular composers every Wednesday from 10am to 12pm in the Auditorium of the U3A Noosa. The music is presented on a big cinematic screen with a fantastic sound system. Costs are a mere $3 per session, annual membership is $45 per year. Like to try out? Call Barry 0478 837 708 or barry. henze@gmail.com

ARTS AND CRAFTS

Noosa Shire Arts & Crafts Association is a centre for creativity, learning and friendship. New members welcome. Visit our Gift Shop. Disabled-friendly access.

Tel: 5474 1211; Visit noosaartsandcrafts.org.au

NOOSA U3A FRIDAY TALKS

U3A noosa courses re-commence Tuesday 27 January 2026 2026 Timetable of courses U3A website www. u3anoosa.com.au/U3A

Noosa Friday Talks are held at 1.30pm at U3A, 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin.

SUNDAY DANCE

Every Sunday, from 12.30pm at the Tewantin Masonic Hall, Moorindil St. We start by teaching basic dance steps, then Waltz, old time, New Vogue, Ballroom Dances and a little Latin. We run to 5pm. Lots of fun and dancing, including a 20 min. tea/coffee break to socialise. (Only $10) Hope to see you there. Singles or couples welcome. Just rock up or phone Andrew 0429 829 328. For more info, please visit andrewsclassdance.com

COMMUNITY GARDEN

New Members welcomed. We can offer memberships for fit and active individuals, who are eager to participate in our organic vegetable, herb and fruit garden activities on Friday mornings in Noosaville. Call 0416 054 650.

THURSDAY GIRLS

The Thursday Girls is a registered Australian charity, run by a committee of volunteers. We are a group of women who are passionate about supporting children whose families are suffering financial hardship. Local schools apply to The Thursday Girls for grants for individual students. If the application is successful, The Thursday Girls will transfer funds directly to the school to provide the nominated student access to new opportunities and educational resources, such as a school camp or new sports or educational equipment. The committee arranges monthly fundraising lunches (and other events) at local restaurants. Join us and meet others or get your friends together. Contact: Linn 0418 103 008

AUSTRALIAN MOTORHOMING LIONS CLUB

Are you passionate about giving back and supporting the amazing charitable work that Lions Clubs accomplish across Australia? The Australian Motorhoming Lions Club is looking for new members from all walks of life—no camping vehicle required! As a travelling club, we assist other Lions clubs with their projects as we journey from place to place, raising funds and lending a helping hand wherever we go. Join us now, for further information please contact us via email: membership@amlc.org.au, or phone Lynne 0408 366 299

VIEW CLUB

The Noosaville VIEW Club is a valued part of

The Smith Family dedicated to supporting the education and wellbeing of disadvantaged Australian children. On the 2nd Thursday of each month this warm and welcoming women’s club gathers for our “Friendship Day” event and camaraderie. On the 4th Thursday of each month we have our club lunch meeting at the Tewantin RSL with a guest speaker and update on our fourteen Learning for Life students. New members and guests are always welcome to come along for fun and friendship.

For more information email viewnoosaville@ gmail.com

BOOMERANG BAGS NOOSA

Fabric donations always needed. Boomerang bags are sewn from recycled fabric with the aim of reducing single use plastic bags and minimising landfill from discarded textiles. Any unwanted fabric: doona covers, sheets, denim, curtains or upholstery fabric can be dropped off at Wallace House on a Monday or Wednesday morning. Phone Ned: 0411 784 911. Facebook: boomerangbagsnoosa

SENIORS SOCIAL GROUP

We welcome singles and couples to join us for coffee and conversation in a warm, friendly atmosphere, with no joining fees, at the Boathouse on the Noosa River, Thursdays, 10am as well as Tuesdays at the Tewantin Marina Wine bar, 10 am. We also have other optional social activities including lunches, dinners, trivia, picnics, live music events etc. Please call Joan on 0419517869 for more information.

CAN LAUGH

We are a small group who meet once a month. We started some years ago as a Breast Cancer Support Group, but over the years we have people who came with other forms of cancer for support, so if you would like to come and have a chat with us we would love to say hello. We meet the first Friday of the month at the CWA Hall, Tewantin 10am to 12noon. Phone Val: 0422 997 781 or 0427 868 163.

Talking Sport

Ron Lane

Lobin Cup reinstated

By Ron Lane

With the 2025/ 26 season now well under way, comes very positive news from the Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving club. The Lobin Cup, once the most coveted trophy for members, has been reinstated. This award was so highly esteemed, that if no member was deemed to have performed exceptionally, beyond everyone else, it would be, “held in abeyance until next season.”

The idea for this award originated at Christmas 1961, thanks to former Bondi Old Boy Peter Lobin. Peter and his family had moved to Noosa a few years ago. After accidently being involved in a mass rescue at Noosa’s Main Beach in 1960, and noting that Noosa was short of members, he stepped forward and joined.

It wasn’t long after this that Peter approached the club asking for a meeting with some senior members. After members agreed to the proposal, a two-hour meeting was held. As a result of the discussion, the Lobin Cup came into being. Peter’s innovative ideas for awarding the trophy were quickly valued and adopted by Noosa.

Primarily, it is intended exclusively for our core business of Surf Lifesaving and for no other purpose. Patrolling, working for the club, attitude towards fellow members and general conduct in all aspects regarding club life.

Club captains could not receive this award. Reason. A good club captain is consistently involved in the daily activities of the club. Surf sports competitions were excluded, as carnival events are not central to lifesavers’ roles. The Lobin family was asked to choose and donate the trophy themselves, with the goal of providing something outstanding.

All aspects of the Lobin Cup were agreed to. Because the award maintained such a high standard, management decided that the recipient would also receive an honor blazer. Recipients, frequently exhibited visible emotional responses, including occasionally becoming tearful during award ceremonies. Sometimes, when younger members were involved, parents would call the club to express their thanks.

With the return to club life as such, it would not be uncommon to see a deep sense of pride and gratitude appearing amongst the patrolling members. This recognition shows that their dedication, sense of pride, and discipline is valued and recognized. Above all, this initiative represents significant progress toward reestablishing a previously distinguished tradition.

Amateur Boxing

Mark Evans, the owner and head coach of Cooray’s Impact Boxing Academy, once remarked, “Coaching boxing may seem simple from an outsider’s perspective—until you have lived inside.’’ Recognized as one of Australia’s most successful clubs, their boxing team’s achievements, under Coach Evans are of the highest grading. This is a reputation that has been in place since 2018, when the team worked out of a small gym, amongst the trees in Blueberry Drive Black Mountain Road Cooroy.

Now, after many years Coach Evans takes the time to stop and give us his feelings as to what it takes to be rated as one of Australia’s finest: a reputation gained after several years of competition, not just locally, but above all, at international level. Here, therefore in his own words, are his personal feelings. As Australian Head Coach, he has led teams to countries including Ireland, Russia, the USA, New Zealand, New Caledonia, and Southeast Asia.

“People see only the fight nights and the bright lights, not the early mornings and the late nights. They see the corner advice, not the years of preparation behind it. Criticism is abundant, stress remains persistent, and sleep often arrives much later than it ought to. That’s the reality. Results take time, and it’s impossible to satisfy everyone.”

“It’s not possible to manage every eventuality, once proceedings have commenced. Progress is slow and pressure never leaves. And your family carries part of the load with you, even though they never signed up for this crazy life. However, if you truly love it, you keep showing up. “

“You teach, guide, build, and shape. You keep standing in the corner for the kids who need structure, discipline, self-belief and accountability: far more than they need the applause.”

Through the years, he has shown a remarkable understanding toward kids. Not just your ordinary kids, but most important of all, kids who are starting to stumble along life’s bumpy road.

During an interview, which I conducted some time ago, he offered a remark that truly gives us something to ponder. ‘‘I honestly believe that there is no such thing as a bad kid. Sadely, most of our troubled kids are purely a product of a bad environment.” Being a coach who practises what he preachers, his creation of the Pee Wee club, which members can join from4-6 yrs of age, has been yet another success story. Above all, one that is fully appreciated by parents.

A coach who can effectively communicate with young people, is someone whose insights deserve attention. Who better to speak in support than those whose every day concern is the welfare of our youth.

Karate

Karate Noosa is gearing up for another year. This year the training will start on February 2nd at the Noosaville State School and will do so under again the control of Head Sensi Bryan Dukas Black Belt 6th Dan. Training programs will be as followers with a 4 pm start: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Now in its 10th year, the club has grown to around 80 members. Over the years, it has taken several teams to Japan for advanced training and to compete in both World and Oceanic Titles. We wish them well for the year ahead. Lobin

Where butterflies thrive

By Steve Linnell

It’s just after 9am on a weekday at Sunshine Butterflies in Cooroibah, five minutes from Noosa, and the 15-acre property is already buzzing with activity.

More than 50 cars line the car park as staff and volunteers load participants into minivans for day tours. Inside the main hub, the smell of coffee and breakfast drifts from the kitchen, where families are gathering and cooking classes are underway. Nearby, art sessions are beginning, while others prepare for water sports, life-skills programs or time spent with animals.

This is a typical morning at Sunshine Butterflies, a disability support service that has grown into one of the region’s most significant community organisations.

From humble beginnings in 2010 as a volunteer-run group with just a handful of members, Sunshine Butterflies has evolved into one of the largest employers in the area, now supporting hundreds of people with disability and their families. At the heart of that growth is founder and chief executive Leanne Walsh, whose mission has always been clear: reduce the stigma around disability and create opportunities for people to thrive.

Today, Leanne leads a passionate team of more than 90 staff and 30 volunteers, all committed to delivering inclusive, meaningful programs that enrich lives. Sunshine Butterflies offers a wide range of daily recreational, educational and life-skills activities for individuals of all ages, helping participants build confidence, independence and a sense of belonging.

The programs are as diverse as the people they support. Cooking classes teach practical skills and teamwork. Art sessions encourage creativity and self-expression. Outdoor activities and excursions promote physical wellbeing and connection to the broader community. Each program is designed to meet participants where they are, focusing on strengths rather than limitations.

OneofthemostdistinctiveaspectsofSunshine Butterflies is its animal therapy program. This week, two new residents arrived at the sanctuary: Smudge and Ginger, a pair of 10-year-old rescue pigs re-homed from a farm in Kin Kin. They join an eclectic menagerie of donkeys, goats, horses, dogs, chooks, sheep, fowl and geese.

For many participants, the animals play a powerful therapeutic role. Caring for them helps regulate moods, reduce anxiety and build emo-

tional connections. The simple act of feeding, grooming or spending quiet time with an animal can be life-changing, offering comfort, routine and joy.

Sunshine Butterflies also provides permanent accommodation for around 12 people with disability, offering a safe, supportive environment and much-needed respite for families with children and adults requiring ongoing care. For parents and carers, knowing their loved ones are supported in a nurturing community brings immeasurable peace of mind.

While the organisation receives fund-

ing through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), community support remains vital. Grants, sponsors, contributors and local support groups help make many of the programs possible, filling gaps that funding alone cannot cover.

Scott Harrison from Sunshine Butterflies said the organisation is always looking to expand what it can offer. “We have a range of activities for people, including water sports, cooking and art classes,” he said. “We’re always looking for assistance, whether that’s financial donations or in-kind support.”

There are many ways for residents and businesses to get involved, from sponsoring an animal or becoming a partner, to offering services, materials or financial support. Every contribution helps ensure Sunshine Butterflies can continue providing life-changing programs for people with disability across the Noosa region.

As the morning rolls on at Cooroibah, laughter drifts across the grounds, vans head off on excursions and the animals settle into their day. It’s a snapshot of a community built on inclusion, compassion and possibility – one that continues to grow, one butterfly at a time.

Meals bring miracles for Lorna’s birthday milestone

By Steve Linnell

Sunshine Beach resident Lorna Porteus will celebrate an incredible milestone later this year, when she turns 102.

She is one of 18 residents of Noosa who were born before January 8, 1926 and are still enrolled to vote.

Reflecting on a century of experiences, Lorna is quick to credit one constant presence in her later years: Meals on Wheels Noosa, which she says has been instrumental in keeping her going over the last decade.

“If it wasn’t for them, I honestly don’t think I’d still be alive,” she says. “They bring more than food - they bring reassurance, company, and a reason to keep going.”

“I know all the drivers. Monday is Tony, Tuesday is Bruce, Wednesday is John and I go shopping on a Thursday.”

Lorna’s life has been defined by resilience and a dedication to those around her. Born premature in September, 1924 in Crows Nest, Sydney, she spent her formative years at Artarmon

Primary School and Neutral Bay High School.

“I’m still alive today thanks to my mother, Ella,” she said. “They didn’t have any humidicribs back then!”

After school, she began working for the Railways, but it was at Chatswood Town Hall where fate intervened, introducing her to Eric, the man she would marry in 1947.

Following Eric’s discharge from the Army in 1946, the couple ran a cake shop in Artarmon before moving to Turramurra, where they built their family home - a home that remains in the family today, now owned by their son. Together, Lorna and Eric raised two children while nurturing a close-knit family life.

In 1979, Lorna, Eric, and Lorna’s mother - whom she lovingly cared for - made a bold move to North Queensland, settling in Innisfail.

There, the couple pursued their passions by establishing a Natural History Museum in their Etty Bay home, showcasing over 2,000 butterflies and moths from across Australia.

Eric, a keen amateur entomologist, and Lorna, whose lifelong dream was botany, created a space that celebrated nature and curiosity. The museum became a community fixture, reflecting their shared love of learning and generosity.

In 2001, she moved to Sunshine Beach, em-

bracing a new chapter in life while maintaining her vitality and community engagement.

She quickly became involved with organisations including the Women’s Auxiliary at Tewantin RSL, Legacy, and War Widows, where she served as Vice President and Treasurer.

Indoor bowls, tennis, ballroom dancing, and table tennis keep her active, while her sharp mind is nourished by following politics and current events. Even today, Lorna credits her continued energy to staying informed and connected.

Perhaps most importantly, Meals on Wheels Noosa has provided consistent, compassionate support over the last 10 years, ensuring Lorna receives daily nutrition and human connection. She also is proud of her paintings and Danish cross-stitch - which she still does today between games of Scrabble.

Clearly, longevity runs in the family. Her brother Lindsay also reached the century mark. Who is Noosa’s oldest living person? If you have a story to tell, email Steve.linnell@noosatoday.com.au

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Uncle Lucas goes surfing

Back in the glory days of the Noosa Festival of Surfing, when the tribe would gather from all parts of the globe for “8 days of pure stoke”, two of the nicest regulars we had, guys I looked forward to catching up with each year, were the Proudfoot brothers, Lucas and Ben, young Indigenous men from the Tweed Coast, who, as well as surfing brilliantly, were born entertainers.

One of my fellow members of the Proudfoot Appreciation Society is my good mate, John Brasen, back then one of the co-founders of the festival and now editor of Pacific Longboarder.

On the occasion of Lucas releasing a surf tune video for the kids’ market (which, by the way, is brilliant), JB last week re-posted an online piece which sums up the Proudy story very well, and is published here in part, with permission of PLB:

We first ran a six-page profile of brothers Lucas and Ben Proudfoot in the mag back in 2003, and at the time the rippers from the Tweed were fixtures in the finals of many longboard comps around Australia. Older brother Lucas had recently finished top 10 in world tour events in Mexico, Spain and France, and was ranked 13th overall in ’03. But the Proudy brothers had a lot more going on than chasing results in competitions.

Lucas had already been performing with the Minjungbal Aboriginal Dance Group for nine years and Ben had been with them for five, and their dancing had recently taken them overseas to festivals in Japan and Taiwan. Their mother Sue was a music teacher and father David a school principal and guitar player and collector, so the boys had grown up in a home full of instruments and inspiration.

Throughout the Noughties Lucas was busy touring and recording his original songs with his rock/soul band Max Judo, and while Ben headed off to WA for a career in landscaping architecture, Lucas and the band played more Aussie pubs, clubs, and festival gigs (including the Noosa Surf Fest) than he cares to remember – along with three full tours of colleges across the US.

While all things must pass, you can’t keep a natural front-man down of course, and, now a dad himself, Lucas is again entertaining packed

houses and this time around they’re the most receptive and fun crowds imaginable -- kids!

Over the past 10 years Lucas has performed to some half a million children in schools and festivals, become an ambassador for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, performed original songs on ABC’s Play School, and the live “Proudfoot + Friends” interactive comedy-musical singalong gigs just keep getting bigger.

“Children’s audiences are super fun, but you’ve got to be really on your toes as they’re also your most honest and brutal,” say Lucas. “As adults we try to complicate stuff and you have to aim for simplicity – rhythm, rhyme and repetition - but you don’t dumb it down or they’re onto you.

It’s stand-up comedy really, and storytelling and live music with no backing tapes. Over the years I’ve learned to perform with the kids and not at them, and you always have to give it 100 percent.

Every gig . . . I love it. Recently it was Brisbane City Hall with 1000 kids, and then a school on the Tweed with 32, and I enjoyed that just as much.”

And yeah, Lucas is still going for a paddle.

Do your groms a favour and check out Lucas’s content via these social platforms:

• YouTube: @LucasProudfoot

• Insta: @lucasproudfootmusic

• Heat, you flamin’ beauties!

It wasn’t the result we were hoping for at the Gabba last Sunday night, but what a dramatic, gutsy season the Brisbane Heat have given us in the Big Bash League.

As a confirmed cricket tragic, I’ve had to ration my viewing over the past couple of months of test matches and whackathons or nothing gets done, but I’ve seen nearly all the big moments, including these three heroic stands:

At home on 19 December, Matt Renshaw and Jack Wildermuth score incredible centuries as the Heat chase down the Scorchers’ 257 with one ball to spare, on a night when more records were smashed than you’d see at a Greek doof-doof party. The total of 36 sixes was easily the highest ever

in any BBL match, while the match aggregate of 515 runs marked the first time the 500-run barrier had been passed in the league. The Heat’s successful run chase was the biggest in BBL history, and the third biggest ever worldwide.

At home again on 2 January, Maxie Bryant and Xavier Bartlett added 66 off 25 balls to pull off a remarkable four-wicket BBL win over the previously undefeated Melbourne Stars.

Bryant, who walloped an unbeaten 48 off 26 balls, should have been out when he was on two, when he edged off Peter Siddle, but the Stars failed to review despite a half-hearted appeal by wicketkeeper Sam Harper.

And on 15 January, away in Hobart and needing the win to stay in finals contention, Renshaw pulled off an incredible juggling act boundary catch to set in motion a complete collapse of the Hurricanes, who were chasing an easy target.

For my money, Renshaw gets Heat player of the season, but everyone played a part. Guts up, and bad luck, boys.

RIVERFRONT REDEFINED

SPECIAL OFFERING ON NOOSA NORTH SHORE

PROPERTY MATTERS

ERLE LEVEY

IT’S a special place in an significant part of Noosa - both from an environmental and

The Noosa North Shore comprises a remarkable landscape with open beaches, lakes and national parks.

In many ways it is the gateway to the Cooloola area and Great Sandy National Park as well as K’gari - formerly known as Fraser Island.

At the heart is a private sanctuary of 14.46ha that is set for auction at Friday, 30 January.

David Conolly and Mike Hay of Century 21 Noosa are taking the five-bedroom, fourbathroom house with pool, tennis court and dam at 96 Teewah Beach Rd to the market at 10am on the day.

Speaking with Mike Hay after he had just finished a private inspection, he said it was a “cracking property’’ that was creating good traction with interested parties from throughout Australia as well as overseas.

“It is an unbelievable property - so tranquil and very unique.

“We have been taking people on a Polaris to see the full extent of the holding - the dams, the kangaroos, the rainforest areas.

“It’s completely private while being on the doorstep of Noosa Heads.’’

Interest has been from as far afield as the UK but also from the Noosa and Sunshine Coast hinterland areas.

The Beach Stone House presents a rare lifestyle property, a holiday-let approved investment or a long-proven venue for weddings and events.

The pavilion style home has been thoughtfully designed to celebrate space, light and effortless indoor outdoor living.

It features open-plan living with soaring ceilings, wide-plank flooring and a statement fireplace, wrap-around veranda and in-ground

swimming pool.

The recently-renovated kitchen has been crafted to an exceptional standard by Gull Design bespoke joinery and interiors.

A central island and premium appliances elevate this entire zone, forming the heart of the open-plan kitchen, dining and living area.

There is a self-contained, two-bedroom guest retreat with kitchenette.

Outside, the property feels like a private resort. There is a full-size tennis court with pickleball line markings, a basketball court, large dam, greenhouse, solar system and extensive open space.

There are six-car garage spaces plus additional storage, a sunken fire pit and barbecue zone.

HEART OF HASTINGS ST

People who live in and around Hastings Street in Noosa Heads know how attractive the area is - both as a residential area or from an investment point of view.

Tom Offermann Real Estate’s Jesse Stowers

is marketing an exceptional piece of Hastings St in the way of a three-bedroom, four-bathroom, two-car furnished beach house on freehold land.

Across the street from Main Beach, 17 The Hastings at 30 Hastings St goes to auction Saturday, 31 January, at 12pm.

The Hastings is a landmark development in which every owner is responsible for their own upkeep of the individual beach houses.

“There is nowhere else in Hastings Street like it,’’ Jesse said.

“The response has been both local and interstate.

“It’s unique to have a property such as this. It is convenient and at the same time ideal to lock and leave.

“People are looking at it from a residential point of view as well as investment.’’

Rebuilt in 2023, it is attractive as an investments as it comes with building warranties still in place.

The free-standing, four-level beach house

has been designed by Innovate Architects, and has the ability to accommodate nine guests.

There is a lift or stairs to the main living area on the first floor. The classy fit-out includes beachy textures set against pastel greys and natural tones.

Fitted with oak flooring, the living areas blend with the well-designed U-shaped kitchen that features white, stone-topped, fluted/ plain timber cabinetry including a semi-island breakfast bar, a three-door icemaker fridge with plumbed-in water, double dish-drawers and induction cooktop, plus coffee station.

A north-facing undercover terrace comes with casual dining furniture.

Upstairs, the leisure space has a wet bar with wine fridge and shelving, custom storage and seating, also a sink-into sofa that doubles as a queen-size sofa bed – just in case.

On the west side, doors disappear revealing an expansive terrace with sandstone crazy paving, slide-away slatted timber privacy shutters and leisure furniture.

On the south side, with power and water connections installed, is an engineered space for a spa. The three bedrooms have built-in robes.

The carpeted premier bedroom suite, with rattan bedhead, on the second floor has floorto-ceiling windows, also an ensuite.

The second bedroom has the option of a king size or twin singles configuration and a bathroom nearby, and the third bedroom on the ground floor, with a double and a single bed has a bathroom with shower/bath.

The four bathrooms are timeless in design with white stone-topped single basin fluted timber cabinetry, designer mirrors, brushed brass tapware and varying styles of pastel wall

and floor tiles including finger and herringbone.

The hideaway, fully kitted-out laundry has a washer and dryer also access to the drying area; storage is plentiful including a very handy lock up owners store room; owners lockable cupboards and there are two car spaces.

The inventory is fully inclusive to suit visitors as well investors, and there is short term letting approval (STA) by Noosa Shire Council.

The Hastings features a number of beach houses that have been rebuilt, Jesse said, including 2, 15 and 19. Similarly, 9 and 10, have amalgamated into a single residence.

SUNRISE OPPORTUNITY

Set for auction in February with Jesse Stowers

A three-bedroom, four-bathroom, two-car furnished beach house 17/30 Hastings St, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 31 January, at 12pm. (526725)

A three-bedroom, four-bathroom, two-car furnished beach house 17/30 Hastings St, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 31 January, at 12pm. (526725)

A three-bedroom, four-bathroom, two-car furnished beach house 17/30 Hastings St, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 31 January, at 12pm. (526725)

is a four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house with pool at Sunrise Beach.

In an elevated position, the house at 30 Ventura St comes with ocean views and a northeasterly aspect.

It goes to the market at 11am on Friday, 6 February.

Meanwhile a brand-new four-bedroom, threebathroom duplex at 14B Wyandra St, Noosa Heads, is on the market at $3.25m.

Wyandra has been designed by Molti, and built by Archend, both highly respected companies.

It has quality built in through construction with immense concrete foundations, rendered

concrete block on every external wall and a thick suspended concrete slab between the upper and lower floor.

This creates a sound and insulation barrier as well as strength.

Jesse will have it open from 12pm on Saturday, 24 January.

ELYSIUM PROPERTY MAKES SENSE

A five-bedroom house in the Elysium estate at Noosa Heads is attracting interest ahead of auction on Saturday, 31 January.

Craig Taylor and Jasmine Taylor at Laguna Real Estate are taking the single-level house with two bathrooms and two-car garaging at 31 Stormbird Dve to the market at 11am.

“There is definite interest,’’ Craig said. “The property offers location and value, with the chance to refurbish further.’’

Set within a tightly-held enclave between Noosa Main Beach, Sunrise Beach and the Noosa River, the property offers the rare chance to secure a large five-bedroom family home on a 657sq m parcel with scope to improve, enhance and capitalise.

The solid brick residence has a flexible layout with two separate living areas anchored by a central kitchen and dining room.

The proportions and construction create an ideal foundation for those looking to add value in a premium location.

There is a drive-through double garage to provide secure parking for trailer, boat or extra vehicles.

Outdoors, there is a grassed, fully-fenced back yard.

Meanwhile, a five-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house, pool, on 2.51ha, orchard, bore, at 1157 Kin Kin Rd, Wolvi, has gone to contract after being listed for sale at offers over $1.250m considered.

A six-bedroom, three-bathroom house with pool on 1022sq m at 7 Signal St, Pomona, has been listed post auction at offers over $2m considered.

The elevated house offers dual-living or multi-generational living potential.

FORTHCOMING AUCTIONS

SATURDAY, 24 January

Agnes Water

• 9 Agnes St: Beachfront 2283sq m mixed-use site, 12pm, Gordon Christian 0417 206 500 McGrath Agnes Water

Sunshine Beach

• 12 Maher Tce: 6bed, 5bath, 3car house, pool, 12pm, Nic Hunter 0421 785 512 Tom Offermann Real Estate.

12 MAheRTeRRACe , SUNSHIN EB EACH

Imaginetheultimatelavishbeachhouseentertainer, cossettedconfidentlyontheprizeddune,viewing idyllicallynorth-eastfromtheNoosaNational Park Headlandwithexplosive180°views,acrossthe Coral Seaalongthecoastline toMooloolabaandmere minutes to squeakysand. Theinspired ravishing residence with6-bedrooms anddesigned byrenowned avantgardearchitectTim

Ditchfield,embracesandadvancestheidyllicsubtropical vernacularas wellaslivinglavidaluxe Lookbeyondthegallery-stylehallway.Expansivespaces albeitentertainingnirvanahasdisappearingdoors on twosides.Oneopens to theundercovermain terrace with‘secret’steps to therooftop terraceandeagle-eye elevatedviews;in-betweenis awide wallofglassalso capturingthespectacularsight.

Auction Saturday 24January12.00pm View Saturday 11.30am

Agent NicHunter 0421785512 nic@offermann.com.au

17/30 HASTINGS ST REET , NOOSAHEADS

Imagine asparklingincomparablebeachhouse 2-minutestosqueakywhitesand,hastheultimate sophisticatedaddressofHastingsStreet,witharray of sassyboutiques,galleries, cafes,barsandbeachside restaurants,andalongtheboardwalkis worldfamous NoosaNational ParkandSurfingReserve. Inthe veryheartofthebeachsidestripisTheHastings andset amongstpalmsisthecleverarchitect-designed,

free-standing4-levelbeachhouse,asmodernas tomorrow.Yournameisonthedoor! Stepinside, take thelift ortheeasystairstothemain livingareaand terraceonthe first floor. Beimmediately enthralled by theinspiredalbeit relaxedeleganceofa classy allinclusive fitoutincludingdesignerfurnishings, palette ofpastelgreyandnatural tones, executedtoa finitedegree.

Auction Saturday 31January12.00pm View Sunday 1.00pm -1.30pm

Agent JesseStowers 0414367282 jesse@offermann.com.au

12/169 GY MPIETERRACE , NOOSAVILLE

Whilstevokingelationandboasting aprivilegedsunsplashedfrontrow address,it’sallaboutladolcevita, aphrasethat capturestheItalianspiritofenjoyinglife, especiallywhenit’s apenthousecalled Varenna. It’salmost wrapped byexpansivepaned wallsand terracesangled to maximisethe75°perfectlynorth aspect.AdmiretheItalianbeach-inspired total reimagination,asophisticateddesigntending toward

simplicity,withgreatimportanceplacedonbeautifully executeddetails,inventiveuseofmaterials, yetpared backwithanunderstatedaesthetic.Naturallightinvites itselfindoors thankstobanks ofdisappearingdoors whichopen toover-sized terracesinvitingentertaining optionsgalore.Notforgettingsunsetsanddrinkingin thesensationalNoosaRiverviews.

Auction Saturday 31January1.00pm View

Saturday &Wednesday 11.00am -11.30am

Agent Eliza Coppin 0423726639 eliza@offermann.com.au

30 VENTURA ST REET , S UNRISEBEACH

Orientated to showcase CoralSeaviewsfrommultiple vantagepointswithinthischarmingandimmaculate homethathasbeenthoughtfullydesignedtowelcome abundantambientnaturallightalongwithfresh seabreezes,thereisa greatfeelingof comfortand atmosphere fromthemomentyou stepinside. Theopenplandesignfacilitatesseamlessinternal/ external flowto thewraparounddeckoffering covered

andalfrescospacetorelax,entertain,andsavourthe stunningseavista.Observe thewhalesontheirannual migratoryjourney,witness aglorioussunrise,and watch thewaves rollinallfromtheprivacyofhome. Positionedonlya fewminutes’ walk to thebeachand popularChaletcafé;plus, walkingdistancetoschools, shopsandparks:it’slifestyleandlocationbliss!

Auction Friday6 February11.00am View Saturday 11.00am -11.30am

Agent JesseStowers 0414367282 jesse@offermann.com.au

4/47 LO RIKEETDRIVE , PER EG IA NB EACH

Tightlyheld by itsoriginal owners since 1994,isthislightfilledsecond-floorapartmentshowcasingelevated sparklingoceanviews;withinthe covetedBougainvillea Sandsbuildingofonly five apartments,proudly positionedon aprimenorth-eastfacing cornerblock directlyoppositethebeachandVictory Park. Perfectlysituatedonthenorthernsideofthebuilding withbanksofglass to inviteinsunshineandframevista

-naturallightandoutlookare maximised,andgentle seabreezescirculatethroughouttheentire apartment. This wouldmakeafabulousholidayhomeor permanentsea-change,withpotential tovalue-add,in anultra-desirablebeachsidepocket,merefootsteps to thesandandsurf,and walkingdistancetothevibrant villagehub.

Auction

Saturday 7February11.00am

View

Saturday 1.00pm -1.30pm

Wednesday4.00pm- 4.30pm

Agent AdamOffermann 0475804467 adam@offermann.com.au

13 TA RIN AS TREE T, NO O SAHEADS

Restinggracefullywithina covetedenclaveofNoosa Heads,thischarmingQueenslander-style residenceisa refined expressionoftimeless coastalelegance,where privacy, warmthand relaxedsophistication callhome. Shelteredwithintheestablishedtropicalgardens,the homeoffersa sun-filledsanctuary-likeoasiswhile remainingjustmomentsfromHastingsStreet, Main BeachandSunshineBeach. Lovinglyappointed,the

residencerevealsthreegenerousbedroomsupstairs and twobathrooms, centredaroundlight-filledopenplanlivinganddiningspaces.Timber Frenchdoors withbrasshardwareopentothe coveredwraparound timberdeck,whilethekitchen’sserverywindow enhancestheseamless flowto outdoorentertaining. Theingroundpoolshimmersinthenorthernlight, creatingtheperfectbackdropforfamilygatherings.

Auction Saturday 7February12.00pm

View Saturday 10.00am -10.30am

Agent BeauLamshed 0402699303 beau@offermann.com.au

Tucked away in awhisper-quietloop streetframedby leafyestablishednativegardensandbackingdirectly ontoparkland,isthisabsolutelyimmaculatefamily home filled to thebrimwithcharmand warmth, andofferingclearpotentialfornotonlydualliving possibilitiesbutalso tovalue-add.

Long-term ownerssince2006havemeticulously maintainedand youcanfeelthelove throughout. Afull-

lengthcoveredtimberdeckonbothsidesofthehome offersintegratedindoor/outdoorlivingandwonderful spacetorelaxandentertain.

Within walkingdistancetoNoosaJunctionandNoosa FarmersMarkets;plus,lessthan10minutes to schools, NoosaMainBeach,NoosaRiverandriverfrontdining, andshopping;it’sshelteredfromthehustleandbustle whilstoffering exceptionalconvenience A 4 B 2 C 2

Auction

Saturday 7February1.00pm View

Saturday &Wednesday 11.00am -11.30am

Agent AdamOffermann 0475804467 adam@offermann.com.au

Imagineanirrefutable extravagance insomanyways: asignificantsand-fringedabsolutewaterfrontage, anever-to-be repeatedjetty,andoneofonlythree covetedsupersizedsitesontheNoosaRiverwith high-water-markboundariesanddazzling water viewsoptimisingtheperfectnortherlyaspect.The monumental1374m2siteiswithoutpeer.Luxury residencesareintrainforthe remaining two

waterfrontages,makingthisthe first andlastchance to secureanabsoluteaquaticparadise to treasure foreveronthewidetranquilreach.Prizedalsoforgood reasonisthe5-staraddressonHilton,atlucky88.Italso boastsNoosa’s finestprivate jetty. Approvedhouse plans by acclaimedBlightRaynerArchitects.

Auction Saturday21February11.00am

View Sat9.00am- 9:30am &Wed5.00pm- 5:30pm

Agent AdamOffermann 0475804467 adam@offermann.com.au

Agent RebekahOffermann 0413044241 rebekah@offermann.com.au

21 CRAN KS TREET , SU N SHIN EB EACH

Thereare homesthatwhisperofluxury,andthosethat declareitwithquietconfidence.At21CrankStreet, SunshineBeach, you findthelatter- acontemporary sanctuarythatfusesarchitecturalsophisticationwith effortless coastalliving.Everylineandmaterialspeaks thelanguageofmodernluxe,drawingtheoceaninto dailylife. Poisedonaneast-facingridge,it captures unbrokenoceanviewsandaneasystroll to Sunshine

BeachvillageandtheSurfClub.Expansive glazing floodstheinteriors withlight,whileopen-planliving flowstoa terraceand resort-stylepoolbelow. The kitchenis asculpturalcentrepieceforentertaining,with oceanvistasfromeveryangle.

Price $12.9M

View Saturday9.30am -10.00am

Agent Roark Walsh 0437447804 roark@offermann.com.au

Agent TomOffermann 0412711888 tom@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

34 BONAVIS TA CR E SCEN T, DOONAN

Admirethedriveway sculptedbybotanical-like gardens withlake,jettyandsubstantial contemporary residence poised to perfectly capturenature’sbestfromany angle. Marvelatthe over-sizedspaces,loftyceilings, picturewindows,endlessspottedgum floors,river stone fireplace andmarble-toppedkitchen.Lines areblurred to outdoorsviadisappearingdoorsto anentertainingareawithoutdoorkitchenandpath

to thepool.Upstairsincludes alavishsuiteretreat, matched by uberchicensuiteanddressingroom. Cloisteredamongstthetreesis aclassic20’s cottage withbedroomandbathroom; twostudioseachhave a bedroomandbathroom.Seeingisbelievingwhatthis exhilaratingestate,10-minsfromtheseaspray ofNoosa MainBeach,and café centralGympieTerrace,hasto offer!

Price $3.9M

View

Saturday 11.00am -11.30am

Agent

PeterTeWhata 0423972034 peter@offermann.com.au

14 BW YA NDRA ST REET , NOOSAHEADS

Discoveruber-contemporarysophisticationwiththisimaginative, PalmSprings–inspired residenceintheheartofcosmopolitanNoosaHeads.Strikingarchitecture and asoft whitecoastalpalettecreateinstantcurbappeal,whileinteriorsimpress withsoaring ceilings, wallsofglassandseamlessindoor–outdoorliving.Expansive open-planspaces extend to generous terracesand apearlescentpool,deliveringa refined everydaylifestyle.

Abespokekitchenfeaturesporcelain-topped cabinetry,integratedhigh-end appliances, abutler’spantryandeffortlessalfrescoentertainingwithbuiltinbarbequeandwinefridge.Engineeredoak floorsenhancetheupperlevel, complemented by timelessbathrooms,while aversatileground-floorsuitesuits guestsor ahomeoffice.Builtwithenduringquality,this five-starhomeismoments fromNoosaJunction,HastingsStreet, MainBeachandtheNationalPark.

A 4 B 3 C 2 D

Price $3.25M

View

Saturday 12.00pm-12.30pm

3/8 QUAMB YP LACE , NOOSAHEADS

Agent JesseStowers 0414367282 jesse@offermann.com.au

Perfectlysetontheshimmeringbanks oftheNoosaRiver,thisground-floor apartmentatLasRiaspresents ararechancetoenjoytruewaterfrontlivinginone ofNoosa’smosttightlyheldaddresses.Thoughtfullydesignedforcomfortandease, theopen-planlayout flowsseamlesslyfromthefullyequippedkitchenthroughto thelivinganddiningareas,beforespillingoutdoorstotheprivategarden terrace. Complete withbuilt-inBBQandlushsurrounds,it’stheperfectsettingfor entertainingorquietmoments by the water.Fullyfurnishedand ready to enjoy,the apartmentoffersanenviablelifestyleofmorningpaddles,longlunches,andgolden riversunsets.

A 2 B 2 C 1 D Price $4.65M View Wednesday 1.00pm -1.30pm

Agent Tim McSweeney 0411122331

tim@offfermann.com.au

RIVERFRONT BEAUTY

THERE are riverfront homes, and then there are residences that fundamentally redefine the relationship between architecture, landscape, and lifestyle.

Perfectly positioned on one of Noosa’s most revered stretches of the river, 41 Wyuna Drive is a rare convergence of natural theatre and contemporary refinement, comprehensively renovated in 2025 to an exceptional standard.

“Riverfront homes of this calibre, with a prized northeast aspect and private jetty, are incredibly rare in Noosa,” says Adrian Reed, Director and Founder of Reed & Co. Estate Agents.

“This property has been completely redesigned to maximise its position on the river, delivering an exceptional lifestyle opportunity in one of the area’s most tightly held waterfront streets.”

The 2025 renovation was extensive and uncompromising in its execution. Every element has been replaced, renewed or elevated.

The result is a residence that feels entirely new, while remaining deeply connected to its riverfront setting.

At the heart of the home, the quality designer kitchen is a true statement. Vast slabs of Italian sourced Arizona Quartzite form the island, benchtops and backsplashes.

Importantly, the property benefits from a current and highly sought-after short-term

holiday letting approval, significantly enhancing its appeal as a blue-chip lifestyle investment, premium holiday home, or permanent residence of distinction.

“Wyuna Drive, often referred to as Hideaway Island, is renowned for its strong sense of community, leafy central parkland and quiet exclusivity, all while remaining just moments from Hastings Street, Noosa Main Beach and the cafes and restaurants of Gympie Terrace,” says Adrian Reed.

SIGNATURE Features:

• Prime north-eastern facing riverfront position.

• Extensive full-scale renovation completed in 2025.

• Wide river frontage with panoramic views across a protected nature reserve.

• Long private jetty with natural sand beaches on either side.

• Four bedrooms, all with private ensuites.

• Master suite with travertine balcony, custom walk-in robe and feature ensuite.

• Designer kitchen with Italian Arizona Quartzite and premium European appliances.

• Private boat ramp and under deck storage for kayaks and watercraft.

• Current short term holiday letting approval

Address: 41 Wyuna Drive, Noosaville Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage

Inspect: Saturday 24 January 10.15am | Wednesday 28 January 1.30PM

Auction: Wednesday 4 February 1pm

Contact: Adrian Reed 0409 446 955, Donna Taylor 0414 554 214, Reed & Co. Estate Agents

Beach Stone House | Private Noosa Paradise on 36 Pristine Acres

Leave behind the hustle and bustle of daily life and retreat to your very own private sanctuary nestled within the renowned Noosa North Shore. Set on a breathtaking 14.46 hectares, this picture perfect haven delivers absolute seclusion while still placing you only moments from Noosa's world class surf beaches, vibrant dining precincts and the iconic Noosa National Park. Whether you are seeking a rare lifestyle property, a holiday let approved investment or a long proven venue for weddings and events, this remarkable estate offers it all.

The pavilion style home has been thoughtfully designed to celebrate space, light and effortless indoor outdoor living. The recently renovated kitchen is a true standout, crafted to an exceptional standard by GULL DESIGN Bespoke Joinery and Interiors. High quality finishes, bespoke joinery, a central island and premium appliances elevate this entire zone, forming the heart of the open plan kitchen, dining and living area. Outside, the property feels like your own private resort. A full size tennis court with pickleball line markings, a basketball court, large dam, greenhouse, solar system and extensive open space allow for kids, pets, four wheel drive exploring, golf buggy adventures and large gatherings. Six car garage spaces and abundant wildlife including kangaroos, koalas and native birdlife further enhance the sense of complete immersion in nature, all while being unbelievably close to the surf at Noosa North Shore, the Cooloola Beach Drive and the glitz and glamour of Hastings Street.

David Conolly 0438 259 956

Mike Hay 0417 624 059

SUNSHINE BEACH

Under Construction | Completion April 2026

OPENHOMES

Cooroy

Saturday24thJanuary

9.00AM -9.30AM53MapleStreet 312 OffersConsideredHinternoosa0415111 370

10.45AM -11.15AM 8DianellaCourt4 22 Offersover$1,195.000Hinternoosa0407730987

Doonan

Saturday24thJanuary

11.00AM -11.30AM34BonavistaCrescent 753

$3,900,000TomOffermann RealEstate0423972034

1.30PM -2.00PM 117ValleyDrive4 22 CONTACTAGENT Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505

1.30PM -2.00PM343Sunrise Road 546 OffersOver$2,895,000Hinternoosa0415111 370

2.15PM -2.45PM 17 MeadowCourt7 410PRICEGUIDE$3,950,000Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955

3.00PM -3.30PM 163ValleyDrive 536 BY NEGOTIATION Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955

3.45PM -4.15PM323Sunrise Road 758 PRICEGUIDE$5,000,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955

Eumundi

Saturday24thJanuary

10.30AM -11.00AM 4BooniahCourt3 22 OffersOver$1,369,000 Hinternoosa0415111 370

NoosaHeads

Friday23rdJanuary

11.00AM -11.30AM 9WhiteBeechRoad 432 $2,500,000TomOffermann RealEstate0409685211

12.00PM -12.30PM24 KatharinaStreet 222 Price From$2.5MCentury21ConollyHayGroup0438259956

12.00PM -12.30PM 2JanStreet 322 From$3,400,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0409685211

12.45PM -1.15PM2/10Natasha Avenue 322 ForthcomingAuctionCentury21ConollyHayGroup0438259956

Saturday24thJanuary

9.00AM -9.30AM713/61NoosaSpringsDrive 43.5 3BYNEGOTIATION Prestige PropertyGroupNoosa0415558656

9.00AM -9.30AM24 KatharinaStreet 222 Price From$2.5MCentury21ConollyHayGroup0438259956

9.30AM-10.00AM42CooranCourt4 33 PRICEGUIDE$9,000,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955

9.30AM -10.00AM 1ArkanaDrive5 34 BUYERSGUIDE$2,000,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505

9.45AM -10.15AM2/10Natasha Avenue 322 ForthcomingAuctionCentury21ConollyHayGroup0438259956

9.45AM-10.15AM758/61NoosaSpringsDrive 54.5 3BYNEGOTIATION Prestige PropertyGroupNoosa0415558656

10.00AM -10.30AM 13TarinaStreet 433 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0402699303

10.00AM -10.30AM31StormbirdDrive 522 AuctionLaguna RealEstate0421283951

10.30AM -11.00AM316/61NoosaSpringsDr 432 $3.3mONO JoeLangley RealEstate0419883499

10.30AM -11.00AM232/61NoosaSpringsDrive 32.5 2BYNEGOTIATION Prestige PropertyGroupNoosa0415558656

11.00AM -11.30AM 9WhiteBeechRoad 432

11.00AM -11.30AM27HoneyMyrtleRd 422

$2,500,000TomOffermann RealEstate0409685211

$2,450,000 Laguna RealEstate0434236 110

11.00AM -11.30AM 4NaturiStreet 422 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0475804467

11.00AM -11.30AM342/61NoosaSpringsDrive 322 $1,775,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0418980247

11.00AM -11.30AM314/61NoosaSpringsDr 332 Offerover$2.8m JoeLangley RealEstate0419883499

11.15AM -11.45AM 135/61NoosaSpringsDrive 33 2.5 BY NEGOTIATION Prestige PropertyGroupNoosa0415558656

11.30AM -12.00PM333/61NoosaSpringsDr 322 Offers over$2.65m JoeLangley RealEstate0419883499

11.30AM -12.00PM Parkridge |1713/5LakeviewRise 322 BUYERSGUIDE$3,300,000Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505

11.30AM -12.00PM33 WaranaStreet 423 BUYERSGUIDE$2,000,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0433641 158

12.00PM -12.30PM 1LakeEdgeDrive 32.5 2ForthcomingAuction Prestige PropertyGroupNoosa0415558656

12.00PM -12.30PM 2JanStreet 322 From$3,400,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0409685211

12.30PM -1.00PM 13/2HastingsStreet 221 $2,475,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0414367282

Sunday25thJanuary

1.00PM -1.30PM 17/30HastingsStreet 342 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0414367282

Wednesday28thJanuary

11.00AM -11.30AM 4NaturiStreet 422 Auction TomOffermann RealEstate0475804467 11.00AM -11.30AM27HoneyMyrtleRd 422

Laguna RealEstate0434236 110 1.00PM -1.30PM 19/49HastingsStreet 111 $3,850,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0423726639

Thursday29thJanuary

1.00PM -1.30PM8/2Banksia Avenue 321

NoosaNorthShore

Saturday24thJanuary

10.00AM -11.00AM 3PapertreeTrack1 13 AuctionInRoomsLaguna RealEstate0428711163

Noosaville

Saturday24thJanuary

9.00AM -9.30AM88HiltonTerrace AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0475804467

9.30AM -10.00AM71 WyunaDrive 442 BY NEGOTIATION Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955 10.00AM -10.30AM59MorindaCircuit3 2.52 O/O$1,500,000Cons.Laguna RealEstate0411328488 10.00AM -10.30AM 3GraniteCourt3 22 $2.295MillionRichardson &WrenchNoosa54474499 10.00AM -10.30AM1/110HiltonTerrace 332 $6,780,000TomOffermann RealEstate0421785512 10.00AM -10.30AM2/235GympieTce 321 Suitmid$2mbuyersLaguna RealEstate0407379893 10.15AM -10.45AM41 WyunaDrive 432 AUCTION:WED4THFEB,1PM Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955 11.00AM -11.30AM 7LaburnumCrescent 31+2 AuctiononsiteLaguna RealEstate0407379893 11.00AM -11.30AM 12/169GympieTerrace 332 AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0423726639 11.00AM -11.30AM 4MoorhenPlace 42.5 2O/O$1,995,000Cons.Laguna RealEstate0411328488 11.00AM -11.45AM 7CorinthiaCourt3 22 $2.95MillionRichardson &WrenchNoosa54474499 12.00PM -12.30PM 10 JuneCrescent 322 Offers ConsideredHinternoosa0415111 370 12.30PM -1.00PMTheWhiteley |213 SundewClose 322 BUYERSGUIDE$1,250,000Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505 1.15PM -1.45PM 9AsperaPlace 533PRICEGUIDE$3,650,000- $3,750,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955

Wednesday28thJanuary

10.00AM -10.30AM2/235GympieTce 321 Suitmid$2mbuyersLaguna RealEstate0407379893 11.00AM -11.30AM 7LaburnumCrescent 31+2 AuctiononsiteLaguna RealEstate0407379893 11.00AM -11.30AM 12/169GympieTerrace 332 AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0423726639 5.00PM -5.30PM88HiltonTerrace AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0475804467

Noosa Waters

Saturday24thJanuary

10.00AM -10.30AM22 SeacoveCourt4 22 OFFERS OVER$2,150,000Reed &Co.EstateAgents0433641 158 10.45AM -11.15AM 16 MizzenCourt4 22 CONTACT AGENTReed &Co.EstateAgents0433641 158 11.00AM -11.30AM25The Promontory4 42 BY NEGOTIATION Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955 11.45AM -12.15PM38TheAnchorage 542 BY NEGOTIATION Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955 12.30PM -1.00PM31ShorehavenDrive 442 BY NEGOTIATION Reed &Co.EstateAgents0409446955

PeregianBeach

Saturday24thJanuary

10.00AM -10.30AM 15 PaldaoRise 332 $2,500,000TomOffermann RealEstate0413319 879 10.00AM -10.30AM38 LowryStreet 532 $3,695,000TomOffermann RealEstate0413319 879 11.00AM -11.30AM 10/60PeregianEsplanade 221 $1,750,000TomOffermann RealEstate0413319 879 1.00PM -1.30PM4/47 LorikeetDrive 221 AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0475804467

Wednesday28thJanuary 4.00PM -4.30PM4/47 LorikeetDrive 221 AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0475804467

Pomona

Saturday24thJanuary

3.00PM -3.30PM32NumbyLane 31 16 Offers ConsideredHinternoosa0415111 370

SunriseBeach

Friday23rdJanuary

TomOffermann RealEstate0423726639

10.00AM -10.30AM1/73 SouthernCross Parade 432 $2,700,000TomOffermann RealEstate0409685211

Saturday24thJanuary

10.00AM -10.30AM1/73 SouthernCross Parade 432

$2,700,000TomOffermann RealEstate0409685211

10.30AM -11.00AM 18 BoxsellRise 53 3BUYERSGUIDE$3,075,000 Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505

10.30AM -11.00AM 6RidgewayStreet 432 $4,350,000

11.00AM -11.30AM30 VenturaStreet 422 Auction

TomOffermann RealEstate0437447804

TomOffermann RealEstate0414367282

11.30AM -12.00PM23 WoodlarkRise 422 BY NEGOTIATION Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505

1.00PM -1.30PM9/9 SeleneStreet 422 $2,950,000

TomOffermann RealEstate0413319 879

NoosaHeads

Saturday31stJanuary 11.00AM -11.30AM31StormbirdDrive 522

-12.30PM 17/30HastingsStreet

OPENHOMES

9.00AM -9.30AM6/43DukeStreet 221 $1,865,000

TomOffermann RealEstate0468922519

9.30AM -10.00AM21CrankStreet 432 $12,900,000 TomOffermann RealEstate0437447804

10.00AM -10.45AM1/10CoronaStreet 321 OffersOver$1.85mSunshineBeachRealEstate0417637697 10.00AM -10.30AM8/9PilchersGap

-12.00PM 12 MaherTerrace 644

-2.45PM 18

-10.30AM8/9PilchersGap 232

10.45AM -11.15AM860Sunrise Road 43 12 OffersOver$1,850,000 Hinternoosa0407730987

-12.30PM 13TarinaStreet 433 AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0402699303 1.00PM -1.30PM 4NaturiStreet

NoosaNorthShore

Friday30thJanuary 10.00AM -10.30AM96TeewahBeachRd5 46

Noosaville

-9.45AM

HOME FOCUS

WHAT’S NOT TO LOVE ABOUT A PENTHOUSE WITH PRIVATE ROOFTOP TERRACE AND SPA

WHAT is not to love when you can almost reach for the stars – five-stars that is, from the exclusive-use, over-generous, spirit-stirring sky roof of a penthouse? It ostensibly floats above the lush sub-tropical greenery, has wide postcard north-facing views including a glimpse of the Noosa River, and the location is equidistant Noosa Main Beach and Gympie Terrace central.

Let the good times roll knowing there is nothing like being spoilt for choice, whether a barbeque lunch under the shade sails, catching a few rays on the sun lounges, sharing sundowners with friends and cooling off with a splash in the spa. And that is just on the expansive rooftop.

Step inside. It is next level quiet, and the beachy aesthetic melds perfectly with the glam design. Wispy sheers float with the breeze, stone topped tables have complementary black pedestals, bentwood chairs, there are light timber accents and sumptuous sofas with peach-toned accessories such as pendants.

Every element combines to create a sunny state of mind with function and flair, while the clever open-plan design is calibrated to climate and the great outdoors – the everyday-is-aholiday contemporary lifestyle.

Extending the dining space is a terrace overlooking Munna Park plus the spiral staircase takes you to the rooftop.

The central hub is a naturally bright invogue kitchen with stone bench tops/breakfast bar, 2-pac cabinetry, and the very latest Miele appliances for those with a serious penchant for entertaining, or just creating a casual dinner party.

The carpeted bedrooms also have a refreshing new look. The master has a walkin robe, ensuite bathroom with bidet, and it opens to the east-facing terrace. Two additional

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bedrooms with built-in robes, also access terraces, also share a family-size bathroom and a separate toilet. The laundry is fully equipped.

“If you aspire to investing in a beautifully updated and sun-kissed penthouse,” enthuses

Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Eliza Coppin,

Address: 21/140 Noosa Parade, NOOSAVILLE Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage

Contact: Eliza Coppin 0423 726 639, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

“has an equally large sky terrace, also the premier address of Noosa Parade, this is a one-off grand opportunity that has never looked so good.”

“The central location too is superb. Nearby is Quamby Place, home to restaurants and

cafes, a bottle shop, general store and onwards is Hastings Street, Noosa Main Beach, and the Noosa National Park. Turn right out of Tropicana and head to Noosa Village, also Gympie Terrace restaurants and Noosa River activities including boat hire.”

YOUR OPPORTUNITY: VERSATILE DUAL-LIVING

OFFERING exceptional dual-living or multigenerational living potential, this spacious residence sits on a generous 1022m² block and features two fully self-contained levels, providing complete independence and flexibility for large families, extended relatives, or guests. This property also presents excellent rental potential - ideal for generating additional income, leasing one level while living in the other, or creating a profitable dual-income investment opportunity. With six bedrooms plus a dedicated office, the home is designed to adapt to every lifestyle.

Upstairs, beautiful hardwood floors span the main living areas, while the bedrooms are comfortably carpeted. The main bedroom is thoughtfully positioned separate from the additional bedrooms, with the living area creating a sense of privacy and separation. It also enjoys direct access to the balcony, offering a peaceful, retreat-like space with seamless indoor–outdoor flow.

A large kitchen with a servery anchors the upper level, perfectly suited for gatherings and day-to-day living - an entertainer’s delight. Downstairs, concrete tiles add durability and style

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to the second fully self-contained living space. Lifestyle comforts include a gas fireplace, inbuilt spa bath, and a sparkling saltwater pool. Solar power enhances energy efficiency, and a good-sized shed provides excellent storage or

workshop capacity.

The grounds feature established eureka lemon, meyer lemon, and mandarin trees, along with a herb garden, offering fresh produce right at home.

Address: 7 Signal Street, POMONA Description: 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 garage Price: Contact Agent Inspect: By Appointment

Contact: Craig Taylor 0421 283 951; Jasmine Taylor 0430 848 277, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

Located just one minute from Pomona Town Centre and 35 minutes from Hastings Street and Noosa’s Main Beach, this versatile home combines convenience and flexibility with a relaxed hinterland lifestyle.

BREATHTAKING VIEWS AND PRIME LOCATION

ENJOY one of Noosa’s most enviable riverfront positions with this stylish first-floor, north-facing apartment capturing breathtaking panoramic views across the Noosa River. Designed for effortless living and entertaining, it combines generous indoor-outdoor spaces with a prime Gympie Terrace address, footsteps from restaurants, cafes and boutique shopping.

The apartment boasts one of the largest balconies on the river, complete with a 6.5-metre motorised retractable awning for all-weather enjoyment. With space on the side terrace to store kayaks, paddleboards or even nurture a herb garden, this is an outdoor haven perfect for hosting family and friends or simply soaking up the iconic Noosa lifestyle.

Inside, plantation shutters, ducted reversecycle air-conditioning and a light-filled open plan design enhance year-round comfort. The well-appointed kitchen is finished with AEG appliances, a pyrolytic oven, abundant storage and a new dishwasher, making it ideal for the home entertainer. Three bedrooms, all with built-in robes, are serviced by two bathrooms, while a full internal laundry comes complete with Miele washer and dryer. A secure lock-up storeroom in the undercover car park provides additional space for golf clubs, bikes or fishing gear.

The boutique complex features a private

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tropical resort-style pool and spa and multiple visitor car parking spaces, offering flexibility for permanent living, weekend escapes or holiday letting (subject to STCA). This is a rare opportunity to secure a spacious riverside retreat with lifestyle, location and convenience all in one.

Address: 2/235 Gympie Terrace, NOOSAVILLE Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage

Contact: Melanie Butcher 0407 379 893, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

5 A 2 B 2 C

•PrimeBlue chiplocationintheheartofNoosaHeads

•Exceptionalscopefor builders, renovators or value-addbuyers

•Solid brickconstruction,longtermdurabilityona 657m2allotment

•Two separate livingareas,centralkitchenanddining

•Fully fencedgrassedbackyardperfect forchildrenandpets

•Doublegaragewithdrive-throughaccess,idealfor atrailerorboat

•Close to Sunshine BeachPrimary andHighSchools

•6 Minutes to NoosaJunction,HastingsStreet,MainBeach, Gympie Terraceand NoosaRiver

AUCTION

OnSite Sat31stJanuary 11am VIEW

Saturdays10- 10.30am Or By Appointment

CraigTaylor 0421283951

3 A 1.5 B 2 C

JasmineTaylor 0430848277

•Callingsavvy buyers,investors, builders, downsizers-locationlocation!

•Leave thecar at home-cafes,restaurants,ferry,Yacht Club aneasy stroll

•Only250m to theNoosaRiver’s sandybeachesandparklands

•Charmingsinglelevel cottage, 3bedrooms, hugeworkshop/garage

•Recentlyrenovatedinternally,new kitchen, sleek bathroom;aircon

•Low maintenance,solid brick, neat presentation,excellent location

•Quiet corner blockwithgreat potentialinatightlyheldpocket

•Just7 minutes to HastingsStreet;livein, invest,renovate, rebuild-a rare opportunityin abluechiplocality

AUCTION

OnSite Sat14thFeb at 11am VIEW Sat& Wed11-11.30am

Melaniebutcher 0407379893 mel@lagunarealestate.com.au