Spring...
is traditionally the busiest season in the real estate market, especially in the Peregian Community.
Many families prefer to move during school holidays, making it a prime time to sell.
If you're considering taking advantage of this increased buyer activity, it's important to start preparing early.
Begin by booking an appointment with our team. We'll discuss current market conditions, evaluate your property's value, outline our marketing plan, and suggest improvements to enhance your sale price. Often, small updates can significantly boost your final sale amount.
Get started now to make the most of the spring market!
Under Contract:
1 Jamaica Street, Peregian Beach
37 Gainsborough Crescent, Peregian Springs
On The Market:
26 Koel Circuit, Peregian Springs
5 Godwit Place, Peregian Springs
31 Lakeside Drive, Peregian Springs
89 The Avenue, Peregian Springs
64 Peregian Beach Drive, Peregian Beach
3 Beachwood Place, Peregian Springs
COMMUNITY A WELCOME NOTE
AUGUST 2024 | ISSUE 8
Front Cover - Laguna Lookout, Noosa National Park
Welcome to the August edition of Hello Community, and the last month of Winter!
This month’s cover features Noosa’s Laguna Lookout, a perfect spot to relax and soak in the stunning views with minimal effort. It’s especially popular at sunset.
Wildflower season is just around the corner, and last time we checked there are still spots available for various guided walks during the Sunshine Coast Wildflower Festival.
Our dining review this month takes us on a culinary journey to Greece or at least, it felt that way! And, to celebrate national dog day in August why not treat your furry friend to some homemade biscuits Some of the ingredients act as natural de-wormers for dogs, who knew! Check out the local cooking page in this issue.
August is also buzzing with events, including a Street Fair, a Mini Music Festival, and a local Jazz Festival.
We’d love to hear your stories or learn about your upcoming events. Please email info@hellocommunity.com.au
Warm Wishes,
Krys Krys Stedman Hello Community Manager
COMMUNITY EVENT SPOTLIGHT
SISTERS OF INDIA WEBSITE LUNCH LAUNCH
Following a wonderful Fabrics of India tour in January 2023, Peregian Springs local, Sharon Stevens has been helping develop Sisters of India.
The concept for Sisters of India developed when Sharon heard Suman's story. Suman is Nepalese and during covid both her parents passed away. She was left in the care of her Uncle who coerced her into travelling to Mumbai with him where he sold her into prostitution. From Mumbai her handlers moved her to Ahmedabad, Gujarat. That’s where Suman was rescued from prostitution, provided with housing and taught to sew
Sisters of India started with just Suman however, as all good stories go, they have now rescued 10 disadvantaged ladies and through the efforts of Sisters of India are providing them with a steady source of income after being taught how to sew
All the products made by the Sisters of India are made from recycled sarees or recycled denim These products are beautiful, colourful and a joy to work w
Sisters of India Team Member Australia
Sharon Stevens
Sisters of India Lunch Guest Speaker Captain Deborah Lawrie AM
Come along to our Lunch Launch at Sole Restaurant 10 Seaward Lane Marcoola , Thursday 22nd August 12.30pm.
Detail of the lunch are - $60.00 per person for a 2 course meal with a glass of Bubbles on arrival.
Come along, bring your friends, support Sisters of India, hear our special guest speaker Captain Deborah Lawrie and enjoy some gift wrapping demonstrations by Sharon using these products.
Bookings for the lunch and more details are via the Sisters of India website button below
AVIATION LEGEND
SUPPORTS
SISTERS OF INDIA
Captain Deborah Lawrie AM will be attending the lunch in support of Sisters of India at Sole Restaurant 10 Seaward Lane Marcoola on Thursday 22nd August.
Captain Lawrie is Australia’s first female commercial pilot to fly with a major domestic Airline and who is still flying today. Hear about Deborah’s efforts to break through the glass ceiling and her support of women’s social positions through enterprise.
Local Surf & Ocean Artwork Set for Exhibition
The inaugural Noosa International Surf Film Festival will feature a free and exclusive exhibition showcasing the region’s premier surf artists and photographers which celebrates the rich tapestry of surf culture over four days from Thursday 8th August.
Event organiser Jesca Maas said the event will provide a platform for talented local artists to present and also sell their captivating works, which capture the essence and spirit of the surfing community.
Whether you are a surfer, an art enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates the coastal way of life, this exhibition promises to be an unforgettable celebration of creativity and the ocean’s allure
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BUSINESS FEATURE
Best Donuts in the Land Winners!
Sunshine Coast business OMG! Decadent Donuts has won a massive four major awards at the Baking Association of Australia, Excellence in Baking Awards held in Melbourne recently. With a clean sweep winning Gold, Silver and Bronze in the Best Gourmet Donut category and also a Silver in the Best Cinnamon Donut category, OMG! Decadent Donuts have positioned themselves as number one in the land
OMG! Decadent Donuts Sunshine Coast local residents and business owners Jenny Rutherford (Sunshine Coast South) and Sharni and Russell Clark (Sunshine Coast North) are completely thrilled to receive these major national awards.
These awards were extra sweet for Jenny, Sharni and Russell, as the judging for the Baking Association Australia Awards are based on “blind tasting”, meaning the panel of top chefs set with the task of determining the best donuts in the land, had zero way of knowing that the winning donuts were free from gluten, dairy, egg, wheat, yeast, nuts and sulphites, 100% natural and vegan.
The award winning flavours in the gourmet section of the Baking Association of Australia Awards won by OMG! Decadent Donuts were GoldSpicy Ranga (a combination ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, cardamom, cloves), Silver - Dusty Queen (orange and cinnamon) and Bronze Coffee Coffee Yum Yum.
Excited Director and spokesperson of OMG! Decadent Donuts network of independent business owners, David Moore, said “OMG! we’ve just won these huge awards against a vast number of ‘normal’ donuts! Gluten free and vegan bakery products often get a bad rap with the assumption that the taste and texture is inferior to regular bakery items. Winning these awards is a clear demonstration that this is not the case.”
OMG! is renowned for its bespoke range of sugars that dust the donuts. The full menu of flavours highlights the ingredients all made from real fruit, vegetables, and spices. These also include Beet-a-licious (beetroot, cinnamon, ginger), Berry Sinful (raspberries, cacao, salt, chili), and classics like Choc Mint Bliss, Cacao Delish and Strawberry Patch, to name just a few For extra decadence, drizzles are now also available, these all also follow the same rigorous ‘free from’ regime.
Help prevent hooning activities
Sunshine Coast Police are encouraging members of the public to help make our roads safer by reporting hoon activities to the hoon hotline on 13HOON (134 666).
Hooning activities include:
Illegal street racing
Travelling at high speeds
Burnout offences
Playing loud music from car stereos
Speed boat hooning
Drink driving
If you witness this sort of dangerous driving activity, you can report through two means.
Simply call the Hoon Hotline on 13HOON (134 666) or report hoons online. If possible the following information should be reported: make, model and colour type of hooning activity registration plates, and the date, time and where the vehicle was.
Supported by the Australian government, the Cyber Wardens program is a self-paced, quick-to-complete online course designed to protect small businesses from scams and cyber threats. Enrolment is simple and takes only a few minutes, allowing you to start your journey towards a cyber-safe business immediately.
This course is perfect for those without an IT background, as it is jargon-free and focuses on providing actionable steps that can be implemented right away. Prioritising cyber safety has never been easier. Take the first step today and safeguard your business against potential cyber threats!
COMMUNITY
LOCAL UPDATE
BE AWARE: JOB AND EMPLOYMENT SCAMS
The National Anti-Scam Centre will coordinate a jobs and employment scam fusion cell to disrupt criminal groups advertising or offering jobs which do not exist.
Job and employment scams are targeted to steal money and personal information. Scammers often impersonate legitimate businesses or well-known recruitment agencies.
They use a variety of methods to advertise non-existent jobs, including messaging platforms or social media platforms
Scammers offer work so they can steal money and personal information. Stop and check any job that requires payment of money to make money. It could be a scam. Scammers offer jobs that pay well with low effort. But it’s only the scammer that will make money in the end. Often the job doesn’t exist at all.
Scammers pretend to be hiring on behalf of high-profile companies and online shopping platforms They also impersonate well-known recruitment agencies. Scammers may make contact unexpectedly through text message or encrypted message platforms like WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram Never send passport, identity documents, or bank account details to an employer or recruitment firm unless certain they are genuine.
They often ask for payment so you can start the role and get the income they’ve promised. Don’t enter any arrangement that asks for up-front payment via bank transfer, PayID or cryptocurrency, like Bitcoin or USDT. It’s rare to get money back that is sent this way. Don’t trust a job ad is real just because it appears on a trusted platform or website – scammers post fake ads too. If you come across a scammer, report it to the platform or agency and to scamwatch.gov.au.
REPORT – Act quickly if something feels wrong. Contact your bank immediately if you lose money. If you have provided personal information call IDCARE on 1800 595 160. The more we talk the less power they have Report scams to the National Anti-Scam Centre’s Scamwatch service at scamwatch.gov.au when you see them.
Source: ACCC © Commonwealth of Australia
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Welcome to our Local Dining Review feature, where each month we randomly select and review a dining outlet in Peregian, Coolum or Noosa. Not a paid advertisement or review.
YIANI’S GREEK - COOLUM
About & Opening Times
Yiani’s Greek Restaurant is located in the heart of Coolum Beach and services authentic Greek food. They are open Mondays to Saturdays for dine-in or takeaway dinner from 5pm and are BYO and licensed
Location & Access
Located on Beach Road, Coolum Beach; actually between Frank Street and David Low Way. There are carparks with free parking nearby that are all close walking distance.
Service
Dining is indoor and outdoor seating and takeaway. Bookings are recommended as it does get very busy.
The welcome to the restaurant by Yiani was really warm and friendly. It was a cool night but we sat outside with a heater nearby. Food & Drink orders were taken and drinks and dips arrived promptly.
Food & Beverage
The menu has good traditional Greek choices and the drinks menu had some tempting cocktails as well as Yiani’s imported Greek wines. We tried the Dips, Haloumi Fries, Moussaka, and Souvlaki Plates. There was no shrinkflation here as the meal portions were ample and filling Everything was delicious and so tasty.
Summary
Overall we found Yiani’s Greek Restaurant very warm and welcoming. The Greek background music set the scene for a great vibe and the food made us even more happy. The service was really friendly and efficient If you are in the mood for a true Taste of Greece, this is worth it!
Cooking L CAL
Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits
Honour the furry friend in your life this National Dog Day, on 26th August, by treating them to delicious homemade dog biscuits, cooked by you! This simple dough can be shaped to suit your fur baby, with all-natural ingredients.
INGREDIENTS: (makes 14-18 depending on size)
2 ½ cups rolled oats
2 tbsp peanut butter
2 tbsp coconut oil
2 tbsp pepitas
1 carrot, unpeeled, roughly chopped
1 tbsp ground turmeric
1 egg
freshly cracked black pepper plain flour, for rolling
METHOD: Preheat oven to 180°C & line a large baking tray with baking paper.
Place ingredients in a food processor and process until the mixture forms a sticky dough.
Carefully remove dough from processor, place on a floured surface and knead into a smooth ball (add a splash of water if it’s too dry).
Dust bench with flour again then use a rolling pin to flatten dough to 1cm thickness Cut into shapes with cookie cutters (or roll heaped tablespoon amounts of dough into balls and flatten to 1cm).
Place shapes onto prepared tray and bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until firm and dry
TIP: Store in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks, or 3-4 weeks in the fridge.
*Did you know carrots, pepitas and turmeric all act as natural de-wormers for dogs!
From the Authors of The Shared Apron cookbook
www.thesharedapron.com.au
No matter where you are in the world, is always a pub, bar or club –somewh have a beer!
2nd August is International Beer Day we have some great brewers of the fin beers right here on the Sunshine Coa
BREWERIES
5 POPULAR CHOICES ON THE SUNSHINE COAST
NOOSA HINTERLAND BREWING CO.
28 King Street, Cooran. An absolute Gem of a pub!
LAND & SEA BREWERY
19 Venture Drive, Noosaville. The Beer of Paradise.
COOLUM BEER CO.
1/2 Junction Drive, Coolum Beach. Coolum Vibes and Family Friendly.
BOILING POT BREWING CO.
130a Eumundi Noosa Road, Noosaville. Great Craft Beer and Pizza too!
MOFFAT BEACH BREWING CO
12 Seaview Tce, Moffat Beach. Award winning Craft Beer.
2025 Heritage Calendar Competition
If you have a favourite everyday sporting memory captured on film, it’s time to enter the 2025 Heritage Calendar Competition
The theme for 2025 is ‘sport through the ages’ and Sunshine Coast Council is calling on the community to submit everything from family games of backyard cricket to the local lawn bowls championship
The best images will feature in the 2025 Heritage Calendar alongside photos from the Picture Sunshine Coast collection.
Images need to be taken in the Sunshine Coast local government area. To enter, submit a photo online by 5pm Monday August 5.
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COMMUNITY
Owners are being encouraged to ensure their dogs are properly restrained and enclosed after a significant increase in attacks on the Sunshine Coast.
In the 2023-24 financial year, dog attacks in the region were up more than 10 per cent on the previous year A total of 382 dog attacks were reported – 166 on people and 216 on another animal.
Service Excellence Portfolio Councillor
Winston Johnston said owners needed to consider their responsibilities, including walking dogs on a leash and making sure they were appropriately restrained
“The incidents we are seeing are often due to owners being complacent because they don’t think their dog will attack ”
Tougher State enforced dog laws from July 31
These reminders are timely with the rolling out of tougher dog laws by the Queensland Government from July 31
Changes include increased penalties and even jail time possible for serious attacks
The Queensland Government has updated the penalty for not effectively controlling your dog in a public place. An on-the-spot fine will increase to $806. This includes having a dog off-leash in an on-leash area. Or, if the dog is in an off-leash area, the owner must be able to control the dog using voice command.
Calling all Sunshine Coast community groups
funding available
Host community events, deliver community projects and programs or upgrade facilities with help from Sunshine Coast Council.
Strong Community Portfolio Councillor Taylor Bunnag said Council’s next Major Grants round was now open for groups seeking funding for projects, programs, events and facility upgrades.
“Eligible not-for-profit organisations can apply now for up to $15,000 towards one-off projects, events and activities that demonstrate broad community benefit and align with Council’s strategic priorities,” Cr Bunnag said.
Major Grant applications can be submitted in one of six categories:
“This is a great opportunity to secure funding to maintain and improve facilities or to purchase essential equipment for sport, cultural and community activities
“Funding can also be used to activate community spaces and places through community events and activities, or to support community-led projects and initiatives that enhance community wellbeing or grow local economies and creativity.”
-community development -community facilities -creative development -cultural heritage -economic development -sports and recreation.
Grants of up to $30,000 are also available towards infrastructure projects that involve developing, maintaining or improving buildings or land that contribute to providing a safe, accessible and inclusive community facility.
Groups can apply on Council’s website, with submissions closing on August 26.
COMMUNITY UPDATE
TMR to investigate noncompliant vehicle safety certificates
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is establishing a dedicated taskforce to tackle vehicle safety certificate compliance.
TMR has been made aware that a number of vehicle safety inspection certificates, also known as ‘roadworthies’ may have been issued across Queensland without a thorough physical inspection of the vehicle being conducted
TMR is aware that 'no inspection required' safety certificates are also being offered through social media channels. These certificates are noncompliant and will not be accepted at TMR customer service centres
Customers with questions, concerns or information can call 3550 7035 or visit
Any person who believes they may have recently been issued a safety certificate without a thorough inspection of the vehicle being undertaken can go to the TMR website to find out more information on what you need to do.
TMR are also in the process of establishing an information hotline as part of the task force establishment.
The TMR website provides details on the types of inspections that must be performed on a vehicle, what the inspection includes, and the maximum fees that can be charged for a safety certificate
www.tmr.qld.gov.au/contact-us
L CAL Events
Yandina Street Fair
Sunday 18 August
A family fun filled day with music, entertainment, great food, community and handmade stalls and amusements.
There is something for everyone at this years Yandina Street Fair.
Mini Music Festival
Coolum Beach Hotel
Sunday 11 August
Get ready for a day filled with amazing music, good vibes, and unforgettable memories at the IT STARTS AT HOME MUSIC FESTIVAL!
Coonawarra Wine Tasting Roadshow - Noosa 16 August
Taste the best of Coonawarra with 18 of Coonawarra’s premium producers travelling all the way from South Australia to pour their finest drops at the Sunshine Beach Surf Club.
SUNSHINE COAST WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL
Guided walks, workshops & exhibition from Bribie Island to Noosa.
August 17 - September 1
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PROPERTY hello
26 Koel Circuit, Peregian Springs 2
Low Maintenance Luxury in Peregian Springs
Escape to the treasured, family-friendly location within the coveted Peregian Springs community This exceptional single-level family home epitomises a laid-back Sunshine Coast lifestyle centered around everyday living and effortless entertaining.
Ben Ernewein, Eastell and Co. 0479 044 788 |
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5 Godwit Place, Peregian Springs
Designer Easy Care Living
Settled within the coveted Peregian Springs community offering low-maintenance lifestyle perfection, this four-bedroom residence’s contemporary appeal and unwavering quality deliver a village living experience that exceeds expectations and offers exciting future prosperity.
Ben Ernewein, Eastell and Co. 0479 044 788 | ben@eastellandco.com
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Effortless Peregian Springs Lifestyle
Primely positioned within a serene, familyfriendly court, this delightful four-bedroom, single-level residence is beautifully presented for instant livability with a versatile footprint allowing for indoor-outdoor enjoyment within the popular Peregian Springs community.
Ben Ernewein, Eastell and Co. 0479 044 788 | ben@eastellandco.com
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FAIRWAY ENTERTAINER
A captivating resort-style home ideal for entertaining, with multiple free-flowing living and entertaining zones of generous proportions framing the central alfresco entertaining deck that overlooks the 16th fairway, making for an ideal location for year-round enjoyment.
Set within a picture perfect enclave of Peregian Springs, strolling distance to the Golf Club and within moments of Peregian Springs State School, St Andrews College and the surrounding playgrounds, recreational spaces and shopping centre.
LUXE PEREGIAN SPRINGS
This welcoming and beautifully presented contemporary single-level beachside home is equally suited to those looking for a permanent or parttime Sunshine Coast lifestyle. Set within a coveted neighbourhood bordered by National Park and within moments of pristine beaches, quality local private and public schools, shops, seaside village cafes and vibrant coastal dining and shopping precincts of Noosa’s Hastings Street and Coolum Beach village. This property provides the easy lifestyle foundations for a superior Sunshine Coast way of living.
EXCLUSIVE LIFESTYLE ENTERTAINER ON GOLF COURSE
Boasting private and exclusive 17th fairway access and one of a kind views, updated interiors and a flexible floorplan sets the scene for this exceptional fourbedroom, three-bathroom family home showcasing beautifully connected spaces to live and entertain in a location that inspires the effortless coastal lifestyle Peregian Springs is famous for.
Offering an impressive lifestyle position within the highly sought-after community of Peregian Springs, this property boasts strolling distance to local parks, playgrounds and Peregian Springs Golf Club.
THE LITTLE BOOK OF BUSINESS
