Market Update
We are excited to share with you the outstanding market performance over the past quarter, from June to August. Our agency has achieved remarkable success, highlighted by record-breaking sales, and continued strong demand in the property market.
In June alone, we sold over 20 properties, totalling an impressive $35,561,000 in sales. This milestone underscores the buoyant market conditions and the trust our clients place in us to deliver exceptional results. The subsequent months of July and August have maintained this momentum, with sustained buyer interest and competitive bidding driving excellent outcomes across various property types.
Looking ahead, we anticipate continued robust activity in the property market for the remaining months of the year.
The trend of high demand and competitive pricing is expected to persist, presenting excellent opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Our expert team is closely monitoring market trends to provide you with the most up-to-date insights and strategies. Whether you are considering buying, selling, or investing, we are here to guide you through every step of the process with personalised advice and dedicated support.
We are grateful for your ongoing support and look forward to continuing to assist you with your real estate needs.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need further information about the market trends.
COMMUNITY A WELCOME NOTE
SEPTEMBER 2024 | ISSUE 9
Front Cover - Lows Lookout, Coolum
Welcome to the September edition of Hello Community, and Hello to Spring!
This month’s cover features a hidden spot in Coolum called Lows Lookout. I don’t think it matters how long you have lived here, we are still discovering some great spots to soak up scenic views of our coastline
Magpie breeding season is usually between July - December but tends to peak from September to October where swooping increases so please be safe and tolerant during this period.
It may seem early to talk about Halloween, but this event truly brings the streets to life for a few hours, especially in Peregian Springs If you’re planning to be a Halloweenfriendly home this year, be sure to join the trail!
Our dining review this month is all about Whisky, well at the end it was and we have been waiting for the opportunity to highlight the strawberry season and the hotcakes recipe this month does just that!
We’d love to hear your stories or learn about your upcoming events. Please email info@hellocommunity.com.au
Best Wishes,
Krys Krys Stedman Hello Community Manager
YOUR HOUSE OR BUSINESS
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HALLOWEEN TRAIL
COMMUNITY LOCAL AUTHOR
AUSTRALIAN ADVENTUREBREAKING THE UMBILICAL CORD
Peregian Springs local and first time author, Darrel Roche, has just published his first book at age 75, which he started writing back in 1982 when he was a lighthouse keeper.
Have you ever yearned for freedom and adventure? Darrel and his two mates certainly did, and they experienced plenty of it during a fourteen-month odyssey through Outback Australia in 1970 and 1971 in Darrel's trusty Landcruiser.
Escaping suburban boredom and 9-to-5 monotony, where their only travel involved back-and-forth trips to work, Darrel and his two companions cut the umbilical cord to their jobs, families, and security to embark on a journey of 24-hour, 7-day-aweek freedom, in the era before computers and mobile phones dominated our lives.
Come and join Darrel on that adventure
Just leave all your cares and worries behind, jump onboard to face the unknown together!
Available in bookstores, Annie’s Books on Peregian, Bermingham Bookshop or eBook at Amazon
Peregian Springs Local Author - Darrel Roche
COMMUNITY EVENT SPOTLIGHT
A CELEBRATION OF QUEEN'S MUSIC COMES TO THE SUNSHINE COAST!
Coastal Theatre Collective are back after a hugely successful sell out season of A Chorus Line with the Queen Extravaganza; We Will Rock You.
Coastal Theatre Collective is a brand new theatrical production company to step foot on the shores of Queensland's Sunshine Coast, founded by notable Australian performers and creatives, Nicole Kaminski and Madi Lee, the two are thrilled to provide high quality and professional standard musical theatre productions to audiences along the coast.
This local company strives to provide opportunities to South East Queensland performers to perform onstage in high quality community theatre productions and provide a fun, inclusive and safe space for all performers as well as providing education opportunities through regular workshops and classes for students of all abilities.
With some incredible theatrical credits under their belt such as their work on Legally Blonde, High School Musical, Mamma Mia, The Fairies, HI5, The Australian tour of Jekyll and Hyde, Producers Madi Lee and Nicole Kaminski are so excited to be bringing this electric rock concert to the coast with what will no doubt be a show that audiences will be talking about for weeks to follow.
We feel there is a huge plethora of talent up in the Sunshine Coast of young performers who want to be using their craft and we are excited to provide that platform to the talent up here and bring something exciting and fun to the Sunny Coast.
Nic and Madi produced their first production under Coastal Theatre Collective in early 2024 with a sold out production of A Chorus Line. The production wowed audiences far and wide and received incredible reviews throughout the season.
Featuring an epic line up of hits including Another One Bites The Dust, Under Pressure, We Are The Champions, Somebody to Love and Bohemian Rhapsody, this incredible rock musical will have you dancing in your seat, in the aisles and screaming at the top of your lungs.
At an exciting new venue, We Will Rock You will be playing at The Station, Birtinya in October for a very limited time.
Tickets available now through Ticketmaster.com.
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LOCAL SPORTS
DOUBLE BARREL FOR AWARD WINNING AFL CLUB
Coolum’s local AFL club, the Coolum Beach Breakers Junior AFL have served up a double barrel, taking out two top gongs in the AFL’s annual awards.
Ninderry MP Dan Purdie has congratulated the Club after being announced the Qld Best AFL Club for 2024.
Dan and Club President Tyson Smalley (right) with Amy Sheehan, the winner of the Toyota AFL National Volunteer of the Year Award
But the good news doesn’t stop there, with the Club’s media manager, Amy Sheehan, being awarded the Toyota AFL National Volunteer of the Year Award in the media category.
Amy, who is also a team manager, has been looking after the Club’s media and communications beat finalists from all other states and territories to take out the prestigious award. She will now get to travel to the Grand Final in Melbourne for a three day grand final experience.
“This is just awesome news for the Coolum Beach Breakers, and caps off a fantastic year for the Club,” Mr Purdie said.
Earlier this year, the Club secured $500,000 in funding for long overdue changerooms, as part of ongoing plans for a major makeover and redevelopment of its current home, at Coolum State High School.
I’ve enjoyed working closely with the Club over the past few years on the new masterplan for the site, and we’ve been making some great progress,” Mr Purdie.
“Given the hard work, commitment and dedication of the Club and all its volunteers, there’s a bright future ahead for our junior breakers.”
COMMUNITY AWARENESS
CONSUMERS WARNED OF POSSIBLE SAFETY RISKS WITH THE USE OF BABY BOTTLE SELF-FEEDING DEVICES AND CHILDREN'S CAR SEAT HEAD STRAPS
The ACCC is investigating the safety of aftermarket children’s car seat head straps and baby bottle self-feeding devices, after the Assistant Treasurer issued Safety Warning Notices for each of the products.
“The ACCC is investigating the safety of both of these products to determine if they will or may cause injury to any person, and the extent to which regulatory action is needed to prevent their supply or mitigate safety risks,”
ACCC Deputy Chair Catriona Lowe said
“Aftermarket children’s car seat head straps are marketed as a support for sleeping children, but the safety warning notice issued about these products warns about the possible risk that in motor vehicle accidents they may cause severe head, neck, and spinal cord injuries.”
“Baby bottle self-feeding devices are designed to position bottles so liquid can flow into infants’ mouths without the assistance of a caregiver, which the safety warning notice warns may increase the possible risk of suffocation, aspiration pneumonia, choking or ear infection. This is because babies are unable to regulate the flow of liquid,” Ms Lowe said ”
“While the ACCC is not aware of any reports where these products have been directly linked to injuries or deaths in Australia, alarmingly there have been reports of fatalities overseas ”
Advice to consumers
Consumers who have purchased or own these products should immediately stop using them and dispose of them safely so that they cannot be used by anyone else
Advice to suppliers
The ACCC strongly advises suppliers of these products to conduct a risk assessment and take any action necessary to address any safety issues, which could include initiating a voluntary product safety recall and notifying the ACCC via the online form on the ACCC website.
Source: ACCC © Commonwealth of Australia
COMMUNITY
LOCAL UPDATE
‘ACTION NOW’: JOIN WITH US TO HELP EASE THE CRISIS
Sunshine Coast residents are being encouraged to learn more about homelessness.
The theme this year is Action Now, and Council recognises that responding to homelessness is 'Everybody's Business' and requires all levels of government and community to work together
Strong Community Portfolio Councillor David Law encouraged residents to take action for all of our community.
“As in many other parts of Australia, Homelessness has increased on the Sunshine Coast by 54 per cent since the 2016 census,” Cr Law said.
Cr Law said a year on from the adoption of the Housing and Homelessness Action Plan, it is positive to see these outcomes already achieved.
“We still have a way to go, however we are on a strong path forward,” he said.
TIPS ON HOW YOU CAN HELP AND BE AN ALLY:
Be friendly – people living without a home often feel ignored, unseen, misunderstood and judged. Be kind, smile and say hello
Be educated – increase your awareness and understanding of causes and impacts of homelessness by visiting the Homelessness Australia and Q Shelter websites.
Be accommodating - 32.6 per cent of renters are experiencing rental stress. Consider renting a spare room, granny flat or your holiday house.
Be an ally – learn from people with lived experience. Visit www.streetup.com.au for more information.
Be an advocate – write to your State member calling for more social and affordable housing, emergency shelter options, funding for homelessness services.
Be a good neighbour – donate or volunteer. Contact a service in the Sunshine Coast Housing and Homelessness Directory and ask if they accept donations and what items they currently need Contact a local service and offer your time, skills, and support.
Support available
If you’re experiencing homelessness or are housed but at risk of homelessness, including experiencing domestic and family violence you can call:
Homelessness Hotline: 1800 474 753
DVConnect: 1800 811 811
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NINDERRY NEWS
Did you receive my latest newsletter in your letterbox? As well as the latest news on local priorities, it’s your opportunity to have your say in the lead up to the state election in October. It also outlines some of the big projects funded in the electorate and where funds have been allocated. If you missed it, give me a call on 5406 7900.
Dan Purdie MP - State LNP Member for Ninderry and Shadow Minister for Police and Community Safety
National recognition for Breakers Junior AFL
Congratulations to the Coolum Beach Breakers Junior AFL Club, who have been recognized with 2 impressive awards. As well as being awarded the best Qld AFL Club for 2024, club volunteer and team manager Amy Sheehan also took out the Toyota AFL National Volunteer of the Year (media category). This is fantastic news for the Club, which has been experiencing significant growth in recent years, including securing $500,000 earlier this year for new changerooms. Exciting times ahead!
Adult Crime, Adult Time
One of the biggest issues in our community is crime. As a former detective, I was on the front line in 2015 when the Labor government started watering down the laws, which resulted in the youth crime crisis now gripping our state. Our hard-working police are not to blame. With less police and weaker laws, it’s not surprising crime rates are increasing Last year alone, there were 289,657 victims of crime in Queensland. Something has to change.
That’s why the LNP have announced it’s Adult Crime, Adult Time policy. You can read more about this in my latest newsletter, but in short, the policy aims to restore consequences for actions, and hold repeat juvenile offenders who commit serious and violent crimes accountable.
This is an issue that affects us all, and I welcome your feedback. To have your say, you can scan the QR code on your newsletter, or complete the survey on my website Alternatively, you can contact me directly on 5406 7900 or email ninderry@parliament.qld.gov.au
L CAL
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.
WHISKY BOY - NOOSAVILLE
About & Opening Times
Whisky Boy is a modern Australian Kitchen and Bar Restaurant located in an ideal part of Noosaville with views of the Noosa River. They are open WedSun from 11.30am and Mon-Tues from 3 30pm for dine-in or takeaway
Location & Access
Located on the corner of Gympie Terrace and Thomas Street, there is ample free street parking and various car parks nearby, all close walking distance to the restaurant.
Service
Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Booking a table was easy via their website.
We were greeted and seated promptly and water was offered and served super quick with the menus. Overall service was friendly and efficient.
Food & Beverage
We heard about this restaurant as one of the “go to” places for steak, and decided to test out their Tuesday Night special deal. The steaks were cooked to our liking served with a Whisky Jus, as well as a small side salad, hot chips and a glass of house red The serving size was certainly enough for two adults, but we couldn’t resist trying some whisky so paired a shot of Canadian Whisky and Maple Liqueur with their Affogato, see image above.
Summary
It was raining heavily on the night, but that didn’t dampen the experience. The Tuesday Night special was extremely good value for money. We would return and try another type of steak and now we are Whisky converts, that’s a given!
Cooking L CAL
Hotcakes with Strawberries and Maple Cream
Strawberries are in season now, so enjoy them while they’re at their best!
INGREDIENTS:
3 eggs
400ml milk
2 ½ cups self-raising flour
½ teaspoon bi-carbonate of soda
½ cup caster sugar butter, for cooking maple cream:
1 cup thickened cream
¼ cup maple syrup
500g fresh strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced extra maple syrup, to serve
To prepare maple cream, whip cream until just thick, then add maple syrup. Whisk a little more to incorporate, then chill until required
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a little butter. Pour ¼ cup of the batter into pan and cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles start to appear. Turn, and cook other side until browned underneath. Remove from pan and cover to keep warm.
Repeat with remaining batter, adding butter as you need, to make 12-14 hotcakes. Serve hotcakes with a dollop of maple cream and scatter with strawberries. Serves 6 / makes 12-14 hotcakes
METHOD: Whisk eggs and milk together in a medium bowl. Sift in the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth. Rest for 20 minutes.
From the Authors of The Shared Apron cookbook www.thesharedapron.com.au
COMMUNITY SOCIALS
PEREGIAN SPRINGS DAFFODIL DAY DIP
Nothing but smiling faces and lots of yellow at the Cancer Council Daffodil Day Dip held recently by the Sentosa Estate Pool in Peregian Springs.
Photos courtesy of: Tenahya Thompson - Joel Hood Property
SHARE THE DIGNITY
The Share the Dignity charity is on again. The campaign is called “It’s in the Bag”.
This campaign supports families suffering severe poverty and domestic violence, through its donations of female toiletry products.
Last year the generous Peregian Springs community filled over 30 pre loved handbags with items such as soap wash, toothpaste and brushes, tampons, shampoo, hair brushes/combs, deodorants and the like.
Ways to assist would be watching your local supermarket specials, browsing your local Op shops/wardrobes for handbags etc.
A collection box for donations will again be at the very friendly coffee group get together at the Pool Cafe, Peregian Springs, 10am every Thursday morning.
Donations will be greatly accepted commencing in September.
L CAL Events
Full Moon Dance
Verrierdale Hall
Saturday 21 September
Full Moon Dance is back for an epic night of live bands, good vibes and pumping beats with Raw Ordio, Kairos Kin, Conquer and Selecta Rudekat!
Community Social Event
Peregian Springs Golf Club
Friday 6th September
Community event - Peregian Springs Golf Club - social night. First Friday in every month. 4-7pm. No need to book. Just come along and enjoy each others company - this month it is Greek food.
Fun Football Noosa Noosa Districts Sports Complex, from 30 September
Fun Football Noosa is a new and exciting, not for profit, fun football training experience for boys and girls aged 8 to 13 years
PROPERTY hello
I am thrilled to announce that I've joined forces with Joel Hood Property, a market leader with an unmatched reputation. It’s a true privilege to collaborate with such a respected team, known for their exceptional service and deep market expertise.
As the year draws to a close, it's more important than ever to act swiftly if you're planning to make a move in 2024 With property marketing campaigns typically taking over 30 days to sell and settlements often stretching beyond 60 days, the window of opportunity is narrowing
The next few weeks are crucial If you’re considering selling, now is the time to prepare your property to ensure it captures buyers' attention before the holiday season kicks in The market can slow down significantly during this period, with many buyers and sellers taking a break, so getting ahead now can make all the difference.
First impressions matter, so one of the most effective ways to ensure your property stands out is by focusing on its street appeal Here’s how you can enhance your property’s curb appeal and make it irresistible:
Fix What's Broken: Address any visible issues like peeling paint, a damaged fence, or a cracked driveway These small repairs enhance your home's appearance and signal good maintenance
Update Features: Replace outdated elements like light fixtures, door handles, or your letterbox These upgrades refresh your home's look and add modern appeal Also, assess your garden for any plants that need replacing or areas needing attention.
Declutter: Remove clutter around your home's exterior, such as shoes, hoses, or excess garden ornaments. This creates a more spacious and inviting appearance.
Add Inviting Touches: After tidying up, consider adding a statement plant, colourful flowers, or a cozy porch seating area to create a welcoming vibe that connects with buyers.
If you’re looking to make a move, I’d love the opportunity to chat
Tenahya Thompson Sales Agent
0424 180 096
89 The Avenue, Peregian Springs
Exclusive Lifestyle Entertainer
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 four-bedroom, three-bathroom family home showcasing beautifully connected spaces to live and entertain in.
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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.
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Luxe Peregian Springs 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.
Ben Ernewein, Eastell and Co. 0479 044 788 | ben@eastellandco.com
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