Former Mayor Tony Wellington is guest author at a footpath soiree on 18 February at Annie’s Books on Peregian where he will talk about his new book, Wild About Noosa
“Tony Wellington has been a friend of ours for many years – we were aware of his superb photography before he entered politics, and we are thrilled to see him return to his art with the publication of this very exciting new book,“ bookstore owner Annie Grossman said.
“Our evening with Tony is going to be a fun and informative start to our events for 2021.“
Wild About Noosa celebrates the diverse range of wildlife that resides in the Noosa area. With superb colour photographs and text by former Noosa Mayor Tony Wellington, this book is a passionate ode to a much-loved locale. Noosa has enjoyed over half a century of pioneering conservation effort, with the outcomes now evident in its remarkable biodiversity. Birds, mammals, reptiles and insects are all featured in this spectacular coffee-table, hard-cover book.
Tony Wellington has been a photographer, politician, published author, freelance writer, artist, film-maker, lecturer, musician and social commentator. His bestselling book Noosa & Cooloola: Celebrating 50 years of Noosa Parks Association was published in 2014.
Tony graduated from Sydney’s Macquarie University in 1976 with a BA majoring in Mass Media and Communications. He received the University Prize for his media studies.
He has worked on a freelance basis in the film and television industry, written books and articles, lectured in media, had exhibitions of his paintings around Australia, run folk clubs, recorded a CD of original songs, worked as a photographer, and published a regular political newsletter.
He is a father of three and keen surfer. Living in the hinterland of Queensland’s premier holiday destination, Noosa, he gets to surf world-class point breaks and indulge his fascination with the natural environment. Tony was Mayor of Noosa Council until April 2020.
The free author talk will be held at Annie’s Books on Peregian, 8 Kingfisher Drive, Peregian Beach at 6pm on Thursday 18 February. Phone 5448 2053.
