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THE FIRST WORD

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Profile

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My body

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My life

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My Property Preview

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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.

t must be hard to work out what to do next when you have been hailed a hero by your country. Victoria Cross winner Ben Roberts-Smith says he doesn’t want his heroic deed in Afghanistan to be the defining moment of his life, but in all reality it’s going to be tough to top. His decision to take on a high-flying job with Channel Seven may surprise some people, but this former soldier is not afraid of taking risks. My Weekly Preview talks exclusively with Roberts-Smith about his new career and how he’s settling into life on the Sunshine Coast.

Also this week, we talk with one of Australia’s best known gardeners Graham Ross and unearth a surprising family secret, test drive Mazda’s new pint-sized SUV, and stay at a beach resort in Bali that has been voted the world’s best.

As always, there’s all the latest fashion, tips on beauty and life, some fast facts and plenty of property.

Enjoy and I’ll see you next week.

Richard O’Leary, Editor

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CATCHING THE TRAVEL BUG Buddina journalist and photographer Sam Walker is on an extended holiday in Cambodia, where she’s finding plenty of material for her blog, journoandthejoker.com.

FIRST JOB?

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE ON THE COAST?

My first job was a part-time gig collecting eggs on a poultry farm. Yes, one of those battery farms that today we all hate. My first full-time job was working for a mechanics workshop in Perth, where I was the general gofer. I saved all my money from this job to help fund a year of backpacking overseas.

I love Point Cartwright. Standing on the hill near the lighthouse and being able to look up and down the Coast and out to the hinterland.

WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO TAKE VISITORS? We usually go for a meal at Caloundra, overlooking the Passage, or a barbecue breakfast or dinner at La Balsa Park. Then we have a fairly well-trodden path that includes Mooloolaba, Coolum, Noosa National Park, Mapleton, Montville, Kenilworth Cheese Factory, Maleny and Mary Cairncross Park.

YOUR FAMILY INCLUDES. . .

My partner Steve, and myself.

FIRST CAR? A 1966 Volkswagen Beetle. A deluxe model – it had a heater – a knob on the floor that you turned to let in hot air. It was awesome.

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

FAVOURITE BOOK? I’m a voracious reader of almost anything. Two stand-outs are Ken Follett’s Pillars of the Earth and Stieg Larsson’s The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.

WHAT ARE YOU READING NOW? Whatever I can get my hands on here in Cambodia. I just started Bou Meng, A Survivor From Khmer Rouge Prison S-21. I have visited the S-21 site in Phnom Penh so I expect this book to be quite a harrowing read.

FAVOURITE SONG? It depends on my mood. It’s a bit daggy but I love a trip back to childhood with some Marty Robbins like The Master’s Call or Lonnie Donegan’s Frankie and Johnny.

YOUR GREATEST REGRET? Not learning a language when I was young.

CAN YOU NOMINATE A DAY IN YOUR LIFE THAT TURNED OUT TO BE A TURNING POINT? The day I got on a plane by myself at the age of 19 and headed to the Middle East to start my backpacking adventures. It was pre-internet, email and mobile phones. I used travellers cheques not credit cards. It made me grow up fast and changed my perspective of the world. I learnt to trust my instincts.

YOU ARE HAPPIEST WHEN? I don’t believe only one state makes you happy. Travelling; dinner, a few drinks and good conversation. Reading a book.

To create more job opportunities. There are still such limited options across the board.

WHAT FRUSTRATES YOU THE MOST?

WHAT IS YOUR PREFERENCE, TEA OR COFFEE?

People with no respect for the environment and an attitude that they can’t do anything to change it or don’t want to try.

BEST ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN? You can do anything. Words from my former employer, a dairy farmer, in Victoria.

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NRL OR AFL AND WHO DO YOU FOLLOW?

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COVER STORY

TV’S NEWEST TOUGH GUY Ben Roberts-Smith – the Commonwealth’s most decorated soldier from the war in Afghanistan – is the new general manager of Channel Seven Queensland based on the Sunshine Coast. It might seem an odd career move, but any job would be left of field from the SAS – the army’s elite special operations force. WORDS: Tamara Simoneau

“Many people are probably not aware of the lengths I have gone to to ready myself and put myself in a position to get a job like this”

B

en Roberts-Smith always wanted to be a soldier.

Dreaming of it as a kid, training for it and living it in its grittiest, bloody reality has consumed most of his life.

Things changed in 2011 when he was awarded the Victoria Cross, the army’s highest honour for valour, for what the Australian Defence Force describes as ‘the most conspicuous gallantry in action in circumstances of extreme peril’ during an assault on the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2010.

Ever since that medal was pinned on his chest, his life has been a perpetual rollercoaster of public lauding, personal transformation and professional reinvention.

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It brought instant celebrity status – he was a hero. Brave enough to stand strong to defend his men in battles unimaginable to most, down-to-earth enough to seem like a typical Aussie bloke to the masses.

He met the Queen, rubbed shoulders with the country’s most powerful, appeared on the front page of newspapers, on the cover of glossy magazines and became a guest TV reporter for Channel Seven.

Now, he says he’s not interested in being a public figure. What he wants is to be a businessman, admired for his leadership from the boardroom down, not the battlefield.

“I’m not worried about my profile, I’m just worried about making sure I’m

as prepared as I possibly can be to take over. The experiences I have had in the media have given me a great insight into how we operate and a good understanding about creating our product,” says Roberts-Smith.

He’s taking over from Neil Mooney, who is retiring from a decades-long media career. Mooney offered RobertsSmith his job after attending a seminar the former SAS soldier was running as part of a consulting company he established that teaches and preaches about creating high-performance workplaces.

“I was doing a little bit of that work with Seven and I was asked to go to Queensland and talk to some of their business leaders,” says Roberts-Smith.

Neil Mooney said he was looking to retire and would I be interested in his job. It did come out of the blue, the offer, initially.

“I went away for a few months and thought about it and we stayed in contact. I spent a good six months on and off talking with Neil about the industry and how business was done within the industry,” he says.

He is aware that he lacks management experience in the media industry, but he makes up for it with confidence and leadership skills honed in the toughest of environments.

“Being in the SAS, we used to consider ourselves the ultimate problem-solvers for the government.

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L to R: Elizabeth, Emma, Eve and Ben Roberts-Smith

people, I see a lot of similarities in that regard. “Every day issues arise, to be in a position like GM, you are in a position to fix those problems. Whilst the outcomes are different, the method about how you go about it is similar,� says Roberts-Smith. “I didn’t go in there completely cold.

People forget that I’ve worked on different shows and with different crews and productions to create content, so I have seen how we do business at a grassroots level,� says Roberts-Smith.

In March, Roberts-Smith quietly moved to the Sunshine Coast and was introduced to staff at Seven Queensland as the deputy general manager. There was no fanfare in the media or from the network itself about his appointment.

He spent months shadowing Mooney, and from July 1, the top job was his. “Many people are probably not aware of the lengths I have gone to to ready myself and put myself in a position to get a job like this,� he says.

That includes the MBA he started

studying towards since retiring from the army in 2013.

The new role represents the closest thing to a normal life the 36 year-old has experienced. “To be honest with you, that was one of the key considerations for me – to find somewhere where I could settle and get back to a normal lifestyle and a community. As much as I love doing the responsibilities that I have, it always means I am not spending time with my family,� he says.

His other roles include being Chair of the National Australia Day Council, Deputy Chair of the Prime Minister’s Advisory Council on Veterans Mental Health, as well as involvement with several boards and charitable organisations.

His wife, Emma, and four year-old twins, Eve and Elizabeth, are big fans of his latest gig, or at the very least, where it means they now live. “Everyone loves being back in Queensland full-stop because we have family here. At the end of the day, what

Emma and I have learned is that, and it is a clichĂŠ, but home is where the heart is. As long as our family is together. It just so happens that we get to live in such a beautiful place. “I’m a Perth boy. To be back on the beach for me is unreal, something that I really wanted to get back to. We are looking forward to getting the kids into Nippers and all the things you get into when you live on the coast. I could swim before I could walk, so I’m pretty keen for the girls to get a good understanding of the ocean.â€?

He parachuted often in the military, but now he’s skydiving in his down time, since moving to the Sunshine Coast. “I like that when you are (skydiving) you have to concentrate on it so you can forget about everything else. It is a good mental break,� he says.

A work-life balance is something Roberts-Smith believes is important for himself and those now under his command. “I really believe that you have to put that effort into your staff. They are the ones that create the outcome. To me, it is really important that we focus on that and we provide a happy workplace and that people there get what they need personally out of the job as long as they stay,� says Roberts-Smith.

Part of his own balancing act is finding the time to stay physically fit, after years of intense training. “I try and train every day. I normally get up at five every morning. I went from a job where you get paid to train three hours a day to a job where you need to get from A to B. You have to find the time. It’s all just part of it.�

In 2012, Roberts-Smith appeared shirtless on the cover of Australian Men’s Fitness magazine, tattooed and ripped. “It’s always good for a laugh,� he jokes of the spread.

But the image of the soldier primed for battle, the hero fighter who put his life on the line for his troops, isn’t all he wants to be remembered for.

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“I made a really big point of trying to ensure that whilst I’m really proud of what I’ve achieved and what I did with my mates, I don’t want that to be my defining moment. “It is really hard when you get that award; people read things about you and write things about you, but they don’t know the real person. “I certainly understand that my profile has given me a lot of leverage and opportunities‌ (but) if I don’t produce the results I will get moved on like anyone else. I don’t buy the bit about, ‘Gee, Ben’s so lucky’, because it isn’t about luck. “I’ve worked hard. I don’t sit at home waiting for things to come to me. And I think that’s the difference.â€?

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NAIDOC WEEK SPORTS LUNCHEON Wally Lewis and Andrew Slack will join forces on July 10 at the Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club’s Sports Luncheon. The sporting legends will help raise funds for the maintenance and purchase of new rescue equipment, surf safety education, member development, increasing volunteer memberships and expanding training programs to keep Maroochydore beach safe.

P&O Cruises will be hoping for better luck this year, with its ship the Pacific Pearl to drop anchor off Mooloolaba on July 18. Last year bad weather prevented the passengers from disembarking. It’s the first of four cruise ships that will stop over here in 2015, with a dozen more likely to make similar visits in 2016.

The Sunshine Coast Turf Club will prove it really can go the distance when it stages its first race over 3200 metres on July 4. More than 3000 people are expected at Corbould Park for the running of the Queensland Cup, which is run over the same distance as the Melbourne Cup.

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GOOD NEWS FOR AGED CARE

A new exhibition at the Caloundra Art Gallery has just opened, which gives people the opportunity to re-imagine the encounter by Lieutenant James Cook and his crew with Aboriginal people in 1770. East Coast Encounter includes work from Australian Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists, writers and songwriters with paintings, photographs, videos and 3D pieces featured alongside a small selection of historic artefacts.

The exhibition closes on August 16.

Fifteen-hundred people on the Sunshine Coast will be impacted by changes to the aged care system introduced this week. The new Consumer Directed Care (CDC) gives greater control to those receiving in-home care – including being able to choose who provides the care services in their homes.

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O’BRIEN TARGETS PALMER The new LNP candidate for Fairfax Ted O’Brien has fired the first shot in what is expected to be a fierce battle for the seat held by Clive Palmer, taking aim at Palmer’s recent brochure: “It fails to mention the Sunshine Coast even once and his long list of apparent achievements sees him take credit for everything short of world peace.”

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Stage one of the course has been built largely by volunteers from the club’s 400-strong membership at a cost of about $750,000, including $450,000 from the council.

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IN HIS BLOOD AND BONES In the lead-up to his appearance at the Queensland Garden Expo, Graham Ross spoke with My Weekly Preview about the family secret behind his lifelong passion for gardening. WORDS: Leigh Robshaw Better Homes and Gardens and Radio 2GB’s The Gardening Clinic, inspiring countless Australian gardeners for over 30 years. He’s the only Australian to have been appointed a Fellow of the Royal Botanic Gardens in London and only the fourth Australian to receive the Veitch Memorial Medal from the UK’s Royal Horticultural Society.

He now knows gardening is in his blood and his bones, and it’s been passed on to his daughter Linda, a landscape architect, and his seven year-old granddaughter, Melaleuca, who loves pottering around the garden with him.

“I’ve got two boxes of mushrooms under the house,” Ross says. “I told her I’ve got a surprise and she thought it was a chocolate or a toy. When I showed her she said, ‘They’re just boxes of dirt’. I said, ‘See those little white threads? They’ll grow into mushrooms’. She looked at me and shook her head. Suddenly, the penny will drop and the mushrooms will appear and she’ll be hooked.

“I was always amazed that you could pop this tiny seed into the ground and it

grows to two metres tall and produces hundreds of flowers and the more you cut, the more you get. I loved the perfume of sweet peas and I’ve planted them every year of my life since I was four. I’ve never lost that fascination with nature and how it can be so powerful.”

Graham Ross will present three talks at the Queensland Garden Expo, at Nambour Showgrounds on July 10, 11 and 12.

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disappointed, confused and upset,” says Ross. “Suddenly I realised it was genetic. It took me some time to get to grips with it.

“When things were really bad in the 1920s and there was no work, my grandmother’s eldest son went to London to get a job. The only person he knew was his mother’s brother, his Uncle Tom. Within five minutes he had a job and was at Buckingham Palace having cucumber sandwiches on the weekend.

“My grandmother had lost her brother and eldest son to the Royal Family. She was so distressed she packed the rest of the family up and emigrated to Australia.

My mother died a year or two ago at 97.

She confirmed to me they had a meeting on the boat coming out. My grandmother said no one was to ever talk about Uncle Tom and the Royal Family again.

“My mother was amazed when I went straight into gardening. She said, ‘We were absolutely gobsmacked. Not only do you look like Uncle Tom, but you speak like him. You’re like your great uncle reincarnated.”

Ross went on to host Channel Seven’s

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raham Ross was four when he planted his first sweet pea and watched it grow, like magic.

As a baby, his grandmother had pushed him around the garden in a pram, talking to frangipanis. She encouraged his interest, but kept a family secret from him that could have explained why he was compelled to spend every weekend from the age of 11 to 21 working in a nursery, while other kids played.

“I knew I was a bit weird,” he says. “I thought I was either gay or strange. I did every gardening course from 16 to 25 and was working my way through college when my grandmother called me up and asked me to come over and have a chat.”

Three months from dying, she dropped a bombshell. She told Ross her brother was the famous British horticulturalist Thomas Hay, who left Scotland to work as head gardener for the British Royal Family and never returned.

His son was the renowned horticulturalist Roy Hay, who married another notable British gardener, Frances Perry.

“At that point I was really angry,

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HI-TECH SCRIBBLES Pen lovers prepare, the Phree is going to change the face of the written word. Touted as the “world’s first unrestricted, high resolution, write virtually anywhere mobile input device”, this pen has been the focus of a Kickstarter campaign.

Its creators hoped to receive $100,000 in pledges, yet it amassed more than $985,000 in two months.

With Phree you can write on any surface – a desk, the ground, the dashboard of your car and the pen records the information by connecting to a smartphone, laptop, tablet or televisions via Bluetooth.

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EVERNOTE FOOD It seems as though the whole western world has gone food crazy. Whether it’s following food trends like paleo and fermentation to scouting out the best organic produce, cooking up a storm or dining at a Michelin star restaurant, there’s a food hobby for everyone.

Enter the Evernote Food app. It allows you to discover and save recipes from across the world to create an online cookbook. Those who prefer to eat out will enjoy the restaurant section that enables you to research and locate a wide range of restaurants.

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CORDLESS CAR CHARGER It’s not the coolest gadget around but the Tylt Vu Qi car mount is definitely practical.

The company that brought the world the Tylt Vu wireless device is now taking away the need for traditional cord chargers in the car.

Reviewers say the car mount wireless device is easy to install and charging is simple. Place your mobile phone into the three-coil charging dock and you are good to go. The gadget is a little bulky but it’s a useful tool.

The only catch is your phone must be Qi compatible.

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When she first decided to take the antidepressants, she had felt a lack of interest in life, low mood, irritability, anger, anxiety and insomnia. Exhaustion then caused more anger and irritability. With a young family, the strain was too much, so the antidepressants began, which worked well, though needed to be maintained for a normal life.

When I first saw her, she had responded to an ad about depression and was curious about coming off her antidepressants. After asking a few questions, and scanning her brain and body for inflammation, infection, hormone and brain chemical levels, it was clear what the causes were.

Nothing traumatic had happened during the time the depression began, she was relaxed and happy as she had returned from an overseas holiday. This always rings alarm bells, as specific bacteria in water overseas can cause depression. We also found that when moody, it fluctuated, with bouts of sleepiness, and fogginess throughout the day, usually indicating a relationship with food, as symptoms start between meals, first irritability and fogginess, then sleepiness.

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BLISS OUT IN BALI It’s easy to see why The Mulia Resort was voted world’s best beach resort. By Katie Wright

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he sun is setting over the clifftop Uluwatu Temple and a huge white monkey is taking aim at a ring of fire balls, kicking them one by one into the air as an increasingly alarmed audience looks on.

But they needn’t worry. There’s not a hint of animal cruelty here.

The mischievous primate is actually a human dancer playing the part of

Hanoman, the magical monkey sent to rescue goddess Sita from the clutches of the evil Ravana, in a traditional Kecak Dance performance.

With a choir chanting rhythmically against the stunning backdrop, it’s a breathtaking way to start my trip to Bali.

Known as the Island of the Gods, the Indonesian province famously practices Balinese Hinduism, but it’s not just religious beliefs that give this place such a heavenly status, with the beauty of its natural surroundings making Bali a beach destination to rival the likes of the Maldives and the Seychelles.

I’m staying at The Mulia, an uber-luxe resort in Nusa Dua on the southern tip of the island, which was voted best beach resort in the world by glossy magazine Conde Nast Traveler USA last year.

Rooms range from stunning suites with terraces and hot tubs, to secluded private villas with butler service, and I’m lucky enough to be staying in the latter.

At first, British politeness takes hold and I daren’t ask my butler for anything, but I’m surprised at how quickly I get used to the VIP treatment.

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The resort overlooks a private beach where the waves lap ever so gently on the white sand shore. The pools are equally picturesque, so I spend my first few days horizontal on a sun lounge and develop a mild addiction to coconut juice, supped from a freshly cut green fruit.

The property sprawls over a gently sloping hillside, with the villas, situated at the highest point, offering the most stunning views over neighbouring islands.

The resort opened just over two years ago, so the design and decor are modern but still reflect Indonesian heritage, with sloping roofs and heavy carved wooden doors.

If you get itchy feet from too much poolside lounging, I’d recommend spreading your excursions out over a few days, or venturing on foot to some of the island’s hidden beaches.

While many tourist attractions in Bali revolve around religion, that’s not all it has to offer.

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Wood carving has a long heritage in the region too, dating back to the 14th century, and traditional sculptures are still sold in many of the shops.

If you time your activities well, seasonal monsoon downpours will never interfere with your activities and there are many to tempt.

The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is a leafy park full of macaques and adorable grey monkeys, while the bustling Ubud market offers an array of products.

I make a beeline for a sign that reads Balinese Massage, having heard the island’s full-body treatment is not to be missed.

I spend the next hour being pummelled, prodded and twisted into submission for about 60,000 rupiah ($A4).

However you play it, Bali offers a unique mix of lively towns, Hindu heritage and sunsets so serene they’ll relax even the most stressed out westerner.

Just as long as you steer clear of those flying balls of fire.

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GETTING THERE

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas provide flights from Brisbane to Bali’s international airport. Nusa Dua is less than an hour’s drive from there.

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The Mulia is located in Nusa Dua. It offers three different types of suites. For bookings and specials visit mulia.com.

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MY LIFE

BUTTER IS BETTER Nutritionist Cyndi O’Meara on the dangers of trans fats.

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UNDER PRESSURE A Sunshine Coast local has developed a product that helps treat a range of conditions. Erica French, a traditional Chinese medical practitioner, has launched Earseeds, which allow patients to get the benefits of acupuncture from home. Acupuncture therapists use needles on the feet, hands legs, arms and ears to balance the body’s energy and relieve conditions such as anxiety, back pain and headaches. Some also

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French developed Earseed kits so that patients can use these pellets at home.

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ast week the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a ban on trans fats in the food supply as they were “no longer generally recognised as safe”. Denmark banned trans fats in 2003, but other countries, including Australia, have been slow to catch on.

Trans fats are created when the process of partial hydrogenation turns a vegetable oil into a solid at room temperature and are a common ingredient in processed foods.

Margarine, deep-fried foods like donuts and biscuits as well as peanut butter and even chocolate contain trans fats. They have a devastating effect on the body and have been shown to increase heart disease risk as well as cancer, diabetes and obesity.

I was taught at university in the 1980s that margarine was healthier

than butter, but I knew then they had it wrong and have been talking about the danger of trans fats for many years. Foods from a chemical laboratory are often a danger to our health rather than food that comes from the land and the sea.

So how do you know if a food you are eating has an industrial fat? Look for terms like this: vegetable oil, vegetable fat, hydrogenated fat, hydrogenated oil, partially hydrogenated oil, shortening or margarine. Instead, eat good fats from nature (such as butter, lard and coconut oil) and avoid processed foods.

The best thing to do is make your foods from scratch and if you are buying packaged foods, read your ingredients (not the nutrition label).

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IN PRAISE OF PARENTHOOD

TOURISM TRUTHS

Sami Muirhead reckons it’s time to stop harping on the hard parts of parenting and start celebrating all the good bits.

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any of us have fallen into the trap of describing parenthood as some horrible event we endure, as we make jokes about wiping baby food from our hair or lie awake at night waiting for our teenage sons to come home safe and sound from a date with some gold digging upstart.

How many times do we hear the words ‘expensive’, ‘juggling’, ‘challenges’ and ‘issues’ when it comes to our conversations about kids?

We are constantly seeing stories in the media about how much money it costs to raise a child, how much the price of education is spiralling each year, how hard it is to fall pregnant, how tough it is to hang out with people who are not adults all day long.

Social media lights up with witty and sarcastic pieces and clever photos about the sacrifices we make to be parents. But where are the stories celebrating parenthood and outlining how fun it is to raise a child?

When my friends or work colleagues ask how life is I usually reply, ‘Oh great! You know, busy and feral’. Well, no longer. I am now armed with a new response when asked how life is and how are the kids. Instead of busy, I will say it is so much fun.

Instead of saying it’s tiring, I will say it is actually a privilege to raise gorgeous little souls. Instead of expensive, I will say priceless. OK, well maybe I will still say it’s expensive.

On any given day, I jump on a

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trampoline with Batman. I colour in Avengers pictures and rescue trapped seals from evil pirate characters. I play choo choo trains, trying to get my stubborn but spirited 10 month-old son to eat his food as he sits laughing and smearing bright yellow pumpkin all over his high chair. I sit and drink my tea and just watch my toddler as he dozes off for his midday sleep as he cuddles his stuffed bunny. I would often like to freeze time and keep them all close to me, nice and safe and full of innocence and trust.

I get very frustrated most days, but I also get a feeling of contentment and satisfaction that far outweighs any hardships.

Recently I was out at some celebration drinks. I watched in awe as 19 and 20 year-old sisters ran up to their father to force him to the dance floor when Blister In The Sun by the Violent Femmes came on. I stood there watching the three of them having the time of their lives and hoped my kids grow up and want to dance with their father.

We hear plenty of teenage girls going crazy and all the headaches they cause parents. Gretchen Rubin summed it up: “The days are long but the years are short”.

Let’s start a new dialogue that is praising parenthood.

For more from Sami go to twomadrabbits.com or you can hear her on Mix FM.

The new state government risks dropping the ball on tourism, which is a real cause for concern for the Coast, writes Bill Darby.

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esults from the latest International Visitors Survey (IVS) for tourism rank the Sunshine Coast as the best performing region in the state.

Queensland is also seeing the signs of a strong recovery in tourism in the wake of new investment and the growth of major events.

In the highly competitive race for tourism dollars, standout results don’t just happen. It takes a coordinated and committed effort on the part of all the industry’s stakeholders to come out a winner. The one challenge greater than being on top, however, is staying on top.

Speaking at the last week’s biggest annual tourism trade show in Melbourne, Queensland’s Minister for Tourism, Kate Jones, used the spotlight to take a swipe at the former government for supposed funding cuts.

There are real dangers in using an international tourism showcase event to comment on domestic government policy. Surely, government ministers are there to represent their constituents, not to use the media opportunities afforded to them to stab the opposition in the back.

Compounding the problem of our political culture of tit for tat is the prolific spin generated by the PR machine that feeds our ever-present news cycle.

The tourism industry should be concerned about maintaining future growth. In years past, the whole of government approach to tourism saw a

complete turnaround in the figures.

Known as DestinationQ, the LNP mob had government connected to tourism operators as never before.

Outcomes included Queensland’s successful new Drive Tourism Strategy and Regional Tourism Plans for the next 20 years. In these modern times, where communication is everything, every cabinet minister became engaged with the industry and understood the need to invest in marketing and infrastructure. All spin aside and from my first hand experience as a member the Premier’s Business Advisory Forum, they were doing what was needed to advance tourism.

With the change in political fortunes earlier this year, some of the early warning signs are of concern. A part-time minister shared with education has replaced a whole tourism cabinet. The new Premier’s Business Advisory Council has no tourism representative. Massive new tourism projects planned across the state have been mothballed. Industry representatives are being told to wait six months for a meeting with the minister.

Let’s not be naïve. Let’s see the blame game for what it is and keep a close eye on what’s real. It won’t be long before we’re once again marching off to the polls.

Bill Darby is a director of Rumba Beach Resort and is Tourism & Events Chair for the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce. Email: bill@billdarby.com.au

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BIG TOP MARKET FRESH PROMOTION

FRESH FOOD PEOPLE Modern day foodies come in all ages and from diverse backgrounds but have one thing in common – a love for food.

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he love of food has brought together Australians with a range of interests – whether that be dining in Michelin star restaurants, following recent trends or brushing up on home cooking skills.

So what is behind this modern day culinary movement?

Influences at play include growth in the international travel market, ethnic Australians introducing cuisines and reality cooking programs and celebrity chefs such as the personable Jamie Oliver.

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But one of the biggest contributing factors is a renewed interest in grassroots organic culture.

In a recent study conducted by Woolworths in conjunction with McCrindle Research, Queensland University of Technology and Quantium, the supermarket giant has revealed some interesting facts.

According to the Future of Fresh research, 82% of Australians believe buying fresh products is important.

This compares to 68% five years ago.

What’s more, one in five now want their produce, meat, grains and fish sourced from within their local region.

It’s a message Woolworths has listened to and as its newest store opens its doors tomorrow customers can be certain they will find local produce among the shelves.

The Woolworths Maroochydore Big Top has had a face lift to the tune of $12 million. There is a freshly trained team of 95 staff members who have a focus on customer service, plus new services including a pizza bar, Grab n Go Deli,

Click and Collect online service and plenty of inspiration.

The real drawcard, says store manager Racheal Moila, is the focus on supporting producers and suppliers from right here on the Sunshine Coast.

“Almost 100% of produce is from Australia,’’ she says. “We have in excess of 25 local suppliers.’’

These suppliers range from Nutworks, Pinata Farms, Noosa Natural Chocolate Company, Maleny Cuisines, Queensland Yoghurt Company, Country Chef and Homestyle Baking.

Some of them will be on hand to meet customers at the opening on July 4 and will continue to host displays and tastings in store during coming weeks.

“Customers can meet the local suppliers , understand exactly where the product is sourced and have confidence the product they buy from Woolworths Maroochydore Big Top is local,” Moila says.

The new Woolworths will open Saturday, July 4 with a cake and ribbon cutting ceremony at 7.45am. Doors will open at 8am with a face painter, balloon artist and Sea FM on site from 10am1pm. Woolworths will be giving their customers the chance to win a $25 WISH gift card every 15 minutes between 10am-2pm.

There will also be an exclusive special for the first 1000 customers in the door on Saturday July 4 only.

Woolworths is open Monday to Friday 8am-9pm; Saturday 8am-5.30pm and Sundays 9am-6pm.

Woolworths Maroochydore Big Top is located on Ocean Rd, Maroochydore.

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BIG TOP MARKET FRESH PROMOTION

Check out this great range of Sunshine Coast products you will find on the shelves at the all new Woolworths Maroochydore Big Top…

SPICE IT UP When it comes to food, natural ingredients are a big plus.

This spicy tomato relish, retailing for $7.99, is also glutenfree, wheat-free, dairy-free but the best thing of all is it’s made right here on the Coast. In 1988 two international chefs who were living in Maleny embarked on a crusade with a simple aim - to create a series of recipes that were delicious, healthy and affordable.

Maleny Cuisine specialises in a range of chutneys, relishes, jams, sauces and dressings which aid in enhancing the flavour of dishes. Check out their strawberry, lime and whiskey conserve or add a splash of the sweet chilli and ginger sauce to your next meal.

Maleny Cuisines products will be available for tasting at the opening of the Woolworths Maroochydore Big Top.

One in five Australians indicate it is important their fresh produce, meat, grain and fish are sourced locally - Future of Fresh survey research

Brothers Gavin (right) and Stephen Scurr are third generation farmers.

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Six in seven Australians – or 85% prefer Australian-sourced fresh foods whether locally or nationally - Future of Fresh survey research

TOTALLY NUTS Nutworks at Yandina has been providing Queenslanders with snacks for almost 20 years.

Shoppers will find most of the company’s 44 products on the shelves at Woolworths including the popular Heart Mix. The 90g bag ($4.75) is a blend of raw nuts, dried fruit and seeds selected for heart-healthy omega three fats and disease fighting properties.

Nutworks general manager Kylie Watson says the company sources the nuts from within Australia wherever possible., and they are produced and packed at the Yandina factory.

Nutworks will have a display and customer sampling available at the Woolworths Maroochydore Big Top opening this weekend.

HEALTHY CHOC Who says chocolate can’t be good for you? Not only are these dark chocolate coated cranberries full of antioxidants but they are as local as you can get.

The owners of Noosa Natural Chocolate Company live in Kawana, the products are coated in Noosa and packed in Mooloolaba.

Established in 2008, the company has embraced the strong new consumer trend of new age, guilt-free and gluten-free confectionary.

These 70% dark chocolate coated cranberries are available at Woolworths along with the rest of the range.

The sun is rising across the pineapple farm in Wamuran and the Scurr brothers are hard at work.

There’s watering to do, up to 300 staff to manage; produce to harvest, separate and pack – the strawberries in punnets and the pineapples in boxes. Then it’s into pallets and refrigeration in preparation for the trip to Woolworths’ distribution centre in Brisbane.

As third generation farmers these men know a thing or two about growing the goods and delivering them from paddock to plate.

Pinata Farms has beginnings dating back to the 1960s and today is one of the country’s leading fresh fruit producers supplying mangoes, pineapples and strawberries to Woolworths nationally.

Gavin Scurr says he is proud to know his produce will be on display at the new Woolworths.

“We are proud Australian producers of quality, tasty, fresh fruit and appreciate the support from Woolworths.’’

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FASHION PARADE & FUNDRAISER LUNCHEON

FRIDAY 28 AUGUST 11.30AM - 3PM

Fashion parade by Gingers.

Two-course luncheon & entertainment.

Raffle and auction proceeds to RISE Restart In Safe Environment (RISE) work with Sunshine Coast women and children affected by domestic violence.

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Anne says: I sing a capella with Hot Ginger, a ladies chorus here on the Coast (when I am not spoiling my grandchildren).

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NATIVE SECRETS

Indigenous Art Expo Inspiring pieces by Indigenous artists will be on display at the new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art gallery at Maroochydore Homemaker Centre.

This exciting new gallery will showcase Indigenous artists from around Australia.

Open daily from the 1st July to the 31st August, the Native Secrets Gallery will stock a unique range of indigenous art, homewares, natural skincare and much more.

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BABY ANIMALS RETURN TO CALOUNDRA MUSIC FESTIVAL What do the Hoodoo Gurus, Baby Animals and Ben Lee have in common, other than being great Australian artists?

They all feature on this year’s Caloundra Music Festival bill. The artists join previously announced acts Xavier Rudd, Angus and Julia Stone and San Cisco.

Festival director Richie Eyles says the Gurus, Ben Lee and Baby Animals will all perform on Sunday, October 4.

“The Gurus are legends and the Baby

Animals are back by popular demand following their performance last year and this time they’ll be on the main stage,’’ he says.

“Ben Lee was also a hit a couple of years ago and is excited about making his return to Caloundra”.

The ninth annual festival is on from October 2 to 5 at Kings Beach.

Early bird tickets are available.

Visit caloundramusicfestival.com.

Internationally recognised spirit medium Charmaine Wilson will share her insight with Coast residents as part of her Happy Memories Tour.

Wilson shot to fame for her ability to connect with spirits following her 2008 win on reality television series The One, which searches for Australia’s most gifted psychic.

During her shows, Wilson says, she connects with spirits and relays their messages to members of the audience.

“It’s time for us to celebrate in honour of the ones who have passed, to let them know they are not forgotten, and find joy in life again,” she says of her gift.

“I understand how painful it is when the unthinkable happens.

“But at some point we need to make a choice about whether we are going to live the rest of our lives in the moment they

passed or to live life in their honour.

“I get enquiries from all over the world.’’

The Happy Memories Tour is at The Events Centre in Caloundra on July 11.

Tickets cost $50.

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WORLD-CLASS CONCERTS Classical music lovers will be in for a treat with the annual Young Musicians Festival taking place this weekend. Each year the Lucas family opens its Montville home to the public to stage the event in its stunning concert hall. The festival will showcase eight artists who hail from Australia, Israel and America, performing in four concerts across three days.

The concerts will be staged July 3 to 5.

Tickets are $45 for adults and $20 for students.

To book phone 5478 5667 or visit lucasparklands.com.

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Saturday 4th July Michelle Brown & Red Belly Black Friday 10th July Mason Rack Band Saturday 25th July Late For Woodstock Friday 7th August Straight Jacket - Australia’s Premier ‘Angels’ Tribute Show Sunday 13th September 1927 - Iconic 80’s Band (TICKETED EVENT, CALL THE CLUB FOR DETAILS)

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WHAT’S ON FRIDAY, JULY 3 SAM OKOTH, Lemon and Thyme, 5.45pm BART THRUPP, Solbar, 6pm RACHEL ELLEN, Caloundra Surf Club, 6.30pm CARL LYNCH, The Yacht Club, 7pm VIBE DUO, Maroochy Surf Club, 7.30pm JAG-GED SOUL, Tewantin Noosa RSL, 8pm IRISH BAND MOONCOIN, O’Malley’s, 8pm WHISKEY HIGHWAY, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 9pm OWEN CAMPBELL, Taps, 9pm TIN CAN RADIO, Solbar, 9pm BACKROOM VEGAS, O’Malley’s, 9.30pm

BLACK SORROWS Australian rock band The Black Sorrows will raise the roof of Caloundra’s Powerboat Club later this month.

They are touring off the back of their recently released vinyl LPs titled Endless Sleep (Chapter 46) and Endless Sleep (Chapter 47).

The records honour the likes of musicians Lou Reed, JJ Cale, Hank Williams and Skip James.

The Black Sorrows will perform on July 30 and tickets are $30.

To book phone 5492 1444.

SATURDAY, JULY 4

BONDING OVER KNITTED BEANIES This month The Events Centre will stage a play that will warm your heart and your head.

Head Full of Love is the story of two women and the unlikely friendship that forms between them – a white woman and an Aboriginal woman at the annual Alice Springs Beanie Festival.

Tilly Napuljari is running out of time to finish her new beanie creation and enter it for judging. Nessa Tavistock is a Sydneysider who has run away to the red centre to escape her own problems back in the big smoke.

On meeting, these women discover they aren’t so different after all.

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SUNDAY, JULY 5 MARK MORONEY, The Yacht Club, 3pm TAHNEE SARAH, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 2pm SOLAR, Solbar, 4pm BEARFOOT, Solbar, 7pm

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 ROB LONGSTAFF, The Yacht Club, 6pm Head Full of Love is at The Events Centre in Caloundra on Wednesday, July 29 at 7.30pm. Tickets are $42.

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RELAX WITH YOUR KIDS AT BRIGHTWATER HOTEL THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

SING UP A STORM There are less than two weeks left to register for this month’s Grease auditions.

Theatrical production company, The Show Co, are on the search for local talent to star in the production which is set to hit The Events Centre stage in October.

The production will feature all of the classic sing-along musical numbers audiences know and love.

The show’s co-producer, Samuel Klingner, says, “There have been lots of productions of Grease, but we are planning to put an extra ‘flare’ into ours, and we can’t wait for the Sunshine Coast to see it.’’

The production will take place from October 22 to 24.

Auditions will be held on Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19 in Caloundra.

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SLIDE GUITAR HERO After a highly successful first round at Taps Mooloolaba, Owen Campbell returns for another night of blues, roots and rock.

Performing since he was nine years old, Campbell is credited as being one of Australia’s most talented slide guitarists and songwriters.

He will perform tonight, July 3, at 9pm.

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Sleep Under the Sea is on July 4 and July 11. It costs $80 per person.

The Ocean Ranger Program is on July 1, 3, 8 and 10. It costs $50 for half a day or $75 for a full day.

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Forget sleeping under the stars, now you can sleep under the sea.

These school holidays SEA LIFE Mooloolaba is giving visitors the chance to sleep over in the aquarium.

Participants can walk through and observe the resident creatures at night, take part in a twilight and behind-the-scenes tour.

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BUSINESS AND FINANCE

RISK VS REWARD Mark Davidson is from Ord Minnett in Buderim.

P

ost global financial crisis, investment returns have been robust, perhaps even spectacular.

However future returns are unlikely to be as high as past returns and it important to evaluate what may happen rather than what has happened.

Every investment involves risk and it is important to have reasonable expectations of returns to justify that risk.

While the GFC is over, its repercussions are still echoing round world economies.

Inflation is low, interest rates are close to zero and low GDP growth globally means it is not reasonable to expect year after year of double digit returns.

Anyone who analyses their latest super fund returns compared to the past

two or three years will appreciate that.

Even though we are in a low return environment it is expected that volatility will continue.

The latest ructions have come from a possible Greek exit from the Eurozone.

Thus investors who are fully allocated to growth assets could experience a wild ride for some years to come.

It is possible that active movement of investments between the different asset classes may lead to higher returns when this volatility occurs.

For some investors, this volatility may not matter.

Take for example a typical retiree needing a certain cash flow to live off in retirement.

They may better achieve their aims through investing in a portfolio of blue chip shares that pay predictable fully franked dividends rather than being invested in a balanced portfolio.

That is if they can sleep at night with the volatility that such a portfolio would provide.

However it could also be the case that

while their cash flow objectives are being met, they achieve a lower total return than those invested in a mix of local and international shares.

Global shares typically don’t pay high dividends like Australian shares and they are not franked. However the growth from international shares is likely to be higher.

Whatever mix of asset classes you invest in, it is most likely that future returns will be in the order of single digits rather than double.

The implications for investors can be seismic – it could mean adding years to your working life as you struggle to accumulate sufficient assets for retirement.

For those already retired it may mean pulling the belt in somewhat.

Good advice is paramount.

Mark Davidson is an Authorised Representative (no 427049) of Ord Minnett Ltd, AFS licence 237121.

This article contains general financial advice only and does not consider your personal circumstances; you should determine its suitability to you. Before acquiring a financial product you should consider the relevant product disclosure statement. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

HOT TIP: Buy Affinity Education Group Limited (AFJ). A provider in the Australia market of education and care to children aged six weeks to 12 years. Provision of these services includes long day care, before and after school care and occasional care. Affinity Education Group owns and operates more than 125 centres including 12 managed child care centres located across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia and the Northern Territory of Australia with 9,621 licensed places. Target price $1.50.

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manufacturer to its biggest-ever sales month of more than 10,000 units.

There is absolutely no doubt that the CX-3 will be a market success. And it deserves to be.

But it’s equally certain that some of that success will, in part, be because of the incredible example set by other Mazda models in recent years. The CX-5 is a runaway class leader in the compact SUV segment – the 3 hatchback likewise in the small car category.

With the CX-3 it’s perhaps not quite so clear-cut.

Nissan’s similarly-sized, and similarly-appealing Juke, for instance, is a more than worthy rival for the Mazda.

Mitsubishi’s ASX, which has inhabited this urban SUV space for a couple of years now, still deserves some consideration. Ford’s EcoSport, Holden’s Traxx and Korean options from Hyundai and Kia make this a hotly contested market.

But with a price tag starting from $19,990 as well as Mazda’s amazing ability to design cars that perfectly meet the designs and desires of the public mood, the CX-3 is certain to gobble up a large chunk of those sales.

Mazda believes the breadth of the CX-3 range will be a key selling point –

PREVIEW

SUCCESS STORY Peter Atkinson from AAP reviews the MAZDA CX-3

T

hey say that nothing succeeds like success.

Mazda is proof of that.

After almost going out of business a decade or so ago, the Japanese company can seemingly do no wrong

these days.

Where it once had only a handful of models, Mazda now has a handful of best-selling models with a range that spans most market segments.

Into that heady mix comes their new

baby, the CX-3 – a pint-sized SUV that seems certain to build on Mazda’s record-setting sales figures.

In its first week on the market alone, more than 800 CX-3s were sold Australia-wide – pushing the Japanese

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four different model variants (Neo, Maxx, Touring and Akari), with an additional choice of two engines (petrol and diesel), two transmissions (six-speed auto or manual) and the option of two-wheel or all-wheel-drive.

Add to that the undoubted visual appeal and build quality across the Mazda range and the CX-3 starts to look like a can’t-miss proposition.

Even the entry-level Neo, with a price dipping below the magic $20,000 barrier, enjoys a sturdy list of features including blind-spot monitoring, optional Smart City Brake Support and rear cross-traffic alert (all part of the iActivesense safety suite).

The entry-level model also gets the accomplished 2-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine found in its sibling Mazda3 – the country’s best-selling vehicle.

It might bear the same “number” as Mazda’s compact 3, but the CX-3 is actually much closer in stature and design to the baby of the Japanese family, the pint-sized Mazda2.

In fact, the CX-3’s interior is almost identical to the 2 we enjoyed so much

recently – same minimalist approach to the cockpit design, same excellent mouse-style cabin command system, same vivid colour screen and the same classy interior finishes. The 7-inch colour screen displays satellite navigation, audio and phone settings as well as reversing camera.

Like the 2, the CX-3’s instrument panel is dominated by a large, circular tacho in the centre of the dial, with speed display reduced to a relatively small digital readout to the side.

That doesn’t matter so much though, because like the 2 it has a funky little head-up display (only in higherspec models) that projects your speed onto a little screen on the edge of

driver’s field of vision.

Standard kit in our test model included 18-inch alloys, dusk-sensing LED headlights and running lamps, power windows and mirrors, rainsensing wipers, keyless entry and push-button start plus climate control air.

On the outside the story is much the same – this is a surprisingly petite little machine despite its slightly elevated stance and its sporty, almost macho design.

And its handling and performance are impressively car-like – it turns in very flat and feels very stable for a smallish machine.

The engine is more than adequate, although tended to sound a little revvy at times – not a trait we’ve noticed with this engine in other models including the 3 and CX-5.

There’s no doubt the CX-3 will add to Mazda’s success, whose executives must occasionally wonder what they could possibly do to slow the brand’s runaway momentum.

Not that they would want to.

Success breeds success. And it’s a wave that shows no sign of slowing.

MAZDA CX-3 HOW BIG? It might have some macho styling, but the CX-3 is really a pint-sized machine closer in dimensions to Mazda’s baby 2 hatchback. Interior space is good for a compact machine, though.

HOW FAST? It’s quite well-powered for its size, with a choice of two-litre, fourcylinder petrol or 1.5-litre fourcylinder turbo-diesel engines.

HOW THIRSTY? The diesel sips a miserly 4.8L/100km; the petrol is marginally more thirsty at 6.7L/100km.

HOW MUCH? Prices range from $19,900 for the entry-level Neo model – up to twice that amount for the flagship Akari.

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irst Light Mooloolaba Residences is a boutique development in the heart of the Sunshine Coast that offers position, innovative design and affordable, quality new apartments a quick stroll to the Mooloolaba beachfront.

Offering an abundance of light and low body corporate fees, First Light includes 67 architecturally designed apartments and two penthouses across 13 levels.

Each two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment has been designed to create a private haven of comfort with contemporary interiors, the latest luxury fixtures and fittings, and direct lift access

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from the secure undercover car park.

A luxurious feeling of space flows naturally from indoors to out through the floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors onto the private balconies. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the perfect place for soaking up Queenslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer climate while entertaining with friends over a sunset cocktail.

The north-east-facing location means the apartments enjoy superb views across to the hinterland, with water views from level four.

Prices start at $379,000, with six designer apartments per floor.

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development sold. The popularity of the boutique apartments has exceeded the expectations of Simon Guilfoyle, co-director of Guilfoyle Group.

Guilfoyle says, “Our vision is to offer new residential developments with innovative design, affordability and easy safe access and proximity to excellent amenities. Those projects that are well located and well-priced, like First Light, are finding that the

market demand is strong, particularly from the modern-day home owner or perfect weekender and investment community.

“Council-approved multi-level development sites in Mooloolaba are extremely rare and build heights are capped so our postcode will never be like the Gold Coast, it’s more like Noosa or Byron Bay.” Project sales manager Michael Cornilsen adds, “I have never seen this type of continued demand in

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residential enclaves to the lakefront and the rest of the Sunshine Cove community and Maroochy Boulevard.

With Mackenzie we have the largest selection, and variety of waterfront, parkfront and laneway terrace allotments we have ever had to offer for sale off the plan. Greater choice for you to build the Sunshine Cove home of your dreams.

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buderim

16 gumtree drive

lifestyle enjoy ocean views from the front and a peaceful retreat at the rear of this fabulous property. the scenic bush reserve behind provides extra privacy and bird life is in abundance. a functional work from home area is also incorporated along with dual living facilities for extended families. accommodation impressive light filled high raked ceilings, timber floors, open spaces and angles provide a perfect blend of character embellished with modern features. there are several living zones and the excellent flow to the decks allows year round entertainment. a stunning granite and two pac kitchen boasts quality appliances as well as a walk in pantry.

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features solar, wood fire, air conditioning, security and good storage are just some of the extras.

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duplex pair surprise package

73 king street buderim

lifestyle if you are investing or require dual living this property is a must to inspect. very conveniently located and fully renovated thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an abundance of character and charm retained due to the appealing timber floor, doors and window frames. accommodation both units have spacious living plus a two pac galley kitchen, modern bathroom and two bedrooms with a walk-in robe. the back unit has a semi enclosed patio area as well as a sun-filled north facing extension providing extra living space which could be perfect for a studio or hobby area.

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features gas cooking, air conditioning and a water tank plus a wood fire heater in the back unit. *live in one while receiving income from the other or receive approx $600 per week rental return.

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last 4 remaining blocks - hurry won’t last!

countryview street, woombye

situated a short five minute drive to public and private schools and the local cafe and shopping precinct of woombye. close proximity to pristine beaches and the beautiful sunshine coast hinterland, the university of the sunshine coast and the new sunshine coast university hospital.

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aroona, 4551

15 seagull avenue

lifestyle architectural inspiration is the signature of this stunning master-build home of elevated and extra-ordinary proportions. diverse and contemporary design allows for the ultimate in bright, open-plan living over 3 split-levels; the perfect combination of intuitive design-smarts, stylish entertainer and easyliving family home, privately positioned, and exquisitely maintained, for the discerning buyer. accommodation independent dual-living options or separate business opportunity boasting 5½ bedrooms and 3 luxurious bathrooms encapsulating breathtaking vistas from wall-to-ceiling picture windows and cleverly positioned louvers to maximise the ocean views and prevailing coastal breezes.

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5445 6722 lara blackbeard 0449 161 759

features spotted gum timber floors, miele appliances, built-in sound, alarm, vacuum aid, dumb waiter, ducted and zoned air con, granite bench-tops plus spacious deck and balcony with far-reaching ocean views minutes from dicky & currimundi beach and the developing kawana hospital hub.

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78 watson lane

lifestyle perched high on a volcanic ridge this exceptional residence is a home of flawless appeal & intuitive design. capturing panoramic 180 degree north-east views over 5.14 ha of private rainforest and landscaped tropical gardens, this property offers a highly desirable low-maintenance home with the flexibility to develop into tourist accommodation or a private studio retreat only 7 minutes from maleny. accommodation flooded with natural light and designed for entertaining, the contemporary design strikes a balance between resort-style, functional living and a prized eco-locale revealing a residence of distinction in a first class location with substantial, and flexible, dual living options.

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$1,190,000 (valuation available)

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5445 6722 lara blackbeard 0449 161 759

features this residence, and surrounding acreage, offer unlimited potential and development opportunity, subject to council approval, for b & b accommodation with an additional building site already cleared and accessible by vehicle.

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maroochydore

maroochy sands

27/110 sixth avenue

lifestyle set to be one of the most exciting locations for investment and employment growth in australia, maroochydore is fast tracked to become the business, community and employment hub of the sunshine coast. maroochy sands is an iconic apartment complex located 50m from the patrolled maroochydore beach and centrally located to the developing cbd.

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5445 6722 lara blackbeard 0449 161 759

accommodation north-facing ocean views with dual-aspect outlook west to mt coolum. open-plan lounge and dining to private balcony and galley kitchen. featuring two spacious bedrooms, built-in robes, bathroom and laundry inset, this 3rd floor corner unit is ideal entry-level buying representing value for money and an investment opportunity in a sought after location. features live in, or let out; the centrally-located complex showcases an expansive resort-style entertaining pool patio, heated outdoor pool, bbq facilities, secure parking and on-site management.

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great rental return $460 per week each unit "brightwater estate" 1&2/2 quinine crescent, mountain creek lifestyle beautifully positioned to maximise an easy sunshine coast lifestyle, this immaculate duplex pair will provide a sought after location close to magnificent beaches, great shopping at sunshine plaza and the new university hospital due for completion in 2016. accommodation each duplex is cleverly designed to ensure maximum separation and privacy. they both contain three large bedrooms, two bathrooms, two separate living areas, separate powder room on the lower level and double garaging. large open plan living areas lead out to the covered outdoor entertaining, adjacent to a well-appointed kitchen with quality appliances.

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features located in the popular master planned community of brightwater estate. each house size duplex has split system air conditioning on both levels for comfort all year round, a fully fenced yard and all the luxuries of a house without the price tag.

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QUINTESSENTIAL WATERFRONT RESIDENCE! 2/3 Artunga Place, Pelican Waters

3+ Bed | 2+ Bath | 2 Car

Live the ultimate low maintenance waterfront lifestyle without compromising on style or size. A rare waterfront villa boasting a north aspect with ocean access over one level with designer finishings.

Meticulous planning at design stage to suit position, climate and style has resulted in a light, airy property with universal appeal and a luxury beach house feel. Apart from the picturesque view, the natural light and breezes gives the sense the interiors will never date - a classic design aesthetic.

Open plan living which integrates with the outdoor entertaining, heated pool and deck over water. A pontoon with electric winch, perfect for boating or fishing completes the package.

• 3 spacious bedrooms + office area • Multiple living and family zones • Separate media room • Open plan kitchen and dining • Ducted air, security entry • Electric gate - off street parking • A unique, one of a kind property

Price: Offers over $930,000 Inspect: Saturday 2-2.30pm Sally Mulhearn 0422 228 320 Kerri Johnston 0412 580 184 Web Code: PEL3869

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 a multitude of outdoor entertaining, a huge pool leading down to another alfresco setting on the water’s 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 1-1.30pm Sally Mulhearn 0422 228 320 Kerri Johnston 0412 580 184 Web Code: PEL3847

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AUCTION DEEP WATER, BRAND NEW AND WALK TO MOOLOOLABA BEACH 21 Culbara Street, Mooloolaba Positioned in one of the best streets on the Sunshine Coast, this brand new home has been purpose-built to suit many different family setups, whether you are a large family or downsizing, this will suit you. This beautiful new home has been very cleverly designed to provide family fun, enjoyment and entertainment. Of course, all the water activities that encompass this amazing position are just a bonus. The kitchen and outdoor area has been planned to embrace our indoor/ outdoor lifestyle including a massive butler’s pantry to hide all the pre-prep work so you can sit back, relax and enjoy your dream!

5 Bed | 3 Bath | 2 Car

• 5 bedrooms, 3 bath, 1 powder room • 2 main bedrooms with ensuites • Double garage and store room • Large media room • Great separation for adults and kids • North facing, lovely and light • Walk to the beach, it’s that close!

Auction: On site, Sunday July 19th at 11am Inspect: Saturday 11-11.45am & Tuesday 1-1.45pm Minka Jenkins 0488 550 063 Kate Jewry 0404 817 916 Web Code: MIN3134

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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 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: By appointment John Skerlak 0413 441 834 Bree Charles 0416 435 391 Web Code: MCHY3261

AUCTION RELOCATION SALE INCREDIBLE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY 10 Keelson Street, Birtinya

3 Bed | 3 Bath | 2 Car

This is a very rare home that has been built specifically to live downstairs and rent out upstairs. With a potential income of $420 per week just for upstairs, there’s no better way to help pay off your home. The hospital precinct has come alive and opportunities like this are rare. This is not just an investment, the home is beautiful and is only three houses from the lake.

Auction: On site, Saturday July 18th at 2.30pm Inspect: Saturday 1-1.45pm Minka Jenkins 0488 550 063 Web Code: BUD3687

OVER 50 YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE AT NEXT RENTALS!

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AUCTION PRIME ACREAGE PROPERTY - WILL BE SOLD ON THE DAY 45-47 Seymour Close, Rosemount First time offered to the market and occupying prime position in one of Rosemount’s best streets, this stunning property has for a long time been known to locals of the area. Offering stunning views over the hinterland to the ocean, no expense has been spared in the design and construction of this home. Separate large living zones offer room for all the family and a massive 16 x 9m shed allows room for all the toys or possible dual living conversion. A large land parcel at the front of property offers unlimited potential or land bank for future. Instructions are to sell on or before auction.

4 Bed | 2 Bath | 9 Car

• Stunning views to the ocean • Large separate living zones • Masterbuilt and designed • Massive 16 x 9m block shed • Potential dual accommodation • 5 min to private and local schools • 7 min to public and private hospitals

Auction: On site, Saturday July 18th at 2pm Inspect: Saturday 12-12.45pm Robyne Williams 0488 999 536 Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188 Web Code: NAM3877

AUCTION VENDORS PURCHASED ELSEWHERE - WILL SELL ON OR BEFORE AUCTION 522 Bunya Road, North Arm Sometimes when you least expect it, the perfect property just turns up. Sitting on three and a half acres of beautiful usable land, this picture perfect character cottage is now available and ready to go. This iconic two storey property has four large bedrooms, one with ensuite facilities, two separate living areas and a huge open plan kitchen dining area, which flows to the large rear deck overlooking the pool and property. Outside is as good as inside - two large sheds, a double lock up garage, a huge dam and a crystal clear inground pool. This property will be sold on or before auction. Book your private inspection today!

4 Bed | 3 Bath | 6 Car

• Inground pool • 3kw solar • 2 large water tanks • Fully fenced • 3 fenced paddocks • Suitable for horses • 1.462ha

Auction: On site, Saturday July 11th at 1pm Inspect: Saturday 10-10.45am Robyne Williams 0488 999 536 Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188 Web Code: NAM3875

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HUGE BUDERIM HOME WITH DUAL LIVING POTENTIAL 4 Bed | 3 Bath | 4 Car

6 Kerenjon Avenue, Buderim This beautifully renovated Buderim home features four bedrooms and a large office or fifth bedroom. Huge two car garage. This home is perfect for all the family’s needs. Pour yourself that well deserved glass of wine then relax and enjoy the views on the large timber deck. Must be sold!

Price: Buyers from the high $600,000’s Inspect: Saturday 12.30-1pm Richard Espray 0413 883 540 Web Code: BUD3824

YOUR NEXT HOME IS OPEN FOR INSPECTION MOUNTAIN CREEK

ALEXANDRA HEADLAND

CURRIMUNDI

Sat 10-10.45am - 2 Atlantis Parade $1,250,000 Negotiable - Minka Jenkins Sat 11-11.45am - 2/7 Alice Street Buyers In the $800,000’s - Alan Riley

Sat 12.30-1pm - 28 Traill Crescent Offers Over $499,000 - Linda Weaver

Sat 11.45-12.15pm - 15 Bapaume Court Low to mid $400,000’s - Danyell Sparksman

KULUIN

EUDLO

AROONA

BIRTINYA

Sat 1-1.45pm - 10 Keelson Street Auction Sat July 18th at 2.30pm - Minka Jenkins

BLI BLI

Sat 11.30-12pm - 6/11 Armour Place Auction Sat July 25th at 11am - Dominic Fernandez

BOKARINA

Sat 10.30-11.15am - 303 Mooloolah Road Buyers in the high $500,000’s - Rod Whiteman Sat 2-2.30pm - 30 Tallow Wood Drive High $300,000 Buyers - Jason Burns Sat 3-3.30pm - 13 Crows Ash Place Mid $400,000 buyers - Jason Burns

LANDSBOROUGH

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

MAPLETON

Sat 12.30-1.15pm - 12 Mariner Place Please Contact Agent - Karen Jones

Sat 2-2.30pm - 36 Crystal Street Submit All Offers - Robyne Williams

BUDDINA

MERIDAN PLAINS

Sat 2-2.45pm - 19 Parkana Crescent Mid to high $1 millions - Minka Jenkins Sat 3-3.45pm - 5 Iluka Avenue Please contact agent - Minka Jenkins

Sat 12.30-1pm - 7 Brushbox Place Buyers in the $600,000’s - Jodie Hedley-Ward Sat 1.30-2pm - 32 Tuckeroo Drive Buyers in the $600,000’s - Jodie Hedley-Ward

BUDERIM

Sat 10-10.30am - 291 Mooloolaba Road Offers over $899,000 - Jodie Hedley-Ward 6DW DP 0D\ê HOG 6WUHHW Offers In the Low $800,000’s - Dean Stewart Sat 10-10.45am - 111 Mountain Creek Road High $700,000’s - Craig Porter 6DW DP 0D\ê HOG 6WUHHW Listed At $729,000 - Jodie Hedley-Ward Sat 11-11.30am - 4 Orme Road Buyers under $700,000 - Craig Porter Sat 11-11.45am - 18 Atherton Close Buyers in the $700,000’s - Anne Wallace Sat 12.30-1pm - 6 Kerenjon Avenue Buyers from the High $600,000’s - Richard Espray 6DW SP 0D\ê HOG 6WUHHW Offers In the Low $800,000’s - Dean Stewart

MINYAMA Sat 12-12.45pm - 40 Jessica Boulevard Mid to High $600,000 Buyers - Alan Riley Sat 1-1.30pm - 12 Currong Street Buyers in the $500,000’s - Alan Riley

MOFFAT BEACH

Sat 11-11.30am - 1/22 Queen of Colonies Parade Offers over $1,800,000 - Sally Mulhearn

MOOLOOLABA

Sat 1-1.30pm - 22 Moss Day Place $500,000 Buyers - Robyne Williams Sat 3-3.30pm - 10 Dandenong Street Offers from Mid $300,000’s - Robyne Williams

Sat 10-10.45am - 34 Tarwarri Crescent Buyers from High $1 Millions - Kate Jewry Sat 11-11.45am - 21 Culbara Street Auction Sun July 19th at 11am - Minka Jenkins Sat 12-12.45pm - 46a Coppabella Crescent Buyers from the High $900,000’s - Kate Jewry Sat 1-1.45pm - 7 Applegin Court Buyers from the high $700,000’s - Kate Jewry Sat 2-2.30pm - 8/91 Goonawarra Drive Mid $400,000’s - Linda Weaver Tues 1-1.45pm - 21 Culbara Street Auction Sun July 19th at 11am - Minka Jenkins

Sat 11-11.30am - 17 Huntley Place Listed At $399,000 - Andrew Dyce

Sat 11.45-12.30pm - 28 Viewland Drive Offers over $580,000 - Rod Whiteman

BURNSIDE

CALOUNDRA WEST

MOOLOOLAH VALLEY

Sat 10-10.30am - 49 Sweetlip Circuit Buyers In the High $500,000’s - Alan Riley Sat 11-11.30am - 1/5 Karri Court Offers Over $399,000 - Dean Stewart

NAMBOUR

Alan Riley 0422 723 719

Kate Jewry 0404 817 916

Alex Veal 0402 808 569

Karen Jones 0405 122 526

6DW SP 0D\ê HOG 6WUHHW Mid $300,000’s buyers - Robyne Williams Sat 3-3.30pm - 44 Bade Street All $300,000’s Buyers - Richard Scrivener Sat 3.30-4pm - 1/7 Hemdan Court Offers Over Mid $200,00’s - Kym Whiteman

Andrew Dyce 0410 504 764

Kerri Johnston 0412 580 184

Anne Wallace 0418 769 466

Kym Whiteman 0434 007 161

Sat 10-10.45am - 522 Bunya Road Auction Sat July 11th at 1pm - Richard Scrivener

Bree Charles 0416 435 391

Kylie Tredrea 0402 240 687

Craig Porter 0411 554 880

Linda Feltman 0412 805 362

Danyell Sparksman

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Linda Weaver 0477 774 741

Dean Carey 0432 559 220

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

John Skerlak 0413 441 834

Vicki Cooper 0412 802 215

NORTH ARM

PALMWOODS

Sat 11-11.45am - 18 Paynters Pocket Avenue Buyers from the High $500,000’s - Georgina Griggs Sat 12-1pm - 101 Winston Road Please contact agent - Anne Wallace

PARREARRA

Sat 10.15-10.45am - 41 Marawa Drive Listed at $995,000 - Karen Jones Sat 11-11.30am - 34 Sunbird Chase Offers Over $900,000 - Karen Jones

PELICAN WATERS

Sat 10-10.30am - 5 Koopa Place Offers Over $699,000 - Andrew Dyce Sat 12-12.30pm - 128 Mahogany Drive Offers over $700,000 - Sally Mulhearn Sat 1-1.30pm - 56 Lamerough Parade Offers over $1,200,000 - Sally Mulhearn Sat 2-2.30pm - 2/3 Artunga Place Offers Over $930,000 - Sally Mulhearn Sat 2-2.30pm - 10 Delisser Place Offers over $1,300,000 - Linda Feltman

ROSEMOUNT

Sat 12-12.45pm - 45-47 Seymour Close Auction Sat July 18th at 2pm - Richard Scrivener

WARANA

Sat 10-10.30am - 142 Oceanic Drive Offers over $900,000 - Dominic Fernandez

WURTULLA

Sat 11.45-12.15pm - 9 Karunda Street Offers Over $490,000 - Karen Jones Sat 12-12.45pm - 31 Swallow Street Buyers around $900,000 - Minka Jenkins

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Tel: 5437 8806

DECEASED ESTATE - Renovate and Profit $$$$ 2 Nicklin Lane, PALMWOODS 3

Don’t miss the rare opportunity to secure this rural acreage block under 2.5km to Palmwood’s town and railway station.

• 22 acres (8.78 Ha) approximately, elevated home site • Solid brick home, 3 bed, 1 bath, air con in master • Timber floors, plus 10x7m shed with mezzanine storage • Quiet cul-de-sac lane with two street frontages • Rural views - Subdivision potential subject to council approval

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North Facing Waterfront Coastal Lifestyle 9 Boolagi Drive, WURTULLA Immaculately presented and cared for waterfront home, situated north facing.

• Side access for caravan, boat or trailer • Private heated spa • Enjoy entertaining on the large deck overlooking the waterfront • Massive undercover outside entertaining area • 750m2 land size. 21m waterfront

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Mortgage in Possession

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UNIT 3, 8 SOLANDRA ST NAMBOUR 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom, single carport, rear courtyard

UNIT 4, 8 SOLANDRA ST NAMBOUR 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom, single carport, rear courtyard

UNIT 5, 8 SOLANDRA ST NAMBOUR 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom, single carport, rear courtyard

INSPECT SATURDAY 10-10.30AM

INSPECT SATURDAY 10-10.30AM

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GARY LANGFORD 0412 348 533

GARY LANGFORD 0412 348 533

GARY LANGFORD 0412 348 533

LMD O S Thanks PP! 4 bedrooms bedrooms, 2 bathrooms bathrooms, near new 4 year old family home, entertaining area with large pool, close to schools, shops and restaurants.

LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL? CALL DAY & GRIMES TODAY

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MOOLOOLABA

$949,000 NEG.

UNIT 802 ‘SIROCCO RESORT’ 59 MOOLOOLABA ESPLANADE

Stunning Ocean and Bay Views from this “Sirocco Resort” Centrally located on one of Australia’s most loved esplanades, could this wonderful apartment be your new “holiday shack”. Fully furnished for holiday letting.

• 2 bedrooms, main bedroom with ocean views and 2 gorgeous bathrooms finished in marble.

• Extra wide balcony for easy entertaining.

• Ducted air conditioning throughout.

• On Site Managers to take care of your investment.

• Gym, pool, spa and BBQ area on site.

• Resort shopping, cafes and restaurants at your front door.

Stroll along the esplanade, take a dip in the surf or just relax by the pool...the decision is yours.

INSPECT Tuesday 7th July 1:30 - 2:00pm MOOLOOLABA 07 5444 0800 PAUL ANGELL 0438 468 378 WEB www.fnmooloolaba.com.au

MOOLOOLABA

$459,000 NEG.

UNIT 98 ‘EMERALD SPRINGS’ 1 POINSETTIA COURT

Pet friendly Mooloolaba Townhouse This beautifully presented, multi-level, pet friendly townhouse is situated in the sought after “Emerald Springs” community complete with full sized tennis court and large pool all set with beautiful tropical landscaping.

Bottom level incorporates a modern tiled kitchen, family room, dining room (plus powder room and laundry) overlooking a large paved and very private courtyard. Middle level is comprised of your entry way, secure double lock up garage, cosy carpeted lounge with a balcony overlooking the leafy backdrop. Top level consists of a huge master bedroom with ensuite, 2 good sized guest rooms all carpeted along with a full family bathroom.

INSPECT Saturday 4:30 - 5:00pm MOOLOOLABA 07 5444 0800 PAUL ANGELL 0438 468 378 WEB www.fnmooloolaba.com.au

Beerwah - 5494 6444

Caloundra - 5438 2166

Mooloolaba - 5444 0800

Bribie Island - 3408 7000

Maroochydore - 5479 6600

Nambour - 5441 1344

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MOOLOOLABA

$795,000

UNIT 1402 ‘MOOLOOLABA INTERNATIONAL’ 7 VENNING STREET

Small Window to Purchase a Big View A window of opportunity exists to purchase this beautiful 2 bed, 2 bath, apartment with stunning northerly ocean views from both the living area and the main bedroom. This fully furnished apartment has recently been refurbished and there is a history of strong rental income through holiday letting.

Set on the prime Mooloolaba Esplanade with easy access to all its restaurants, cafes and resort shopping and Mooloolaba beach. The very popular complex has great on site facilities which include 24hr reception, indoor andoutdoor pools, gym, sauna, spa plus pool deck and rooftop BBQ areas. Interstate owners have set a price for an immediate sale.

INSPECT Friday 5:00 - 5:30pm & Saturday 12:00 - 1:00pm MOOLOOLABA 5444 0800 PAUL ANGELL 0438 468 378 WEB www.fnmooloolaba.com.au

MOOLOOLABA

REDUCED TO $1,095,000

UNIT 14 ‘KIRRIBILLI ON THE RIVER’ 57 RIVER ESPLANADE

Mooloolaba Waterfront – Estate Sale!!

This top floor three bedroom apartment is one of only four exclusive rooftop penthouses in “Kirribilli” which is perfectly positioned in Mooloolaba’s premier residential precinct.

• Sweeping views of the Mooloolah River including Minyama Island, Mooloolaba Wharf & marina.

• Enviable north easterly side of complex for extra winter sun.

• Internal access to large partly covered roof terrace for all weather entertaining or just relaxing.

• Gated access to complex and the basement car parks (2 of) and large storage cage.

• Lift access to unit, plus a community jetty and pontoon, pool, spa and BBQ area.

Unit 14 with its commanding top floor position enjoys beautiful water views. It presents perfectly and is an easy stroll to Mooloolaba Wharf and Esplanade with its boutique restaurants, cafes, and patrolled beach.

INSPECT Saturday 3.30 - 4.00pm MOOLOOLABA 07 5444 0800 MARK AITKIN 0408 713 710 & PAUL ANGELL 0438 468 378 WEB www.fnmooloolaba.com.au

Beerwah - 5494 6444

Caloundra - 5438 2166

Mooloolaba - 5444 0800

Bribie Island - 3408 7000

Maroochydore - 5479 6600

Nambour - 5441 1344

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ALEXANDRA HEADLAND

$1,195,000

23 CAMFIELD STREET

Secluded Alex Beach House This unique chic beach house offers CHARACTER & CHARM in your own private sanctuary.

Listen to the birds in your hidden rainforest setting in the prestigious Alex ‘Golden Triangle’, minutes to Alex Beach and Mooloolaba.

• Entertainers dream with a huge terrace and pool area, all with northerly aspect.

• Entertainers deck also features an outdoor kitchen with granite benchtops.

• The kitchen, a chef’s delight, boasts a butler’s pantry and is in the ‘heart’ of the main living area.

• The master bedroom suite complete with a sitting room & deck, all with ocean views.

• The main living level has 3 bedrooms, including one with it’s own exclusive entry, bathroom and terrace. Perfect for guests, parents or teenage retreat.

• A home office at ground entry level, (independent entry)… also another office on main level.

• Lock up garage for 3-4 cars with ample storage, off street parking for 2 more cars/boat/caravan.

INSPECT Saturday 10:30 - 11:00am MOOLOOLABA 5444 0800 JEAN HAMER 0419 034 500 WEB www.fnmooloolaba.com.au

MOOLOOLABA

OFFERS OVER $590,000

UNIT 20 ‘WINDWARD’ 137 MOOLOOLABA ESPLANADE

Watch the Pacific Ocean Roll In…..

This unit has all the uninterrupted ocean views you can ever wish for. Situated on the northern end, on one of the higher floors of Windward, in one of the best Mooloolaba locations. The patrolled beach and trendy cafes are only a stroll away giving you the lifestyle you have been looking for? Enjoy your holidays with the family in this roomy 3 bedroom 2 bathroom unit, sold fully furnished ready for you to move in. Add your own touches to it or just enjoy the comfort as it is. Heated pool, sauna, gym and games room and covered entertainment and BBQ area and free wi-fi all there to make your stay special.

INSPECT Friday 12:00 - 12:30pm MOOLOOLABA 5444 0800 JEAN HAMER 0419 034 500 WEB www.fnmooloolaba.com.au

Beerwah - 5494 6444

Caloundra - 5438 2166

Mooloolaba - 5444 0800

Bribie Island - 3408 7000

Maroochydore - 5479 6600

Nambour - 5441 1344

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ALEXANDRA HEADLAND

OFFERS OVER $1.6 MILLION

Commanding Ocean and Hinterland Views High on Alex hill you’ll discover this unique and sensational executive residence.

It has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, double garage, marble kitchen, pool and so much more!

This stunning property lends itself perfectly to dual occupancy or proven high-return holiday letting too.

The huge elevated sky deck presents breathtaking 270° vistas at any hour.

Whether it’s the stunning sun (or moon) rises, sparkling ocean panorama, hinterland sunsets or twinkling evening lights, you’ll want to stay forever. Call and see it for yourself today.

INSPECT By appointment MOOLOOLABA 5444 0800 PIM STORT 0412 542 316 WEB www.fnmooloolaba.com.au

MOOLOOLABA

$365,000 FIRM

UNIT 41 ‘PENINSULAR APARTMENTS’ 13 MOOLOOLABA ESPLANADE

Position Perfect Peninsular Resort is one of the best positioned buildings on the Mooloolaba Esplanade being directly opposite the patrolled beach and close to the Surf Club. This refurbished beach front 1 bedroom unit represents a great foothold on Mooloolaba Esplanade.

• Fully furnished ready to go as your weekender or holiday let • Ocean views • Large balcony with outdoor dining • Alfresco dining and resort shopping at your front door • Facilities inc gym, sauna, spa pool and BBQ • Full sized tennis court • Professional on site managers for holiday letting • Single secure basement car park Currently returning $395/w with a permanent tenant but could easily be let out on a holiday basis.

INSPECT Saturday 1:30 - 2:00pm MOOLOOLABA 5444 0800 PAUL ANGELL 0438 468 378 WEB www.fnmooloolaba.com.au

Beerwah - 5494 6444

Caloundra - 5438 2166

Mooloolaba - 5444 0800

Bribie Island - 3408 7000

Maroochydore - 5479 6600

Nambour - 5441 1344

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Proudly marketed by Petro Geyl 0447 770 457

PELICAN WATERS, 36 Whitehaven Way

Stunning Family Residence Future Proofed In Opulent Splendour Stylish opulence engulfs you from the moment you enter your new residence.

Apply your personal stamp with the extraordinary advantage of magnanimous space and storage. Opulent family living set for your future.

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Inspect: View By Appointment Price: Offers Above $1,500,000

Petro Geyl 0447 770 457 For more details visit www.realtyexcellence.com.au ID:13281165

• Stunning kitchen + butlers pantry • Spectacular parent retreat with views with huge walk through robe • 5 separate living areas including two on the top floor • Extensive installation of hi-tech cabling and security systems • Drive through garage provides extra space for the toys • Short walks to beaches and play parks and easy access to everywhere

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PELICAN WATERS, 8 Campbellville Circuit

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• Spectacular pool setting overlooking lake • 2 Gourmet kitchens inside and lakeside • Separate media room + open plan living • Undercover alfresco and spa • Large 5kw solar power system • Massive parent retreat on top level

PELICAN WATERS, 3 Midden Place

Price: Mid $700,000’s Inspect: Saturday 12 - 12.30pm www.realtyexcellence.com.au ID:12798973 Petro Geyl 0447 770 457 RE/MAX Realty Excellence

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Spectacular Family Entertainer On The Golf Course Enjoy a spectacular family-entertaining environment in your magnificent new home • Huge undercover alfresco + sparkling pool • Direct access to the golf course • 5 Separate living areas • Formal dining, media, party room • All bedrooms safely on the top level • Excellent separation to master suite

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BUDERIM, 16 Stephen Street

Owners Instructions: Dump The Price And Sell It!!

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Yes folks the price you are reading is correct, the owners have instructed that the best price over $590,00 will get this great home in one of the best locations available in Buderim. Nothing to do but move in, you win.

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Darren Rix 0416 188 259 For more details visit www.realtyexcellence.com.au ID:13051533

• Fully renovated move in and enjoy • Side access for caravan/boat • Huge downstairs, well suited for dual living • Walk to Buderim state school/shops • Very quiet peaceful location • Great neighbours all round, you’ll love living here

Realty Excellence

BUDERIM, 65 Woodlands Crescent

Neat, Tidy And Terrific Value

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Nothing to do here folks. This perfectly presented home must be sold so the owners can move closer to family. Don’t delay because you won’t get a better home for the money. Realistic sellers will welcome offers prior!!

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Darren Rix 0416 188 259 For more details visit www.realtyexcellence.com.au ID: 13273465

• Third undercover park for caravan/boat • Recently renovated kitchen that all cooks will love • Entry off quiet cul-de-sac • Very convenient location saving you time • Private outdoor garden setting ideal for entertaining • Sellers expectations will ensure this won’t last

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PERWILLOWEN, 276 Perwillowen Road

4.48 Ha -Peace And Quite So Close To Town

LAND

This 11 acre block would be absolute paradise for children, room for their horses, bikes and the stream with is waterfalls and rock pools is an adventure playground in itself.

Inspect: Any time Price: $550,000

Barbara Banks 0419 760 492 For more details visit www.realtyexcellence.com.au ID: 13230525

• Excellent homesites to choose from • Fully fenced - currently running cattle • Less than 5 minutes to Nambour, schools and hospital • Gentle sloping land - easy to build on • The stream is the headwaters of Petrie Creek

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NORTH ARM, 413 Seib Road

2 Homes On Lush 40 Acres

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This magnificent lifestyle property has so much to offer. There are two quality homes - the main homestead is the traditional Queenslander with polished floors, high ceilings, wrap around verandahs.

Inspect: Saturday 4th July 2 - 3 pm Price: $1.500,000

• 40 fenced acres - perfect for horses • Plenty of water from bore and dam • Sparkling inground pool • Stables and several sheds • Second home had 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, • Both homes have beautiful views over the property

For more details visit www.realtyexcellence.com.au ID: 12691373

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NOBODY IN THE WORLD SELLS MORE REAL ESTATE THAN RE/MAX.*

PELICAN WATERS, 8/1 Millennium Circuit

Secure An Active Healthy Lifestyle

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The highly sought after ‘Vardon Point’ complex overlooks the Greg Norman designed golf course. This prestige complex features lifestyle amenities; lagoon pool and spa, lap pool, tennis courts and cart access to golf course.

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Tim Burrough 0418 666 356 For more details visit realtyexcellence.com.au ID:13214093

• Three bedrooms, master with en suite and Juliet balcony • Upmarket and functional kitchen with granite benches • Spacious living area flows onto main balconies • Secure two bay parking with storage • High ceilings, ducted air-conditioning, five star luxury • Pet friendly complex

Realty Excellence

NAMBOUR, Erbacher Road

Pine Tree Rise Pine Tree Rise is an exclusive new release of premium land lots that offers superb family-friendly living where residents can enjoy semi-rural surrounds & still have easy access to the many facilities Nambour has to offer.

Inspect: By appointment Price: From $187,000

Richard Krausz 0422 997 810 For more details visit outstandingagents.com.au ID:12527923

• 21 allotments to choose from • Most lots will suit slab construction • 600sqm to 1116sqm in size • Choice of near level hilltop and gently sloping blocks • In-house finance broker on call • We can assist with a number of house and land packages

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SEASIDE REAL ESTATE

PHONE: ȍ07Ȏ 5492 2555 2/56 Landsborough Parade, GOLDEN BEACH

www.seasiderealestate.com.au

MILLION $ VIEWS WITHOUT THE PRICE TAG STUNNING NORTH FACING WATER AND BEACH VIEWS WITH FANTASTIC LARGE BALCONY FOR ALL YEAR ROUND ENJOYMENT This immaculately presented apartment is a delight to market. Experience a life of luxury and relaxation away from the hustle and bustle in this very tidy complex with a great reputation well suited to permanent living. Large open plan living and dining, has glass sliding doors that open out to the large north facing balcony that overlooks the stunningly beautiful Pumicestone Passage and Bribie Island, bringing the outside in. The complex itself includes a resort heated pool and private jetty (completed Nov 13). Building painted in 2013, single security parking, guest parking, lift, on-site management and easy access to the Pelican Waters and Golden Beach precincts and Greg Norman designed golf course. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (main with ensuite), extra storage cupboards, front and rear balcony, functional kitchen with stone bench tops and separate powder room. The cross through breezes are a joy to behold in this tropical climate. Louvre windows on the rear balcony. This may be the definitive conclusion to your search.

Agent: Anna Morgan-Varlow 0410 864 688

3 bed | 2 bath | 1 car | Pool Inspect: Sat 12.00 - 1.00pm Address: Unit 20 “The Jetty”, 1 Raleigh St Golden Beach PRICE: Expressions of interest Web ID: 119824735

WHAT A DELIGHTFUL PLACE TO CALL HOME. EXCELLENT VALUE IS ON OFFER HERE. Upon walking up the drive and entering through the double timber doors, you will feel the air of grandeur and know from that moment that this home is something special. You will be impressed with the flow of the home from the spacious well lit foyer, which leads you to the great entertainer’s kitchen that boasts top quality appliances, granite beach tops and ample cupboard space. Also featured on the lower level are formal and informal dining and living areas plus a separate rumpus room. Moving to the upper level via the sweeping staircase, you again will be impressed by the parents’ retreat which is full of natural light and has been thoughtfully laid out. Other features include a further three large bedrooms plus large study or fifth bedroom, 3 Bathrooms, spacious outdoor entertaining area and triple garage. You will have room for all the family. If you are looking for peace and tranquillity this may be the home you are looking for.

4+ bed | 3 bath | 3 car Inspect: Sat 10.00 – 11.00am Address: 6 Stephen Burton Way, Pelican Waters PRICE: Expressions of Interest

Agent: John Peopall 0409 592 224 and Anna Morgan-Varlow 0410 864 688

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SEASIDE

PHONE: ȍ07Ȏ 5492 2555 2/56 Landsborough Parade, GOLDEN BEACH

www.seasiderealestate.com.au

REAL ESTATE

OPEN DAY - SATURDAY 4TH JULY FROM 7.30AM

LET’S MAKE THE 4TH OF JULY INDEPENDENCE DAY FOR THE VENDORS OPEN DAY - SATURDAY 4TH JULY FROM 7.30AM INCLUDING MEGA GARAGE SALE AND SAUSAGE SIZZLE Embrace the peacefulness, privacy and position of this residence situated in one of Pelican Waters most peaceful and sought after addresses. This low set residence is located in a quiet cul-de-sac which extends to the lake and golf course. The multiple internal and external living and dining areas full of natural light, provide a family orientated lifestyle. A separate barbeque area and outdoor entertaining area add to this lifestyle. The extremely workable kitchen is well appointed with stone bench tops.

The office is a hidden gem which is a surprise for potential buyers inspecting. The outdoor areas enjoy a north-east aspect looking out onto low maintenance gardens. This is a family home that expertly blends character, charm, location and easy living. Stop looking and start living.

4 bed | 2 bath | 2 car | Pool Inspect: Sat 4th July from 7.30am Address: 14 Schnappering Close Pelican Waters PRICE: $690,000

Agent: Denise Ruhle 0413 956 153

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PELICAN WATERS 60 The Corso

EPITOME OF TASTEFUL TRANSFORMATION - MUST SELL! This stunning 5 bedroom, triple garage residence offers timeless style and seamless pairing of indoor/outdoor living. The home has been exquisitely transformed to create a coastal haven of pure splendour. The home has been built with functional design concepts offering unique and elegant features you won’t often see in coastal properties.

• F ully renovated throughout • 5 b edrooms, master with en suite and WIR • T riple garage & external powered shed • Un ified internal & external living

• S tunning outdoor entertainment living • Divin e private back yard • Min utes drive to local beaches and waterways • S eriously motivated seller!

5 BED | 2 BATH | 3 CAR Inspect: Saturday 11:00 - 11:45am Price: $679,000 Web: Ref No. 120002969 Brad Moore 0415 477 943

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.

• A rchitect designed timber home with views • L arge timber decks surrounded by gardens • L ocated on a 4760sqm block • Colou rbond workshop suitable for 4 cars • R aked ceilings & spacious open plan living

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elf cleaning inground pool our bedrooms, 2 with separate lofts eperate office suitable for home business rivacy meets the bush n excellect opportunity

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4 BED | 2 BATH | 7 CAR Inspect: Saturday 2:00 - 2:45pm Price: Offer’s over $750,000 Web: Ref No. 119370819 Darren Ide 0408 549 457

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L IS J U S TE T D BUDERIM 8 Dubois Close

BUDERIM 28 St Martins Terrace

PRIVACY - QUIET CUL-DE-SAC IN BUDERIM

LIFESTYLE HOME- STUNNING VIEWS

This modern 2 storey, home is located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in a private and peaceful setting.

This executive residence has classic elegance and spaciousness and is surrounded by nature.

• 5 spacious bedrooms, master with ensuite • 4 bathrooms including ensuite • Open plan living – high ceilings, tiled floors, ducted vacuum, air-conditioning • Dual living potential • 3 car garage, huge under-home storage & workshop • Suitable for large and extended family - minutes from Buderim village

Designed for a busy lifestyle, this spacious private home is situated in an elevated position on the eastern slopes of Buderim in a quiet, private cul-de-sac. No value can be attached to the awesome ocean views.

• Huge bright and airy open plan living with very high ceilings • 4 large bedrooms, master with en suite - plus large office that can be used as 5th bedroom • Quality modern kitchen - 2 pac cupboards and granite bench tops • Large glassed-in verandah and spacious covered balcony - great views and perfect for entertaining • Triple lock up garage and huge storage

5 BED | 4 BATH | 3 CAR

5 BED | 3 BATH | 3 CAR

Inspect: Saturday 1:00 - 1:45pm Price: $895,000 Web: Ref No. 119970701 Marg Deighton 0411 399 514

Inspect: Saturday 12:00 - 12:45pm Price: $895,000 Web: Ref No. 120104149 Marg Deighton 0411 399 514

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CLASSIFIEDS RENTALS

HOUSES FOR SALE Real Estate

BATTERY HILL, $380PW 1 2 3 Neat & tidy home with verandah off the front. 2 way bath, large fenced backyard with garden shed. Walk to beach, shops, schools and local bus service. Avail now 2 2 3 CALOUNDRA, $380PW Townhouse unit, small complex, walk to shops and beach.

Double garage. Large covered patio. No pets. Avail now MOUNTAIN CREEK, $400PW 2 2 3 Brightwater townhouse, walk to shops, restaurants, school and playgrounds. Air-con in main living with all bedrooms upstairs. F’fenced garden area. Small pet. Avail now.

WURTULLA, $430PW 1 2 4 Tiled throughout w/ solar powered electricity. Covered outside area. Double carport, large shed. Close to shops, transport & park. Pets on application. Avail 21st Aug. MARCOOLA, $500PW 2 2 3 Beach house with covered balcony & verandah. Modern kitchen. Split living areas - dual living possible. Avail now 2 2 WARANA, $510PW 3 Spacious renovated Warana home. Single level home w/ pool, short walk to the beach. 2 living areas, one w/ air-con. Main bedroom w/ air-con. Avail now SIPPY DOWNS, $550PW 4,2,4 2 4 4 Large family home with pool, fully fenced. 2 spacious living th areas, air-con in main living area. Pet possible. Avail 17 Aug 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. Solar power, Pet possible. Avail now BUDDINA, $695PW 3 2 5 Penthouse apartment with Ocean views! Air-con office (or extra bed w/ bath & kitchenette). Oceanside balcony.

Apartment has own lift. Double remote garage. Avail now LITTLE MOUNTAIN, $730pw 3 2 5 Freshly renovated! Spacious dual living home with 2 large living areas, pergola and pool area. Room for cricket with the kids too! Avail 7th July 2 2 MINYAMA, $900PW 4 Family home overlooks a exclusive water view w/ jetty, pontoon & dry lift. Master retreat upstairs, ducted air, solar hot water. 20m deep water access & pool. Avail 27th July.

PH: 5437 8806 www.platinumproperties.net.au platinum@platinumproperties.net.au

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LAND FOR SALE

2/18 Blackall St, WOOMBYE

FOR SALE

5442 1888

Residential Lot (790 m2)

OPEN FOR INSPECTIONS & BEST BUYS BURNSIDE: 41 Robertson Dr Sat 10-10.30 Fantastic 4 bdrm home offering an easy lifestyle. 3 bdrms + study, 2 bathrooms + open plan living. Living areas open to their own entertaining area. Will suit all family $439,000 situations.

LAND FOR SALE

SUBDIVISION OPPORTUNITY NEAR NAMBOUR HOSPITAL – 23 BAILEY STREET, NAMBOUR

$275,000 5 minute drive or 10 minute walk to Buderim Village.

Gentle slope, North facing.

Phone: 0403 044 432

BURNSIDE: 43 Robertson Dr Sat 10-10.30 4 bdrms, 2 bath, 2 car, 2 separate living areas. Good, functional floor plan designed for the comforts of the family. Outdoor entertaining, fully fenced, parking for $425,000 van/boat or trailer.

WOOMBYE: 12 Black Myrtle Ct Sat 11-11.40 Brand New stylish design 3 bedrooms plus office. Great quality fitting. Open plan kitchen, dining, & living with mesmerizing $611,000 views to Blackall Ranges.

PALMWOODS: JUST LISTED 4.9 acres with large 2 storey home, 3 bay shed, multi vehicle parking. Lovely ½ acre grassy front lawn. Easy conversion to dual $639,000 living.

COES CREEK: 4-6 Gardenvale Dr Charming 1940’s Queenslander. Beautifully privatized with mature jacaranda trees and cottage gardens. 3 bdrms + 2 sleepout rooms, 2 bath, 2 carport + useful structure for the kids. 1754m2 block, views & more!

Now $479,000 WOOMBYE: Central Woombye! Newly renovated 5 bdrm, 2 bath home. Family home, plenty of room. Upstairs, 3 bdrms, formal lounge, sep dining & kitchen, bath & deck. Down - 2nd living, bath + 2 bdrms. A comfortable, convenient lifestyle. $429,000 WOOMBYE: Architecturally designed 1970’s home, many stylish features throughout. Panoramic views, entertaining deck & inground pool. 4 bdrms, 2 bath, 2 car accomm. Situated on 1619m2 block.

Interesting, stylish, unique home.

Offer’s from $440,000

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

This fully cleared 1.2ha block of land has great views overlooking Nambour. The property has a Development and Operational Works Approval for a 10 lot subdivision with the potential for 14 dwellings. Operational works has started. Don’t miss this great opportunity to buy and develop this nearly completed subdivision.

Offers invited prior to auction.

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AUCTION 19 July 2015 at 10:00am onsite PETER WRIGLEY 0407 374 349 CAROLANS FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE 102 Currie Street, Nambour Ph: 5441 1344 Email: sales@carolans.net www.carolans.net

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7.30 Inside Story: Perfect Stranger.

Hosted by Leila McKinnon.

8.00 Helicopter Heroes. (PG) 8.30 The NRL Footy Show. (M) Hosted by Paul Vautin.

10.30 Walking The Nile. (PG) 11.30 Extra.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PG) 8.30 Zoo. Jackson rescues a friend from a lion attack.

9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 10.30 Blue Bloods. (M) 11.30 The Project.

7.30pm Shane Delia’s Spice Journey Turkey.

8.00 Luke Nguyen’s United Kingdom.

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4-DAY FORECAST

7TWO (CH62)

7MATE (CH63) GO! (CH88)

GEM (CH80)

ONE (CH50)

11 (CH55)

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Doctor Who. 8.15 That ’70s Show. 8.40 Confessions Of A Nurse. 9.30 Forbidden Love. 10.15 Jimmy Fallon. 10.55 Unsafe Sex In The City.

6.30pm Local News.

7.00 News. 7.30 Dog Patrol. (PG) 8.00 Animal Airport. (PG) 8.30 Tennis.

Wimbledon. Day 5.

10.40 Escape To The Country. 11.40 Best Houses Australia.

6.30pm Turtleman.

(PG) 7.00 AFL Pre-Game Show. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 14.

Collingwood v Hawthorn. 11.00 MOVIE Scorpion King 3: Battle For Redemption. (2011) (M)

6pm Regular Show.

(PG) 6.30 MOVIE The Spiderwick Chronicles.

(2008) (PG) Freddie Highmore, Sarah Bolger. 8.30 MOVIE The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King. (2003) (M) Elijah Wood, Sean Astin.

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

8.30 MOVIE Assassins.

(1995) (M) Sylvester Stallone, Antonio Banderas, Julianne Moore. 11.10 MOVIE A Bridge Too Far. (1977) (M)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Black Gold. (PG) 8.30 Cops: Adults Only. (M) 9.30 MOVIE True Justice: Blood Alley. (2012) (M) Steven Seagal, Tanaya Beatty, Adrian Holmes. 11.30 Bellator MMA. (M)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. 7.30 So You Think You Can Dance.

(PG) 9.30 New Girl.

(PG) 10.00 Snog, Marry, Avoid? (M) 10.40 Sex And The City. 11.20 Movie Juice.

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

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Cities Of The Underworld. (PG) 8.30 Tennis. Wimbledon.

Day 6. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.

7.15pm Football. AFL. Round 14. Western Bulldogs v Carlton.

From Etihad Stadium, Melbourne. 10.30 MOVIE Wanted. (2008) (AV15+) James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman.

6pm Scooby-Doo! (PG) 6.30 MOVIE Dolphin Tale. (2011) (PG) 8.45 MOVIE Jumper. (2008) (M) Hayden Christensen, Rachel Bilson, Samuel L. Jackson. 10.30 MOVIE Mortal Kombat. (1995) (M)

6pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple. (PG) 9.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) 11.00 The Mentalist.

(M) 11.50 Prime Suspect. (M)

6.30pm Monster Jam. 7.30 Cops. (PG) 8.30 48 Hours. (M) 9.30 Ross Kemp: Back On The Frontline. (M) 10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 Extant. (M)

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 James Corden. (PG) 11.50 The Loop. (PG)

SUNDAY

7pm Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 Total Wipeout. (PG) 8.30 7/7: One Day In London. (M) 10.00 Forbidden Love. (M) 10.45 Bodyshockers.

(M) 11.30 Louis Theroux. (M)

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Best Houses Australia.

10.30 Mighty Ships.

11.30 Border Patrol.

(PG)

7.30pm To Be Advised. 9.30 To Be Advised. 11.45 Family Guy. (M)

6pm MOVIE Chicken Run. (2000) (G) Mel Gibson, Julia Sawalha, Phil Daniels. 7.40 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.40 Gotham. (M) 9.40 Arrow. (M) 11.40 Almost Human. (M)

6.30pm Antiques.

7.30 David Attenborough’s Life.

8.30 MOVIE Side Effects. (2013) (M) 10.40 Cold Case. (M) 11.35 Prime Suspect.

6pm Family Feud: Sunday. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Gold Coast Cops. (PG) 8.30 Territory Cops.

(PG) 9.30 MOVIE Die Hard. (1988) (M) Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia, Alan Rickman.

6pm Family Feud: Sunday. 6.30 Raymond. 7.00 Futurama. 7.30 The Simpsons. 8.00 The Simpsons. 8.30 MOVIE Blades Of Glory. (2007) (M) 10.25 Californication.

MONDAY

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Doctor Who. (PG) 8.10 That ’70s Show. (PG) 8.40 Louis Theroux. (M) 9.40 Ross Kemp: Extreme World. (M) 10.25 Jimmy Fallon.

(PG) 11.10 7/7: One Day In London.

6.30pm Local News.

7.00 News. 7.30 Cities Of The Underworld.

(PG) 8.30 Tennis.

Wimbledon. Day 7.

From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.

6pm Auction Kings.

(PG) 6.30 MythBusters.

(PG) 7.30 American Dad! (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 The Bank Job. (2008) (MA15+) Jason Statham, Saffron Burrows. 11.45 Anger Management. (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) 9.30 Motor Racing. Formula 1.

Race 9. British Grand Prix. H’lights. 10.30 MOVIE The Manchurian Candidate.

(2004) (AV15+)

6pm Family Feud.

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

9.30 Witches Of East End. (M) 10.30 Dexter.

(AV15+) 11.30 James Corden. (PG)

TUESDAY

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Doctor Who. 8.30 Good Game. 9.00 The Checkout. 9.30 Unsafe Sex In The City. 10.25 Jimmy Fallon. 11.10 Ross Kemp: Extreme World.

6.30pm Local News.

7.00 News. 7.30 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG) 9.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon.

Day 8. Women’s singles quarter-finals.

11.25 Bargain Hunt.

6.30pm MythBusters.

7.30 Highway Patrol.

(PG) 8.00 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 Outback Truckers. (M) 9.30 Klondike Gold Fever. (M) 10.30 Goldfathers. 11.30 Prospectors.

6pm Regular Show.

(PG) 6.30 Adv Time.

(PG) 7.00 Big Bang.

(PG) 7.30 Auction Hunters. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE V For Vendetta.

(2005) (M) 11.10 MOVIE Dark City.

(1998) (M)

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

8.00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG) 9.10 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple. (M) 11.15 Person Of Interest. (M)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Great Natural Wonders Of The World. 8.30 World’s Busiest. (PG) 9.30 48 Hours. (M) 10.30 Movie Juice.

11.00 Those Who Kill.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. 7.30 The Simpsons. 8.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 8.30 Graham Norton.

(M) 9.30 MOVIE The Craft. (1996) (M) 11.35 James Corden.

WEDNESDAY

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.25 Doctor Who. (PG) 8.20 That ’70s Show. (PG) 8.50 The Men Who Made Us Thin. 9.40 Bodyshockers. (M) 10.25 Jimmy Fallon.

(PG) 11.10 Machete Maidens Unleashed!

6.30pm Local News.

7.00 News. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 10.00 Wimbledon. Day 9.

Men’s singles quarter-finals. 10.30 Suspects.

6.30pm MythBusters.

(PG) 7.30 Swamp People. (PG) 8.30 Hardcore Pawn. 9.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 10.30 Baggage Battles. (PG) 11.00 Rude Tube. (M) 11.30 Family Guy. (M)

6pm Regular Show.

(PG) 6.30 Adv Time.

(PG) 7.00 Big Bang.

(PG) 8.30 MOVIE The Perfect Storm. (2000) (M) George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Diane Lane. 11.00 To Be Advised. 11.30 Anger Management. (M)

6.30pm Friends. (PG) 7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test.

England v Australia.

Day 1. Morning session. 10.30 Cricket.

The Ashes. First Test.

England v Australia.

Day 1. Afternoon session.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Cops. (PG) 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.30 MOVIE Dinner For Schmucks. (2010) (M) Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, Stephanie Szostak. 11.50 Blue Bloods. (M)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. 7.30 The Simpsons. 8.00 Futurama. 8.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 9.00 Futurama. (PG) 9.30 The Simpsons. 10.00 Bob’s Burgers. 10.30 Bob’s Burgers.

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Doctor Who. 8.40 The Weekly.

9.05 The IT Crowd.

9.35 Cherry Healey: How To Get A Life.

10.30 Jimmy Fallon.

11.15 Good Game.

11.45 Total Wipeout.

6.30pm Local News.

7.00 News. 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 8.30 Taggart. (M) 10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon.

Day 10. Women’s singles semi-finals.

10.30 Mr Selfridge. (M)

6.30pm MythBusters.

(PG) 7.30 Football.

AFL. Round 15. Port Adelaide v Collingwood. From Adelaide Oval. 11.00 Family Guy. (MA15+) 11.45 SportsFan Clubhouse. (PG)

6pm Regular Show.

(PG) 6.30 Adv Time.

(PG) 7.00 Big Bang.

(PG) 7.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) 9.30 MOVIE Entrapment.

(1999) (M) Sean Connery. 11.40 Anger Management. (M)

6.30pm Friends. 7.30 Cricket. The Ashes.

First Test. England v Australia. Day 2.

Morning session.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Last Man Standing. (PG) 8.30 The Millers. (PG) 9.00 MOVIE Wayne’s World 2. (1993) (PG) 11.00 Darren & Brose.

11.30 Blokesworld.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. 7.30 The Simpsons. 8.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 8.30 Dating Naked.

(M) 9.30 MOVIE Center Stage. (2000) (M)

SATURDAY

FRIDAY

ABC2 (CH22)

THURSDAY

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Sunny

Showers

Showers

Cloudy

Friday 03/07/15

Saturday 04/07/15

Sunday 05/07/15

Monday 06/07/15

8°C MIN

19°C MAX

10°C MIN

19°C MAX

11°C MIN

21°C MAX

11°C MIN

21°C MAX

SURF REPORT

with MWP’s man in the water

So the monster swell hit WA last week with one lucky fellow breaking his leg! Reminds me of the story of a tough Hawaiian surfing in the Eddie who describes a massive wipeout in 25 ft. “I felt something hitting the back of my head only to realise it was my foot!” Yep, snapped his femur and skin was holding it together. Ouch a mumma!

Imagine his thoughts as the next set approaches… grab my board or grab my leg?

Now for all you big wave riders on the Coast we are expecting a huge two to three feet - so take care!

FISHING REPORT with Wayne Nilsson from Maroochydore Fishing World

ESTUARY: Luderick are taking green weed along the textile bags at the mouth of the Maroochy River. Using the weed from the textile bags, fish under the motorway bridge at the second pylon. Quality whiting are on the rising tide at Goat Island using yabbies and worms. You’ll get some good sized bream and flathead drifting around the Bli Bli Islands.

SURF: The tailor caught at Mudjimba this week have been of quality size but only run for about one hour after dark. Sea bream are being taken from the Pincushion area using whole pilchards, however, happy moments and butter-bream are picking the baits to bits. So ganged hooks are a must.

OFFSHORE: When conditions allow the close in reefs of Currimundi and Caloundra have been returning quality assorted reef fish. If the weather report is questionable, a quick trip out to Murphy’s Reef or The Blinker has been producing a good catch of pearl perch and snappery squire.

FRESHWATER: Most dams are slowing down with the colder weather, but all impoundments are reporting cod in good size and number. The middle of the day is best time with your sounder showing best depth to fish.

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MY FUN

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TAURUS [Apr 21-May 21] Busy bulls – the stars favour helping out within your local community, as you assist someone in need. If you pace yourself and prioritise, then you’ll get things done without feeling frazzled. It’s also a wonderful week to socialise with family and friends.

GEMINI [May 22-Jun 21] Money matters look mighty complicated this week twins – especially if your paperwork is chaotic or you’re behind with paying bills. Funds are in a state of flux so the more disciplined, flexible and proactive you are, the more manageable your finances will be.

CANCER [Jun 22-Jul 23] Calm down crabs! You won’t get far if you are needy or over-emotional. Do your best to balance head and heart.

Things improve when Mercury moves into your sign [until July 23]. You’ll feel more rational and less subjective than usual.

LEO [Jul 24-Aug 23] With Venus and Jupiter both visiting your sign, you’re in the mood to mix and mingle to the max. But will others be happy to hear what you’ve got to say? Monday and Tuesday’s stars highlight your inclination to jealous, possessive or overbearing behaviour.

VIRGO [Aug 24-Sep 23] Relations with a child or friend may be strained. The more you try to organise, the worse things will be, so avoid getting drawn into pointless power-plays. The best way you can help loved ones at the moment is to support them in practical ways, as they pursue their ambitions.

LIBRA [Sep 24-Oct 23] Expect some dramas as the sun and Pluto stir up old grievances with a family member or work colleague. By all means use your diplomatic talents to help, but if you sit back and let others make decisions, then you’ll just feel powerless. Strive to be more self-sufficient.

SCORPIO [Oct 24-Nov 22] The stars boost your magnetism – and your manipulative side.

Pluto gives you energy that increases your desire to be in charge but, if you want to avoid unpleasant dramas, then stop trying to control others. You can be powerful and passionate – or compulsive and controlling.

SAGITTARIUS [Nov 23-Dec 21] There may be some stress involving money or intimacy, as the stars stir up your lust and loot zones. So be patient with your partner; be careful with cash and think things through before lending money to others.

When it comes to a current project, don’t take short-cuts.

CAPRICORN [Dec 22-Jan 20] Conscientious Capricorn – your perfectionism will go into overdrive, as the stars amp up your obsession with perfection.

But others may find your standards far too demanding and, if you push too hard [with a current or potential partner] then you’ll push them away.

AQUARIUS [Jan 21-Feb 19] Aquarius – avoid getting drawn into disputes with family and friends. This week will work best if you keep out of other’s business, and concentrate on personal projects. The mid-week Mars/Neptune trine is terrific for experiencing fiery bursts of creative inspiration.

PISCES [Feb 20-Mar 20] If you’re involved with a group, club or organisation, then expect power plays and clashes.

Your creativity and intuition fire up mid-week, as you take an idea and turn it into a reality.

But, if your inner voice tells you something isn’t the real deal, then make sure you act on that.

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ARIES [Mar 21-Apr 20] Relationships will be challenging on Monday and Tuesday. Expect loved ones to be defensive and colleagues, or clients to be demanding. Then the mid-week Mars/Neptune trine encourages you to help a family member who’s going through a rough patch.

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Change for the better (6) Without penalty (4-4) Deal with (6) An additional time (4,4) Unctuous (4) Small quantity (5) Quick, furtive look (4) Prima facie (2,5,5) Murderous (12) Growing abundantly (4) To faint (5) Move very gradually (4) Amateurish (8) Universal (6) Decrease (8) Central part (6)

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Sane (8) External renovation (8) Annoy (4) Compulsory military service (12) Rain heavily (4) Firmly implanted (6) Not liable (6) Speechless (4,3,5) Indeed (5) Band of singers (5) Unanimously (2,3,3) Fictitious (8) Of the same type (6) High regard (6) Stretch across (4) Way of doing (4)

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R E T R V E A B L 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.

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Sound a cat makes

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Instrument with black and white keys

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Undressed

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Father Christmas

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Clothing for the hand

GOOD 23 BETTER 28 BEST 32

CROSSWORD: Across: 1 Reform 4 Scot-free 9 Tackle 10 Once more 12 Oily 13 Touch 14 Peep 17 At first sight 20 Bloodthirsty 23 Lush 24 Swoon 25 Inch 28 Inexpert 29 Cosmic 30 Diminish 31 Kernel DOWN: 1 Rational 2 Facelift 3 Rile 5 Conscription 6 Teem 7 Rooted 8 Exempt 11 Lost for words 15 Truly 16 Choir 18 As one man 19 Mythical 21 Allied 22 Esteem 26 Span 27 Mode

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JUNIOR X-WORD: Lolly, Movie, Meows, Piano, Naked, Santa, Dance, Glove (LEMONADE)

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SCATTERWORD: VERTEBRAL, vertebra, traveler, beaver, verbal, braver, leaver, reveal, vealer, travel, varlet, reverb, revert, brave, leave, reave, laver, ravel, velar, valet, avert, bevel, breve, lever, revel, evert, lave, vale, veal, vela, aver, rave, verb, ever, veer.

SOLUTIONS

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THE LAST WORD

SHORT ON LOYALTY Changing your footy team to win votes is simply un-Australian, writes Richard O’Leary.

I

t’s funny how small things can turn out to be a big deal in politics.

Bob Hawke’s breaking the world record for the downing of a yard glass of beer cemented his reputation as a man of the people and he would ride that sentiment all the way to The Lodge.

Paul Keating’s penchant for antique French clocks would typecast him as aloof and see him kicked out of the country’s top job by a guy who took morning walks wearing tracksuits in the national colours.

Tony Abbott confirmed his nickname as the mad monk by eating a raw onion, skin and all.

And I think Labor leader Bill Shorten has just had the moment which could well cement his status as the “hollow man” of Australian politics.

I was shocked to read Bill actually changed the football team he supports in the chase for a few more votes. As the

story goes, he started barracking for Collingwood after being told he would never become Prime Minister as a supporter of the Sydney Swans.

Now I have various opinions of our former leaders and current PM, but I doubt if the beer swiller, clock tinkerer, trackie daks wearer or bulb cruncher would ever do that.

I hate the term, but it is just so un-Australian to change your footy team (the obvious exception being those who jumped on the Broncos, Cowboys and Titans once Queensland teams joined the NRL – that’s about state pride not a pathetic attempt at popularity).

Now I have changed my opinion on many things over my lifetime. People grow. But I would never change my footy team, although I have to admit I came close in the late ‘70s. My dad and I had just finished listening to the rugby league game of the round on the radio.

Parramatta had lost to St George and I

hadn’t taken the defeat well.

My dad jokingly asked me whether we should start going for the Dragons instead. My six-year-old self said “maybe”, half-hoping he was serious. But he looked at me and said “Mate, you can’t do that, you start with them, you stick with them”. It was good advice then and it is good advice now.

I’ve ridden the highs and lows ever since. Four premierships in the ‘80s followed by a 30-year drought dominated by high drama and disappointment. But I have not wavered.

If you can’t stay loyal to your footy team, how can you be trusted to maintain your stance on more important things?

Bill, say it isn’t so. Go and get your red and white scarf out from the back of the cupboard, and show some passion for your first club. You may even get a few extra votes. roleary@myweeklypreview.com.au.

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LOCATION: Double rainbow over Maroochy River Golf Club.

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Submit your photo (1MB min, 5MB max image size) by Friday, for the following week’s publication. photos@myweeklypreview.com.au

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