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magine if you could live forever, all the things you could do. Or in all likelihood, all the things you could put off to another day. But procrastination is probably the lesser of the evils that could befall us if the predictions by some scientists are correct and we become the first generation with the potential to survive many hundreds of years. In our cover story, we take a look at immortality; what it means for you, society and the planet.

Also this week you get the chance to have a quick chat with former Powderfinger drummer Jon Coghill about his new life as a journo on the Sunshine Coast, meet some of the artists coming out of the woodwork for an unusual expo in Maleny, and test drive Fiat’s attempt to turn its classic Fiat 500 into an SUV. There’s plenty of fashion, places to go, people to meet, opinions to be heard and exotic destinations to visit, and a property section with all the latest real estate news.

Enjoy and I’ll see you next week.

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SECOND LIFE

After 20 years in the spotlight as the drummer for Powderfinger, Jon Coghill is enjoying relative anonymity as a journalist for ABC Sunshine Coast.

FIRST JOB?

house with the pencil fence and facade like a ship’s cockpit, then little cove at Noosa National Park, then Yandina markets.

Chinese takeaway in Nambour. I don’t remember the name of the restaurant but the owner was Ivan Wong.

He ran the restaurant while doing year 12 at Nambour High. He told me I had to improve my writing because no one could work out the orders I wrote down. I wish I’d eaten more sweet and sour pork.

IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ON THE COAST WHAT WOULD IT BE? I’d make Noosa Council gift me Tea Tree point and National Park point. Then I’d hire UFC champions to stop everyone surfing when I was out.

WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY WORKING ON?

BEST DAY IN YOUR LIFE?

I work at the ABC news bureau on the Sunshine Coast. I’m also working on my air reverses and 360 flips.

Friday afternoon after work.

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

YOUR FAMILY INCLUDES. . .

My beautiful wife, two cheeky daughters and a dog named Cooper.

When I was 13, I got hit by a car and broke my leg.

I bought a drum kit with the compensation from the accident. It helped get me a gig for 20 years in Powderfinger.

DO YOU HAVE A NICKNAME? I was known as blind dog Coghill when I didn’t wear my glasses. “Make sure you stop for the red fuzzy lights when driving”, my friends would say.

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YOUR GREATEST REGRET?

FIRST CAR? 1986 Mitsubishi Sigma bought when I was 26 – 2.6 litres of silky power.

FAVOURITE BOOK? Too many, probably The Narrow Road to the Deep North

by Richard Flanagan would be the best I’ve read in the last few years. I read the internet last year but it wasn’t as good.

WHAT ARE YOU READING NOW?

of my life other than 12 years in Brissy when I was in my 20s and 30s.

Not becoming the head of the United Nations or US President.

WHAT ACHIEVEMENT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF? Being able to spell and write in coherent sentences.

YOU ARE HAPPIEST WHEN? I’m laughing with my family and friends… or is it when my family and friends are laughing at me?

WHAT FRUSTRATES YOU THE MOST? Me.

The inside of my eyelids. I have toddlers.

WHY DO YOU LIVE HERE?

FAVOURITE SONG?

Because I’m close to family and friends. I’d move them all to Hawaii if I had the cash, then I’d move there too.

By getting angry, then trying to not be angry.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE ON THE SUNSHINE COAST?

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

Under Pressure by David Bowie and Queen.

BEST ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN? Always meet people with the attitude that you can learn something from them. Second best: wash your entire body or you’ll get pimples in the places you don’t.

HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH YOUR FRUSTRATIONS?

My home at Marcus Beach, dribbling on the couch after a busy day.

Have a shower, buy some deodorant, you smell.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED ON THE SUNSHINE COAST?

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

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My family moved here in 1975 or 76. I’ve lived here most

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.”

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COVER STORY

NEVER SAY DIE

Incredible advances in science mean immortality is no longer the stuff of fiction but an increasingly likely reality. WORDS: Richard O’Leary

“By fooling around with the DNA, we’re looking at a healthy body that can behave like a teenage body for 500 to 1000 years.

This is a shortterm effective immortality”

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lthough there is no way of proving it, you could argue our obsession with immortality began shortly after the first human umbilical cord was cut with a sharp stone. It’s maybe no coincidence that the oldest piece of western literature that still exists, The Epic of Gilgamesh (written c. 2150–1400 BCE) focuses on one man’s quest to live forever.

In the story, which pre-dates Homer’s writings by 1500 years, King Gilgamesh falls into a deep grief when his best friend is struck dead. He spends the rest of his days trying to find the meaning of life and how to avoid death. It’s a theme that has been repeated consistently throughout recorded history.

In Greek mythology, Eos asks Zeus to make her lover Tithonus immortal, but she forgets to ask that he be granted eternal youth as well. This means Tithonus survives forever but becomes increasingly decrepit and eventually begs for death.

Oscar Wilde warmed to that theme in The Picture of Dorian Gray, where the main character does a deal with devil so his portrait ages rather than himself. He embarks on a life that ignores society’s conventional standards of morality, among his many sins – murder. As you may suspect, it doesn’t end with “and they lived happily ever after”.

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But what if you could live forever, without interference by tricky gods and Faustian bargains?

Futurist and scientist Ray Kurzweil not only thinks it is possible, he says it will happen within 30 years.

The vitamin gobbling lead engineer at Google believes microscopic machines will be introduced into our bodies to repair damaged cells and organs.

If it was anyone but Kurzweil, you could easily write it off as the stuff of science fiction, but this is a man who has been awarded America’s highest

allowing you to say alive long enough to take advantage of future medical breakthroughs. To that end, 68-year-old Kurzweil takes about 150 supplements a day and undergoes regular scans on his arteries to check for plaque buildup.

The second bridge takes you to a point in time where the biotechnology revolution is underway, which will allow scientists to reprogram biology away from disease, and thus extend lifespans well beyond the current expectations.

“Bridge three is to go beyond biology, to the nanotechnology revolution. At this

“If time were limitless, what sort of beings would we become? Not humans as historically understood...” Dr Phillip Ablett

technology honour, the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.

In an interview with Canada’s Maclean’s magazine, he outlines the three bridges you need to cross to get close to the elixir of youth.

The first bridge buys you time –

point, we can have little robots, sometimes called nanobots, that augment your immune system. We can create an immune system that recognise all disease, and if a new disease emerged it could be reprogrammed to deal with new pathogens,” he says.

Theoretically, this would allow us to live forever. But is that a bridge too far?

Not according to Australia’s best known scientist Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, who agrees the concept of forever young is not too far away. In 1997 he predicted the unlocking of our DNA would lead humans to the Holy Grail of eternal youth.

He says genetic engineering will allow us to modify human beings to get rid of nasty diseases and recent advances in science show he is on the right track.

CRISPR is a new genome editing tool that could alter the human germline. It allows scientists to edit genomes with unprecedented precision, which has seen a number of firsts; targeted mutations in monkeys, the prevention of HIV infection in human cells and a Chinese experiment with nonviable human embryos.

Kruszelnicki also predicts genetic engineering will be used to repair our body parts as they start to wear out.

“Practically all the systems of the body slowly lose function with time – the skin, the bone, the lens in the eye which stiffens so that you gradually lose the ability to focus, the muscles, the kidneys, the heart and blood vessels, the liver, and so on.

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“This is a short-term effective immortality – so people living today could be the first generation to live ‘forever’, or the last generation to die.”

Kruszelnicki’s original prediction was that immortality could be a possibility within 20 years …which would make 2017 the due date. He now concedes that won’t happen, but says that doesn’t mean the death of the idea, it’s just a delay. And what’s a couple of decades difference when you are talking about living forever?

But being able to do something is one thing. Whether it is right or not, is quite another. Dr Phillip Ablett, a lecturer in Sociology at the University of the Sunshine Coast says the possibility of immortality raises questions about the definition of what it is to be human.

“All recorded human civilisations have thought of this-worldly life as mortal; circumscribed by death, regardless of whether they believed in an after-life or not. Many of the ancient mythologies, religions and contemporary art have explored this theme about human life and have told stories about immortals or gods to highlight what this means for our existence,” he says.

“The German philosopher Martin Heidegger argued that mortality is the defining feature of human existence – we are always in a state of being-towardsdeath. This makes time extremely important to us. At our best, we humans have sought ways of leading worthy lives before death. Immortality would radically challenge our entire way of living.”

“Removing or even significantly shifting the boundary of mortality would change every previous culture and not necessarily for the better. If time were limitless, what sort of beings would we become? Not humans as historically understood.”

“There is a strong possibility that we could eventually want for meaning in our lives beyond hedonistic gratification. I would also be concerned that our desires for pleasure and power would all be accentuated rather than our powers of

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creativity and care.”

But it’s not just philosophical issues he’s concerned about, Ablett says there are ethical ones as well.

“Life extension technologies will not be cheap and people will seek to maximise profits from these technologies. In a world of global inequality where the top one per cent already own more than 50 per cent of the earth’s wealth, this means access to these technologies will not be equal.”

Dr Karl Kruszelnicki “Initially at least, it will be lifeextension for an elite. Moreover, access will not depend on your moral worth or intelligence but on how much money you possess. So, it will reinforce existing inequalities along the lines of class, gender, race and disability. I don’t think that will make the world a better place to live in for most of humanity.”

But it’s not all doom and gloom. Ablett says extended lifespans would also provide great opportunities, albeit coupled with great risks.

“Human beings are capable of great good and great evil. It could mean more time to put the best of our learning and artistry to good use and address the world’s most urgent problems. When people like Gandhi or Nelson Mandela die, we wish they could have stuck around much longer – it seems a terrible waste.

“On the other hand, excessive longevity would extend the lives of those who seek to maintain their power and privilege – it could also prolong individual malice and exploitation. Extending lifespan would extend the potential of all sides of the human experience, the edifying and the diabolical.”

There are also fears if people live longer, many of the major problems faced by our planet could get even worse: overcrowding, wealth inequality, ageing population, and mental health issues.

Additionally, immortality poses tricky questions for the world’s religions.

The Venerable Namgyel from the Chenrezig Centre in Eudlo says Buddhists meditate on death to give them a greater appreciation of how every day is a gift.

“If you think like that, you’ll get a lot of energy. Whereas if you are thinking, oh I’ve got 500 more years or 1000 more years, I wonder what it would do to the amount of energy we would put into Dharma practice [applying Buddha’s teachings in daily life].”

“We could become lazy. What would we do with all that time? We could get bored, we could get depressed. It’s a good thing we have a lifespan. Death can happen at any moment and so we have that feeling that I should get on with it.

“But if the scientists take that away from us, I’m not sure what the result of that is going to be. My question to the scientists would be, why would you do this? Is it just for people who have lots of money, can afford it? And what about the rest of us? Is that ethical?

“The smallest number [of people] will take advantage, the biggest number will use it for more greed, more anger, more hatred.”

And maybe that’s what it comes down to – not how long we live on this earth, but what we do with the time provided. In the The Epic of Gilgamesh, the protagonist does end up dying, but he gains immortality of another kind when his many good deeds are remembered long after his passing. A life well lived.

5 OLD SCHOOL WAYS TO BECOME IMMORTAL Eat a mermaid – In Japanese mythology a girl was ‘cursed’ with immortality after eating the meat of a ningyo – a Japanese mermaid.

Anger a god – In Greek mythology, Sisyphus was sentenced to an eternal life of rolling a boulder up a hill every day, only to have it roll back down every night.

Eat gold or mercury – Especially popular during 600 to 900 AD in China – many of the Tang Dynasty emperors had their lives shortened by this mistaken elixir for eternal youth.

Drink ambrosia – In Greek mythology the gods drank this magical potion which tasted like honey and delivered immortality.

Find the Holy Grail – In Christian mythology, eternal life is granted to whoever drinks from the cup Jesus used at the Last Supper.

WHAT IS CRISPR? CRISPR is an acronym for Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeat. This name refers to the unique organisation of short, partially palindromic repeated DNA sequences found in the genomes of bacteria and other microorganisms. While seemingly innocuous, CRISPR sequences are a crucial component of the immune systems of these simple life forms. The immune system is responsible for protecting an organism’s health and wellbeing. Just like us, bacterial cells can be invaded by viruses, which are small, infectious agents.

If a viral infection threatens a bacterial cell, the CRISPR immune system can thwart the attack by destroying the genome of the invading virus. The genome of the virus includes genetic material that is necessary for the virus to continue replicating. Thus, by destroying the viral genome, the CRISPR immune system protects bacteria from ongoing viral infection.

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NEWS SUMMARY

PREVIEW MARY CAIRNCROSS UPGRADE BEGINS

FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL The ninth annual Sunshine Coast French Film Festival is set to shine next month with the Alliance Francaise de la Sunshine Coast joining forces with the Noosa Film Society for the first time. Held on the weekend of May 6 to 8, the festival will include five screenings selected from the national French Film Festival. The festival launches on Friday, May 6 at Noosa 5 Cinemas with a gala soiree, which includes a welcome drink, hot and cold canapés before the screening of the movie, Blind Date.

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STUDENTS PLAY THE PAJAMA GAME Nambour’s St John’s College is preparing to stage the fun and award-winning musical The Pajama Game at Caloundra’s The Events Centre. Sixty students will star in the musical, which centres around the working conditions at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory, where it is anything but peaceful, as conflict grows into love between the new superintendent Sid Sorokin and Babe Williams, the leader of the Grievance Committee.

The show is on April 22 and April 23. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for pensioners, students and children. For tickets visit theeventscentre.com.au.

Visitors to Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve can expect to see some construction activity at the reserve as work begins on a building renewal project. The project is expected to be completed mid2017 and visitors will be able to enjoy an educational experience at the new Discovery Centre, with an elevated viewing platform and boardwalk and meeting theatrette. The upgrade will also feature a conservation research area and offices for the volunteers. The Forest Walk will remain open during the works and visitors will still be able to enjoy the remainder of the park and the barbecue and picnic area during construction.

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MOOLOOLABA REDESIGN The plan to turn Mooloolaba into a world class beach destination has taken a step forward, with Sunshine Coast Council calling for design specialists to tender for the design of the foreshore. Division four councillor John Connolly said the foreshore design was one of the first stages of the endorsed Place Making Mooloolaba Master Plan. Once detailed design has been completed, the council will apply for state or federal grants to proceed with construction.

The master plan brings together four key precincts – the Foreshore and Esplanade, the Mooloolaba Heart, the Wharf and the Southern Gateway.

FIRST STEMM MUM FINISHES UNIVERSITY Mooloolaba resident Tamarah Randell last week became the first young mother from Burnside High’s STEMM program to graduate from the University of the Sunshine Coast. STEMM supports pregnant teenagers and young mothers to continue their education. Participants can study subjects from USC’s Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) to prepare for university. Randell, 25, completed four TPP subjects through the 18-month STEMM program before enrolling in USC’s Bachelor of Nursing, which she completed part-time while raising her daughter Sasha-Jayde, now aged six. She has secured employment as a registered nurse at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.

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As part of Digital Sunshine Coast program, 26 local businesses, organisations and individuals have been recognised as Community Digital Champions to encourage more locals to adopt digital technologies and services. Three were also recently named as Advance Queensland Digital Champions in recognition of their achievements in improving Queensland’s digital literacy and digital adoption. Warana-based Aluminium Balustrade North Coast General Manager Sam Bevis says he hopes to use his Digital Queensland Champion status to inspire more Sunshine Coast businesses to discover and benefit from digital technologies.

250,000 METRES The final of the 10 tower cranes installed on site at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital have been removed from the main hospital building with the completion of the building’s internal fit-out on track for this month. This will include ceilings, internal walls, floor finishes, painting and the installation of services including more than 38,000 data outlets and about 250,000 metres of data cabling. The hospital will open with about 450 beds in April 2017.

CALOUNDRA FAREWELLS LOCAL HERO Caloundra has farewelled a true gentleman and community stalwart. Cliff Hargreaves – fondly known as Mr Currimundi – passed away late last month. He has been remembered as an extraordinary man. Mr Hargreaves spent most days of the past 40 years voluntarily removing rubbish from around Lake Currimundi. He was named Clean Up Australia Day’s Local Hero for Queensland in 2010, was the president of the Amputee Support Society of the Sunshine Coast and was a member of Currimundi Neighbourhood Watch and the Friends of Currimundi Lake environment group. He was 87.

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FAMILY CRAFTING ROSY FUTURE AT WOOD EXPO A love of wood runs in the family for this award-winning woodcarver and her talented nephew.

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andra Skodnik and her nephew Rhyce Skodnik share a passion for crafting beautiful pieces of art and furniture out of wood, which they’re getting ready to show off to thousands of wood lovers at the 20th Maleny Wood Expo.

Sandra started woodworking as a youngster, playing with tools at her father’s workbench. While her two brothers followed careers working with wood, one at a timber mill and one as a cabinet maker, she trained as a graphic artist and initially saw woodworking as a hobby.

Today, she devotes most of her week to carving and sculpture, preferring to work in camphor laurel and salvaged rose mahogany and huon pine.

“I use a traditional hand carving method with chisels, but I’m starting to use some power tools now that I’m getting into working with harder timbers, including burls,” explains Sandra.

Her inspiration comes principally from nature – she spends many hours taking photos and collecting objects and then reproducing them in wood.

Sandra’s award-winning piece, Nature’s Design, which won the 2011 Maleny Wood Expo’s Wootha Prize, was inspired by a worn-out whelk shell, which she still has.

“I also like doing freeform sculptures out of recycled timber, for example, the whale tail came from seeing the tail in a piece of salvaged red cedar,” she says. “I just carved the wood away to release the tail from within.”

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The kiln, a repurposed standard shipping container with a fireplace inside, is unloaded from the top with his crane truck. Wood stays in the kiln for up to three months, during which time it is tested regularly with a moisture meter.

Rhyce’s furniture commissions include beds, dining tables and hall tables, in timbers such as silky oak and rosewood.

“I love the challenge of designing and making complicated pieces,” he reflects. “One of my customers wants a table with a glass insert, so I’m working on that at the moment.”

While Rhyce and Sandra have yet to work together professionally, they have talked about collaborating, with Rhyce making a piece of furniture and Sandra carving one of her nature-inspired designs on it – a potential new chapter in this talented family’s already impressive portfolio.

The Skodniks are among 90 exhibitors displaying their work at the Maleny Wood Expo, Saturday April 30 to Monday May 2 at Maleny Showgrounds. The expo showcases timber furniture, toys, instruments, carvings and sculptures, with all wood artisans and exhibitors required to work in sustainably harvested native timbers, weed or recycled timbers.

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Rhyce Skodnik and his aunt Sandra Skodnik, with her whale tail sculpted from red cedar Rhyce, meanwhile, has been fast-tracking an apprenticeship in furniture and cabinet making with renowned woodworker David Linton in Maleny, completing it late last year.

At just 25, he is now busy making bespoke furniture for clients, and a range of smaller pieces for two Sunshine Coast galleries, with a view to exhibiting and selling through galleries around Australia.

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The indulgence continues inside with a giant four-poster bed dominating the main bedrooms, along with a powerful outdoor rain shower in the ensuite, which is so welcoming and decadent I find any excuse to have yet another shower.

At the centre of the living space is a fully equipped kitchen allowing you to enjoy the gourmet delights of the island without having to leave your bungalow.

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One evening our cook, Paulette, prepares a traditional meal of mahi-mahi fish and fried plantains, and each morning she awakes our senses with a range of zesty juices.

She also introduces us to the Nevitian breakfast speciality of saltfish with Caribbean Johnny cakes – a delightful break from my usual muesli routine.

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While swimming in the bath-warm Caribbean waters, I’m amazed to see a frigatebird as large as a pterodactyl circling above before flying off to playfight with its friends.

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Guests can reach higher states of relaxation by taking part in jet lag-busting yoga sessions on the beachside decking, or enjoy massages in their rooms.

The feeling of escape and privacy goes beyond the borders of the resort. Nevis, which has a population of just 12,000, was the hideaway of choice for Princess Diana.

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At the centre of the green island is the ‘potentially active’ volcano Nevis Peak.

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ossing, turning and hopelessly counting sheep… insomnia is tortuous. Left unchecked, it can harm our health, mood, productivity and general quality of life.

Here are my top tips for better sleep: Bring on the black – darkness sends signals to our brain that it’s time to wind down. On the flip side, bright lights keep our brain switched on in wake mode.

Tune out – invest in some soft, ‘sleep’ headphones. These are padded, super comfortable and tend to do a better job of blocking out distracting sounds.

Try the 4-7-8 trick. Pioneered by Dr Andrew Weil, 4-7-8 breathing is one of the simplest yet most effective tools you can use to access instant calm. Simply inhale through your nose for a count of 4, gently hold this breath for 7 counts and exhale slowly for another count of 8.

Try aromatherapy, which it has been used for centuries as a natural sleep

remedy. Lavender, roman chamomile, neroli, orange and petitgrain essential oils are all potent sleep aids.

Hang your worries on a worry tree – many experts recommend journalling out any anxious thoughts.

Savour a sleepytime snack – there is some evidence to suggest that a light snack containing low glycaemic index carbohydrate can help us get to sleep. Try a small banana, handful of blueberries, healthy oatmeal biscuit or small slice of sourdough toast before heading to bed.

Use all your senses – instead of simply ‘seeing’ a relaxing visualisation in your mind’s eye, try to recruit all your senses to imagine a relaxing scene unfolding. What does this scene actually feel like? Smell like? Experts say that recruiting all senses will guide you deeper into visualisations.

Migraines and headaches can be debilitating, with a host of causes. So which are impacting your life?

Understanding why migraines occur can be quite a mystery, plaguing many for most of their lives.

If you’re a migraine sufferer, you probably have been since childhood, though that’s not true for everyone. A migraine may cause such extreme pain that you may be hospitalised with intense noise and light sensitivity, vision disturbances, extreme nausea, violent headache and vomiting. There are many however, that will suffer with hormonal migraines causing intense throbbing in different parts of the temple or forehead, beginning in the neck, or shoulder as intense muscle pain. Hormonal migraines often last up to three days, though every migraine sufferer is different, and every migraine type is different.

For some, migraines that seldom occur may be caused by structural problems such as misalignment of the spine, or muscle tension. For many others, migraines can be caused by a number of biochemical reasons that trigger a cascade of events in the brain. Once the cascade begins, it is difficult to stop the process that results in the intense pain of a migraine.

Getting to the cause of your particular problem can change your life, as migraines may be a symptom of a much larger problem.

Stress has an incredible impact on your hormones, raising your cortisol levels, which in turn reduces your DHEA levels. The reduction of DHEA influences the menstrual cycle in women, and testosterone in men, creating hormonal migraines as a symptom. An imbalance between progesterone and oestrogen can also create migraines. Hormonal imbalances may be genetic, as is often the case with migraine sufferers.

A liver response caused by food or chemical sensitivities is the most common cause, yet you may not be reacting to the typical offenders. For some, even the most simple of foods such as fruit or vegetables could be your trigger. The liver is responsible for neutralising toxins and clearing them from the body, however, when it is overloaded, the enzymes required become deficient. These enzymes, are also necessary for the production of serotonin, the happy brain chemical. A sudden drop in serotonin, may then trigger the cascade of events in the brain leading to migraine.

Adequate pathology testing is imperative. Getting the right help can identify the biochemical and hormonal imbalances behind your migraines. For further information about your particular health concerns, contact Advanced Wellness & Behavioural Centre for a free half hour consultation, and get the help you need for a better, pain free future.

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MY OPINION

NO TIME TO WASTE

CAN WE FIX IT? YES WE CAN

Sami Muirhead has zero time for zero living, but she’s willing to give it a try.

Andrew Pitcher says we need to think outside the square and put all options on the table in order to resolve our infrastructure issues.

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he goal posts really keep changing when it comes to expectations of how we are living. Chia seeds and acacia berry juice are both so 2015. If you are wanting to join the Joneses, then get on board with zero living.

It’s about living a completely rubbishfree life. No trash is sent to landfill or incinerators. Some people are so good at this they can fit two years of rubbish into a mason jar. And they proudly show off their tiny mason jar with their ethically stellar lifestyle choices on Instagram.

These recycling rogues resist the temptation to buy anything in packaging that cannot be recycled and support bulk food shops.

I feel so guilty and a tad annoyed when I see these young hipsters holding up their jars with a smug look on their faces. I feel guilty because while I do recycle, I also pollute the world too much.

Our bin is always chock full of disgusting baby nappies, empty coffee cups and plastic wrappings from biscuits and frozen meat pies. I know you can buy cloth nappies and they are back in fashion. But we have a little army of polluters working super hard and I just cannot commit to the cloth nappy. So I guess I am the commander in chief of the rebels.

Do you remember those egg timers the council distributed so we could all

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time our three-minute shower? It ruined showers forever for me as I was lathered in guilt and panic about the stupid timer running out.

But I have decided it is time to dip my foot in the zero living challenge. An easy way for us all to start is by carrying reusable water bottles (I do this but the top is caked in red crusty lipstick remnants and smells a bit funky), taking our own bags to buy fruit and vegetables, and our own coffee cup to our local cafe to be filled up with the true nectar of the Gods: coffee. Australians have been estimated to use one billion disposable coffee cups each year. That is crazy.

The next step is to buy bulk food where you take your own containers. This limits what you throw out and may help you lose weight and feel healthier because you buy less processed food.

If any of us make it to the next phase after that, it involves things such as making your own cosmetics which is one of the hardest products to generate without waste. I am flat out making play dough, let alone my own mascara.

If you want to take baby steps with me and try harder to recycle more, there is a brilliant website called therogueginger. com.Check it out. It sounds like a site dedicated to Prince Harry and his partying ways involving nudism in Las Vegas, but it is actually a very clever Aussie girl leading the zero living charge.

e’re starting to have some better conversations in Australia about the future.

While there is plenty of rhetoric, there is an emerging view about the society and economy we need.

February’s National Infrastructure Audit was a good example of looking at our needs over the next century.

On the Sunshine Coast we are desperately short of modern and scalable infrastructure. We need new public assets and services to improve our quality of life, to increase our productivity, to enhance our safety and to make better use of our environment. We certainly don’t want to be like the gridlocked, over-built, smokefilled and environmentally damaged regions we often deride.

How do we invest ahead of the curve?

We have many levels of government involved in infrastructure decisions, with little commonality in prioritisation or execution. Our council is responsible for the airport expansion, the light rail proposal, the new CBD and various improvements to public spaces and parking. Our State Government will decide on the rail duplication, the rail ‘spur’ from the foot of the Glasshouse Mountains to Maroochydore, upgrades to the Sunshine Motorway and the Mooloolah River interchange. The Federal Government is the primary stakeholder in the NBN, the Bruce Highway

Sami Muirhead is a radio announcer, blogger and commentator.

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expansion and the undersea cable protection zone creation.

Funding and executing these projects simultaneously, and in a fiscally constrained environment, is going to be a significant challenge. We are either going to have to lower our expectations or change the way we think about them as investments.

Some of these initiatives will be funded from general expenditure, but that will be slow. We are going to need to embrace other mechanisms – public-private partnerships, user pays (tolls), the potential sale of public assets, increasing taxes and different project sourcing strategies.

All of these options should be on the table and assessed on a case-bycase basis.

We also need to consider a more co-ordinated approach to execution. It can’t be completely political. We could create an independent, bi-partisan, multi-level infrastructure authority for the region that has real authority to deliver the required investment over multiple electoral terms.

Delivering the infrastructure we need for the 2020s will be hard enough.

Delivering what we need for the next 50 years will require unbelievable execution and your attention. Steve Jobs and Apple coined the slogan: ‘Think Different’. We need to.

Andrew Pitcher is a global financial services executive and advisor, and a member of the Sunshine Coast Economic Futures Board.

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HOT 91.1 LADIES OAKS DAY

A BIT OF FOLK ON THE SIDE

Ladies, prepare to frock up because one of the biggest events on the Sunshine Coast’s race calendar is only weeks away.

There will be fashion, fillies and fun as the champagne flows at the Hot 91.1 Ladies Oaks Day on May 27.

In addition to Fashions on the Field, there will also be some lively entertainment with the ever-popular Sydney’s Hotshots group sure to heat things up.

Held at Sunshine Coast Turf Club in Caloundra, the event doubles as a fundraiser. In its 11-year history, Hot 91.1 Ladies Oaks Day has raised close to $100,000 for various charities.

This year’s beneficiary will be not-forprofit organisation STEPS Charity, which runs programs to assist those who are disadvantaged and living in our community.

Gates open at 10.30am. Tickets are $25 and can be bought on the day. Hot 91.9 Ladies Oaks Day is strictly an 18+ event.

For more information visit sctc.com.au.

Two-time Queensland Music Award winners MZAZA’s latest tour will bring them to Nambour this month before embarking on a European tour. The six-piece gypsy folk band whose members come from Australia, France, Latvia, Bosnia and Greece have been inspiring audiences for 10 years with their combination of accordion, violin, percussion, double bass and flamenco guitar.

MZAZA will perform at The Bison Bar, Nambour on April 17 at 3pm.

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REIMAGINING THE CARPENTERS Less than three years ago, Dami Im stormed on to the national stage with her spectacular voice.

Now, the 2013 X Factor winner, is set to tour the country following the release of her new album, Classic Carpenters.

Honouring Im’s idol, Karen Carpenter, the tour will feature classics, as well as her own chart-topping hits.

She will perform at The Events Centre, Caloundra on November 12. Tickets are on sale now. Visit theeventscentre.com.au.

LISTEN LOCAL IN APRIL Black Bunny Kitchen at Alexandra Headland is kicking off its #ListenLocal campaign to showcase original music on the Sunshine Coast in the month of April.

April’s line-up will rally Coast residents and tourists alike with bands such as Bearfoot, Kahn Harrison, Barry Charles, The Perries and The Flip Flop Movement all taking to the stage.

A total of 10 acts will provide free original entertainment through the month, showcasing some of the best the Sunshine Coast has to offer. Not stopping there, venue owners Josh and Aimee Collins will also showcase more independently owned and localised craft beers, wines and spirits along with a new menu that focuses on Sunshine Coast local produce.

Black Bunny Kitchen’s Live Crafternoons run every Saturday night from 7pm and Sunday afternoon from 3.30pm. Visit blackbunnykitchen.com.au.

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RETIREMENT PROMOTION

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ride, excitement and anticipation are evident at Natures Edge Buderim this week, as staff and home owners prepare to welcome hundreds of men, women and extended family to their open day at the stunning over 50s rainforest community based at the foothills of Buderim this Saturday 16th April from 11am to 2pm.

Unrivalled with its unique rainforest setting, Natures Edge is central to all the Sunshine Coast has to offer and deemed to be one of Australia’s leading retirement locations. The lock up and go lifestyle offered is one of the primary motivators for baby boomers who choose to call Natures Edge home.

Natures Edge Buderim is not a traditional retirement village and as such has no exit fees, no entry fees, no stamp duty, no rentals, and no worries. You retain all your capital gains, you can

have as much or as little fun as you want, you can mingle with other like-minded home owners, and you can enjoy the luxury of living in a secure gated community with room for your RV, caravan or boat. The final working plans for the $2.5 million leisure centre are now completed and building will begin before the end of the financial year.

All the homes in Natures Edge are eco friendly, architecturally designed with 8 star energy efficiency and all include solar power, fans and air conditioning. Each of these spectacular architecturally designed homes is purpose built to capture the best each season has to offer – breezes in summer and sunshine in winter and an equally pleasant autumn and spring.

The exclusively over 50s lifestyle resort is within easy strolling distance to the attractive Forest Glen village which boasts a range of quality businesses

including the famous Forest Glen Bakery, Kunara Organic Café and Marketplace, and several barista run coffee houses.

Join us for a coffee, refreshments and some fun this Saturday 16th April 2016 from 11am to 2pm at Natures Edge, 25 Owen Creek Road, Forest Glen. We would love to show you through our new display homes in the village. And if you are in the market to buy, we have homes available now ready to move into. You

may even meet some of our many vibrant residents all who have already chosen to call Natures Edge home. See you Saturday!

For more details go to naturesedgebuderim.com.au, email info@naturesedgebuderim.com.au, phone: 1800 218 898 or drop into 25 Owen Creek Road, Forest Glen.

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ward winning over 50s developer Halcyon has commenced construction on its third gated lifestyle community on the Sunshine Coast.

Heavy machinery has been onsite preparing the civil works and construction of homes in the first release and is progressing with frames expected to go up in mid-April.

Launched only recently, Halcyon Lakeside is set against a backdrop of natural bushland within the master planned Parklakes II at Bli Bli. Along with an enviable 5-Star lifestyle offering, the new community overlooks two lakes with 450 metres of lake frontage and access to 6km of walking tracks and local shopping.

Project Director Chris Carley says

interest is so high that the first two releases of 52 homes in stage one have already sold out, off the plan, prompting the early unveiling of stage two.

“To date buyers have predominantly been from the local areas of Bli Bli, Buderim and Twin Waters, however some have been from as far afield as Canberra,” says Chris.

“They have been drawn to the fact they will be part of a peaceful pocket within a master planned community, The site’s water frontage is another major lifestyle drawcard”.

Recently plans were revealed for the first time of the community’s multimillion dollar lifestyle and recreational precinct, with its championship sized bowling green, tennis court, pickleball courts, pools and health and wellness

centre.

The centrepiece of the lifestyle and recreational precinct is the recreation club, which houses the cinema, library and substantial lounge areas that open to a lovely northern aspect and panoramic views over the landscape.

Halcyon Joint Managing Director Dr Bevan Geissmann says the strong early buyer response reflects the demand for a new and sophisticated approach

to seniors living on the Sunshine Coast.

“With the success of Halcyon Parks and Halcyon Landing, we have broken the mould of typical seniors living on the Sunshine Coast – it’s all about lifestyle”.

“Early buyers are attracted to our model of creating great home designs with a feeling of space and lifestyle facilities that are without peer in this market”.

“We believe it is the right mix of location and product that will appeal to the lifestyle-oriented over 50s”.

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RETIREMENT PROMOTION

NEW BOUTIQUE HOMES APPEAL TO DOWNSIZERS

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iving life on the edge has never been so appealing.

Boasting a prestigious address, water access and views, modern design and high quality craftsmanship, homes in the new gated community at Pelican Waters are being snapped up fast.

Already, 50 per cent of luxurious boutique terrace development, The Edge Residences, has been sold and with only seven blocks now available, developer Brad Teys says interested buyers need to get in fast.

“Predominantly it’s a unique boutique site, unlike any other,’’ he says.

“The development is on a lovely piece of waterfront land sitting on the corner of two canals.

“The properties are freehold and the body corporate fees are less than $16 a week, which is really cost effective and appealing to those looking to downsize in luxury.

“This development features eight absolute waterfront positions with deep water access and six north facing residences.”

Situated alongside the future Pelican

Waters town centre and the existing shopping centre, tavern and medical precinct, the development is also within walking distance to the popular Pumicestone Passage.

Teys, who has spent the past 20 years developing commercial and residential sites, says another aspect that makes The Edge unique is a partnership with respected designer builders, Costa Constructions.

As the developer’s preferred builder, the Costa team will work with owners to build their dream home.

“People can design their own house there within development controls,’’ Teys explains.

“We provide them with optimal style designs that they can work from. There are plenty of choices for colours, finishes and a multitude of design elements.

“Costa is a high-end builder that focuses on customisation and that’s what we want to come out of this project… the quality of their product suits the quality of the development.

The development targets retirees who are looking to downsize in luxury.”

The homes will typically feature three

bedrooms, two bathrooms, a two-car garage, an entertainer’s kitchen, open plan living that opens onto an alfresco area and a lovely courtyard.

“The development is two storeys but the design allows for the master bedroom to be downstairs,’’ Teys says.

“Although most of the buyers are looking to downsize, there are much larger homes available on the site. We are currently working on one that has five bedrooms.’’

SNAPSHOT The Edge Residences feature waterfront or north facing blocks, secluded internal courtyards, airconditioning, square set high ceilings, glass balustrading, entertainer’s kitchen featuring stone benchtop and European appliances.

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MOTORING PREVIEW

A CAR WITH AN IDENTITY CRISIS Peter Atkinson from AAP reviews the FIAT 500X CROSS PLUS

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love the TV advertisement for Fiat’s latest model – the baby 500X. It starts with an elderly, rather amorous Italian gentleman who accidentally drops a Viagra pill (don’t ask) from the balcony of his villa. The little blue tablet tumbles down, bounces around and eventually finds its way into the fuel tank of a Fiat 500 Bambino.

As a result, Fiat’s famous little city car morphs into a bigger, more ‘virile’ machine – the new 500X – which is essentially a semi-macho, jacked-up version of the hugely cute Bambino. The message is pretty clear.

All good fun, I guess. Unfortunately that’s about where the romance ended for me. The 500X is evidence, if ever we

needed it, that the SUV craze has gone completely… well… crazy.

If the world truly needs a high-riding, pseudo off-road version of the iconic Fiat 500, I’m at a loss to explain why.

Yes, there are competitors in this space – think Mazda’s brilliant CX-3 or Nissan’s funky Juke – both of which we’ve driven and enjoyed. But I’d have to say this new

model is not Italy’s finest moment.

Fiat says the 500X has “leveraged the character and iconic features of the 500 into a larger and more mature package”.

Perhaps so. But taking one of the smallest, least macho machines on the planet and turning it into a faux off-roader is quite an unlikely marriage. A ballerina wearing football boots, perhaps? Taylor Swift joining AC/DC? Let’s just say that it’s a unique entrant to the ever-growing, eversurprising SUV market.

Despite its name, the 500X is not completely based upon the retro-styled Fiat 500. It’s bigger, with a total length of 4.25m – about 60 millimetres longer than the standard 500. Most of that is an extended rear end that delivers a useful 350 litres of cargo space.

The 500X is also 1.8m wide and, most significantly, 1.65m high – with a H-point (the height at which the driver’s hip is elevated above the ground) of 669 millimetres. That means a much taller, more commanding driving position than its micro-car namesake – a key selling point for SUV buyers.

The downside, though, is a heavily compromised driving experience. With its short wheelbase and elevated ride height, continued page 40 >

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MOTORING

<from page 38 the 500X tends to pitch front-to-back, and sometimes side to side, on uneven surfaces. It verges on uncomfortable.

Despite the extra metal, its family resemblance to the 500 is unmistakeable, although that doe-eyed, carry-me-home cuteness of the 500 seems strangely incongruous with this high-riding, all-wheel-drive format.

It’s a conspicuous machine – a trait magnified by wide GT stripes running full-length down our test car’s roof and bonnet. It’s no place for those who prefer not to draw attention to themselves.

So who will buy this car?

Well, I suspect not many middle-aged males. Unless their name happens to be Mister Bean. And with prices starting at a not inconsiderable $28,000 for the entry-level version, it doesn’t necessarily fit the budget of well-heeled young things looking for funky city transport.

It is, though, very well specified for that outlay – including a 6.5-inch highresolution touch-screeen, Bluetooth audio streaming, keyless entry and start plus, Fiat claims, as many as 60 standard or optional safety features. These include forward collision warning and avoidance, Lane Departure warning and active steering assist; blind-spot monitoring and

rear cross-path detection. That’s a lot of electronics to cram into a little car.

The range features four trim options, the choice of two-wheel or all-wheeldrive; two turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engines and three transmissions – including six-speed manual and dualclutch automatic and a nine-speed auto on the top model.

The cheaper Pop and Pop Star models get Fiat’s proven 103kW Multi-Air engine, while the upmarket Lounge and Cross Plus offer more power with a 1.4-litre, 125Kw turbo four.

We drove the Cross Plus – with ample power and loads of equipment – but lacking the refinement we’ve come to expect of a small car with a rather inflated $39,000 price tag.

The engine is willing, although the nine-speed ZF auto – sublime in other vehicles we’ve driven recently – was something of a disappointment in the Fiat.

Its herky-jerky operation, coupled with the car’s uneven ride characteristics, combined for a less than comfortable experience.

That said, the 500X is certainly not without its virtues.

For a start, its all-wheel-drive system means it is safer and better-handling than the regular 500.

Equipment levels are high, the levels of finish are very strong and general presentation is first class.

It also offers the driver a choice of three different driving modes – via the rather curiously-named Mood Selector.

The Sport setting unquestionably delivers more response from the revvy little engine but also made the transmission surprisingly harsh, both under acceleration and while slowing down.

Even after a week, I couldn’t quite make up my mind quite where the 500X fits – or who it’s aimed at. Certainly not me – and I suspect not the old fellow with the Viagra, either.

FIAT 500X CROSS PLUS HOW BIG? Loosely based on the tiny city car that shares its name, the 500X adds decent cargo space and a bit of interior room thanks to its extended body. But it’s still fairly compact – a good thing when parking, not so good when cramming adults into the rear seats.

HOW FAST? Surprisingly so, for a car that looks a bit ungainly. We tested the most powerful 125kW, four-cylinder turbocharged engine that delivers fairly spirited acceleration. But be warned, it doesn’t ride or handle like a sporty machine.

HOW THIRSTY? For a small car with a small engine, its average thirst of 6.7L/100km is only an average result. But the nine-speed automatic transmission in the flagship Cross Plus model will ensure longlegged highway cruising.

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PROPERTY

LIFE OF LUXURY Sustainability and style are the hallmarks of Sekisui House’s new development in Coolum.

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new luxury home range has been released in Sekisui House’s beachside residential development at the Coolum Residences on the Sunshine Coast.

Construction has started on the first six homes in the Affinity collection, which is in stage two of the Cala Luna gated community at The Coolum Residences.

Sekisui House Senior Development Manager Evan Aldridge says the six homes have been architecturally designed in a close collaboration between Sekisui House lead designer Mitsuharu Yachi and local company Mode Design.

“One of the key elements of the Affinity collection is its range of sustainability features, which is one of Sekisui House’s signature design incorporations. Each home has an 8-star energy rating and includes energy saving solutions such as a 3kW roof solar energy system,” Aldridge says.

The Affinity collection includes a range of single and double-storey four-bedroom homes, with prices starting from $1.1 million.

LEAP OF FAITH

If you are a renter, now may be a good time to make the move to become a home owner.

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aking the plunge from the rental market into the role of home owner is a big step and one that must be taken with plenty of consideration.

However, it’s unlikely you will regret purchasing a prime piece of property.

One of the nation’s leading agencies, First National Real Estate, has some tell-tale signs that now could be the right time to move from tenancy to titleholder…

Mortgage companies are willing to lend Lending figures should certainly be on your radar if you’re thinking about buying. Although people’s individual situations vary, knowing whether lenders are increasing the availability of loans is a good place to start.

January figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) offer some hope if you’re yet to take a closer look at houses for sale. It revealed that the number of loans granted for buying homes increased 0.4 per cent from the previous month in trend terms.

This follows impressive lending data from a month earlier. The Housing Industry Association analysed the figures to find the monthly volume of new home loans for owner occupiers reached a six-year high over the course of December.

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RATES ON HOLD

Renting is more expensive than buying Have you recently found that the amount of rent you’re paying out is on the rise? If so, then it might be time to think about paying off your own mortgage rather than your landlord’s.

The ABS noted that in 2013-14, renters’ housing costs increased 4 per cent on the previous year. The Survey of Income and Housing discovered that renters dedicated around 20 per cent of their gross household income on housing costs, compared to 18 per cent for those with a mortgage.

Finding the ideal property is more difficult Demand for rental properties is rising, which can mean you’re up against stiff competition for the best houses for rent. Moving into a place of your own eliminates this challenge once you’ve found somewhere you love, it’s much easier to stay in one place.

SQM Research revealed that in January, 2.7 per cent of properties across the nation were without tenants. This varied between cities, with Hobart’s market the tightest at 1.1 per cent.

For more information visit firstnational.com.au

The Housing Industry Association has reacted to news that the Reserve Bank of Australia has once again left the official cash rate at two per cent.

HIA economist Diwa Hopkins says it was no surprise.

“The latest read of the economy shown by ABS national accounts data beat most expectations, with especially encouraging results found within the household sector.

“Residential construction activity – both new home building and renovations investment – made substantial contributions to the three per cent overall annual growth in GDP at the end of 2015.

“Inflationary pressures remain fairly subdued, with the renewed strength of the Australian dollar likely to ensure that this remains the case.

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PROPERTY

563 PETRIE CREEK ROAD, ROSEMOUNT Passed in / 3 bed, 3 bath, 3 car REMAX Realty Excellence 5470 7000 Barbara Banks 0419 760 492 Darren Rix 0416 188 259

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

Here’s a preview of hot auctions taking place on the Sunshine Coast in the next seven days: UNIT 7 “MARINER ON THE PACIFIC” 10-12 MARINA WALK, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND Auction on site Sunday April 17 @ 1.30pm First National Real Estate 5444 0800 Jean Hamer 0419 034 500

318-324 UPPER ROSEMOUNT ROAD, ROSEMOUNT Passed in / 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car REMAX Realty Excellence 5470 7000 Barbara Banks 0419 760 492 Darren Rix 0416 188 259

12 HONEYEATER CLOSE, BUDERIM Auction on site Saturday April 16 @ 11am Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Dom Fernandez 0424 767 121 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

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132 MONS SCHOOL ROAD, BUDERIM Passed in / 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Dom Fernandez 0424 767 121 Mel Fernandez 0437 461 990

9/6 TARAWA STREET, KAWANA ISLAND Passed in / 4 bed, 3 bath, 2+ car Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Karen Jones 0405 122 526 9 HIGH PARK CRESCENT, LITTLE MOUNTAIN Passed in / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car RealWay Property Consultants 5436 0700 Darren Ide 0408 549 457 135 PARKYN PARADE, MOOLOOLABA Passed in, currently negotiating / 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Paul Freney 0418 714 224

6 HONEYBEE LANE, NAMBOUR $220,000 / Vacant Land Next Property Group, Robyne Williams 14 CHURCH STREET, PALMWOODS $499,000 / 5 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Elders Real Estate, Mike Burns & Meng Meng

the Coast: 18 SERENA CLOSE, BUDERIM $637,500 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Belle Property Buderim, Bevan Horsnell

1 OLD ORCHARD DRIVE, PALMWOODS $422,500 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Elders Real Estate Palmwoods, Mike Burns & Meng Meng

563 Petrie Creek Road, Rosemount

Unit 7 “Mariner on the Pacific” 10-12 Marina Walk, Alexandra Headland

81-83 CORONATION AVENUE, NAMBOUR $540,000 / 6 bed, 3 bath, 3 car Carolans First National Real Estate, Andy Sharma

10 IRENE PLACE, PALMWOODS $390,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Elders Real Estate, Stewart Medland

A list of what’s recently sold on

196 MONS SCHOOL ROAD, BUDERIM Passed in / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Glennis Schindler 0412 737 324 Kate Jewry 0404 817 916

125 SUGAR BAG ROAD, LITTLE MOUNTAIN $480,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car RealWay Property Consultants Caloundra, Darren Ide

299 GLENVIEW ROAD, GLENVIEW $930,000 / 5 bed, 3 bath, 3 car Belle Property Buderim, Bevan Horsnell 10 ROBERTS STREET, GOLDEN BEACH $495,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Seaside Real Estate, Di Hurman 5 SLIM CRESCENT, GOLDEN BEACH $600,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 4 car Seaside Real Estate, Anna Morgan-Varlow 16/50 KING STREET, KINGS BEACH $650,000 / 3+ bed, 2 bath, 2+ car Next Property Group, Kerri Johnston

9 High Park Crescent, Little Mountain *As supplied by contributing real estate agencies

ALEXANDRA HEADLAND

SUNDAY AUCTION

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

AUCTION THIS SUNDAY AT 1:30PM, ON-SITE

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 This Sunday April 17 at 1:30pm, on site INSPECT Sunday from 1:00pm, Auction at 1.30pm MOOLOOLABA 5444 0800 JEAN HAMER 0419 034 500 WEB www.fnmooloolaba.com.au

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PROPERTY

BRIGHTWATER LIFESTYLE From page 42

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he Sunshine Coast is renowned for its beautiful climate, which lends itself to an aquatic lifestyle. There are some amazing waterfront communities on the Coast but ocean access blocks with a coveted northern aspect are becoming extremely difficult to source. Stockland has just made available Riviera Place, a limited number of desirable blocks, of which 9 opportunities remain.

All of these Ocean access blocks enjoy a northerly aspect, vast water vistas and are surrounded by upmarket homes. Brightwater is a vibrant community offering fabulous amenities such as schools, waterfront hotel, shopping and more. With easy access to the motorway and new hospital hub, waterfront living has never been more desirable or affordable.

RIVIERA PLACE, BRIGHTWATER (MOUNTAIN CREEK) Land from $468,000 Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Karen Jones 0405 122 526 Kylie Tredrea 0402 240 687

PALMWOODS HOME Immacu Immaculately Imma cula late tely ly p presented rese re sent nted ed h home ome om e wi with th elev levat ated ed n orth or ther erly aspec ct M oder od ern n elevated northerly aspect.

Modern kitchen with stone benches and stainless steel appliances.

Fully usable gently sloping acreage surrounded by rainforest ensuring privacy. More than 200 mango trees and room for horses and riding motor bikes. Short drive to schools state and private. Quiet location approximately 200m from the road.

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

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HOME BUYER OR INVESTOR Ready Ready Read y to move mov ove e in in. Th This is n new ew h home ome om e ffeatures eat atur ures es sstone tone to ne kit itch chen en ttop, op 2 split spli sp litt air air kitchen conditioners, smooth and rendered finish. 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. The 173-square metre home is located on a 375-square metre block.

13 VINCENT AVENUE, SIPPY DOWNS 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car $469,000 Platinum Properties 5437 8806 Steve Turner 0412 679 488

homes and land for sale Indicative image of Mackenzie waterfront views

18 Mackenzie Drive. Large northerly facing waterfront.

Stunning Metroliving terrace home by Metricon

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• 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.

• Yours to enjoy and own Freehold!

• Decked area for outdoor entertaining, loads of room.

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• Spacious main bedroom with walk in robe, large ensuite featuring tiles to full ceiling height, a good sized shower and separate WC.

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DUAL LIVING EUDLO ESCAPE

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ual living Queenslander style home located amongst the greenery of Eudlo. Set on 5,840-suare metres of land the home is surrounded by usable flat land. Fruit trees and Eudlo Creed border the sides and rear of the property while the house is well placed to take advantage of the bush outlook and shade of the surrounding trees. Two living areas and enclosed sunroom. Features include high ceilings, timber floor boards and a pot belly fireplace.

Powered two bay shed, additional storage and a second large shed fully converted for dual living.

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Just metres from your door you can enjoy a wine and meal on the Esplanade. Private master bedroom with balcony and views.

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Pool area with Balinese hut. Walking distance to Kawana Shopping World.

Ten minutes to the hospital precinct and the Mooloolaba Esplanade .

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

Palmwoods, 11 Roberts Street

Positive Gearing or Ready to Live in You will feel right at home the minute you arrive at this light and bright three bedroom home. Be the first to enjoy the recent renovations, including fresh paint and new carpets. Decorated in stylish neutral colours, the large open plan living area is tiled throughout and leads around to the modern kitchen with brand new stainless steel stove, entertain under the expansive paved & covered entertaining terrace. All three bedrooms have built in robes, large separate laundry with outdoor access.

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Down Sizers, Young Professionals - here is your chance!

This freestanding cottage/townhouse with no stairs is located in a fantastic position in the Emerald Springs enclave of Mooloolaba.

Close to beaches & entertainment, schools & shopping it’s the perfect location for downsizers, young professionals & small families alike.

Sunny & pet friendly, with both front and rear private courtyards & minimum maintenance. There are also possibilities to enclose external area and expand further. Tropical Resort Pool, Private Tennis Court, BBQ facilities with local shops just a lazy 5min stroll away.

OPEN HOME: Saturday 16th April 11.00-11.30am VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au PRICE: CONTACT AGENT AGENT: Mark Osborne 0423 106 384

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contemporary home with all the mod cons, combined with 30 acres and the convenience of being just 16 minutes to Mooloolaba or Maroochydore CBD. Previously this stunning property was successfully operating as the Chevallum Turf Farm - a complete prospectus of the business opportunity is available on request. The property could also be easily transformed to become a horse haven. Includes two dams, complete with bore and water automation system.

223 DALES ROAD, CHEVALLUM 4 bed, 2 bath, 7 car + office Auction, on site Saturday 10-10.45am Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Craig Porter 0411 554 880

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 in all the water sports you can think of. 11.3 ha for lot 1 or 5.9ha for lot 2 mean you can set up your perfect home just how you want it • Seller prepared to meet the market • Lot 2 comes with elevated house site complete • Large acreage with absolute river frontage

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

Barbara Banks 0419 760 492 Darren Rix 0416 188 259 For more details visit www.realtyexcellence.com.au ID: 14986445

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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

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• Owners genuine about selling and prepared to meet the market

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.

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

Barbara Banks 0419 760 492 Darren Rix 0416 188 259

• A small vegetation covenant ensures your privacy

For more details visit www.realtyexcellence.com.au ID:14986455

• Elevated block - enjoy the expansive rural views • 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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LAND IN ROSEMOUNT 13 Sanctuary Grove Drive, Buderim

SANCTUARY HOUSE BACKING ONTO BUSHLAND ‘Sanctuary House’ is a grand home that presents over 95squares of meless style and luxury living posi oned on an incredible 2548m2 parcel of land, in a ‘dress-circle’ address.

The triple garage accommoda on and addi onal off road parking for 6 vehicles, is set amongst manicured formal gardens that flow through to the natural bush landscape at the rear. The se ng is nothing short of picturesque to suit a property that is a statement in design and architecture fit to grace the pages of luxury home magazines.

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357 PAYNTERS CREEK ROAD, ROSEMOUNT LAND $405,000 RE/MAX Realty Excellence 5476 7654 Darren Rix 0416 188 259 Barbara Banks 0419 760 492

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13 Farnwyn Court, Buderim ON-TOP BUDERIM, CUL DE SAC LOCATION • Architect-designed, split-level family home on 870sqm block.

• Featuring versatile dual-living opportunities or home business.

• Raked ceilings & brush-box floorboards.

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• Position and potential • Spacious and charming 936sqm property in a perfect Buderim location • Multiple living areas for growing families • Adjacent to Headland Park Golf Club

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Stunning Family Home

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Open plan kitchen, dining and family areas Grand kitchen design with stunning curved breakfast bar Quality appliances & ducted air conditioning Media room complete with wall mounted screen and projector Entertaining area overlooking pool and bushland backdrop

21 Illawong Street Buderim

Enviable Blue Chip Location

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This elegant home captures fresh sea breezes and stunning vistas.

• Sturdy single level living with the added potential to build higher • Gourmet stone and two pac kitchen has quality appliances.

• Three very spacious bedrooms and the media room could be a fourth.

• Internal garage entry plus parking bays and caravan pad.

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AUCTION GRAND EXECUTIVE PROPERTY WITH SELF-CONTAINED APARTMENT 9 Apple Gum Place, Palmview This is a true stand out property in this most sought after, prestigious estate! Set high on Apple Gum Place, the home was designed to flow and contour the block, whilst absorbing the surrounding, sweeping views to the ocean. Accompanying this executive home is a self-contained two bedroom apartment, complete with single garage! With good separation from the main dwelling, it can easily be utilised as a great rental return, appraised at $380 - $420 per week.

There is a long list of all the extras for this fabulous property - inspection is a must!

6 Bed | 4 Bath | 2 Car

• Amazing street appeal • Resort style entertainment • 8 minutes to Mooloolaba • Space for large boat/caravan • Modern contemporary design • Spectacular sweeping views to the ocean • North-eastern aspect

Auction: Forthcoming auction Inspect: Saturday 12.30-1pm Dom Fernandez 0424 767 121 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

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AUCTION SWEEPING VIEWS TO THE COAST 12 Honeyeater Close, Buderim Due to work commitments our vendors are now relocating to Brisbane! This majestic three level lifestyle entertainer must be sold! 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 from 10.30am Dom Fernandez 0424 767 121 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

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SOPHISTICATED BEACHSIDE TOWN HOME 5/21 Mudjimba Esplanade, Mudjimba

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

Meticulously renovated, this exquisite beachside town home oozes style and sophistication. You will think you have stepped into the pages of Vogue Living. Enjoy cooling sea breezes as you relax on your balcony overlooking the Mudjimba beachside park and Surf Club or simply slip downstairs to the esplanade and enjoy a wine and meal. The master bedroom and ensuite feels like your own private day spa. Whether you are relaxing on your private balcony or you are gently stirred from your slumber with the sounds of waves caressing the beach, you will be forgiven for thinking you are on an endless summer holiday. This is relaxed beachside living presenting fantastic value. Your inspection will delight.

• Stylish, open plan designer finishes • Master bedroom with private balcony • Views to Old Woman Island • Ducted air conditioning throughout • Oversized undercover entertaining area • Spiral staircase to observation deck • Large carport for vehicles/boat or caravan

Price: Offers over $695,000 Inspect: By appointment only Kylie Tredrea 0402 240 687

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: Offers over $695,000 Inspect: Saturday 10-10.45am Kylie Tredrea 0402 240 687 John Skerlak 0413 441 834

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

5 Bed | 2.5 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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Price: Buyers in the low millions Inspect: Saturday 2.30-3.30pm by prior registration only Anne Wallace 0418 769 466

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THIS LOVELY MOOLOOLABA PROPERTY HAS ALL THE BOXES TICKED 8 Applegin Court, Mooloolaba Situated in a sought after quiet cul-de-sac position, this wonderful home should certainly be put at the top of your list if you are looking for location, lifestyle and value. The home is not only private but lovely and light throughout. With endless features there is something that will impress everyone.

There is plenty of room for the kids and pets to play safely in the yard, and there are ample walkways and access to shops, schools and parks within close walking and riding distance. With plenty of room and something for everyone, this home is perfect for everyone.

4 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

• Room for caravan, boat and trailer • Beautiful, well maintained home • Fantastic north-east aspect • Huge undercover entertaining area • Tropical salt water pool • Quiet cul-de-sac position • Double side access

Price: Buyers from mid $700,000’s Inspect: Saturday 11-11.30am Kate Jewry 0404 817 916 Glennis Schindler 0412 737 324

LIVE THE LOW MAINTENANCE LUXURY WATERFRONT LIFESTYLE 27a Aldinga Place, Mooloolaba Positioned in arguably one the of best waterfront streets in Mooloolaba, this stunning home offers a level of stylish sophistication that is hard to beat. This beautiful north facing home is bursting with superior fixtures and clever conceptions. Offering spacious open plan living that seamlessly flows to the outdoors, the home is perfect for entertaining. The alfresco area is backdropped by wide water views, a stunning pool and comfortable lounging and deck areas which lead down to your private jetty and white sandy beach. Motivated owners are serious about selling!

5 Bed | 5 Bath | 2 Car

• North facing waterfront • White sandy beach and private pontoon • Multiple entertaining areas • Two master suites • Superior fixtures and clever conceptions • Unique rooftop entertaining with 360 degree views

Price: Mid to high $1,000,000’s Inspect: Saturday 10-10.30am & Wednesday 5-5.45pm Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222 Kate Jewry 0404 817 916

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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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BRAND NEW DESIGNER RESIDENCE WITH OCEAN ACCESS 9/6 Tarawa Street, Kawana Island

4 Bed | 3 Bath | 3 Car

Exclusive communities with deepwater ocean access are in limited supply - this is what makes this property such a rare opportunity today. The perfect fusion of superior design, innovative architecture, luxury materials, prestige inclusions and supreme attention to detail all combine to achieve an unsurpassed experience. Complemented by a private marina berth and panoramic water vistas, the ‘Mahalo’ is the first residence to be available in the exclusive ‘Promenade’, a boutique, waterfront gated estate. Kawana Island offers a vibrant lifestyle close to the new hospital hub, cafes, shopping centres and beautiful beaches.

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

Price: Offers in the mid $1 millions Inspect: Saturday 1-1.45pm & Wednesday 5-5.45pm Karen Jones 0405 122 526

AUCTION BUDDINA BEACHSIDE OPPORTUNITY 24 Ilumba Street, Buddina

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

This original beachside home is being offered to the market for the first time in 19 years. Positioned only 300m from Buddina Beach and with Kawana shopping world around the corner, locations like this don’t last long! On a 546m2 block and solid foundations you have the opportunity to work your magic and turn this house into the home that you have always dreamed of.

Auction: On site, Saturday May 14th at 10am Inspect: Saturday 10-10.30am Mimmi Sandstrom 0403 517 117

SCHINDLER’S LISTINGS BUDERIM - 196 Mons School Road – Solid private sanctuary home, 1756m2 rainforest outlook. Large balcony with a north-east aspect. Buyers in the $700,000’s. Room for caravan. Open Saturday 1-1.30pm MAROOCHYDORE - 10/81 Sixth Avenue – Large two bedroom unit, resort facilities, opposite beach. Offers over $275,000. Open Saturday 2-2.30pm & Thursday 21st 4-4.30pm MAROOCHYDORE - 8/12 Turner Street – Modern freestanding unit, 3 bedrooms, ensuite, pet friendly in complex of only 12. Low Body Corporate fees, quiet & secure. Buyers in the $400,000’s. Contact agent to view and be impressed

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LIMITED NORTH FACING OCEAN ACCESS LAND Riviera Place, Brightwater (Mountain Creek) The Sunshine Coast has a limited supply of ocean access land available, don’t miss your opportunity to secure one of these last select blocks available in the beautiful Brightwater estate. With fabulous amenities and surrounded by upmarket residences, you are only limited by your imagination as you create the perfect home to compliment your family’s aquatic lifestyle. You could be stepping off your private pontoon to be in Mooloolaba in moments or relaxing on your deck enjoying expansive north water vistas. Sometimes in life to get exactly what you want you have to make it happen, don’t compromise. Your perfect ocean access, waterfront lifestyle has never been so affordable or 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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Living on the Sunshine Coast is all about lifestyle, only the fortunate few are able to Auction enjoy waterfront property ownership. We are delighted to offer you the opportunity to purchase this magnificent residence offering multiple indoor and outdoor living Viewing spaces that will invite you to relax and unwind as you take in the beautiful water Contact views from nearly every room in the house.

• Four Bedrooms With Built-ins + Study • Two Level Master Built Residence • Premium 834m2 Waterfront Allotment • Stunning Views From Nearly Every Room • Outdoor Deck & Alfresco Areas • In-ground Concrete Pool With Water Feature • Private Jetty & Pontoon • Fully Ducted Airconditioning Throughout

Saturday 30th April on site at 3pm Saturday 11:00am - 12:00pm Russell Dell 0400 409 000 russelldell@oneagency.com.au

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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 ample car accommodation

PARREARRA 74 SUNBIRD CHASE

Partnership being Dissolved – This Property Must Be Sold On or Before Auction Day Positioned on the northern tip of this sought after waterway sits this gracious home

• Northern tip of Sunbird Chase • Ready for your touch that is ready for you to come and enjoy it’s magnificent location. Whether you are • 3 large living zones water sports mad, or a fisherman, this is a lifestyle change without the price. All the main living areas face the canal so it doesn’t matter if you are upstairs or down you can • Open kitchen looking onto the water • Access to deep water through lock enjoy the vista.

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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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Iconic Beachside Living in a Blue Chip Location…

142 Oceanic Drive, WARANA Every now and then a home comes along that truly oozes appeal, functionality through design and constant reminders of just how close the beach really is.

• 5 generous bedrooms with Master on the Upper Level complete with Dressing Room • 2 very well appointed bathrooms • Multiple Living Zones • 6 car accommodation with 4 completely under cover • A larger than average 615 sqm parcel of land

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PROPERTY

RELAX IN ROSEMOUNT EUDLO 189 Highlands Road

DUAL LIVING EUDLO ESCAPE Get away from it all. This delightful dual living Queenslander style home is set on 5,840m2 amongst the lush greenery of Eudlo. Feel the tranquility, the sound of native birds and Eudlo creek trickling by.

• 2 living areas + enclosed and screened sun room • High ceilings, timber floors and timber cabinetry • 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms plus…

• Separate shed with living, 2 bedrooms and kitchenette • Large fenced area for pets and children’s playground • Multiple water tanks including tanks fed from creek • Large lockable 2 bay shed + single carport

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Peace privacy. Possibility for subdivision. 120,000 litres of rain water tanks. Close to beach, airport and shops. School bus service available. Suitable for horses.

318-324 UPPER ROSEMOUNT ROAD, ROSEMOUNT 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car $650,000 RE/MAX Realty Excellence 5476 7654 Barbara Banks 0419 760 492 Darren Rix 0416 188 259

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Inspect: Saturday 12:00-12:45pm Price: Offers over $465,000 Web: Ref No. 122309638 Justin Boyanton 0458 608 257

MOOLOOLAH VALLEY 1 Coolibah Court

FAMILY LIVING IN A QUIET LOCATION 3842m2 in a peaceful secluded location, capturing the hinterland lifestyle. It is easy to see why this single leve residence is the perfect family home!

• Sleek modern kitchen, s/s appliances, soft closing drawers and stone splash-back • Generous open plan living and dining area • Large undercover outdoor area adjacent to pool • Separate lounge/media room with air-conditioning • Tranquil master retreat plus 4 more bedrooms with built-ins • Separate kids rumpus room - with air con • 3-bay shed, 12 solar panels, fully fenced yard…and much much more…..

5 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR Inspect: Saturday 11:00 - 1:45am & Wednesday 5:00 - 6:00pm Price: $695,000 Web: Ref No. 122059730 Jarrad McCarthy 0410 052 219 Justin Boyanton 0458 608 257

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122 FERNY GLEN ROAD, MONS 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car + office Buyers in the mid $1 millions Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Craig Porter 0411 554 880 Anne Wallace 0418 769 466

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

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CLASSIFIEDS KAWANA ISLAND Be ssurrounded urround ded d by ttropical ropi ro p call ga gard gardens rde ens in n your yo ur o wn p riva ri vate te o asis Th The e la larg rge e own private oasis. large timber door entrance opens to a five bedroom home plus office with approximately 320-square metres under roof. The home centres around the open plan living zones consisting of a sunken family lounge and an L-shaped living, kitchen and dining area with views to the landscaped gardens and saltwater pool. Six burner gas cooktop and ample sized kitchen.

6 GRENADA WAY, KAWANA ISLAND 5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Offers over $695,000 Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Kylie Tredrea 0402 240 687 & John Skerlak 0413 441 834

2 OUTSTANDING DEVELOPMENT SITES SUNSHINE COAST – PRIVATE SALE

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HOUSES FOR SALE Real Estate

PALMWOODS: Jane Street Sat 10-30-11.30 Merriman Estate stage 2 new land subdivision 14 lots. Located in beautiful Palmwoods, an easy 5 minute walk to shops, cafes and transport. Less than 20km to beaches and approx. 100km to the Priced mid $200,000’s heart of Brisbane.

PALMWOODS: 1 Kindal Crt Sat 11-11.40 Stylish “Grandview” home with 4 bed, 2 bath, open plan living in the “Old Orchard Estate”. Easy walk to school, shops, a truly lovely family home.

Priced to sell at $515,000 NAMBOUR: 10 Imagination Dr Sat 11-11.40 Villas On Image: Stylish living + value! Smart, practical design, generous dimensions. A well managed, secure, boutique complex. 2 brms, ens, + office/multi purpose area. 5min walk to Hospital $319, 900 Precinct. Excellent Investment.

NAMBOUR: 5/41 Netherton St Sat 12-12.40 Ideal Investment! Situated in the Hospital precinct – short walk to Town Centre. 2 brms, 1 bath, 1 car + sunroom. Small complex. Neat and tidy.

Priced to sell at $220,000 WOOMBYE: 20 Dinmore Street Sat 12-12.40 Location Location! Stylishly refurbished, immaculate home with 4 brms, 3 bath, u/stairs & downstairs, great for the growing family. Garage + $445,000 workshop + much more.

PALMWOODS: 230 Landershute Rd Sat. 12-12.40 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-high $600,000 WOOMBYE: 5 Moodie Court Sat 1-1.40 Neat & tidy low set brick home. 3 brms, 1 bath, open plan living, 2 outdoor entertaining areas. 1 car + workshop, f/fenced yard (701m2) block. $369,500 Presents well, great 1st home!

1 1 2 MERIDAN PLAINS $360pw Close to school and shops. Air-con in living. Fully fenced.

Small pet. Available NOW 1 2 3 MAROOCHYDORE $410pw Air con. Large rooms. Pets on application. Available NOW

KAWANA ISLAND $410pw 2 1 2 Large kitchen and lounge area. Air-con. Fully fenced. Pets considered. Available NOW 2 2 3 MERIDAN PLAINS $415pw Air con, gas cooking, dishwasher, fully fenced. Pets on application. Available NOW 1 2 4 WURTULLA $420pw Solar power electricity. Tiled throughout. Close to park and shops. Small pet on application. Available NOW

LITTLE MOUNTAIN $430pw 2 2 3 Air con and ceiling fans. Lawns and garden maintenance included. Pets on application. Available NOW

Located less than 300 meters from the Big Top Shopping Centre, food markets, restaurant strip and night life at Ocean Street and an easy walk to the Sunshine Plaza, Maroochydore RSL and kite surfing beaches at Cotton Tree.

Large flat 642m² block zoned High Density Residential Zone, suitable for a range of residential and commercial developments (subject to Council approval). Potential for views of the beautiful Maroochy River (subject to Council approved design).

Mooloolaba Development site – Offers over $995K

Mooloolaba has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, this site is located a few minutes’ walk from the beach, shops and restaurants and an easy walk to both the Alexandra Headland Surf Club and Mooloolaba Surf Club.

Large 749m² block zoned Medium Density Residential Zone, easily serviced, suitable for a range of development options including a subdivision into 3 lots (subject to Council approval). Concept plans available.

Please call 0448 808 268

5442 1888

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MERIDAN PLAINS $430pw 2 2 3 Handy distance to schools and shops. Air con and ceiling fans. Fully fenced. Pets on application. Available NOW

Maroochydore Development site – Offers over $745K

2/18 Blackall St, WOOMBYE

CALOUNDRA $445pw 2 2 4 Minutes from main Caloundra. Air con throughout. Small pet. Available NOW BUDDINA $450pw 1 2 Fully furnished in quiet street. Available 5 May

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PARREARRA $465pw 2 2 3 Fully fenced and easy care grounds. Open plan home.

Lock up garage. No pets. Available NOW 2 3 KAWANA ISLAND $465pw Air-con throughout. Mowing included in rent.

Available NOW

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2 2 3 MOUNTAIN CREEK $470pw Ducted air-con throughout. Rainwater tank and pump to reduce water charges. Fully fenced. Available NOW

WARANA $500pw 2 2 4 Walk to beach and close to nearby transport. Pool and ceiling fans. Pets on application. Available 15 April 2 2 4 SIPPY DOWNS $500pw New house with dishwasher. 6 star energy rated home.

Fans and air con. Fully fenced. Close to schools and university. Available 18 April

FLAXTON: 3 Cycad Place Sat 1-1.40 Stunning lowest home located in picturesque Flaxton. 3 brms, 2 bath, formal & informal living areas & provision for the creation of a 4th bdrm.

Workshop, landscaped gardens & more. $859,000

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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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BOKARINA $550pw 2 2 3 Fully furnished with in ground pool. Fully fenced. 6 month lease with possible extension. Available NOW

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 • Security screens all round • Low maintenance brick and 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

URGENTLY WANTED BEACH SIDE PROPERTY My buyer is looking for a home with a minimum of 3 bedrooms, Good storage/garage space, and room for a small boat.

Anywhere in the 4551 post code area and within 3 km of the water.

David Radcliffe 0407 780 500

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2 1 4 BIRTINYA $650pw Open plan home with separate media room. Study nook.

Air-con. Fully fenced. Pets considered. Available NOW 2 4 4 KAWANA ISLAND $695pw Timber deck with pool. Air con. Must to view! Available NOW

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

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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: Melbourne.

8.30 Grantchester. (M) A young man confesses to a murder.

9.15 Scott & Bailey. (M) 10.05 Lateline.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.30 MOVIE The Help. (2011) (M) Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer. Three women build an unlikely friendship.

11.30 Seven Year Switch. (M)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 7.

North Queensland Cowboys v South Sydney Rabbitohs. From 1300Smiles Stadium, Queensland.

10.10 MOVIE The Last Stand. (2013) (MA15+) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Johnny Knoxville, Forest Whitaker.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Living Room. Dr Chris and Miguel visit Port Stephens.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) Graham Norton is joined by Chris Hemsworth.

9.30 To Be Advised.

11.00 The Project.

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.30 Rome: The World’s First Superpower. (PG) 8.25 Mummies Alive: The Hero Of Herculaneum. (M) 9.20 Rise Of The Machines: Ultimate Dragster. (PG) 10.15 SBS World News Late Edition.

SATURDAY

6.30pm Gardening Australia.

7.00 News.

7.30 Father Brown. (M) 8.20 DCI Banks. (M) The search for the arsonist continues.

9.05 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery: Waleed Aly. 9.35 Janet King. (PG) 10.30 Luke Warm Sex. (M)

6pm Seven News.

7.00 MOVIE Iron Man 2. (2010) (PG) Robert Downey Jr, Mickey Rourke.

9.30 MOVIE Terminator 2: Judgment Day. (1991) (M) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong. A cyborg is sent from the future to protect a teenager.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 MOVIE Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted. (2012) (PG) Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer.

8.50 MOVIE Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen. (2009) (M) Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel.

11.50 MOVIE Walking Tall. (2004) (M)

6pm Bondi Rescue. (PG) 6.30 Bondi Vet. (PG) 7.30 Shark. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE X-Men. (2000) (M) Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 Motor Racing. International V8 Supercars Championship. Phillip Island SuperSprint. Highlights.

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Sheridan Smith. Sheridan Smith investigates her genealogy.

8.40 MOVIE The Thin Red Line.

(1998) (M) Sean Penn, George Clooney, John Cusack. Soldiers battle the Japanese at Guadalcanal.

SUNDAY

6pm Australian Story.

6.30 Compass. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.40 David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef: Visitors.

8.40 Call The Midwife. (M) A patient has a case of morning sickness.

9.45 Stephen Fry: Out There. (PG) 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) Liz joins Red as a fugitive.

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

6pm Nine News.

7.00 You’re Back In The Room. (PG) Hosted by Daryl Somers.

8.15 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.15 MOVIE The Negotiator. (1998) (M) Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey, David Morse. A police negotiator takes an office hostage.

6pm Family Feud: Sunday.

6.30 Scorpion. (PG) 7.30 Modern Family.

8.30 The People V. OJ Simpson. (M) Darden suggests a bold move at the trial.

10.30 Limitless. (M) 11.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M)

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.35 Lost City Of The Gladiators. (M) 8.35 Vietnam: The War That Made Australia. (M) Part 3 of 3.

9.35 Untold Australia: Indian Wedding Race. (M) 10.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour.

Amstel Gold Race.

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 Downton Abbey. (PG) Bertie proposes a solution to Edith’s problem.

11.00 Grey’s Anatomy. (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 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners. (PG) 10.50 I Am Innocent. (MA15+)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 All-Star Family Feud. Hosted by Grant Denyer.

8.30 CSI: Cyber. (M) A woman sends DB a text by mistake.

10.30 Elementary. (M) 11.30 The Project.

6pm Italian Food Safari.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Michael Mosley: Do We Need Health Tests?

8.30 Royal Navy School. Recruits take on the Stretcher Run. 9.30 Sex Diaries: Trans Lovers. (M) 10.25 SBS World News Late Edition.

TUESDAY

7pm News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Catalyst. (PG) 8.30 Keeping Australia Alive: The Front Line – GP V Emergency Department. (M) A look at the front line of Australia’s medical system.

9.30 Foreign Correspondent.

10.00 Meet The Mavericks. (MA15+)

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 Seven Year Switch. (M) The couples meet with therapists.

10.00 Best Bits. (M) 10.30 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell. (M)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 WIN News.

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

8.30 Reno Rumble. (PG) Hosted by Scott Cam. 10.00 Beauty And The Beach. (M) 11.10 Embarrassing Bodies. (MA15+)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 8.00 Territory Cops. (PG) 8.30 NCIS. (M) Plane passengers are poisoned.

9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) Kensi and Deeks go undercover.

11.30 The Project.

6pm Italian Food Safari.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys.

8.30 Insight. Presented by Jenny Brockie.

9.30 Dateline.

10.00 SBS World News Late Edition.

WEDNESDAY

7.30pm 7.30.

8.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery.

(PG) Julia Zemiro spends a day with Leigh Sales.

8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (M) 9.00 Luke Warm Sex. (MA15+) 9.30 Would I Lie To You? 10.00 Comedy Up Late. (M)

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Kyle faces his moment of truth in court.

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.00 Criminal Minds. (M) The team searches for a bride killer.

10.00 Blindspot. (M) The team hunts for a mole.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 The Big Bang Theory. Sheldon and Leonard fight.

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

10.30 Fugitive: Black Ops: AUCOperation White Terror. (M) 11.30 Extra.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Long Lost Family.

8.30 Madam Secretary. Elizabeth formulates a plan to save some hostages.

9.30 The Good Wife.

10.30 Hawaii Five-0.

11.30 The Project.

6pm Food Safari.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Story Of China.

8.30 Untold Australia: A Modern Mutiny. (PG) Part 3 of 3.

9.30 Vikings. (M) Aethelwulf and Alfred arrive in Rome.

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. (PG) 8.30 Janet King. (M) Janet fast-tracks the undercover mission.

9.30 Utopia. (PG) 9.55 Upper Middle Bogan. (M) 10.25 Lateline.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Captain America: The Winter Soldier. (2014) (M) Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson. Captain America is threatened by a new enemy.

11.30 To Be Advised.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 WIN News.

7.30 RBT. (PG) Follows the activities of police units.

8.30 MOVIE Gravity. (2013) (M) Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, Ed Harris. A disaster strikes for a rookie astronaut.

10.30 The AFL Footy Show. (M)

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. (M) 11.30 The Project.

6pm Food Safari.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Destination Flavour Scandinavia. (PG) 8.00 Gourmet Farmer. (PG) 8.30 Inside Heston’s World. (M) Part 4 of 4.

9.30 The Last Panthers. (M)

Programs are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the networks.

Ladies (& Gents)... put on your PINK bra and walking gear and join us for a walk to raise money for Breast Cancer.

Enjoy Caloundra’s beaches with either a 5km or 10km walk. This is a fun event for a great cause, helping raise money (and eyebrows)!

Your registration includes a Superfood Smoothie by Coco Loco Club or a coffee from The Pocket Espresso and delicious protein balls from Life By The Balls with many raffles and prizes donated by local businesses to be won. It’s going to be an amazing morning!

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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. 7.30 Doctor Who. (PG) 8.15 Doctor Who: Confidential.

8.30 First Dates UK. (M) 9.20 Unsafe Sex In The City. (M) 10.15 Jimmy Fallon. 10.55 Hunted. 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.

(PG) 10.30 Front Of House. 11.00 Before And After. 11.30 Homes Under The Hammer.

7.30pm AFL Pre-Game Show.

8.00 Football. AFL. Round 4. West Coast v Richmond. From Domain Stadium, Perth. 11.30 Friday Front Bar. (M) 12am Jail. (M)

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

8.00 As Time Goes By. 8.40 MOVIE Thelma & Louise. (1991) (M) Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Harvey Keitel. 11.20 MOVIE The Driver. (1978) (M)

6pm Family Feud.

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

(PG) 9.30 MOVIE Universal Soldier.

(1992) (MA15+) Jean-Claude Van Damme. 11.30 MacGyver.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.30 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 8.00 MOVIE Pride & Prejudice. (2005) (G) 10.35 To Be Advised.

11.35 James Corden. (C)

7.20pm Football. AFL. Round 4. Carlton v Western Bulldogs.

From Etihad Stadium, Melbourne. 10.30 MOVIE Hot Fuzz.

(2007) (M) Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Jim Broadbent.

6pm MOVIE Big Top Scooby Doo. (2013) (PG) Frank Welker.

7.40 MOVIE She’s The Man. (2006) (PG) 9.45 MOVIE No Strings Attached. (2011) (MA15+) Ashton Kutcher, Natalie Portman.

6.30pm Heartbeat.

(PG) 8.45 Silent Witness. (MA15+) 11.05 Dalziel And Pascoe. (M) 12.10 MOVIE Lust For A Vampire. (1971) (MA15+) Michael Johnson, Yutte Stensgaard.

6.30pm Last Man Standing. 7.30 ST: Next Gen. 8.30 Motor Racing. International V8 Supercars C’ship.

Round 3. Phillip Island SuperSprint. H’lights.

9.30 MOVIE The Marine 3: Homefront.

(2013) (MA15+)

6pm Becker. (PG) 6.30 MOVIE Pokémon The Movie: Diancie And The Cocoon Of Destruction. (2014) (G) 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 Peter Helliar: Snazzy.

9.40 Bodyshockers: Nips, Tucks And Tattoos. 10.25 Louis Theroux: The Ultra Zionists.

6.30pm Motorway Patrol. 7.00 For The Love Of Dogs. 7.30 Secret Life Of Dogs.

8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Escape To The Continent.

10.45 Before And After.

6pm Wipeout USA. (PG) 7.00 MOVIE Despicable Me 2.

(2013) (PG) 9.00 MOVIE Lone Survivor.

(2013) (MA15+) 11.45 1000 Ways To Die. 12.15am The Crows Show.

6pm Batman. (PG) 6.30 MOVIE Wrath Of The Titans. (2012) (PG) Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson. 8.30 MOVIE Ocean’s Twelve. (2004) (M) Brad Pitt, George Clooney.

11.00 To Be Advised.

6.30pm Frozen Planet.

(PG) 7.30 RBT. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Firefox.

(1982) (PG) Clint Eastwood, Freddie Jones, David Huffman, Warren Clarke. 11.15 Rizzoli & Isles. (M)

6.30pm M*A*S*H. 7.30 CSI: Cyber. 8.30 Motor Racing.

International V8 Supercars C’ship.

Round 3. Phillip Island SuperSprint. H’lights.

9.30 MOVIE Coach Carter. (2005) (M)

6pm Family Feud: Sunday. 6.30 Rules Of Engagement. 7.30 Futurama. 8.00 The Simpsons. 8.30 MOVIE Win A Date With Tad Hamilton! (2004) (PG) 10.30 Everybody Loves Raymond.

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

8.30 Louis Theroux: Behind Bars. (M) 9.30 Ross Kemp: Extreme World. (M) 10.15 Jimmy Fallon. 10.55 Peter Helliar: Snazzy.

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

(M) 10.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG) 11.45 Bargain Hunt.

6.30pm MythBusters.

(PG) 7.30 Pawn Stars.

(PG) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.30 Family Guy. (MA15+) 10.30 American Dad! (M) 11.00 Tattoo Nightmares. (M) 12am Talking Footy.

6pm Regular Show.

(PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Auction Hunters. (PG) 8.00 Top Gear. (PG) 9.30 MOVIE RoboCop 2. (1990) (MA15+) Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Tom Noonan.

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

8.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 9.00 RPA. (PG) 10.00 Embarrassing Bodies. (M) 11.00 Supersize Vs Superskinny. (M)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. 7.30 Undercover Boss. (PG) 8.30 Undercover Boss.

(M) 9.30 Motor Racing.

Formula 1. Chinese Grand Prix. Race 3.

H’lights. 10.30 The Comedians.

6pm Family Feud.

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

(PG) 8.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 9.30 Damien. (MA15+) 10.30 Medium.

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. (PG) 8.30 The Last Detective. (M) 10.10 Air Crash Investigation.

(PG) 12.10 Bargain Hunt.

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. 8.00 Auction Hunters.

9.00 MOVIE The Taking Of Pelham 123.

(2009) (MA15+) 11.10 Cops Uncut.

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

8.00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (M) 9.10 Death In Paradise. (M) 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 Psycho. (1998) (M) Vince Vaughn, Anne Heche, Julianne Moore. 10.40 Tyrant.

(MA15+) 11.40 Operation Repo. (PG)

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.

(M) 9.30 Love Island.

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

9.05 Bodyshockers: Nips, Tucks And Tattoos. 9.50 Tattoo Disasters UK. 10.15 Jimmy Fallon. 10.55 Banged Up Abroad.

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

(M) 10.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG) 11.30 Bargain Hunt.

12.30 Homes Under The Hammer.

6.30pm MythBusters.

(PG) 7.30 World’s Craziest Fools. (PG) 8.00 Nabbed. (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.

6.30 Adv Time. 7.00 The Middle. 7.30 Baggage Battles. (PG) 8.00 Storage Hunters.

(PG) 8.30 MOVIE The Truman Show. (1998) (PG) 10.30 MOVIE Observe And Report.

(2009) (MA15+)

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. (PG) 12.20 Absolutely Fabulous.

(PG)

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. 10.00 Bob’s Burgers.

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 The Inbetweeners Movie.

(2011) (MA15+) 11.30 South Beach Tow.

6.30pm Friends. (PG) 7.30 ACA. 8.00 To Catch A Smuggler.

(PG) 9.00 MOVIE Entrapment. (1999) (M) Sean Connery, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Will Patton. 11.15 Rizzoli & Isles. (MA15+)

THURSDAY

MONDAY

6pm Motorway Patrol.

(PG) 6.30 Secret Location. (PG) 7.30 To Be Advised. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Original Features. 10.30 Air Crash Investigation.

(PG) 11.30 Medical Emergency. (PG)

TUESDAY

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 Comedy Up Late.

11.00 Scrotal Recall.

WEDNESDAY

SATURDAY

6pm MOVIE Happily N’Ever After. (2006) (G) 7.45 MOVIE Arthur And The Invisibles.

(2006) (PG) Freddie Highmore, Madonna, David Bowie. 9.45 MOVIE In Time. (2011) (M) Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried.

SUNDAY

FRIDAY

DIGITAL CHOICE

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. (PG) 8.45 Murdoch Mysteries. (M) 10.45 Air Crash Investigation.

Looking for extra

6pm Family Feud.

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

(1992) (PG) 10.35 House Of Lies.

(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. (M) 9.30 Empire. 10.30 Sex And The City.

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SURF REPORT

with MWP’s man in the water

Well I spent last weekend in Northern New South Wales and it seemed to me that a lot fewer people were in the water. I witnessed quite a few waves unridden. Sharks seem to be the common thread.

So if you want to chase some uncrowded surf may I suggest south of Lennox Heads. What are the chances?

As for this weekend – Sunday is looking the goods so have a blast. Not too many shark sightings here. Mooloolaba to Maroochydore will be impossible given the national surf titles. But Sunday will be good everywhere - light winds.

FISHING REPORT with Wayne Nilsson from Maroochydore Fishing World

ESTUARY: Flathead are taking lures and baits from Bli Bli to the Cod Hole area upstream of the motorway bridge. Bream are about in numbers around Goat and Channel Island, but berleying is the only way to entice them to feed. Mangrove jack and mud crabs can be found up in Petrie Creek and around Bli Bli islands past the bridge. You can get trevally on plastics from Twin Waters weir to Cotton Tree.

SURF: There are tarwhine and shovel nosed rays along Maroochy North Shore with tailor and bream at Pincushion, where whitebait on small ganged hooks result in better catches. Sand whiting and dart are in the gutters right along Maroochy Beach using pippies and sand worms.

OFFSHORE: The area around The Blinker is providing good catches of mixed reef fish using squid and cut flesh baits. Out on the Barwon Banks you’ll find snapper, pearlies and heaps of iodine bream, which are a nuisance. Pillies and squid are the best baits with bigger fish on livies.

FRESHWATER: You can get a few bass and togas on flies below the Lake Macdonald spillway with golden perch and bass on medium divers trolling the weed line in the dam. Wyangi Creek in Somerset is returning golden perch on deep divers and spinner baits on sunny days with shrimps working during overcast conditions. Red claw are also available

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Favourably disposed (7) Underlying (5) Vegetable variety of maize (5,4) Some (3) German river (4) Capsize (8) Obtain by duress (6) Letting no light through (6) Flowering climbing plant (8) Loiter idly (4) In the past (3) For the most part (2,3,4) Symbol (5) Inexplicable matter (7)

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G R I A O T I T L Rules: Form as many words as possible. Each word must contain the centre letter. Plurals made by adding “s” are not counted.

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GEMINI (May 22-Jun 21) You may feel as if an important relationship is stalled (or going backwards) as Mars reverses through your partnership zone.

It’s full steam ahead one minute, and the brakes are on the next. So aim to be flexible, rather than permanently frustrated.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 23) The Scorpio full moon signals an intense week, when unresolved issues with a loved one rise to the surface and demand to be addressed. Jealousy, possessiveness or power games could also be cause for concern.

LEO (Jul 24-Aug 23) It’s time for cats to be confident, creative and proactive at work. But it’s not a wonderful week to host a family reunion or bring up sensitive childhood issues.

The full moon falls in your home zone so be on domestic drama alert!

VIRGO (Aug 24-Sep 23) Virgos are top communicators, perfectionists; and masters at multi-tasking. But the full moon disrupts your communication, travel and transport zones this week. But with Jupiter in your sign, strive to be more adventurous, as you grab opportunities with both hands.

LIBRA (Sep 24-Oct 23) Have you been shopping up a storm when you should have been saving? If the answer is ‘yes’ then you can expect a financial fiasco this week, as the full moon highlights money matters. It also brings up issues involving your personal values and/or self-esteem.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22) Things will be pretty full-on this week, as the full moon increases your magnetism – and your tendency to brooding, obsessive behaviour. So you need to find appropriate ways to let off steam, and choose challenging projects to channel all your intense energy into.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21) Sagittarians are impulsive individuals! But spontaneous activity will be replaced by frustration this week, as Mars (planet of energy and action) reverses through your sign (until June 29). So expect some plans to backfire, while others are put on the back-burner.

Unnecessary expenditure (5) Falsehood (3) Very small amount (4) Long furrow (6) Insolvent (8) The existing condition (6,3) A very hot pepper (7) Strictly according to rule (2,3,4) Original invention (8) Bewitch (7) Prey (6) Humorous (5) Tidings (4) Successful fighter pilot (3)

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20) Casa Capricorn is a place where routine is revered. This week, life’s complicated, partnerships are unpredictable and the rules are constantly changing, as unresolved difficulties come back to test you. Maybe you need to simplify; cull some of your commitments.

AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19) A full-on Scorpio full moon doesn’t throw you Aquarius!

You love the energy it brings, so use it to shine a spotlight on projects and domestic issues.

You’re also likely to hear some news that makes your ears burn but be discreet with secrets that come your way.

PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20) This week’s full moon imbues you with a feeling of urgency, but structured modifications are what’s needed at the moment.

With Saturn and retrograde Mars in your career zone, it’s not a good time to apply for that promotion or launch a big new business project.

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION SOLUTION LAST WEEK’S

CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Willing 5 Basic 8 Sweet corn 9 Any 10 Elbe 12 Overturn 14 Extort 15 Opaque 17 Clematis 18 Loaf 21 Ago 22 In the main 24 Token 25 Mystery DOWN: 1 Waste 2 Lie 3 Iota 4 Groove 5 Bankrupt 6 Status quo 7 Cayenne 11 By the book 13 Creation 14 Enchant 16 Victim 19 Funny 20 News 23 Ace

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TAURUS (Apr 21-May 21) This week, the full moon revs up your relationship zone, bulls are a sensual bunch in the bedroom, and your lusty libido usually burns on a steady flame.

However, sexual satisfaction will be in short supply this week, as sex planet Mars reverses through your intimacy zone.

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 20) Mars is now in retrograde until June 29. So review, revise and recalibrate, as you (temporarily) lose your momentum but reconnect with the gentle lamb within. With the full moon stirring up your money zones, make sure your bank balance is in a healthy state.

JUNIOR X-WORD: Snore, Heidi, Books, Petal, I Love, Train, Grape, Boots (SIBLINGS)

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WISDOM FOR ALL AGES Richard O’Leary takes his kids to a movie and comes away with some profound life lessons.

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nspiration can come from the most unlikely of places – even a darkened cinema at the Sunshine Plaza.

I was watching Kung Fu Panda 3 with my family when the martial arts teacher, a red panda called Shifu, replies to his student Po: “I am not trying to turn you into me, I am turning you into you.”

That’s when Po realises he doesn’t really know who he is and embarks on a journey of self-discovery, mass gorging of countless dumplings and regular bouts of animated violence.

I loved that message – just be you.

Simple really. I guess many people may even say simplistic, and a little too sugary… but this week I’m just going to go with it.

I remember when I was growing up I wanted to write like Peter Carey, sing like Dylan, and party like John Belushi.

Unfortunately those roles had already been taken and I have tried to

the best of my ability to be myself with varying degrees of success.

But it’s always good to be reminded about what we should be doing – it’s so easy to be distracted by what the world says we should be, when all we can ever really be is ourselves.

Back to the movies, and the crew at DreamWorks didn’t stop at the meaning of life – Kung Fu Panda 3 also had these words of wisdom on many modern day problems.

Worrying about the past and future: “Time is just an illusion, there is only the now.”

The age of the internet: “There’s so much wisdom in here, I can’t find anything.”

Our obsession with weight loss: “She was the total package, smart, beautiful, tremendous appetite.”

Talk is cheap: “Chitty-chitty-chatchat, chat-chat-chat!” Po says, cutting off the antagonist Kai when he starts talking

about what he is going to do, rather than just doing it.

The importance of challenging yourself: “If you only do what you can do, you’ll never be better than what you are.”

I know, I know, it’s laid on a bit thick, but I liked the thought of my boys getting some of these messages interspersed with the usual battles between the good guys and the bad guys.

Whether they walked away with any of these life changing comments, I’ll never know.

But I am hopeful. I know they remembered at least one thing from the movie because as we emerged from the cavernous cinema into the early evening dusk, there was a uniformity rarely seen in the O’Leary family when the topic of what to have for dinner came up – “dumplings”. roleary@myweeklypreview.com.au.

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