Are you a member of the Noosa Waters Residents Association?Membership is just $20 p.a. (includes Neighbourhood Watch)

Join online at www.noosawaters.org or send cheque with uour name and address to:NWRA, PO Box 197, Noosaville Qld 4566

Noosa Waters – What a great place to live!This was the promotional marketing phrase for Noosa Waters but is also the heartfelt mantra of all who have had the good fortune to live in this beautiful place ever since!

But Noosa Waters is not just about the physical place, it has its’ own story to tell and boasts an active, dynamic community and Residents Association which offers many opportunities to meet new friends and neighbours at organized NW social events or by joining activities from diverse range featured on Noosa Waters own website www.noosawaters.org.One such event was the 2010 Kayak Challenge shown above. This was organized by then Boating Convenor, Barry Maloney as part of the evolving Sports & Social Group program of activities. With the support of then President, Gary Trevithick and various teams, Barry also masterminded the Q150 time capsule project, the first disco BBQ, started the Boating group and inspired members to “just have a go! Make it happen!” Members did generously open their homes and hearts to their community, facilitating a wealth of activities and events that could not have happened otherwise. The cornerstone to

the rapid evolution and success of the group was the website made available thanks to webmaster resident, Howard Martin, reinforced with newsletters and letter drops made possible by volunteers. Members can join any of the existing groups or start a new one by following the prompts on the Sports & Social webpage.

Noosa Waters Enters a New Era…. By Digging Up The Past - What Lies Beneath?

Residents may have wondered what was happening when they saw the digger and activity by the fountain. Was there perhaps a drainage problem, or had buried treasure been found? It had! Buried for ten years to the very day – June 6th, Queensland’s birthday – was the historic Q150 Noosa Waters time capsule. This contained information reflecting news and views and various aspects of life in 2009 such as the technology available, cost of living items, events and issues of the time. It also housed Noosa Waters archive documents and newsletters from 1986 when the Estate was being constructed and marketed; background to the formation of Noosa Waters Residents Association in 1997 and NW Neighbourhood Watch; details about the historic landscaping Partnership Agreement with Noosa Council in 2000; the evolution of the NW Sports & Social Group in 2009 as well as information about past working bees, special projects, multiple campaigns fought to protect the NW property, amenity and lifestyle, community fund raising and local support initiatives undertaken by active members from each generation of the Association.The capsule was to be opened in ten years time, on Thursday, July 6th, a commitment honoured by current President, James Taylor with Noosa Council. Similar information will be added up to this date to be re-opened in 15 years time, Queenland’s 175th birthday celebration!The project pays tribute to the many achievements of those from the early days to now, marking the end of an era. It also marks the beginning of a new one as the Association reviews all aspects of its operations to plan for the future, ensuring it aligns with changing demographic needs and aspirations, technical advances and external factors.Have your say and be ready to contribute to the way ahead for your Association!

My fellow Noosa Waters residents --- ask not what your community can do for you, ask what you can do for your

community.....with apologies to John F Kennedy; Brett de Chastel (2015)

2 ISSUE 79- WINTER EDITION 2019

the options was prepared by a landscape architect and distributed to NWRA members for comment.The replies have been collated. The consensus was colourful feature trees for the roundabouts, shrubs for the understorey. There was a clear message not to use Callistemon Little John because of its already prolific use throughout the estate. For the chicane, the tree choice was Queensland Kauri with its narrow and high canopy so as not to interrupt the view over the park.Update: Since this last meeting with Council, we have been advised that there has been an increase in the budget for roadside gardens and we are hopeful of seeing an improvement. We were also told that funding for the palm reduction proposal was not approved by the Councillors, but some minor reduction may still take place, using the regular budget.

NWRA Submission to Draft Noosa Town PlanThe Association made a submission on the Draft Town Plan that was recently out for consultation. We supported the proposal to regulate short term rentals so that residents whose amenity is being affected have access to a complaints system. We did not support the proposal for the Police to deal with noise complaints because they prioritise their workload and noise complaints will often not receive attention when they should.We also raised the problem that external lighting with LED globes can become a nuisance if not installed with consideration for neighbourhood amenity. We have noted a rising number of complaints involving this issue and as this type of light becomes more common, problems will only worsen if not dealt with soon.NB If you have outdoor LED lighting on your property please be considerate of your neighbours and ensure that the light is hooded so that the lighting is not visible beyond your property. These lights are exceptionally bright for long distances and can severely affect the amenity of your neighbours.

Proposed Updated Noosa Waters Informational BookletThe Association will soon release an information booklet aimed at new member recruitment. It contains a brief overview of Noosa Waters Estate and the Association, answers to some frequently asked questions, some useful contact information and urging them to become a member. It is very important that we grow our membership to remain influential on matters that affect members’ amenity. This will be distributed to all new arrivals and a digital copy will be available on our website.

Ideas Invited for New Noosa Waters ProjectsThe Association is looking for small Noosa Waters projects that would benefit our general community. If you have an idea for consideration, we would like to hear about it.

James TaylorPresident NWRA

The Noosa Waters Residents Association (NWRA) has been very busy since our last newsletter.

The Christmas Music in the Park event organised by Paul McDonald and his volunteers was exceptionally well attended this year. The number of people attending was more than planned for and Paul is going to add a social group on our website so volunteers can join in to help with the running of this year's event. If you have experience in event activities and in particular amplification (modest) of music, Paul would like to hear from you.

Sports & Social Group

Kerry Boulton and the Sports and Social sub-committee have done a great job coordinating the Christmas lights judging and the very popular Christmas flotilla. The Meet ‘n Greet social event, where residents come to meet their neighbours, is also very popular and was well attended.

The committee also organised a social sausage sizzle to celebrate the opening of the Q150 time capsule, buried on Queensland Day, 2009. There were cheers all round when the contents were found to be intact! Thanks to everyone who helped and supported these events.

Good News About Speed Reduction in the CanalSix months ago we asked Maritime Safety Qld to schedule more patrols by water police and fisheries to deter speeding inside Noosa waters. Residents report that there was a noticeable improvement in compliance, which was very pleasing.

Landscaping MattersIn January we received a lot of feedback from members on a Council proposal to reduce the number of palms because the upkeep was consuming too much of the budget. Just fewer than 80% supported a sensible reduction in palm numbers, but almost all expressed some concern about the deterioration of the roadside gardens.The deterioration of the roadside landscaping was the top of the agenda item at the Committee’s scheduled half-yearly meeting with the Council. The key points coming out of this meeting were that the service standard for these gardens requires care and attention either monthly or quarterly, depending on location. The service currently being delivered is well below what is required and that may account for the plant loss and otherwise poor condition. Also, water needs to be turned on during dry periods because the gardens are surrounded by concrete and bitumen with inadequate access to a natural water source.Noosa Council is proposing to upgrade two of the roundabouts and the chicane along Shorehaven Drive. A comprehensive schematic of

Noosa Waters Residents Association - President’s Report

Annual General MeetingThe Annual General Meeting is on 24th September and we will be calling for committee nominations. If you are interested in nominating and would like to know more, please contact one of the Committee –see back page for contact details or view on-line www.noosawaters.org

ISSUE 79- WINTER EDITION 2019 3

The Constitution for our Association was last reviewed 20 years ago, but now needs updating because we are in a very different era with many different challenges and opportunities. We have formed a working group who are working on bringing the Constitution up to date and to be considered at our AGM.An important change that we will be asking members to consider, is to amend the Constitution to broaden the membership to include a new, Social (non-voting) membership initiative, to enable those who do not currently reside in Noosa Waters, to participate in our social events officially and inclusively while also contributing financially.It is proposed that this Social membership would involve a nominal membership fee to contribute to the operational and administrational costs to the Association. This Social membership would be a requirement for non-residents to be able to actively participate in future Noosa Waters events and activities and that would operate under defined terms and conditions, offering best security and protections for all.It is envisaged that this Social membership would bring about a number of benefits to NWRA members, associated friends and supporters including:• Clarity for organisers of any future approved NW events or

activities re insurance protection and accountability.• Capacity to expand the range and scope of approved NW

community events and activities.• Provision of a welcoming, inclusive link for non-resident

supporters of the Assn and its events and activities, - including former residents, many of whom have played a significant role in the development of multiple aspects of our Noosa Waters lifestyle and who may wish to maintain their involvement in our activities.

• Ability for the Association to retain and benefit from the skills, knowledge, experience and friendships that could otherwise be lost when active former members move from the Estate for whatever reason.

• Potential for a broader community membership base, which could help to ensure the success, existence and creative expansion of current and potential new Noosa Waters Social Group activities or events.

• Pro-active connection of Noosa Waters to the wider local community contributing to the community social capital.

Vicki CathcartSecretary, NWRA

Secretary’s Report

WaterwatchWaterwatch Revetment Wall AlertEach year the Association assists Noosa Council to inspect the revetment walls looking for the risk of subsidence due to the seabed slumping. Over 99% of the inspections take place from a boat on the water but, in a few instances there are obstructions and the Council officer may walk along a jetty to gain a better view. As all Noosa Waters jetties are on Crown land, they are authorised to do this.The annual inspection for 2019, was completed recently. The areas that have had rock armour installed previously to prevent further subsidence are all satisfactory. A further 28 properties that were not treated previously, are starting to show signs of subsidence. These will be closely monitored by the Council and will eventually need remediation.During the inspections, it was noted that several properties have revetment wall panels that have fractured (cracked) through the entire thickness of the wall. All waterfront owners are urged to inspect the revetment walls on their waterfront for signs of cracking.If you do find cracks there are some preventative measures that you can take to prevent collapse like stainless steel bracing across the damaged sections. If no action is taken and a collapse occurs, the repair bill will be very high and is usually not covered by home insurance. The walls are on the homeowners land and it is the owner’s responsibility to repair any damage. Please note: this is a different situation to the past revetment wall issue where the problem was that the canal bed (Crown Land) was slumping. Cont’d

Noosa Waters Residents Association - Management Committee Reports

4 ISSUE 79- WINTER EDITION 2019

Noosa Waters Residents Association - Sports & Social Groups

Lock and WeirThe lock and associated infrastructure is now 25 years old and shows signs that parts will need replacing soon. The salinity pump that replenishes canal had an expensive rebuild last year. The fencing around the lock area needs major refurbishment this year, the lock gates will need refurbishing or replacing soon. Noosa Council has advised that the lock levy will be rising to pay for this extraordinary work. We have advised that residents would prefer this increase smoothed out over several years rather than levies fluctuating from one year to the next.

FountainWe often receive inquiries about the water fountain and its operating times. The water fountain only operates during daylight hours. Once every four weeks Council turns it off for seven days. The area then dries out and kills any algae in the fountain obviating the need to use harsh chemicals that would eventually end up in the canal. The water flow in the fountain is recirculated from the canal and it operates purely for aesthetic reasons. Each night a salinity pump replenishes the water in the canal with water from Noosa River. The canal water is replaced about every five weeks.

Frank Matus

Waterwatch (continued)

Sports and Social Group ReportChristmas Lights CompetitionIt was with great pleasure that the NWRA Social Committee judged the Christmas lights on December 17th and 18th. There were three winners within each category and all put an enormous effort into their displays, they were fantastic.Congratulations to all!

Winners - Canal block homes:45 The Peninsula - Agnes & Don Reed127 Shorehaven Drive - Sandi & John Cobb9 Riverbreeze Avenue - Geoff & Edith Neilsen

Meet & Greet Event

This year’s Meet and Greet was a resounding success and a lovely night with lots of new people who now call Noosa Waters home, as well as many established residents attending to welcome our new residents. We were lucky with the weather as the storm threatening on the horizon held off until the end and didn’t spoil our fun.

Thanks so much to all the members of the Noosa Waters Sports and Social Group for their hard work to put this event together - and again for the Q150 time capsule opening sausage sizzle. Thank you to the wonderful gentlemen on the BBQ for their cheery support and cooking expertise. The Meet & Greet event was catered by Bailey Kitchen and everyone enjoyed their delicious goodies. Suzie Smead was the lucky winner of the bottle of Moet and other winners were equally delighted with their prizes. A special thank you goes to Bec Fraser, who donated some lucky door prizes of lovely products and services from Rodan & Fields and Sensibly Nourished.

Winners - Dry block homes:102 Shorehaven Drive - Joe & Finn Corcoran1/8 Bluefin Court - Jenny & Mike Keys2/15 Bluefin Court - Paul & Judy Best

ISSUE 79- WINTER EDITION 2019 5

Noosa Waters Residents Association — Sports & Social GroupsNoosa Waters Residents Association — Sports & Social Groups

Our small mixed social golf group meets at 8.00am in the winter months and 7.00am otherwise on the first and third Fridays of the month at Noosa Par 3 for a fun 9 holes of golf followed by coffee at Gibson’s to share jubilation or commiseration after the game.New players are always welcome. The coordinator Di Nicol can be contacted for further information on 0403 189 663 or tonydi@thenicols.com

Di Nicol

NWRA Mixed Social Golf Group

Share Investor Social GroupThe Share Investors meet once a month to share ideas and learn more about share investing. There is extensive experience in the group and new investors are welcome. They meet on the first Thursday of every month at 14:30. The venue sometimes changes so contact the group (online) for details about the next meeting.

James Taylor, Group Convenor

The group has three to four get togethers a year. A great Boat Rally was held in February, with some eight boats participating. Boat crews were presented with some interesting questions to help them navigate up the Noosa River to Lake Cootharaba, and returning to Noosa Sound for a picnic lunch.Our latest boating get together was held in April. A great success and a beautiful day on the water. Some seven boats joined our fun run down to Lions Park, Noosa Sound for a luncheon feast, and a game of cricket.Our next boating get together is being planned. Come and be in it. If you own a boat come and join us, those without boats are most welcome to join us by contacting the boating group and we will try to allocate you to one of the available boats. To do this, simply go to the Noosa waters Residents Association web page, then to the Sports and social Group and select the Boating Group. See you on the water.

Peter and Barbara Sheerin

Boating Group

Friday 18th October 20195pm - 8pm

You are warmly invited to attend our annual gala event for 2019.

The Catalina has recently had an amazing makeover and is now almost double in size, with plenty of comfortable seating to make this a perfect venue for our event this year.We will be cruising for three hours along our beautiful Noosa River. Tickets are $85 per person - included is a complementary arrival drink and delicious gourmet food while cruising. A cash bar will be operating onboard. Tickets will be on sale via the Noosa Waters website (noosawaters.org) from late August and invitations will also go out closer to the event. We hope you can join us for this enjoyable and fun evening.Kerry BoultonChairperson, Noosa Waters Social Group

Noosa Waters Social Group Annual Gala Event

SAVE THE DATE

6 ISSUE 79- WINTER EDITION 2019

Noosa Waters Residents Association — Out and About

Bloke’s Lunch

Blokes Lunch celebrated 10 years with their monthly lunch at the Boathouse Restaurant on June 28th. Started by Barry Maloney (dec’d) as part of the Noosa Waters Sports and Social Group in 2009, this popular activity has morphed over the years, and as male residents in Noosa Waters increasingly invited guests to our lunches, the demographic broadened. With the emphasis on socialising over a meal with drinks, the informal program has remained very popular. Each lunch regularly attracts 40 - 50 blokes with 48 present in June. While the focus

on venues has narrowed in recent years to supporting local venues, in the early days Barry organised boat trips to Boreen Point to lunch at the Apollonian Hotel, Orange Pizza on Sunrise and the Cooroy Hotel, to name a few. Barry’s wife Dorothy attended our June lunch and shared memories of those times with Barry. Dorothy was part of the initial team of

women who started Thursday Girls Lunch around the same time. She shared her conversation with Barry and he realised the fun times ahead for the ‘girls‘. He took Dorothy’s comment - ‘ Well you organise something for the blokes!’ to heart and both lunches are still going 10 years on!Dorothy received a bouquet of flowers on behalf of the blokes as special thanks for her continued support. If you are interested in attending Blokes Lunch please contact David Brown on - dhbrown@optusnet.com.au

Thursday Girls LtdThe Thursday Girls meet on the last Thursday of the month for either Lunch in a local restaurant or an afternoon event in a private home to raise funds for an Educational Support Progamme in our Noosa Shire State Schools.Meet new people whilst providing children from disadvantaged backgrounds with the financial opportunity to be able to participate with their classmates in educationally approved school activities which would normally be beyond the means of their families.

Contact Neridah Rooseboom 0408 882 512

Thursday Girls Committee Pat, Di, Carol, Robbie, Neridah, Liz

This year has seen some great rides within our group. Some of our riders have passed the 7000 Km mark, incredible considering the age group - four riders over 70 and six over 64!Rides are generally 40-75 km per session, with a good chinwag for coffee at our sponsors, Gibsons, after the ride.

We look forward to a few more new faces this year, so if you are considering a ride, come along and join us. There is certainly no pressure to compete!Peter Sheerin, Cycling Coordinator. 0409 040 778

Noosa Waters Cycling Group

ISSUE 79- WINTER EDITION 2019 7

NWRA Neighbourhood Watch & Water WatchNew Web PagesWith the help of Webmaster Howard, we have made some cool enhancements to the two Neighbourhood Watch pages on the Residents Association website.Firstly, we can now include

two photos in incident reports. So, if you report an incident to Neighbourhood Watch you can include photos of graffiti, vandalism, suspicious vehicles etc. Secondly, the general NW web page has been divided into two sections. The left column continues to display static general info about NW, but the new column on the right provides links to PDF documents. If you go to this page you can click on the blue document link and an informative PDF will be downloaded. If there is something worth sharing please send it to us so we can post it on the web page.

Home SecurityIf you are contemplating beefing up your domestic security, it’s worth considering a surveillance system.There are numerous systems available from local electronics retailers and the quality and affordability has improved significantly in recent times. The challenge is deciding the best fit for your circumstances.Here are some things to consider:• Get the highest video resolution you can afford because it’s no

good if you can’t see the detail. The minimum should be HD (high definition) also referred to as 1080p. Beware of cheaper systems marketed as “HD” but in reality are not.

• Some domestic systems now offer 4K Ultra high definition which has four times the resolution of HD and produces video with great clarity.

• One brand to consider, recommended by Choice and Tech Life Australia magazine, is Netgear’s Arlo Pro 2 HD and Arlo 4K Ultra HD. Both packages include a base station with a choice of two or more cameras (which can be added later). Cameras are completely wireless and weather proof with rechargeable batteries, which means they can be mounted anywhere as long as they are in range of your Wi-Fi. Batteries claimed to last 3 to 6 months between charges. A big plus is the inclusion of a rolling 7 days’ worth of cloud storage!

There are numerous other smart devices such as video door bells which connect to your smart phone providing security enhancement for a reasonable price.

Complex Security continues to provide an essential component of our efforts to minimise crime in our estate with their regular patrols.

Useful websites worth checking outwww.scamwatch.gov.au – free sub - keep up with latest scamswww.fairtrading.qld.gov.au – know your rights, avoid being taken for a ride.www.moneysmart.gov.au – tips on safely managing your money.www.thinkuknow.org.au – your kids are more tech savvy than you are.Incident reports. Please continue to provide Gerald with info about incidents in our estate so we can all stay informed. Your privacy will always be respected in accordance with your request!Thank you for continuing to support your Neighbourhood Watch.

Gerald Theron , NW NHW Co-ordinator

Noosa Outrigger Canoe Club (NOCC)Noosa Outrigger crews will represent Australia Three women’s crews from the Noosa Outrigger Canoe Club are currently training hard for the International Va’a Federation World Distance Championships, being held in Mooloolaba from 9 -16 August 2019. With only one Australian crew per age division qualifying for the World Distance Championships, the Noosa Club has done extremely well to have the three women’s crews as the fastest qualifiers in the Nation in their respective divisions, namely Senior Master Women (50+), Golden Master Women (60+) and Platinum Master Women (70+). The Noosa Outrigger Canoe Club also has two Master Women (40+), Flea White (a Noosa Waters resident) and Paz Hegarty, who have been selected in a pool of 10 paddlers from throughout Australia from which their crew and reserves are chosen, in this highly competitive age division. For further information about the International Va’a Federation World Distance Championships 2019, see http://www.ivfiv.org/2019-world-distance-champs.htmlJo Searle

Noosa Waters resident, Flea White, racing an OC1

DisclaimerNoosa Waters Residents Association (Inc.) PO Box 197 Noosaville 4566

The information contained in this publication has been obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. No responsibility for error or omission, can be accepted.

Interested persons should rely on their own enquiries.

Photo credits: Kerry Boulton, David Brown, Carole Hoffenberg,

Catalina Cruises, Mike Pallot, Peter Sheerin

NWRA Management CommitteePresident James Taylor 0419 414 141 president@noosawaters.orgVice President Vacant vice-president@noosawaters.orgSecretary Vicki Cathcart secretary@noosawaters.orgTreasurer Chris Strawson 0417 559 928 treasurer@noosawaters.orgLandscaping Vacant landscaping@noosawaters.orgWaterwatch Frank Matus 0400 225 381 waterwatch@noosawaters.org Membership David Brown 0412 292 018 membership@noosawaters.orgCommittee Dick Patterson 5449 9288 d_jpatterson@hotmail.comCommittee John Lee 0417 733 061 jwlee@ozevents.com

Sports & Social GroupsChairperson Kerry Boulton 0404 886 403 chair@ssg.noosawaters.orgSecretary Lysette Van Dooren 0428 295 452 secretary@ssg.noosawaters.orgTreasurer Chris Strawson 0417 559 928 treasurer@ssg.noosawaters.org

Other ContactsAdvertising Howard Martin 0417 745 679 admin@noosawaters.orgNewsletter Narelle Hall 0400 358 302 editor@noosawaters.orgWebmaster Howard Martin 0417 745 679 webmaster@noosawaters.org

NWRA Events Calendar (Please see website for full details)NWRA AGM 7 pm Tuesday, 24th September 2019 Good Shepherd Lutheran College ChapelChristmas Lights Judging Monday 16th December (wet blocks) Tuesday 17th December (dry blocks)

Canal-side Christmas Music Wednesday 18th December - 7pm for 7:15pm

Christmas Flotilla Friday 20th December - 6.45pm for 7pm Course map: http://noosawaters.org/events.html

Annual Meet and Greet Friday, 13th March, Croquet Club, 5pm - 7pm

Thursday Girls’ Lunches Last Thursday Feb-Nov. RSVP essential Bookings: Neridah Rooseboom 0408 882 512 Blokes’ Lunches Last Friday of every month. RSVP essential Bookings: David Brown 0412 292 018

Annual NWRA Event Friday, 18th October - Catalina Cruise (see ad)

Useful Phone NumbersComplex Security 5447 7566 0417 450 854SES 132 500Coastguard - Emergency 5449 7670Coastguard - General 5474 3695Noosa Council 5329 6500RSPCA 5449 1371Wilvos Wildlife Rescue 5441 6200

Emergency Numbers Police Noosa 5440 8111 Noosa Waters Neighbourhood Watch Life Threatening 000 Police Link 131444 Co-ordinator & Treasurer - Gerald Theron Non-emergency 131 444 Police M’dore 5475 2444 [24 hr] gtheron@internode.on.net Complex Security 5447 7566 Hoon Line 134 666 0416 298 585

TO JOIN Noosa Waters Residents Association:Just $20 p.a. (includes Neighbourhood Watch)

Join and pay online: www.noosawaters.orgor send cheque with your name and address to:

NWRA, PO Box 197, Noosaville 4566A membership application is included with this newsletter

2019 NWRA Member Fees Now Due!

Noosa Waters Residents Association2019 Annual General MeetingGood Shepherd Lutheran College

7pm Tuesday 24th September 2019You are invited to attend NWRA AGMCome and have your say about the future of Noosa Waters and your

Association