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Cover story

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Socials

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Star style

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News summary

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My body

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My life

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Travel

PRODUCTION MANAGER/ GRAPHIC DESIGNER Kath Hawkins

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Business & finance

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Profile

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Ali Smith Carly Head

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My opinion

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My time

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My style

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My home

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Motoring

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My Property Preview

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TV guide/surf & fishing report

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Crossword/sudoku/stars

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The last word

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hirty-six years ago a 16-yearold called Grant Kenny went from nobody to national icon when he won the junior and senior men’s titles at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships. That was the last time The Aussies, as they are affectionately known, were held on the Sunshine Coast, but they’re about to return. Kenny is also back, and this time he will compete against his son. Our cover story preview’s the 101st staging of the championships.

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QUICK CHAT

LEAP OF FAITH

Shelley Devine from Coolum is one a group of women entrepreneurs taking their ideas to the next level with the help of a new business incubator.

FIRST JOB?

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

I worked in a café.

WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY WORKING ON?

I was quite unwell for some time and ended up in hospital – nothing was going right and my body refused to respond the way it was supposed to after surgery. There was about four weeks where my body just refused to work and with what was unfolding it looked like I wouldn’t be able to return to my job as a flight attendant. I guess this was the turning point that forced me to leave and jump into the unknown. As soon as I did that, my body decided to function normally again.

I’m a member of the incubator program at Spark Bureau, which supports founders of established businesses (or startups) to take their brand to a national or global audience. I’m currently working on developing Devine Bodies Pressed Juice as a whole wellness brand, encompassing a variety of products that educate and support us holistically. It’s been such a great opportunity to work and learn with all these amazing entrepreneurs, mostly women.

YOUR FAMILY INCLUDES?

WHAT ACHIEVEMENT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF? IMAGE: CARLYLOOYAH.COM.AU

I have two beautiful teenagers, Oliver and Ruby, and two beautiful fur babies. Sunny the Labrador and Edward the Burmese tiger – oops, I meant cat. He thinks he’s a tiger!

FIRST CAR? An old gold Pajero.

FAVOURITE BOOK? I remember the first time I read Louise Hay, Heal you Life – so many years ago now but it was probably a major contributing factor to the path I’ve followed.

WHAT ARE YOU READING NOW? Enchanted Love, Marianne Williamson – haven’t started it yet. I focus too much on business so I thought it was time to focus on love. I need some balance in my life.

FAVOURITE SONG?

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE ON THE SUNSHINE COAST? So many, but if I had to pick one it would be Peregian.

The beach, cafes and vibe feels like a holiday every day.

I love Simply Red – just saw them in Sydney, so I guess it would be Angel.

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

BEST ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN?

We always go to lunch at Ricky’s at Noosa and a walk through the Noosa National Park.

Leave your secure job of 15 years – you’ve got this.

Create your dreams. Simple! From my friend and naturopath, Stacey.

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

HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED ON THE SUNSHINE COAST?

We could be a little more dog friendly.

I moved here from Sydney with my family 13 years ago.

I guess the birth of my human babies.

BEST DAY IN YOUR LIFE?

I love watching my children take their first steps into the big wide world confidently and with a tremendous amount of passion. Oliver has just moved to Brisbane and started uni life and Ruby is in year 11. They’re both incredibly driven and have a lot of ambition and zest for life that I don’t often see in teenagers. Yes, proud mama.

WHAT FRUSTRATES YOU MOST? I’m impatient – things moving too slowly for me. I remind myself daily to go with the flow. Breathe.

HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH FRUSTRATIONS? I wait until the feeling passes. Then I act – sometimes this can take a few days but I never make changes or major decisions in this state.

IF YOU COULD TELL YOUR 18-YEAR-OLD SELF ANYTHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Dream big. Trust. Have faith in your ability to manifest.

WHAT IS YOUR PREFERENCE, TEA OR COFFEE? I’m a coffee snob. Only one allowed each day and I love lattes.

YOUR GREATEST REGRET?

YOU ARE HAPPIEST WHEN?

NRL OR AFL?

Not eating ice-cream last night.

Happiest on the beach with my kids and dog.

Sorry, not a footy girl. Namaste.

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WORD OF THE WEEK Wordmonger [wurd-muhng-ger, -mong-] a writer or speaker who uses words pretentiously or with careless disregard for meaning.

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COVER STORY

LEGENDS OF THE SURF

Around 22,000 people will hit our beaches this month for The Aussies, back on the Coast for the first time in 36 years. WORDS: Candice Holznagel

1980s luminaries and their children celebrate the upcoming event: Trevor Hendy, Darren Mercer, TJ Hendy, Jett Kenny, Grant Kenny.

Images: Surf Life Saving Australia

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ett Kenny is a chip off the old block.

Not only does he have a strong resemblance to his famous dad, but he is following in his footsteps.

Thirty-six years after Grant Kenny made history at the iconic surf lifesaving event The Aussies, Jett is keen to also tackle the championships here at home.

He is set to join the 7000 athletes, representing 313 clubs, who will compete in 380 events across nine days of action packed sport.

What’s more, he will be facing off against his own dad, 52-year-old Grant.

Around 22,000 people will inundate the Coast’s beaches next weekend to witness surf lifesaving history in the making.

This year marks the 101st anniversary since the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships were launched at Bondi Beach. It has been 36 years since the championships – affectionately known as The Aussies – were held here on the Sunshine Coast.

The last time the iconic titles were celebrated at our beaches, a young Grant Kenny made history by winning both the junior and senior titles, going on to become a national legend.

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“I think all of those decades ago And though the years have passed, we tended to get more non-surf the former Ironman – and son of legend lifesaving people come and watch. The Hayden Kenny – has no reservations number of people at the beach, it was about taking to the ocean for the highly quite extraordinary. anticipated event.

“What I do remember is that they Kenny has vivid memories of his win would take you straight to the finish line all those years ago. to do the presentation. So I won the It was 1980 and he was a fresh-faced open (title) and went straight up for the 16-year-old keen to make his mark on presentation, which was about 50 the Ironman circuit. metres away.

It was a classic on-shore day: “Not “I then had to compete in the junior a lot of swell, but enough to set you back or give you a bit of a lift depending “I think all those decades ago we tended on what the to get more non-surf lifesaving people cards dealt.

“There are come and watch. The number of people some things I at the beach, it was quite extraordinary” remember, like racing that weekend, vividly,’’ Kenny tells My event. They were on the line waiting for Weekly Preview. me to finish that.

“I remember quite a great “It certainly put my name on the amphitheatre feel where the main map… it flowed on from that. central arena was in front of the surf “As far as careers, it’s fair to say it club. There were tents along the steered me down a path I may not have foreshore and it formed a bit of a barrier. gone with if I had not been successful at it.

I do remember a lot of people around.

“It’s not a career you make money from. You do it because you love it.’’

And love it, he does. The passion Kenny has for the surf, and his home club Alexandra Headland, is evident in his voice.

It’s no surprise given his background.

Kenny may have been born in Maryborough but the Coast runs through his veins. His family moved to the region when he was six months old, settling across the road from the beach at Alex.

“Walking across the road is about as far as I’d ever had to go to get to the beach until I was 20,’’ he says.

Quizzed on his love for the ocean, Kenny laughs.

“I’m not sure I had a choice with Dad being who he is and what he did. It was inevitable that’s what I would do.

“Not that I was forced into it in anyway. The ocean is such a difficult thing not to love. Putting those things together… we lived at the beach, Dad was the first Ironman champion and I grew to love the ocean as well.

“It probably would have been strange if I had not ended up loving the ocean.’’

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COVER STORY

Grant Kenny and his father Hayden Kenny, Australia’s first Ironman champion keeping the Ironman luminary away from the ocean and he is looking forward to competing in the masters and a few open and ski events next weekend.

“Yes, I’m competing against Jett… not that I’d call it a contest,’’ he laughs.

“He’s 21. Not long after the gun goes, he will be a little dot in the distance.

“You know what, he is extraordinarily talented.’’

The pair are proud members of the Alex Surf Club, which is co-hosting the event with Maroochydore and Mooloolaba.

Competition will kick off with a two-day youth championship on April 16 and 17. This will be followed by the Masters division on April 18 and 19 and the Open championships will be held across five days from April 20 to 24.

The festival is expected to boost the Coast’s economy and Sunshine Coast Council has thrown its support behind the championships.

Mayor Mark Jamieson is welcoming competitors, officials and volunteers for the world’s biggest surf sports event.

“Our clubs date back 100 years – and we’re delighted to have the national championships back on our beaches for the first time since the great days of the early 1980s,” Jamieson says.

“The competitors are sure to enjoy racing at Maroochydore, Alexandra Headland and Mooloolaba, which are

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not only beautiful beaches, but also home to three of our country’s premier surf lifesaving clubs, with a strong history of success and participation in The Aussies.”

One man who looks back at the history fondly is Surf Life Saving Queensland president and Maroochy Surf Club life member Ralph Devlin.

“I was the carnival organiser at the ripe old age of 25… in the days when the actual club hosted the titles,’’ he says.

“It’s bringing back some great memories for our members, because we staged what was regarded as one of the greatest days. Grant Kenny won the double, it was just perfect.’’

Devlin has no doubt that the Coast will shine as the event host.

“In round terms there will be around 7000 (competitors) and 15,000 supporters, family, friends. “That’s going to put the Sunshine Coast at maximum stretch but we have a great tradition in hosting events like this. I’d be saying it’s going to be a resounding success.

“The arrangements for the last 25 years really favoured the Gold Coast due to contractual arrangements and so on… it’s good for the sport to bring it back to the Coast.’’

Surf Life Saving Australia president Graham Ford says the organisation is thrilled to bring the titles back to the region.

“2016 marks the 101st year since the first Australian Surf Life Saving Championships were held on Bondi Beach. There has been so much history in that time but the one that people continue to talk about is that 1980 edition.

“We are delighted to be on the verge of writing a new, highly memorable chapter in the history of this great event here on the Sunshine Coast.”

“It should be noted that every competitor at The Aussies 2016 is a volunteer patrolling member at a surf lifesaving club, giving a minimum of 25 hours of their time to keep Australia’s beaches safe. The Aussies are a celebration and showcase of those skills.”

The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships have a long history, dating back to 1915

SNAPSHOT What: The Aussies When: April 16–24 Where: Maroochydore, Alexandra Headland and Mooloolaba beaches.

Visit: sls.com.au/aussies Youth Championships: All events for the 2016 Youth Championships will be held at Maroochydore Beach.

Opens and Masters Championships: Masters and Opens Championships ocean events will be held at Maroochydore Beach. Boats will be held at Alexandra Headland and beach events will be held at Mooloolaba.

FAST FACTS • 22,000 people will visit the Coast for The Aussies • In 1915 there were only two championship events, the Rescue and Resuscitation (R and R) and the Surf Race Championships. Today there are over 380 events held at The Aussie titles • The Aussies have been attended by members of the royal family on at least three occasions • The event was first held in Queensland in 1947 • From 1937 until 1979 The Aussies hosted a pillow fight event • In its 101-year history, the only time The Aussies haven’t been held was between 1941–45 during the Second World War • In 2014, the Eckstein brothers came in first and second in the Ironman event. This was the first time a brother duo has taken out first and second places in the open Ironman • The Coast’s own Clint Robinson is still holding the lead in the gold medal tally with 38.

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Maroochydore resident and mother of two Renata Dickie has lost her battle with cancer. Renata, who was originally diagnosed with breast cancer and more recently fought secondary cancer, was to be the recipient of this year’s Pretty in Pink Bra Walkathon fundraiser. Money raised will now be donated to her husband Steve and children, Daniel, six, and Liam, two. Event organiser Melinda Bingley says the walk will be held at Moffat Beach on April 17 and will offer vital support to the Dickie family.

She hopes to raise around $18,000 and already 200 people have registered to participate in the 10-kilometre and five-kilometre events. “(Renata) was brave and held on strong, but she became an angel above,’’ Melinda says. “I am grateful I got to meet her and this is even a bigger reminder why I do this walkathon: to make a difference in our community, share awareness, and to come together. With lots of love and positive energy, walking together we can show everyone touched by cancer that they are not alone.” Registration is $45 for adults and $20 for children and can be done through eventbrite.com.au.

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Don’t be surprised if you see a Jaguar or two prowling around the Sunshine Coast in coming weeks. The Australian Jaguar car clubs are heading to the region for the National Jaguar Rally, which will see around 200 delegates gather at Caloundra’s Oaks Oasis Resort from April 15–18. There will be a public event on April 16 from 9am–3pm at Apex Park in Golden Beach with more than 150 cars, dating from the 1930s through to today, on display.

WOMEN’S BUSINESS AWARDS LAUNCH People are being urged to nominate inspirational business women in the lead-up to this year’s Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network Awards.

The annual awards will be launched at a cocktail event on April 12 at the Best Western Oceanside. The 2015 Outstanding Business Woman of the Year winner, Roz White, will guest speak and share some of her secrets for success. Attendees can also find out more details about nominations.

TECH MINDS UNITE Student finalists in the inaugural Mayor’s Telstra Technology Awards are about to have their innovative skills tested as they embark on an entrepreneurial mentoring program run by Spark Bureau. The program will give students the chance to refine their ideas with the help of some of the Sunshine Coast’s sharpest minds with technology startup business experience. Four mentoring sessions will be held between April 14 and May 4 before the final judging and awards presentations on May 18. All finalists’ entries will be in the running for the People’s Choice award. For more visit sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

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PRESERVING OUR PAST Council last week called for nominations from community members who have a commitment to cultural heritage to join the Sunshine Coast Cultural Heritage Reference Group. The council’s Community Services director Coralie Nichols said the group provided strategic advice on preserving and accessing cultural heritage in the region. There are four positions available and interested people with experience in the heritage sector, business, tourism, creative industries or marketing are encouraged to nominate by emailing culturalheritage@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

JAMES ACKERMAN MEMORIAL OPENS Sunshine Coast footballer James Ackerman, who last year died from injuries sustained during a match, has been further honoured with a memorial garden opened by his family last week.

The garden, located inside the main entrance to Sunshine Coast Stadium, features a plaque and a large rock with handprints from James’ wife Saraa and their two children, Ollie and Milly. It is a permanent reminder of Ackerman who played in the Intrust Super Cup, as well as having a stint with the Brisbane Broncos’ under-20s program.

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The Queensland Government has committed $22 million to upgrade four roundabouts on Kawana Way to increase capacity ahead of the opening of the new Sunshine Coast University Hospital. Roundabouts at the intersections of Kawana Way and Metier Linkway, Premier Circuit, Kawana Island Boulevard and Jamaica Way will be upgraded to include two through lanes for Kawana Way under the new State Infrastructure Plan released this month. Main Roads and Safety Minister Mark Bailey said the upgrades would improve capacity for traffic accessing the hospital precinct.

THUMBS UP FOR NEW BOAT RAMP Boaties have welcomed news from Sunshine Coast Council that work is starting on a new two-lane boat ramp at Noroor Road, Mudjimba granting additional access to Maroochy River. The upgrade includes the ramp, floating walkway, bitumen car park with 54 spaces and connecting pathways.

The area will be closed during construction, from mid-April until completion in late September.

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Model Tayla Spier will be this year’s Sunshine Coast Fashion Festival ambassador. Spier, who was discovered at the festival and subsequently signed by Vivien’s Models, will feature in the festival’s marketing material and act as a mentor for up and coming models walking in the festival.

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MY BODY

Beyonce’s newest move Singing superstar Beyonce Knowles-Carter has taken her first steps into the fitness industry with the release of an activewear line. Titled Ivy Park – the name of the park where she used to go running with her father – the sportswear collection will be released on April 14.

Practicality and fashion merge in the range that took 18 months to develop and will target both street fashion and high end. Ivy Park is expected to be available in 50 countries via outlets that include Topshop, Net-a-Porter and Selfridges.

The singer explains the line’s inspiration came from finding a gap in the market when it came to fashionable activewear: “When I’m working and rehearsing I live in my workout clothes but I didn’t feel there was an athletic brand that spoke to me. My goal is to push the boundaries of athletic wear and support and inspire women who understand that beauty is more than your physical appearance.”

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IS THE SUGAR IN FRUIT AS BAD FOR YOU AS REGULAR SUGAR? Not if it’s whole fruit. The natural sugar in fruit is accompanied by fibre, which helps your body assimilate the sugar more slowly, causing a more manageable increase in blood sugar.

Not so with fruit juice. It does contain fibre, however the fibre is broken down in the juicing process. To minimise spikes in insulin, whole fruit is best because the sugars it contains are effectively hidden within the fibre scaffolding of the cells and it takes time for the digestive tract to break down those cells.

If you’re worried about your blood sugar levels, avoid dried fruit, which contains more sugar, and opt for low GI fruits like berries, citrus fruits, apples, peaches and pears.

When you eat too many foods that cause a spike in blood sugar – cane sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, honey, refined grain products, soft drinks – your pancreas works overtime producing insulin, which tells your cells to absorb the extra glucose to be stored in the liver and muscles for later use. This can lead to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

5 WAYS TO BE SPIRITUALLY HEALTHY 1. Practice a form of exercise that connects your mind, body and spirit, such as yoga, tai chi or qigong.

2. Have an attitude of gratitude. Start and end the day by reciting three things you are grateful for.

3. Practice mindfulness. Whether you meditate for 20 minutes a day, or just bring your awareness to your breathing when you walk, being mindful helps you feel calm and centred.

4. Live your dreams. Life’s short, so do something every day to make your dreams a reality. Step outside your comfort zone and take a risk – you’ll be surprised what doors open when you commit yourself.

5. Spend time in nature. Take your shoes off, walk on the sand or on the grass, swim, walk in the forest or sit by a waterfall and give yourself some time to press the reset button.

ARE YOU A PERFECTIONIST? Perfectionism can help you achieve great things, but it can also wear you down if you’re not careful, writes Jodi Chapman.

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Feelings of failure can be overwhelming, leading to sadness, anger and anxiety. When you are so focused on perfecting the missing piece, you’re not really aware of where the emotions are coming from.

We are bombarded in so many ways in which we learn to try harder and to be better. There’s the self-imposed desire to impress in order to gain the loving attention of a parent in childhood. Or it can be imposed by others, such as a partner or family member who may have high expectations of you that may be impossible to reach, not to mention the

media’s expectations of how we should look, how much money we should make to be successful, how to have the perfect family and to be a perfect parent.

In some cases, a genetic disorder known as the MTHFR gene mutation actually results in symptoms of depression, anxiety, obsessions, and perfectionism, which is actually quite common and easily treated, though not often diagnosed.

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Underground Salt Cathedral Zipaquira

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COLOMBIA’S COOL FACTOR Bogota has shaken off its dangerous image and is now one of South America’s must-see destinations. By Sarah Marshall

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here’s a 10 per cent chance of sunshine in Colombia’s Chingaza National Park.

So when rays briefly break through a heavy veil of cloud shrouding high-altitude bogs and grassland, I bask like the succulent plants around me, spiralling their leaves longingly skyward.

Damp weather is usually welcome in the 76,600 hectare, butterfly-shaped park, located in the Orinoco River basin and home to jaguars, spectacled bears and more than 200 recorded bird species.

The Chuza dam provides Bogota with much of its drinking water, making Chingaza a beating heart for Colombia’s thriving capital.

Escaping the busy city for a day, I’ve come to hike along one of the many trails in a park that’s managed by the government but cared for by farming families who live on its fringes.

Smudges of endemic frailejones define the landscape, like dots on a pointillist painting, their thick, waterlogged trunks supporting a crown

of furry leaves.

The other-planetary ecosystem is surprisingly only a three-hour drive from Bogota – almost the same journey time required to travel from one end of the traffic-clogged city to the other.

Once considered to be one of the most dangerous urban destinations in the world, this thin, meandering, mountain-backed metropolis has drastically changed its image in the last 20 years.

Now tourists can comfortably visit museums housing ancient treasures, wander through streets of crumbling colonial architecture, or dip into a fashionable nightlife scene. Bars, restaurants and designer shopping centres located in the trendy Zona Rosa and Zona G districts could easily belong in Madrid, London or New York.

Most historic sites can be found downtown in La Candelaria. In Plaza Bolivar, dominated by a statue of Simon Bolivar, architect of Colombia’s independence from Spanish rule, I shudder at the number of political executions that have taken place here.

Some of the most scenic 16th century buildings are close to the Palace of San Carlos on Calle 10, not far from the excellent Gold Museum, one of the finest collections of pre-Colombian artefacts in South America.

I drive north of the city for two hours to the green-hued crater-lake in the forest reserve of Cacique Guatavita.

The indigenous Muisca people, whose presence in Colombia dates back to 5500 BC, used the sacred spot to celebrate the election of new chiefs.

After being bathed in honey and gold dust, the Zipa would be launched on a raft into the lake and showered with jewellery and trinkets by worshippers.

As a bird skims across the water’s surface, I marvel at how many priceless finds might be lurking below. In 1545, Spanish conquistadors attempted to drain the lake in their search for the mythical ‘city of gold’ although they never quite reached the bottom.

Beyond sparkling museum display cabinets and fancy architectural facades, there’s clearly still much more to discover in and around Bogota.

WHERE TO STAY Hotel B3 Virrey – Concealed behind a living wall of plants, this 128-room eco-friendly design hotel is located close to Bogota’s trendy Zona Rosa neighbourhood.

WHAT TO DO Zipaquira Salt Cathedral – This extraordinary church has been carved from salt in mines 200m below a mountain in the town of Zipaquira, 47km from Bogota.

Miners built their first sanctuary here in 1932, although the government commissioned the current ambitious structure in the 1990s.

Botero Museum – Famous for his voluptuous subjects, artist Fernando Botero hails from Colombian city Medellin. Exhibited in this colonial house is a collection of his sculptures and paintings which were donated to the Bank of the Republic in 2000. *The writer travelled as a guest of HighLives Travel

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EXCHANGE-TRADED BONDS 101 Troy Derwin is from Ord Minnett in Buderim.

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istorically, corporate bonds have been primarily for wholesale investors, as the minimum transaction size was $500,000. Last year however there was an important development for retail investors with the Australian Corporate Bond Company launching exchange-traded bonds (XTBs). These new bonds enable investors access to this asset class with an initial investment as small as $500.

XTBs offer direct, individual exposure to senior corporate bonds on the ASX, and offer a risk-return profile between term deposits and subordinated bonds/ hybrid securities. Unlike hybrid securities, XTBs cannot be converted into equity, or extended past the maturity date. Both fixed and floating

rate XTBs are available.

Fixed rate XTBs pay coupons half yearly, which are set at the date of issue and this coupon will not change during the life of the bond, enabling investors to model their cashflows. The fixed rate bonds tend to trade at either discounts or premiums to their initial face value, depending on the initial coupon relative to current rates on offer. Most currently trade at a premium given the downward shift in market interest rates in the last few years.

Floating rate XTBs pay coupons quarterly, and these are based on the three month bank bill rate plus an initial margin. The initial margin is set at the date of issue. All of the floating rate bonds are issued by financial companies with a credit rating of A or better. Due to their floating rate structure they tend to trade around face value.

The Australian Corporate Bond Company get paid a fee of 0.4 per cent per year on the fixed rate bonds, and 0.2 per cent on the floating rate bonds.

So what interest rate do these bonds

offer? Well, of course the interest rate will depend on many factors, including the strength of the issuer and also the term to maturity etc.

When assessing the XTBs it is important to understand the difference between the running yield, and the yield to maturity.

For example, assume that a bond with one year to maturity is trading at $104, and paying an annual coupon of $6. Its running yield would be 5.77 per cent ($6 divided by $104). However, its yield to maturity would be only 2 per cent (you pay $104 today to get $106 in

the next year).

The fixed rate bonds currently have yields-to-maturity of between 2.7 per cent and 4.9 per cent, and running yields that vary between 3.6 per cent and 6.9 per cent. The floating rate bonds are less common and have ‘current’ yields of 3.1 per cent and 3.4 per cent.

We believe that XTBs could be a useful addition to investment portfolios and may be seen as an enhancement particularly relative to term deposits.

Like all investments though, there are risks and readers should seek the advice of a qualified financial adviser before investing.

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IN STEP WITH THE GREAT VAN GOGH

A dance production about the life of Vincent Van Gogh is taking the theatre world by storm and it all began here, with Nambour dancer and choreographer Melissa Lanham and a RADF grant from the Sunshine Coast Council. Words: Leigh Robshaw

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hen Melissa Lanham stood before one of Vincent Van Gogh’s most famous paintings at the National Gallery in London, the Nambour dancer and choreographer was so moved she developed an instant fascination with the Dutch post-impressionist painter and his tumultuous life. She then poured her passion into a creative work of her own, a 60-minute dance theatre show called Vincent, which premiered at the Adelaide Fringe Festival in March to widespread acclaim.

It’s a visually stunning and highly emotive depiction of Van Gogh’s life and in particular his close relationship with his brother, Theo. With a stunning original score and sumptuous set design, it took two years for Lanham to develop the concept but it was really 12 years in the making, the seed having been planted the day she saw that first Van Gogh in the flesh.

“I was living in the UK and working for the British Arts Council for two years as a dance development artist and that’s where I saw Sunflowers in Trafalgar Square. There was just something about it. When you se his paintings in real life they’re so vibrant and energetic and full, there’s an energy about them. With this one, he leaves all the edges raw. You see the canvas and all the brush strokes are really thick with paint and they pull into the centre. It’s quite remarkable, I’ve never seen anything like it.”

It was a world away from Lanham’s beginnings, growing up in Mackay, then moving to Sydney at 18 to study dance and work as a performer. She married and had two daughters, before moving to the Sunshine Coast in 1996. Her husband was from Nambour and she felt the

Coast would be a beautiful place to raise children and a good base from which she could travel abroad and pursue dance.

After that memorable gallery visit in London, Lanham spent the next ten years pondering the work and researching Van Gogh’s life, but it was never the right time to develop a show.

Then, in 2014, she received a $3200 RADF grant through Sunshine Coast Council. It was the kickstart she needed to get the project off the ground.

“My dance work is not about the paintings but the relationship between Van Gogh and his brother,” she says.

“They wrote 660 letters over a seven-year period. It’s that other side to his life, not just his paintings that we can track now.

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his letters, and he was a very eloquent man. His letters are stunning, full of sketches and quotes. It’s his private life and his mental health as well that struck a chord and how his brother kept him going through all the turmoil he experienced; the sicker he got the more vibrant his paintings became.

“They know he was bipolar but they didn’t call it that back then. He had delusions towards the end of his life. The only way he could stop these things marching towards him was to paint.

Theo’s wife described him as his hands were always twitching and always moving. For me as a choreographer, I used that in this work.”

Lanham brought the two male dancers who play Vincent and Theo to the Coast for the concept development, which was done at Lind Lane Theatre in Nambour. She recruited her daughter Chloe, also a dancer, who she says is

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perfect in the role of Vincent’s muse. Next she brought a set designer and lighting designer on board, recruited seamstresses from the Australian ballet to make the costumes, and worked on the production for a year and a half before a production manager joined the crew.

When he approached the Van Gogh Foundation in Amsterdam, the response provided testament to the quality of the show and gratification for Lanham, who has poured her heart and soul into it.

“We received a letter back saying that they were excited about it and wanted it to come to Amsterdam, France and Belgium. It will cost about $100,000 to take the work overseas. We’ve stayed in contact with them and they’re happy for us to go over. We’re hoping it’s late next year. It takes a lot to tour a work overseas; a lot of money and a lot of logistics.

There’s a lot of applying for funding and you have to wait two or three months before you find out if you’ve got the money or not, unless you can bring on private sponsors.”

Lanham has also received great interest from the east coast of the US and is hoping to take the production to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She’s now writing an extensive education package to take the work into Australian schools and is planning a national tour later in the year, with a possible stint on the Sunshine Coast, where it all began.

“This is the pinnacle of my career because it’s something that’s all mine and done with my own company,” she says.

“It was not contracted by anyone else.

It’s my work and to see it completed, for me it truly gives me a huge sense of satisfaction. There’s always things I want to change and fix though – a work of art is never finished.”

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When Sami Muirhead met Michelle Bridges she was hoping it would be the start of a beautiful friendship – but things didn’t go to plan.

Sunshine Coast lawyer Kyle Kimball says our local elections set a good example for the incessantly feuding federal pollies to follow.

ometimes in life you meet a person who has a great impact on you. Last week I hosted a posh dinner where the guest star was fitness author and TV celebrity, Michelle Bridges. Yes, the female trainer from The Biggest Loser; who has Commando at her beck and call and a cute three-month-old son named Axel.

Something stirred inside me when I heard Michelle was coming to town. I was excited about ditching my daggy clothing to frock up in my Camilla kaftan.

There are a few differences between Michelle and me. I have wanted to write a book for 13 years; Michelle Bridges has actually written 13 books. Mish has a Commando at home. My toddlers go swimming at home, commando style.

Mish has an exercise clothing range available at Big W. I often shop at Big W. Mish has a six-pack. I have a 12-pack.

Mish is pretty much the master of drive, determination and tenacity. I am the master of procrastination and self-doubt.

Michelle flew with her son and parked him in his pram just off stage as she held court centre stage. She has barely cut the umbilical cord and here she is travelling the nation with this newborn by her side promoting a new book. Good on her I say.

But the situation made me think how crazy we working women can be in the pursuit of trying to please everyone and trying to convince ourselves our lives will

not change once kids come along. I call it Superwoman Syndrome. Michelle looked amazing and did not place a high-heeled foot out of place, but I just felt a bit sorry for her. Every mum knows once you have a child, so many imbeciles think they have the right to give you advice on raising that little person.

When our eldest child was born a photograph of her sucking a dummy sparked media interest all over the country. I was struggling as it was to breastfeed and to just get through the days and nights, so when our dummygate became one of the lead stories in the news, you could imagine my heartache and despair.

So when I met Michelle, I just wanted to give her a hug and say let’s go get in our flannelette pyjamas and drink wine together. Or Milo. And when I finally did meet Michelle I was very uncool. I told her I gave up watching Better Homes and Gardens for her. Her eyes flickered to security. I then told her I wanted to take her son and snuggle him to my bosom. I did not mean it literally – it just came out. At this stage she started to look really panicked. I then told her I thought we could quite possibly be destined to be best friends.

Michelle exited stage left with her agent and I never saw her again. I was standing there all alone in my kaftan to ponder where our friendship fell apart.

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pparently some wag once said, ‘If voting made a difference, it would be banned’. A little cynical, perhaps. Nevertheless, that very thought popped into my head on Election Day as I lay on the couch wondering whether to get up and strike a blow for freedom. My preferred alternative was to remain as I was, prone and steadfastly exercising my right to pay the fine.

I honestly don’t recall a more civilised campaign by better behaved candidates than at our recent council elections. It was a tea party with the Queen, not a foul word or bitter scowl to be seen anywhere. It represented the very essence of a civilised society. And the participation by our community in the whole process was equally commendable. We didn’t bat an eyelid and shuffled off to the booths barely raising an eyebrow.

Juxtapose that with the travelling freak show that is the looming federal election. It takes little to imagine what we can expect – the likes of Bernardi and Abetz in their race to the bottom with Shorten and his crew. All of them engaged in meaningless debate about which of them is less unattractive to the electorate. It is the antithesis of inspiring. Where are the leaders?

Could it be that some votes count

and other don’t? Does the value of the vote depend on the degree of our interest? Let’s face it, nothing could be more remote, on all levels, than Cantberra. So why get involved, why care? Is disinterest and lack of proximity causative of the kindergarten pantomime we put up with every three years? Those in our nation’s capital must struggle to be heard and to engage our interest, because on most levels they just don’t relate, are irrelevant to most of us and have no meaningful impact on our lives in any way that is different to their opposite clowns.

Compare the federal shenanigans to our local councillors. We see them in our coffee shops and down the surf club; we can show up at their meetings in chambers if we like – that’s true accountability and real democracy.

What they do is relevant and it affects our daily lives. Ergo, we care and we get involved. By virtue of that accountability and involvement, we have civilised campaigning and grown-up debate by people who are in touch. And that leads to civic leaders we can respect, instead of ridicule.

Over the years I have paid, and avoided, many fines for not voting.

Nonetheless, and despite my best effort, some manner of politician still seems to be elected regardless. It’s enough to make me think my vote didn’t count.

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TODD’S GROG Todd Widdicombe is coping with an overload of chocolate and children with a new mid-strength beer.

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t’s been a crazy week with kids on school holidays and me and the missus back at work. Trying to successfully juggle both is like brushing your teeth with a mouthful of Tim Tams. Easter was a biggen this year and I selflessly decided to protect my family from developing type 2 diabetes by eating six times my own body weight in cheese and chocolate. My sister-inlaw, who’s a health and nutrition Nazi, told me I now need to lose eight kilos.

Sure I’d go ahead and lose weight but I hate losing. I am a winner.

My daughter Isla asked recently if we can go to the baby adoption shop and pick up a new baby sister for her. Being the only girl with three big brothers, I get why she wants a little sister but I’m like, “Sweetheart, Mummy and Daddy have four kids already, if we go to that shop right now it won’t be to pick up, it’ll be to drop off”.

Another little thing I’ve noticed these school hols is the kids’ addiction to gadgets. Pretty soon I think we’ll all be grounding our children by sending them outside to play. The latest game they’re into is Batman Vs Superman, a solid spin-off from the mega blockbuster movie. I’m not sure that’s much of a battle either. Batman Vs Superman. One’s faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, the other fights a penguin and a very persistent clown. You know what I’d like to see: Batman Vs Superman Vs Alien Vs Predator. I’d also like to see actress Jessica Biel name her next kid Batmo – Batmo Biel.

Amid all the chaos there was some good news these holidays. Yesterday I

received a letter from some government department saying my speeding fine from January was outstanding. I’m not sure how they judge these things, but I took the compliment anyway.

My boy Noah and I had a discussion about rules and I suggested that rules were made to be broken. Not my rules of course. Maybe Mum’s rules are slightly malleable, but not mine. He said he didn’t think anything in this world was made to be broken, but that’s simply not true.

Take pinatas for example. Pinatas were specifically made to be broken. Glow sticks. They too were made to be broken.

You buy them at a school disco or a music festival, you snap them and they glow. Add to the list plates in a Greek restaurant, clay pigeons and Kit Kats.

And so it is with the good people at Copenhagen’s World famous Carlsberg brewery. They’ve broken the rules. What has always been a traditionally robust and untouchable much loved staple Denmark brew is now available in a mid-strength option and the results are actually pleasantly surprising.

Carlsberg has chosen our great country to be one of the first in the world to road test their new mid 3.5 per cent and it’s being brewed in SA under the strictest Carlsberg Denmark supervision. It’s basically the same full flavoured, full bodied, easy drinking, solidly refreshing beer you already know, but less alcohol.

The Carlsberg mid 3.5 is a bold move for the Copenhagen crew and they’ve succeeded in creating a solid, premium mid that’s a cracker when it comes to throwing back a few after you’ve mowed the lawn, played your heart out at cricket or you’re heading off to church. I give it 3.5 out of 5 thumbs up.

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MOTORING PREVIEW

PLENTY OF BANG FOR YOUR BUCK Peter Atkinson from AAP reviews the MERCEDES-BENZ A45 AMG.

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sually, driving a four-cylinder hatchback is not something that tends to set my pulse racing.

They’re generally practical, sensible and serviceable. And with the slow decline of the traditional Aussie sedan, they’ve become the go-to family transport for a growing number of families.

But I don’t normally mark them down

with red pen in my diary.

This one is different. This one, I’ve been looking forward to driving for almost as long as I can recall.

Mercedes-Benz’s wicked little A45 AMG has done for the four-cylinder hatchback what Donald Trump has done for political debates.

Perhaps the angriest car ever to wear the fabled three-point star, the A45 is a

long, long way from being your typical four-cylinder hatchback.

Our chance to sample it – finally – arrived recently with the release of a mid-model update of the entire Mercedes A-Class range. The refresh delivers improvements across all models – including some improved engines and upgraded technology.

In the case of the A45, it means a

handful of tweaks that further enhance its staggering performance, plus some additional safety technology and a few additional luxury items.

But really, it’s all about the engine.

Now, some people’s eyes glaze over when we start talking about power and performance figures. But the A45’s stats are worth dwelling on for a moment.

When the first A45 was released a couple of years ago, it boasted the most powerful four-cylinder production engine ever created. In its latest guise it’s even more so.

From just two litres of capacity, using direct injection and a twin-scroll turbocharger, it pumps out a mammoth 280 kilowatts and 475Nm. That’s an unheard of 140kW per litre.

Put another way, if its bigger AMG stablemates produced the same level of output from their 6.3-litre V8s, they’d produce 882 kilowatts of power.

What does that mean? Well, the A45 will scream (literally) from a standing start to the speed limit in a blurry 4.2 seconds.

We’re talking Ferrari territory here, folks.

The A45 is the kind of outcome you’d get if you left a group of mad, rev-head German scientists alone in a laboratory after a big night on the schnapps. Which, come to think of it, is pretty much what

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MOTORING

Mercedes-Benz did when it set its AMG engineers loose on the A45.

At its core is the standard Mercedes A-Class and all its inherently sensible, practical features.

So, despite its race-ready capability the A45 it can also ably double as a reasonable family vehicle during the week – managing decent fuel economy (about 7L/100km, but substantially better when driven with restraint); not to mention five doors, ample comfort for four adults (five at a pinch), plenty of interior storage compartments plus decent cargo space.

Its ride and handling characteristics are clearly biased toward its hard-edged personality, although the suspension settings can be softened using the Dynamic Select knob that adjusts ride, handling, steering, transmission and engine settings. It goes from mild to wild in the flick of the finger.

The wild end of the spectrum is now wilder than ever before in this new model, thanks to a Race setting that delivers ultimate urgency from engine and transmission.

The 4Matic all-wheel-drive system delivers power to all four wheels via a complex centre differential, adding an astonishing level of grip to the flat, predictable handling and ultra-stiff

chassis setup.

The A45’s steering is laser-sharp, turn-in unerringly quick and poised and its ability to recover from any road irregularities is reassuring. As with most cars of this pedigree, its capabilities extend considerably beyond the point at which most drivers’ bravery has run out.

Perhaps the most striking thing about the A45 is how ‘un-Mercedes’ it is.

Even its bigger, more expensive AMG siblings – like the C63 and E63 models that have become strong sellers in Australia – deliver their sledgehammer performance wrapped in the velvety smoothness of their big, purring V8 engines.

By contrast there’s an altogether more raspy, unpolished appeal to the A45. It sounds fabulous but abrasive at the same

time – a barking, squarking note from its big oval-shaped exhausts punctuated by a crackle and pop as the seven-speed sports transmission does its thing.

Despite the arsenal of go-fast improvements, the A45’s dynamic performance owes much to the excellence of the A-Class upon which it is based.

The fabulous Recaro sports seats, the flat-bottomed steering wheel and racy external spoilers and body kit don’t fully disguise the thoughtful cabin layout, smart ergonomics and cabin ambiance.

It also inherits one of the few design shortcomings of the standard A-Class - a lack of visibility when reversing, particularly around those attractive but obstructive rear pillars. Those pillars help deliver the A45’s squat, powerful stance but don’t help when you’re trying to squeeze into a tight parking space (despite the excellent reversing camera).

Beyond that, it’s very hard to find fault with this phenomenal little machine.

Of course, all this comes at a cost – $77,900 plus onroads – which is roughly double the entry-level price for a new A180. Still, that’s less than half of what you’ll pay for the next rung up the AMG ladder, so it’s still pretty decent buying.

Very definitely not your average four-cylinder hatchback.

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HOW FAST? Blindingly. Ridiculously.

Fabulously. It’s the fastest car of its type in the world and its performance rivals supercars costing five times as much.

HOW THIRSTY? If you drive it sensibly, you could manage better than 7L/100km.

But wasting a bit of extra fuel means enjoying one of the best driving experiences I can recall.

So bugger the fuel economy.

HOW MUCH? It costs $77,900. That’s either a very expensive small car (which it is) or the most bang for your buck of any vehicle on the road.

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PROPERTY

FIRST RATE A local agency has cleaned up at the Queensland First National Real Estate awards.

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“I am very proud of the team and we look forward to strong and positive 2016.’’

“After managing one award and sixth place last year, we are very happy with the improvement.

“We weren’t expecting to win so many so we are very pleased with it.’’

He credits the win to an improving real estate market and his hard-working team of 16 staff.

“I am very proud of the team and we look forward to strong and positive 2016,’’ he says.

Angell has a lengthy history in the industry – he launched his career in 1992 and says he loves his job.

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Sunshine Coast real estate agency has proved its high rating place in the market by cleaning up at last month’s Queensland First National Real Estate awards.

The First National Mooloolaba branch won eight gongs at the annual General Excellence and Marketing Awards, which celebrate the best of Queensland’s real estate performances over the past year.

The office placed third overall in the entire state and won the highest number of exclusive listings and settled sales in the residential large, commercial large and combined large office categories.

Mooloolaba also won the highest gross sales commission in the residential large office category and the highest gross sales and leasing commission in the commercial large office section.

The winners were announced on March 19 at a gala held at the Sofitel Brisbane.

Mooloolaba principal Paul Angell says he was surprised and pleased with the win.

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“The data for January showed that 2016 started on a rather sour for new home approvals,’’ Garrett said on Monday.

“Today’s figures show that growth returned during February.”

During February, new home building approvals rose by 3.1 per cent. This comprised a 1 per cent decline in detached house approvals but the more volatile multi-unit segment achieved growth of 7.7 per cent in approvals during the month.

During the 12 months to February, new dwelling approvals totalled 232,194.

• Perfect custom made home for the family • Large parents retreat with ensuite and built in robe • Another 3 large bedrooms with separate TV room and media rooms • Spacious open plan living and dining room • Extra large galley kitchen with stone benchtops • 901sqm corner block with plenty of side access • Walking distance to Meridan College, Parklands Tavern and shops

4 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR Inspect: Saturday 2:30-3:00pm Auction: This Saturday 9th April at 3:00pm, on site Web: Ref No. 122161606 Darren Ide 0408 549 457

View 24 hours / 7 days a week on www.realway.com.au Buderim 5445 2777 | Caloundra 5436 0700

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AUCTION RESULTS

Here’s a preview of hot auctions taking place on the Sunshine Coast in the next seven days:

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

132 MONS SCHOOL ROAD, BUDERIM Auction on site Sunday April 10 @ 3pm Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Dom Fernandez 0424 767 121 Mel Fernandez 0437 461 990

6 RINCA PLACE, KAWANA ISLAND in post auction negotiations / 4 bed, 3 bath, 3 car Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Kylie Tredrea 0402 240 687 John Skerlak 0413 441 834

196 MONS SCHOOL ROAD, BUDERIM Auction on site Saturday April 9 @ 2pm Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Glennis Schindler 0412 737 324 Kate Jewry 0404 817 916

14 FRANTI STREET, SIPPY DOWNS SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION $540,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Belle Property Buderim 5456 0219 Bevan Horsnell 0412 512 257

9/6 TARAWA STREET, KAWANA ISLAND Auction on site Saturday April 9 @ 10am Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Karen Jones 0405 122 526

83 OCEANIC DRIVE, WARANA in post auction negotiations / 4 bed, 4 bath, 3 car Team Godwin Real Estate 5444 0258 Minka Jenkins 0488 550 063 Luke Godwin 0438 713 414

9 HIGH PARK CRESCENT, LITTLE MOUNTAIN Auction on site Saturday April 9 @ 3pm RealWay Property Consultants 5436 0700 Darren Ide 0408 549 457 135 PARKYN PARADE, MOOLOOLABA Auction on site Saturday 9 April @ 11am @realty Paul Freney 0418 714 224 563 PETRIE CREEK ROAD, ROSEMOUNT Auction on site Saturday April 9 @ 2pm RE/MAX Realty Excellence 5470 7000 Barbara Banks 0419 760 492 Darren Rix 0416 188 259 318-324 UPPER ROSEMOUNT ROAD, ROSEMOUNT Auction on site Saturday April 9 @ 5pm RE/MAX Realty Excellence 5470 7000 Barbara Banks 0419 760 492 Darren Rix 0416 188 259

5 BURWOOD COURT, KULUIN $575,000 / 5 bed, 2 bath, 4 car Next Property Group, Craig Porter and Anne Wallace

LOT 7, 44 BERNHARDT PLACE, NINDERRY

LOT 1 LOWER MOUNT MELLUM ROAD, LANDSBOROUGH $230,000 / Vacant Land Next Property Group, John Skerlak

1/8 FORSTER PLACE, PELICAN WATERS

5 TURNBURY STREET, LITTLE MOUNTAIN $490,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Seaside Real Estate, Peter Crowe

20 KALOWENDHA AVENUE, PELICAN

27 MAROUBRA STREET, MAROOCHYDORE $666,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Next Property Group, Kate Jewry

Next Property Group, Andrew Dyce

21 JARRAH ST, MINYAMA $580,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Platinum Properties, Geoff Ohmsen

$210,000 / Vacant Land RE/MAX Realty Excellence, Barbara Banks

$415,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Seaside Real Estate, 0418 794 607

WATERS $555,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

66 MAHOGANY DRIVE, PELICAN WATERS $950,000 / 4 bed, 4 bath, 3 car Seaside Real Estate, Peter Crowe 4 RELIANCE PLACE, PELICAN WATERS

15 SIMONE COURT, MONKLAND $197,500 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Carolans First National Real Estate, Andy Sharma

$675,000 / 5 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

A list of what’s recently sold on the Coast:

19 TAMBORINE CLOSE, MOUNTAIN CREEK $425,000 / Vacant Land Platinum Properties, Steve Kealey

438 PETRIE CREEK ROAD, ROSEMOUNT

8/143 BURNETT ST, BUDERIM $347,000 / 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car RE/MAX Realty Excellence, Tracy Fishburn

11 HONEYBEE LANE, NAMBOUR $220,000 / Vacant Land Next Property Group, Robyne Williams

Brendan McGill

6 DONNELLY PLACE, CALOUNDRA WEST $455,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car RealWay Property Consultants Caloundra, Cameron Dart

3 NORA COURT, NAMBOUR $405,000 / 6 bed, 2 bath Carolans First National Real Estate, Andy Sharma

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69 PARSONS RD, FOREST GLEN $726,000 / 4 bed, 3 bath, 3 car RE/MAX Realty Excellence, Chris Ryan

1/21 REILLY ROAD, NAMBOUR $315,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Carolans First National Real Estate, Andy Sharma

Darren Rix

8 WILLS AVENUE, GOLDEN BEACH $530,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Seaside Real Estate, Di Hurman

10A REILLY ROAD, NAMBOUR $357,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Carolans First National Real Estate, Jim O’Connell

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Next Property Group, Kerri Johnston

$500,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Next Property Group, Robyne Williams and

287 UPPER ROSEMOUNT RD, $610,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car RE/MAX Realty Excellence, Barbara Banks and

4 WILLAROO COURT, WURTULLA $950,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 4 car RE/MAX Realty Excellence, Jane Costanza *As supplied by contributing real estate agencies

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BUDERIM BEAUTY

13 Farnwyn Court, Buderim ON-TOP BUDERIM, CUL DE SAC LOCATION Architect-designed, split-level family home featuring versatile dual-living opportunities or independent home-based business options appealing to a wide-range of buyers.

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25 RIM ROAD, BUDERIM 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Listed at $1,195,000 Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Craig Porter 0411 554 880 Anne Wallace 0418 769 466

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563 PETRIE CREEK ROAD, ROSEMOUNT 3 bed, 3 bath, 3 car Auction on site Saturday April 9 @ 2pm RE/MAX Buderim 5476 7654 Darren Rix 0416 188 259 & Barbara Banks 0419 760 492

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Botanical style garden with spring fed dam. Ten minutes to Maroochydore by boat or road.

BRAND NEW DUPLEX HOME – PRIVATE SALE – KULUIN 2 Crows Ash Place, KULUIN Perfect for those wanting to downsize and upgrade, investors or families. The open plan living and dining area flows to a peaceful east facing the Tallow Wood Drive 2 3 2 Environmental Park. There is even side access for an extra car, boat, caravan or trailer.

• Kitchens with stone benches, stainless • Two bathrooms including ensuite OFFERS OVER $439,000 steel appliances, plumbing for fridges • Wool carpets, vinyl plank flooring OPEN FOR INSPECTION • Low maintenance brick and • Security screens all round SATURDAY 10.30-11.30AM Colourbond roof • Three bedrooms with walk-in SUNDAY 10.30-11.30AM • Shops and school minutes away and wardrobes Please call Gavin Smith • Solar hot water system with electrical an easy walk 0413 834 484 back up

homes and land for sale Indicative image of Mackenzie waterfront views

18 Mackenzie Drive. Large northerly facing waterfront.

Stunning Metroliving terrace home by Metricon

• Take a drive around our Mackenzie Precinct and you will see nothing but SOLD signs. This larger home site is one of the remaining few opportunities for you secure your waterfront dream within this beautiful residential precinct.

• Secure 120 Sunshine Cove Way today and you can work with Metricon to personalise the interior finishes and colours - making this house your home!

• Ready to build on, this block offers generous setbacks providing you with a fabulous array of home design & building options to make the most of your exclusive lakefront position.

• By locating the kitchen, dining, main living area, study and master bedroom upstairs, this floorplan rewards with generous open plan living, balcony views and additional privacy.

• Boasting panoramic views across to Savannah, direct access to the lakefront and just a few minutes walk to Sunshine Cove’s Wises community park, our boardwalk and bikeways.

• Two more bedrooms located downstairs, complete with walk in robes, provided plenty of room for your children and guests. Air conditioned with fans throughout for year round comfort.

• Imagine securing your waterfront lifestyle in the heart of Maroochydore. Best be quick!

• A second outdoor entertaining downstairs accessed via leisure room. Perfect for family BBQ’s.

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This home is ready for you to move into and enjoy the inner city lifestyle, or place on the lucrative Maroochydore rental market. Ideally located minutes from Wises community park and the lakeside boardwalk. It’s perfect!

• Open plan living, flows from kitchen through dining and lounge to outdoor area.

• Study or office nook upstairs.

• Ducted AC throughout, with blinds and curtains to maximise cooling. Fans in all bedrooms.

• Low maintenance, fully tiled bathrooms • Corner allotment adds space and loads of natural light.

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• Decked area for outdoor entertaining, loads of room.

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AUCTION BUSINESS OR LEISURE? THE ULTIMATE 30 ACRE LIFESTYLE PROPERTY 223 Dales Road, Chevallum Everything you could ever want in a dream lifestyle acreage property is on offer here. A contemporary home with all the mod cons you would expect and deserve, combined with 30 of the most beautiful acres you’re likely to find and all just 16 minutes to Mooloolaba or Maroochydore CBD. Previously this stunning property was successfully operating as the very well respected ’Chevallum Turf Farm’ and can be again if you desire. A complete prospectus of the business opportunity is available on request. The property could also be easily transformed to become a ‘Horse Haven’ or any other myriad of uses. Call or email Craig for more information.

4 Bed | 2 Bath | 7 Car

• 30 stunning acres • 2 extra-large and deep dams • Business opportunity • 4 bed plus large functional office • 3 car internal garage • Machinery sheds, tractors optional • Close to schools

Auction: On site, Saturday April 23rd at 12pm Inspect: Saturday 10-10.45am Craig Porter 0411 554 880

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AUCTION A FIRST FOR THE ISLAND - AUCTION THIS SATURDAY 9/6 Tarawa Street, Kawana Island This is it! On Saturday, the first brand new luxury home available in the ‘Promenade’, an exclusive, boutique, deepwater gated estate, goes to auction. Showcasing innovative contemporary architecture, indulgent materials, prestige inclusions and supreme attention to detail. This residence is complemented by direct deepwater access to the ocean, private marina berth and panoramic water vistas. This abode sets the standard for the future of unsurpassed, secure, waterfront living. Please accept this as Karen’s invitation to join her for complimentary coffee and cake, while you participate in this experience.

4 Bed | 3 Bath | 2+ Car

• Direct deepwater ocean access • Private marina berth • Beautiful abundant water views • High end appliances and inclusions • Decadent master suite & dressing room • Guest bedroom with ensuite • State of the art security

Auction: On site, Saturday April 9th at 10am Inspect: Saturday from 9.30am Karen Jones 0405 122 526

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AUCTION A BREATH OF THE MEDITERRANEAN! 132 Mons School Road, Buderim Being true to the Mediterranean roots, there is a decorative use of wrought iron, arch windows, beautiful balconies and complementing gardens that all add to the exotic experience which is captured by 132 Mons School Road. The perfect fusion of indoor/outdoor has been achieved! You must come and see, to appreciate how well this home exists with its natural surroundings. The Sunshine Coast lifestyle absolutely embraces the Mediterranean influence! Make your intentions clear - will be submitting offers immediately!

4 Bed | 3 Bath | 2 Car

• Breathtaking views • Maginificent pool with spa • Command automated irrigation system • Plenty of space for caravan/boat • Manicured gardens • Huge double garage • North-east aspect

Auction: On site, Sunday April 10th at 3pm Inspect: Saturday 1.30-2pm & Sunday from 2.30pm Dom Fernandez 0424 767 121 Mel Fernandez 0437 461 990

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AUCTION SWEEPING VIEWS TO THE COAST 12 Honeyeater Close, Buderim Thanks to the owners great foresight and hard work which involved demolishing and rebuilding from the ground floor. There now stands a majestic three level lifestyle entertainer with a sleek modern/industrial façade! Complete with inspirational views, that all Sunshine Coast residents dream to wake up to! So other than just an awesome home, what makes an ideal location better?

Obviously close proximity to everything! All major schools, Sunshine Plaza, Mooloolaba, transport and the famous beaches - the list is endless. A home of this calibre will suit many, so please make your intentions clear, so not to miss out! We will be submitting offers immediately!

4 Bed | 4 Bath | 2 Car

• Quiet cul-de-sac • Stunning views from both levels • Space for boat/caravan • Huge double garage • Close proximity to everything • Glamorous parent’s retreat • Low maintenance living

Auction: On site, Saturday April 16th at 11am Inspect: Saturday 3-3.30pm Dom Fernandez 0424 767 121 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

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AUCTION MORE AFFORDABLE THAN YOU THINK – WILL BE SELLING THIS WEEKEND! 196 Mons School Road, Buderim

4 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

This home will instantly impress you with its standard of build. With an idyllic north-east aspect, this property has plenty of features on offer. Starting with wide hallways offering a wonderful breezeway, this home also has a spacious formal lounge and stunning kitchen, all looking out upon the balcony and rainforest backdrop. Featuring three oversized bedrooms and a large office, the main level offers a casual dining area and media room or extra lounge. With high ceilings, wide corridors and air conditioning – it is the perfect home for our Sunshine Coast climate. Only 10 minutes to the Maroochydore CBD! Inspect to be impressed!

• 4th bedroom/teenagers’ retreat • High ceilings and air conditioning • 1,756m2 of nature and rainforest • Workshop on lower level • Room for a pool • Side access for boat, van or trailer • 10 minutes to Maroochydore

Auction: On site, Saturday April 9th at 2pm Inspect: Saturday from 1.30pm Glennis Schindler 0412 737 324 Kate Jewry 0404 817 916

GENEROUS ISLAND LIVING 6 Grenada Way, Kawana Island Step beyond the front entrance gate onto the timber walkway and you are immediately surrounded by tropical gardens in your own private hidden oasis. The large timber door entrance opens to an expansive five bedroom home plus office with approximately 320m2 under roof. The homes centres around the open plan living zones consisting of a sunken family lounge and an L-shaped living, kitchen and dining area with views out to the landscaped gardens and inground salt water pool.

Entertaining on a large scale will be easy with the six burner gas cooktop and ample sized kitchen bench and storage space. If you are looking for a generous sized family home then inspect today!

5+ Bed | 3 Bath | 2 Car

• Tropical oasis with inground pool • Expansive home with 320m2 under roof • Office or 6th bedroom • Large open plan living areas • Walk to Double Bay cafes and parks • Close to new Hospital Precinct

Price: Buyers in the $700,000’s Inspect: Saturday 10-10.45am Kylie Tredrea 0402 240 687 John Skerlak 0413 441 834

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THE WATERFRONT LIFESTYLE YOU DESERVE FOR UNDER $1 MILLION Riviera Place, Brightwater (Mountain Creek) Don’t compromise! A select few, ocean access, waterfront blocks are now available. Sometimes to get exactly what you want in life, you have to go out and make it happen. This is the perfect opportunity for you to create the lifestyle your family deserves, build the home that meets all your needs and more.

All blocks enjoy access to the ocean, beautiful water vistas and are surrounded by upmarket homes.

Imagine the convenience of just stepping onto your own private pontoon and being in Mooloolaba in minutes. Brightwater has fabulous amenities including schools, waterfront hotel, shopping and more.

Your perfect waterfront lifestyle has never been so affordable or so attainable.

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• Brightwater’s final waterfront land release • Space for your own private pontoon • Ocean access, north facing • Build your dream lifestyle!

• Entertain by the pool or relax on your deck • Close to Mooloolaba waterways • Just 9 blocks remain - be quick

Price: Land from $468,000 Inspect: Anytime by appointment Karen Jones 0405 122 526 Kylie Tredrea 0402 240 687

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PRIVATE AND STYLISH TROPICAL LIVING - 5 MINUTES TO BUDERIM VILLAGE 52 Mons School Road, Mons

5 Bed | 2+ Bath | 3 Car

This elegant, spacious home is perfectly positioned on a level, private 1006m block and has been designed to offer the perfect blend of relaxed, stylish living, quality entertaining and natural privacy.

Prepare to be impressed from the moment you arrive at this stunning home which showcases a sophisticated and spacious design and features quality fixtures and fittings throughout. Impeccably presented with multiple living and entertainment areas, this property will appeal to those seeking a convenient lifestyle in a prime location. Ideally located only minutes to the highway, the iconic Buderim village, Sunshine Coast Grammar and Matthew Flinders.

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• Enviable poolside Balinese living • Extensive lawn area ideal for children • Undercover entertainment area • Triple garage with internal entry • Ample room for the boat/caravan • Spectacular views • Adjoining 40 acres of rainforest reserve

Price: Buyers in the low $1,000,000’s Inspect: By appointment Anne Wallace 0418 769 466

DESIRABLE ALEX AMBIENCE - STROLL TO THE OCEAN 11 Aquarius Place, Alexandra Headland

5 Bed | 3 Bath | 2 Car

Perfectly embracing our coastal lifestyle is this stunning architectural residence. With a beautiful sundrenched open plan design, lower level master suite, outdoor alfresco dining, numerous separate living areas and abundant off-street parking. A meticulously presented seaside entertainer, with all the best of Alex moments away.

Price: Price on application Inspect: Saturday 2-2.45pm Karen Jones 0405 122 526

SOPHISTICATED BEACHSIDE TOWNHOME 5/21 Mudjimba Esplanade, Mudjimba

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

Meticulously renovated this exquisite beachside town home oozes style and sophistication. Perfect as a holiday home or permanent living everything is at your door step for a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Commanding a prime position overlooking the beachfront parklands and Mudjimba Surf Club this property presents excellent value. Your inspection will delight.

Price: Offers over $695,000 Inspect: Saturday 10-10.45am Kylie Tredrea 0402 240 687

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9 HIGH PARK CRESCENT, LITTLE MOUNTAIN 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Auction on site Saturday April 9 @ 3pm RealWay Caloundra 5436 0700 Darren Ide 0408 549 457

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UNIT 7 ‘MARINER ON THE PACIFIC’ 10-12 MARINA WALK

Magnificent Ocean Front Penthouse Views reach from Point Cartwright right along the beachfront past Coolum and on to Noosa.

You really are ‘ON TOP OF THE WORLD’. Great facilities consist of a lift, pool, spa and rooftop BBQ area. As you enter this elegant unit, the views just coax you through, past the neat kitchen and dining area, down to the lounge and out to the large balcony. Spacious master bedroom enjoys ‘pillow views’. Come back, there are more views to be enjoyed – take the internal staircase to your private rooftop. Other points: lift access to roof top, 2 car parks and lockup storage, ideal for permanent living or holiday investment. For weekends, or weeks on end of enjoyment!

AUCTION Sunday April 17 at 1:30pm, on site INSPECT Saturday 1:00 -1:30pm and Wednesday 5:30 - 6:00pm MOOLOOLABA 07 5444 0800 JEAN HAMER 0419 034 500 WEB www.fnmooloolaba.com.au

MAROOCHYDORE UNIT 99 ‘REGENTS LAND NO. 2’ 19 ARWEN STREET

$295,000 NEG.

Need a quiet, pet friendly place to call home?

• Two bedrooms with built in robes, main has a bay window • Bathroom with bath, separate shower, good sized vanity • Open plan kitchen, dining and lounge, air conditioned and ceiling fans • Private north facing patio, garden shed and vegetable garden • Very low body corporate fees and pet friendly • Garage has remote access, plenty of storage, solar panels • Situated in a quiet lane, all neatly manicured • Close to schools and transport INSPECT Saturday & Sunday 11:00 - 11:45am

MOOLOOLABA 07 5444 0800 SUZANNE ANNABEL 0411 106 791 WEB www.fnmooloolaba.com.au

Beerwah - 5494 6444

Maroochydore - 5444 0800

Nambour - 5441 1344

Caloundra - 5438 2166

Mooloolaba - 5444 0800

Sippy Downs - 5450 1515

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• Beautiful bamboo flooring with 2700mm ceilings

• Guest bedroom located downstairs with ensuite and WIR

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• Caesar stone bench tops, 900mm gas hob and electric oven

• All bathrooms feature floor to ceiling tiles

• Multiply living areas on both levels inc. media room and study

• Located in a quite cul-de-sac and positioned on a 653m2 block

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• Fully fenced property provides a safe, secure and private haven

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ositioned on a level, private 1006-square metre block this home includes quality fixtures and fittings. Multiple living and entertainment areas. Upstairs is the large master suite which includes a WIR, ensuite with luxury spa and access to the north facing balcony which boasts sea views to Mt Coolum. The additional 4 bedrooms are serviced by a bathroom. Conveniently located only minutes to the highway, the iconic Buderim village, Sunshine Coast Grammar and Matthew Flinders.

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Colorbond roof, insulated and 6-star energy rated. Fans, flyscreens to all windows and sliding doors. Carpets to all bedrooms and tiles in all other areas. Turfed and landscaped, fullyfenced. The 173-square metre home is located on a 375-square metre block.

Situated in the new Flame Tree Pocket Estate in the heart of the education precinct including the University of the Sunshine Coast.

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ROSEMOUNT, 318-324 Upper Rosemount Road

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• Total peace and privacy assured • Possibility for subdivision

For more details visit realtyexcellence.com.au ID: 14862755

• 120,000 litres of rain water tanks • Close to beach, airport and shops • School bus service available

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• Genuine value acreage suitable for horses

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• Immaculately presented home with elevated northerly aspect

For more details visit www.realtyexcellence.com.au ID: 14425175

• Short drive to schools state and private • Optional tax advantages with mango orchard • Quiet location approximately 200m from the road • Modern kitchen with stone benches and stainless steel appliances

Realty Excellence

• Owners genuine about selling and prepared to meet the market

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Ocean Access From Your Back Yard

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This approximately 2 acre river front property with its owner boat ramp gives access to all the water sports of the Maroochy River with the added privacy of living on acreage. This truely rare property will be sold at auction.

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Darren Rix 0416 188 259 Barbara Banks 0419 760 492

• 7532sqm with deep water access • Beautifully renovated home • Extensive north facing outdoor entertaining area • 10 minutes to Maroochydore by boat or road • Botanical style garden with spring fed dam • Sellers have purchased elsewhere and will meet the market

Buderim 5476 7654

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Proudly marketed by Barbara Banks 0419 760 492 and Darren Rix 0416 188 259

MAROOCHY RIVER, Lots 1 & 2 Burtons Road

Riverfront Acreage Here is your opportunity to live on the river, fish from your back yard or just indulge

Auction: Saturday 23rd April at 1pm, on site Inspect: Saturday and Sunday 3.00 - 3.45pm

in all the water sports you can think of. 11.3 ha for lot 1 or 5.9ha for lot 2 mean you

Barbara Banks 0419 760 492 Darren Rix 0416 188 259

can set up your perfect home just how you want it • Seller prepared to meet the market

For more details visit www.realtyexcellence.com.au ID: 14986445

• Lot 2 comes with elevated house site complete • Large acreage with absolute river frontage • Private location with northern aspect to river • Short drive into Bli Bli

Realty Excellence

• Offers prior to auction welcome

TOWEN MOUNTAIN, 151 Towen Mountain Road

Owner Says ‘SELL NOW’ - $100k Under Replacement

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been beautifully built, but with other priorities the owner is prepared to sell well

Darren Rix 0416 188 259 Barbara Banks 0419 760 492

under replacement value for a quick sale.

• Total peace and privacy guaranteed, 200m from road

For more details visit www.realtyexcellence.com.au ID: 14746795

• 61,000 litres of tank water plus spring fed dam • Two large sheds top shed with three phase power • Established rainforest style garden • 5 minutes to Woombye

Realty Excellence

• This is great value buying and will sell fast

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PROPERTY

ALEX HEADLAND LIFESTYLE

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ocated in the Golden Triangle of Alexandra Headland. The home’s decor and design inspire a resort lifestyle with the use of organic materials such as hardwood timber flooring, terracotta tiles and earthy tones.

Multiple living areas upstairs and downstairs. Professionally landscaped gardens. Situated within a two minute walk to the patrolled swimming and surf beach, less than five minutes to the Alex Surf Club and less than 10 minutes walk to Mooloolaba.

11 LEO CRESCENT, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Please contact agent Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Karen Jones 0405 122 526

Proudly marketed by Barbara Banks 0419 760 492 and Darren Rix 0416 188 259

ROSEMOUNT, 357 Paynters Creek Road

Acreage Living In ‘Rosemount’ This 6000m2 block is near level - very easy to build on and plenty of room to have a huge shed. Comparable blocks in Rosemount have sold for considerable higher than the asking price of this block.

• A small vegetation covenant ensures your privacy • Elevated block - enjoy the expansive rural views

Inspect: Agent on site 10.00 - 10.45am Saturday and Sunday Price: $405,000

Barbara Banks 0419 760 492 Darren Rix 0416 188 259 For more details visit www.realtyexcellence.com.au ID:14986455

• Here you have a safe haven away from city • Beaches, schools, university, hospitals all within an easy drive • Here you can create a wonderful environment for your family

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Suite 4/68 Jessica Boulevard, Minyama

Ph: 5444 0258

www.teamgodwin.com.au

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WOOMBYE 16 DINMORE STREET

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Defined By Elegance Is This Hidden Gem With A Bonus Separate Cottage The tranquil home spans over 2 levels with the bedrooms and living area on the upper level along with the kitchen which looks over the front balcony and through to the lush surrounds. The lower level offers multiple living zones which include a huge games room with built in bar.

There is a separate, fully self-contained cottage that is currently being rented and returns over $10,000 a year and passive income.

• Peaceful and private - hidden away from the street • Stunning elegant home over 2 levels with 9ft ceilings • Separate fully self-contained cottage • 1214m2 of land with mature trees • Games room and bar • 4kw Solar Panels • 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 4 car parking

Auction Saturday 30th April at 11am, Onsite View: Saturday 10:00 - 10:45am Web: www.teamgodwin.com.au Contact: Minka Jenkins 0488 550 063 Luke Godwin 0438 713 414

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PARREARRA 74 SUNBIRD CHASE

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Wide Water Vantage Point On Sunbird Positioned on the northern tip of this sought after waterway sits this gracious home

The property itself is ready for your touch, whether you give it just a

that is ready for you to come and enjoy it’s magnificent location. Whether you are

lick and tick or completely renovate, it is currently very liveable. With

Auction Saturday 23rd April at 10am, Onsite View: Saturday 1:00 - 1:45pm water sports mad, or a fisherman, this is a lifestyle change without the price. All the 4 bedrooms, 3 living zones and an open kitchen it is a wonderful Web: www.teamgodwin.com.au main living areas face the canal so it doesn’t matter if you are upstairs or down you can entry into a brilliant street. There is something to be said about living Contact: Minka Jenkins 0488 550 063 enjoy the vista. Completing this picture is a beautiful pool area with Balinese hut. on the water, and that is the feeling of relaxation and the serenity.

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PROPERTY

CLASSIFIEDS RENTALS

HOUSES FOR SALE Real Estate

2/18 Blackall St, WOOMBYE

5442 1888

OPEN FOR INSPECTIONS & BEST BUYS WOOMBYE: 5 Moodie Court Sat 11-11.40

PALMWOODS PARADISE Privac Privacy Priv acy y an and d pe peac peace. ace e. F Fully ully ul ly u usable sabl sa ble e ge gent gently ntly ly ssloping lopi lo pin ng acre reag age e su surr rrou ound n ed by rainforest. rain ra info fore rest st Mo M re tha an 200 20 acreage surrounded More than mango trees and plenty of room for horses or riding motorbikes. Well presented home with elevated northerly aspect. Short drive to schools state and private. Quiet location approximately 200 metres from the road. Modern kitchen with stone benches and stainless steel appliances.

239A CHEVALLUM ROAD, PALMWOODS 4+ bed, 2 bath, 3 car Offers over $900,000 RE/MAX Buderim 5476 7654 Darren Rix 0416 188 259 Barbara Banks 0419 760 492

PARREARRA HOME All th All the e ma main in lliving ivin iv ing g ar area areas eass face face tthe he ccanal anal so o it doesn’t matt tter er iiff yo you u are are up upst stai airs rs o down wn you you can ca enjoy matter upstairs orr do the vista. Ideally positioned on the northern tip of this sought after waterway. Includes 4 bedrooms, 3 living zones and an open kitchen. Pool area with Balinese hut. Easy walking distance to the new Kawana Shopping World. Only ten minutes to the billion dollar hospital precinct and the Mooloolaba Esplanade .

74 SUNBIRD CHASE, PARREARRA 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Auction on site Saturday April 23 @ 10am Team Godwin 5444 0258 Minka Jenkins 0488 550 063

MERIDAN PLAINS $360pw 1 1 2 Unit near meridian schools, close to tavern and local shops. Good sized bedrooms with built ins. Air conditioner in living area and ceiling fans in bedrooms.

Fully fenced. Small pet. Available now.

2 1 2 KAWANA ISLAND $410pw Lovely spacious unit offers air conditioning in the main.

Large kitchen and great sized lounge room. Fully fenced.

Minimum maintenance property. Available now.

MAROOCHYDORE $410pw 1 2 3 In the heart of Maroochydore perfect for house or work space. Air conditioning throughout property with a generous sized living area combined with a double garage. Pets on application. Available now.

MERIDAN PLAINS $430pw 2 2 3 Duplex with large bedrooms. Handy distance to schools and amenities. This duplex offers air-conditioning and ceiling fans. Lovely fenced courtyard. Modern appliances with plenty of storage space. Available 21 April.

WURTULLA $430pw 1 2 4 Family home with solar power electricity. Fully tiled throughout. Close to park and shops. Large outside shed and covered pergola. This property is a must to inspect!

Pets on application. Available now.

LITTLE MOUNTAIN $440pw 2 2 3 Brand new unit close to schools and shopping centre. Air conditioning and ceiling fans. Plenty of storage area.

Lawns and garden maintenance included. Must see property. Pets on application. Available now.

CALOUNDRA $445pw 2 1 4 House sized duplex close to beaches and boardwalk.

Minutes from Caloundra precinct, restaurants and cafes.

Spacious living at its finest with air conditioning throughout. Available now.

BOKARINA $450pw 2 4 3 Beachside home with ensuite offers large tiled family room and air-conditioning. Good sized backyard for family activities. Walk to school and supermarkets. Pets on application. Must to inspect. Available now.

PARREARRA $465pw 3 2 3 Modern family home plus study near Kawana Island. Fully fenced and easy care grounds. Open plan home. Master bedroom with ensuite. Lock up garage. No pets.

Available now.

KAWANA ISLAND $470pw 2 2 3 This beautifully presented family home has so much to offer. The property has immaculately presented interior and features air conditioning and open plan living.

Mowing included. Available now.

1 1 4 MAROOCHYDORE $470pw This home is set on the second level and is ideally located in the heart of Maroochydore. Ideal for someone who works from home as there is an office space separate from the home. No pets. Available now.

2 2 3 MOUNTAIN CREEK $470pw Brightwater home offers ducted air conditioning throughout. Skylight and stone benches. Rainwater tank and pump to reduce water charges. Fully fenced. Quick access to schools, parks and shops. Available now.

MERIDAN PLAINS $495pw 2 2 5 Huge family home in Kawana forest. Office and a ‘Mud room’ off garage. Open plan kitchen and living area with air conditioning. Large yard for activities. Separate media room. Pets on application. Available 29 April.

WARANA $500pw 2 2 4 Secure beachside living with pool. Fantastic home not to be missed. Walk to beach and close to nearby transport.

Ceiling fans throughout. Pets on application.

Available 15 April.

2 2 4 KAWANA ISLAND $500pw Modern design family home in quiet cul-de-sac. This property offers two separate living areas. Quality appliances. Huge covered outdoor area. Dishwasher, ceiling fans, fully fenced. Pets on application.

Available now.

BOKARINA $550pw 2 2 3 Fully furnished home with in ground pool. Tranquil fenced garden with lovely outdoor area. Freshly renovated kitchen. Built in robes and TV in main bedroom. 6 month lease with possible extension.

Available now.

2 1 BIRTINYA $650pw 4 Wow factor home with plenty of room. Open plan and separate media room. Stainless steel appliances.

Undercover entertaining area. Study nook . Fully fenced low maintenance yard. Available now.

KAWANA ISLAND $695pw 2 4 4 Stylish Island lifestyle home offers spacious ambiance.

High ceilings and timber deck to pool. Walk in robe in main bedroom. Open plan living with tinted windows throughout. Must to view! Available now

Neat and tidy lowest brick home. 3 brms, 1 bathroom, open plan living plus two outdoor entertaining areas. A single carport + workshop and a fully fenced yard (701m2) block. Presents well, great 1st home or investment to add to your portfolio. $369,500

WEST WOOMBYE: 40-44 Kalang Drive Sat 11-11.40 Quiet small acreage (1.5acres) Immaculate, stylish + modern improvements. 4 brms, 2 bath + 1 car accomm + 4 c/port. Ig pool, outdoor entertaining. Scenic range views & Priced to Sell at Mid $600,000’s privacy.

WOOMBYE: 20 Dinmore St

Sat 12-12.40

Location, location! Sought after in Woombye.

4 brm, 3bathroom home – stylishly refurbed.

Charm, character & style, ideal for the growing family. Upstairs/downstairs – drive through garage, workshop, established trees $445,000 & more.

PALMWOODS: 6 Taronga St

Sat 12-12.40

Well maintained & presented stylish 3 brm, 2 bathroom home.

Priced to Sell $419,000 PALMWOODS: 38 Rainbird Crt

Sat 1-1.40

Feature filled property 4 brms, 2 bath, 3 bay shed, plus pool.

$535,000 PALMWOODS: 230 Landershute Rd Open Sat 2-2.40 One of the best value, affordable horse/ livestock suitable properties available! 2 storey home, extensively refurbished, 4 brms, study, 2 bath, 2 living, 2 car + 3 c/port. 9acres, dam + more! Mid – Higher $600,000 range.

WOOMBYE: 114 Diddillibah Rd Sat 2-2.40 Home + granny flat + 3 acres. Unique and stylish. Room for the extended family, only 15 mins to beaches & a short drive to Woombye.

5 brms, 3 bath, 3 living, verandah, fireplace & Offers over $650,000 more.

BUDERIM: 4/123-125 King

St Sat 3-3.40

Downstairs unit located within walking distance to local shops & facilities. Situated in a block of 5 with communal grass area. 2 brms, 1 bath, 1 car, easy, low maintenance.

Wont last long. $315,000 Gary De Paoli 0408 731 412 John Pyne 0418 710 209 Kirk Patrick 0439 395 599 Virginia Brown 0400 763 837

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TV GUIDE

ABC (CH2)

SEVEN (CH6)

WIN (CH8)

TEN (CH52)

SBS (CH3)

FRIDAY

6pm Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Tony Robinson’s Time Walks: Fremantle.

8.30 Grantchester. (M) A lecturer’s suspicious death is investigated.

9.15 Silent Witness. (MA15+) 10.20 Lateline.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

Joh meets up with Bindi Irwin for a special tour of Australia Zoo. 8.30 Swimming. Australian Championships. Day 2. From SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre, Adelaide.

10.30 To Be Advised.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 6.

South Sydney Rabbitohs v Sydney Roosters. From ANZ Stadium, Sydney.

10.10 MOVIE Last Man Standing.

(1996) (M) Bruce Willis, Bruce Dern, William Sanderson.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Living Room.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 9.30 MOVIE Hancock. (2008) (M) Will Smith, Jason Bateman, Charlize Theron. A public-relations expert tries to help a superhero.

11.25 The Project.

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.30 Rome: The World’s First Superpower. (PG) 8.25 Mummies Alive: The Inca Maiden. (PG) 9.20 Rise Of The Machines: Super Airship.

10.15 SBS World News Late Edition.

SATURDAY

6.30pm Gardening Australia.

7.00 News.

7.30 Father Brown. (PG) 8.20 DCI Banks. (M) DCI Banks suffers a massive personal loss.

9.05 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery: Kerri-Anne Kennerley. Julia spends a day with Kerri-Anne Kennerley.

9.35 Janet King. (M)

6pm Seven News.

7.00 MOVIE Iron Man. (2008) (PG) Robert Downey Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges.

9.30 Swimming. Australian Championships. Day 3. From SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre, Adelaide.

11.00 MOVIE Killer Elite.

(2011) (MA15+)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 MOVIE Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. (2008) (PG) Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer.

8.45 MOVIE Transformers. (2007) (M) Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel.

11.45 MOVIE Gang Related.

(1997) (MA15+)

6pm Jamie’s Thirty Minute Meals.

6.30 Bondi Vet. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE Mr. Peabody & Sherman. (2014) (PG) Ty Burrell, Max Charles, Ariel Winter. A dog and his friend go on a time travelling adventure.

9.20 To Be Advised.

11.20 48 Hours: Crazy Love. (M)

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Martin Shaw. Martin Shaw investigates his family history.

8.40 MOVIE Born On The Fourth Of July. (1989) Tom Cruise, Kyra Sedgwick. After an idealistic young American enlists in the Vietnam War, he returns home a quadriplegic.

SUNDAY

6pm Australian Story.

6.30 Compass.

7.00 ABC News.

7.40 David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef: Builders.

8.40 Call The Midwife. (M) Two school friends are reunited.

9.40 Stephen Fry: Out There. (M) 10.45 The Weekly. (M)

6pm Seven News.

7.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) Hosted

by Manu Feildel and Pete Evans.

8.30 Sunday Night. Current affairs program, hosted by Melissa Doyle.

9.30 The Blacklist. (M) Thieves try to steal a nuclear weapon.

10.30 Odyssey. (M) 11.30 Royal Pains. (M)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 You’re Back In The Room.

Hosted by Daryl Somers.

8.15 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.15 MOVIE Prisoners. (2013) (MA15+) Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard.

A man’s daughter goes missing.

6pm Family Feud: Sunday.

6.30 Scorpion. (PG) 7.30 Modern Family.

8.30 The People V. OJ Simpson. (M) 9.30 NCIS: New Orleans. (M) An Australian lieutenant is murdered.

10.30 Limitless.

11.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M)

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.30 Egypt’s Lost Queens. Explores the lives of four female pharaohs.

8.30 Vietnam: The War That Made Australia: Bodycount. (M) Part 2 of 3.

9.30 Inside Heston’s World. (M) Part 2 of 4.

10.30 Terror In Little Saigon.

MONDAY

6pm Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story.

8.30 Four Corners. Hosted by Sarah Ferguson.

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

9.35 Q&A.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) Hosted

by Manu Feildel and Pete Evans.

9.00 Swimming. Australian Championships. Day 5. From SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre, Adelaide.

11.00 Grey’s Anatomy. (M)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (M) 8.30 Reno Rumble. (PG) Hosted by Scott Cam. 10.00 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners: Country House Rescue. (PG) 11.00 I Am Innocent. (M)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 All-Star Family Feud.

8.30 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Great Debate. Comedians debate a contentious topic.

10.00 To Be Advised.

11.00 Elementary.

6pm Italian Food Safari.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Brain With David Eagleman: Who Will We Be? (PG) 8.35 Royal Navy School. Recruits enter the fifth week of training.

9.35 Sex Diaries: Gigolos. (M) 10.30 SBS World News Late Edition.

TUESDAY

6pm Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Catalyst. (PG) 8.30 Keeping Australia Alive: Children Are Our Future. (PG) Meet Professor Roy Kimble.

9.30 Foreign Correspondent.

10.00 Meet The Mavericks.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) Hosted

by Manu Feildel and Pete Evans.

9.00 Swimming. Australian Championships. Day 6. From SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre, Adelaide.

11.00 Quantico. (M)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (M) Follows four newly married couples.

8.40 Reno Rumble. (PG) Hosted by Scott Cam. 9.50 Beauty And The Beach. Takes a look at cosmetic surgery in Thailand.

11.50 Extra.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Bondi Rescue.

8.00 Territory Cops.

8.30 NCIS. An attempt to abduct Ducky is foiled by a marine.

9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles.

10.30 NCIS: LA. (M) 11.30 The Project.

6pm Italian Food Safari.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (PG) 8.30 Insight. Presented by Jenny Brockie.

9.30 Dateline.

10.00 SBS World News Late Edition.

WEDNESDAY

7pm News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery.

8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (M) Hosted by Charlie Pickering.

9.00 Luke Warm Sex. (M) 9.30 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 10.00 Comedy Up Late.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Evie confronts Tank.

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) Hosted

by Manu Feildel and Pete Evans.

9.00 Swimming. Australian Championships. Day 7. From SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre, Adelaide.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 The Big Bang Theory. The gang head to a cabin in the woods.

8.30 The NRL Footy Show. (M) Hosted by Paul Vautin.

10.30 Fugitive: Black Ops: Gallardo Mexican – Godfather. (M) 11.30 Extra.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Long Lost Family.

8.30 Madam Secretary. Elizabeth holds peace talks.

9.30 The Good Wife. Alicia and Diane defend a therapist.

10.30 Hawaii Five-0.

11.30 The Project.

6pm Italian Food Safari.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Story Of China.

8.30 Untold Australia: Indian Wedding Race. (M) Follows IndianAustralians in search of a partner.

9.30 Vikings.

10.25 SBS World News Late Edition.

THURSDAY

YOUR PRIME TIME TV GUIDE

6pm Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 The Checkout.

8.30 Janet King. (PG) Major Hamilton becomes a suspect.

9.25 Utopia. (M) 9.55 Upper Middle Bogan. (M) 10.25 Lateline.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My France With Manu. (PG) Presented by Manu Feildel.

8.30 Swimming. Australian Championships. Day 8. From SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre, Adelaide.

10.30 The Goldbergs. (PG)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 7.

Manly Sea Eagles v Parramatta Eels.

From Brookvale Oval, NSW. 10.10 The AFL Footy Show. (M) Hosted by James Brayshaw, Rebecca Maddern, Sam Newman, Billy Brownless, and Shane Crawford.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Modern Family.

8.30 Gogglebox. (M) Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows.

9.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Blue Bloods.

11.30 The Project.

6pm Italian Food Safari.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Destination Flavour Scandinavia.

8.00 Gourmet Farmer.

8.30 Inside Heston’s World. (M) Part 3 of 4.

9.30 The Last Panthers. (M)

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4-DAY FORECAST

ABC2 (CH22)

7TWO (CH62)

7MATE (CH63) GO! (CH88)

GEM (CH80)

ONE (CH50)

11 (CH55)

7pm Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 Doctor Who. (PG) 8.30 First Dates UK. (M) 9.20 Songs To Have Sex To. (M) 10.10 Jimmy Fallon.

(PG) 10.55 Hunted.

(M) 11.45 Tattoo Disasters UK.

6.30pm Seven Local News. 7.00 Seven News. 7.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 To Build Or Not To Build. 10.30 Front Of House. 11.00 Before And After. 11.30 Homes Under The Hammer.

6.30pm Drug Bust.

(PG) 7.00 AFL Pre-Game Show.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 3. Port Adelaide v Essendon. From the Adelaide Oval. 11.00 Friday Front Bar. (M) 11.30 1000 Ways To Die. (MA15+)

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

8.00 As Time Goes By. 9.20 MOVIE The Enforcer. (1976) (M) Clint Eastwood, Tyne Daly, Harry Guardino.

11.20 MOVIE Once Upon A Time In The West. (1968) (M)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Cops. 8.30 Walker, Texas Ranger.

(M) 9.30 MOVIE Universal Soldier.

(1992) (MA15+) 11.30 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Round 2. Bahrain Grand Prix. H’lights.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours.

7.00 The Simpsons.

7.30 How I Met Your Mother. 8.00 Rules Of Engagement. 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.30 Bondi Ink Tattoo. (MR) 10.30 Sex And The City.

6pm Motorway Patrol.

(PG) 7.00 Secret Location. (PG) 8.00 To Be Advised. 9.00 Swimming. Aust C’ships. Day 3. 9.30 Original Features.

10.30 Air Crash Investigation. 11.30 Motorway Patrol.

6.30pm AFL Pre-Game Show.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 3. Gold Coast v Carlton. From Metricon Stadium, Queensland.

10.30 MOVIE Transporter 3. (2008) (M) Jason Statham, Robert Knepper.

7.30pm MOVIE What A Girl Wants.

(2003) (G) Amanda Bynes, Colin Firth, Kelly Preston. 9.45 MOVIE Magic Mike.

(2012) (MA15+) Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer, Matthew McConaughey.

6.30pm Heartbeat.

(PG) 8.45 Silent Witness. (MA15+) 11.00 Dalziel And Pascoe. (M) Dalziel continues his investigation into the death of a young girl.

The case brings back memories.

6pm Last Man Standing. (PG) 6.30 Monster Jam. 7.30 ST: Next Gen. (PG) 8.30 The X-Files. (M) 9.30 Cops: Adults Only. (M) 10.30 World Class Bartender Of The Year. 11.30 Bellator MMA. (M)

6pm Becker. (PG) 6.30 MOVIE Team Hot Wheels: The Origin Of Awesome! (2014) (G) Ben Diskin. 8.00 Cristela. (PG) 8.30 The Graham Norton Show.

(M) 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 The Loop. (PG)

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Seconds From Disaster. 8.30 Charlie Pickering: Live At The Time Of Recording. 9.35 Bodyshockers: Nips, Tucks And Tattoos.

6.30pm Motorway Patrol. (PG) 7.30 The Great Train Robbery.

(PG) 8.30 Swimming.

Aust Championships.

Day 4. 10.30 Before And After. 11.00 Escape To The Country.

7.30pm MOVIE Despicable Me. (2010) (PG) 9.30 MOVIE Shooter. (2007) (M) Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Danny Glover. 12.05am AFL. Round 3. Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn.

6pm Batman. (PG) 6.30 MOVIE Escape From Planet Earth.

(2013) (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Ocean’s Eleven. (2001) (M) George Clooney, Brad Pitt. 11.00 Two And A Half Men. (M)

6.30pm Frozen Planet.

(PG) 7.30 RBT. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE The Hunt For Red October.

(1990) (PG) Sean Connery. A Russian submarine captain goes rogue. 11.10 Rizzoli & Isles. (M)

6pm Family Feud: Sunday. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 CSI: Cyber. (M) 8.30 Charles Darwin And The Tree Of Life.

9.30 MOVIE Over/ Under. (2013) (M) 11.30 World Sport.

6pm Family Feud: Sunday. 6.30 Rules Of Engagement. 7.30 Futurama. (PG) 8.00 The Simpsons. 8.30 MOVIE Morning Glory.

(2010) (M) 10.40 Everybody Loves Raymond.

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Doctor Who. (PG) 8.30 Louis Theroux: The Ultra Zionists. (M) 9.30 Ross Kemp: Extreme World.

(PG) 10.15 Jimmy Fallon. 11.00 Charlie Pickering: Live At The Time Of Recording.

6.30pm Seven Local News. 7.00 Seven News. 7.30 Cities Of The Underworld. (PG) 8.30 Prime Suspect.

(M) 10.30 Waking The Dead. (MA15+) 11.45 Medical Emergency. (PG)

6.30pm MythBusters.

(PG) 7.30 Pawn Stars.

(PG) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.30 Family Guy. (M) 10.30 American Dad! (M) 11.00 Tattoo Nightmares. (M) 12am Talking Footy.

6pm Regular Show.

(PG) 6.30 Adv Time.

(PG) 7.00 The Middle.

(PG) 7.30 Auction Hunters. (PG) 8.00 Top Gear. (PG) 9.30 MOVIE RoboCop. (1987) (MA15+) Peter Weller.

11.30 Two And A Half Men. (M)

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

8.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) Cynthia Nixon investigates her history.

9.00 RPA. (PG) 10.00 Embarrassing Bodies.

(M) 11.00 Supersize Vs Superskinny. (M)

6pm Family Feud.

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

(PG) 8.30 MOVIE Sahara. (2005) (M) Matthew McConaughey.

11.00 The Comedians.

11.30 Super Rugby Extra Time.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.30 How I Met Your Mother. (M) 8.00 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG) 8.30 Supernatural.

9.30 Damien. (MA15+) 10.30 Medium. (M) 11.30 James Corden.

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Doctor Who. 8.15 Doctor Who: Confidential.

8.30 Good Game.

9.00 The Checkout.

9.30 Banged Up Abroad. 10.15 Jimmy Fallon.

6.30pm Seven Local News. 7.00 Seven News. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. (M) 8.30 The Last Detective. (M) Davies has to evict a group of travellers. 10.10 Air Crash Investigation.

(PG)

6.30pm MythBusters.

7.30 Highway Patrol.

(PG) 8.00 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 Big Bang. (PG) 9.30 Hardcore Pawn. (M) 10.30 Counting Cars.

11.30 1000 Ways To Die.

6pm Regular Show.

6.30 Adv Time. 7.00 The Middle. 7.30 Storage Hunters UK. (PG) 8.00 Auction Hunters. (PG) 9.00 MOVIE Lord Of War. (2005) (MA15+) 11.30 South Beach Tow.

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

8.00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG) 9.10 Death In Paradise. (PG) 10.20 Catching History’s Criminals: The Forensic Story. (PG) 11.30 Death Row Stories. (M)

6pm Family Feud. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 48 Hours. 8.30 MOVIE Heat. (1995) (MA15+) Al Pacino, Robert De Niro. A detective pursues a criminal across Los Angeles.

11.55 Tyrant. (M)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours.

7.00 The Simpsons.

7.30 How I Met Your Mother. 8.00 Rules Of Engagement.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. 9.30 Love Island.

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Doctor Who. 8.15 Hunted.

9.05 Bodyshockers: Nips, Tucks And Tattoos. 9.55 Tattoo Disasters UK. 10.25 Jimmy Fallon.

11.05 Banged Up Abroad.

6.30pm Seven Local News. 7.00 Seven News. 7.30 Jonathan Creek. (M) 8.30 Lewis.

(M) A body is found floating in a fountain.

10.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG) 11.30 Homes Under The Hammer.

6.30pm MythBusters.

7.30 World’s Craziest Fools. (PG) 8.00 Surveillance Oz. (PG) 8.30 Storage Wars.

(PG) 9.30 Baggage Battles. (PG) 10.30 Barter Kings. 11.30 Beverly Hills Pawn.

12am Bizarre ER.

6pm Regular Show.

(PG) 6.30 Adv Time.

(PG) 7.00 The Middle.

(PG) 7.30 Baggage Battles. 8.00 Storage Hunters. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Wayne’s World 2. (1993) (PG) 10.30 MOVIE Meatballs.

(1979) (PG)

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

8.00 New Tricks. (M) 9.10 Midsomer Murders. (M) 11.20 The Mysteries Of Laura. (M) The team investigates after a man’s body is found in his bathroom.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth. (PG) 8.30 Megastructures Breakdown. 9.30 Moments Of Impact.

(PG) 10.30 Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Simpsons. 7.30 How I Met Your Mother. 8.00 Futurama. 8.30 The Simpsons. 9.00 Bordertown. 9.30 Futurama. (PG) 10.00 Bob’s Burgers.

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Doctor Who. 8.15 Doctor Who: Confidential.

8.30 The Weekly. 9.00 Episodes. 9.30 Buzzcocks. 10.00 Scrotal Recall. 10.25 Jimmy Fallon.

6.30pm Seven Local News. 7.00 News.

7.30 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG) 8.00 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries.

(M) 10.30 Air Crash Investigation.

6.30pm MythBusters.

7.30 Tattoo Nightmares. (M) 8.00 Tattoo Nightmares Miami. (M) 8.30 Ink Master. (M) 10.15 America’s Hardest Prisons. 11.30 Operation Repo.

6pm Regular Show.

6.30 Adv Time. 7.00 The Middle. 7.30 Big Bang. (PG) 8.30 Survivor: Kaôh Rong.

(PG) 9.30 MOVIE Horrible Bosses. (2011) (MA15+) 11.30 South Beach Tow.

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

8.00 To Catch A Smuggler. (PG) 9.00 MOVIE City Slickers.

(1991) (PG) Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern, Bruno Kirby. 11.30 Blackadder II. (PG)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. 7.30 Epic Meal Empire. (PG) 8.30 Californication.

(MA15+) 9.05 MOVIE Welcome To The Jungle. (2013) (MA15+) 11.05 Star Trek: Voyager.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours.

7.00 The Simpsons.

7.30 How I Met Your Mother. 8.00 New Girl.

8.30 Crazy ExGirlfriend. (PG) 9.30 Empire. 10.30 Sex And The City.

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MONDAY

SUNDAY

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7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Highway Thru Hell. 8.15 Would I Lie To You? 8.45 Mock The Week Looks Back At. 9.15 The Trip To Italy. 9.45 Live At The Apollo.

10.30 Scrotal Recall.

11.00 Episodes.

WEDNESDAY

6pm MOVIE Kung Fu Panda 2. (2011) (PG) Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman.

7.45 MOVIE The Mask.

(1994) (PG) Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz. 9.45 MOVIE The Green Hornet. (2011) (M) Seth Rogen, Jay Chou.

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Matt Wilkinson was on fire at Bells. Who does that? Seems like the world title is his to lose. Now, we move on to Margaret River where the forecast does not seem epic but looks like contestable waves. It starts on the weekend so tune in. Should be fun.

Around these parts there is not too much to get excited about so get comfortable and watch the contest. Me? I am heading to Byron Bay Hinterland to chase some waterfalls.

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ESTUARY: Bream are in good numbers from Cotton Tree to Picnic Point and along Bradman Avenue, using prawns, yabbies and fowl gut.

Chopper tailor and trevally are at Maroochy Bar with whitebait the best bait. You can get whiting and flathead on cured worms or yabbies on the drift around the entrance to Eudlo Creek. Mud crabs are in the deeper water.

SURF: You can find jew in the deeper gutters near Twin Waters Surf Club using mullet fillet just after dusk. Tailor and sea bream are taking pillies at Pincushion and whiting and dart are along North Shore, with pippies the best bait.

OFFSHORE: Water temp around 24-25 degrees. There are mac tuna just off Alexandra Headland with quality Spanish mackerel taking floated baits and trolling lures past The Blinker and down near Raper Shoals near Caloundra.

East of Barwon Banks is the best place for black marlin on trolled baits and skirted lures.

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GEMINI [May 22-Jun 21] It’s all about love and lust, as the planets galvanise your partnership and intimacy zones.

So [if you are attached] plan something suitably romantic and sexy with your partner.

Single? You won’t find your soul mate if you’re sitting at home sobbing about being solo.

CANCER [Jun 22-Jul 23] With the Sun, Venus and Uranus all in your career zone, it’s not the time to hole up in your cozy crab cave.

Seize the moment! Lucky [and unexpected] opportunities are around, but you must be quick to grab them or they will pass you by.

LEO [Jul 24-Aug 23] It’s time for loquacious lions to talk, text, tweet, mix and mingle, socialise, circulate and network with a stimulating new crowd. Travel, adventure and education are also high on the agenda, as Mercury encourages you to brainstorm with work mates.

VIRGO [Aug 24-Sep 23] With success planet Jupiter transiting your sign [and forming a trine with your ruler, Mercury] don’t waste time being a bashful Virgo. Be enthusiastic about the opportunities that are around you as you explore and experiment.

LIBRA [Sep 24-Oct 23] This week Venus forms a delicious trine with dynamic Mars. You’re at your charismatic, dynamic and sexy best, as you charm the cynics and dazzle the doubters. Motivation and confidence are high, so don’t be shy about promoting your talents.

SCORPIO [Oct 24-Nov 22] This week Venus and Mars stimulate your urge to splurge on extravagant purchases. So perhaps it would be best for smart Scorpios to avoid shopping sprees. In the words of financier J. P. Morgan “If you have to ask how much it costs, you can’t afford it.”

SAGITTARIUS [Nov 23-Dec 21] Jump off the comfy couch Sagittarius! This week’s dynamic stars encourage you to be proudly proactive, as you set professional goals and then actively pursue them. Not sure how to do that? Try rubbing shoulders with your kickass Aries friends.

CAPRICORN [Dec 22-Jan 20] The focus is firmly on domestic matters, as peacemaker Venus helps the family pull together in a positive and proactive fashion.

The more support and encouragement you give loved ones, the better. But avoid getting drawn into petty power plays mid-week.

AQUARIUS [Jan 21-Feb 19] The secret to success is communication as Mercury encourages you to look, listen and learn from those around you. Imagination and intuition are heightened on the weekend, when you tap into your unconscious mind and receive important inspiration.

PISCES [Feb 20-Mar 20] Tuesday is the pick of the week, as the Mercury/Neptune connection boosts creativity, compassion and perception and you’ll feel a need to escape into a fantasy world via reading, writing, painting, playing music, day-dreaming or creative visualisation.

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Flat circular plate (4) Thrive (7) Vulgarly showy (12) To climb (6) Due (5) Salutation (8) Intermediate (12) Indiscriminate killing (8) A corn whiskey (7) Church caretaker (6) Large military formation (5) Foam on beer (4)

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Goosebumps author: R.L. – Ayers Rock Beatrix Potter’s rabbit Disney movie: The Hunchback of – Dame – Hood of Sherwood Forest He’s in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings A little green man in Toy Story Siblings Charlie and Sally

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION SOLUTION LAST WEEK’S

CROSSWORD: ACROSS: 1 Diplomat 5 Long 9 Short 10 Carmine 11 Opening night 13 Abroad 14 Lisbon 17 Sacrilegious 20 Corrupt 21 Noble 22 Else 23 Inclined DOWN: 1 Disc 2 Prosper 3 Ostentatious 4 Ascend 6 Owing 7 Greeting 8 Transitional 12 Massacre 15 Bourbon 16 Sexton 18 Corps 19 Head

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JUNIOR X-WORD: Stine, Uluru, Peter, Notre, Robin, Golum, Alien, Brown (SUPERMAN)

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TAURUS [Apr 21-May 21] The Venus/Mars trine motivates you to shake off the stress and embrace the good life.

Hedonistic Heaven is where you want to be, as you spoil yourself and indulge your senses via gourmet food and fine wine; plus a relaxing massage, hair spa or beauty treatment.

SCATTERWORD: SURVIVING, rising, siring, riving, virgin, ruing, unrig, suing, using, grin, ring, sign, sing, snig, rung, gnus, guns, snug, sung.

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ARIES [Mar 21-Apr 20] This week’s marvellous Venus/ Mars hook up highlights your natural charm and sex appeal.

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TALKING GARBAGE If you can’t dispose of your rubbish responsibly, at least throw it on the floor of your car, writes Richard O’Leary.

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didn’t realise people still threw litter out of their cars.

I mean, I have seen the occasional idiot flick a cigarette butt out the window, but in recent times, nothing bigger than that.

So I was surprised when I saw an empty (I assume it was empty) can of drink thrown out of the front passenger’s window of the black Lancer in front of me as I drove to the local shops.

I was intrigued – who does that?

I guess the evidence suggests a lot of people; bottles and cans are not unusual on the sides of most roads – heck, there’s occasionally a full lounge suite dumped near where I live.

But sofas notwithstanding, there is an easier alternative than going to all the effort of throwing something out of your car… you just drop it on the floor.

It’s convenient, it costs nothing and after a while the layer of filth gets to a level where it makes the use of the said

vehicle near impossible. That’s when you pull into your driveway and do the big drop off, carefully sorting the items into general waste and recyclables.

The one distinct disadvantage of this approach is when you roll your car.

I know that most of us don’t set out to do that, but it does happen, and I can tell you it isn’t pretty.

In my early 20s, I managed to roll the EH Holden my father had lovingly

“I have seen the occasional idiot flick a cigarette butt out the window. . .” restored for me to use as my first vehicle.

I wasn’t going fast, but the combination of a dirt road, an unusual camber and an inexperienced driver, saw the car overturn. I didn’t completely

roll it – I was going so slow I only managed to get halfway around, so it landed on its roof.

But it was enough to prove one of the laws of physics: what goes up, must come down. In the case of my car, that meant months of fast food wrappers, drink bottles and a club lock crashing into me.

At least no one was injured. Unless you count my father, who managed to cut off half a pinky finger while trying to retrieve a part from the wreckage a few years later.

But lesson learnt – I got rid of the club lock. I disposed of it responsibly of course, because at the end of the day it’s up to all of us to play our part.

And as one wit recently commented, we all need to start worrying about what sort of world we are going to leave Keith Richards. roleary@myweeklypreview.com.au.

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