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THE FIRST WORD

CONTENTS 10

Quick chat

PUBLISHERS Anar Higgins Darryl Olson Michael Kramer Noel Olson

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Fast facts

14

Cover story

16

Socials

EDITOR Richard O’Leary

20

News summary

22

The interview

24

My opinion

25

Technology

26

Profile

28

My body

29

My life

30

Travel

31

Business & finance

32

My style

34

My time

37

Motoring

39

My Property Preview

66

TV guide/surf & fishing report

68

Crossword/sudoku/stars

69

The last word

69

Photo of the week

SUBEDITOR Leigh Robshaw CONTRIBUTOR Jemma Pearson JOURNALIST Candice Holznagel PRODUCTION MANAGER/ GRAPHIC DESIGNER Kath Hawkins GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Ali Smith Carly Head PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR Kara Holmes MEDIA MANAGERRETAIL/MOTORING Nigel Petrie GENERAL & SALES ENQUIRIES (07) 5444 0152 DISTRIBUTION ENQUIRIES 1300 367 352, PO Box 6362, Maroochydore BC, Qld 4558.

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OUR STORY My Weekly Preview is a high-quality magazine delivering more of what matters to the Sunshine Coast. It features news, business, regular columnists, interesting facts and figures for that hot topic at the dinner table, motoring, socials, travel, health, lifestyles and more, as well as the most up-to-date information on local real estate. The magazine is 100% locally owned, which means we don’t just talk about being local, we are local, we live it every day. Delivered fresh every Friday. We’re also conscious of the environment at MWP – all our home delivered magazines are wrapped in biodegradable plastic.

%N 10T0 ALIA R S AU MADE

t’s been a long time between drinks for radio surveys on the Sunshine Coast. That means many people will be watching closely when the first results in more than a decade are released next week. As judgement day approaches, My Weekly Preview takes you into the studios of some of the region’s biggest radio stars as they battle it out for top spot.

Also this week we meet our very own ‘chook man’ – a charming 78 year-old whose obsession with poultry has turned him into an icon of the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show.

We visit Brunei to find out if it really is the most boring place on earth (it isn’t); there’s some hot tips from Cyndi O’Meara on how to avoid the winter lurgies, and we have all the photos from Ladies Oaks Day. And of course there’s plenty of property, including a look at the healthy flow-on effects of our region’s biggest infrastructure project.

Enjoy, and I’ll see you next week.

Richard O’Leary, Editor

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QUICK CHAT

THE SMALL CHEESE In 2013, Graeme Paynter and his wife Karen left corporate careers in Singapore to move to the Coast and establish the Woombye Cheese Company. With demand for the product exceeding all expectations, the quiet country life is proving to be busier than they imagined.

BEST ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN?

FIRST JOB? I was an economic researcher for the reserve bank in New Zealand.

One of my early mentors said, ‘This is not a dress rehearsal – this is the only shot you get; there is no reset button so give it everything you have every day’.

YOUR FAMILY INCLUDES… My wife Karen; I have a stepdaughter (Sam) in Canberra and two grandchildren – Maddie and Flynn.

CAN YOU NOMINATE A DAY IN YOUR LIFE THAT TURNED OUT TO BE A TURNING POINT?

FIRST CAR A 1963 English assembled Cortina – white with red go-fast stripes down the side.

FAVOURITE BOOK?

The day we decided to give up the corporate life in Singapore and come to the Sunshine Coast to make cheese. We hadn’t made cheese before so this was a real sea change.

Thick Face, Black Heart by Chin-Ning Chu – a book about strategies for life and business.

WHAT FRUSTRATES YOU THE MOST?

FAVOURITE SONG?

People who won’t try and can’t find a way to succeed.

What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong.

IF YOU COULD TELL YOUR 18 YEAR-OLD SELF ANYTHING WHAT WOULD IT BE?

HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED ON THE SUNSHINE COAST?

Get out there and just do it – don’t wait for anyone else. Be responsible for your own destiny.

For two years – we moved here from Singapore.

WHY DO YOU LIVE HERE? The great weather.

WHERE DO YOU TAKE VISITORS WHEN THEY COME TO THE COAST?

To get the local people to see through the doom and gloom and appreciate what we have here a little more.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE ON THE SUNSHINE COAST?

Mainly to Montville, Noosa and Mooloolaba.

BEST DAY IN YOUR LIFE?

To be honest we don’t get out much but we like Mooloolaba, just to get away from the farm for a bit.

IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ON THE COAST WHAT WOULD IT BE?

The day Karen and I got married. You just need to relax and enjoy the moment – otherwise it goes past and you haven’t really enjoyed the experience.

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WHAT IS YOUR PREFERENCE, TEA OR COFFEE? White tea.

NRL OR AFL AND WHO DO YOU FOLLOW? Sorry to disappoint but this old Kiwi boy follows rugby and I follow the All Blacks – of course.

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FAST FACTS

DID YOU KNOW?

BY THE NUMBERS

53%

Japan is the largest exporter of frogs’ legs.

makes Mozambique the country with the highest proportion of women in the workforce.

(Australia is 59th at 46%)

THE LIST

LARGEST BANKS BY MARKET CAPITALISATION ($US) 1. Wells Fargo $238.7 billion 2. Country JPMorgan Chase $219.7 billion 3. Country Industrial & Commercial Bank of China $207.8 billion 4. HSBC $206.6 billion 5. Country China Construction Bank $188.6 billion (11th Commonwealth Bank of Australia $101 billion)

LIFE HACKS Before you throw away a post-it note, run it between the keys of your keyboard to collect fluff and anything else that’s dropped down there.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule.”

Friedrich Nietzsche

BUSTING SOME MYTHS Black holes.

WORD OF Abomasum stomach of a ruminant, THE WEEK the fourth such as a cow or sheep.

Not really holes. They are hugely dense objects with massive gravitational pull.

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Fees & charges apply. Interest applies if you do not comply with terms and conditions.

Visit www.domayne.com.au ®

Domayne stores are operated by independent franchisees. Ends 30/06/15.

Discounts are off normal ticketed prices. Images are for illustrative purposes only. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.

MAROOCHYDORE HOMEMAKER CENTRE 11-55 Maroochy Boulevard 5452 1400

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*1. Conditions of 50 Months Instalment Interest Free until July 2019: Available to approved GO MasterCard customers on transactions made between 29/05/15 and 30/06/15 where the amount financed is $490 or more. Offer available on purchases from Domayne franchisees. Excludes gaming consoles, games, gift cards, Apple and Miele products. Excludes brands and other products that are offered for sale under agency agreements with Domayne franchisees. Offer available on advertised or ticketed price. Total amount is payable by 50 approximate equal monthly instalments (exact amounts specified in your statement).

If there is an outstanding balance after the interest free period ends in July 2019, interest will be charged at 29.49%. This notice is given under the GO MasterCard Conditions of Use, which specify all other conditions for this offer. A $25.00 Establishment Fee applies to new approved applicants. Account Service fee of $4.95 per month applies. Also available to existing GE Creditline, Gem Visa and Buyer’s Edge customers. Refer to product websites for conditions, fees and charges. Credit is provided by GE Capital Finance Australia (ABN 42 008 583 588), trading as GE Money. Australian Credit Licence 392145.

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COVER STORY

BATTLE OF THE AIRWAVES We all have our favourites, but which Sunshine Coast radio station is really number one?

WORDS: Richard O’Leary

Caroline Hutchinson and Mark Darin

RADIO WARS It’s just after 5am on the penultimate day of the radio survey which has been running for three weeks on the Sunshine Coast. Dawn is still a good hour away as the breakfast presenters launch into their days – there’s no such thing as easing into programs, it’s flat out from beginning to end.

The ABC is talking turtles, Mix FM is debating whether or not men have outlived their used by date, while Hot FM is riffing on the history of the merkin.

It’s a surreal world where no one has a last name (on the commercial stations at least), everyone has been up since 3am, and the level of chirpiness is not only unnatural for this time of the day, but for any time of the day.

Rewind to the last time there was a radio survey on the Sunshine Coast: John Howard is Prime Minister, Facebook is just months old, and the first iPhone is still two years away. It leaves the industry in a limbo land where ten year-old statistics, “confidential” in-house tracking and gut feel shape who is winning or losing. Commercial stations ask advertisers to book campaigns on trust – radio’s equivalent to a used car salesman getting a customer to take the test drive after the sale.

But it’s all about to change. The Sunshine Coast is just days away from finding out who rules the airwaves.

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Broadcasting which owns the Mix FM and Sea FM stations is the early favourite, the challenger is Grant Broadcasters which controls Hot FM and Zinc FM, and ABC Sunshine Coast, which in many ways is running a different race altogether, as the results won’t affect its bottom line.

The stakes are high. Not only are they competing for bragging rights, the commercial stations are fighting for millions of dollars in potential advertising revenue, and the local ABC dearly wants to beat it’s big brother 612 Brisbane All agree the survey is long overdue, and that the battle will be won and lost in the breakfast programs.

ABOVE THE FRAY Despite not competing for advertising dollars, the radio studios of the ABC Sunshine Coast look more corporate than the commercial stations; soft blues and greys broken up by the national broadcaster’s bright red branding.

A scribbled on whiteboard is the only thing that looks out of place with its handwritten reminders to plug Facebook, twitter and the station phone number. Breakfast presenter Jasmin Midgley sits behind a barricade of four monitors, clears her throat and begins.

“Good morning, five-past-five, Jasmin Midgley joining you across the Sunshine Coast and Cooloola Coast this morning on ABC Sunshine Coast.

It’s nice to wake up to a little sprinkle on the roof. We’ve made it, it’s Friday.”

It’s been a challenging survey for the ABC after its long-serving breakfast announcer Rob Blackmore was called away in the second week of the survey for family reasons. It’s a tough break in an industry where it can take years to build an audience.

An on-air sign flashes red as Jasmine talks. For her it’s about having an easygoing conversation, just like two friends over a cuppa.

“I imagine I’m talking to my friends, my mum,” she says.

She’s so good at it that sometimes I think she is talking to me while on-air, and I just catch myself before attempting to answer the question directed at the audience. She freestyles through the first hour with off-the-cuff questions, arms waving, and ready laughter, covering topics as varied as the weather, Eurovision and the State of Origin.

Experienced journalist Bruce Atkinson joins her to discuss the news stories of the day. The biggest talking point is a report of a police chopper flying over Maroochydore the night before to search for a gunman. Bruce has a dig at police media about not getting back to the ABC’s phone calls and emails. The clock approaches six and Jasmine throws to the news.

John Caruso is the content director for the ABC Sunshine Coast. For him the results of the survey will be interesting, but not integral to his station’s future direction.

“We’re not in a music battle, we are ABC local radio, we’re about telling local stories. We’ve got a little niche, somewhere where we sit comfortably because no one else is telling local yarns.

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content that you provide that you can’t get anywhere else.”

“I’ll have some butterflies.

We’ll have champagne and win, lose or draw, we’ll always have a drink.”

THE CHALLENGER It’s only a hundred or so metres from the ABC to the building next door which is home to Hot FM and Zinc FM, but it’s a whole different world.

You walk into studio of the Hot FM breakfast team and it feels like you’ve just had a quadruple shot of coffee – complete sensory overload. The station’s logo is pasted on every spare patch in the studio, Sam (Sam Coward) and Edmo (Lynda Edmunds) wear bright red shirts and they trade one-liners at speed. It’s high energy and looks exhausting.

They arguably have the toughest radio gig on the Sunshine Coast as they have been thrown into the middle of a survey just nine months after becoming a team.

Edmo spent the previous seven years as a newsreader at the station while larger than life Sam was plucked from his role as the marketing and communications manager for a local charity.

He holds up a sign to me – a square of laminated cardboard which simply says “Don’t act, don’t yell” – a reminder for him to just be himself.

It take some teams years to completely gel and feel comfortable with each other but Edmo and Sam seem to have fast-tracked that process. Just months after teaming up Edmo did a live cross to Sam while giving birth to her second daughter.

“We’re so new, we admit we have our training wheels on, so we just soak it all in – we love it,” Edmo says.

If they have a difficult task, their boss’ is even tougher. Steve Hirst started as station manager on the first day of the survey. The reality he faces is a relatively new breakfast crew (after Hot FM’s long established team of Todd and Sami were lured to arch rivals Mix FM last year for its drive program) and no time to fix existing challenges.

“The timing could have been better,” he says, “but I’m confident the guys

John Williams we have got on air now, we’re well placed moving forward. To be honest, the survey is important to some media buyers and clients. From our personal point of view, it’s not important. A radio campaign will work if you are the number one station or if you’re the number four station if you put the campaign together properly.”

THE FAVOURITES Mark (Darin) and Caroline (Hutchinson) from Mix FM stand behind two bright blue lecterns in the car park of Lifetime Timbers in Warana which is celebrating 25 years in business. The outside broadcast is a suitable metaphor for their success over the past 12 years in breakfast radio – the whole Sunshine Coast has become their studio.

They look relaxed. There’s none of the frantic feel of their competitors, they are comfortable in each other’s company and chat like old friends on and off the air.

They have already beaten some of radio’s best talents including Chrissy Swan and Jamie Dunn of Agro fame. They are radio royalty without any airs or graces, Mark says the secret of their success is simple.

“The trick is, and it’s taken us a while to figure this out, what we are constantly watching out for is to be where the audience is already, and that way they are more likely to interact with you and listen, because it’s the thing they are after.”

Caroline says, “The best radio is when the listener interacts so the goal for us every day is to make the phones ring, so find the topic they want to talk about.”

Mark has the confident patter of a practised salesman. Radio is his life, he spent stints in country New South Wales and Queensland and time in Sydney and Brisbane before settling on the Sunshine Coast. Caroline started in TV in Western Australia before crossing to radio in Victoria.

A bloke turns up called Jay, who has been listening to them talk about the police chopper over Maroochydore – and he’s dropped in to tell them what he saw.

He starts to blurt it out off-air, but Mark asks him to wait so the audience can hear it for the first time with them.

While the ABC was struggling to get comment on the police chopper – Mark and Caroline have people driving to their outside broadcast to be

interviewed. To put an exclamation mark on that point, one of the region’s top cops, Inspector Jason Overland, calls in to tell them the story is not as big as everyone is making out.

Some describe Mark and Caroline’s relationship as similar to a married couple (they prefer brother and sister), and there’s no talk of divorce even after 12 years of early mornings.

“Mark, and I hate to say this in front of him, but he actually makes me laugh every day. So it’s usually quite fun for me to come to work,” Caroline says.

“Yeah, yeah, I was done after about four weeks,” Marks quips.

As you read this, the chances are results are still being collated, with radio stations to be emailed the findings on June 10.

Most insiders predict Mix FM and Sea FM will secure first and second, with Hot FM and Zinc FM to get third and fourth, and the ABC to finish fifth. In reality nobody knows; at best, those predictions are educated guesses, and only one thing appears certain as John Williams the station manager of EON Broadcasting explains.

“The fact there hasn’t been [a survey] in this market for ten years, you wait for an email to jump through from the research company to tell you what happened. I’ll have some butterflies. We’ll have champagne and win, lose or draw, we’ll always have a drink. We’ll definitely have a quiet one.”

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5 MINS TO SAVE THE WORLD The odour of a giant sea snail could help stop the coral-eating Crown of Thorns Starfish on the reef. That’s just one of the topics that will be covered by University of the Sunshine Coast academics at the USC World Environment Day Festival on June 7. Ten academics and students who are passionate about sustainability will give punchy, five-minute presentations in the festival’s Red Tent from 11am to noon. Visit usc.edu.au/ connect/events/2015/june.

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80,000 More than 80,000 cubic metres of sand will be pumped onto popular Coast beaches this month to assist with erosion protection in the lead-up to the summer storm season. Works will begin on Maroochydore Beach on June 9, while Mooloolaba sand pumping will start on June 10. Small sections of the beaches will be closed for the works and traffic measures will be in place throughout the project.

TRAMWAY CENTENARY The centenary of the Buderim-Palmwoods tramway will be celebrated on June 20 with a re-enactment of the official opening ceremony. A memorial plaque will be unveiled at the event, to be held at the old station site at the corner of Lindsay Rd and Main St, Buderim at midday. Australia Post has produced two post marks for use at the respective post offices through the month of June. Visit buderim.qld.au/tram.

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A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY The Draft Sunshine Coast Heritage Plan 2015-2020 aims to identify and conserve the region’s traditions, places and artefacts.

Unanimously approved by the council and developed in consultation with experts, it’s now open for public feedback and comment. The plan will guide future funding through the Heritage Levy Program.

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CROC HUNTER’S POSTHUMOUS AWARD Steve Irwin has been awarded the first posthumous Queensland Greats Award for his lifetime achievement in wildlife conservation.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says it was a great loss to our state and country when Steve unexpectedly passed away in 2006. Since 2001, 75 individuals, 10 institutions and one posthumous recipient have been honoured as Queensland Greats.

Washington, New York, California, Toronto… Sunshine Coast. Wanderlust is the largest lifestyle event in the world and it’s heading here. The global festival is a feel-good mix of yoga and meditation, outdoor activities, arts, music, organic food and spirituality. It’ll be staged on the Sunshine Coast for the first time from October 15 to 18 at Novotel Twin Waters and is expected to attract 3000 participants and visitors.

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FASHION FLAIR A group of up and coming designers are using Coast trends as inspiration. The second year TAFE students, who are completing a Diploma in Applied Fashion Design and Technology, drew on inspiration from Sunshine Plaza’s autumn/winter style to create illustrations. Student Maddison Burr based her piece on the crop trend and drew inspiration from the work of famed haute couture illustrator Rene Gruau. Other students used other popular styles in vogue such as hippie deluxe and sports luxe.

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Building a city is an unusual job description, but that’s what the former CEO of the Sunshine Coast Council John Knaggs has been asked to do in his role as the boss of SunCentral. By Richard O’Leary HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE GIVEN THE RESPONSIBILITY TO BUILD THE NEW MAROOCHYDORE CITY CENTRE? It’s an incredible honour and privilege to be given the opportunity to work with a group of local designers and engineers, landscape architects, urban designers, a whole range of specialists to put the building blocks in place for this most important new CBD for the whole of the Sunshine Coast.

It is a very rare privilege to be involved in that – to help lead that exercise, a genuine new Central Business District, a new city centre for the Sunshine Coast that is a development we have not seen on the Sunshine Coast before, and it is a development that is absolutely critical to the future of the Coast.

It is about the recognition of the fact that if we are to be in excess of 500,000 people in 15 years, then we want places for businesses to carry out their activities to be competitive in South-East Queensland and to be competitive internationally, and that’s what this CBD project is about.

HOW DO YOU GO ABOUT MAKING A CITY? The first thing you have to have in mind is the people who will populate and use the city. That is the thing that drives everyone in the team, that drives our understanding of the street patterns that need to integrate into the balance of Maroochydore, the fact that we must knit this project in to the existing urban fabric, that is absolutely important and above all, to understand how people will move through this place, how they will conduct business, how they will engage socially.

I call the streets in a city context ‘the power of the streets’. What will be the power of the streets in this new built form, and the streets, for me, are everything. Great cities are essentially comprised of great streets. And it’s the businesses and activities, civic activities, the social activities and the cultural activities that put flesh to those bones. From the sorts of paving we might use, to the lighting, the way natural light is dealt with in the design of these streets, the way vegetation plays in the public realm and most importantly how people can enjoy the place that will be their central city, their downtown.

What we hope to do is present an absolutely memorable city centre and one that all ages will enjoy and be immensely proud of as their own.

HOW DO YOU TURN THOSE STREETS INTO SPECIAL PLACES? You move away from streets that have traditionally been dominated by motor vehicles. In our case, we want these streets and the public realm to be dominated by people, by pedestrians, by cyclists, by families, by business people meeting; so the motor vehicle in that sense is a lesser factor in the way that street operates.

Nevertheless, we still need to use the site in a way that solves some of the other problems that Maroochydore has, and we can do that by getting some critical through routes on the site to ease what has been a huge issue across the whole of Maroochydore.

The way the future light rail services the city centre and ultimately – and we know it’s many years into the future – the site has the heavy rail connection coming in, the designated corridor coming off the motorway up through into the site, so we’ll have a major public transport terminus that’s heavy rail, light rail and/or buses.

And that in itself is a huge benefit to the city in terms of accessibility and movement to and from downtown.

Essentially, what drives the design is that we’re creating an urban context, not a suburban one.

IN THIS CONTEXT, WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN URBAN AND SUBURBAN? This is a city centre, both in commercial and community terms, and in development terms. Essentially what that means is significant buildings addressing the street, so no front setback; they are at the front boundary. They are buildings of significant scale of eight, 10, 15, 20, 25 storeys.

That is a city centre of built form significance, and because of that, the design and configuration of the streets, the width of the streets, how those streets perform and how those buildings interact with the street will be critical. So those are the things we’ll be focusing on as we develop the designs for the city centre. It is a city centre; an urban centre not a suburban centre.

SO IT WILL FEEL LIKE A CAPITAL CITY? Well it’s certainly going to be the capital of the Sunshine Coast. It’s very important commercially. We are expecting leading businesses to locate here, and we hope to provide the commercial and urban amenity so they are attracted to this and want to be here.

WHEN PEOPLE WALK THROUGH THIS CITY CENTRE IN THE FUTURE, HOW DO YOU WANT THEM TO FEEL? What I would like is a city that the people of the Sunshine Coast feel excited to visit, that intimately understand it’s a place to do business, it’s a place to see government at work, it’s a place to see cultural attractions and activities, it’s a place to celebrate, it’s a place to protest.

I very much want to see this city centre operating as great city centres do across the world, where the locals feel at home, they feel safe, they know they can transact business of any form because it’s got a range of businesses operating, there’s professional and technical services being operated in the city centre, and that there’s cultural and other social attractions that bring them to the city centre, as well as business.

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WHAT WOULD YOU REGARD AS A SUCCESS IN FIVE YEARS’ TIME FOR THIS PROJECT?

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That there were signs it was turning into a 24/7 city, that young people in particular are employed here, and are enjoying working and living here.

That the South-East Queensland region has a new city centre added to it and that people understand that, in both the marketplace and social circles.

Most importantly, that there are thousands of people employed in this city centre and there are students being taught, and learning and experiencing a life, business and education in this place.

WHAT WOULD BE A FAILURE? A failure would be that we get a poor market response and that would be telling us is there is a concern about growth in South-East Queensland, that big capital cities are the place to do business. And that the confidence that we all have as locals in this place as a place to raise families and conduct business is not shared across the nation as we would like.

ARE THERE ANY MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THIS PROJECT THAT CONCERN YOU? One is that Council’s playing the developer. It is not. What Council is doing is exhibiting incredible leadership by positioning this site and the region to manage the impacts of growth for future generations.

We do not have a city heart on the Sunshine Coast and for a region of some 300,000, that is not a good outcome. Council has purely and simply intervened here, acquired this land, developed a delivery model which is SunCentral Maroochydore. It has said to its skills based board, with its resources, to deliver the things that the council specifies.

So we are building the things that Council has specified, which are the city-making design and public realm attributes. We are not at this point playing the developer role in terms of development of lots adjacent to those great streets that we hope to develop.

There is an incredible role here for the private sector and local developers and businesses on the Coast near and afar to invest in this opportunity to purchase those lots, develop the businesses, the buildings and the reputations in this place as a lifestyle region, as a place to do business. This is the opportunity council is providing.

Council is not being the developer.

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WHAT’S YOUR RESPONSE TO SOME PEOPLE SAYING YOUR JOB SHOULD HAVE GONE TO SOMEONE WITH A DEVELOPMENT BACKGROUND? I’ve cut my teeth professionally in city building techniques and marketing methods in the ‘80s and ‘90s in central Melbourne, where there was a long held market and government aspiration to see more central city living in the CBD. And the Postcode 3000 program I co-designed and led with a small team, essentially produced some incredible outcomes and received accolades nationally in the way it contributed to the way a city evolves and prospers.

To be quite frank, I don’t have too much truck with the naysayers there.

We’re building a positive team, we’re very active and positive about the outcomes, and we know as is traditional on the Coast, there are naysayers for everything. But similarly, I have worked in this community for a long time now and I’m constantly amazed by the way the silent majority pat you on the back, push you along, and say, ‘keep going John, this is going to be fantastic, let’s get going’. And I’m reminded of that almost every day with people.

AT THE END OF THIS PROJECT, HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? (Laughter) That’s not something that drives me. What I am passionate about, and determined to see happen, is the people of the Sunshine Coast celebrate this CBD and what’s in it, not so much who helped get it there.

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A BITTER PILL TO SWALLOW The financial collapse of the Noosa Food & Wine Festival should be a wake up call to our leaders that our hospitality industry is in trouble, writes Bill Darby.

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arlier this week, it was revealed that Noosa’s International Food & Wine Festival (along with the iconic Berardo’s Restaurant) had been placed into voluntary administration. This happens when the directors of a financially troubled company appoint an external administrator. This is often the first step towards becoming insolvent.

For years, Noosa socialites Jim Berardo and Greg O’Brien have been the toast of the town, riding a wave of culinary success. The duo not only delivered one of Noosa’s premier dining experiences in Berardo’s, but they leveraged that success by creating a world class festival blending celebrity

and all things fine dining. So what went so horribly wrong?

Across the Sunshine Coast, restaurant owners and event promoters will be sympathising with Jim and Greg because they would all know that feeling of deep despair when the figures aren’t adding up. When the money coming in through the door just isn’t enough to meet ever-increasing costs.

Believe it or not, this is happening every day, somewhere across the Sunshine Coast. It a common reality that surviving in business has become increasingly tough.

In every type of enterprise there is always that balance between risk and reward. In my opinion, this very public and costly business failure is a sign that here in this country, we haven’t got that balance right. Cost burdens such as building occupancy, workplace relations and compliance charges are not sustainable when established

well-run businesses routinely collapse.

In 2013, a representative delegation of the Sunshine Coast Chambers of Commerce briefed the now Federal Employment Minister, Eric Abetz and Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss on the challenges faced by the local hospitality trade. This included a presentation by Jim Berardo that addressed the unsustainability of high penalty rates.

This is a timely reminder to Senator Abetz and Mr Truss that the government’s inaction has consequences. It should also be a wake up call to the Federal Opposition that continuing to support a highly regulated and union led suite of industrial relations policies is costing people their jobs. How many more people will join the unemployment queue in Noosa after this week?

Like many other regional areas throughout Australia, the Sunshine

Coast is a fragile economy based largely on hospitality, retail and other services.

Our youth unemployment levels are unacceptably high and business overall confidence remains shaky. The profit margins that make a business resilient to seasonal ups and downs have been eroded away, leaving no room for the unforseen.

Our politicians tell us that small business is the engine room of the economy, so one then wonders why they apply so much pressure to our entrepreneurs through regulation.

Here’s a message for the pollies: If marquee events like Noosa Food & Wine Festival can’t make a buck, there’s a lot of people out there in trouble.

Bill Darby is a director of Rumba Beach Resort and is Tourism & Events Chair for the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce.

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A WATCH TO WATCH OUT FOR The war of the smartwatch is underway and last week yet another contender entered the field.

The Pebble Time is the renewed and revised gadget from the makers of Pebble – an e-paper watch that entered the market in 2012 through a Kickstarter campaign.

This latest offering also debuted on Kickstarter and raised $20 million. It has been distributed to its backers with news it will be ready for pre-order to the general public by the end of June.

Features that make this watch popular are a seven-day battery life, its ability to work with both android and iOS and 30-metre water resistance.

There is no word on the price as yet. Visit: getpebble.com.

APPY DAYS FOR THE COAST The recently launched Sunshine Coast events+ app is a win-win for all sectors of the community.

As a user, residents and visitors will be kept up to date with all the upcoming events, as well as great dining, shopping and accommodation deals from across the region. Maps, facilities, a weather forecast and list of businesses are also features on the app.

For business owners there are marketing opportunities, with the chance to capitalise on the $50 million major events bring into the Coast’s economy annually. Coast business people are being encouraged to register on the app to promote products and services to app users.

This app is free and available for iOS and android.

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THE PARCEL NEST This invention is the brainchild of Australian Tony Forrest who grew tired of missing parcel deliveries at home. He hopes his invention will put an end to trips to the post office to collect packages.

The Parcel Nest can receive deliveries as big as two dozen bottles of boxed wine and it is easily secured to the front fence or on a post.

A recent Kickstarter campaign raised $14,000 for the project, falling short of the required $55,000. However, Forrest is continuing with the project and you can register your interest online.

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LATEST PODCASTS SCIENCE VS Debuting at number one on the Australian iTunes podcast chart, this new show has captured the nation’s attention.

Presented by ABC radio, Science Vs is hosted by science journalist Wendy Zukerman who will spend each episode investigating the latest fad claiming to be scientific fact.

In this weekly podcast, Zukerman will dissect information and investigate everything from the brains of men and women, the question of race and whether it exists and sugar – is it really that bad for you?

Opinions are put aside as she looks at scientific fact.

The first episode debuted last week and centred on the headline grabbing and controversial paleo diet.

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on Lait was 14 years old when he got hooked on chooks.

“I used to have a pet chook on the dairy farm,” he says. “And I went to the Ag show and the poultry ssection and thought, geez, I want to get some of these, and I did.”

That was 1952. A year later, he entered his best bird in his very first poultry contest at the Nambour Fanciers Club.

The experience wasn’t anything to crow about, thanks to a rather nasty judge.

“He said, ‘Listen sonny, get your mum to pluck him and put some roast potatoes around him and have him for dinner next Sunday’.”

But young Ron would hear none of it. He went home determined to produce a ribbon-winning rooster at what’s now known as the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show.

“And six weeks later I showed him [the same rooster] at the Ag show and here he

“Those days, you had to get what the ute could carry and your name painted on the side of the door by a sign writer. I handed him a photo and asked him to draw that on my Holden ute.

“And of course when I sold the ute, the bloke said, ‘How am I going to get rid of that?’ “ chuckles Lait.

Now, the 78 year-old Nambour stalwart has more awards for his prized poultry than he can count, including many from the Ekka.

Even more impressive than his tally of prizes is his dedication to the show. Since that first win in 1953, he has only missed three shows, each time because he was judging poultry at other shows.

He doesn’t judge at the local show, but he has been an integral part of it as a regular prize winner and volunteer since those early days. He started off sweeping the floors and helping out where he could before being made chief steward of the

“He said, ‘Listen sonny, get your mum to pluck him and put some roast potatoes around him and have him for dinner next Sunday’” is out the front as champion bird of the show,” boasts Lait.

He was so proud of that win he later had the rooster emblazoned on the side of his Holden ute.

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poultry section in 1998.

Allen Burton took over the job in 2005.

“There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes,” says Burton. “ Without those sort of people that give their time and effort

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you just don’t have these organisations.

“When I first got involved, Mum and Dad bought a couple of chooks off Ron for me and [later] Ron invited me over to show me how to wash a chook and everything.

“He’s somebody that a lot of people look up to in poultry… I hope to emulate him,” says Burton.

Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show President and Division 5 councillor, Jenny McKay, says Lait’s extensive knowledge has helped shape council by-laws regarding the keeping of roosters and chickens, and his service to the show is an inspiration.

“In a day when volunteers tend to be on the decline, then you come upon people like Ron and it’s very special. I take my hat off to him, it’s absolutely amazing,” says McKay.

And this year, despite the recent loss of his beloved wife, he’ll be at it again – plucking the best specimens from his flock of 30 chooks to clean and preen for show time.

“In the old days there were a lot more entries, but the competition is still tough,” says Lait, who never names his birds.

“I’m not worried, I know which one is which without having to name them.

There is enough to think about getting them ready for shows.

“It’s a terrific hobby… I don’t walk around the show to anything else, I am just interested in the chooks and that’s where I stay.”

The Sunshine Coast Agricultural show is on June 12 to 14 at Nambour Showgrounds. For more information visit sunshinecoastshow.asn.au.

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t’s the first week of winter and a good time to get your health in the best possible shape before the cold and flu season kicks in. Here are my winter habits to keep your immune system strong.

1. Stay away from processed foods – they cause inflammation and weaken the immune system.

2. Eat foods from your local farmers market – seasonal, local and organic foods are higher in nutrients with reduced pesticide toxicity, allowing good bacteria in your digestive system to thrive.

3. Eat grass-fed meats, local and wild fish and wild and free range chickens. Make bone broths to use in soups and stews.

4. Avoid dairy if you feel a sniffle coming as it tends to cause congestion. But if you’re feeling well, fermented dairy is best as it provides good bacteria – try natural yogurts, kefir, and soft and white cheeses.

5. Eat fermented foods to feed your good

gut bacteria as 80 per cent of your immune system is in the digestive tract.

Try sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles, apple cider vinegar, kombucha and natural probiotics.

6. Eat foods high in vitamin C, such as camu camu, one of the highest food sources with 460 times the vitamin C of an orange.

7. Drink hot drinks – such as tea steeped with immune-boosting herbs like ginger, chilli, lemongrass and turmeric.

8. Sleep in the winter is important, as it’s a time for the body to heal. Dim bright lights several hours before bedtime.

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TRAVEL

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It’s only seven hours from Australia, but opulent Brunei exists in a world of its own. WORDS: Judy Skatssoon

“Brunei is clean and virtually free of crime, with pristine rainforests, palm-fringed beaches and palatial resorts”

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am sitting on the balcony of my hotel room in Brunei’s capital Bandar Seri Begawan watching a blazing red sky as the sun sets over the South China Sea. It’s my first time in this small, devoutly Muslim nation on the island of Borneo – land of gold-plated mosques and wooden water villages, home to the Sultan of Brunei and a nation so rich from its oil and gas resources that no one pays tax.

It is only a seven-hour flight from Melbourne but Brunei is a little known and very much underrated destination for Australian travellers.

Brunei is clean and virtually free of crime, with pristine rainforests, palmfringed beaches and palatial resorts.

It has a population of less than 500,000 and the people I met were friendly, gentle and hospitable.

But there are a couple of things we may as well get out of the way.

If you want to buy alcohol, forget it.

Alcohol is banned and the only way for a traveller to have a drink is to bring your own and consume it inside your hotel.

Smoking is also banned in public.

Then there is the matter of sharia.

The strict Islamic law code – which includes flogging, stoning and

amputation – is being phased in since its introduction in 2014.

And no discussion of Brunei could be complete without mentioning the playboy brother of Sultan Hassanal Bolkia, Prince Jefri.

Prince Jefri has gained notoriety for his harems of beautiful women, his flotilla of luxury yachts including a boat named Tits and his alleged misappropriation of billions of dollars while he was finance minister.

Royal Brunei Airlines recently resumed its service from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City via Brunei, making it possible to stop at Brunei either for a self-contained visit or on the way to or from Vietnam.

I arrive in the afternoon on my way

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back from Ho Chi Minh City and check into the Empire Hotel and Country Club a short drive from the airport.

This grand and regal complex is situated on sprawling leafy grounds with immediate access to the bath-warm waters of the South China Sea, a lagoonsized swimming pool, a cinema, three restaurants, a luxury spa and an 18-hole golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus.

(Golf buffs take note: in 2011 The Empire was named Best Golf Resort in Asia Pacific

by Asian Golf Monthly.)

Lovers of piano will appreciate the Fazioli grand in the lobby. If that doesn’t mean anything to you, consider this: only about 100 of these are made each year and they come at a cost of up to $380,000.

I could have easily spent my two days in Brunei lapping up the luxury at the Empire, but there isn’t much point in being somewhere new if you don’t get out and about to taste the local flavour.

My guide Nabil meets me in the lobby for a city tour. First stop is Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque. The main dome is covered in pure gold and it’s considered one of the most beautiful mosques in the Asia Pacific.

We also visit the Jame Asr Hassanali Bolkia Mosque – the largest mosque in Brunei – and the Royal Regalia Museum, which celebrates the life and successes of the sultan, and provides a welcome relief from the sweltering heat.

“We only have two seasons,” Nabil tells me. “Hot and wet.”

From there it’s a trip aboard a water taxi to the Water Village, or Kampong Ayer, where we stop at the home of Hijh Azizah and her family for homemade Malaysian sweets and tea.

With its stilt houses and maze of rickety wooden walkways situated on the Brunei River, it’s the world’s largest water village and Nabil compares it to the Italian city of Venice.

No trip to Brunei would be complete without visiting the Istana Nurul Imam, home of the sultan himself and the seat of Brunei government (effectively the sultan

and his family).

We’re not allowed inside on this day but as I peer in from the gate Nabil informs me it contains 1788 rooms, a 110-car garage, a stable for the sultan’s 200 polo ponies, five swimming pools and 350 toilets.

A colleague who spent several years as a reporter in Jakarta rather unkindly described Brunei as the most boring place on earth, but I’d have to beg to differ.

If you’re a traveller looking to experience a different culture or enjoy an unusual stopover en route to Vietnam you won’t be disappointed.

– The writer was a guest of Royal Brunei Airlines.

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The sultan’s full name is His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkia Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.

He is also prime minister, minister of defence and minister of finance.

The sale of alcohol is banned, as is smoking in public spaces.

Homosexuality can attract a prison sentence and adultery, cross-dressing and close proximity between sexes is also punishable.

Brunei’s official name is Negara Brunei Darussalam, which translates as the State of Brunei and the Abode of Peace.

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The writer flew to Ho Chi Minh City via Brunei on Royal Brunei Airlines.

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ustralia’s Reserve Bank cut the cash rate in May for the second time this year.

A few days later, it trimmed growth projections in its quarterly statement.

The unexpected removal of an easing bias produced a bounce in the Australian dollar, despite the need for further currency depreciation.

While the removal of the easing bias was unforeseen, it remains consistent with the structural nature of this easing cycle.

The RBA hopes that improving household demand will be enough to generate the long-awaited lift in nonmining investment, and that a move by the US Federal Reserve to lift its cash rate in the second half of this year will be

enough to drive the US dollar higher.

Easy money produced by central banks responding to weak economic growth has been the major driver of investment market performance for some years now.

This meant that holding an increased weighting in shares has been a rewarding strategy.

But this asset reflation theme appears to running out of road, thanks to a couple of factors: valuations and the weakening supply side of the global economy.

From a value perspective, assets have gained in price as weaker growth – brought on by higher savings rates and reduced borrowing – spurred central banks into action, using a variety of tools from low-to-zero cash rates to quantitative easing.

Falling cash yields have led to higher asset prices, including share market rallies.

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full-year reporting season in August for the next gauge of profitability.

Recent volatility is also a timely reminder of the importance of portfolio diversification through an effective asset allocation strategy.

A collapse in productivity growth also inhibits economic growth.

This lowers potential growth – many economies are probably operating much closer to this potential level than most investors care to acknowledge.

This could trigger bouts of inflation, which could lead to earlier policy rate increases.

The recent lift in bond yields points this way.

Longer term though, weak productivity and stunted potential growth imply still relatively low interest rates.

For companies, subdued economic growth impedes profitability, with slower revenue growth and margin pressures.

The reality of lower profitability was evident in the latest bank reporting season, with management pointing to weaker earnings growth.

More broadly, without signs of healthier profit growth, it is difficult to see the Australian equities market staging a strong short-term performance from this point.

Indeed, we have to wait until the

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WHALE OF A TIME

FRIDAY, JUNE 5 Up to 20,000 humpback whales are on the move, passing through our waters on their annual northern migration. With the annual season kicking off on Sunday, Coast residents have the perfect opportunity to witness this spectacular sight.

Whale One’s Lisa Lawer says whale watching is an incredible “bucket list item.”

“It evokes a lot of emotion in people and it’s pretty awesome seeing them in the wild.

“Everyone has to do it once in their lifetime.’’

The Whale One tours are three to four hours in duration and the best viewing is 10 to 12 nautical miles off shore, an area known as the whale highway. The season is expected to go through until November.

“The whales start up around Port Macquarie and as the southern oceans cool they come towards warmer waters,’’ Lawer says.

“They go to the Whitsunday islands for breeding. On the way back they come back a bit slower and are more relaxed.’’

For more information visit: whaleone.com.au.

VIOLIN VIRTUOSO’S VISIT Australia’s most acclaimed international violinist Ian Cooper, who composed and performed for the opening ceremony at the Sydney Olympics, is coming to the Coast.

Cooper will be joined by a variety of performers including opera stars, ballerinas, Australia’s current pipe band and the Blue Danube Orchestra to present the awardwinning production, The Music of Andre Rieu. Together, the artists will bring to life a range of music, including masterpieces of the Viennese court, to the works of Brahms, Verdi, Puccini, Bizet and Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber.

The Events Centre, Caloundra, Sunday June 14 at 2pm. Tickets $65.

Visit: theeventscentre.com.au.

ALEXIS SAWFORD, Lemon and Thyme, 5.45pm Darren Griffis, Solbar, 6pm HARII BANDHU, Brightwater Hotel, 6pm DANE AUSTIN, Caloundra Surf Club, 6.30pm MARK MORONEY, The Yacht Club, 7pm SAM WEDGWOOD, Maroochy Surf Club, 7.30pm BROTHERS, Taps, 9pm MERIDIAN, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 9pm MOJO JUJU, Solbar, 9pm STEVENSON ST, O’Malley’s, 9.30pm PEGBOARD NERDS, The Helm, 10pm

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BAND AID FOR NEPAL On Sunday June 7, local musicians will donate their time and talents to raise money for the earthquake victims in Nepal.

Band Together for Nepal is happening at the University of the Sunshine Coast in conjunction with the World Environment Day festival, with 32 acts performing over three stages, plus market stalls and food. From midday to midnight. Tickets $15 (kids free).

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Rhyme Time When: Every Wednesday, 9.30–10am.

What: Songs, rhymes and finger plays to promote early literacy and build vocabulary for infants up to two years.

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NAMBOUR LIBRARY Birds and Flowers When: June 18, 10–11.30am.

What: Attract birds and grow native flowers in your garden all year. This practical workshop looks at location, nectar, insects, fruit and shelter to improve a garden that will invite birdlife.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 6 FELICITY BURDETT, Lemon and Thyme, 5.45pm NICK SAXON, Solbar, 6pm SISTER C, Dicky Beach Surf Club, 6pm RHONNIE, Caloundra Surf Club, 6.30pm VIBE DUO, Maroochy Surf Club, 7.30pm LATE FOR WOODSTOCK, The Yacht Club, 8pm THE CUMQUATS, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 9pm TRANSVAAL DIAMOND SYNDICATE, Taps, 9pm OLD SCHOOL HIP HOP THROWDOWN, Solbar, 9pm COASTER, O’Malley’s, 9.30pm HOOK N SLING, The Helm, 10pm

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This week, Todd faces the sweet surrender of turning 40 and drowns his sorrows in a new craft beer.

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’ve got to tell you it’s been one of those crazy weeks where I’ve received nothing but negative news. I just turned 40 and my best mate Troy said, “Congrats big fella, enjoy your first colonoscopy”. Yep, thanks for that buddy.

As an aside, I’m currently on the search for a doctor with slim fingers.

But when you think about it, 40 isn’t that old – if you’re a tree. I’ve come to the realisation that the first 40 years of childhood are the hardest. Worse than that, everyone has wished me well then in the same breath muttered, “Woah ho, 40, look out, it’s all downhill from here!”

But isn’t that a good thing? To me, that phrase says, “Hey you’ve done the hard yards getting up the four decade-long hill, now kick back, relax and bomb the next 40 you sexy piece of 40 year-old man candy!”

Sorry those last few words were pure fantasy. If I had a best before date, this fella is now well and truly in the discount bin along with the new Cadbury Vegemite chocky and Mick Malthouse’s 2015 Carlton members carpark pass.

Just two days ago, I noticed my hair is turning grey. From the side of my scone to the salt and pepper chest hair, to the area surrounding my willy pillows, it’s all changing and at an alarming rate. What used to be ginger is 50 shades of grey. In the old days, if I stood naked in the bathroom I’d look down and see Prince Harry staring up at me. Now I cast a glance south and I find it’s more Prince Phillip.

As I mentioned, it’s been a hell of a

week and I can’t wait to get home and pour myself some dinner. And what a dinner it’ll be, with the refreshingly thirst quenching Matilda Bay Beez Neez.

This old chestnut was originally created as a Christmas gift from the bosses at Capilano honey to their staff.

The brewers combined a traditional handcrafted wheat beer with pure light amber honey and in doing so, gave birth to what is now a Matilda Bay stalwart. It pours absolutely golden with a taste bigger than Gus Gould’s head.

Although not a serious session beer, the BN is a rewarding friend you can call on at any time of the day or night, not just at breakfast time. Clean, dry and non offensive, Beez is the Hamish Blake of beers – it appeals to everyone. I give the Matilda Bay Beez Neez a solid four out of five thumbs up.

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Based on the book by Andy Griffiths, this fantastic stage show will entertain and delight audiences young and old.

Entry $19 / Group of 4 (min 2 kids) $66 / SCvip Members $16.50

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MY TIME

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Two-course luncheon including a complimentary drink on arrival.

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Raffle and auction proceeds to support Kali Blunt Help support Kali’s family to continue the training of Kaia as a seizure response and epilepsy companion dog.

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ormer local Alli Grant is heading back to the Coast this month and bringing with her a sense of inspiration, motivation and a stance against the flawed quest of perfection.

Grant, a blogger, writer and small business owner, has joined forces with inspirational speaker Julie Cross to present their show Alli & Julie: Make a Choice, Take a Chance, Be the Change to be held at the Maroochy RSL on Thursday.

The two-woman show will take audience members on a crazy journey to find the courage needed to quit the quest for perfection, make friends with their flaws, share their sparkle, love themselves, embrace change and own their story.

“You are invited to laugh… laughter is so good for the soul,” Cross says.

“Because life can be tough but you still have a right to your joy through the

challenging times.”

Grant says she is excited to share her journey with Sunshine Coast residents.

“I’ve struggled through so many issues these last few years but here I am,’’ she says.

“Exactly where I am meant to be… on a stage sharing my highs and my lows, and doing my best to give people a laugh and make them feel better in the process.”

Maroochy RSL, June 11 at 6pm. Tickets are $49. Visit: perfectlyflawed.com.au/ makeachoice.

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MOTORING

Don’t feel too sorry for Audi, though.

Let’s not forget they’re part of the world’s dominant carmaker – the VW Group.

And remember, too, that Audi is more than competitive – even dominant – in some market segments.

Its SUVs and sporty A1 and A3 small cars have enjoyed considerable success.

Its R8 and RS7 are among the finest luxury performance machines on the market.

Yet the A6 still seems like the proverbial red-headed stepchild.

Now in its fourth generation, the A6 has recently been facelifted with the new look arriving back in March.

In many ways it gets closer to its uber-rivals than ever before – showcasing new technology, class-leading engines and sharp pricing.

It does enjoy one significant advantage over its German rivals – in the Australian market at least – where it’s the only one of the ‘big three’ to offer all-wheel-drive.

This makes the A6 Quattro a popular choice among safety-conscious buyers, particularly those who enjoy winters in the snow.

Despite its qualities – and the consistent way this car has improved from model to model – the A6 remains unlikely

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Perhaps picture yourself owning a restaurant in the same street as Gordon Ramsey and Heston Blumenthal. Or as a shopkeeper, going head-to-head with Coles and Woolies.

A tough assignment, you might think.

But that’s the scenario faced by Audi’s A6 sedan each and every day.

The A6 is unquestionably one of the finest cars in the world. Yet, at the same time, it’s rarely even spoken about as the best car in its own neighbourhood.

Such is life as a German prestige car.

It’s a battle the A6 has fought bravely – if not quite successfully – for two decades – ever since the A6 replaced the previous Audi 100 sedan in the mid-90s.

Going head to head with Benz’s iconic E-Class and the 5 Series Beemer can be a thankless task – battling for the hearts and minds of cashed-up executives.

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to overtake its German arch-rivals any time soon. Yet it’s difficult to see why.

We drove the mid-range offering with a V6 turbo-diesel engine, seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and Quattro all-wheel-drive.

It’s a handsome, assured and refined vehicle that really stands up to any comparison.

Mechanically, it’s outstanding. Audi is the king of diesel technology, thanks to its heroics in the world sports car championship with its R8 TDI machines – and that expertise clearly has trickled down to its passenger models.

We’ve previously tested the A6 with a twin-turbocharged variant of this same engine – a memorable machine that is the most un-diesel diesel we’ve ever driven.

This more modestly-performed, single-turbo version also makes a compelling case, particularly with a price tag a smidgen below the magical $100,000 barrier.

Interestingly, Audi has trimmed back the engine options on this latest A6, with one small-capacity (1.8-litre) turbocharged petrol engine in the basic model, the two V6 turbo-diesels and, at the top of the scale, a bi-turbo petrol V8 in the high-performance S6 model.

Our test car, with its sensible and

frugal three-litre turbo-diesel V6 might sound pretty tame, but it warrants some attention.

They call it a ‘clean diesel’ – thanks to its impressively frugal 5.1 litres per 100 kilometre thirst.

Yet that green cred comes without any noticeable compromise on performance or driving enjoyment.

It will reach the speed limit in a brisk 6.6 seconds and its outputs of 160 kilowatts and 500 Newton metres of torque are delivered with impeccable smoothness and quietness.

The car delivers a granite-like feeling of sturdiness on the road as if it’s bolted to the asphalt regardless of speed or conditions.

We’ve previously been critical of Audi’s tendency to deliver slightly vague steering but this latest A6 offers razor-sharp turn-in with ample feel and feedback to the driver.

One area where Audi has clearly outshone its rivals is in the instrument panel, which in the A6 is the best we’ve seen anywhere.

Drivers are presented with a vivid, easy-to-read blend of analogue dials and crisp digital display, which is a joy to use.

The rest of the cockpit is restrained but classy. The MMI colour monitor takes

pride of place at the top of the centre stack and is the platform for cabin functions.

We also loved Audi’s satellite navigation system, which allows you to choose a mode where the graphic street displays are overlaid on a Google Earth satellite image of the surrounding neighbourhood.

So while your path is highlighted in yellow, you can actually see the buildings, parks and other features you’re driving through (albeit from space) – almost as if you were hovering above the route you’re driving.

We did have a couple of bugbears with the A6.

First was with the audio system – which insisted on turning down the volume – or sometimes completely changing the station – every time the car was switched off and on. Irritating.

And I’m not a huge fan of the unnecessarily fiddly way Audi arranges its climate controls – push a button, then turn a knob for every function.

I have to concede, though, it’s a system that doubtless becomes more intuitive with regular use.

So, does the A6 finally manage to steal the limelight from its German arch-rivals?

Hmmm. I hate to break the bad news.

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AUDI A6 3.0 TDI QUATTRO HOW BIG? A full-sized executive sedan comparable to a Mercedes E-Class or BMW 5 Series – or an Aussie Commodore. It looks even bigger on the road, and has all the interior space a family could need.

HOW FAST? It’s surprisingly quick and agile, even though it’s not even the most powerful diesel offered in this model. Again, more power and performance than an average family would ever demand.

HOW THIRSTY? Despite having the pulling power of a V8, it drinks like a fourcylinder hybrid, using just 5.1L/100km. That’s amazing for a car of this size and specification.

HOW MUCH? Partly because of its low consumption, which helps it avoid the Luxury Tax, you can buy this A6 for just under $100-grand (before all the obligatory on-road costs).

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HEALTHY HUB The new hospitals at Kawana are creating an exciting new environment for commercial and residential investment.

OCEANSIDE KAWANA – KEY FACTS Oceanside Kawana is set to become a thriving destination with the health, retail, commercial, education and residential hub plus kilometres of waterfront bike paths and walkways. Here are some key facts about it:

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ix months after work began on the first commercial site in the Oceanside Health Hub, an eight-storey multi-deck carpark with ground-floor retail space is being built in the allied health, commercial, aged-care, retail, accommodation and high-density residential precinct.

A critical infrastructure component for the Health Hub, the 581-bay carpark will provide spaces for many of the individual developments which will be located there.

Developed by Excel Development Group, the $18 million project followed an assessment that found a separate multi-level parking station in the Oceanside Health Hub would decrease the number of parking spaces required in up to six commercial buildings in the precinct.

“By reducing the total number of car spaces and locating them in single off-site location, a more sustainable outcome is being achieved that will assist with future plans to encourage greater public transport dependence at Oceanside,” says Ben Simpson, Stockland regional manager for the Sunshine Coast. “This will improve urban design outcomes at the Oceanside Health Hub, which could otherwise have seen a number of commercial buildings constructed with several levels of above-ground parking.”

While this type of consolidated approach to parking occurs organically in long-established CBDs, it is

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understood to be the first time it has been implemented in a greenfield master-planned project of this size.

Managing Director of Excel Development Group, Peter Sherrie, says Oceanside Kawana is one of the finest examples of modern master planning and successful collaboration.

“Key stakeholders including Stockland and Sunshine Coast Council have played an important role,” he says.

“The multi-level carpark will offer significant benefit to the community, adding to our recently completed projects within Oceanside, including The Edge commercial centre and the Saltwater/Broadwater residential apartments.”

Other projects currently under construction in the Oceanside Health Hub are the $15 million Best Western Plus Oceanside Kawana motel project, which is due to be completed in November, and the $21 million Pulse Oceanside Medical complex, due to be completed in December.

“The Oceanside Health Hub is a now a constantly changing landscape and there’s a real buzz of excitement as construction moves ahead,” Simpson adds. “It’s fantastic to see the huge amount of activity on the ground.

These projects and the many to come will create thousands of jobs for the region, which is part of Stockland’s vision for Oceanside Kawana.”

To find out more head to www. oceansidekawana.com.au.

• The $5 billion project encompasses about 140 hectares of land, taking in Birtinya, Bokarina Beach, the new Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital and the Sunshine Coast Public University Hospital under construction, the Oceanside Health Hub and the future town centre.

• The $880 million Oceanside Health Hub will provide a wide range of allied health services, commercial space, aged-care facilities, retail outlets, cafes and hotel-style accommodation. The 17-hectare precinct is designed to suit buildings of up to eight storeys with a total of 120 metres of street-level shop frontage.

Construction on the first commercial project in the Health Hub started last year and construction on the first residential component, a $36 million aged-care facility, is expected to begin this year.

• St ockland’s Birtinya at Oceanside community is the primary residential precinct in Oceanside and offers a wide range of accommodation types, including house and land, townhouses and apartments.

• Se veral developers have purchased medium-density development sites in Birtinya from

Stockland, with projects including Moko Living, RGD Property Group’s Island Waters, Broadwater and Saltwater apartments, and Squire Development Group’s Residence on Regatta. There is also the prestige residential project Entrance Island, with 17 waterfront allotments.

• Other non-Birtinya precincts in Oceanside also have future apartment and short-term accommodation sites.

• Stockland is continuing to create new lakefront and dry blocks in the Birtinya at Oceanside community, which is now almost 50 per cent completed.

• A new Oceanside Kawana Sales and Information Centre opened last month, with plans for a cafe and play feature in coming months.

• Other components planned for Oceanside Kawana include the Oceanside town centre with a subregional shopping centre, which is likely to feature a department store, supermarkets, specialty stores, cafes and entertainment. New community and cultural facilities are also planned.

These include a major library and learning centre, a performance space, parks and other open spaces.

• Research conducted by the Urbis group has found the total economic benefit of Oceanside Kawana would top $5.3 billion over the next 15 years and generate more than 45,000 direct and indirect jobs.

• The new heart of Kawana will provide apartment-style living for thousands of residents, approximately 21,000 ongoing jobs and contribute $828 million annually to the economy. myweeklypreview.com.au

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Here’s a preview of hot auctions taking

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

place on the Sunshine Coast in the next seven days: 2/22 ORVIETO TCE, KINGS BEACH Auction on site Saturday June 6 @ 10am Raine & Horne Caloundra 5499 7588 Lachlan Anderson 0403 262 995 19/4 AERODROME RD, MAROOCHYDORE Auction on site Saturday June 6 @ 11am Define Property 5478 2477 Mark Stephens 0423 741 894 34 SUNBIRD CHASE, PARREARRA Auction on site Saturday June 6 @ 1pm Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Karen Jones 0405 122 526

13 GLENALPIN COURT, BUDERIM $730,000 / 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car RealWay Buderim, Kevin Pasco 76 WINSTON RD, BURNSIDE $650,000 / 6 bed, 4 bath, 2 car

16 PACIFIC BLVD, BUDDINA Passed in, negotiating post auction / 5 bed, 4 bath, 3 car Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Karen Jones 0405 122 526 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222 3 PANORAMA CRESCENT, BUDERIM Passed in / 3+bed, 3 bath, 2 car Belle Property 5456 0219 Bevan Horsnell 0412 512 257

Elders Real Estate Palmwoods, Stewart Medland 7 ROSEA COURT, CURRIMUNDI $645,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car RealWay Property Consultants, James Reynolds & Graeme Palmer

3 Francis Court, Pelican Waters 3 FRANCIS COURT, PELICAN WATERS UNDER CONTRACT POST AUCTION / 5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Platinum Properties 5437 8806 Steve Kealey 0437 935 369

15 CARINCROFT PLACE, SIPPY DOWNS Auction on site Saturday June 6 @ 11am Property Today 5444 2222 Jamie Holbrook 0418 500 081

136 ANDERSONS RD, YANDINA SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER $900,000 / 5 bed, 3 bath, 5 car Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Robyne Williams 0488 999 536

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2/22 Orvieto Tce, Kings Beach

Seaside Real Estate, Anna Morgan-Varlow 18 HARDINGS RD, HUNCHY $620,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 6 car Elders Real Estate Palmwoods, Bev McMullin & Natalie Massa 45 ERBACHER RD, NAMBOUR $410,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Elders Real Estate Palmwoods, Stewart Medland 31 BAMBOO RD, PALMWOODS $840,000 / 6 bed, 4 bath, 2 car

Apartment 95 “Banyandah Towers” 150 Duporth Ave, Maroochydore

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APARTMENT 95 “BANYANDAH TOWERS” 150 DUPORTH AVE MAROOCHYDORE SOLD AT AUCTION / 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car First National Real Estate Maroochydore 5479 6600 Kim Bourgois 0416 237 484

25/7 BOX STREET, BUDERIM $565,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car RealWay Buderim, Marg Deighton

6 MACADAM COURT, PALMWOODS

54 GILBERT STREET, BUDERIM $530,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car RealWay Buderim, Richard Meacle

Natalie Massa & Bev McMullin

6/70 buderim pines drive lifestyle safe, secure and perfectly positioned close to shops and public transport, this beautiful home in the popular "pines retreat" will provide a relaxed lifestyle absolutely ideal for those wanting peace and quiet every day, along with the ability to lock up and leave when the travel bug calls.

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$472,500 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Elders Real Estate Palmwoods,

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peace and tranquility with dual living potential 17 northwood court, buderim lifestyle ideally positioned in a gorgeous tree lined cul de sac with a lush rainforest backdrop, "rocky creek cottage" will be your retreat of privacy, peace and tranquillity, seemingly miles from the hustle and bustle, but merely minutes from the beautiful buderim village.

• air-conditioning • fully fenced and covered courtyard • electric gates and intercom

• timber floors & high ceilings • air conditioning & fire place

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MINYAMA, 22 Jessica Boulevard

AUCTION

Trustee Sale By Auction Deep Water Ocean Access This is your opportunity to buy absolute deep waterfront with ocean access and long water views over the pristine waterways of Minyama.

• 18.5 metres of water frontage • Modern jetty will suit large size watercraft • Outdoor entertaining deck overlooking the water • Solid construction property ripe for renovation

• Opportunities are endless at this prime waterfront property • 4 generous sized bedrooms master with ensuite • Double lock up garage, secure gated entrance • Prime position on 740m2 of land

OPEN HOME: Saturday 6th June 12 - 12.30pm VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au AUCTION: Onsite Sat 13th Jun 3.00pm AGENT: Ross Cattle 0410 625 758

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Family home offering open plan living and space for everyone.

• 4 generous sized bedrooms, master bedroom with ensuite • Dual living areas, large open plan kitchen, high ceilings & air con • Positioned in a quite court in popular Mountain Creek area • Double lock up remote garaging • Large yards offering plenty of room for pools, boats & caravans • Perfect family home or investment

MAROOCHYDORE, 19/4 Aerodrome Road

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Low Body Corporate Incredible Investment Property

Ocean Views, Investor gold!

Ocean views from each bedroom & a rooftop entertainment area with 360º views, perfect for resort style living or investing.

• 2 bedroom unit overlooking Alexandra Headlands • Resort lifestyle including heated pool, sauna, games room, BBQ areas, secure underground carparking • Walking distance to Cotton Tree and local patrolled beaches • Recently refurbished building

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OPEN HOME: Sat 6th June 10.30 - 11.00am VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au AUCTION: Onsite this Saturday at 11.00am AGENT: Jon Frasa 0412 715 760

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IN PELICAN WATERS Positioned quiet, exclusive Po Posi siti tion oned ed iin n th the e qu quie iett, e xclu xc lusi sive ve deepwater precinct, this home d eepwa water precin inctt th thi is h ome e ha has been carefully designed to maximise space. The main living areas flow out to a covered entertaining area, pool and fully fenced yard, while the well-appointed kitchen has loads of storage and bench space. Other features are a media room and four large bedrooms including the master retreat with walk-in robe and ensuite.

4 ARTUNGA PLACE, PELICAN WATERS 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Offers over $740,000 Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Kerri Johnston 0412 580 184 Sally Mulhearn 0422 228 320

sunshine cove homes for sale the perfect entertainer on the park at 22 cobbold lane Designed to inspire a quality lifestyle, this home will surprise you at every turn with its open space, style and superb finishes.

Low maintenance, lush landscaped gardens add privacy and beauty to the main living area. Just a few steps from the front door and you’re onto the park with plenty of room for kids to play.

• Ground floor layout cleverly combines indoor and outdoor living. Main living areas flowing out into large undercover entertainment area adjacent to the pool and lush landscaped gardens • Large galley kitchen that features a panoramic view to an exterior, vertical wall garden. In the kitchen you will find stone benches, stainless steel 900mm stand alone gas stove oven, range hood and dishwasher. And loads of cupboard and storage space.

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• Three bedrooms upstairs each with fans and wardrobes. Plus another downstairs bedroom with ensuite.

• Separate media room or kids rumpus upstairs with downstairs study.

• Split system air conditioning with stainless steel fans throughout for year round comfort.

• Carefree freehold ownership

An inspection is really the only way to truly experience this home and it’s lifestyle potential.

Call us today, we’d love to show all that this great home has to offer you and your family.

• A spacious main bedroom offers parents a quite relaxing space with its adjoining

call: 1800 619 194 or visit the information centre at 4 serenity circuit, sunshine cove

stunning top level terr ace views at 20 forsayth lane A spacious and contemporary family home with two separate living areas, large second level terrace and ground floor alfresco entertaining area.

• Open plan living, dining and kitchen with large terrace upstairs to capture northern view and breezes • South facing main bedroom upstairs with large WIR and private ensuite

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Like to take a walk through? Call us, we’d love to show all that this great home has to offer you and your family.

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Be sure to inspect this one because the amount of living space will surprise you.

Auction: Saturday 20th June at 4pm onsite

• Well designed for dual living • Side access for boat/caravan • Fully renovated, nothing to do here • Short walk to Buderim centre, school, etc.

• Offers prior are welcome • Owners moved overseas & selling

Inspect: Saturday 11 - 11.45am 3 realtyexcellence.com.au ID: 13051533 Darren Rix 0416 188 259 RE/MAX Realty Excellence

This property adjoins a reserve that can never be built on.

• Four bedrooms upstairs • Large 6 x 3 metre downstairs room • High ceilings throughout • Private useable land with room for kids • Stunning Queenslander style home • Easy care 6681sqm block

Price: $630,000 Inspect: Saturday 12 - 12.45pm outstandingagents.com.au ID:8296083 Steve Perry 0418 711 955 6 Cheryl Bromley 0409 342 706 RE/MAX Property Sales

SUBDIVISION OPPORTUNITY... Central Sunshine Coast Hinterland 3-53 Saville Road, HIGHWORTH • 13.53 ha of prime residential land in Sunshine Coast hinterland

• 3 kms to rail, 3.5km to CBD, choice of private and public schools

• Ideal for residential subdivision subject to Development Approval

• Major hospital in town, plus private hospital and medical specialists

• Previously approved for 80 lot development – 700-1500m2 blocks

• Maroochydore 25 minutes, Noosa 40 minutes – central location

• Located in Nambour Heights at the foothill of the Blackall Range

• Popular first home buyer and investor market due to affordability

• Residents would have quick access to major amenities

• Land in such close proximity to major amenities is scarce

• Local IGA neighbourhood shops within walking distance

• Owner welcomes offers prior to Public Auction!

Auction onsite Saturday at 3pm

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AUCTION TIMELESS ELEGANCE IN ALEXANDRA HEADLAND 30 Mary Street, Alexandra Headland Offering for sale by auction is this much admired, iconic Alexandra Headland home designed by the award winning Chris Clout. This stunning residence embraces the ocean views, elevation and cooling breezes and offers a floor plan that can stylishly accommodate the changing needs of a growing family.

Entertain and relax inside and out with three spacious separate living zones inside as well as three external entertaining areas. All bedrooms are positioned to maximise their privacy with the master bedroom also boasting a Juliette balcony, timber lined ceiling, opulent ensuite and walk-in-robe. Every amenity has been considered in the design, including underground four car garaging, wine cellar, ducted air conditioning, high security and an internal lift. Just a short walk to either Alexandra Headland or Mooloolaba beaches, this home is the complete package of a luxury home and lifestyle to match.

• Exquisite Chris Clout designed home • Elevated position and ocean views • Three separate indoor living zones • Three undercover external living area • Stunning in ground pool • 4 car basement garage/internal lift • Easy stroll to Alex and Mooloolaba beaches

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4 Bed | 5 Bath | 4 Car

Auction: On site, Saturday June 13th at 11am Inspect: ATTENDANCE BY PRIOR REGISTRATION ONLY; Saturday 3-3.45pm & Wednesday 5-5.45pm Karen Jones 0405 122 526 Webcode: MIN2314

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THE MANOR – A BEAUTIFUL 9 LOT ESTATE OF SMALL ACREAGE BLOCKS 65 Thomson Valley Road, Valdora The Manor is a beautiful nine lot small acreage estate that has been cleverly designed so that each block captures the most refreshing breezes coming in off the Coast. The beautiful northern aspect is idyllic, the land ranges from flat through to elevated blocks with stunning ocean views.

Mount Ninderry is also a stunning feature and the remaining lots range from 6,001m2 through to 17,230m2, so there is something here for everyone. Maroochydore or Noosa shops and beaches are a 20 minute drive. If you haven’t been to visit yet, you should! It truly is a lovely part of the Coast and won’t be available for long! We have a number of house and land packages also available.

• The Manor - small acreage estate • 6,001m2 to 17,230m2 lots available • Local builder available for free house quotes • Close to North Arm State School • 10 minutes to Coolum Beach • Titles issued, 3 already sold!

Price: From $299,000 Inspect: Saturday 9-10.30am John Skerlak 0413 441 834 Bree Charles 0416 435 391 Web Code: MCHY3261

AUCTION THE KIDS HAVE GONE - IT’S TIME TO MOVE! 4 Bed | 3 Bath | 3 Car

0D\ĂŞHOG 6WUHHW %XGHULP Your family will love this deceptively large Buderim home, with room for everything and more! 9 foot ceilings, and large open rooms. The Tasmanian Oak kitchen with servery to two large living areas is the central focus of the home. The master bedroom is enormous, with walk-in-robe and beautifully renovated ensuite, as is the main bathroom. Storage is huge, abundant in every room. Outside there is room for your caravan, boat, trailer and more! A poolhouse overlooks an inground pool with waterfall and spa, your endless family summer entertainment evenings are ready to go! This home will sell on or before auction, inspection is a must!

• 9 foot ceilings • Separate office and cellar • Solar hot water • Multiple large living areas • Separate outdoor poolhouse/studio • Undercover courtyard • Storage for caravan and trailer

$XFWLRQ On site, Saturday June 27th at 11am Inspect: Sat 11-11.30am & 2-2.30pm & Wed 5-5.30pm Dean Stewart 0412 530 258 Web Code: BUD3791

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IRREPLACEABLE... ONE OF THE BEST... WALK TO THE BEACH 34 Tarwarri Crescent, Mooloolaba This stylish and contemporary home offers all the desirable elements for a wonderful Sunshine Coast lifestyle. Direct ocean access for the boating enthusiast, within a stone’s throw of our famous Mooloolaba Beach and Esplanade. Perfectly designed for its premium position and aspect, the home offers a choice of living zones both inside and out and a central gourmet kitchen that is positioned to service all entertaining areas. Boasting 5 bedrooms with the master and guest rooms ensuited plus main bathroom and powder room, ducted air conditioning, large double garage and your own pontoon and jetty. This near new home is stunning and epitomises our laid back lifestyle.

5 Bed | 3 Bath | 2 Car

• Direct ocean access • North facing waterfront • High ceilings, ducted air • Gourmet kitchen inside and out • Pontoon and jetty • Pool and undercover outdoor area • Separate media/games room

Price: Buyers from high $1 millions Inspect: Saturday 11-11.45am & Wednesday 5-5.45pm Kate Jewry 0404 817 916 Minka Jenkins 0488 550 063 Web Code: MCHY3761

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AUCTION SPECTACULAR FAMILY HOME… GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY IN TIGHTLY HELD LOCATION! 10 Oogar Street, Maroochydore

4 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

Walk to Cotton Tree, Alex or Mooloolaba from your very own stylish oasis... alternatively you can relax at home with your private entertaining sanctuary featuring a covered alfresco area, sparkling inground pool and generous 804m2 block backing onto reserve. Well proportioned and flooded with natural sunlight, this stylishly renovated residence has been built to provide easy indoor/outdoor living for those seeking an authentic Coastal lifestyle. Offered for sale for the first time in over 30 years, this much loved home offers further development potential in a prime blue-chip location.

Pre-auction offers will be considered… Call to inspect seven days a week!

• A short 650m walk to patrolled beaches, cafes and local shops • Generous 804m2 block • Backs onto reserve • Recently renovated • Further development potential • Pre-auction offers considered!

Auction: On site, Saturday June 13th at 3pm Inspect: Saturday 12-12.30pm Jodie Hedley-Ward 0424 842 837 Web Code: KFO3817

WATERFRONT EXCLUSIVITY... POSITION, PRESENTATION, VIEWS - THE LOT! 56 Lamerough Parade, Pelican Waters

4 Bed | 3 Bath | 2 Car

Experience the ultimate Coastal lifestyle in this waterfront home on a 952m main canal block with direct access. From this incredible position you have privacy and easy access to the Passage. Open plan living incorporating both formal and casual zones. Stunning kitchen with breakfast bar opens out to the a multitude of outdoor entertaining,a huge pool leading down to another alfresco setting on the waters edge. A huge block to work with, the home is well appointed offering open grassed areas and generous 3m+ side access. Perfect for a van or trailer. From central convenience to an array of lifestyle attributes, this home is a must to see.

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• Ground floor ensuited guest suite • 3 separate spacious living areas • 21.6m water frontage • Pontoon and jetty • Generous office space • Fully fenced, off street parking • Views from every vantage point

Price: Offers over $1,200,000 Inspect: Saturday 12-12.30pm Sally Mulhearn 0422 228 320 Kerri Johnston 0412 580 184 Web Code: PEL3847

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LIVE THE LIFE - WATERFRONT MASTERPIECE! 23 Bellanboe Circuit, Pelican Waters

4+ Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

Boasting a dress-circle address, this architectural waterfront home oozes modern contemporary style. Uniquely designed to maximise its large waterfront position, over one level, perfectly merging luxury, practicality, living zones and views! Obvious attention on design is evident from the beautifully styled interior. Each living zone flows naturally into the next, encompassing both formal and informal living space as well as casual dining. Spacious and light filled with an array of outdoor entertaining to encapsulate the stunning water vista. Its easy to see why this street is one of the most sought after in Pelican Waters. Why not see it for yourself?

• Massive 20m water frontage • Ideal oversized walk-in-larder • Over 430m2 opulent living • Stunning pool on water’s edge • Pontoon and jetty • Purpose built home office • Ducted air, security, screened

Price: Offers over $1,300,000 Inspect: Saturday 1-1.30pm Sally Mulhearn 0422 228 320 Kerri Johnston 0412 580 184 Web Code: PEL3856

INVITES RELAXATION AND ENJOYMENT 128 Mahogany Drive, Pelican Waters This home embraces the epitome of the ‘Lifestyle Collection’. Designed and built by renowned Costa Constructions. Meticulous consideration has been placed on the address, environment, golf course frontage, Coastal lifestyle and a wow factor! The architectual element is evident - clean angles, bold pillars, grand interior, central courtyard offering green views, breezes and natural light throughout. Master plan incorporates open living zones and designer kitchen at the heart of the home. Such a peaceful location, surrounded by nature. You don’t have to be a golfer to enjoy the serenity of this address. This is purely a lifestyle choice!

3+ Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

• 884m golf course frontage • Light filled, open plan design • 6 burner gas cooker, double oven • Purpose built home office • Spacious ensuited parent’s retreat • Ducted air, security, fenced • Serenity and peace this end of town!

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AUCTION BEACHSIDE WURTULLA, GENUINE OPPORTUNITY 4 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

9 Karunda Street, Wurtulla Properties are tightly held in this sought after beachside suburb, don’t miss this opportunity! Close to Wurtulla beach, Currimundi Lake and the Hospital Hub, is this renovated beachside house with appeal and potential! The perfect family home or investment property for the astute buyer!

Auction: On site, Saturday June 20th at 2pm Inspect: Saturday 10-10.45am Karen Jones 0405 122 526 Web Code: MIN3821

AUCTION OCEAN ACCESS WATERFRONT, AUCTION THIS SATURDAY! 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

34 Sunbird Chase, Parrearra This low-set family home on a large 800m block has been designed to showcase its 20m water frontage. The living space sits front and centre encompassing the water aspect. The master bedroom/ensuite, kitchen and dining room take in the stunning water views as well. Your chance to get onto the waterfront! This WILL be sold - sellers are genuine.

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EASY LIVING- EASY INVESTING ‘Casa Mia’ 83 Beerwah Parade, Beerwah

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

Choice of three modern and spacious townhouses, located in small, secure, gated complex with low Body Corporate fees.

Featuring light filled open plan living and tranquil outdoor areas. Just a stones throw from the heart of Beerwah, shops, schools, train station and golf course. Ideal entry level buying in growth hotspot.

Price: Listed at $319,000-$339,000 Inspect: By appointment Andrew Dyce 0410 504 764 John Skerlak 0413 441 834

AUCTION RECREATIONAL WATERWAY, 2 BLOCKS FROM THE BEACH 31 Swallow Street, Wurtulla

3+ Bed | 2 Bath | 3 Car

Where else in the world do you get this? A waterfront property, positioned so close to the beach where you can sit on your deck, enjoy the water views and throw your line in. Ready to be lived in, it includes 3 big bedrooms plus home office. This property has so much to offer and the potential is exciting with an abundance of room to play and bonus triple garage.

Auction: On site, Saturday June 27th at 12pm Inspect: Saturday 1-1.45pm Minka Jenkins 0488 550 063 Web Code: MIN3785

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AUCTION BIG HOME, BIG BLOCK, BIG POTENTIAL 28 Harbour Parade, Buddina

5 Bed | 3 Bath | 4 Car

Sometimes size does matter! Presenting the biggest residential block in Buddina boasting 1131m2 of prime land, with a home to match. Located opposite the River, the generous family home features an abundance of space and quality. A large balcony wraps around the first floor with room for both lounging and dining. A stunning swimming pool is the perfect place to cool off on long hot summer days. This property offers a great family lifestyle: swim, fish, surf, paddle board or just relax and watch the activity. The potential of dual occupancy makes this lifestyle property even more attractive!

• Massive 1131m block • Expansive river views • Large modern, spacious home • 2 large separate living spaces • Stunning inground pool • Separate garage, granny flat • Duplex potential 2

Auction: On site, Saturday June 13th at 1pm Inspect: Saturday 1.30-2.30pm & Thursday 5-5.45pm Karen Jones 0405 122 526 Web Code: MIN3793

YOUR NEXT HOME IS OPEN FOR INSPECTION ALEXANDRA HEADLAND Sat 10-10.30am - 3 William Street Low to mid $1,000,000 - Bree Charles Sat 12-12.45pm - 2/7 Alice Street Buyers in the $900,000’s - Alan Riley Sat 3-3.45pm - 30 Mary Street Auction Sat June 13th at 11am - Karen Jones Wed 5-5.45pm - 30 Mary Street Auction Sat June 13th at 11am - Karen Jones

BEERWAH

Sat 1.30-2pm - 8 Laurel Street Offers over $395,000 - Andrew Dyce Sat 2-2.30pm - Lushland Estate - Roxton Court - MCHY3090 Please contact agent - Andrew Dyce

BIRTINYA

Wed 2-2.45pm - 4 Orme Road Buyers under $700,000 - Craig Porter :HG SP 0D\êHOG 6WUHHW Auction June 27th at 11am - Dean Stewart Wed 5-5.30pm - 6 Kerenjon Avenue Auction Sat June 27th at 12pm - Richard Espray

BURNSIDE Sat 10-10.30am - 10 Dandenong Street Offers from mid $300,000’s - Robyne Williams Sat 12-12.30pm - 22 Moss Day Place High $500,000’s - Robyne Williams

CHEVALLUM

Sat 1-1.45pm - 57-67 Dales Road Buyers in the high $2 millions - Craig Porter

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MOUNTAIN CREEK

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Alex Veal 0402 808 569

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NAMBOUR

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Anne Wallace 0418 769 466

Kym Whiteman 0434 007 161

Bree Charles 0416 435 391

Kylie Tredrea 0402 240 687

Clint Jensen 0412 447 624

Linda Feltman 0412 805 362

Craig Porter 0411 554 880

Linda Weaver 0477 774 741

Danyell Sparksman

0421 670 696

Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

Dean Stewart 0412 530 258

Minka Jenkins 0488 550 063

David Hedley-Ward 0406 011 123

Richard Espray 0413 883 540

Dominic Fernandez 0424 767 121

Robyne Williams 0488 999 536

Georgina Griggs 0401 868 006

Rod Whiteman 0434 219 118

Glennis Schindler 0412 737 324

Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188

Jason Burns 0417 762 001

Sally Mulhearn 0422 228 320

Jodie Hedley-Ward 0424 842 837

Tian Hu 0422 871 101

Sat 9-9.30am - 1/5 Karri Court Low $400,000’s - Dean Stewart Sat 10-10.30am - 49 Sweetlip Circuit Offers over $550,000 - Alan Riley Sat 11-11.30am - 3/4-6 Cootamundra Drive Mid $200,000’s - Bree Charles Sat 12-12.30pm - 1/5 Karri Court Low $400,000’s - Dean Stewart Sat 11-11.30am - 11 Canmaroo Avenue Offers over $470,000 - Robyne Williams Sat 1-1.45pm - 18 Paynters Pocket Avenue Offers over $500,000 - Kate Jewry Sat 2-2.45pm - 19 Saunders Lane Please contact agent - Anne Wallace

Sat 2-2.45pm - 10 Keelson Street Buyers in the mid $600,000’s - Minka Jenkins

Sat 11.45-12.30pm - 303 Mooloolah Road Buyers in the high $500,000’s - Rod Whiteman

Sat 9-9.45am - 12 Mariner Place Please contact agent - Karen Jones

Sat 12-12.30pm - 7 Spoonbill Drive Listed at $469,000 - Glennis Schindler

Sat 12.30-1pm - 34 Sunbird Chase Auction Sat June 6th at 1pm - Karen Jones Sat 2-2.45pm - 30 Sunbird Chase Listed at $1,895,000 - Karen Jones

Sat 1-1.30pm - 29/1 Grenada Way High $400,000’s - Bree Charles

PEACHESTER

Wed-Sat 12-4pm; Sun 9-1pm - Pathways Estate Lower Mount Mellum Road - John Skerlak

PELICAN WATERS

BOKARINA

FOREST GLEN

BUDDINA

KAWANA ISLAND

Sat 12-12.45pm - 19 Parkana Crescent Please contact agent - Minka Jenkins Sat 1.30-2.30pm - 28 Harbour Parade Auction Sat June 13th at 1pm - Karen Jones 6DW SP 3DFLêF %RXOHYDUG Please contact agent - Karen Jones Sat 4-4.45pm - 6 Akounah Crescent Offers in the $800,000’s considered - Karen Jones Thurs 5-5.45pm - 28 Harbour Parade Auction Sat June 13th at 1pm - Karen Jones

BUDERIM

Sat 10-10.30am - 3 Water Street Forthcoming auction - Anne Wallace Sat 10-10.30am - 6 Tindale Street $1,000,000 plus buyers - Dean Stewart Sat 10-10.45am - 26 Lee Street Please contact agent - Minka Jenkins Sat 11-11.30am - 22 Kingsgrove Court Buyers in the $500,000’s - Richard Espray 6DW DP 0D\êHOG 6WUHHW Auction Sat June 27th at 11am - Dean Stewart Sat 12-12.45pm - 4 Orme Road Buyers under $700,000 - Craig Porter Sat 12.30-1pm - 6 Kerenjon Avenue Auction Sat June 27th at 12pm - Richard Espray Sat 1-1.30pm - 6 Tindale Street $1,000,000 plus buyers - Dean Stewart Sat 1-1.30pm - 3 Foote Avenue Auction Sat June 20th at 1pm - Jodie Hedley-Ward 6DW SP 0D\êHOG 6WUHHW Auction Sat June 27th at 11am - Dean Stewart Sat 2-2.30pm - 9 Coachwood Street Buyers in the $900,000’s - Jodie Hedley-Ward

LANDSBOROUGH

LITTLE MOUNTAIN Sat 12-12.45pm - 18 Ascot Way High $700,000’s - Bree Charles

MAPLETON

Sat 1-1.30pm - 36 Crystal Street Submit all offers - Robyne Williams

MAROOCHYDORE

Sat 12-12.30pm - 10 Oogar Street Auction Sat June 13th at 3pm - Jodie Hedley-Ward Sat 1-1.30pm - 7/18-20 Maroubra Street High $200,000 buyers - Glennis Schindler Sat 1-1.45pm - 21/87-89 Duporth Avenue Offers over $449,000 - Jason Burns

MINYAMA

Sat 11-11.45am - 40 Jessica Boulevard Auction Sat June 27th at 1pm - Alan Riley

MOOLOOLABA

Sat 10-10.30am - 8/91 Goonawarra Drive Mid $400,000’s - Linda Weaver Sat 10-10.45am - 801/47-51 Mooloolaba Esplanade Please contact agent - Kate Jewry Sat 11-11.45am - 34 Tarwarri Crescent Please contact agent - Kate Jewry Wed 5-5.45pm - 34 Tarwarri Crescent Please contact agent - Kate Jewry

MOOLOOLAH VALLEY Sat 10.30-11.15am - 28 Viewland Drive Offers over $580,000 - Rod Whiteman

PARREARRA

Sat 9-9.45am - 13 Wintergreen Way High $600,000’s - Rod Whiteman Sat 11-11.30am - 32 Lang Street Listed at $529,000 - Andrew Dyce Sat 11-11.30am - 128 Mahogany Drive Offers over $700,000 - Sally Mulhearn Sat 12-12.30pm - 5 Koopa Place Offers over $699,000 - Andrew Dyce Sat 12-12.30pm - 56 Lamerough Parade Offers over $1,200,000 - Sally Mulhearn Sat 1-1.30pm - 23 Bellanboe Circuit Offers over $1,300,000 - Sally Mulhearn

SIPPY DOWNS

Sat 1.45-2.15pm - 8 Earnest Lane High $300,000’s - Linda Weaver

VALDORA

Sat 9-10.30am - Lots 1-9/65 Thomson Valley Road From $299,000 - The Manor Estate - John Skerlak

WARANA

Sat 3-3.45pm - 1 Uringa Street Please contact agent - Minka Jenkins Sat 4-4.45pm - 4 Langura Street From high $600,000’s - Minka Jenkins

WURTULLA

Sat 10-10.30am - 199/6 Fantail Place Listed at $385,000 - Kylie Tredrea Sat 10-10.45am - 9 Karunda Street Auction Sat June 20th at 2pm - Karen Jones Sat 11-11.45am - 3 Carmine Court Offers in the $900,000’s - Karen Jones Sat 1-1.45pm - 31 Swallow Street Please contact agent - Minka Jenkins

John Skerlak 0413 441 834

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A Cut Above The Rest For sale

Instantly inviting with a warm and comforting ambiance, this immaculate property offers a relaxed family lifestyle of understated elegance in beautiful Palmwoods.

This easy care home features a light filled entry, tall 9ft ceilings throughout, spacious formal lounge, dining area, oversized family room and a bright well appointed kitchen. Sliding doors open from the family room to the covered alfresco entertaining area and private fenced gardens. The bedrooms are all extra large with an en-suite and walk-in robes to the main and there is air-conditioning to the living area to keep you cool on those hot summer days. Other bonuses are the fully insulated ceiling, double lock up garage, a wide flat yard with room to add a pool and children to kick a ball. Only minutes to the schools and shops this is a home that you should not miss.

Price

Buyers In The Low To Mid $500,000s

Viewing

Saturday 11.30am - 12pm

Contact

Peter Hill 0418 879 885 Michelle Hill 0405 599 828

This magnificent architecturally designed home is a testament to the notion that enjoying a country life need not be without luxury or opulence. Set privately on almost 6 acres the property showcases landscaped gardens, manicured lawns, selected fruit trees, tropical rainforest and is positioned in one of the areas premier streets where you are just minutes drive to the shops, cafes and attractions of beautiful Montville village.

Timeless quality and spacious living areas feature throughout, boasting tall 9’ ceilings, large picture windows that overlook the gardens and beyond, four oversized bedrooms with an en-suite to the main. The kitchen is centrally positioned with beautiful New Guinea rosewood cabinetry and quality appliances. The large games room includes the pool table. Other features of the property include secure parking for four vehicles, 14,000 gallons of tank water plus bore water, mature Avocado trees, a hill top position that captures the cooling breezes and much more.

Price

Offers over $850,000

Viewing

Saturday 10.30 - 11am

Contact

Peter Hill 0418 879 885 Michelle Hill 0405 599 828

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A truly distinctive home combining gracious period details with quality contemporary inclusions, featuring a light drenched open plan layout flowing to a stunning tiled in-ground pool and relaxed outdoor entertaining area. Set only a few short metres from the sand and surf of beautiful Buddina beach, Point Cartwright and the Mooloolah river, this is a prime position in the sought after Platinum Pocket for those seeking the very best in Sunshine Coast lifestyle living. At the heart of the home is the open plan lounge and dining area with six metre ceilings which adjoins the quality chef’s kitchen and spacious family room. The kitchen features marble bench tops, top of the range European appliances including a double oven and gas cook top. The six bedrooms and four bathrooms are spread over two levels. The master includes a spacious walk in robe and en-suite. There is also a study and gymnasium. The roof top entertaining area offers panoramic 360 degree views from the blue pacific to the green hills of the hinterland, the Mooloolaba harbour and everything in between. Other features include ducted airconditioning, beech parquetry throughout, travertine marble in wet areas, double garage, fully fenced yard with manicured gardens and plenty of room for the children to play, side access for extra vehicles or boat, security system and much more.

Auction

Saturday 27th June on site at 2pm

Viewing

Saturday 1.30 - 2pm

Contact

Peter Hill 0418 879 885 Michelle Hill 0405 599 828

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BUDERIM 47 Quiet Valley Crescent

BUDERIM 28 Rim Road

BUDERIM LIFESTYLE HOME

CHARACTER HOME WITH OCEAN VIEWS

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This delightful home on 1545m is designed to deliver light breezes and outlook. This residence is situated in a quiet sought after area on the Northern slopes of Buderim and is ideal for a retiree or a couple.

• Generous, well lit open plan living area with hardwood floors, high ceilings, large windows and glass doors • Modern kitchen at the heart of the living area • Wide covered wrap around decks on both levels • 3 bedrooms including the master with w.i.r. and ensuite • A utility/games room downstairs with adjoining deck • Double lock up garage with internal access

Set on a 1674m2 allotment with a bush backdrop and lovely Northern and Easter ocean views. The features of the home accent the peaceful surrounds to create a harmonious mix of warmth and natural beauty.

• Open plan living with highly polished timber floors • Feature walls and high raked ceilings • Hardwood timber framing throughout • Well fitted kitchen with cottage charm • Wide covered wrap around deck with great outlook • 3 well lit bedrooms with raked ceilings, master with ensuite • Study/library with winter warming fireplace

3 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR

3 BED | 2 BATH | 4 CAR

Inspect: Saturday 11:00 - 11:45am Price: $649,000 Web: Ref No. 119202819 Marg Deighton 0411 399 514

Inspect: Saturday 11:00 - 11:45am Price: $575,000 Web: Ref No. 119515759 Marg Deighton 0411 399 514

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BUDERIM 5 Henri Mari Ct. Buderim

BUDERIM 82 William Street

SELLERS’ RELOCATING OVERSEAS

THE VIEWS ARE WORTH IT…..

This contemporary renovated home promises effortless family living. The neutral tones of the impeccable interior extend to a north facing covered alfresco area designed for relaxed entertaining.

• 3 bedrooms plus study. Air-conditioned throughout • 2 separate living zones • Well designed kitchen with stone bench tops • Private yard and established tropical gardens • Separately located master bedroom overlooking pool • Double lock up garage, drive thru access to fully fenced 759sqm useable and secure yard • Quiet cul-de-sac location close to Schools/University

Sit back, relax and enjoy this immaculately presented Queensland style home, perfectly designed to capture the Hinterland views, sunsets and cooling breezes.

• Spacious open plan living, high ceilings, air-con, and opening onto wide wrap around decks • Kitchen has loads of cupboards, plenty of bench space and a huge pantry • Three double bedrooms with built in robes; master has an ensuite and walk-in robe • 4 car accommodation, large workshop area and storage • 5 minutes to Buderim village and 10 minutes to the Sunshine Coast beaches

3 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR Inspect: Saturday 12:30 - 1:30pm Price: $549,000 Web: Ref No. 119759939 Marg Deighton 0411 399 514 & Pam Paten 0412 957 403

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3 BED | 2 BATH | 4 CAR Inspect: Saturday 10:00 - 10:45am Price: $619,000 Web: Ref No. 118617811 Marg Deighton 0411 399 514

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BUDERIM 32 Illawong Street

UNIQUE BUDERIM COTTAGE DUPLEX ON TOP

OUTSTANDING HOME WITH OUTSTANDING VIEWS

“Absolutely delightful” and sitting proud on a flat allotment in a quiet leafy cul-de-sac on top of Buderim.

• Polished timber floors with high ceilings and plenty of roof storage • Spacious open plan living/dining area with air-con • 3 good size bedrooms with air con in the master • Delightful kitchen with plenty of charm • Indoor/outdoor living and entertaining with fabulous undercover entertaining area • External studio. You can work from home • DLUG and 5000 litre water tank

Executive residence on a near level 905m2 allotment at the end of a prestigious cul-de-sac on top of Buderim.

• Magnificent coastal, mountain and rural views • Protected from winter westerlies and with cool summer sea breezes • Expansive area upstairs - separate lounge, separate dining, gourmet kitchen, master with w.i.r, Ensuite and spa, an office or 5th bed and a spacious laundry • 3 bedrooms downstairs with b.i.r, a comfortable family room with modern kitchen, DLUG and expansive lawns with room for a pool

4 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR

4 BED | 2.5 BATH | 2 CAR

Inspect: Tuesday 2:00 - 2:30pm Price: $495,000 Web: Ref No. 119822567 Richard Meacle 0407 145 812

Inspect: By appointment Price: $1,295,000 Web: Ref No. 118220495 Richard Meacle 0407 145 812

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BUDERIM 5 Sunset Avenue

BUDERIM 4 Highland Place

SPACE FOR ALL YOUR FAMILY NEEDS

2 HOMES IN THE 1 HOUSE!

Ideal family home of 160m2 on upper level and a bonus 100m2 lower level. Perfect for a teenager retreat, rumpus, work-from-home. North facing brick delight on 756m2.

• Modern airy home - large windows, plenty of light • Lower level suits separate self contained living • Brick veneer with hardwood frame and 9ft ceilings • Spacious kitchen with ample bench and storage space • Blackbutt hardwood floors • Low maintenance gardens and plenty of bird life • Reverse cycle air-con

VENDORS ORDERS - THIS HOME MUST BE SOLD!!

Double storey brick family home offering dual occupancy, with 2 bedroom fully self-contained area on the lower level currently returning $320/week. Lower level also suitable for elderly parents or teenage retreat.

Spacious enough for Large families, Dual occupancy, Work from home, With development potential (medium density land use.)

• 847m2 block of land, an easy walk to Buderim Village • Open plan living, hardwood floors, timber deck verandah ideal for entertaining • 3-bay shed, multiple spaces for parking, side access

5 BED | 2 BATH | 1 CAR 4 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR Inspect: Saturday 10:00 - 10:45am Price: $639,000 Web: Ref No. 119478927 Kevin Pasco 0414 880 592

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Inspect: Sat & Sun 10:00 - 10:45am Auction: Onsite Saturday 20th June at 3:00pm Web: Ref No. 118730879 Kevin Pasco 0414 880 592

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AROONA 12 Ocean View Place

BRAND NEW SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME Location is perfect, the quiet natural surroundings and this spacious new 2 storey home is just calling out for the family to arrive and make this property home for many years to come. If you are wanting a home that gives you plenty of space and great living areas well this home must be on your inspection list.

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rand new 2 storey home in quiet location Large bedrooms plus extra study ouble lock up garage and side access ain bedroom with timber patio access

• T imber floors and timber decks with views • Mod ern design bathrooms and fixtures • A ll located on a 750 sqm corner block

5 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR Inspect: Saturday 1:00 - 1:45pm Price: $710,000 Web: Ref No. 119451159 Darren Ide 0408 549 457

LITTLE MOUNTAIN 21 Pinewood Street

THE TIMBER LOVERS DREAM HOME Looking for something with character look no further. Imagine the many tranquil afternoons you will enjoy and stunning sunsets you will see relaxing on the many decks this home has on offer. Timber poles, timber decks and surrounded by native trees and towering gums as this specially designed pole home has been transformed to meet today’s requirements.

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4 BED | 2 BATH | 7 CAR Inspect: Saturday 2:00 - 2:45pm Price: $785,000 Web: Ref No. 119370819 Darren Ide 0408 549 457

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BATTERY HILL 41 Enfield Crescent

BEACH SIDE RENOVATED FAMILY HOME Well most of the hard renovation work has already been done and now an opportunity has come along for the owners to move on and let somebody else enjoy this great position in the beach side suburb of Battery Hill only 5 minutes away from Dicky & Currimunidi beaches.

4 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR • 2 s torey renovated home with 3 bed & study • On ly 5 minute walk to beaches • W ill make a great family home • P lenty of outdoor and indoor living spaces • B i-fold doors opening onto timber deck • L arge inground saltwater pool

• Mod ern kitchen with new appliances • Up stairs north facing balcony with water view • L ocated on 601sqm block • P lenty of off street parking • A ll offers will be considered before Auction

CALOUNDRA WEST 1/26 Birch Street

CALOUNDRA WEST 7/28 Birch Street

ONE FOR THE INVESTOR

GREAT VALUE AND OWNERS WILLING TO RENT BACK

• Located close to schools, shopping and transport • Currently rented at $330 per week • 3 bedroom townhouse with single garage and visitor parking • Good location in complex that allows easy access • Spacious extra large bedrooms, main bedroom has private balcony • Large open plan living and modern kitchen • Ducted air-conditioning throughout • Private courtyard with timber deck

• Approx rental income of $360 - $380 per week • Owners willing to rent back for 6 months • 3 extra large bedrooms with built in robes and fans • Good location for families wanting schools and parks • Side access for the tinny, trailer or second vehicle • Air-conditioned and open plan living area • Single lock up garage and large private courtyard • Small complex with extra parking and open space

3 BED | 2 BATH | 1 CAR

3 BED | 2 BATH | 1 CAR

Inspect: By appointment Price: $329,000 Web: Ref No. 118772763 Darren Ide 0408 549 457

Inspect: Saturday 11:00 - 11:45am Price: $345,000 Web: Ref No. 118726627 Darren Ide 0408 549 457

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LITTLE MOUNTAIN 7 Timbertop Court

STUNNING RESIDENCE, UNIQUE IN EVERY WAY Architecturally bold, innovative and visionary. Rammed earth, sandstone block and timber, the home offers so many unique design concepts not seen before in coastal homes. Sophistication and functionality can go hand in hand in this elegantly modern home.

• A rchitecturally bold, innovative & visionary • R ammed earth, sandstone, block & timber construction • Nor th facing cul-de-sac position with bush outlook • Op en plan living area integrating with large timber deck • F antastic pool area with separate studio / fourth bedroom

• E ntire top floor master suite complete with W.I.R & ensuite • Some TLC required to invigorate this stunning property to it’s original glory • Cu rrently tenanted to August at $520 per week

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4 BED | 3 BATH | 2 CAR Inspect: By appointment Price: Selling now Web: Ref No. 119822567 Brad Moore 0415 477 943

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his prime parcel of land is 13.53 hectares suited to a residential subdivision, subject to development approval (DA). The property, which is just over 33 acres at the top of Nambour, is in a pleasant semi-rural setting surrounded by established residential neighbourhoods, at the base of the beautiful Blackall Range.

Opportunities to develop in a central residential community are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Demand for property, particularly affordable property, is high, and Nambour is a savvy place to build – its demographics are changing as more young families purchase property here, attracted to its central location to amenities, as well as its affordability relative to many other Sunshine Coast suburbs. Zoned neighbourhood residential, previously this site had a DA across it that allowed for 80 residential lots ranging from 700 to 1500 square metres. Issued in 2006, this DA has now lapsed.

The land is being offered to the market via public auction with prior offers welcome.

CURRIMUNDI 16 Allonga Street

CLASSIC BEACH SIDE RENOVATOR Can you get excited about the prospect of owning a property in a hot beach side location? Are you a handy man with the skill & ability to transform and refresh, or professional renovator looking to make money, or an enthusiastic individual who has the abilbity to rejuvenate this home.

3 BED | 1 BATH | 1 CAR • Us able 546sqm level block • Th ree good sized bedrooms • Comb ined kitchen and dining area • S ingle lock up garage • S pace to park additional vehicles

• W alking distance to Currimundi beaches • W alking distance to shops & schools • High rental demand area • P erfect for investors or owner occupiers

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Inspect: Saturday 1:00 - 1:45pm Auction: Onsite Saturday 13th June at 5pm Web: Ref No. 119755503 James Reynolds 0413 413 720

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YANDINA CREEK 480 North Arm-Yandina Creek Road Live the dream. Dual residences on 15 flat acres with spectacular views of Mt Coolum. This impressive property features opportunity for either a business or rental income, spacious open plan lounge area with a separate dining, guesthouse and pool house. It’s a must see for any serious buyer.

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Nestled amongst the tree tops and set on a large 814m2 block, this is a home that displays warmth and charm from the moment you step through the front door. Large rear deck with great outlook, air conditioning, high ceilings throughout and situated in a prime Buderim location.

Situated on a 1000m2 block with 4 spacious bedrooms and 3 living areas. Saltwater inground pool, 6m x 6m workshop garage, side access. Solar power, reverse cycle air conditioning, modern bathrooms, 2 car garage that fits large vehicles and a tinny, camper or jetski.

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MAROOCHYDORE 22 Camden Way

BUDERIM 9 Karawatha Street

MOOLOOLABA Unit 6 ‘Hacienda’ 10 Woomba Place North facing, well presented apartment is on the second floor overlooking the canal. This waterfront apartment has two generous size bedrooms separated by the bathroom, separate toilet and laundry. The main bedroom overlooks the water! The balcony is ideal for entertaining.

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rchitecturally bold, innovative and visionary, this rammed-earth, sandstone block and timber home offers many unique design concepts not seen before in a coastal home. Sophistication and functionality can go hand in hand in this elegantly modern home which offers a north-facing cul-de-sac position with bush a outlook. The home has an openplan living area and a large timber deck, a fantastic pool area and a separate office or fourth bedroom.

7 TIMBERTOP COURT, LITTLE MOUNTAIN 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Price on application RealWay Caloundra 5436 0700 Brad Moore 0415 477 943

PARREARRA HOME door Step tthrough Step hrou hr ough gh tthe he ffront ront ro nt d oorr of tthis oo hiss hi home and you’re greeted h ome me a nd you u’r ’re e gr gree eetted d wi with th breathtaking views. On an 800-square metre block with 20-metre water frontage, this family home has open-plan living spaces overlooking the water. Other features include a substantial, central living space, large bedrooms with ensuite to the main, and double garage with internal access.

The home is enhanced by the spacious outdoor undercover entertaining area where you can enjoy a waterfront lifestyle all year.

34 SUNBIRD CHASE, PARREARRA 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Auction on site Saturday June 6 @ 1pm Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Karen Jones 0405 122 526

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View Saturday 10:00 - 10:30am Auction Onsite 6th June at 10.30am Terms of sale - 10% deposit, 30 day se lement Agent Lachlan Anderson 0403 262 995

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You ca You can n ha have ve iitt al alll wi with th tthis hiss pr hi prop property oper erty ty – w while hile hi le y you’re ou’re earn rnin ing g an iincome ncom nc ome e fr from om o ne h ome om e yo you u ca can n li live ve a earning one home luxurious life in the other. This property would suit an extended family, business owner, tradesman or just those who want space to move. You can bring yourselves, your kids and the grandparents and all will be very comfortable, as this home is ideal for the extended family. This impressive property is just minutes from beautiful Coolum Beach with its patrolled beaches, world-renowned golf course, cafes and restaurants. Maroochy River and Coolum Beach Christian College are just down the road. If proximity to a CBD is also important, the property is only 20 minutes from both Noosa and Maroochydore.

Access to the Sunshine Motorway and the Bruce Highway is also easy.

480 NORTH ARM-YANDINA CREEK ROAD, YANDINA CREEK 7 bed, 4 bath, 16 car Price on application Property Today 5444 2222 Renae Danger 0411 534 797

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CLASSIFIEDS HOUSES FOR SALE Real Estate

2/18 Blackall St, WOOMBYE

5442 1888

OPEN FOR INSPECTIONS & BEST BUYS WOOMBYE: 13 Cobbs Rd Sat 11-11.40 Architecturally designed “1970’S.” home.

Panoramic views, deck & pool. 4 bdrms,2 bath,2 car. Situated on 1619m2 block.

Interesting, stylish, unique home. $469,000 WOOMBYE: 28 Hill Street Sat 12-12.40 Central Woombye! Newly renovated, 5 bdrm, 2 bath. Family home, plenty of room. Upstairs, 3 bdrms, lounge, sep dining & kitchen, bath & deck. Down - 2nd living, bath + 2 bdrm. A very comfortable, $429,000 convenient lifestyle.

COES CREEK: 4-6 Gardenvale Dr 2 Sat 12-12.40 1754m block, cottage gardens, mature jacarandas create a private and pretty surround. 3 bdrm, 2 bath + 2 sleep out rooms + 2 living areas.

Large outdoor entertaining with tranquil $489,000 outlook. Original & stylish.

WEST WOOMBYE: 42 White Cedar Pl Picture perfect location.

Sat 12-12.40 4 bdrms, 2 bath, 2 car, rumpus. Modern kitchen, polished tmb floors, 8x4 pool + large storage/workshop area + many extra Mid to High $700,000’s features.

WOOMBYE DUPLEX Double your money or live in one & rent the other. 2 x 2 bed + study units with single lock up + parking bay area. Walk to Woombye – Fantastic opportunity - Rarely available. $ 599,000 WOOMBYE: Motivated Sellers! Quality 3 bdrm + 2 bath + 2 car. Polished timber floors, 9’ ceilings, gourmet kitchen, Solar, air, insulation, level back yard, office + storage/ workshop room. Beautiful views from deck. A place to call home. $499,000 PALMWOODS: Sought after position with a Stylish, modern home. 4 bdrms, 2 bath, 2 car + 2 o/street parking. 2 living areas, good separation, gourmet kitchen, level grassed areas. Block size 814m2. Room for $525,000 trailer.

Auction on site Sat June 6 @ 11am Define Property Agents 5478 2477 Jon Frasa 0412 715 760

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2/12 REILLY ROAD, NAMBOUR 2 bed, 1 bath in small complex of 6, walk to town.

Quiet area. Single lock up garage.

Reduced to $215,000 Gary Langford 0412 348 533

2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car

$189,900

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Inspect Saturday 10 - 10.45am 1 PLATYPUS CREEK RD, DULONG 2+ acres with 2 paddocks, 4 bed, 2 bath home with rural outlook. 6m x 6m shed. pool, good water supply, biocycle septic.

Offers over $598,000 Hannes Marais 0411 743 354

RENTALS 19/4 AERODROME ROAD, MAROOCHYDORE

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Inspect Saturday 12.30 - 1.15pm 47 OUTLOOK DR, NINDERRY 3+ private acres, 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 dams, 9m x 6m shed/stable, bush land backdrop. Sealed driveway $590,000 Paul Westrep 0435 625 300

Gary De Paoli 0408 731 412 John Pyne 0418 710 209 Kirk Patrick 0439 395 599 Kathryn Doyle 0432 609 115

MAROOCHYDORE UNIT With o With ocean cean ce an v views iews ie ws ffrom rom ro m ea each ch b bedroom edro ed room om a and nd a roof ofto top p en ente tert rtai ainm nmen entt ar area ea with 36 60 de degree view rooftop entertainment 360-degree views, this property offers perfect resort-style living and is a fantastic investment opportunity. The two-bedroom unit overlooks Alexandra Headland and is within walking distance of Cotton Tree and the local patrolled beaches. The recently refurbished building offers resort facilities including a heated pool, sauna, a games room, barbecue areas and secure underground car parking.

Inspect Saturday 10 - 10.30am 16 JUDITH ST, BURNSIDE Highset 3 bed, 2 bath home, polished timber floors.

Renovated kitchen and bath. Great family friendly fenced yard. Walk to local shopping village.

Reduced to $359,000 Gary Langford 0412 348 533

Glen Wakefield M: 0414 331 490 Shop 1 40 Parklakes Drive Parklakes Bli Bli E:glen@burnsbuilders.com.au

2 2 KAWANA ISLAND, $420PW 3 Brightwater unit, walk to shops, hotel, restaurants, school and playgrounds. Townhouse style with living downstairs and bedrooms upstairs. Nice garden area, fully fenced. Available now.

KAWANA ISLAND, $460PW 2 2 3 Neat home, quiet street - island’s restaurants, walkways and parklands surround. Modern kitchen, NEW air con, 2 pergola areas. Drive through garage, secure 2nd car accommodation. (MOWING $20 every 2 weeks – tenant to pay). Avail now.

BOKARINA, $485PW 2 2 3 Lovely family home with 2 living areas and a drive through double lock up garage. Fully fenced backyard with a short stroll to the beach. Quite cul-de-sac.

Available now.

MARCOOLA, $500PW 2 2 3 Large beach house with covered balcony and verandah.

Open plan, modern kitchen and walk to beach. Split living areas both upstairs bedrooms and down. Dual living possible. Available now.

BUDDINA, $570PW 2 2 4 Walk to river and surf. Two living areas and a long verandah. Great family home surrounded by parks and walkways. Available now.

MAROOCHYDORE, $600PW 2 4 5 Large family home with 2 offices, split level, renovated kitchen, positioned high but has flat fenced garden area.

4 car garage plus 2 x air-con offices. Solar system, pet possible Available now.

WURTULLA, $650PW 2 2 5 Large home in private beach court with ocean on one side and the canal on the other. Lovely big garden area and pool. Solar power and dlug. Pet possible. Avail now.

BUDDINA, $695PW 3 2 5 Modern penthouse apartment with ocean views! Air cond in sep. office (or extra bedroom with bathroom and kitchenette). Balcony on ocean side. apartment has own lift. Double remote garage. Avail now.

IMAGE FLAT ESTATE 3 bed, 2 bath plus study. DLUG. Quiet cul-de-sac location.

5 minutes to Nambour. Elevated located in young estate. $375,000 Gary Langford 0412 348 533

70 Currie Street, Nambour Phone 5441 3366 www.dayandgrimes.com

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FRIDAY

6pm Antiques.

7.00 News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Still Open All Hours.

8.30 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. (M) A patient dies mysteriously.

9.30 Janet King. (M) 10.30 Lateline.

6pm Local News.

6.30 News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.30 MOVIE The Odd Life Of Timothy Green. (2012) (G) Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton, CJ Adams.

A couple wishes for a child.

10.45 To Be Advised.

6pm News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 13. Brisbane Broncos v Manly Sea Eagles. From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.

9.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 13.

Wests Tigers v Gold Coast Titans.

11.30 Extra.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Living Room. (PG) 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) Hosted by Graham Norton.

9.30 NCIS. (M) The team investigates a journalist’s death.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 Shark Tank. (PG)

6pm Heston’s In Search Of Perfection.

6.30 News.

7.30 The Great Pyramid.

8.30 The Greatest Knight: William The Marshal. (PG) The life and times of William Marshal.

9.30 The Naked Village.

10.30 News.

6.30pm Gardening Australia.

7.00 News.

7.30 Father Brown. (PG) 8.20 DCI Banks. (PG) 9.05 Scott & Bailey. (M) 9.55 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (M) 10.25 The Wrong Mans. (M)

6pm News.

7.00 MOVIE Despicable Me. (2010) (G) Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews. A super villain adopts three orphans.

9.00 MOVIE Jurassic Park III. (2001) (M) Sam Neill, William H. Macy, Téa Leoni. A sightseeing flight goes wrong.

6pm News.

7.00 MOVIE The Fugitive. (1993) (PG) Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones, Sela Ward. A man is wrongly convicted of murder.

9.35 MOVIE Patriot Games. (1992) (M) Harrison Ford, Anne Archer, Patrick Bergin. A former CIA agent is targeted by assassins.

6pm MOVIE Megamind. (2010) (PG) 7.55 Bondi Vet. (PG) 8.55 MOVIE X-Men Origins: Wolverine. (2009) (M) Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber.

11.05 MOVIE 30 Nights Of Paranormal Activity With The Devil Inside The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. (2013) (MA15+)

6.30pm World News.

7.30 Secrets Of The Manor House. (PG) 8.30 RocKwiz Salutes The Decades.

(PG) A celebration of ’60s music.

9.35 MOVIE Walk The Line. (2005) (M) Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Ginnifer Goodwin.

Chronicles the life of Johnny Cash.

6pm The Book Club. (PG) 6.30 Compass. (PG) 7.00 News.

7.40 Miniseries: Mapp & Lucia.

8.40 MOVIE Roald Dahl’s Esio Trot.

(2014) (PG) Dustin Hoffman, Judi Dench, James Corden. A shy man holds a secret love for his neighbour.

10.10 Top Of The Lake. (M) 6pm Antiques.

7.00 News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story. (PG) 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.20 Media Watch. (PG) Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Q&A.

6pm News.

7.00 House Rules. (PG) Hosted by Johanna Griggs.

8.50 Sunday Night. Current affairs program. Hosted by Chris Bath.

9.50 Castle. (M) Castle becomes obsessed with a case.

11.40 Cougar Town. (PG)

6pm Family Feud: Sunday.

6.30 Modern Family. (PG) 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PG) 9.00 Shark Tank. (PG) Hosted by Sarah Harris.

10.00 NCIS. (M) Ziva and Vance throw caution to the wind.

11.00 MOVIE Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. (2012) (AV15+) 6pm Family Feud.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Aust. (PG) 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) 9.30 MOVIE Taken 2. (2012) (M) Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen, Maggie Grace.

11.25 The Project.

6.30pm World News.

7.35 Michael Scott: The Catacomb Mystery. (PG) 8.40 Dinosaurs: The Hunt For Life.

Scientists investigate dinosaur DNA. 9.40 Dateline. International current affairs, presented by Anjali Rao. 10.40 Dig. (M)

6pm Local News.

6.30 News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 House Rules. (PG) The teams head to Western Australia.

8.45 Revenge. (M) Amanda looks to her own future.

10.40 How To Get Away With Murder. (M)

6pm News.

7.00 Reno Rumble. (PG) The teams race to finish their houses.

8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.30 Inside The Mafia. (M) Explores the world of the American Mafia.

10.30 Stalker. (M) 11.30 The Following. (AV15+) 6pm News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 Reno Rumble. (PG) 8.40 Married At First Sight. (M) Follows four newly married couples.

9.40 Extraordinary Lives: Blinging Up Baby. (PG) 10.40 Person Of Interest. (M) 11.35 Extra.

6pm Antiques.

7.00 News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent.

8.30 The Killing Season: The Prime Minister And His Loyal Deputy.

Part 1 of 3.

9.45 Grayson Perry: Who Are You? (PG) 7.30pm 7.30.

8.00 QI. (PG) 8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (M) 9.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery: Matt Lucas. (PG) 9.30 Would I Lie To You? 10.00 The Best Of Fresh Blood. (M)

6pm Local News.

6.30 News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 House Rules. (PG) 8.45 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares.

(M) Gordon visits The Fish & Anchor in Wales.

9.45 Tattoo Nightmares. (M) 10.40 Autopsy. (M) 6pm Local News.

6.30 News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 House Rules. (PG) 8.45 Criminal Minds. (M) The team searches Tallahassee for a serial killer.

10.40 Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. (M)

6pm News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 Reno Rumble. (PG) 8.40 Love Child. (M) Matron tries to save Stanton House.

9.40 Married At First Sight. (M) 10.40 Embarrassing Fat Bodies: Over Eaters. (M) 11.40 Extra.

6pm News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Life On The Dole. (M) 9.30 MOVIE Killers. (2010) (M) Katherine Heigl, Ashton Kutcher, Tom Selleck.

11.30 Believe. (M) 11.40 Extra.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PG) A contestant cooks against a chef.

8.30 NCIS. (M) Gibbs and McGee travel to Russia.

9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) The team travels to Moscow.

11.30 The Project.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia.

(PG) Contestants must cook an Italian feast.

8.30 Madam Secretary. (M) Elizabeth is humiliated on television.

9.30 Elementary. (M) 11.30 The Project.

6pm Food Safari.

6.30 News.

7.30 Britain’s Oldest Family Businesses. (PG) 8.30 Insight. Australian current affairs forum program.

9.30 Dateline.

10.00 World News.

10.30 Kurt Wallander.

6pm Food Safari.

6.30 World News.

7.30 Neil Oliver: The Vikings. (PG) 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) A look at a hospital ER. 9.30 The Legacy. (M) The Grønnegaards move out of the family home.

10.35 News.

6pm Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 The Checkout. (PG) 8.30 Redesign My Brain With Todd Sampson. (M) Part 3 of 3.

9.30 Dirty Laundry Live. Hosted by Lawrence Mooney.

10.20 Lateline.

6pm Local News.

6.30 News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 8.00 Border Security: International.

(PG) A traveller’s intentions are in doubt.

8.30 Criminal Minds. (M) The team looks back at an old case.

10.30 Terror In The Skies. (PG)

6pm News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 Top Gear. (PG) Jeremy and James look at Peugeot.

8.40 The NRL Footy Show. (M) Paul “Fatty” Vautin, Erin Molan, Beau Ryan and Darryl Brohman discuss the latest rugby league news.

10.40 The AFL Footy Show. (M)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PG) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) Carisi tries to help a mother find her daughter.

10.30 Blue Bloods. (M) 11.30 The Project.

6.30pm News.

7.30 Destination Flavour Down Under.

8.00 Luke Nguyen’s United Kingdom.

8.30 Heston’s Mission Impossible.

Heston tackles culinary woes.

9.30 Dig. (M)

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FRIDAY

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Doctor Who. (PG) 8.15 That ’70s Show. (PG) 8.35 The Midwives. (PG) 9.35 Forbidden Love.

(M) 10.25 Jimmy Fallon. 11.05 Weight Loss Ward. 11.55 Roger: Genocide Baby.

6.30pm Local News.

7.00 News. 7.30 The Border. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 House Wreck Rescue. (PG) 10.30 Make My Home Bigger. 11.00 Best Houses Australia.

6pm Bid America! (PG) 6.30 MythBusters. (PG) 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 10. Fremantle v Richmond. From Domain Stadium, Perth. 11.30 MOVIE Next. (2007) (M) Nicolas Cage, Julianne Moore, Jessica Biel.

6pm Regular Show.

(PG) 6.30 MOVIE Shrek The Third. (2007) (PG) Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy. 8.30 MOVIE The Hunger Games.

(2012) (M) Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson. 11.30 Two And A Half Men. (M)

6.30pm Friends. (PG) 7.30 ACA. 8.00 Antiques Roadshow.

8.30 MOVIE Absolute Power. (1997) (M) Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Ed Harris.

11.00 MOVIE The Wild Bunch. (1969) (AV15+)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 World’s Toughest Trucker. (PG) 8.30 Cops: Adults Only. (M) 9.30 MOVIE Force Of Execution. (2013) (AV15+) 11.35 Bellator MMA.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. 8.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 8.30 New Girl. (M) 9.00 The Crazy Ones.

(MC) 9.30 Snog, Marry, Avoid? (PG) 10.10 Sex And The City. (M) 11.10 Movie Juice.

SATURDAY

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Total Wipeout. (PG) 8.35 The Home Show. 9.20 Live At The Apollo. (M) 10.05 Dirty Laundry Live. 10.55 The IT Crowd. (PG) 11.20 Louie. (PG) 11.40 Louie. (M)

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Cities Of The Underworld. (PG) 8.30 Taggart. (M) 10.00 Wire In The Blood.

(MA15+)

7.15pm Football. AFL. Round 10. Essendon v Geelong. From Etihad Stadium, Melbourne.

10.30 MOVIE 8 Mile.

(2002) (MA15+) Eminem, Kim Basinger, Mekhi Phifer.

6pm MOVIE Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. (2012) (PG) Josh Hutcherson, Dwayne Johnson. 8.00 MOVIE The Karate Kid. (2010) (PG) Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith, Taraji P. Henson. 10.50 MOVIE Jonah Hex. (2010) (M)

7.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 8.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) 10.30 The Mentalist.

(M) 11.20 Golden Boy. (M)

6.30pm Monster Jam. 7.30 Cops. (PG) 8.30 Elementary. (M) 9.30 Blue Bloods. (M) 10.30 Ross Kemp: Return To Afghanistan. (AV15+) 11.30 Blokesworld.

(MA15+)

6pm Becker. (PG) 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 9.30 Sex And The City. (M) 10.10 Sex And The City. (MA15+) 10.50 Sex And The City. (M) 11.30 James Corden.

SUNDAY

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Total Wipeout. 8.30 Capturing The Friedmans. (MA15+) 10.15 Forbidden Love.

11.00 Bodyshockers.

11.50 Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Nick Knowles’ Original Features. 10.30 Best Houses Australia.

11.00 Mighty Ships.

7pm MOVIE Jurassic Park. (1993) (PG) 9.30 MOVIE Bad Boys.

(1995) (MA15+) Martin Lawrence, Will Smith, Téa Leoni. 12am Jail: Las Vegas Jailhouse.

(M)

6pm MOVIE Valiant.

(2005) (G) Ewan McGregor, Ricky Gervais, Tim Curry.

7.30 Big Bang. (PG) 8.30 Gotham. (M) 9.30 Arrow. (M) 11.30 Sun, Sex And Suspicious Parents. (M)

6.30pm Antiques.

7.30 David Attenborough’s Secrets Of Wild India. 8.30 MOVIE Runaway Jury.

(2003) (PG) 11.00 Cold Case.

6pm Family Feud: Sunday. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Scorpion. (PG) 9.30 MOVIE American Psycho. (2000) (AV15+) 11.40 Gillette World Sport.

6pm Family Feud: Sunday. 6.30 The Simpsons. 7.00 Futurama. 7.30 The Simpsons. 8.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Norbit. (2007) (M) 10.35 Californication.

MONDAY

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Doctor Who. 8.15 That ’70s Show. (PG) 8.35 Louis Theroux’s LA Stories.

(M) 9.35 Ross Kemp: Extreme World. 10.20 Jimmy Fallon. 11.05 Capturing The Friedmans.

6.30pm Local News.

7.00 News. 7.30 Cities Of The Underworld.

(PG) 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. (M) 10.45 Britain’s Underworld.

(M)

6pm Seinfeld. (PG) 6.30 MythBusters. (PG) 7.30 SCU: Serious Crash Unit. (PG) 8.30 American Restoration.

(PG) 9.30 American Pickers. (PG) 11.15 Family Guy. (M) 12am SportsFan Clubhouse.

(PG)

6pm Regular Show.

(PG) 6.30 Adv Time.

(PG) 7.00 Big Bang.

(PG) 8.00 Top Gear.

(PG) 9.30 MOVIE Young Guns II. (1990) (M) Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland.

11.30 Two And A Half Men. (M)

6.30pm Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair.

8.00 Monarch Of The Glen. (PG) 9.10 Midsomer Murders.

(M) 11.20 Cold Case.

(M)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Undercover Boss.

(PG) 8.30 Undercover Boss. (M) 9.30 Motor Racing. Formula 1.

Canadian Grand Prix.

Race 7. 10.30 MOVIE Shaun Of The Dead.

(2004) (AV15+)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.00 Futurama. (PG) 8.30 The Simpsons.

(PG) 9.30 Witches Of East End. (M) 10.30 Dexter. (AV15+) 11.30 James Corden.

TUESDAY

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Doctor Who. 8.15 That ’70s Show. 8.35 Good Game. 9.05 The Checkout. 9.35 Unsafe Sex In The City. 10.35 Jimmy Fallon.

6.30pm Local News.

7.00 News. 7.30 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG) 8.15 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG) 9.00 Endeavour. (M) 11.00 Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings Of Sherlock Holmes.

6.30pm MythBusters.

7.30 Highway Patrol.

(PG) 8.00 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 Outback Truckers. (PG) 9.30 Klondike Gold Fever. (M) 10.30 Prospectors. 11.00 Outback Truckers.

6pm Regular Show.

(PG) 6.30 Adv Time.

(PG) 7.00 Big Bang.

(PG) 7.30 Auction Hunters. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Stargate. (1994) (PG) Kurt Russell, James Spader. 11.00 MOVIE Spawn. (1997)

6.30pm Friends. (PG) 7.30 ACA. 8.00 Poirot.

(PG) 9.00 MOVIE Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d. (1980) (PG) Angela Lansbury, Tony Curtis, Rock Hudson. 11.10 Person Of Interest. (M)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Nature’s Great Events. (PG) 8.30 Black Ops. (M) 9.30 Shark Tank. (PG) 10.30 Movie Juice. 11.00 Aussie Millions Poker Championship.

7pm Raymond. 7.30 The Simpsons. 8.00 Rules Of Engagement.

8.30 Tattoos After Dark. 9.00 Tattoos After Dark. 9.30 MOVIE I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. (1998)

WEDNESDAY

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.25 Doctor Who. 8.15 That ’70s Show. 8.40 Weight Loss Ward. 9.30 Bodyshockers. 10.15 Jimmy Fallon. 10.55 The Best Of River Monsters. 11.45 My Big Fat Operation.

6.30pm Local News.

7.00 News. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG) 8.30 Inspector Morse. (M) 10.45 Suspects. (M) 11.45 Bargain Hunt.

6.30pm MythBusters.

(PG) 7.30 Surveillance Oz. (PG) 8.00 Nabbed.

(PG) 8.30 Hardcore Pawn. (M) 9.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 10.30 Baggage Battles. (PG) 11.00 Family Guy. (M) 12am Men At Work.

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6pm Regular Show.

(PG) 6.30 Adv Time.

(PG) 7.00 Big Bang.

(PG) 7.30 To Be Advised. 9.30 MOVIE Under Siege. (1992) (M) Steven Seagal, Tommy Lee Jones, Gary Busey.

11.40 Two And A Half Men. (MA15+)

6.30pm Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair.

8.00 New Tricks. (M) 9.10 MOVIE Contact.

(1997) (M) Jodie Foster, James Woods, Matthew McConaughey.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Cops. (PG) 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 9.30 Sons Of Anarchy.

(AV15+) 11.00 Aussie Millions Poker Championship.

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. (M) 10.00 Cleveland.

10.30 Bob’s Burgers.

THURSDAY

DIGITAL CHOICE

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Doctor Who. 8.15 That ’70s Show. 8.35 The Weekly. 9.05 The IT Crowd. 9.30 Cherry Healey: How To Get A Life. 10.30 Jimmy Fallon.

6.30pm Local News.

7.00 News. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG) 8.30 Lewis. (M) 10.30 Blue Murder. (M) 11.45 Bargain Hunt.

6.30pm MythBusters.

7.30 World’s Craziest Fools. (PG) 8.30 Tattoo Nightmares. (M) 9.00 Tattoo Nightmares Miami. (M) 9.30 Ink Master. (M) 11.15 Family Guy. 12am SportsFan Clubhouse.

6pm Regular Show.

(PG) 6.30 Adv Time.

(PG) 7.00 Big Bang.

(PG) 7.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) 8.30 Big Bang. (PG) 9.30 MOVIE Ransom. (1996) (AV15+) Mel Gibson, Gary Sinise.

6.30pm Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair.

8.00 Inside The Animal Mind. (PG) 9.00 New Tricks. (PG) 11.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. 7.30 Last Man Standing.

8.00 The Millers. (PG) 8.30 Dads. (PG) 9.00 MOVIE The Cable Guy. (1996) (M) 11.00 Blokesworld. 11.30 Unsupervised.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.00 Rules Of Engagement.

(PG) 8.30 Graham Norton. (M) 9.30 MOVIE Black Swan.

(2010) (MA15+)

Sunny

Cloudy

Cloudy

Cloudy

Friday 05/06/15

Saturday 06/06/15

Sunday 07/06/15

Monday 08/06/15

7°C MIN

21°C MAX

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11°C MIN

22°C MAX

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24°C MAX

SURF REPORT

with MWP’s man in the water

As Sir Cliff Richard once sang she’s just a devil woman. I think he was talking about an ESE wind when there are waves around. Devil wind is predicted on Sunday with a south wind predicted on Saturday. Maybe try Maroochydore? But Sunday is a no go.

Fiji Pro is pumping waves. Looks like it will be 4 to 6 ft so nothing too epic. Hopefully some Aussies can stand up! Now there seems a lot of trash talk about the Brazilian storm. Just checked the rankings and there is no less than six Aussies in the top 10!

So if Brazil is a storm with just two, the Australians must be a cyclone.

FISHING REPORT with Wayne Nilsson from Maroochydore Fishing World

ESTUARY: Bream numbers are improving with the cooler weather, fowl gut and mullet fillet are returning better quality around islands in the main river systems of the Coast. Prawns are moving just on dark in the usual places, just watch for the cast netters in action.

SURF: Whiting and dart are working holes from Maroochy Surf Life Saving Club north along all beaches with worms and pippies the best bait.

Tailor sizes are improving with the cooler weather, pilchards on ganged hooks are the go for best bait.

OFFSHORE: When conditions allow, the close in reefs of Murphy’s, Gneerings and Wide Caloundra are working well for snapper, and pearl perch with fish of quality size. Lots of undersized red emperor caught, but don’t be tempted to keep them. Iodine bream are being a pest. Barwon Banks is the best for bigger snapper, pearl perch and parrot, but you need to hunt for the best spots.

FRESHWATER: Cooler winter weather has given Borumba a new lease of life with togas, bass and jew taken this week on both baits and lures.

Somerset Dam is returning bass and yellow belly on deep diving lures. Upper reaches of all coastal rivers are seeing good catches of bass.

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 20) It’s a wonderful week to connect with family and friends as you talk, text and post up a storm.

Others are looking to you to come up with solutions so put on your thinking cap rams. And don’t stick with stale old ways, try to come up with some innovative new ideas.

TAURUS (Apr 21-May 21) Brains and beauty are a winning combination for bulls this week as you come up with a clever idea, pamper yourself in style, beautify your living space, or patch up a disagreement.

It’s also time to boost your self-esteem, tap into your talents and believe in yourself!

GEMINI (May 22-Jun 21) The last three weeks have been tricky for twins as Mercury (your ruling planet) has been reversing through your sign (a real double-whammy). Mercury moves forwards this week, so from Friday onwards things should run smoothly in communication and travel.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 23) Resist the temptation to retreat into your crab cave (and be moody and mysterious) in order to cover up your emotional insecurities. Clear and honest communication (with yourself and loved ones) will get you a lot further.

LEO (Jul 24-Aug 23) Don’t be a lazy lion … make sure you capitalise on this week’s lucky stars! With Venus and Jupiter visiting your sign (and Uranus revving up energy levels) confidence is the buzz word ATM. So it’s time to display your talents, and shine for the whole world to see.

VIRGO (Aug 24-Sep 23) School or work has been slow over the last three weeks but that’s about to change, as Mercury moves forwards. Make sure you’re prepared to pounce from Friday onwards. Activities involving communication and cars should improve as you get your Virgo mojo back!

LIBRA (Sep 24-Oct 23) Uranus fires up your relationship zone so expect the unexpected.

If you are attached, your partner could surprise you with an unusual proposal or hairbrained scheme. Single Librans – look for love with someone charming, clever and unconventional.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22) Tuesday is terrific for projects and community connections.

But, over the last three weeks, joint finances have been stretched, relationships tested and loyalties questioned. That’s all about to change, as Mercury moves forwards. So it’s time to forgive indiscretions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21) Has a partner been testing your patience? Calm will descend, as Mercury moves forwards (from Friday). Which means you’ve still got four days when you can put your foot in your mouth! The solution? Concentrate on friends and acquaintances from far-flung places.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20) The next four days is the time to review your regular routines, so you find which ones still work – and which ones need to be turfed from your timetable. Plus keep yourself mentally strong, so you can bounce back from delays and disappointments that come along.

AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19) Are you ready to jump out of a rut Aquarius? Seek out fresh experiences and information this week. Monday to Thursday is the time to review friendships.

Some require nurturing – while others need to be replaced with new pals who are creative, positive and proactive.

PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20) When it comes to a family issue, it’s been one step forwards and two steps back. Get ready to take a leap forwards later in the week, as Mercury moves things in a new direction. So don’t waste time procrastinating Pisces! Strive to be 100% honest with family and friends.

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Profuse (7) Dock with flood-gates (5) To all appearances (2,3,4,2,2) Giver (5) Bank teller (7) Gaming establishment (6) Causing death (6) Shrewd (7) Pay out (5) At the wrong moment (13) Insert (5) A German porcelain (7)

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I M G F U E D T A Rules: Form as many words as possible. Each word must contain the centre letter. Plurals made by adding “s” are not counted.

JUNIOR X-WORD X-WORD 1

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Solve all the clues and reveal the eight-letter word spelled down the middle of the grid.

SUDOKU SUDOKU

LEVEL: EASY

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION SOLUTION LAST WEEK’S

GOOD 15 BETTER 18 BEST 20

SCATTERWORD: FUMIGATED, fatigued, fumigate, fatigue, dugite, tedium, agued, adieu, audit, datum, gamut, fudge, fumed, guide, muted, tumid, mufti, ague, tufa, feud, duet, fume, mute.

CROSSWORD: ACROSS: 1 Copious 5 Basin 8 On the face of it 9 Donor 10 Cashier 11 Casino 12 Mortal 15 Politic 17 Spend 19 Inopportunely 20 Enter 21 Dresden DOWN: 1 Crowd 2 Put oneself out 3 Overrun 4 Scarce 5 Bless 6 Soft in the head 7 Natural 11 Captive 13 Obscure 14 Scared 16 Taper 18 Doyen

JUNIOR X-WORD: waves, slide, email, clock, eject, prawn, ducks, ovals (WEEKENDS)

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SKY HIGH CEO SALARIES STINK Shareholders should take a stand against unfair executive salaries, writes Richard O’Leary.

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friend of mine works for Telstra and it’s been a tough 12 months. His job has been hanging in the balance as the communications giant weighs up what to do with him and his fellow workers.

The company said some of their jobs would be moved to other countries – but they just didn’t know how many.

He was recently told he would get to keep his job, but not before a process where he had to reapply for the position he’s worked in for many years. It’s hard to put a price on the distress that has caused him, and others like him, over the past 12 months.

It’s much easier to quantify how much his boss was being paid over that period.

The former head honcho of Telstra, David Thodey, earnt $12.8 million in the last financial year. That’s more than double what most people will earn in their lifetimes. If you break it down to a

standard five-day working week, it works out at about $6,153 an hour or $100 a minute. This guy goes to the toilet and he’s earnt more than most people do in a day.

In a previous career, I met Thodey in a Sydney boardroom. He was engaging, smart without being too

“This guy goes to the toilet and he’s earnt more than most people do in a day” smart for his own good, generally likeable. He came across as someone who was good at his job, but hardly worth $12.8 million a year.

And it seems he agrees. He recently admitted his salary was too big to justify. Which is very decent of him,

except for the fact he was happy to collect it while those he employed were battling to save their average income jobs from being exported to countries where wages are much lower and Thodey’s income could buy decent sized towns.

To be fair, Thodey is not on his own.

Macquarie Group’s Chief Executive Nicholas Moore earnt $16.5 million last year and Nine Entertainment’s David Gyngell pocketed nearly $20 million.

To put that in perspective, Tony Abbott earns $507,000. Whether you are a fan or not of our onion eating PM, it seems strange he earns just a small fraction of some of our business leaders.

This guy is charged with running the country – but you know what his constituency would do if he started to ask for similar sums. Maybe shareholders need to start voting through their hip pockets as well. roleary@myweeklypreview.com.au

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