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o say my wife is addicted to op shopping may be overstating the situation, and it probably wouldn’t be advisable to say so even if it was true. But it’s fair to say she has come home with plenty of dresses, skirts, blouses, handbags, and clothes for the boys. There’s obviously the buzz of the bargain, but I think it’s her way of getting a guilt-free fashion f x by doing her bit for the planet (after all it’s just another way to recycle) and helping a charity. She also donates bags of clothes to Vinnies – although they tend to be the shirts and shorts our boys seem to outgrow in the time it takes to watch an episode of the Octonauts. And it appears my wife is not alone; op shops have become de rigueur, so My Weekly Preview has taken a look to see what all the fuss is about. Watching coverage of the state election can be a bit like op shopping; it can take a lot of time to f nd something that’s good. But help is at hand – MWP is sifting through all the statements, stories, and missteps to cut out all the boring bits and bring you the most memorable quotes of the week (p16). We’ll also take you for a ride on the Ghan, test drive the new Lexus, judge the best and worst dressed, and as always, there’s plenty of property. I look forward to talking with you again next week.

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10 Cover story 14 Star style 16 Election 2015 18 Prof le 20 Local news 24 Travel 26 Technology

30 Business & f nance 32 My time

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37 Home style 40 My style 42 Motoring 45 My Property Preview 67 Crossword/sudoku/stars 68 TV guide/surf & f shing report

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TREASURE TROVE There’s a shopping phenomenon sweeping the Coast which may just provide the solution to your Christmas induced credit card crunch. The humble op shop has become the first stop for many fashionistas as they look to combine the buzz of a bargain with the feelgood factor of helping a charity. WORDS: CANDICE HOLZNAGEL IMAGES: PAULA BRENNAN

annah Bunting’s hands rifle through the clothes hanging on the rack as her eyes quickly scan and appraise each piece. Silk dresses, bohemian skirts, camisole and swing tops, shift dresses, oversized coats, blazers and pants in every fabric and colour imaginable. Pink, black, yellow, print – you name it, it’s there. It’s not unusual to unearth some great pieces she tells me, her voice ringing with excitement. Only last month she picked up a classic Chanel skirt for $5 from a store in Maroochydore. Then there was the time she found a $25 pre-loved Louis Vuitton handbag. Today there is no reward from a famed French fashion house, but we do snag a black and white Zara shift dress for $7. It’s not a bad result for an hour of hunting. It’s the name of the op shop game, according to Bunting. Some days you strike gold and other days you walk away empty handed. Bunting (pictured), 24, is a part-time model and owner of mobile hairdressing business Pura Vida Hair. She is also a self-confessed fashion and op shop fanatic. “I grew up knowing about pre-loved fashion,’’ she says. “My mum owned the f rst pre-loved clothing shop in

Southport and sold great clothing like vintage Chanel at really good prices. We used to raid mum’s wardrobe and when we started doing that she started to take us shopping for ourselves.’’ A decade on and Bunting now frequents the local op shop scene. She has no favourite hot spot, preferring to scout different stores up and down the Coast. “With modelling, sometimes they ask us to bring along accessories and basic pieces. They are searching for different things. The op shops have those unusual pieces. “I op shop for everything from everyday wear to clothes for dressups or op shop parties.’’ For the record – and for those not up with the lingo – an op shop party is when the host dictates a monetary limit and you have to wear whatever you can buy for that amount. “In the fashion sense, I think a lot of people are enjoying op shopping now that vintage clothing is in style,’’ Bunting adds. “You’ve just got to have the patience to f nd the right outf t. My advice is don’t go looking for a specif c item because you might be disappointed. Just go in there and have a look around.’’ From designer pieces to everyday work wear, our op shops have it all. They have become not only a

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necessity to many, but a staple stop on shopping itineraries. It was a Tuesday following Christmas when I ventured out on the op shop trail with a sense of determination and my purse stocked with cash (many small op shops still don’t offer eftpos facilities so it’s best to be prepared). The National Retail Association estimates Australians spent $43.7 billion in the lead-up to Christmas. It comes as no surprise that as a direct result, January and February are traditionally quieter times on the retail scene, with consumers tightening their belts. Throw in a State Government election and those belts draw even tighter. It seems this isn’t the case for op shoppers and I was surprised to see dozens of people browsing aisles f lled with clothes, books and homewares. “We’re always busy,’’ says Lifeline Bokarina manager Shelley Chick. “These months are no different to any other month here.’’ With those hurried words she is off to the showroom f oor, her ponytail swinging behind her as she moves hastily from customer to customer. The store’s intake speaks for itself: it generates the largest amount of funds raised in the greater Sunshine Coast area and is in the top 10 Lifeline stores in Queensland. M Y W EEK LY PREVIEW.C OM .A U

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[ Lifeline Regional Retail coordinator Melissa Keary says the op shops raise funds for the service’s 24-hour crisis hotline and to raise community awareness of mental health illness leading to suicide. “Together we are preventing suicide and protecting families, friends and community from the devastating consequences of losing someone close. Lifeline answers more than 700,000 calls per year. “Working hard for something we don’t care about is called stress. Working hard for something we love is called passion.’’ There are 60 of these passionate volunteers in the Bokarina store, ranging from retired antique dealers, book specialists, merchandising and fashion experts. These people are all willing to make your shopping trip a memorable one. “We get some great labels such as Lisa Ho, Camilla, Tiger Lily, Ginger and Smart, Sass and Bide and many more,’’ Keary says. “We also have the basics in clothing at great affordable prices.’’ Perseverance is key to f nding these beauty bargains, says Sunshine Coast stylist Dianna Mullins.

“You need to be prepared to have a good dig through and see what you f nd,’’ she says. “You can f nd some designer pieces that are good quality. There are people who have the disposable income to buy and then pass their clothes on to charities. “It might be a connector piece in your wardrobe. You might have a base suit and need a little top to pop in colour. Sometimes you can miss things in the shops… with op shops you can never guess what you will f nd. “More now than ever in fashion you can choose what you want to wear. Before we were bound by trends. Now you can pick what you like and it has opened up fashion a lot.’’ Bunting agrees and says this is why op shops are the holy grail of style. “Beforehand people only compared what everyone else was wearing,” she says. “Now times have changed and you aren’t pinned in to a particular style. “Open up an expensive fashion magazine and you will f nd clothes and accessories in there that you f nd in op shops. “Have the patience and you will f nd some great surprises.’’

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Donating to op shops will always be fashionable. Do your part for the community and give preloved belongings the chance to brighten up someone else’s home. According to Vinnes.org.au op shops welcome good quality clothes, books, music and bric-a-brac. Donate by delivering your goods directly to a store or to a collection bin. DO NOT use op shops as a way to dispose of rubbish. Items that are damaged or broken cost the charities money to dispose of and takes away money from people in need.

WHERE TO GO Some of the Coast’s most popular op shops are:

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Red Cross – Bulcock Street Vinnies – Mayes Avenue Bardo’s Bazaar – Caloundra Hospital

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Lifeline – Cnr Short & Lowe Streets Endeavour Foundation – Currie Street

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TOP TIPS Are you keen to tackle the second-hand scene and discover some vintage treasures? If you are new to the experience don’t despair – here are our tips for making the most out of your op shopping experience.

DITCH THE WISH LIST

Take each visit for what it is. If you go looking for something specif c, chances are you will be left disappointed.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT TIME

It’s best to explore the op shop trail mid-week. Weekends are busier and you will be f ghting the masses for the bargains.

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Remember most of the staff members are volunteers. Take the time to talk with them and ask for help. You will f nd that they are lovely people who have a sense of community spirit.

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They are called opportunity shops for a reason – there is opportunity to grab a fashionable bargain. If you have the patience and visit a number of shops, chances are you will walk away with a great f nd.

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Remember the money you spend at op shops helps a range of different charities in assisting families in need, providing emergency housing and crisis support.

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Taylor Moss primed for country music stardom WORDS: Sam Walker

unshine Coast local, Taylor Moss, will take to the stage in the Toyota Star Maker final at the Tamworth Country Music Festival this Sunday. The 19-year-old from Cooroibah is one of 10 emerging country music artists to take part in the f nal, which has been the main event on the f rst Sunday of the festival since the competition’s inception in 1979. “I’m very excited. I’m feeling very positive,” she says. Moss is in good company with the entrants, who hail from across the country, selected by a panel of judges. And Star Maker has helped launch the careers of some of the industry’s biggest names including Lee Kernaghan, Keith Urban, James Blundell and Beccy Cole. Three grand f nalists will be selected from the f nal to perform in the Toyota Star Maker grand f nal next Friday along with industry stalwarts including Lee Kernaghan, Travis Collins and the Bob Corbett Band.

I love the lifestyle and the music and the fact that everyone in Nashville has the same goals and the same dreams. I could learn so much from other people; we could all work together as a team Moss, who has been singing since she was three and writing songs and performing since she was 13, can’t imagine doing anything else with her life. “Music makes me feel whole. I feel if I didn’t have music in my life there wouldn’t be me, there would be no Taylor Moss,” she says. “I love being able to make people smile and make people dance. “Music can trigger so many emotions.” Moss is a student at the Queensland Conservatorium at Griff th University on the Gold Coast where she is doing a Bachelor of Popular Music but her focus and her love is country music. She describes her music as country pop and says she is inf uenced by Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum and Taylor Swift. Outside of music she loves to go to the beach, camping and wakeboarding. But while music dominates her life, family is also very important to the Sunshine Coast teen and she loves hanging out with them and being a role model to her brothers, aged 14 and three. “Whenever I get asked the question what do I want to do in the future, I’ve always wanted to pay it forward.” Having received much support throughout her life, she has a strong sense of wanting to give something back, especially to her younger brothers. [ 18 ] MY W EEKLY P RE VIE W \ J AN UARY 16, 20 1 5

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“I want to be the best role model big sister I can be.” Moss describes herself as very conf dent and bubbly, talkative and extremely determined – attributes that have contributed to her success. Last month she returned from her third visit to Nashville, where she wrote all the songs for her second EP, which she has just released. She doesn’t f nd it diff cult to f nd inspiration for her music – like most girls, her emotions swing from one extreme to another and her music moves “from complete heartbreak to being head over heels (in love)”. She gives herself plenty of time to write, allowing her creativity to f ow naturally. “I would never put my inspiration on a deadline. It’s like putting your heart on a deadline and saying I’m going to fall in love in this time – it’s never going to happen.” While the Star Maker f nal at Tamworth is on her mind this week, the teen has set her sights on moving to Nashville and has a goal of relocating to the country music capital of the world by the time she is 21 – she’s got 18 months to go. “I love the lifestyle and the music and the fact that everyone in Nashville has the same goals and the same dreams. “I could learn so much from other people; we could all work together as a team.”

About Star Maker Star Maker is an annual search for an individual star who has the greatest potential to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the prize package, which is valued at more than $100,000. It includes the recording of a full album with a leading producer, full use of a Toyota vehicle including a fuel card for a year, guaranteed performances at major festivals around Australia and a return f ight to Nashville to attend the CMA Festival.

Tamworth Country Music Festival 2015 • Friday January 16 to Sunday January 25. • One of Australia’s largest music festivals and one of the world’s top 10 music festivals. • More than 800 performers will entertain crowds with 4000 shows held across 120 venues throughout the festival. • More than 600 buskers will perform in Peel Street. • More than 55,000 visitors will f ock to Tamworth for the festival. • The pinnacle event of the festival is the Golden Guitars – Country Music Awards of Australia. M Y W EEK LY PREVIEW.C OM .A U

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China proves lucrative for Glenview business

Cutting-edge New Media Award winners on show

Sunshine Coast business that recently completed the construction of a multimillion dollar aquaculture facility in China says the key to business success in the region is not being afraid of hopping on a plane and meeting the client face-to-face. There’ll be a lot more f ights on the cards for staff members of award-winning Glenview company RADAQUA as they undertake stage two of the project in Zhao’an in the Fujian Province. “We’ve been constructing in China for the past eight months and now we’ve moved into the management phase. We’ll have two to three staff f ying over to China on a rotational basis every few months to ensure the facility is operating at the highest standard,” says RADAQUA’s Executive Director Rodney Missen. China is the world’s largest seafood consuming country and the industry has begun seeing the value in sustainable f sh farming as a way of feeding the population. The RADAQUA facility, when it reaches its peak, will be able to produce more than 6.2 million f sh per year for the Chinese domestic seafood market. Missen says it has been highly benef cial having the support of Sunshine Coast Council during the business dealings.

Bubble-blowing robots, mind-bending animations and interactive pixel mosaics – the inspiring creations of local artists will go on display this month as part of the Sunshine Coast Art Prize New Media Award exhibition. The winning artworks will be accompanied by a range of workshops, forums, seminars and discussions that aim to encourage visitors to interact with art. The exhibition, which begins January 30 at Caloundra Regional Gallery, will include a large digital installation by Mic Black featuring the stories of 468 local school kids – converted by the artist into LED colour tiles. The pixel mosaic piece will stand four metres tall and 2.5 metres wide. Aiming to encourage emerging artists between the ages of 15-30 years, the New Media Award focuses on digital projection, moving image, still digital image, digital photograph, soundscape and new media installation. This is the f rst time the category has been included in the Sunshine Coast Art Prize. The Sunshine Coast Art Prize has been running for nine years and is among the nation’s most signif cant regional art prizes, attracting the best contemporary and emerging Australian artists.

Rodney Missen from RADAQUA, Franky Wang from Quan Ying (Fujian) Technology Company Limited and Sunshine Coast Council mayor Mark Jamieson

“Council assisted greatly. The Chinese regard the role of the mayor quite highly, so it was wonderful to have Mayor Jamieson attend the opening ceremony here in China and to have council’s support for the project,” he says. Jamieson says RADAQUA is a f ne example of a Sunshine Coast-based company that is developing leading global technologies and solutions in line with the council’s Regional Economic Development Strategy.

Field of Words website an incubator for new writers In the 1989 movie Field of Dreams, a man builds a baseball diamond on his corn farm in the middle of nowhere, in the belief the crowds will come. Sunshine Coast Dr Maria Arena and Dr writers Dr Eileen Eileen Herbert-Goodall Herbert-Goodall and Dr Maria Arena have created a website called Field of Words in the belief emerging writers will come to contribute work, share experiences and compete for a bi-annual national short story competition. Herbert-Goodall says her experiences as

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a writer motivated her to develop the project. “I know how diff cult it is for an emerging writer to have their work read by the public – it took me years to get published in f ction. “Field of Words is a constructive forum where writers can come together online, exchange ideas and share their work.” The website includes useful writing tips, fun writing challenges, and a critiquing and editing service. The f rst competition opens on February 2. It gives writers the chance to have their work published on the website, and share $600 in prize money. Visit the website at f eldofwords.com.au.

If you care about waste management, now is the time to express your views and concerns. The Council’s draft Sunshine Coast Waste Strategy 2015 – 2025, which will shape future waste infrastructure needs for the Sunshine Coast as well as the development of resource recovery markets, is now available for viewing on its website. Residents have until February 13 to have their say at sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

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Environment Levy Highlights 2013-2014 Message from the Mayor Your Environment Levy in action for 2013-2014 The Sunshine Coast is renowned for its environmental values, including its waterways and coastal foreshores and its diversity of native vegetation and animals–all of which help support the lifestyles and livelihoods of the region. Sunshine Coast Council’s vision is to be Australia’s most sustainable region – vibrant, green, diverse. We are committed to protecting and enhancing the environment and providing an enviable lifestyle for the Sunshine Coast community and its visitors.

Buying, protecting and enhancing environmentally significant land

$6.13M

Your Environment Levy funds are helping Council to purchase environmentally signi¿cant land to expand its conservation network. By managing these lands, Council is contributing to the protection and enhancement of the region’s biodiversity values for today’s community and future generations to enjoy and appreciate.

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$480,000 establishing our new reserves

The $60 Sunshine Coast Environment Levy, contributed by all rateable properties, enables us to invest further in the region’s biodiversity, waterways and foreshores, and to strengthen partnerships with the community. To make sure we are investing the Levy where it matters most, we refer to our long-term planning tools, Council’s Biodiversity Strategy 2010-2020, Waterways and Coastal Management Strategy 2011-2021 and the Local Government Area Pest Management Plan 2012-2016. Protecting the Sunshine Coast environment is an important foundation of this community and your Environment Levy helps us achieve that aim.

Delivering on-ground environmental projects The Environment Levy invests in major rehabilitation and on-ground management projects such as removing weeds in coastal foreshores and road reserves and restoring native vegetation along our waterway corridors. These projects are targeted at maintaining, enhancing and reconnecting our natural environment.

We have committed to building impressive environmental and sustainability credentials and we want to build on these to reflect our community’s strong desire to maintain and enhance our natural assets, biodiversity, pristine landscapes and outstanding liveability. I am very proud of the significant outcomes we achieved in 2013-14 and look forward to continuing that success as we strive to become the most sustainable region in Australia. Cr Mark Jamieson Mayor

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Coastal rehabilitation

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Buying, protecting and enhancing environmentally significant land

Where did your Environment Levy go in 2013-2014?

$6.63M

Total spend 2013-14 $11.27M

Levy reserves are a valuable asset for the community. They provide scenic amenity and enable widespread public access for nature based recreation.

$615,000

These reserves are an investment into the future of this region where opportunities and awareness in education, eco-recreation and ecosystem services are likely to grow.

$820,000 Building our knowledge (monitoring and research)

Delivering on-ground environmental projects

Building our knowledge Council improves and adapts its management practices based on increased knowledge of our environment. The Levy funds planning, monitoring and research projects that provide the scienti¿c data and background information required to increase our knowledge.

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fauna monitoring Four years (2013-2017) 10 reserves

Exciting finds Australia’s rarest native rodent, the vulnerable water mouse and the elusive, endangered Coxen’s ¿g-parrot

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Engaging and supporting the Sunshine Coast community

$570,000

Cr Jenny McKay Environment Portfolio

Other environmental management activities

Engaging and supporting the Sunshine Coast community With over 50% of the region’s remnant vegetation occurring on private lands, partnering with notfor-pro¿t community groups and landowners, supporting conservation volunteers and educating the younger generation is integral to achieving Council’s desired conservation outcomes for the region.

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hen settling down for lunch on a long-haul train trip, most people are probably expecting pre-packed sandwiches, or a squashed sticky muesli bar, rescued from the depths of their bag. Hardly appetising. But a plate brimming with fresh and colourful local produce? Fine dining options that range from snapper, to steaks, to quinoa salads? That just seems crazy. Not so on Great Southern Rail trains The Ghan and Indian Pacif c. In fact the latter, which winds across the country from Perth to Sydney and vice versa, whets passenger appetites with a Food & Wine train. In the second half of 2015, the Indian Pacif c Food & Wine Train will chug across the country again, bursting with local produce, new ingredients and a foodie focus. So while you’re watching eagles soar across the arid Nullarbor after a stop at Kalgoorlie, or gaze at

stretching kangaroos and mountain ranges in New South Wales, you can also be savouring some of the best food from the area. For chef Jenny Taylor, it was a pleasant surprise to see just how seasonally driven the food on the Indian Pacif c is. “When we go through Port Augusta or we go over some section of land, we try to get the produce from that area so there’s a story behind everything we eat,” she says. So the grilled southern bluef n tuna is sourced from Port Lincoln, the chook in the tarragon chicken galantine is from South Australia and the cheese plate, features cheese from every state – a Hunter Belle ‘Blue Moon’, Alexandrina ‘Mt Jagged’ cheddar and Margaret River brie. Mouth watering yet? The guy who dreams up the train’s tantalising menus is chef de partie Joseph Cobiac, who says it all starts with the produce. The trick is not getting too carried away. “Let those f avours do the talking,” he says.

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Five-piece Sydney rock band The Preatures have two EPs to their name and have performed at sold-out Australian tours. Their breakthrough single Is This How You Feel? catapulted the band to Australia’s freshest music export, landing them on stages at Glastonbury, Coachella, Bonnaroo and the Jimmy Kimmel Live show. They produced their first LP in the middle of a heavy international touring schedule. Blue Planet Eyes debuted at number four on the ARIA charts and number one on iTunes. It’s an exciting mix of rock and roll and soul with some brash, joyous pop. The Preatures will be performing at OzFest as part of a celebration of Australian music. The event debuted at the Gold Coast last year and now it’s the Sunshine Coast’s turn. The Waterfront Hotel, Diddillibah, Sunday January 25. Gates open at 2.30pm. Tickets are available from the venue for $65 or from Ticketek for $75.

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producing better fuel economy than when it’s using its petrol engine to maintain cruising speeds. We averaged just 4.9 litres per 100 kilometres for our 400 kilometre-long test – remarkable numbers for this kind of driving. This upgraded model features an improved interior with new switchgear and displays, second generation Remote Touch cabin management system and a reverse camera across the range. There’s also an upgraded version

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Going down? With interest rates so low, more Australian borrowers are opting for variable home loan products. By Jemma Pearson

ixed rate demand has hit its lowest level in 22 months, according to new data. The latest national home loan approval data from Mortgage Choice shows f xed rate home loans accounted for just 22.29 per cent of all loans written in December. This is a signif cant drop from the 26.98 per cent recorded the month before.

whether borrowers opt for a f xed rate mortgage or a variable rate home loan, they will be able to secure a competitive rate. “Australia’s lenders are offering some very sharply priced products at the moment, so regardless of what type of home loan product you eventually decide upon, now is a good time to be a home buyer,” she says.

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Mortgage Choice spokesperson Jessica Darnbrough says with speculation mounting that the Reserve Bank of Australia could cut the cash rate again in the coming months, it’s not surprising an increasing number of borrowers are opting for a variable rate home loan. “At the beginning of December last year, speculation was rife that the Reserve Bank of Australia could cut the cash rate throughout 2015,” Darnbrough says. “Ongoing weakness in the Australian and global economy has encouraged some analysts to change their cash rate forecasts to include up to two further rate cuts. While future cash rate cuts are purely speculation at the moment, it would seem the chatter has been enough to encourage more home buyers to take out a variable rate mortgage.” She says if rates were cut again, borrowers with a variable rate mortgage may benef t. Across the country, variable rate home loans are most popular in Victoria, with this type of product accounting for 85.79 per cent of all home loans written last month. South Australia and Western Australia were not far behind, with variable rate products accounting for 82.81 and 82.11 per cent respectively, while 77.25 per cent of Queensland borrowers chose this type of product. Variable rate products were least popular in New South Wales, with this type of mortgage accounting for 70.61 per cent of all loans written. By comparison, f xed rates remained very popular in the state, accounting for almost 30 per cent of all loans written. Looking ahead, Darnbrough says regardless of

When you sign on for a new home loan, the f rst question to consider is whether to go for a f xed or variable product. So what’s the difference? A home loan can be f xed for a set period (say one, three or f ve years), which means the interest rate remains unchanged for that period. Variable loans mean your rate will change according to f uctuations in the market. Both options have advantages and disadvantages but basically those looking for a loan with no surprises will generally opt for f xed, while those who are keen for f exibility will opt for a variable product. Fixed products are more desirable in a market where it looks like interest rates will rise, as a borrower will have the security of knowing their home loan repayments won’t change, which also helps when working out the family budget. However, in a market such as the one we are experiencing where rates are low and unlikely to rise, variable loans tend to be more in demand. Often a variable interest rate loan will also include features such as an offset account, where you can withdraw cash from your loan, providing you still have enough money in there to cover the basic loan repayment amount. Fixed rate loans don’t generally allow for extra loan repayments, which is annoying if you come into some extra cash and want to pay it off your home loan. If rates start dropping after you’ve f xed your home loan interest rate, you can’t take advantage of the lower rate. However, if you don’t f x and rates rise, your home loan will start costing you more.

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same period a year earlier. “Building approvals reached an all-time high during November, and today’s lending f gures add further to the evidence that Australia’s new home building industry will start 2015 on a strong footing,” says HIA senior economist Shane Garrett. He added a caution though: “The number of loans remains high, although there is little sign of further growth. “Fortunately, the f ow of loans for new home construction is very solid. The number

of new home construction loans in November was 7.6 per cent higher than a year ago.” Comparing the total number of owner occupier loans for new housing in November 2014 with November 2013 shows the strongest increases in the Northern Territory (+63.9 per cent) and in Tasmania (+14.3 per cent). Increases also occurred in Victoria (+3.3 per cent), Queensland (+1.6 per cent), and South Australia (+1.7 per cent). New loan volumes fell in New South Wales. M Y W EEK LY PREVIEW.C OM .A U

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Spacious Mooloolaba apartment

Here’s a preview of the hot auctions taking place on the Sunshine Coast in the next seven days: 11 ADALUMA AVENUE, BUDDINA Auction on site Saturday Jan 17 @ 3pm Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Alan Riley 0422 723 719 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222 20 BELTANA CRESCENT, BUDDINA Auction on site Saturday Jan 17 @ 11am Platinum Properties 5437 8806 Steve Kealey 0437 935 369 Steve Turner 0412 679 488 6 TALLOW WOOD DRIVE, KULUIN Auction on site Thursday Jan 15 @ 5.30pm Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Jason Burns 0417 762 001 9/20 WOOMBA PLACE, MOOLOOLABA Auction on site Saturday Jan 17 @ 12pm Def ne Property 5478 2477 Ross Cattle 0410 625 758

2 Pear Court, Buderim

Market Tracker A list of what’s recently sold on the Coast: 4 COES CREEK ROAD, BURNSIDE $350,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Carolans First National Real Estate, Vanessa Brunton UNIT 6 ‘WINDSURFER’, 66 THE ESPLANADE, GOLDEN BEACH $345,000 / 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Seaside Real Estate, John Peopall UNIT 5 ‘CALMWATERS’, 83 ESPLANADE, GOLDEN BEACH $305,000 / 1 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Seaside Real Estate, Anna Morgan-Varlow 1 MOLOKAI LANE, KAWANA ISLAND $580,000 / 4 bed, 3 bath, 4 car Howcroft Real Estate, Jacque Howcroft 25 JALUMBA STREET, MAROOCHYDORE $432,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Belle Property Buderim, Jan Withers

11 Adaluma Avenue, Buddina

Auction Results The easiest way to check out the latest auction results. Email auctions@myweeklypreview.com.au.

13 GEORGE STREET, NAMBOUR $344,500 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Carolans First National Real Estate, Kathy Mulheron 21 MOONDARA DRIVE, WURTULLA $680,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Howcroft Real Estate, Bill Howcroft

6A ILUKA STREET, BUDERIM Passed in, now offers over $699,000 / 3+ bed, 2+ bath, 2 car Belle Property 5456 0219 Bevan Horsnell 0412 512 257 2 PEAR COURT, BUDERIM Passed in, now listed at $649,000 / 4+ bed, 3 bath, 3 car Belle Property 5456 0219 Bevan Horsnell 0412 512 257 19 SAUNDERS LANE, PALMWOODS Passed in / 5 bed, 3 bath, 3 car Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Anne Wallace 0418 769 466 Trevor Jones 0488 999 156

This spacious three-bedroom sub-penthouse apartment also includes a study and enjoys superb northerly ocean views towards Noosa. With immense visual appeal, this apartment offers the very best in features and f ttings for a fantastic lifestyle living by the sea. Designer touches include new bamboo f oors, marble tiles and a beautiful contemporary kitchen. The property also boasts a four-car lock-up garage, which adds to the overall liveability. This building is pet friendly, residential only and has a gym and resort-style pool.

Unit 29 ‘First Ave’ 39 First Avenue, Mooloolaba 3 bed, 2 bath, 4 car Auction onsite Saturday Jan 24 @ 1pm First National Mooloolaba 5444 0800 Paul Angell 0438 468 378 Jean Hamer 0419 034 500

1 Molokai Lane, Kawana Island *As supplied by contributing real estate agencies

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Pristine Water Views and Sandy Beach. • 2 bedroom apartment offering beautiful water views

• Large open plan living & dining overlooking waterfront • 2 bathrooms create privacy and ease • Conveniently located close to Mooloolaba Beach & Esplanade • In-ground swimming pool

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NEWS & VIEWS

Sunshine Coast rentals ahead of pack

he Sunshine Coast rental market has performed much better than the national average in this month’s CoreLogic RP Data Rental Review. Average rents for houses on the Sunshine Coast rose by 2.2 per cent for the quarter, and are 4.5 per cent higher than they were a year

ago. Rents for units also rose by 1.4 per cent for the three months to December, and are 4.3 per cent higher than they were in December 2013. In contrast, the nation’s rental growth is sitting at its lowest annual rate in more than a decade, with combined capital city rents

BUDERIM 13 Palana Court

DUAL LIVING HOME WITH OVER $600 PER WEEK RENTAL RETURN 5 Bedrooms spread over 2 levels on a spacious 1283m2 block. Total possible rental revenue of over $600 per week. Other possible uses of this versatile home include:• Allow older children or extended family to have their own private space. • Setup a home office and run your business from home. • Guest residence for when friends and family visit. With beautiful timber floors and surrounded by established greenery, you’ll be impressed by this unique opportunity.

5 BED | 2 BATH | 1 CAR Inspect: Saturday 11:00 - 11:45am Price: Offers over $500,000 Web: Ref No. 117736323 Jarrad McCarthy 0410 052 219

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GREAT LOCATION - GREAT INVESTMENT

This is a quality home on a flat 1,262m2 on top of Buderim - with views. • Large entrance hall leads to spacious living area reminiscent of a classic English pub • Downstairs - 2 bedrooms, bathroom plus a room currently used as a natural therapy clinic • Upstairs - huge open plan living, high ceiling, timber floors and lovely views • Entertainer’s dining room that will seat 12 and gourmet 2 pac kitchen with granite benchtops • Two huge bedrooms, master with ensuite and w.i.r. The separate 3 bedroom cottage has high ceilings, air-con and enclosed verandah. Ideal for rental.

This property is one to look at if you are considering an astute investment, renovating project or just want to acquire a large family home in a blue chip precinct on top of Buderim. Set on 794m2 this home has dual living potential. • 5 spacious bedrooms and 2 living areas • Open plan family, kitchen and dining area and 4 surrounding spacious covered decks • Master bedroom has ensuite plus nursery • Auto double lock up garage and room for caravan, boat or pool This affordable Buderim property is only minutes away from Buderim Village shopping and all amenities.

7 BED | 4 BATH | 2 CAR

5 BED | 3 BATH | 2 CAR

Inspect: Saturday 11:00-11:45am Price: Offers over $950,000 Web: Ref No. 118759931 Marg Deighton 0411 399 514

Inspect: Saturday 11:00-11:45am Auction: Onsite Sat 7th Feb at 11:00am Web: Ref No. 118759931 Richard Tucker 0429 060 092

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“Given the recent high number of dwelling approvals and commencements coupled with the high level of purchase activity from investors, we would anticipate that the rate of rental growth will remain soft throughout 2015,” Kusher added. “Rental market activity will largely be dependent on what takes place outside of the housing market as broader economic conditions remain mixed.” Still, the rental market remains tight for prospective tenants on the Coast. The REIQ’s Rental Survey, which was conducted at the end of September, showed vacancy rates are tight across the south-east of the state. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said at the time that Queensland’s tourism centres were continuing to record tight rental conditions. “On the Sunshine Coast, the vacancy rate is at one per cent, the lowest of any major region in the state,” she said.

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increasing by just 1.8 per cent over the past 12 months. The report shows that in terms of houses, over a three-month period to December rents rose in Brisbane by 2.5 per cent, and Sydney by one per cent. Melbourne recorded no change. In regards to unit rental, Hobart (at 1.8 per cent) and Brisbane (1.3 per cent) were the only capital cities to record growth to December 2014. Nationally, annual advertised rents are now 2.6 per cent higher than they were in December 2013 for both houses and units, while across the combined capital cities, house rents have risen by 1.2 per cent, compared to a stronger level of growth for unit rents which rose by 2.5 per cent. According to CoreLogic RP Data research analyst Cameron Kusher, rental rates across the combined capital cities have remained f at in 2014, which is the most subdued the rental market has been since the mid-2000s.

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Waterside in Buddina

Perfectly positioned on the main river with a northerly aspect, this stunning property offers direct ocean access from a 12-metre pontoon. From the entry the expansive hallway opens to views of the stunning waterways. The home has been designed to maximise this outlook. An open-plan design incorporates expansive openings to the outdoors and allows the natural light in with the extensive use of glass. The waterfront entertaining areas include a huge riverfront deck, which offers the perfect place to unwind with family and friends.

11 Adaluma Avenue, Buddina 5 bed, 6 bath, 6 car Auction onsite Saturday Jan 17 @ 3pm Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Alan Riley 0422 723 719 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

ICONIC LOCATION LUXURY PENTHOUSE MOOLOOLABA

101 / 13 MOOLOOLABA ESPLANADE, MOOLOOLABA

3 BED | 3 BATH | 2 CAR | STORAGE ROOM

- Spectacular ocean views to the front and equally stunning views of the Glasshouse Mountains to the rear.

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Have you ever longed for acreage living only to discover you’re too far away from modern conveniences? Wait no longer! This outstanding 1.85 acre property is walking distance to Bli Bli State School and the shops. There is plenty of cleared useable land for those with lots of equipment. • 430sqm floor area; high ceilings throughout • Spectacular sunsets over Rosemount • Three outdoor living areas • 11 x 4m saltwater pool and bali hut • 9 x 9m shed; bore; irrigation system • Solar hot water; 5kw solar power

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• Guaranteed river views in ‘Golden Triangle’ • 3 bed 2 bath home & 1 bed S/C unit • Plenty of room for boats & extra vehicles • Views from living areas & granny flat • Close beach access and fitness trails • Owners intends to sell to highest bidder

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Inspect: Saturday 1.00 - 1.45pm Auction: Onsite Sat 7th Feb at 2.00pm (if not sold prior)

Steve Perry 0418 711 955 “Lifestyle Acreage Specialist” For more details visit outstandingagents.com.au ID:12168473

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Dual Living - River views - Position Perfect Southern based owner has genuine reason to sell after 10 years of holidays here.

Seller needs a quick sale and will take $40k less than he paid. You wont beat this! • Northerly aspect over park and water view • Secure complex, resort pool & tennis court • Walk to “Double Bay”, café, shops & dining • Master with ensuite & balcony access • Quality finishes throughout - well managed • Price further reduced for a quick sale

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AUCTION BETWEEN THE BEACH AND RIVER, BUDDINA BLISS 3 Harbour Parade, Buddina This property is one of those rare diamonds in this highly sought after and tightly held pocket of Point Cartwright, Buddina. With sparkling views across the river, the ocean at your back, cafes within a short stroll and La Balsa park across the road, this is lifestyle living at its best! This contemporary home has been designed for effortless, easy living. Stackable doors remove the divide between the indoor and outdoor living zones serviced by the entertainer’s kitchen. Offering 3 generous bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the main level with a 4th bed/rumpus or office and bathroom downstairs. Enjoy an enviable Sunshine Coast lifestyle in this lovely home

4 Bed | 3 Bath | 2 Car

• Desirable Pt Cartwright location • Modern, low maintenance home • Internal lift • Big outdoor entertaining decks • Plunge pool/spa • Stunning gourmet kitchen • Owners genuine about selling

Auction: On site, Saturday January 24th at 11am Inspect: Saturday 11-11.45am & Wednesday 21st 1-1.45pm Karen Jones 0405 122 526 Web Code: MIN3587

AUCTION YOUR CHANCE TO OWN THE ADDRESS OF SUCCESS! AUCTION THIS WEEKEND 11 Adaluma Avenue, Buddina Boasting one of the most desirable addresses on the Coast, 11 Adaluma Avenue is Buddina living at its finest. Perfectly positioned on the main river with a sensational northerly aspect and only minutes from the beach, this stunning property offers a lifestyle to be envied. A beautiful open plan design incorporating expansive openings to the outdoors, allows the natural light in with the extensive use of glass throughout. Outside, the waterfront entertaining areas are a standout with a huge riverfront deck for all of your poolside gatherings. Make no mistake, this sensational home must be sold and is an opportunity not to be missed. Call to book your inspection today!

5 Bed | 6 Bath | 6 Car

• Stunning architecturally designed home • North facing on the main river • 12m pontoon with direct ocean access • Saltwater pool surrounded by decking • Five huge bedrooms all with ensuites • Expansive open plan design • Basement garaging for six vehicles

Auction: On site, Saturday January 17th at 3pm Inspect: Saturday from 2.30pm, auction at 3pm Alan Riley 0422 723 719 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222 Web Code: MCHY3445

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AUCTION MAGNIFICENT MINYAMA ISLAND HOME WITH APPROX 80 METRE WATER FRONTAGE 6 Minyama Island, Minyama One of the grandest riverfront homes on Minyama Island, this property offers approximately an 80 metre water frontage. Formal gardens surround the large entryway. The home has been immaculately maintained and offers an appealing neutral colour palette. Downstairs there are multiple indoor/outdoor living spaces, two multi-purpose rooms and private guest bedroom. The immaculate kitchen features quality appliances and looks out to the formal pool area. Upstairs, there are three more bedrooms plus the parent’s retreat. The outstanding home is a lovely combination of formal elegance and family-friendly practicality.

5+ Bed | 4 Bath | 3+ Car

• Award winning architecturally designed home • Private and secure on approx 2001m2 • Direct ocean access; large pontoon • Multiple decks and entertaining space • Elegant pool with river views • Owners committed to selling

Auction: On site, Saturday February 7th at 11am Inspect: Saturday 10-10.45am & Thursday 22nd 5.30-6.30pm Karen Jones 0405 122 526 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222 Web Code: MIN3567

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YOUR NEXT TOP PERFORMER If you have been considering selling, you should consider selling with the best. Jodie Hedley-Ward has been recognised amongst the best sales people in the state, EHLQJ QDPHG D ĂŞ QDOLVW IRU WKH 5(,4 6DOHVSHUVRQ RI WKH \HDU WKH ODVW WZR \HDUV running. Jodie was also recently named Next Property Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top sales performer IRU WKH ODVW ĂŞ QDQFLDO \HDU $WWULEXWLQJ KHU VXFFHVV WR KHU SDVVLRQ FRPPLWWPHQW knowledge and experience, Jodie would love to work with you to help you achieve your goals.

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A MESSAGE FROM JODIE HEDLEY-WARD... It has been an absolute pleasure assisting all my wonderful clients achieve their various goals â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I have enjoyed helping you downsize, upsize, invest, relocate and IXOĂŠ O DOO \RXU GUHDPV DQG DPELWLRQV I feel very privileged to share these monumental life changes with you and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m extremely grateful to so many of you who have gone on to refer me to your friends and familyâ&#x20AC;Ś in many cases, time and time again. Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2015. I am looking forward to being of service to as many old and new clients as possible! Best wishes,

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IF YOU WANT IT SOLD - YOU KNOW WHO TO CALL NEXT Jodie Hedley-Ward 0424 842 837 jhedleyward@nextpropertygroup.com.au 1300 400 777 nextpropertygroup.com.au THE NEXT GENERATION IN REAL ESTATE [ 56 ] MY W EEKLY P RE VIE W \ J AN UARY 16, 20 1 5

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AUCTION RARE BLUE CHIP OPPORTUNITY – MUST BE SOLD ON OR BEFORE AUCTION! 35 Shady Grove, Tanawha This is a home where memories are made and will be cherished by all the family for years to come. A home that you can grow into... with endless possibilities in terms of enjoying the property as is or enhancing it further without fear of overcapitalising due to the premium location in one of the Coast’s most sought after streets. Surrounded by immaculate, sprawling lawn on a 5815m2 block that seems to stretch on forever, it’s like coming home to your own private sanctuary. The current owners have purchased elsewhere and are fully committed to achieving a swift sale. This is sure to be outstanding buying – don’t miss out!

5 Bed | 3 Bath | 2 Car

• Prime location in sought after street • Private and serene setting • Perfectly positioned at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac • Timber floors and character features throughout

Auction: On site, Saturday January 31st at 1pm Inspect: Saturday 1-1.30pm Jodie Hedley-Ward 0424 842 837 Web Code: BUD3603

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AUCTION LOCATION – POTENTIAL – EXPANSION 25 Mill Road, Buderim

4 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 2 Car

Buying ‘On Top’ of Buderim means investing in your future, and investing in the right home can assure you of a market growth for years to come. Ready for auction is this immaculately maintained family home. Beautifully renovated, this home ticks all the boxes for a fantastic Buderim lifestyle. The potential for expansion and growth in this home is huge - add a pool, landscape or even a granny flat as there is plenty of space to use! Nine foot ceilings create an air of space and elegance, as immaculate tiles lead you to a wonderfully appointed modern kitchen. The spacious formal lounge and dining allow you to unwind in peace.

• 4 Bedrooms (master with ensuite and walk-in-robe) • Separate office / Rumpus space • Solar hot water / Large laundry • Large rear deck • Built in bar / Entertainent area • Multiple living areas

Auction: On site, Saturday January 31st at 11am Inspect: Saturday 10.30-11.15am and 1.30-2.15pm Dean Stewart 0412 530 258 Web Code: BUD3578

WANT BETTER RETURNS FROM YOUR INVESTMENT PROPERTY? Karen Stehr and the team at Next Rentals are delivering outstanding results across the Sunshine Coast. Karen knows how important it is to understand the fluctuating rental market and take advantage of the most buoyant months of the year to get a solid return for clients. Karen has over 26 years industry experience and with her extensive knowledge and dedication to investors, is achieving maximum rental returns in the marketplace.

RECENTLY RENTED BY NEXT RENTALS: Balyata Crescent, Buddina

2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, single garage

$360 per week

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3 bedroom, private courtyard, split level

$460 per week

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4 bedroom, fenced, double garage

$480 per week

Brampton Cres, Mountain Creek Brand new, 4 bedroom, air conditioned

$520 per week

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$950 per week

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MAXIMISE THE RETURNS ON YOUR INVESTMENT - CALL KAREN STEHR NEXT - 0417 618 480

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AUCTION LUXURIOUS PENTHOUSE LIVING OVERLOOKING THE MAROOCHY RIVER 12/299 Bradman Avenue, Maroochydore

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

Known as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;La Bella Vitaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Beautiful Lifeâ&#x20AC;Ś the name certainly captures the essence of relaxed, coastal living. Downsize in style with this sumptuous, riverside residence boasting the prime penthouse position with perfect northfacing aspect. Motivated sellers will consider all offers on or before auction â&#x20AC;&#x201C; inspect today!

Auction: On site, Saturday February 7th at 2pm Inspect: Saturday 11-11.30am Jodie Hedley-Ward 0424 842 837 Web Code: BUD3615

AUCTION ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FULL OF SURPRISES! MUST BE SOLD! 43 Frogmouth Circuit, Mountain Creek

4 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

Beyond the unassuming facade of this 4 year old property is a home that expands before your very eyes. You will be surprised and delighted with itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many extra features including a fully integrated Nuvo multi-room audio system and a media room with projector and mood lighting creating a fantastic cinema style experience. Call Kylie to arrange your inspection!

Auction: On site, Saturday January 24th at 12pm Inspect: Saturday 12-12.30pm Kylie Tredrea 0402 240 687 Web Code: MIN3569

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3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

A unique opportunity exists to purchase a prime unit on top of Alexandra Headland with magnificent northerly views towards Noosa. Enjoy entertaining family and friends on the large balcony while taking in the view and ocean breezes. Situated in a small complex and walking distance to Mooloolaba beach and restaurants. Fresh paint and new carpet throughout. Great lifestyle!

Price: Low $600,000 Inspect: Saturday 12-12.30am & Wednesday 21st 5-5.30pm Glennis Schindler 0412 737 324 Web Code: MCHY3584

MUST BE SOLD - AFFORDABLE CBD LIVING 5/63-65 Duporth Avenue, Maroochydore

2 Bed | 1 Bath | 1 Car

Perfectly positioned on the ground level with no stairs, this fully furnished 2 bedroom unit is in a complex of only 6 with very affordable Body Corporate Fees. Direct access from the garage into the unit provides good security for all its occupants. This property is perfect for downsizing or investing. Within walking distance to the river, CBD and the Ocean Street precinct.

Price: Low $300,000 buyers Inspect: Saturday 1-1.30pm Glennis Schindler 0412 737 324 Web Code: MCHY3610

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FANTASTIC ENTRY LEVEL BUYING 10 Lanena Street, Mountain Creek Looking for a neat and tidy first home or investment? Then you must inspect this freshly updated home in the Mountain Creek School zone. The expensive work has been completed with both the bathroom and kitchen beautifully updated. Situated on a great size block with double garage, garden shed and space for a pool. Close to all amenities. Inspect now!

FANTASTIC BRIGHTWATER HOME - IDEALLY LOCATED

3 Bed | 1 Bath | 2 Car

10 Tibouchina Street, Brightwater

4 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

Price: Buyers in the $400,000’s Inspect: Saturday 1-1.30pm Kylie Tredrea 0402 240 687 Web Code: MIN3568

This stylish, well built 4 bedroom home in the highly regarded Brightwater Estate is waiting for its new owner. Whether you are looking to buy to live in or an investment this home is perfect. The property is fully fenced with ample room for the kids and pets to play safely and there is still room for a pool on this 450m2 block. Call Kylie now for a private inspection.

Price: Listed at $489,000 Inspect: Saturday 11-11.30am Kylie Tredrea 0402 240 687 Web Code: MIN3285

YOUR NEXT HOME IS OPEN FOR INSPECTION BATTERY HILL

KULUIN

Sat 9-9.30am - 12/38 Milbong Street - PEL3477 Listed at $279,000 - Andrew Dyce Sat 2-2.30pm - 7 Matilda Crescent - PEL3511 Listed at $649,000 - Andrew Dyce

Sat 10-10.45am - 36 Daintree Close - MCHY3589 Offers over $360,000 - Jason Burns Sat 11-11.45am - 348 Main Road - MCHY3611 Auction Sat 7 February 12pm - Jason Burns Tue 5-5.45pm - 348 Main Road - MCHY3611 Auction Sat 7 February 12pm - Jason Burns

BEERWAH Sat 3-4pm - Lushland Estate - MCHY3090 Roxton Court - Andrew Dyce

BLI BLI Sat 10-10.30am - 2 Hagen Place - MCHY3502 Listed at $389,000 - Jason Burns Sat 10-10.30am - 2 - 4 Kris Court - BUD3483 Offers over mid $300,000’s - Matt Quin Sat 10-10.30am - 100 Atkinson Road - BUD3400 Buyers in the $900,000’s - Craig Porter

BUDDINA

LANDSBOROUGH

Sat 1-1.30pm - 10 Lanena Street - MIN3568 Buyers in the $400,000’s - Kylie Tredrea

Alan Riley 0422 723 719

NAMBOUR

Alex Veal 0402 808 569

Sat 1-1.45pm - 4 Canmaroo Avenue - BUD3616 Offers over $495,000 - Trevor Jones

Andrew Dyce 0410 504 764

PALMWOODS

Anne Wallace 0418 769 466

Sat 11.15-12pm - 19 Saunders Lane - BUD3572 Offers Over $900,000 - Anne Wallace

Wed-Sat 12-4pm; Sun 9-1pm - Pathways Estate - BUD2083 PARREARRA Lower Mount Mellum Road - John Skerlak Sat 11-11.30am - 112 Sunbird Chase - MIN3491 Sat 1.30-2.15pm - 9 Bella Street - MIN3542 Offers Over $899,000 - David Holmes Offers over $439,000 - Rod Whiteman Sat 12-12.30pm - 8 Santorini Court - MIN3455 LITTLE MOUNTAIN Sat 12.30-1.30pm - 82 Caloundra Road - PEL3494 Please Contact Agent - Karen Jones Listed from $285,000 - Norm Clarke PELICAN WATERS

MAROOCHYDORE

Sat 10-10.30am - 16 Midden Place - PEL3516 Sat 11-11.30am - 13 Blackwood Street - MCHY3606 Sat 11-11.45am - 3 Barellan Avenue - MIN3458 Mid $600,000’s - Andrew Dyce Low to Mid $400,000 buyers - Glennis Schindler Listed at $1,350,000 - Minka Jenkins Sat 11-11.30am - 12/299-301 Bradman Avenue - BUD3615 Sat 11-11.30am - 7 Francis Court - PEL3057 Sat 11-11.45am - 3 Harbour Parade - MIN3587 Buyers $950,000 plus - Kerri Johnston Auction Sat 7 February 2pm - Jodie Hedley-Ward Auction Sat 24 January 11am - Karen Jones Sat 11-11.30am - 56 Kalowendha Avenue - PEL3492 Sat 1-1.30pm - 32 Schirrmann Drive - MCHY3613 6DW SP & 3DFLêF %RXOHYDUG 0,1 Mid $400,000’s - Kate Jewry Offers Over $795,000 - Andrew Dyce Offers in the $300,000’s - Bree Charles Sat 1-1.30pm - 5/63-65 Duporth Avenue - MCHY3610 Sat 12-12.30pm - 8 Millennium Circuit - PEL3601 Sat 2.30-3pm - 11 Adaluma Avenue - MCHY3445 Low $300,000 Buyers - Glennis Schindler Offers over $750,000 - Kerri Johnston Auction Sat 17 January 3pm - Alan Riley MINYAMA Sat 12-12.30pm - 4 Finnegan Place - PEL3605 Sat 2.45-3.30pm - Lot 2/19 Barellan Avenue - MIN3470 Sat 10-10.45am - 6 Minyama Island - MIN3567 High $700,000’s - Andrew Dyce Buyers in the $900,000’s - Bree Charles Auction Sat 7 February 11am - Karen Jones Sat 1-1.30pm - 51 Whitehaven Way - PEL3038 Wed 1-1.45pm - 3 Harbour Parade - MIN3587 Sat 11-11.30 - 17 Birubi Street - MIN3299 Buyers Over $1,100,000 - Kerri Johnston Auction Sat 24 January 11am - Karen Jones Reduced to $699,000 - Karen Jones Sat 1-1.30pm - 58 Pembroke Avenue - PEL3065 BUDERIM Sat 12.15-1pm - 19 Mooloolah Island - MCHY3549 Sat 10-10.45am - 77 Kerenjon Avenue - BUD3517 Price by negotiation - Andrew Dyce Buyers in the $2 Millions - Alan Riley Mid to high $600,000’s - Karen Cleeton Thurs 5.30-6.30 - 6 Minyama Island - Min3567 Sat 2-2.30pm - 6 Reliance Place - PEL3518 Sat 10.30-11.15am - 25 Mill Road - BUD3578 Auction Sat 7 February 11am - Karen Jones Offers Over $795,000 - Kerri Johnston Auction Sat 31 January 11am - Dean Stewart MOOLOOLABA ROSEMOUNT Sat 11.45-12.15pm - 7/38 Mill Road - BUD3594 Sat 10-10.45am - 10 Kononda Court - MCHY3508 Sat 2-2.45 - 72 Upper Rosemount Road - BUD3622 $1,000,000 plus buyers - Kate Jewry Offers Over $399,000 - Dean Stewart Mid to high $500,000’s - Trevor Jones Sat 11-11.30am - 1/19 Tombarra Street - MCHY3495 Sat 12-12.30pm - 6 Cicada Close - BUD3526 SIPPY DOWNS High $200,000’s Dominic Fernandez Listed at $659,000 - Jodie Hedley-Ward Sat 10-10.45am - 14 Trinity Crescent - PEL3602 Sat 11-11.45am - 9 Culbara Street - MCHY3593 Sat 12.30-1pm - 13/80 Burnett Street - BUD3404 Buyers in the $400,000’s to inspect - Rod Whiteman Auction Sat 7 February 10am Alan Riley Offers in the $300,000’s - Anne Wallace Sat 12-12.30pm - 4/31 Buderim Avenue - MCHY3584 TANAWHA Sat 1-1.45pm - 125 Cogill Road - BUD3363 Low $600,000 Buyers - Glennis Schindler Sat 1-1.30pm - 35 Shady Grove - BUD3603 Low $1,000,000 buyers - Craig Porter Sat 1-1.45pm - 2/39 - 45 First Avenue - BUD3339 Auction Sat 31 January 1pm - Jodie Hedley-Ward Sat 1.30-2.15pm - 25 Mill Road - BUD3578 Listed at $799,500 - Karen Cleeton VALDORA Auction Sat 31 January 11am - Dean Stewart Sat 1.45-2.15pm - 7/52 Toorumbee Drive - MIN3358 Sat 9-11am - Lots 1-9/65 Thomson Valley Road - MCHY3261 Sat 2 - 2.45pm - 32 Tulip Lane - BUD3621 Listed at $299,000 - Bree Charles Please Contact Agent - Craig Porter From $299,000 - The Manor Estate - John Skerlak Wed 5-5.30pm - 4/31 Buderim Avenue - MCHY3584 COES CREEK Low $600,000 Buyers - Glennis Schindler WURTULLA Sat 10-10.45am - 26 Burruma Court - BUD3583 Wed 5-5.45pm - 9 Culbara Street - MCHY3593 Sat 10-10.30am - 3/1 Peregrine Drive - MIN3608 Auction Sat 7 February 10am - Alan Riley Mid $300,000’s - Trevor Jones High $200,000’s - Kylie Tredrea MOUNTAIN CREEK GLENVIEW Sat 12.45-1.15pm - 3 Schooner Court - MIN3597 Sat 11-11.30am - 10 Tibouchina Street - MIN3285 Sat 11.30-12.15pm - 4 Firetail Place - PEL3580 Listed at $740,000 - Karen Jones Listed at $489,000 - Kylie Tredrea Mid $500,000’s - Rod Whiteman Sat 11-11.45am - 73 Foxtail Circuit - MIN3614 ILKLEY Listed at $459,000 - Bree Charles Sat 11 - 12pm - 36 Lucida Place - BUD3617 Sat 12-12.30pm - 43 Frogmouth Circuit - MIN3569 Auction Sat 14 February 2pm - Craig Porter Auction Sat 24 January 12pm - Kylie Tredrea KINGS BEACH Sat 3-3.30pm - 2/19 Ormonde Terrace - PEL3563 Sat 12-12.30pm - 15 Myrtle Place - MIN3540 Listed at $640,000 - Bree Charles Offers Over $550,000 - Kerri Johnston

Bree Charles 0416 435 391 Chris Swallow 0400 354 258 Clint Jensen 0412 447 624 Craig Porter 0411 554 880 Dean Stewart 0412 530 258 David Hedley-Ward 0406 011 123 David Holmes 0403 110 070 Dominic Fernandez 0424 767 121 Georgina Griggs 0401 868 006 Glennis Schindler 0412 737 324 Huan Cleeton 0409 280 762 Jason Burns 0417 762 001 Jodie Hedley-Ward 0424 842 837 John Skerlak 0413 441 834 Kat Scrivener 0404 021 884 Kate Jewry 0404 817 916 Karen Cleeton 0438 930 183 Karen Jones 0405 122 526 Kerri Johnston 0412 580 184 Kylie Tredrea 0402 240 687 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222 Matt Quin 0413 577 607 Minka Jenkins 0488 550 063 Norm Clarke 0429 990 418 Richard Espray 0413 883 540 Rod Whiteman 0434 219 118 Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188 Sally Mulhearn 0431 595 341 Tian Hu 0422 871 101 Trevor Jones 0488 999 156

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Affordable in Buderim This property prope p rty is one to look at if yyou ou are after an astute investment, renovation project or just want a large family home on top of Buderim. Set on 794 square metres, this home has dual-living potential with f ve spacious bedrooms, ensuite to the master, two living areas, four spacious covered decks and double lock-up garage.

19 Fountain Road, Buderim 5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Auction onsite Saturday Feb 7 @ 11am RealWay Buderim 5445 2777 Richard Tucker 0429 060 092

WATERFRONT OASIS WITH PRIVACY AND SPACE

STUNNING OCEAN REACH WATERFRONT OPPORTUNITY

17 Maui Court, KAWANA ISLAND

U36 Ocean Reach Apts, 57 Grand Parade, KAWANA ISLAND

Sensational waterfront design at exceptional value, this stunning 4+ Bed 3 Bath 2 Car Pool lifestyle choice has to be viewed to be fully appreciated. Price: Offers over $1million • Mastersuite overlooking the water, massive WIR & ensuite Inspect: Sat 1:00 - 1:30pm • 3 totally separate living areas ensuring complete privacy Bill Howcroft 0431 354 076 • Ducted air-con, fans, solar panels, plenty of storage

A modern east facing unit in the luxurious Ocean Reach complex that should be viewed to be fully appreciated.

• Generous 762m2 block - 25m frontage & grassed area for kids Jacque Howcroft 0431 815 991

1 Bed 1 Bath 1 Car

Pool

Auction: Onsite Sat 7 Feb 12.00pm • Spacious 1 bedroom with WIR, ensuite and bath Inspect: Sat 11.00 - 11.30am • Modern open plan kitchen ﬂowing to the living/dining area • East facing balcony with beautiful water views over canal Bill Howcroft 0431 354 076 Jacque Howcroft 0431 815 991 • Complex boasts resort pool, bbq area, theatre and gym th

FOR A FREE MARKET OR RENTAL APPRAISAL PHONE 0431 354 076

SOLD

NKS

MPP

INVESTOR SPECIAL IN 5 STAR CONDITION

DISTINCTIVE ISLAND QUALITY - LOW MAINTENANCE

5 Martinique Court, KAWANA ISLAND Quality spacious Island living in immaculate condition with upgraded kitchen, new carpet and freshly painted. • 4 bedrooms with massive master suite, WIR and ensuite • Open plan entertainers kitchen with modern appliances, new ﬁttings, 2 totally separate living areas • Ducted air-con with fans and high ceilings throughout • Side access for a boat and caravan, plenty of room for a pool

1 Molokai Lane, KAWANA ISLAND

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4 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car Price:

$578,000

Inspect: Saturday 1:00 - 1:30pm Bill Howcroft 0431 354 076 Jacque Howcroft 0431 815 991

In absolute perfect condition and immaculately presented, this stylish home is ideally situated opposite a large park.

4 Bed 3 Bath 2 Car

• 4 generous bedrooms - Master with large ensuite and WIR • Spacious modern open plan living & kitchen with stone benches Price: Sold! Bill Howcroft 0431 354 076 • 3 bathrooms, air conditioner and ceiling fans throughout Jacque Howcroft 0431 815 991 • Covered outdoor area with timber decking, large spa

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Luxury in Alex Headland

Sophisticated, stunning and superbly located on the north-facing crest of Alexandra Headland, Elysee offers irresistible ocean views while offering privacy and functionality. Elysee’s 17 exclusive apartments offer a selection of unique designs minutes from Mooloolaba’s restaurants, coffee shops and retail outlets. Residents have full access to a rooftop pool plus steam room and gym, while 24-hour onsite management provides added peace of mind, plus Elysee is pet friendly. Five luxury apartments sold within a week of Elysee’s release. To f nd out more visit www.wiproperty.com.au.

propertytoday AUCTION

hillcrest house 223 neill road, mooloolah valley

MOUNTAIN CREEK 35 Blue Fin Circuit A stunning modern home right on the lake without the “waterfront” price tag! This premium block backs onto Brightwater’s award winning lakefront park. The massive Merbau deck and tropical garden beds surrounding the house give you a luxurious plantation feel. Designer kitchen, inground pool, racked ceiling, rainwater tank, gas hot water and solar panels are few of the many features. propertytoday.net.au/12131423

2 + pool

Auction on-site Sat 31st Jan at 1.00pm View Saturday 1 - 1.30pm Jamie Holbrook 0418 500 081

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sat 9.30 - 10.00am offers over $355,000 5456 0215 lara blackbeard 0449 161 759

located less than 2kms to mooloolah modern kitchen and bathroom large laundry secure under-house storage & workshop semi-rural surrounds on 3,500m2 block

Office 5444 2222

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lifestyle peaceful & private location with potential; this delightful cottage has all the charm of years gone by with high paneled ceilings & polished timber floorboards

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rainforest retreat in mons

26 topview drive

lifestyle situated on a low maintenance acreage block this home is the perfect combination of the stylish entertainer and the easy living family home. the waterfall and creek that runs through the gully makes for a sense of peace and tranquility and offers a scenic nature walk in your own backyard. accommodation all your family’s requirements are covered with the upper level providing three bedrooms, main with en suite and walk in robe, plus office and study nook. the main living level is perfect for entertaining, surrounded by decks running off the kitchen, dining and lounge with beautiful views through the trees.

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contact

5456 0219 bevan horsnell 0412 512 257

features too many to list, including air conditioning, log burner, polished timber floors, stone bench tops to kitchen, raked ceilings, pond, workshop and storage under house, lotus-filled dam offering irrigation to the whole acreage and a flat turfed area perfect for the children to play or a garden party.

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wonderful family home 386 kiel mountain road, kiels mountain lifestyle relaxing and restful, this beautiful property is perfect for those looking for an idyllic, country lifestyle far removed from the rat race, but little more than 10 minutes to the sunshine coast’s best beaches, restaurants and cafes. • • • •

dual living potential with separate entrance air conditioned main living covered deck overlooking the green hills 3881sqm block

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sat 12.30-1.00pm sat 31 jan at 2.00pm 5456 0219 bevan horsnell 0412 512 257

excellent subdivision opportunity 259 kiel mountain road kiels mountain enjoy the quiet relaxed surroundings of this 2.9 hectare (approx 7 acres) block of natural bushland. you can start your dream with a totally blank canvas and create the home and landscape of your choosing in a time frame that suits you best. conveniently located close to schools, woombye shopping centre and still only 15mins to the beach. serious consideration given to all offers.

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buyers can walk block either alone or with agent sat 24 jan at 3.00pm 5456 0263 jan withers 0403 737 790

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Beautiful Bli Bli acreage This outstandingg 1.85-acre p property rope p rtyy is within walking distance of Bli Bli State School and the shops. It features high ceilings and three outdoor living areas where you can enjoy spectacular sunsets. There is also a saltwater pool and Bali-style hut, a large shed, bore, irrigation system, solar hot water and solar power.

NAMBOUR 4 PARADISE PLACE

21 Thornton Road, Bli Bli 5 bed, 3 bath, 4 car Auction onsite Saturday Feb 7 @ 2pm RE/MAX Property Sales 5470 7000 Steve Perry 0418 711 955

OFFERS INVITED OVER $850,000

Private 4 Bedroom Home plus Separate 2 Bedroom Cottage!!! • 4 bedrooms - master bedroom with walk in robe and en-suite • 3 bathrooms • Separate cottage - 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom • Large informal family living and dining area adjacent to kitchen • 3 car accommodation • Magnif cent under cover entertainment areas featuring in-ground salt water pool and heated spa • 2 x 5,000 litre water tanks • 2.34 acres of private and manicured grounds INSPECT Saturday 10:00 - 10:30am CAROLANS 54411344 KATHY MULHERON 0481 313 336 WEB www.carolans.net

ALEXANDRA HEADLAND UNIT 3 ‘SILVER SANDS’ 19 BOOLARONG CRESCENT

AUCTION

Grab your togs, towel and surfboard! Watch the board riders at The Bluff and overlook the patrolled Alex Headland surf beach, right up past Maroochydore and towards Noosa directly out your window! Consider yourself lucky to have the opportunity to purchase this second level, FRONT unit. Where else do you buy a unit in Alex with such wide ocean views and at a budget price. Upon entering you immediately see the wide views and feel the lovely sea breezes f owing through and into the 2 large bedrooms. The unit is tiled throughout. Scope to renovate. Currently rented. AUCTION Onsite Saturday 24th Jan at 2:00pm INSPECT Saturday 1:30 - 2:00pm MOOLOOLABA 5444 0800 JEAN HAMER 0419 034 500 WEB www.fnmooloolaba.com.au Beerwah 5494 6444 Bribie Island 3408 7000

Caloundra 5438 2166 Maroochydore 5479 6600

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A new Vision in Golden Beach Vision Apartments ffeatures eatures two- and d three-bed three-bedrooms h drooms apa apartments part rtm that are now completed and ready for their new owners. Just metres from Golden Beach, the apartments feature generous balconies and ensuites, designer kitchens with stone benchtops and Miele appliances and air-conditioned living areas. The complex offers a fully equipped f tness centre with wet and dry saunas, a 25-metre lap pool, spa and children’s pool. There is also a rooftop terrace, common room, car wash bay and barbecue. Each unit also benef ts from secure dual undercover car parks and storage. Pet owner’s will also love the fact that Vision is pet friendly. Units start at $565,000. Find out more at www.picturethepossibilities.com.au. M Y W EEK LY PREVIEW.C OM .A U

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MOOLOOLABA UNIT 5 ‘JEDDA’ 50 PARKYN PARADE

AUCTION

Your Sanctuary by the Sea Prepare to be impressed from the moment you walk into this spacious and light f lled qualilty apartment. Offering panoramic northern views of the beach and ocean to Old Woman Island and beyond. Investors and owner occupiers take note – this is a unique opportunity to secure one of the most sought after beach front 3 bedroom apartments on Parkyn Parade. This superb apartment has been extensively renovated to the highest quality. Enjoy a perfect peaceful living environment enhanced by a roof terrace and entertainment area with near 360° views and spa. AUCTION Onsite Saturday 24th January at 4:00pm INSPECT Saturday & Wednesday 3:30 - 4:00pm MOOLOOLABA 5444 0800 JEAN HAMER 0419 034 500 WEB www.fnmooloolaba.com.au

MOOLOOLABA

AUCTION

UNIT 29 ‘FIRST AVE’ 39 FIRST AVENUE

Residential Perfection This spacious 3 bedroom plus study sub penthouse apartment enjoys superb northerly ocean views towards Noosa. With immense visual appeal, this apartment offers the very best in features and f ttings for your lifestyle living by the sea. Designer touches include new bamboo f oors, marble tiles and a beautiful contemporary kitchen. 4 car lock up garage ads to the overall liveability. This building is pet friendly, residential only and has a gym and resort style pool to enjoy at your leisure. AUCTION Onsite Saturday 24th January at 1:00pm INSPECT Saturday & Wednesday 12:30 -1:00pm MOOLOOLABA 5444 0800 PAUL ANGELL 0438 468 378 JEAN HAMER 0419 034 500 WEB www.fnmooloolaba.com.au

Beerwah - 5494 6444

Caloundra - 5438 2166

Mooloolaba - 5444 0800

Bribie Island - 3408 7000

Maroochydore - 5479 6600

Nambour - 5441 1344

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CLASSIFIEDS RENTALS

Caloundra convenience Reti Retire tire iin n st style tyle l iin n tthis his spaci hi spacious ious aand nd dp private rivat i te villa in a sought-after to shops, the h f complex, l close l h h hospital, transport and town centre. The massive open-plan living area is serviced by a central kitchen. Two double bedrooms allow for family to visit. An internal atrium features remote louvres and the outdoor entertaining area looks out over the low-maintenance courtyard. The popular complex is beautifully maintained with a low body corporate fees, and is a short stroll to Pumicestone Passage.

24/31 North Street, Caloundra 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Listed at $379,000 Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Andrew Dyce 0410 504 764

WANTED TO BUY

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ARIES [Mar 21-Apr 20] With your constantly heated emotions, you can be a real hot-head. This week Mars links up with Neptune, so you’ll feel less frantic … but you’ll also feel much more confused. With Mercury reversing through your social zone – double-check all texts, tweets and emails.

TAURUS [Apr 21-May 21] Don’t get bogged down in a career-rut, bulls. Have you lost your passion? Are you overdue for a promotion? Is it time to look for a better job or even change vocation? If you are retired, how about taking up a volunteering opportunity with a worthy local cause?

GEMINI [May 22-Jun 21] Being a scatter-brained Gemini will just lead to problems this week. You’re in the mood to study, but avoid jumping to conclusions. Instead, think things through. Overseas friendships are favoured, as you expand your group to include an international new crowd.

CANCER [Jun 22-Jul 23] Close relationships are put under the microscope, and you’re keen to show your nearest and dearest how much you care. Avoid being overprotective, loved ones need room and there’s a big difference between loving and smothering.

LEO [Jul 24-Aug 23] Leos love to be leaders … but are you leading others (with passion and purpose) or just bossing them around? This week, if you proceed without considering others, then you’ll stir up unnecessary angst. So strive to accommodate the needs of those around you.

VIRGO [Aug 24-Sep 23] The new moon gets you thinking about rebooting your daily schedule, as you shake things up. Mercury turns retrograde mid-week, so avoid signing contracts and buying big ticket items (like a car, computer or holiday package) until after February 11.

LIBRA [Sep 24-Oct 23] Your social side is stimulated, as the new moon ﬁres up your entertainment zone. But a relationship with a child or friend may go through a bumpy patch over the next three weeks, when retro Mercury confuses communication and heightens sensitivities.

SCORPIO [Oct 24-Nov 22] The new moon moves through your domestic zone so it’s time to spruce up Casa Scorpio as you clean, tidy, de-clutter and decorate home and hearth. But with retro Mercury also there, relations with relatives will be a mineﬁeld over the next three weeks.

SAGITTARIUS [Nov 23-Dec 21] Sagittarians are usually incredibly optimistic souls but with Saturn now moving slowly through your sign (until 2017), your life at the moment may not be as light-hearted as you’d like. That’s OK! The purpose of obstacles and challenges is to help you develop and mature.

CAPRICORN [Dec 22-Jan 20] Expect some confusion involving social media, siblings, neighbours or local community connections. Don’t accept other people’s version – take the time to check things. Friday’s sun/ Saturn link up is perfect for ﬁnalising jobs or making progress with personal projects.

AQUARIUS [Jan 21-Feb 19] The new moon’s in Aquarius, so you’ll feel inventive as you launch projects and plan new adventures. But, if someone approaches you with a deal that looks too good to be true, start running! If you let yourself be sweet-talked, you’ll just end up making a messy mistake.

PISCES [Feb 20-Mar 20] Confusion reigns supreme this week, as Mars and Neptune hook up in your sign … and then the new moon and retro Mercury stir up your selfsabotage zone. It will be easy to lose direction and be led up the primrose path by a persuasive person with dubious motives.

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Neighbourhood (8) Self-government (8) Lie in ambush (4) Take unnecessary risks (4,4,4) Deserve (4) Practicable (6) Loss of progress (6) Thought out in advance (12) Audibly (5) Fine variety of coffee (5) Declare to be a saint (8) Rashly intent (8) Tactless (6) Informal open-air meal (6) A rigid support (4) Indication (4)

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Willy who owned a factory

One of Marge Simpson’s sisters

Mr Dahl, author of clue No. 1

Opposite of excited

Finger jewellery

Harry Potter’s rival

Colour of mud

This girl sat down at the Mad Hatter’s tea party

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Rules: Form as many words as possible. Each word must contain the centre letter. Plurals made by adding “s” are not counted.

CROSSWORD: ACROSS: 1 Deadly 4 Upheaval 9 Saturn 10 Carriage 12 Rank 13 Crown 14 Plea 17 Complication 20 Turn of phrase 23 Acid 24 Merry 25 Foil 28 Contrive 29 Finite 30 Escapade 31 Invert DOWN: 1 District 2 Autonomy 3 Lurk 5 Play with ﬁre 6 Earn 7 Viable 8 Leeway 11 Preconceived 15 Aloud 16 Mocha 18 Canonise 19 Hellbent 21 Gauche 22 Picnic 26 Prop 27 Sign

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SCATTERWORD: EXCORIATE, exoteric, exacter, excreta, exotica, exactor, exoreic, exciter, coaxer, excite, exotic, cortex, exact, exeat, extra, taxer, xeric, toxic, exert, coax, taxi, exit.

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6pm Eggheads. 6.30 The Checkout. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30 Summer. 8.00 QI. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Fry. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG) A village is wracked by murders. 10.00 Asian Cup: Australia. 10.40 Whitechapel. (M)

6pm Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 8.30 MOVIE Phenomenon. (1996) (PG) John Travolta, Kyra Sedgwick, Forest Whitaker. An ordinary man becomes a genius.

6pm News. 6.10 WIN News. 6.30 Cricket. One Day International. Australia v England. Game 1. Evening session. 9.00 MOVIE The Sentinel. (2006) (M) Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland. 11.15 MOVIE Deliverance. (1972) (AV15+)

6pm Family Feud. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Living Room. (PG) 8.30 NCIS. (M) A bomb detonates at a charity concert. 9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) An explosion rips through a ﬁsh market. 10.30 Graham Norton. (M) 11.30 The Project.

6.30pm News. 7.30 World’s Most Dangerous Roads. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Kill Bill: Vol. 2. (2004) (MA15+) Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Michael Madsen. An assassin closes in on her former mentor.

SATURDAY

6.30pm Attitude. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG) 8.30 Miranda. (PG) Penny embarrasses Miranda. 9.00 Soccer. AFC Asian Cup. Match 17. Australia v South Korea. From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.

6pm News. 7.00 MOVIE Nim’s Island. (2008) (PG) 9.00 MOVIE 16 Blocks. (2006) (M) Bruce Willis, Mos Def, David Morse. A cop escorts a witness to a courthouse.

6pm News. 7.00 MOVIE Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium. (2007) (G) 9.00 MOVIE Pay It Forward. (2000) (M) Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt, Haley Joel Osment. 11.30 MOVIE White Oleander. (2002) (M) Alison Lohman, Robin Wright Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer.

6pm Cricket. T20 Big Bash League. Game 29. Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Stars. 9.30 Modern Family. (PG) Gloria gives Manny’s date a makeover. 10.00 Gold Coast Cops. (PG) The team chases a man on the run. 10.30 MOVIE Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps. (2010) (M)

6pm Trawlermen. (PG) 6.30 World News. 7.35 Underground Britain: Southern Britain. Rob Bell heads to Southern Britain. 8.30 MOVIE Cold Mountain. (2003) (MA15+) Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, Renée Zellweger. A deserter tries to return home.

SUNDAY

6.30pm Save Your Life Tonight. 7.00 News. 7.40 Antiques Roadshow. 8.40 Sherlock. (M) Sherlock matches wits with a bomber. 10.10 Asian Cup: Australia. 10.40 Paul Kelly: Stories Of Me. (MA15+) 6pm Eggheads. 6.30 The Checkout. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30 Summer. 8.00 Grand Designs. 8.45 Sounds Like Teen Spirit: triple j At 40. Takes a look back at triple j. 10.00 Asian Cup: Australia. 10.40 Mad Dogs. (MA15+)

6pm News. 7.00 Inside Queen Mary 2. 8.00 Border Security: International. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE The King’s Speech. (2010) (M) Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter, Geoffrey Rush. The new English king struggles with a speech impediment. 6pm Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 1. From Melbourne Park. 11.30 Great Train Robbery. (PG) The truth behind the multi-million-pound heist is examined.

6pm News. 6.30 Cricket. One Day International. Australia v India. Game 2. Evening session. Continued. 9.00 Two And A Half Men. (M) 10.00 Cycling. Tour Down Under. People’s Choice Classic. Highlights. 11.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) 6pm News. 7.00 WIN News. 7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.00 MOVIE What Happens In Vegas. (2008) (M) Cameron Diaz, Ashton Kutcher, Queen Latifah. A couple accidentally get married in Las Vegas. 11.00 Love Child. (M)

6pm Gold Coast Cops. (PG) 6.30 Attenborough’s Living With Dinosaurs. (PG) 7.30 Modern Family. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Little Fockers. (2010) (M) 10.30 NCIS: New Orleans. (M) 11.30 MOVIE The Kids Are All Right. (2010) (M) 6pm Family Feud. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Cricket. T20 Big Bash League. Game 30. Melbourne Renegades v Adelaide Strikers. From Etihad Stadium, Melbourne. 11.00 NCIS. (M)

6.30pm News. 7.30 Rebuilding The Trojan Horse. (PG) 8.30 The Great Australian Race Riot: New Mob On The Block. (M) Part 3 of 3. 9.30 MOVIE Hawking. (2004) (PG) Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Brandon, Tom Hodgkins. 6.30pm News. 7.30 James May’s Toy Stories: Action Man. 8.35 Commando School: To Your Duties. (M) The recruits’ training comes to an end. 9.30 Uncle. (M) 10.05 Man Down. (M)

6pm Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 2. From Melbourne Park. 11.30 Botched Up Bodies Pt 1. (MA15+) A medical team helps ﬁve unlucky women who were disﬁgured by cosmetic surgery.

6pm News. 7.00 WIN News. 7.30 RBT. (PG)

6pm Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey. 6.30 News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Spider House. Part 2 of 2. 9.30 Years Of Living Dangerously: Winds Of Change. (PG) 10.30 News.

6pm Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 3. From Melbourne Park. 11.30 Men At Work. (M) After Milo is dumped by his girlfriend, the guys try to get him back on his feet.

6pm News. 7.00 WIN News. 7.30 Customs. (PG) 8.00 To Catch A Smuggler. (PG) 9.00 MOVIE The Vow. (2012) (PG) Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum, Sam Neill. 11.00 Cycling. Tour Down Under. Stage 2. Unley to Stirling. Highlights.

6pm Family Feud. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Modern Family. (PG) Phil faces his fears. 8.30 NCIS. (M) A US Navy ofﬁcer is found dead. 9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) Classiﬁed software is stolen. 11.30 The Project. 6pm Family Feud. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Cricket. T20 Big Bash League. Game 31. Melbourne Stars v Perth Scorchers. From the MCG. 11.00 Hawaii Five-0. (M) Steve seeks Catherine’s help.

6pm Rick Stein’s Cornish Christmas. 6.30 News. 7.30 Walking Through History. 8.30 WWII Air Crash Detectives: Baker’s Creek – Australia’s Worst Air Crash. (PG) Hosted by Garth Barnard. 9.30 Rectify. (M) 10.25 News.

6pm Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 4. From Melbourne Park. 11.30 Men At Work. (PG) In effort to prove himself to his boss, Neal goes overboard cutting costs in the ofﬁce much to the disconcertion of his friends.

6pm News. 7.00 WIN News. 7.30 Getaway. (PG) 8.30 Kings Cross ER. (M)

6pm Family Feud. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Cricket. T20 Big Bash League. Game 32. Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder. From the SCG. 11.00 Blue Bloods. (M)

6.30pm News. 7.30 Gourmet Farmer. (PG) 8.00 Made In Italy With Silvia Colloca. 8.30 Destination Flavour Down Under: Best Bites. Hosted by Adam Liaw. 9.30 Vikings. (MA15+)

6.30pm The Checkout. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30 Summer. 8.00 QI. (PG) 8.30 David Attenborough’s Rise Of Animals: Dawn Of The Mammals. Part 2 of 2. 9.30 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 10.00 Asian Cup: Australia. 6pm Eggheads. 6.30 The Checkout. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30 Summer. 8.00 QI. (PG) 8.30 Human Universe With Brian Cox: Are We Alone? Part 3 of 5. 9.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 10.15 Soul Mates. (M)

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6pm Family Feud. 6.30 Neighbours. (QQ) 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 7.30 American Idol. (PG) 9.30 Snog, Marry, Avoid? (PGR) 10.50 Sex And The City. (MA15+) 11.30 Movie Juice.

SATURDAY

6pm Family Feud. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Megastructures. 8.30 Cops: Adults Only. (M) 9.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 15. Perth Wildcats v Adelaide 36ers. 11.30 The Home Team.

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Winter Wipeout. 8.30 Michael McIntyreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Comedy Roadshow. (PG) 9.15 Fiona Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greatest Hits. (M) 10.40 The Inbetweeners. 11.10 Plebs. 11.40 Hustle.

9pm Nick Knowlesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Original Features. 10.00 Waking The Dead. (AV15+)

6.30pm Billy The Exterminator. (PG) 7.00 MOVIE Coming To America. (1988) (PG) 9.30 MOVIE 30 Days Of Night. (2007) (AV15+) 12am MOVIE 30 Days Of Night: Dark Days. (2010)

7.30pm MOVIE Free Willy: Escape From Pirateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cove. (2010) (PG) 9.30 MOVIE Catwoman. (2004) (M) Halle Berry, Benjamin Bratt, Sharon Stone. 11.40 MOVIE Batman: Under The Red Hood. (2010) (M)

6.30pm Sun, Sea And Bargain Spotting. 7.30 Antiques Roadshow. 8.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) 9.30 CSI: NY. (M) 10.30 Cold Case. (M) 11.20 Marshal Law: Texas. (M)

6pm Get Smart. (PG) 6.30 The Biggest Loser USA. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Hitchcock. (2012) (M) Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson. 10.30 Touch. (M)

6pm Becker. (PG) 6.30 Raymond. 7.30 MOVIE Glee: The Concert Movie. (2011) (PG) Lea Michele, Dianna Agron, Cory Monteith. 9.10 Sex And The City. (MA15+) 10.30 Sex And The City. (M) 11.10 The Loop. (PG)

SUNDAY

6pm Cricket. One Day International. Australia v England. Game 1. Evening session. 6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 Border Force. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Michael. (1996) (PG) 10.30 MOVIE Being There. (1979) (M)

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6pm Fawlty Towers. (PG) 7.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Nick Knowlesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Original Features. 10.30 Four Rooms. (PG) 11.30 Alaska Wing Men. (PG)

6pm Mounted In Alaska. 6.30 Doomsday Preppers. 7.30 Outback Truckers. (PG) 8.30 Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hardest Prisons. (M) 9.45 MOVIE Sleepy Hollow. (1999) (M)

6pm Scooby-Doo! 6.30 MOVIE The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter. (1990) (G) 8.30 Big Bang. (PG) 9.30 MOVIE The Whole Ten Yards. (2004) (M) 11.40 Anger Management.

6.30pm River Cottage: Summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Here. 7.30 The Great British Bake Off. 8.45 MOVIE The Reader. (2008) (M)

6pm Cops. (PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Extreme Fishing. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Mission: Impossible. (1996) (M) 10.45 48 Hours. (PG) 11.45 The Home Team.

6pm Raymond. 7.00 The Simpsons. 7.30 Futurama. (PG) 8.00 The Simpsons. 8.30 MOVIE Napoleon Dynamite. (2004) (PG) 10.25 King Of Queens. (PG) 10.55 Plonk. 11.25 Raymond.

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6pm Tennis. Aust Open. Night 1. From Melbourne Park. 10.00 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 10.30 Waking The Dead. (AV15+) 11.30 Life After People. (PG)

6pm Tennis. Aust Open. Day 1. 7.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 7.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 8.30 American Restoration. (PG) 9.30 American Pickers. (PG) 10.30 Auction Kings. (PG) 11.30 Combat Dealers. (PG)

6pm Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adv Time. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 7.30 Car SOS. (PG) 8.30 Top Gear Top 41. (PG) 9.30 MOVIE A View To A Kill. (1985) (PG) Roger Moore, Christopher Walken, Tanya Roberts.

6pm Hot In Cleveland. (PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair. 8.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 9.00 Midsomer Murders. (M) 11.10 Days That Shook The World. (M)

6pm Family Feud. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Undercover Boss. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Mission: Impossible II. (2000) (M) Tom Cruise, Dougray Scott, Thandie Newton. 11.05 48 Hours. (PG)

6pm Family Feud. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 8.00 Futurama. (PG) 8.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 9.00 The Simpsons. 9.30 American Horror Story. 10.30 Medium. (M) 11.30 King Of Queens. (PG)

TUESDAY

7.15pm MOVIE Coraline. (2009) (PG) 9.15 MOVIE Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s My Boy. (2012) (MA15+) Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Leighton Meester. 11.45 MOVIE Air America. (1990) (M)

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7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 That â&#x20AC;&#x2122;70s Show. 7.50 Jimmy Fallon. 8.30 Glamour Model Mum, Baby & Me. 9.30 Buzzcocks. 10.00 Siblings. 10.30 Red Dwarf. 11.00 Jimmy Fallon.

6pm Tennis. Aust Open. Night 2. From Melbourne Park. 10.00 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 10.30 Waking The Dead. (M) 11.30 Command Center. (PG)

6pm Aust Open. Day 2. 7.00 Seinfeld. 7.30 MythBusters. (PG) 8.30 Family Guy. (M) 9.00 American Dad! (M) 9.30 Family Guy. (M) 10.30 American Dad! 11.30 1000 Ways To Die.

6pm Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adv Time. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 7.30 Man And Machine. (PG) 8.00 Top Gear. (PG) 9.30 MOVIE Fight Club. (1999) (AV15+) Edward Norton, Brad Pitt.

9pm MOVIE City Heat. (1984) (M) Clint Eastwood, Burt Reynolds, Jane Alexander. 11.00 Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Worst. (PG)

6pm Family Feud. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Cops. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Vanilla Sky. (2001) (M) Tom Cruise, PenĂŠlope Cruz, Cameron Diaz. 11.15 Movie Juice. 11.45 Cops. (PG)

6pm Family Feud. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. 7.30 Rules Of Engagement. 8.30 New Girl. (M) 9.00 New Girl. (PG) 9.30 Sex And The City. (MA15+) 10.10 House Of Lies.

WEDNESDAY

6.30pm Tennis. Apia International. Night 6. From Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre. 10.00 Escape To The Country. 11.00 Waking The Dead. (AV15+)

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7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 That â&#x20AC;&#x2122;70s Show. (PG) 7.50 Jimmy Fallon. (PG) 8.40 The Hoarder Next Door. (PG) 9.30 Scrappers. (PG) 10.00 Story Club. (M) 10.30 Red Dwarf. 11.00 Jimmy Fallon. 11.40 That â&#x20AC;&#x2122;70s Show.

6pm Tennis. Aust Open. Night 3. From Melbourne Park. 10.00 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 10.30 Jonathan Creek. (M) 11.30 To Be Advised.

6pm Aust Open. Day 3. 7.00 Seinfeld. 7.30 Beverly Hills Pawn. (PG) 8.30 Hardcore Pawn: Behind The Deal. (M) 9.00 Hardcore Pawn. (M) 10.00 Car Chasers. (PG) 11.00 Last Car Standing.

6pm Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 The Umbilical Brothers: The Rehearsal. (M) 10.30 Little Britain. (M)

6.30pm Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair. 8.00 The Dog Rescuers. (PG) 8.30 RPA. (PG) 9.30 Embarrassing Bodies. (M) 10.30 Step Dave. (M) 11.30 Southland. (MA15+)

6pm Family Feud. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Cops. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Collateral. (2004) (M) Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx, Jada Pinkett Smith. 10.55 The Glades. (M) 11.55 Cops. (PG)

6pm Family Feud. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. 7.30 The Simpsons. 8.00 Futurama. 8.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 9.00 Futurama. (PG) 9.30 The Simpsons. 10.00 Cleveland. 10.30 Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Burgers.

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FRIDAY

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 That â&#x20AC;&#x2122;70s Show. 7.50 Jimmy Fallon. 8.40 Playing It Straight. 9.30 CatďŹ sh: The TV Show. 10.20 Red Dwarf. 10.45 Jimmy Fallon. 11.30 That â&#x20AC;&#x2122;70s Show.

4-DAY FORECAST

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 That â&#x20AC;&#x2122;70s Show. 7.50 Jimmy Fallon. 8.40 Mock The Week Looks Back At. 9.05 The Inbetweeners. 9.30 Plebs. 9.55 Arrested Development.

6pm Tennis. Aust Open. Night 4. From Melbourne Park. 10.00 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 10.30 Front Of House. 11.30 I Shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Be Alive. (M)

6pm Aust Open. Day 4. 7.00 Seinfeld. 7.30 Man V Food. (PG) 8.00 Man V Food. 8.30 Ink Master. (M) 9.30 Tattoo Nightmares Miami. (M) 10.00 Operation Repo. (M)

6pm Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adv Time. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 7.30 Auction Hunters. (PG) 8.30 Big Bang. (PG) 9.30 MOVIE Assassins. (1995) (M) Sylvester Stallone, Julianne Moore.

6.30pm Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair. 8.00 Human Planet. (PG) 9.10 New Tricks. (M) 10.20 Dalziel And Pascoe. (AV15+) 11.30 Cold Case. (M)

6pm Family Feud. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Talkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bout Your Generation. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Tropic Thunder. (2008) (M) 10.30 Fast Forward. (M) 11.05 Blokesworld. 11.35 Would You Rather?

6pm Family Feud. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 8.00 The Simpsons. 8.30 MOVIE Saturday Night Fever. (1977) (M) 11.00 Sex And The City. 11.40 King Of Queens.

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ESTUARY: Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find mangrove jack and jew at the motorway bridge using live baits and mullet fillet - night tides are best. Flathead and large whiting are plentiful along the sand banks around Goat Island with yabbies and worms working well. Mud crabs and flathead are at Bli Bli. SURF: The Pincushion area is returning chopper tailor, jew and trevally using baby blue pilchards and mullet fillet. Sand whiting are moving in as the big tides wash in. North shore Maroochy is the best for flathead and shovel nosed sharks. OFFSHORE: When conditions allow, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get kingies at The Blinker along with quality Spanish mackerel. You can get sweetlip, parrot, moses perch and mixed reef fish using pillies and local squid. Cobia are working bait from Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to The Gneerings. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plenty of black marlin in the area. Look for the bait schools. FRESHWATER: Borumba is returning a few saratoga and bass on slow trolled medium diver lures. Lake Macdonald has cod, bass and spangled perch on shrimps. Somerset Dam is working well with jigged lures. Remember the new laws for opera house pots start from February 1 to protect platypus. Check the DAFF web site for full information.

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