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CONTENTS PUBLISHERS Anar Higgins Darryl Olson Michael Kramer Noel Olson EDITOR Richard O’Leary SUBEDITOR Leigh Robshaw JOURNALIST Candice Holznagel PRODUCTION MANAGER/ GRAPHIC DESIGNER Kath Hawkins GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Ali Smith Meg Woulfe Morgan Earney ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER Dave Hawkins SALES EXECUTIVES Bethan Eaton Danielle Bussa Ian Brittain Nikki Carter GENERAL & SALES ENQUIRIES (07) 5444 0152 DISTRIBUTION ENQUIRIES 1300 367 352, PO Box 6362, Maroochydore BC, Qld 4558.

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My body

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My life

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OUR STORY My Weekly Preview is a high quality magazine delivering more of what matters to the Sunshine Coast. It features news, business, regular columnists, interesting facts ts and figures for that hot topic at the dinner table, motoring, socials, travel, health, lifestyles and more, as well as the most up-to-date information on local real estate.

The magazine is 100% locally owned, which means we don’t just talk about being local, we are local, we live it every day. Delivered fresh every Friday.

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’m relatively sane in most aspects of my life (he says unconvincingly). I work, I try to be the best dad I can, I read good books and I like to think I’m open-minded on most issues. But when it comes to my footy team, I lose all sense of perspective. The world is suddenly divided into goodies and baddies, loyalists and traitors, Everest highs and Mariana Trench lows. Why is that? In this week’s cover story, I talk with the experts about why our sporting teams matter so much.

The answers may surprise you.

Also this week, you get the chance to meet the Sunshine Coast’s very own marathon man, get some brain boosting tips from James Colquhoun of Food Matters, and head south for a laidback holiday to South West Rocks.

There’s news and views, socials and style, a not-to-be-missed special section on the Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network Awards and plenty of property.

Enjoy, and I’ll see you next week.

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STARFISH IN HER EYES USC PhD student Meaghan Smith has been selected as one of 50 female scientists nationwide to take part in a National Science Week roadshow.

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

FIRST JOB? My first job was as an assistant dance teacher when I was a dance student myself. Far from the science career I have now.

There was a day when I was given the opportunity to trial in a job I had always wanted (my dream career) but after a day exposed to the role, realised it was a job I would be miserable doing – so I changed paths and am now very happily working in a job I LOVE.

WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY WORKING ON? I am using molecular biology to understand the neuropeptides responsible for reproductive physiology in the crown-of-thorns starfish, which are in plaguing populations on the Great Barrier Reef and contributing to the extensive coral loss the reef is experiencing.

YOUR GREATEST REGRET? Not taking a gap year between secondary and tertiary education.

YOUR FAMILY INCLUDES. . .

Because I live far away from my parents, I am lucky enough to have a ‘family’ of friends on the coast. And I have my wonderful partner Mitch and my pet fish.

WHAT ACHIEVEMENT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF? I am proud of everything I have achieved so far. I have gained great work experience, travelled to amazing places, put myself through university to obtain a Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Science Honours, Graduate Certificate of Biotechnology and now a PhD in Molecular Biology. I think all of those things are something to be proud of.

WHAT ARE YOU READING NOW? I am consumed with science articles at the moment. Primarily for my own research but I enjoy reading about the newest science and technology innovations and discoveries.

FAVOURITE SONG? At the moment my favourite would be Simple Things by Ziggy Alberts.

WHAT FRUSTRATES YOU THE MOST? Greed.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED HERE? I live in Maroochydore and I’ve been living on the Sunshine Coast for the past eight years.

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

WHY DO YOU LIVE HERE?

I always take people to the Noosa National Park, Kondalilla Falls and some secret favourite spots.

I was born and raised in a small town along the coast of south-east Victoria and once I finished my secondary education moved to the Sunshine Coast to combine my university studies with a beachside lifestyle.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE ON THE SUNSHINE COAST? I am torn between the coves of Noosa National Park and the waterfalls throughout the hinterland – the coast has so many amazing places.

HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH IT? I need to take a moment to refocus and settle myself before analysing the situation and trying to achieve productive and positive solutions.

IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ON THE COAST, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Personally, I would reduce the development of estates and colonisation (despite the economic benefit it is said to bring). I would love to preserve the natural habitats of the Coast and keep it in a naturally pristine condition. The expansive natural space to enjoy is what attracted me to the Coast. I would hate to see it overdeveloped and overcrowded.

IF YOU COULD TELL YOUR 18 YEAR-OLD SELF ANYTHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Uphold a strong work ethic but allow yourself time to enjoy life. Travel, explore, value your education, volunteer and involve yourself in the community and groups you believe in.

The world is your playground – so appreciate and respect it.

TEA OR COFFEE? I LOVE coffee.

BEST DAY IN YOUR LIFE?

YOU ARE HAPPIEST WHEN?

NRL OR AFL?

Recently I travelled around Iceland where I experienced seeing the Aurora Borealis (the Northern Lights). It was very special.

I am happiest when the sun is shining and the day is warm.

Good weather makes a huge difference for me.

Neither really interest me. Sports have never been my forte.

However I do watch Origin and support QLD.

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WORD OF THE WEEK Obambulate ob·am·bu·late, to walk about, wander aimlessly.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”

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COVER STORY

DON’T LET THE TEAM DOWN It may seem crazy to stick with one footy team no matter what, but you can blame it on thousands of years of evolution. WORDS: Richard O’Leary

“A study by the University of Georgia and the University of Utah found testosterone levels in males rose by 25 per cent when their team won, with a similar reduction when their team lost”

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re you are a sports fan, or a fanatic? I may have discovered the secret to answering that question during a recent office discussion about the rugby league team I follow, the Parramatta Eels.

For those of you unaware of the trials and tribulations of the blue and golds this year, it started with the National Rugby League ruling that the club’s administrators had rorted the salary cap – in other words, they were accused of cheating the system, which is supposed to keep the competition even.

But it was not my defence of the indefensible that showed I’d crossed the line from fan to fanatic, it was my use of language.

A fan would say, “Everyone is doing it, Parramatta just got caught”, whereas I said “Everyone is doing it, WE just got caught”. I hadn’t even realised I’d phrased it that way until a work colleague pointed it out.

The assumed proprietorship of the team had pushed me over the thin white chalk line that separates fans and the fanatics.

It’s not the first time I’ve used a personal pronoun to talk about my team. I remember in Year 10, during a heated debate in the schoolyard with a Canterbury-Bankstown fan (is there any other form of conversation between Eels and Bulldogs supporters?) I said

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‘we’ instead of Parramatta.

He replied, “You don’t play for them.”

I’d never really thought of it that way. Of course I had never played for them, and by that stage I knew I never would, but I felt part of the team, part of the tribe.

On a rational level, I get how silly it is to get an emotional attachment to a footy side, or any other sporting team for that matter. I get how weird it is to get worked up about it.

When you take a step back, there’s not

ones who were on my team but now play for other clubs, I hope they lose. Those players from other clubs who now play for my team, I support like they have always been a member of the family.

Crazy stuff.

When I look back, the only constant over the past three decades and hundreds of games has been the team’s colours. So in reality I really support the colours blue and gold (which are really blue and yellow).

“Your current footy teams can be thought of as the modern day version of soldiers on the battlefield” Dr Rachael Sharman

much more to sport than a bunch of blokes (it’s usually blokes) who pass, kick, or hit a ball around with nothing of real consequence riding on it. I support all the players on my team, and death-ride all the players in the opposition. At the end of the year some of those players switch, and the

Is this normal? Well, it appears so. Maybe.

Lecturer in Psychology at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Dr Rachael Sharman says it’s all about being part of a tribe – and it’s as old as humans themselves.

“In human relationships we form groups based on all sorts of characteristics: sex,

profession or sporting team and that’s what we call an in-group. And by definition, anyone who falls outside of the in-group is in the out-group.

“Back in caveman days it started with family groups, but now you can find racial based groups, gender based groups, you can find all sorts of groups based on shared characteristics.

“It helps with identity, and helps to motivate people to work towards common goals. It also, if we go back to warfare days, it’s really important to feel part of a common purpose and a goal and that’s shared by members of the same group.

“From the evolutionary aspect, it’s about warfare more than anything else. Your current footy teams can be thought of as the modern day version of soldiers on the battlefield.

“I think you can pretty much assume this is genetically engineered in us now. We do seem to have this need to belong to groups to start with and to compete with other groups, and it’s much better that we do that on the sporting field than on the battlefield.”

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COVER STORY “I well and truly do feel like that for most of my teams – not so much the Queensland Reds, I talk about them more like a cousin I see once a year at Christmas – but the other teams absolutely. You ride the winds, you feel the success, but when they get beaten there’s a level of heartbreak because this is something you invest yourself in heart and soul, and when it doesn’t go your way it’s devastating.”

“You go back to Roman times and people had their favourite gladiators. I think we’re a bit like that. If we could sit in a crowd and put our thumbs up or down to decide whether the lions come out, people would go for it.”

He says his addiction to sport can be explained incredibly simply: it has the same effect as a mind altering drug.

“It’s that tribalism. That team, that’s our tribe, that’s our group, they’re an indelible part of our life. When they’ve been successful we’ve been successful. When they’re terrible we’ve had a shocker. It’s just a given.

“If your team gets done on a Sunday afternoon, hypothetically Parramatta gets beaten by Penrith, and you’re a Parramatta fan, not that anyone would admit to that, it might make your Mondayitis just a little heavier.”

Sharman says it’s not all in his mind.

“If you are talking about 2000 years ago in Roman times, the front line was literally what protected you against the barbarians. So if they broke through the front line you were going to meet the same fate as the soldiers, so we do tend to hang on to that importance, even though – and this will come as a shock to you Richard – but nobody is going to die if Parramatta loses (ha ha). But we still hang on to those really strong, passionate attachments and feelings about it.”

A study by the University of Georgia and the University of Utah found testosterone levels in males rose by 25 per cent when their team won, with a similar reduction when their team lost. In other words, while our support for teams may be a mental construct, it has physical impacts.

Another study, this one by the University of Illinois, showed fans watching their team had high levels of physical arousal, including

changes in brain waves, perspiration, breathing and heart rate.

So how do we go about choosing these teams that can have such a big influence on our moods and physical wellbeing?

Dell just believes he was born that way.

“One of my earliest memories as a kid is watching sport and football. I think there is nearly an in utero style indoctrination, it gets passed down the gene pool I think.

And although it’s not an exact science, he may not be too far off the mark.

“Everyone seems to be a secondary Cowboys fan. I reckon that’s a bit of a human response” Nathan ‘Nugget’ Dell

Dr Rudi Meir in his doctorate Tribalism, team brand loyalty, team brand value and personal/group identity in professional rugby football, questioned more than 1600 selfproclaimed fans of either English or Australian professional rugby union and rugby league teams.

In Australia, family links to a team were the best predictor of which team a supporter would follow (29 per cent), while where people lived was also a major factor (25 per cent). But Sharman says there can be other factors at play as well.

“If you’ve grown up in that environment where you are encouraged to attach to a particular group, of course the link will be strong. But it’s also how often it’s reinforced and how passionate your parents and family and friends are.”

She says while this passion may have many benefits: a sense of identity, a feeling of being part of something bigger than yourself, and a common ground for communication – it can also have an uglier side.

“When footballers behave badly, if they are part of your team you tend to make excuses for that, but, if they’re part of another team you think it’s absolutely outrageous, and something needs to be done immediately about that person.”

It can also lead to hatred of the ‘out crowd’. In his book Jesus for the Non-Religious American, Theologian John Shelby Spong talks about a trip to New Zealand where he saw a local wearing a T-shirt with the words: “I root for two teams: New Zealand and whoever is playing Australia. In rugby league you replace Australia with Manly, while in the AFL Collingwood is the team to hate.

In other countries, that animosity can spill over into violence and even death, but Australians tend to be a little more relaxed about their sporting grudges. Dell goes as far as to suggest that it may even be going the other way and some fans are adopting other teams as part of their sporting family.

“I reckon what the second team principle is, is almost insurance against disappointment,” Dell says. “The most commonly heard statement in the National Rugby League is I go for – insert team here – but my second team is the Cowboys. Everyone seems to be a secondary Cowboys fan. I reckon that’s a bit of a human response. So if my tribe doesn’t do so well, I’ve got a back-up one and I can jump on their bandwagon if and when I need to. I think that principle is fascinating.”

Now that doesn’t sit quite right for someone who has followed the blue and golds for most of his life – although I would like to see the Sharks win this year – or should I say the sky blue and blacks.

A Brisbane Broncos fan holds a giant photo of player Ben Hunt during their Round 20 NRL game against the Penrith Panthers at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane – AAP

HOW PEOPLE PICK THEIR RUGBY LEAGUE TEAMS Australia Family connection 29% Geography 25% Team’s values 10% Friend connection 9% Not sure 27% England Family connection 41% Geography 20% Team’s values 18% Friend connection 4% Not sure 17% Tribalism, team brand loyalty, team brand value and personal/group identity in professional Rugby football – Rudi A. Meir

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Senior school students from across the Sunshine Coast will put their entrepreneurship skills to the test at the region’s second annual Startup Weekend Youth on August 19 to 21. Tickets are now on sale for the 48-hour event, which will equip participating students with the skills they need to launch their own business ideas through a final Shark Tank-style pitch. The winning team will sit down with Shark Tank judge and leading Australian entrepreneur Steve Baxter for one hour of invaluable business advice. The weekend is supported by the council and the Queensland Government and will be held at the SPARK Bureau in Maroochydore. For tickets visit startupscyouth.com.

The annual Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge monster garage sale will be held on August 14.

There will be second-hand, new and retro items available for sale with proceeds supporting the refuge. This year organisers hope to raise more than $40,000.

Donations of goods including tools, kitchen and decor items, toys and books are also welcome until August 10. The sale is on from 9am to 3pm at the refuge, located at Sippy Creek Road, Tanawha.

Four short plays will be presented by The Lind Theatre in collaboration with the Groundswell Project, the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, Wishlist and the Primary Health Networks to acknowledge Dying to Know Day on August 8, which encourages people to have conversations about dying, living and bereavement. The plays will be staged on August 6 and August 7 at The Lind Theatre in Nambour. Audience members can also participate in a panel discussion with clinicians, a lawyer and a palliative care vet. For bookings visit lindlane.com.au. Proceeds go to the Wishlist.

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Academics, business people and government officials will participate in a conference on August 11, which will consider whether the Sunshine Coast is positioned to deliver an economic ripple effect similar to those experienced by comparable health precincts nationally and internationally. The conference – being hosted by the Sunshine Coast Business Council – will focus on the impacts posed by the multibillion-dollar Sunshine Coast Health Campus. Macroplan Dimasi executive chairman Brian Haratsis will share his insights as to how the region can leverage the health precinct investment.

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The Australian Paralympic Committee announced the 2016 Australian Paralympic swimming team at the University of the Sunshine Coast on Monday. A total of 36 athletes were selected and two-time Paralympian and reigning world champion Brenden Hall was in attendance. USC was chosen as the location for the announcement because the USC Spartans Swimming Squad has seven athletes in the Paralympic team, the highest number of any swimming squad in the country.

Dicky Beach is in line for a makeover with Sunshine Coast Council last week releasing its draft plan for the upgrade.

Proposed landscape features that commemorate the SS Dicky include a hull-shaped viewing platform memorial, seating and sculptural elements inspired by barnacles. The draft also includes picnic and barbecue areas, forest-themed adventure playground and modern public amenities. Residents can provide feedback until August 17.

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QantasLink will begin seasonal direct flights between Melbourne and the Sunshine Coast during the upcoming summer holiday period, following the success of the direct Sydney services launched last year. The airline will operate four return flights per week between the regions from December 16, 2016 to January 21, 2017. Mayor Mark Jamieson welcomed the new flights, saying they are a win for residents looking to travel to Victoria as well as holidaymakers from the southern states planning on visiting the Coast.

TOP COACH APPOINTED TO OUR NETBALL TEAM New Zealand’s most successful ANZ Championship netball coach, Noeline Taurua, has been appointed the inaugural coach of the Melbourne Storm – University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) backed netball franchise. Taurua boasts an enviable 72 per cent winning record in the ANZ Championship and is the only New Zealand championship-winning coach. The Storm/USC netball franchise is set to compete in Australia’s new elite netball competition from 2017.

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RUN TO PARADISE It takes hard work and persistence to run a marathon – the same qualities Sunshine Coast Marathon founder Gary Binet has applied to his work and family life to achieve success and happiness. Words: Leigh Robshaw

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udjimba man Gary Binet started his working life sweeping floors at McDonalds at the age of 17.

Today, he employs 550 people as the owner of five McDonalds franchises on the Coast and is one of the founders of the popular Sunshine Coast Marathon.

Through the marathon, Binet’s efforts benefit thousands of people – the marathon participants, the families of sick children who stay at Ronald McDonald House, and the many other charities the marathon supports. But you won’t catch him big-noting himself.

“I call myself Mr Average,” he says. “I liked the cross country at school, but I was average at it. I’m average height, average weight, average at running a business. I just turn up more than other people.”

But what Binet and his team have achieved is anything but average. Since its inception in 2012, the marathon has raised more than $750,000 for over 90 charities and community groups. The aim this year – the event’s fifth birthday – is to hit the $1 million mark in overall funds raised.

The idea for the event came about when Binet ran the Las Vegas Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon with two mates, Greg Biggs and Jason Crowther, six years ago. Binet and Biggs had been searching for a long-term fundraising idea for Ronald McDonald House and as they were all runners, they hit upon the idea of staging a marathon that would take advantage of the Sunshine Coast’s stunning scenery.

“It was Greg’s idea,” says Binet, reluctant to take the credit.

“My thought was I wanted a model that was sustainable as a not-for-profit organisation and didn’t rely solely on my time, because the thing needs to go for a hundred years – it needs to be perpetual. I engaged Jason Crowther, who does event oranisation. He was willing to organise the event for a small fee, and that’s how we got started.

“I’ve done other fundraisers but you burn out. We just wanted a model where we could balance our lifestyles with contributing. If it continues, we’ve set it up the right way. That means people think it’s a good vehicle. That would be the real satisfaction, if we weren’t here and the event still ran.

“In our initial discussions we asked, do we do a fun run, do we do a ten-kilometre run? The reason we chose marathon is because it’s the one with the history. Marathon is an iconic event, it’s not a fad. The marathon has been around for a couple of centuries. The Rio Olympics marathon is on the same day as ours.”

Binet, Biggs and Crowther have faced many obstacles in

2015 winner Samuel Woldeamanuel with Gary Binet staging the event – which is the largest single-day event on the Coast. Getting the course approved by the Department of Transport and Main Roads in the first year was a massive challenge, says Binet.

“These events are very expensive to run. A lot of money goes to closing the roads, paying the police. We do need thousands of people on the start line. Unless we are past our break even point, the event just can’t happen.”

Binet has risen to the numerous challenges in the same way he has approached his career – with a mindset of persistence and hard work.

“You just turn up every day and do the best job you can,” he says. “There’s no silver bullet and no special recipe. Be good to the people around you. Take advice and be mentored. But more than anything, it’s persistence. I’m not unusual, I don’t do crazy hours. You’ve got to be balanced in life, otherwise how can you achieve what you want to achieve?”

The persistence that has seen him stay with one company for 30 years and pull off one of the Coast’s biggest events is also

apparent in his personal life.

“I’ve been married to the same woman for 23 years,” he says proudly. “I don’t change jobs, don’t change wives, don’t change children. Loyalty and stability are important. If you’re lucky enough to have it, it’s a blessing.”

Binet took up running partly because he wanted to model a healthy lifestyle for his three kids, who are 18, 19 and 22.

“You wake up and you’re 35 years old and you go, I’m just going to run a marathon. So you start training for it. I ran the Melbourne marathon in 2003 and I’ve run six marathons.

“Staying fit and healthy, being focused, achieving a goal – I’ve tried to pass these things onto my kids. You get your kids into being fit and healthy; they’re all runners at some level.

They’ve learnt they can pull on their runners and go out the door, clear the head or lose some weight. Running is one of those things you can do anywhere in the world. You don’t even need runners, you can run in the soft sand in board shorts. You don’t need a fancy bike or goggles, you just need to run.”

In October, Binet will head to the US with a group of 25 McDonalds franchisees to run the Chicago Marathon, another big fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House. But for now, he’s focused on pulling off another successful Sunshine Coast Marathon, with a turnout of 7000 expected.

“We’re still working hard – if we could get between 12,000 and 15,000 people for our 10th anniversary, we’d be ecstatic.

“The local community has been exceptionally positive about the event,” he says. “I believe they want to see it grow.

There’s drawbacks in some ways because there are some traffic issues, but by and large, the Alex community has been very positive. We do affect about ten kilometres of road and we are very conscious that it affects people. All the feedback we get, from the councillors to the mayor to the state politicians, everybody thinks it’s a good thing for the community. We add to the economy in overnight accommodation, small business benefits, we source everything as locally as possible.

“I enjoy giving back to the community in which I do business and live. I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else in the world. We’re lucky enough to own a good business in probably the best place to live in the world. To put some time and effort back that benefits the community in multiple ways, that’s satisfying. It’s pretty easy to go and put your feet up and sit on the beach, but there’s not a lot of satisfaction in that.”

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arlene Pulls has an interesting job – after all, it isn’t every day that you get to work in both Sweden

and Australia.

Pulls is one in a team of TAFE Queensland in-country managers who are living and working abroad in China, Latin America, Vietnam, Thailand and Europe with the primary purpose of recruiting international students to study locally.

A day can involve anything from speaking at schools or attending expos and information days around the world.

She has recruited around 150 European students during her career – many who contribute more than $5.8 million to the Sunshine Coast economy each year.

Pulls had the chance to catch up with some of her recruits when she visited the Sunshine Coast recently as part of an International In-Country Representative Conference.

“I love my job. I get the chance to help students grow as both people and as professionals,’’ Pulls tells My Weekly Preview. “(Currently) I’m travelling around Queensland to see the sights and visit the different regional campuses to both touch base with the students that I’ve sent Down Under and to learn what new study opportunities TAFE Queensland is introducing for international students.

“The Sunshine Coast is the ultimate study destination. I mean, the Coast offers a lifestyle that many different parts of the world can only dream of. The climate is a major drawcard, but both the gorgeous beaches and friendly people here make the Coast a safe and supportive community to live in.’’

TAFE Queensland East Coast general manager Dr Paul Wilson says TAFE international students inject around $5.8 million into the Sunshine Coast economy annually.

There are 189 international students currently studying at the local institute.

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Marlene Pulls (centre) with Swedish students Christoffer Sundbom and Elin Harkonen “The students are from over 35 countries including Sweden, Italy, France, China, South Korea and the Philippines to study a range of TAFE courses including cookery, fitness, nursing, aged care and engineering,’’ Wilson says.

“Notably, each year around 60 students relocate from Sweden to study fitness at TAFE’s Mooloolaba campus. The majority of our international students are from Sweden.’’

Pulls says the program benefits the students, TAFE and the Sunshine Coast region as a whole.

“International students contribute to the diversity of the classroom and offer domestic students a rare insight into other cultural behaviours in response to problems, situations or experiences the group might share at a given time,’’ she says.

“People are travelling for both business and pleasure a lot more these days. Some friendships last forever and with social media helping us all stay connected, friendships with international students can offer either a new business partnership or simply a couch to crash on in a foreign country.

“The majority of students go back home with a unique qualification and bank of life experiences.

“People who study at TAFE, both international and domestic, graduate job-ready and add value to businesses immediately.”

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MORTGAGE MARKET FORECAST Mark Davidson is from Ord Minnett in Buderim.

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he competitive nature of the Australian mortgage market offers little confidence of a sustained margin recovery for the banks in a lower cash rate environment. Over the past 12 months, the sector has experienced an eight per cent downward swing in earnings per share expectations for the 2016 financial year, while 2017 expectations also remain vulnerable.

Although the sector is circa 10 per cent cheap, with relative valuations and dividend yields looking attractive, we believe the lingering earnings risk will keep investors wary until there is more clarity on the following issues: 1) margins; 2) asset quality; 3) the positioning of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) on the regulatory capital agenda.

We recently trimmed our earnings

estimates across the sector by around two per cent to reflect the elevated level of competition in lending. With lower cash rates in play and cost-of-funds headwinds from net stable funding ratio factors, we are concerned about the apparent lack of discipline on asset pricing. This is particularly so in mortgages, where discounting activity and churn rates are high. Although there are likely prospects for banks to reprice with any future cuts in the official cash rate, recent evidence suggests that this will offset current pressure rather than delivering higher overall levels of profitability.

So while the sector has been weaker and forecasts are subdued, there are reasons for this. The drip-feeding of profit downgrades has produced an eight per cent swing in 2016 earnings per share forecasts from four per cent growth to four per cent contraction, which will see the first contraction in earnings per share since the financial crisis.

With the sector trading on a price/earnings ratio of 11.5 times relative to the broader market’s ratio of 16 times and with supportive yields, the question is whether the sector is cheap enough to look through

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There has also been an effect on dividends such that we are now forecasting flat

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SOUTH WEST ROCKS AN ANIMAL WONDERLAND Nature and history blend beautifully in this beach town. By Evyn Testoni

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handi would’ve liked South West Rocks.

The Indian independence leader famously said the greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.

On that note, the small town on the New South Wales north coast is one of the greatest places on Earth. It’s an animal wonderland, from the small, furry critters in the nearby national parks to the massive humpback whales that cruise past the coast.

Dogs especially have a treasured place in the historic fishing village’s daily life.

Main Beach on Trial Bay in front of the town has one of the best off-leash areas you’ll find – with locals and tourists alike cavorting with their canine friends along the pristine sand and surf.

Many eateries also allow dogs in outdoor areas, and there’s plenty of pet-friendly accommodation.

Campers and caravanners are able to bring their pets by prior arrangement to stay at the BIG4 Sunshine Holiday Park, which

we called home during our stay.

We were in a cabin and left our dog at home, but the kids got a fix of pooch playtime befriending other people’s pets.

Sunshine owner Tony Mayne says they’ve even allowed in cats and rabbits, but have to restrict pets in peak times like the summer school holidays for safety reasons.

Kangaroos are probably second in the animal pecking order, with mobs of eastern greys taking up residence at just about every major site. They are tolerant of humans, but not tame and locals make a point of asking visitors not to feed them.

There was even a mob of roos inside the Trial Bay Gaol ruins at Laggars Point, happily nibbling grass as people wandered around them to take in the amazing site.

The sandstone gaol is an eerie and stunning attraction in a sublime location.

While the suffering of inmates is laid bare, particularly the German internees who were sent there during World War I, the watchtower offers incredible views of beaches on both sides of the headland.

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time with a rod and reel. There are many great locations for even novice fishers and kids, with the town situated at the mouth of the Macleay River.

South West Rocks is a bit of a hidden gem. Being a bit of a way off the Pacific Highway, which travels about 25 kilometres inland from the town, it’s a place you either know and love or have never visited.

It’s about six hours’ drive from both Sydney and Brisbane, so is a great stopping point to break up a trip. Give yourself at least three days to take in all the sights, but you can easily fill a week or more with activities and plenty of downtime. * The writer stayed in South West Rocks courtesy of BIG4 Sunshine Holiday Park.

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On the day we visited, pods of dolphins were chasing fish right beneath us while not far in the distance endless pods of whales were migrating up the coast towards warmer waters – breeching, blowing and tail slapping along the way.

The beach beneath the gaol site at the far end of Trial Bay is one of the rare places you can experience a sunset on Australia’s east coast as it curves into a fishhook shape to face west, allowing you to enjoy the day’s final rays.

Roos are also in abundance at the Smoky Cape Lighthouse only a few minutes’ drive from town – another great place to whale watch.

The lighthouse is within Hat Head National Park, which has many good bushwalks.

South West Rocks’ main attractions are its water-related wonders – beaches, rivers and fishing.

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BRAIN BOOSTERS Combat brain fog with these seven brain-boosting herbs, writes James Colquhoun from Food Matters.

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Ashwaghanda: has been used in Ayurvedic medicine to rejuvenate and enhance brain function. Recent studies suggest it may even help the nerve cells within the hippocampus to branch correctly.

Bacopa: this Ayurvedic herb has been hailed as an effective overall brain-boosting aid. In particular, bacopa may enhance memory, reduce stress, increase learning ability and improve mental function.

Rhodiola: technically a root, rhodiola is believed to be particularly helpful during periods of stress and may help to improve both brain and physical performance when we are feeling burned out.

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Are Anti-Depressants not working for you? Find out why Are you irritated, never excited, or constantly negative? Do you have trouble sleeping, your mind won’t stop racing, or you wake often through the night? Do you suffer anxiety at bed time, hearing your heart pounding?

One single underlying issue can cause these symptoms including anxiety, nervousness, depression, or lack of excitement and motivation for life. Stress feels overwhelming, and little things cause anger. You may also notice palpitations, overheating, tingling in the hands or feet, irritable bowel syndrome, foggy brain and poor concentration including ADHD in children. Often these symptoms have occurred for months, years or even decades. You may suffer a few or all of them.

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The cause has been found to affect 89% of patients and is widespread throughout the community Easily transmittable, a very common though insidious infection picked up from travelling overseas, or having contact with someone who has travelled has been detected in the gut through specialised testing. This infection has been shown to release a neuronal toxin, affecting the nervous system physically and mentally. It has not often been associated with mental health conditions, though studies are available showing its impact on the brain. Being easily passed on, you may find more than one person in a home may be suffering with similar symptoms.

Fortunately, it is quite simple to treat, with most symptoms relieved when infection is addressed and eradicated. It’s well documented patients suffering for many years have improved dramatically after as little as one month with some patients showing improvement after just two weeks of treatment.

Bacterial infections are just one part of a 7 step process for permanently treating depression, anxiety or ADHD. These are not conditions with unknown cause like many believe, and may be resolved if the cause is targeted.

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Despite the noise, mess and chaos of having three young children, Sami Muirhead is determined to relish every moment.

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irthdays for our children are a way of keeping track of how time really does fly by so quickly, aren’t they?

My youngest child turned two this week and I just don’t know how this happened. It feels like yesterday he was a tiny newborn and to be honest, my husband and I were filled with dread two years ago that life as we knew it would never be the same again, as we would spend our entire time chasing around our three kids who were then aged under four.

Well. We do chase around our three kids and clean up after our three kids. We scrub and wash and pick up after our three kids and then do it all again the next day. And the house is a mess. It is more like a Club Med for little people and we are the suckers who run the 24-hour kids’ resort.

And when people tell me they are tired from staying up late watching cool TV shows, I kind of want to punch them in the face.

And I don’t know why my girlfriends still love me because I never see them. And you know what? Life is marvellous.

It is a whirlwind and I have never been so content in my entire life. Children are a blessing, a miracle and a privilege to raise.

And they are fun.

Too many of us forget that along the way or never understand it in the first place.

People warned us that the leap from two kids to three is a huge step. They will outnumber you, the doomsayers all whispered. You will need a new car. You will

never be able to travel again. Family passes only cater for two kids.

I guess that’s why it took me by such surprise the sheer happiness our third child has given our entire family. Admittedly, we got lucky. Augie laughs from the moment he wakes up and scampers down the hallway, until the minute I put him back in his big boy bed (for the 13th time that night).

Don’t get me wrong. He is actually a very naughty little boy. But that’s his charm. And he has his mum wrapped around his dirty, pudgy little finger. His huge brown eyes are full of mischief and he is so daring in his antics it sometimes frightens me. But our boy has given us nothing but joy for the past two years. His happiness and infectious laugh has been the glue of our family through good times and bad times. His cheeky ways and rambunctious nature have seeped into our hearts and souls.

The walls of our home are constantly ringing with three children laughing and running and playing hide and seek. His big brother and sister adore him and even the two small dogs of the house secretly like the fact they have to be on guard at all times in case missiles are thrown at them by the tiny terrorist. The lot of them probably appreciate the fact he gets in more trouble than all of them combined.

I have done a lot of reflecting this past week as my little clan grows up. I shouldn’t be sad my mate is turning two, but I am a little.

Sami Muirhead is a radio announcer, blogger and commentator.

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

Australia could take a leaf out of Europe’s book on public transport, architecture and attractive public spaces, says Andrew Pitcher.

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e are just back from a mid-year vacation in Europe. It was great to show the kids some of our old haunts and the significant history on offer. Unlike Clark Griswold, my mind was racing with ideas for Australia, comparisons and opportunities.

Here are a few: Public transport and traffic are major issues. With population growth and commercial congestion, the pressure on our roads has never been greater. The need for modern, accessible and fast rail transport is acute. As it relates to the Coast, this isn’t just duplication – we must get passenger rail into the heavily populated corridors of Caloundra and Maroochydore as a priority.

Public open spaces are important.

Some of the most memorable places we visited were parks and gardens built hundreds of years ago that are as vibrant today as they were when conceived. While we have natural beauty all around us, it is critical that we also create man-made spaces in the heart of where we live and work that are attractive, substantial and enduring.

Signature architecture attracts tourists. The highlight of the trip for me was a tour down the Thames looking at the fantastic architecture around the City of London. The Shard, the Gherkin, the Walkie Talkie and the new London City

Hall are all attractions in themselves, and sit nicely alongside the historic monuments. I wonder if, in our quest to ‘not be the Gold Coast’, we have lost our inspiration to create magnificent buildings here?

Attractions are important. While we love and protect our natural assets, tourists also visit for attractions and events. We need to keep creating a diverse offering that includes fun, adventure, history, nightlife, culture and natural attractions here on the Coast.

Brexit was unsurprisingly surprising.

There were many pros and cons in the UK leaving the EU, but I wasn’t at all surprised that the Remain campaign was surprised they lost. Citizens everywhere want action on issues such as border security, size of government and economic opportunity. The Leave vote reflected the frustration at decades of inaction.

Customer service does differentiate.

The service we received in different countries was hugely variable. The French were superb, the British were ambivalent (at best) and the Asians were mixed. What strikes me is how little effort it takes to provide exceptional customer service. It is something we should aim to differentiate with here on the Sunshine Coast.

We do live in a wonderful place, but we shouldn’t be complacent. We need to do much more than just be ‘the holiday road’.

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

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WHAT’S ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 JANICE, Moolooalba Surf Club, 4pm BRIAN CARLON, Alex Surf Club, 4.30pm TAY OSKEE, Solbar, 6pm JAY BISHOFF, Brightwater Hotel, 6.30pm KEV CARROL, Mets on Kings, 7pm BIG THINGS, Maroochy Surf Club, 7.30pm MICHELLE BROWN, Alex Surf Club, 7.30pm AUSTRALIAN ROBBIE WILLIAMS/KATY PERRY SHOW, Caloundra RSL, 8pm LATE FOR WOODSTOCK, Tewantin-Noosa RSL, 8pm SYDONIA, Solbar, 8pm WHISKEY HIGHWAY, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 9pm

POP PIONEER AT BISON BAR Pop pioneer Stephen Cummings of The Sports fame is heading to Nambour.

Brimming with 40 years of storyteller’s yarns about his musical past, Cummings will be accompanied by master guitarist Shane O’Mara to perform a set of songs spanning all stages of his incredible career.

The largely acoustic setting suits both his recent material and his pop hits of the 80s and 90s.

He will perform at The Bison Bar on August 6 from 7pm. For tickets visit stickytickets.com.au/39235/stephen_ cummings.aspx.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 BRIAN CARLON, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 3pm DANE AUSTEN, Caloundra RSL, 4pm TAYLOR MOSS, Alex Surf Club, 4.30pm DUSTIN TEBBUTT, Solbar, 6pm ANNIE JEFFS, Mets on Kings, 7pm CARL LYNCH DUO, Alex Surf Club, 7.30pm ISSI DYE, Tewantin-Noosa RSL, 8pm BROWN SUGA, Caloundra RSL, 8.30pm

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TODD’S GROG Todd Widdicombe is celebrating International Beer Day with a crisp sesssion brew from Japan.

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t feels like it’s been a while between drinks friends, and in that time I’ve realised just how crazy the world has become. For example, America wants people to choose between 10 finalists in American Idol but only puts up two for the presidential election, which I guess is the same in our great country right? No, go with me on this. Last election it was basically a choice between Malcolm and Bill, right? As opposed to the Bachelor guy on the tele who starts with 22 ladies then whittles

them down to two and finally one, with whom he plans to spend the rest of his life. I’d like to compliment the Bachy, it’s a cracking TV show that gives Aussie blokes plenty of ideas for exotic places to take the lady of your dreams and tell her you’re keen to make out with someone else. But I digress.

I recently learnt that you can go online in the US and buy a bona fide ouija board that’s suitable for eight years and above. So in the US you have to be 21 to drink and or drive a car and vote, but you only have to be eight to summon the devil. Nuttier than a Snickers.

Then there’s the whole presidential race.

Hillary Clinton vs the Trumpenator. Both with solid support from everyday Americans. I did just hear late yesterday that Donald Trump has found Jesus, although I believe he had him deported immediately.

So, I’m not down with the Pokémon Go craze. I mean don’t get me wrong, I love me a craze. Lazer discs, green tomato sauce, Hammer pants, Tamagotchi pets, Hypercolour T-shirts, sea-monkeys, Gangnam Style, mood rings, lava lamps, Star

Wars action figures, breakdancing, hacky sack, South Park, the Rachel hairdo. . . But the Pokémon fad? Yeah no.

Strangers go online, throw out a lure in the hope of catching a random creature they can then keep as a trophy and tell all their friends about. Don’t we already have this? It’s called Tinder. Good old Tinder, where I’m told you can find the absolute one true love of your life. Sometimes twice in the same night.

I forgot to go to the gym this morning.

That makes it, um, four years in a row now.

I’m keen to get in shape but hey, as I always say, round is a shape, right?

Had a great epiphany last weekend. I realised that being a husband is just like being a TV weatherman. You can be wrong 85 per cent of the time and still keep your job. It’s true. My neighbour’s ex-boyfriend’s kid’s PE teacher’s brother said it on Facebook.

We are celebrating International Beer Day today people. Remember, no great story ever started with someone eating a salad, so feel free to indulge in this little Japanese ripper.

Kirin First Press is a surprisingly great beer

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This is a pure tasting, easy on the liver and low in carbs lager. It’s really a healthy option for blokes like me who, last time I jumped on the scales, the digital readout said: “You’ve got a great personality”.

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COAST BUSINESS WOMEN’S TIME TO SHINE The 18th Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network Awards will showcase our region’s most inspiring business women at a gala event.

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ore than 300 people will join together next weekend to celebrate the 18th annual Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network annual awards.

My Weekly Preview is once again proud to be the media partner for the event, which recognises the success of the region’s women.

This year’s gala theme is ‘time to shine’ and event organisers say they are looking forward to shining a light on the quality contenders to showcase what each finalist has achieved.

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“…organisers say they are looking forward to shining a light on the quality contenders…”

Three key factors for your success?

• Having an open and honest workplace.

• Employing great people.

• Keeping up-to-date with education and training for myself and my team.

What people inspire you?

Seeing someone who is exceptional and passionate at their craft, and at the same time being kind and open to their team and clients, is inspiring to me. I love modelling things I learnt from these kinds of business owners in my own business.

What advice would you give to other women starting out in business?

Be sure you’re passionate about your business. Always treat people as you would expect to be treated.

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Everything, it’s a great career. I get to be creative and make people feel beautiful and relaxed. Also, teaching and mentoring other hairdressers and watching my apprentices blossom.

the Year – a crown, which last year, was presented to Roz White of White’s IGA Supermarkets.

This year’s 26 finalists will celebrate their night of nights when they walk the red carpet at the gala at The Events Centre, Caloundra on August 13.

My Weekly Preview wishes all the finalists the best of luck.

TANIA TURNER Shine Beauty Salons What do you love about your job?

Everything. I love working with amazing women every day, both my clients and our team. As owner my role is diverse, creating systems and processes, marketing and sales, training and HR.

Three key factors for your success?

• Absolute dedication and perseverance.

• Understanding the beauty industry, anticipating and translating market trends.

• Shine’s core values – customers come first.

What people inspire you?

Passionate, dedicated and positive-minded women in business. Those who have overcome hardships to be successful role models to others and who truly do manage work/life balance with a smile.

What advice would you give to other women starting out in business?

Don’t do it for the money – you must love what you do. Understand your business, set goals, keep educating yourself and never give up.

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What do you love about your job?

My business has given me the opportunity to become the kind of person I want to be, to help people and be able to give back to my staff, my clients and the wider community.

I love to help make my clients’ dreams become a reality.

Three key factors for your success?

• Strategy – my business needs to have a clear path forward and needs to demonstrate what I want to achieve.

• My team – my view is that having the right staff on your team makes a huge difference.

• Solutions management – as a broker we are in the role of providing solutions to our clients’ needs.

What people inspire you?

In the past 10 years I have surrounded myself with many successful small business owners. I have taken notes, asked questions, investigated their tactics … and have done everything humanly possible to follow in their footsteps.

What advice would you give to other women starting out in business?

Surround yourself with like-minded business women and have faith.

What do you love about your job?

I treasure the opportunity to mentor and grow our staff and build relationships with our customers and suppliers. I love utilising the business and people skills acquired during my career to grow the Expandasign business.

Three key factors for your success?

• I am positive, courageous and forward thinking. I treat individuals with professionalism, humility and respect.

• I am clear on the priorities in my life.

• There is nothing more important to me than my family and I am committed to an effective work/life balance.

What people inspire you?

Those people who achieve success without comprising professionalism, respect, family, personal wellbeing and their responsibility in the community.

What advice would you give to other women starting out in business?

Be clear on your vision and values in business and commit to it. Be dynamic and take action. Build relationships with people inside and outside your industry.

What do you love about your job?

I’m able to help people – either by providing a superior quality print and mail service to business owners or supporting the community and people in need.

Three key factors for your success?

• I am passionate about delivering superior quality and outstanding service.

• Our commitment to excellence has resulted in customer loyalty, repeat business and considerable referrals ensuring our success and growth.

• I place great importance on treating everyone with respect and consideration.

What people inspire you?

All women who succeed in business inspire me… in particular, Lorna Jane Clarkson, because she has grown a small personal passion into an international brand with 155 stores worldwide and created a global movement of women who enjoy life according to her healthy philosophy.

What advice would you give to other women starting out in business?

Believe in yourself. Have goals and a plan to achieve them.

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What do you love about your job?

Making a positive impact on the lives of people during a stressful event in their life. I love watching my clients’ fears dissipate, confusion change to empowerment to achieve a better outcome for them and their family, while saving them money on unnecessary legal costs.

Three key factors for your success?

• I have walked in the shoes of my client.

• I believe in being the change when something does not work for the betterment of our society.

• I am an entrepreneur who believes problems have solutions waiting to be discovered.

What people inspire you?

Everyone who gets up and has a go – many local business owners. Big names would be Oprah, Sir Richard Branson, Hillary Clinton and Nelson Mandela.

What advice would you give to other women starting out in business?

Three R’s – read, research and responsibility. Continuous education stimulates the brain, reading will inspire you and help your creativity.

What do you love about your job?

Every day, year and decade has been different, despite being in the same profession.

I’m always learning and I work with an amazing team.

Three key factors for your success?

• Persistence.

• Innovation.

• Early mornings.

What people inspire you?

My friends, family, adult children and husband.

They are why I do what I do. Nothing is more inspiring.

What advice would you give to other women starting out in business?

Know exactly what you want, know what your day will look like, and know the end goal. Manifesting, writing it down and acting daily are important. It’s important to have gratitude – I have a daily practice where I write down ten things I’m grateful for. Most people focus on the bad, it’s important to focus on the good. It’s also important to always test and measure everything you do to make sure you’re on the right track.

What do you love about your job?

I love creating and serving delicious healthy food. There are many Australians who have gut issues such as IBS, Crohn’s and colitis, chronic conditions or autoimmune diseases and eating Paleo helps their symptoms. I love meeting our customers and hearing about their journeys and I love that I can help.

Three key factors for your success?

• Love what you do and believe in what you are doing.

• Be innovative.

• Supportive family and staff.

What people inspire you?

Passionate people. People who work hard to turn their dreams into realities. People who take action to improve their health.

What advice would you give to other women starting out in business?

Believe in yourself.

Surround yourself with people who believe in you and support you.

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What do you love about your job?

I love being creative and seeing where ideas can take me from a thought to product, as there are quite a few stages in between.

Three key factors for your success?

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• Focus on the task at hand.

• Do your research, just start and see where it takes you.

What people inspire you?

People who take the courage to stand up for what they believe in and inspire many others along the way, simply with their own enthusiasm, passion and authentic message. People such as Michelle Bridges, Jamie Oliver and Nigella Lawson inspire me.

What advice would you give to other women starting out in business?

If you have a thought or a dream go for it, but don’t be attached to the outcome of how it’s delivered to you, as it will often be different than what you imagined. You don’t need to wait until it’s perfect.

What do you love about your job?

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Three key factors for your success?

• Commitment – to my business. The challenging role of a full-time working mum provides me with the strength to succeed.

• Communication – in all of my relationships.

• Safety – the overall health and safety of caring for pets.

What people inspire you?

Strong-minded people who never give up and who aren’t afraid of moving forward and taking risks. I admire humble people who have started with little or nothing and can gain strength out of struggles to turn their dreams into reality.

What advice would you give to other women starting out in business?

Embrace that you are well educated, knowledgeable, but most importantly, passionate about your new business.

What do you love about your job?

I have long harboured a love of real estate. I love the variety and challenges that each new project provides. That provides me with the stimulation and growth that is necessary to move forward.

Three key factors for your success?

• My starting point was the clear vision I had for my business and my industry.

• Resilience – the belief in your vision is the base for your resilience and its growth.

• Self-belief – it is essential to have the confidence in your abilities.

What people inspire you?

Those who consistently demonstrate their deep commitment to and strong belief in their vision.

What advice would you give to other women starting out in business?

Build on solid foundations. Develop clear visions, missions, plans and financial strategies. Start with foundation education and continue with ongoing professional development.

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What do you love about your job?

I love my clients and my team most of all. I love connecting the needs of my client to deliver a superior hair service where the client knows that they are at the heart of what I do. I love that my craft has afforded me a successful career.

Three key factors for your success?

• Expertise and passion – in my 30 years of hair fashion industry experience, constant training and education keep me at the forefront of my industry.

• Business acumen and financial goal setting.

• Commitment to my vision and consistency.

What people inspire you?

Life’s achievers and givers. I’m inspired by successful people who create a whole culture from a seedling and use that success to benefit those who have less.

What advice would you give to other women starting out in business?

Create a realistic business plan and stick to it. Include your own salary as a fixed cost. Create a professional corporate identity and branding, one that represents you exactly.

What do you love about your job?

I love many things about my job, but the thing that stands out to me is being able to make a difference to someone’s skin.

Three key factors for your success?

• Confidence and passion – providing a great experience and exceeding my customer expectations.

• Knowledge and training – being able to educate my clients about their skin and keeping up-to-date with current and changing trends.

• Customer service – I take every opportunity to ensure my clients feel cared for and looked after.

What people inspire you?

Other business owners and their success inspires and motivates me. I am constantly watching and learning from other local businesses and the things they do well.

What advice would you give to other women starting out in business?

If you give 100 per cent commitment and have a passion for what you do, it is infectious and people can’t help but be attracted to you and your business.

What do you love about your job?

I love seeing the transformation in our clients as they come to understand how the numbers help inform the decisions they make. The sigh of relief is palpable as the stress of the unknown goes away.

Three key factors for your success?

• Putting my clients’ needs front and centre.

• Knowing our numbers.

• Professional development.

What people inspire you?

People who know what they want to do and get on with doing it. We all have ideas, but not all of us are brave enough to go out and make them a reality.

What advice would you give to other women starting out in business?

Make sure you will be doing something you love.

My first business was doing something I had always done but not loved. Now I do something I love which makes the hard work I need to put in so much easier.

Inspiring sustainable lifestyles

The Sunshine Coast Council would like to congratulate all of the finalists for the 2016 Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network awards.

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KATE DEVER

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Live it Travel

Caloundra Chamber of Commerce

What do you love about your job?

I get to combine my keen interest in property with my incapacity to sit in an office all day.

Driving around such an incredibly beautiful place like the Sunshine Coast, visiting such a wonderfully diverse and interesting array of properties with equally unique owners, means never a dull moment.

Three key factors for your success?

• Being personable.

• Being professional.

• Being hard-working.

What people inspire you?

People who are genuinely happy regardless of what they do or don’t have and that share that happiness with everyone they meet.

What advice would you give to other women starting out in business?

Back yourself. You will be amazed at what you are truly capable of if you believe in yourself. Then find or create a business that suits your interests, commitments and lifestyle.

Let it be something you really enjoy.

What do you love about your job?

I love helping people achieve their travel dreams. When my clients visit the destinations they have always dreamt of, they return home with lifelong memories. Every day I get to meet new people, hear about their travel plans and make them a reality.

Three key factors for your success?

• My passion for travel and the industry.

• Having a healthy work/life balance and supportive people around me.

•Business goals, health goals and personal development goals ensure I’m always striving to achieve and succeed.

What people inspire you?

Naturally, my mum. She is always striving to do what is best for everyone around her. John Anderson – founder of Contiki Tours and Author of Only Two Seats Left.

What advice would you give to other women starting out in business?

It may feel like you a diving into the deep end, but often this is a great place to start. If something doesn’t work out, then take it as a learning curve.

What do you love about your job?

I love making a contribution to the social capital of Caloundra and the Sunshine Coast. Bringing people together, building a sense of connection, purpose, support and community is what makes me smile.

Three key factors for your success?

• Communication skills.

• Commitment to learning and growing, longevity.

• I’ve been around a long time so have a lot of history, connections and knowledge to leverage.

What people inspire you?

Those who blaze a trail, take calculated risk, and give it everything that they’ve got. I take my hat off to them.

Business people who live generously and give back are also at the top of my list.

What advice would you give to other women starting out in business?

Mix with people who are smarter than you and will stretch your mind and your attitude to things. Believe that we are stronger together, and be an active part of a great network.

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JULIE PRESTON

AMANDA YEATES

ANZ

Department of Transport and Main Roads

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What do you love about your job?

Helping clients achieve their goals and dreams.

Three key factors for your success?

• Being approachable and really listening.

• Being a multi-solution thinker.

• Having a plan.

What people inspire you?

Malala Yousafzai – female Pakistani activist.

Julie Bishop – Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs.

Cathy Freeman – Australian athlete.

My husband and children.

What advice would you give to other women starting out in business?

The only thing stopping you is you.

Dream it, plan it and do it.

What do you love about your job?

Every day I have the opportunity to positively contribute to outcomes for a transport network that support community, economic growth and the vibrancy of regions across Queensland.

Three key factors for your success?

• Contributing.

• Learning.

• Enjoying.

What people inspire you?

People who have the courage to challenge the norms in order to achieve better outcomes. Recently I have done some work on my own leadership through the Brené Brown school, COURAGEworks. I am inspired by her concepts of vulnerability, courage and authenticity in leadership, and she presents a model of leadership that I aspire to.

What advice would you give to other women starting out in business?

Don’t wait for the right time to take on a new challenge or opportunity. There is never a perfect time – sometimes you just have to back yourself and take a leap of faith.

What do you love about your job?

Being able to have a home-based job where I can spend more time with my own animals but also care and love other people’s animals. I love that my clients trust me to give their fur kid the same love as they do.

Three key factors for your success?

• The uniqueness of the Ark – I have created a boarding facility like no other.

• Me – people can just see the natural love and passion I have for animals.

• Passion, hard work and determination.

What people inspire you?

My mother is an incredible woman who has shown me that anything is possible with hard work and passion.

Richard Branson – he is a man who has failed many times in his career, however he is determined to never give up.

What advice would you give to other women starting out in business?

Starting a new business is the hardest thing I’ve ever done.

It will challenge you like you have never been challenged before. Surround yourself with like-minded people.

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AMY RATCLIFFE

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Caloundra Chamber of Commerce

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What do you love about your job?

I love that I get to spend my days sharing, inspiring and educating people. I get to help them experience and live life to their fullest potential by helping them reduce the effects of physical, chemical and mental stresses.

Three key factors for your success?

• I lead by example – I operate on the principle that if I wouldn’t do it, then I wouldn’t expect my patients to either.

• Operate with integrity and passion.

• I keep learning and am a perfectionist.

What people inspire you?

From a business perspective, Richard Branson is my number one. The man operates with such integrity and works towards a better world. My business partner, Dr Linda Power also inspires me. My husband, Mal. What advice would you give to other women starting out in business?

Too often, as women, I feel we put ourselves behind other people’s dreams and passions and forget our own. Do your research, understand how your business will run… and then go for it.

What do you love about your job?

I love being able to help businesses grow and build their network, to organise events for the business community that educate, inspire and empower attendees. I love promoting and advocating for the greater Caloundra region.

Three key factors for your success?

• My attention to detail in all aspects of my role.

• My passion.

• My genuine interest in our Chamber members.

What people inspire you?

Each person I encounter inspires me as I find that every time we interact with another person, we have the ability to learn and grow. I am inspired by passionate people. I just love seeing someone’s eyes light up when they talk about something they enjoy and love.

What advice would you give to other women starting out in business?

The two key things I think are imperative in operating a successful business are to ensure that there is a market for what you are selling and that people will pay for it.

What do you love about your job?

I love that each and every day I get to discover and speak to so many incredible people and hear their stories. We often don’t realise how many unsung heroes are right here making such a positive contribution to our community.

Three key factors for your success?

• Willingness to learn.

• Persevering through the hardship and barriers has made me a stronger person.

• Continuous personal development – assessing, reflecting and taking action to ensure that I am improving myself.

What people inspire you?

I am inspired by people who find themselves in an adverse situation and take that adversity and turn it into a positive situation, especially those who take their hardship and create a thriving business and educate others.

What advice would you give to other women starting out in business?

Surround yourself with people who reflect who you want to be in both your business and life, because the energy of the people around you will be contagious.

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REBECCA WALKER

SAMMY PLUCK

MJJ Accounting & Business Solutions

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What do you love about your job?

I am passionate about educating my clients and equipping them with the right financial tools to achieve their business and personal goals. I enjoy nothing more than seeing them achieve their self-defined success.

Three key factors for your success?

• Clear goals.

• Having a great team on board.

• An effective work/life balance.

What people inspire you?

People who have a clear vision, are passionate about what they do and always strive to be better.

What advice would you give to other women starting out in business?

Have clear goals and plan how you will achieve them.

Reflect regularly and celebrate your successes. Surround yourself with people and mentors to support you in your journey.

What do you love about your job?

I love my business as it has allowed me to grow as a business woman and as a mother. I am a registered nurse that had little business experience. Leaving the comfort of my previous job to manage a construction company was, and still is, a challenge. This is what makes it so rewarding.

Three key factors for your success?

• Communicating with clients, staff and other industries is essential.

• Collaborating with other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for my business.

• Strategic planning is essential in reaching our goals.

What people inspire you?

The people who inspire me are those who have to juggle and balance their business with other commitments. I look up to, and admire, other business women who have children.

People who remain centred.

What advice would you give to other women starting out in business?

Surround yourself with other business women and learn from them, listen to their successes, failures and lessons.

What do you love about your job?

I get to be a large part of changing someone’s life for the better. I get to help with making changes to their body, help to create this healthy and positive mindset within all of my clients, and to see the amazing changes.

Three key factors for your success?

• Passion – my passion is my driving force to be the best version of myself within my business.

• Goal setting – all success comes from having a goal in sight.

• Commitment – my commitment to my clients results create amazing success for my business.

What people inspire you?

Local successful business owners inspire me. My family inspire me to continue growing and be the best I can possibly be, not only for myself but also for them. My clients inspire me to continue to better myself.

What advice would you give to other women starting out in business?

Be true to yourself and to what you want to achieve. Trust your instincts and most of all be loyal and show respect.

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FASHION FORWARD AAP’s Peter Atkinson says the Range Rover Evoque has been spiced up.

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Staying fashionable is the hard part.

Matching strides with the in-crowd can be a day-to-day proposition.

Range Rover’s chic baby SUV, the Evoque, has been at the cutting edge of fashion ever since it first rolled down the catwalk in 2011.

Make no mistake, the Evoque is as much a fashion item as any Prada handbag or pair of Jimmy Choo stilettos.

To prove the point, its makers even released an exclusive, highly-priced Victoria Beckham edition a couple of years back. The

Spice Girl turned fashionista added her touch with mohair carpets, rose gold accents and massive wheels – plus an equally massive price tag. Only 200 were made – mostly for the Chinese market – with a reported price of $150,000. Very Posh indeed.

Now, five years after the Evoque made its stunning mark on the motoring landscape, the time has arrived for a facelift. Happily, with a nip here and a tuck there, the good folk at Range Rover seem to have pulled it off.

The Evoque borrows many of the same styling cues from the Range Rover Vogue and,

more recently, the Rangie Sport – square, economical lines, plenty of glass and purposeful, masculine stance.

To freshen things up, they’ve given it a more masculine front end with larger air intakes, new grille and headlights, distinctive bonnet vents and sportier tailgate.

While the physical changes have been relatively modest, this update is nonetheless a substantial one.

A key ingredient is Range Rover’s new ‘Ingenium’ diesel – which will be offered in two versions – one with 110kW and another with an impressive 134kW output – with fuel consumption as low as 4.4L/100km.

We tested the feistier of the two – coupled to a class-leading nine-speed automatic transmission – and it’s a cracker.

Crisp, responsive and smooth, it delivers instant get-up-and-go that perfectly matches its urban-focused, weekend escape personality. The engine is frugal but fun – a good combination for a car that pretends to be outdoorsy but is probably more at home outside a theatre than on a muddy track.

For those not partial to the mild clatter of these diesels, there’s the option of a turbocharged two-litre, four cylinder petrol engine that offers a punchy 177kW. The luxurious interior emphasises the Evoque’s urban pedigree – with a cleaner, contemporary design throughout.

Emergency collision avoidance braking,

attention assist, lane-keeping system and a hands-free tailgate are part of the comprehensive electronics package.

The new Evoque will be offered with two distinctive body styles – Dynamic or standard – and with the choice of two-wheel or all-wheel drive.

The Evoque will be offered in five trim levels – the real fashion slaves might want to wait for the ground-breaking soft-top cabriolet model, which arrives later in the year.

RANGE ROVER EVOQUE HOW BIG? It’s a compact luxury SUV – but despite its smallish dimensions it offers decent interior space for four adults, plus reasonable cargo capacity.

HOW FAST? We tested the 134kW diesel variant which is quite a rocket. There’s a more docile diesel or a turbocharged petrol engine that’s even quicker off the mark.

HOW THIRSTY? The diesels each drink less than 5L/100km while the petrol variant slurps about half as much again.

HOW MUCH? You can get into the base model for a touch over $50,000 plus onroad costs. Most buyers will prefer one of the more luxurious options, which range all the way up to $80-grand. Some options will push you dangerously close to $100k, even without Victoria Beckham’s input.

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WHAT BUYERS ARE LOOKING FOR “... an easy and cost effective way to manage their strata scheme”

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Coast-based software company has released an online voting program that promises to provide strata lot owners with an easy and cost-effective way to manage their strata scheme.

Strata Vote delivers all the information a lot owner needs to make a decision and cast a vote, wherever they are in the world. It also means owners can host online meetings if they are out of town or unable to attend.

Strata Vote managing director Dee Pannell says apathy is killing the nest eggs many Australian’s have worked hard to build.

“Most people don’t know that as a lot owner, you have a right and a responsibility, to ensure your Body Corporate is being managed and maintained properly.”

Due to the inefficiencies in the running of strata schemes - from meetings, to

casting votes – many lot owners don’t want to waste valuable time taking an active role, Pannell adds.

“This often results in a dangerous situation where the Body Corporate is controlled by a few, self-interested owners.

“Keeping abreast of everything that’s happening with your strata property can already be a headache due to the complexities of the Strata Legislation in each state– an issue that’s further exacerbated for overseas or interstate investors.

“The simple fact is, protecting against sudden hikes in levies and irresponsible use of funds becomes very difficult when owners don’t actively participate.”

New research commissioned by an Australian bank shows that home owners are after more than affordability when it comes to the property market.

Following affordability, the highest priority for first home buyers when purchasing a home is the potential for house price growth, according St.George Bank.

The survey of 1000 first home buyers across Australia reveals value growth is their second priority followed by the distance to work, distance to shops and, in fifth place, distance to family and friends.

Evaluating which properties presented good value was ranked by respondents as the most difficult task during the house hunting process, showing the importance placed by first home buyers on understanding the market and potential for

capital growth.

While buying in a growth area was extremely important for first home buyers, more than one quarter (26.4 per cent) of respondents say they had to make compromises to buy their home, with half (49.8 per cent ) of those compromising on location, and 45.7 per cent compromising on price.

Retail Banking general manager Ross Miller says the research highlights that first home buyers are looking beyond lifestyle factors when purchasing property.

“Buying a first home is more than buying a roof over your head. Our home is usually our biggest financial investment and over the last few decades we have seen a sharp increase in the value of the average Australian home.”

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NEW HOME SALES GROW IN QLD

Wilhelm Harnisch

WATCHDOG SUPPORT Master Builders Australia has called on the federal government to stick with its pre-election plan to bring back the construction industry watchdog, saying it will drive down infrastructure costs.

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lead to the cost of building hospitals, schools and other public infrastructure falling.

“The community has rights and those rights can be enhanced by laws that will lower the cost of construction, laws that will reinstate the powers of the ABCC. They worked in favour of the community before they will again in the future,’’ he says.

The HIA New Home Sales Report, a survey of Australia’s largest volume builders, shows that total new home sales ended 2015/16 on a higher note.

Queensland has particularly fared well.

Chief economist Dr Harley Dale says the bounce of 8.2 per cent in June highlights the resilience of the national new home building sector.

“The overall profile of HIA new home sales is signalling an orderly correction to national new home construction in the short term, as are other leading housing indicators,” he says.

“Below the national surface, the large

geographical divergences between state housing markets have been a prominent feature of the current cycle – that will continue. The New Home Sales series highlights this fact. Comparing the June quarter this year to the same period last year, detached house sales are down very sharply in South Australia (-21.4 per cent) and in Western Australia (-27.5 per cent), yet sales are up by 17.0 per cent in Victoria and by 7.1 per cent in Queensland.’’

Detached house sales increased by a significant 14.9 per cent in Queensland for the month of June.

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MOOLOOLAH VALLEY 32 Hamilton Close

STUNNING MODERN HOME IN RURAL LANDSCAPE Situated in beautiful Mooloolah Valley on 2.7 acres, this home has been tastefully renovated and encapsulates a luxury hinterland lifestyle. There is an abundance of activities on your doorstep including national parks, hiking, horse trails and Ewan Maddock dam for fishing and picnics. A fenced area around the house with a large cubby provides an outdoor haven for kids and pets. Studio offers dual living possibilities.

• Caloundra CBD, Maleny and Montville within easy reach • 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in the main house • Open plan living with a perfect balance of neutral tones • Quality kitchen - stone bench tops and European appliances • Fans and security screens throughout

• Dedicated outdoor entertainment area • Ensuited studio attached to separate double garage • A fire-pit creates that perfect evening ambience • Large powered garden shed + additional parking for two cars • Large paddock with 3 access points

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4 BED | 3 BATH | 3 CAR Inspect: Saturday 1:00-1:45pm and Wednesday 4:00-4:30pm Price: $650,000 Justin Boyanton 0458 608 257

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UPCOMING AUCTIONS Here’s a preview of hot auctions taking place on the Sunshine Coast in the next seven days: 218/102 ALEXANDRA PARADE, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND Auction on site Saturday August 6 @ 2pm Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Glennis Schindler 0412 737 324 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222 10 QUIET VALLEY CRESCENT, BUDERIM Auction on site Saturday August 6 @ 3pm Belle Property Buderim 5456 0219 Bevan Horsnell 0412 512 257 9 MAJORCA PLACE, KAWANA ISLAND Auction on site Saturday August 6 @11am Platinum Properties 5437 8806 Steve Turner 0412 679 488 2/17 PRIMARY SCHOOL COURT, MAROOCHYDORE Auction on site Saturday August 6 @ 12pm Define Property 5478 2477 Ross Cattle 0410 625 758

AUCTION RESULTS The easiest way to check out the latest auction results. Email auctions@myweeklypreview.com.au 51 MARTINS CREEK ROAD, BUDERIM Passed in / Vacant Land Platinum Properties 5437 8806 Steve Turner 0412 679 488

6 CAYMAN PLACE, KAWANA ISLAND SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION / 5 bed, 3 bath, 3 car Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Karen Jones 0405 122 526

MARKET TRACKER A list of what’s recently sold on the Coast: 1/61A BURNETT STREET, BUDERIM $387,162.50 / 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Belle Property Buderim, Bevan Horsnell 108 CORONATION AVENUE, GOLDEN BEACH $475,000 / 4 bed, 1 bath, 2 car RealWay Property Consultants Caloundra, Graeme Palmer 255 HUNCHY ROAD, HUNCHY $298,000 / 10 acres vacant land Elders Real Estate Palmwoods, Mike Burns 158 UPPER TOLSON ROAD, ILKLEY $435,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Elders Real Estate Palmwoods, Mike Burns 9 HIGH PARK CRESCENT, LITTLE MOUNTAIN $595,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car RealWay Property Consultants Caloundra, Darren Ide 10 SPRINGS DRIVE, LITTLE MOUNTAIN $480,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car RealWay Property Consultants Caloundra, Darren Ide 2 FLINDERSIA PLACE, MOUNTAIN CREEK $490,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Next Property Group, Kylie Tredrea

MAGICAL MONS This Mons residence is nestled on parklike grounds with ocean views, just moments from Buderim. Designed as two separate wings and surrounded by nearly six acres of rolling lawns and bushland. Designed for the large or extended family. There are living spaces and entertaining zones around every corner, including a large sitting room off the kitchen, two lounge or rumpus rooms, an upper deck, and entertaining terrace flowing to the inground pool. Serenely set amidst parklike grounds of sweeping lawns, fruit trees and surrounded by mature trees.

Follow the path past the dam into your private bushland down to the creek and seasonal waterfalls.

63 GLENMOUNT ROAD, MONS 6 bed, 4 bath, 8 car Auction on site Saturday August 13 @10am Define Property Agents 5478 2477 Athena Law 0408 884 104

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Beautifully renovated, single level home Open plan kitchen, dining and living with wood fired heater Stone bench tops and quality appliances throughout Guest quarters to the rear with kitchenette and ensuite Charming, elegant and stylish home

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Peace, Tranquility and Elegance

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Luxurious ’On Top’ Buderim

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Breath taking architectural masterpiece Seamless integration of kitchen and living through to entertainment alfresco Beautifully appointed chef’s kitchen and butler’s pantry Sculptured gardens, designer pool Premier ’on top’ location, walk to Buderim Village

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KAWANA ISLAND LIVING From page 41

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spacious family home with quality location and views.

Combined dining, family, games room and bar area plus a separate media room in the heart of the home. High quality floor coverings throughout including carpet, tiles and timber. Large metallic 2 Pac kitchen with granite finishes, Meile appliances, dishwasher, convection microwave, coffee and cappuccino maker and large walk in pantry. Outdoor areas surrounded by bi-fold doors to make the most of the panoramic views.

The house is complete with a bridge over a huge pond.

9 MAJORCA PLACE, KAWANA ISLAND 5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Auction on site Saturday August 6 @ 11am Platinum Properties 5437 8806 Steve Turner 0412 679 488

Mons, 63 Glenmount Road

AUCTION

Grand Mons Estate Stunning Dual Living Residence • Just under six acres of rolling lawns and beautiful bush land • Six large air conditioned bedrooms, two with ensuites, master with WIR • Each wing has an enormous living room with open fireplace • Modern French country kitchen with stone benchtops and gas cooking • Large office and purpose built gym • Four modern bathrooms, huge laundry and masses of storage • Expansive outdoor entertaining overlooking pool and ocean views • Huge shed, driving range, putting green, dam, bushwalks and creek

OPEN HOME: Saturday 6th August 11.00-11.30am VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au AUCTION: On site Saturday 13th August at 10.00am AGENT: Athena Law 0408 884 104

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Alexandra Headland, 62 Oloway Crescent

AUCTION

Maroochydore, 2/17 Primary School Court

Yes It’s Really For Sale It’s Alex And It’s Amazing

For Sale By Public Auction

Get your creative juices flowing because this journey can take you as far as your imagination, build your dream home with a short stroll to the beach through the protected forest. Talk to your town planner and maybe build a duplex, this 612m2 block has a small dwelling returning $365pw and makes the perfect investment for future capital growth, you simply could not over capitalise in Alexandra Headland, if you’re chasing that unique limited Alexandra Headland lifestyle here is the first step to realising your dream.

Located within walking distance to Sunshine Plaza, public transport and Maroochydore Primary School, situated in a small complex with low body corporate fees, this is a walk to everything lifestyle or a booming investment opportunity. With 2 bedrooms, modern galley style kitchen and great sized pet friendly private court yard, 2/17 Primary School Court, Maroochydore, is in a prime location within walking distance to everything you need and will go quickly!

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OPEN HOME: Saturday 6th August 11.00-11.30am VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au AUCTION: On site Wednesday 24th August at 5.00pm AGENT: Ross Cattle 0410 625 758

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for sale

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Great entertainer, park side at 9 Vernon Lane.

Large family home at 96 Sunshine Cove Way.

• Clever ground floor layout offers an outdoor entertaining area overlooking parkland with a second private courtyard in the middle of the house. Producing a light filled, airy living space.

• Centrally located kitchen has stacker doors opening out to the front entertaining area plus sliding doors to access the private courtyard, bring the outside in.

• Upstairs the main bedroom offers a WIR and ensuite retreat for parents along with a screened balcony and views over the park.

• Second living or family area upstairs • Split system air conditioning and ceiling fans for year round comfort.

• Galley style kitchen provides great stone bench working areas with plenty of cupboards for storage and topped off with quality Smeg cooking appliances (gas cooktop), dishwasher and walk-in pantry. Kitchen overlooks covered entertaining area and garden, ideal for outdoor entertaining or just keeping an eye on the kids.

• Separate living & dining flow onto covered entertaining area to bring the outdoors in.

• Plenty of space for the kids upstairs with second living rumpus area. Mum and dad will love the peace and quiet downstairs.

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Waterfront lifestyle amidst lush gardens 14 Sarina Place.

• Large master bedroom with private deck, large walk in robe and large ensuite with luxury bath.

Two more bedrooms both with robes, fans and balcony.

• Centre island stone bench, great Omega appliances including, an induction cook top and dishwasher, with walk in pantry for more space.

• Polished concrete floors, rosewood timber staircase and large open plan living opening on to the covered outdoor living area.

• Comfort ensured with blinds installed inside and out, additional remote controlled blinds upstairs and downstairs, AC and fans.

• This amazing lifestyle opportunity awaits right in the heart of Maroochydore.

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Developer lease back opportunity at 17 Hidden Place.

• Add this showcase, waterfront home to your investment portfolio whilst receiving an excellent financial return backed by a 3+2+1 lease back agreement.

• Great urban design with chic industrial interior styling offering a total of 352 m2 of luxury living area with beautiful north facing views across the lake, this three bedroom lifestyle home offers the best of waterfront lifestyle living in the heart of Maroochydore.

• Upstairs the main bedroom likewise has north facing lake views, and is complimented with an additional retreat area and separate study.

• The swimming pool and patio flows out to provide private access to the lake’s shoreline.

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AUCTION MUST BE SOLD - AUCTION SATURDAY 20TH AUGUST 11AM 53 Neerim Drive, Mooloolaba Disregard all previous advertising, price expectations have been slashed, this magnificent home must be sold on or before auction. The deepwater ocean access lifestyle is brought to the next level by this contemporary masterpiece. With expansive river views, multiple entertaining zones and beautiful finishes all enhanced by its close proximity to the patrolled beach and vibrant Mooloolaba Esplanade. Do not hesitate, this is your chance to secure a once in a lifetime opportunity at a never to be repeated price point. The owner’s instructions are clear - it must be sold now!

4 Bed | 3 Bath | 2 Car • North facing 20m deepwater frontage • Direct ocean access • Expansive river views • Modern designer home • Private pontoon • Top of the range fittings and fixtures

Auction: On Site, Saturday 20th August at 11am Inspect: Saturday 10-10.30am, Wednesday 5-5.30pm Karen Jones 0405 122 526 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

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AUCTION MUST BE SOLD - AUCTION SATURDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER 12PM 9 Cypress Court, Minyama Our instructions are clear the owner has brought elsewhere and wants this property sold now. All offers excepted, make no mistake this prime waterfront property will be sold on or before auction day. Delivering you 842m2 of pure potential, facing due north to the deep broadwater, offering breathtaking wide water vistas, 20 metres of deepwater frontage AND easy boating manoeuvrability.

Just minutes from the mouth of the Mooloolah River with direct unimpeded access to the Pacific Ocean, the broadwater is protected with lovely white sandy beaches at low tide. Do not miss this outstanding opportunity. Location is everything! Act now.

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 5 Car • 20m Deepwater frontage • Unimpeded ocean access • Moments to the harbour mouth • Wide canal for easy manoeuvrability • 840m2 of pure potential • Beautiful tropical garden

Auction: On Site, Saturday 3rd September at 12pm Inspect: Saturday 12-12.30pm Wednesday 3-3.30pm Karen Jones 0405 122 526 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

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ONLY 5 REMAIN - COVETED NORTH EAST ASPECT - OCEAN ACCESS LAND 6 Tarawa Street, Kawana Island Time is running out! Offering some of the last waterfront blocks available on Kawana Island, this is a limited opportunity there is no more ocean access land being created. Act now - only 5 lots remain in the exclusive promenaded estate. Imagine building the home of your dreams with ocean access supplied from your private 10 metre marina berth. The central location means you are moments from the multibillion medical precinct and all the coasts major services and yet secularly tucked away for privacy. Kawana Island is renowned for its kilometres of waterfront walk/bikeways and green spaces. House and land packages start from just over $1million.

• Direct deep-water ocean access • Private 10m marina berth • Desirable north east aspect • Wide water views • Stroll to restaurants and shopping • Secure privacy gate

Price: From $590,000 Inspect: Agent On Site Saturday 3-4pm Karen Jones 0405 122 526

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IRREPLACEABLE LIFESTYLE, LOCATION AND LUXURY IN MOOLOOLABA 14/39-45 First Avenue, Mooloolaba Living and entertaining has never been so easy or desirable as it is from this luxurious residential apartment. With a generous timber deck you and your friends can enjoy spectacular ocean views.

It’s position is perfectly protected so no matter the weather you can enjoy our beautiful Sunshine Coast lifestyle. The bedrooms and bathrooms are spacious and elegant adjoining another big balcony with wonderful views to the south and the hinterland. Set one street back from all the hustle of The Esplanade, it is quiet yet convenient to everything Mooloolaba has to offer. If you are looking to downsize but not compromise on space or luxury, this apartment is for you.

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car • 198m of residential living • Large, stylish and north facing • Great use of natural light • Office/third bedroom and abundant storage • Secure parking • Generous balconies • World class location 2

Price: $1 Million + Buyers Inspect: Saturday 11-11.30am, Wednesday 5-5.30pm Kate Jewry 0404 817 916

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A LUXURIOUS AND SOPHISTICATED HOUSE SIZE APARTMENT - PRICED TO SELL 9/299-301 Bradman Avenue, Maroochydore A beautiful life - La Bella Vita. The name certainly captures the essence of relaxed, stylish, coastal living. Located away from the hustle and bustle of the main tourist hot spots, the current owners carefully selected this precise location to ensure that they could enjoy the many advantages of coastal living without compromising on lifestyle. Boasting all the luxurious finishes you would expect from a top of the line, 3 year old property and purposely designed as spacious elegant residences, they are pet friendly, offer double car garaging and plenty of storage. Make the lifestyle move today, you wont regret it, they have loved it and you will too!

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car • Prime north facing position • Lift access and secure 2 car garage • Total floor area of over 200m2 • Media room or second living area • Elegant master retreat with balcony • Steps to river, parks, and walkways • Pet friendly

Price: Buyers From The Mid $700,000’s Inspect: Saturday 12-12.30pm, Wednesday 5-5.30pm Kate Jewry 0404 817 916

NORTH FACING WATERFRONT PLAYGROUND, WALK, RIDE OR PADDLE TO THE BEACH 38 Balyarta Crescent, Mooloolaba Situated on a beautiful north facing water front block this home oozes appeal. The low maintenance yet stylish design allows you to seamlessly integrate inside and outside. The kitchen is fabulous, looking out over your wet edged pool and beyond to the water. You are sitting 5 minutes from one of the best beaches in the world, and everything else Mooloolaba has to offer. With side access and a boat ramp, plenty of fenced yards for the kids and pets to play, this is a playground for both young and old. With the extra garaging there is plenty of storage space and it is ideal to lock up and leave.

This is a lovely home or perfect holiday home as well.

4 Bed | 2 Bath | 3 Car • Sunny warm northern aspect • Low maintenance family home • Side access and boat ramp • Generous 962m2 block • Modern and functional layout • Quiet friendly neighbourhood • Close to schools, shops and beach

Price: Buyers In The Low $1 Millions Inspect: Saturday 10-10.30am, Wednesday 5-5.30pm Kate Jewry 0404 817 916

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DEEPWATER OCEAN ACCESS - MINYAMA OPPORTUNITY 10 Muringo Court, Minyama

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 3 Car

Deep water, direct ocean access opportunities do not come to market often and this one has the added advantage of offering a 941m2 block. With a 5 metre pontoon, both the motor and sailing boat enthusiast is catered for. Add in the convenience of a less than 5 minute stroll to shops, restaurants, medical offices and public transport, plus easy access to major roads for hassle free commuting, and this makes a very desirable prospect. This solid family home is brimming with possibilities, having been well maintained you can enjoy immediate and comfortable living while you contemplate the transformation into your perfect family home. Call Karen today.

• 941m2 block of potential • Deepwater, direct ocean access • Private 5m pontoon + jetty • Well maintained solid brick home • Minutes to all conveniences • 3 car covered garaging • Off street secure parking

Price: Offers In The $900,000s Inspect: Saturday 11-11.30am, Wednesday 4-4.30pm Karen Jones 0405 122 526

ENTRY LEVEL NORTH FACING MOOLOOLABA DEEP WATER 5 Culbara Street, Mooloolaba The owners of this beautiful waterfront residence have purchased elsewhere and have provided strict instructions for this home - SELL IT NOW! Ignore all previous price advertising! This beautiful property will be sold and is ready to move into and enjoy the highly sought after lifestyle on offer.

Sitting proudly upon its 698m2 block and perfectly positioned within an easy walk to Mooloolaba beach, shops and restaurants, as well as having unrestricted access to world class waterways from your very own backyard. It doesn’t get any better! This property must be sold on or before auction day and will represent fantastic value to one lucky buyer!

6 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car • Masterfully built expansive home • North facing water frontage • 6m pontoon with direct ocean access • Superb waterfront entertaining areas • Sparkling salt water pool • Will be sold below replacement cost • An opportunity not to be missed

Auction: On Site, Saturday August 27th at 3pm Inspect: Saturday 11-11.45am Alan Riley 0422 723 719

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CONTRACT CRASHED - URGENT SALE REQUIRED 1/137 Tepequar Drive, Maroochydore

The was under contract in the first weekend and has now crashed. A generous 3 bedroom townhouse with extra media room/office, good storage and great positioning. Opposite a park and with great access to schools, transport, shops and CBD. Great home or investment. Rent appraisal valued at $420 per week. The owner has purchased elsewhere and needs this SOLD.

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

Price: Mid To High $300,000s Inspect: Saturday 1-1.30pm Kate Jewry 0404 817 916

TRANQUIL BUDERIM RETREAT 25 Northwood Court, Buderim

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

A feeling of tranquillity surrounds you as soon as you arrive at this perfectly positioned home nestled in a quiet cul-desac in one of Buderim’s most attractive pockets. Offering a huge 1171m2 allotment with unspoiled bush canopy backdrop Price: Buyers In The $500,000s and private timber viewing/relaxation deck. Only minutes to Inspect: Saturday 12-12.45pm Buderim Village and Bruce Highway.

Anne Wallace 0418 769 466

BLUE CHIP BUDERIM LAND - SMASHING VIEWS 10 Panorama Crescent, Buderim

1 Bed | 1 Bath

Situated in a premier position with an impressive Panorama Crescent address, this 1338m block offers a rare opportunity for the astute buyer to secure the ultimate site to build their dream home and enjoy an incomparable lifestyle. This sought after north-eastern escarpment location, combined with the unique opportunity to purchase a block of land offering outstanding ocean views will ensure this exclusive allotment will be in high demand. Your last chance to build the home of your dreams in such a central prime location! A one bedroom house is situated on the property and a quote for removal is available upon request. Very motivated seller!

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Auction: On Site, Saturday August 13th at 11am Inspect: Saturday 1-1.30pm Anne Wallace 0418 769 466

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PARK HAVEN ATRIUM VILLA 113/2 Peregrine Drive, Wurtulla

Beautifully presented and maintained Atrium villa with Vergola roof, neutral colours, good size master, private rear courtyard, separate bath and toilet, separate laundry and good size kitchen. Air conditioned, pet friendly and fantastic value. Super low body corporate. The owner has purchased elsewhere so this property must be sold. Inspect any time.

2 Bed | 1 Bath | 1 Car

Price: Offers Over $359,000 Inspect: Saturday 10-10.30am, Wednesday 2-2.30pm Kylie Tredrea 0402 240 687

ALEX BEACH SIDE LIVING, HAS TO BE SOLD SATURDAY 218/120 Alexandra Parade ‘Seaforth’, Alexandra Headland 2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1 Car This motivated seller must sell this property Saturday.

Boasting a north facing balcony capturing the winter sun with first class resort facilities, only steps to the beach and restaurants a 7m x 4m storage facility plus security car park makes this a unique opportunity and value plus. All at an entry level price. Don’t hesitate on this or you will be disappointed!

Auction: On Site, Saturday 6th August at 2pm Inspect: Saturday from 1.30pm Glennis Schindler 0412 737 324 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

YOU’RE INVITED! UPCOMING AUCTIONS ALEXANDRA HEADLAND

BUDERIM

MOOLOOLABA

218/102 ALEXANDRA PARADE

10 PANORAMA CRESCENT

53 NEERIM DRIVE

SUNNY SPACIOUS BEACHSIDE APARTMENT, PET FRIENDLY TOO!

THE ULTIMATE NORTH EAST FACING BUDERIM ALLOTMENT

DESIGNER DREAM HOME, MOOLOOLABA DEEPWATER

AUCTION, On Site: Saturday August 6th at 2pm

AUCTION, On Site: Saturday August 13th at 11am

AUCTION, On Site: Saturday August 20th at 11am

Glennis Schindler 0412 737 324 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

Anne Wallace 0418 769 466

Karen Jones 0405 122 526

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Shop 4 Dwyer House, 256 Nicklin Way, Warana T: 5437 8806 Geoff Ohmsen 0412 103 147

A Blank Canvas On The Main River…

70 Mooloolah Drive, MINYAMA An exciting opportunity now exists for you to design and build your dream home, nestled amongst the multi-million dollar homes in this blue chip precinct on Mooloolah river.

• 835sqm parcel of private waterfront land

• Easy access to the harbour and ocean

• Wide water views across to Mooloolaba

• Picturesque sunsets

• Surrounded by superior waterfront properties

• A park across the road

• This is one property that won’t last long on the market so be quick!

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CLASSIFIEDS HOUSES FOR SALE Real Estate

2/18 Blackall St, WOOMBYE

5442 1888

OPEN FOR INSPECTIONS & BEST BUYS WOOMBYE: 2 Plantation Rise Dr Sat 11-11.40 Private, elevated 1,086m2 block. Spacious living/dining, o/door entertaining. 4brms, 2bath, 2car, rumpus/family room, garden shed,multipurpose room. $575,000 BURNSIDE: 9 McKinnon Drive Sat 11-11.40 Immaculate, spacious, low set, located in Heritage Heights. O/plan, family room, modern kitchen, 4brms, 2 bath. Side access.

Covered patio, f/fenced yard. $419,900

ALEX HEADLAND UNIT This north facing unit within the Seaforth Resort, captures the winter sun. Two bedroom and two bathrooms. First class resort style facilities, and only steps to the beach and restaurants. This unit also includes a security car park and storage facilities measuring 7m x 4m - could be used to store your furniture or rent to another resident requiring the extra space. Having always been locked up by the owners for family use, this unit boasts quality yet has room to add personal touches if desired.

218/102 ALEXANDRA PARADE, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Auction on site Saturday August 6 @ 2pm Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Glennis Schindler 0412 737 324 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

BURNSIDE: 32 Robertson Drive Sat 12-12.40 Family home in a sought after location.

4brms, 2 bath, spacious living areas, 2 car accom. Neat, tidy. Side access, 1 neighbour as the property adjoins park. $429,000 PALMWOODS : 8 Corey Court Sat 12-12.40 NEW LISTING! Immaculate 3brm, 2bath, 2 living brick home. In a quiet cul de sac, walk to Palmwoods town. Side access for caravan /boat. Backs onto natural bushland, abundance of bird life. Priced to sell at $438,000 NAMBOUR: 99 Mapleton Rd Sat 1-1.40 8789m2 block! Walking distance to hospital & shops. Great block with DA approval.

Post-war with 4brms, 1bath, sunroom, storage underneath. $425,000 PALMWOODS: 230 Landershute Rd Sat 1-1.40 Best value, affordable horse/livestock property available! 2 storey, refurbished 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 living areas + 3 carports.

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TV GUIDE

ABC (CH2)

SEVEN (CH6)

NINE (CH5)

WIN (CH8)

SBS (CH3)

FRIDAYV

6pm Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Tony Robinson’s Time Walks. (PG) 8.30 New Tricks. (PG) A private investigator is murdered.

9.30 Scott & Bailey. (M) 10.20 Lateline.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.30 MOVIE Million Dollar Arm. (2014) (PG) Jon Hamm, Aasif Mandvi, Alan Arkin. A washed-up sports agent travels to India.

11.05 Dynamo: Magician Impossible. (PG)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 22.

Parramatta Eels v Manly Sea Eagles.

From Pirtek Stadium, Sydney.

10.10 MOVIE Platoon. (1986) (MA15+) Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe. A naive, young soldier is sent to Vietnam.

6pm WIN News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Living Room.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) Hosted by Tom Gleisner.

9.30 Just For Laughs 2015 Montreal Comedy Gala. (M) 11.00 The Project.

6pm Nigella Feasts.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Nazi Games. A look at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

8.30 MOVIE Ali. (2001) Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jamie Foxx.

Charts the life of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, from his early days in the ring to his eventual comeback.

SATURDAY

6.30pm Gardening Australia.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Coroner. (M) 8.20 Inspector George Gently. (M) Gently investigates a sexual assault.

9.50 Poldark. (PG) 10.50 Miniseries: Arthur & George. (M)

6pm Seven News.

7.00 Rio 2016 Olympic Games: Opening Ceremony Highlights. Highlights of the Opening Ceremony.

10.10 Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Day 1: Evening. Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 MOVIE Mirror Mirror.

(2012) (PG) 9.15 MOVIE Wrath Of The Titans.

(2012) (M) Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Bill Nighy.

11.10 MOVIE Armoured. (2009) (M) Columbus Short, Matt Dillon, Laurence Fishburne.

6pm Travels With The Bondi Vet. 6.30 To Be Advised.

8.00 MOVIE Night At The Museum.

(2006) Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Carla Gugino. A man goes to work at a museum.

10.20 MOVIE The Grand Budapest Hotel. (2014) (M) Ralph Fiennes, Adrien Brody, Willem Dafoe.

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.30 The Rise And Fall Of Versailles. (PG) 8.30 RocKwiz Salutes The Decades.

(PG) An exploration of the music scene.

9.30 MOVIE Creation. (2009) (PG) Paul Bettany, Jennifer Connelly, Ian Kelly.

SUNDAY

6pm Surfing The Menu: The Next Generation.

6.30 Compass.

7.00 ABC News.

7.40 Grand Designs New Zealand.

Presented by Chris Moller.

8.30 Wallander. (M) Part 1 of 3.

10.00 Redesign My Brain With Todd Sampson: Make Me Smarter.

6pm Seven News.

7.00 In Rio Today. Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.

9.00 Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Day 2: Evening. Hosted by Hamish McLachlan. Includes continued In Rio Today coverage and live events.

10.30 Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Day 2: Late Night.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 60 Minutes.

8.00 David Attenborough’s The Hunt: Living With Predators. (PG) 9.10 MOVIE Mission: Impossible III. (2006) (M) Tom Cruise, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Michelle Monaghan.

11.45 Unforgettable. (M)

6pm Family Feud: Sunday.

6.30 The Great Australian Spelling Bee. 7.30 All-Star Family Feud.

8.30 MOVIE X-Men: Days Of Future Past. (2014) (M) Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender.

Wolverine goes back in time.

11.05 48 Hours. (M)

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.30 Ultimate Tutankhamun.

An examination of the death of Tutankhamun.

9.25 The Great Australian Race Riot. (M) Part 1 of 3.

10.25 Klansville USA. (PG) A look at the KKK in the ’60s.

MONDAY

6pm Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative current affairs program.

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

9.35 Q&A.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 In Rio Today.

9.00 Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Day 3: Evening. Hosted by Hamish McLachlan. Includes continued In Rio Today coverage and live events.

10.30 Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Day 3: Late Night.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 20 To One. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Mr & Mrs Smith. (2005) (M) Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Vince Vaughn. A couple hide their jobs from each other.

11.00 Community. (PG) 11.30 What Would You Do? (M)

6pm WIN News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 All-Star Family Feud.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) Guest quiz master is Ange Postecoglou.

9.30 NCIS: New Orleans. (M) 10.30 Elementary. (M) 11.30 WIN News.

6pm Nigella Feasts.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Inside Einstein’s Mind.

8.30 Stephen Hawking: A Brief History Of Mine. A portrait of physicist Stephen Hawking.

10.15 SBS World News Late Edition.

TUESDAY

6pm Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Catalyst. (PG) 8.30 Forces Of Nature With Brian Cox: Somewhere In Spacetime.

Part 2 of 4.

9.30 Foreign Correspondent.

10.00 The Book Club.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 In Rio Today.

9.00 Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Day 4: Evening. Hosted by Hamish McLachlan. Includes continued In Rio Today coverage and live events.

10.30 Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Day 4: Late Night.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Super Scary Plane Landings.

8.30 MOVIE Killers. (2010) (M) Katherine Heigl, Ashton Kutcher, Tom Selleck. A couple discover their neighbours are killers.

10.30 The Briefcase. (PG) 11.30 A To Z. (PG)

6pm WIN News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Modern Family. (PG) 8.00 Life In Pieces. (PG) 8.30 NCIS. (M) Bishop and McGee go undercover.

9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) Kensi and Deeks protect a model.

11.30 WIN News.

6pm Nigella Feasts.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Russia’s Lost Princesses.

9.30 Dateline. Meet the world’s oldest hip hop crew.

10.00 SBS World News Late Edition.

10.30 Crimes Of Passion. (M)

WEDNESDAY

7pm News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 QI. (M) 8.30 Gruen. (M) Presented by Wil Anderson.

9.20 You Can’t Ask That: Short Statured. (M) 9.35 Soul Mates II. (MA15+) 10.10 Would I Lie To You? (PG)

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 In Rio Today.

9.00 Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Day 5: Evening. Hosted by Hamish McLachlan. Includes continued In Rio Today coverage and live events.

10.30 Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Day 5: Late Night.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (PG) 8.30 The NRL Footy Show. (M) Paul “Fatty” Vautin, Erin Molan, Beau Ryan and Darryl Brohman discuss the latest rugby league news.

10.30 Mom. (M) 11.30 Stalker. (M)

6pm WIN News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Bachelor Australia. Hosted

by Osher Günsberg.

8.40 MOVIE The Fault In Our Stars.

(2014) (M) Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Nat Wolff. Two teens fall in love at a cancer support group.

11.15 Hawaii Five-0.

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.35 The Day Hitler Died.

8.30 MOVIE The Eichmann Show.

(2015) (M) Martin Freeman, Anthony LaPaglia, Vaidotas Martinaitis.

A team televises a trial of a notorious Nazi.

10.15 SBS World News Late Edition.

THURSDAY

YOUR PRIME TIME TV GUIDE

6pm Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 The Checkout. (PG) 8.30 New Blood. (M) Rash and Stefan’s jobs are on the line.

9.30 Jonathan Creek. (M) A West End star is murdered.

10.30 Lateline.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 In Rio Today.

9.00 Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Day 6: Evening. Hosted by Hamish McLachlan. Includes continued In Rio Today coverage and live events.

10.30 Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Day 6: Late Night.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 23.

Canterbury Bulldogs v Manly Sea Eagles. From ANZ Stadium, Sydney.

10.10 World’s Funniest Videos Top 10 Countdown. (PG) A look at some of the world’s funniest videos.

11.10 The AFL Footy Show. (M)

6pm WIN News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Bachelor Australia. Hosted

by Osher Günsberg.

8.40 Law & Order: SVU. A priest is assaulted.

10.40 Blue Bloods. (M) 11.30 WIN’s All Australian News.

6pm Nigella Express.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Day Kennedy Died.

8.30 Eating History: Italy: The Private Life Of Pasta. Presented by John Dickie.

9.30 Genius: Personal Computers – Jobs V Gates.

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7TWO (CH62)

7MATE (CH63) 9GO! (CH53)

9GEM (CH52)

ONE (CH81)

11 (CH82)

FRIDAY

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Doctor Who. (PG) 8.30 The Hoarder Next Door.

(PG) 9.20 How Drugs Work. (MA15+) 10.20 Dirty Laundry. (M) 10.55 Jimmy Fallon.

(PG) 11.35 Sherlock.

6.30pm Seven Local News. 7.00 Seven News. 7.30 The Border. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Best Houses Australia.

11.00 Cook Me The Money. (PG)

6pm American Pickers.

7.00 AFL Pre-Game Show. 7.30 Football.

AFL. Round 20.

Richmond v Collingwood. 11.00 Friday Front Bar. 11.30 Olympians: Off The Record.

6pm MOVIE Scooby-Doo! Mask Of The Blue Falcon. (2012) (G) 7.30 MOVIE Mousehunt. (1997) (PG) 9.30 MOVIE The Whole Ten Yards.

(2004) (M) 11.30 Two And A Half Men. (M)

6.30pm Friends. (PG) 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.50 MOVIE Changing Lanes. (2002) (M) Ben Affleck, Samuel L Jackson, Kim Staunton.

10.50 MOVIE The Stepfather. (2009) (MA15+)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 MacGyver. (PG) 8.30 Walker, Texas Ranger. (M) 9.30 MOVIE Gallowwalkers.

(2012) (MA15+) 11.30 Walker, Texas Ranger.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.05 The Simpsons. 7.30 How I Met Your Mother. 8.00 The Grinder. 8.30 MOVIE Win A Date With Tad Hamilton! (2004) (PG)

SATURDAY

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Highway Thru Hell. 8.15 Mock The Week. 8.50 Live From The BBC. 9.20 Live At The Apollo.

10.05 Comedy Up Late. 10.35 Catastrophe.

6pm Mighty Cruise Ships. 7.15 Escape To The Country. 9.15 Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Day 1: Evening.

Featuring a variety of events from the Games of the XXXI Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro.

7.30pm Football. AFL. Round 20. Adelaide v Brisbane Lions. From Adelaide Oval. 10.30 Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Day 1: Evening. 12am Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Day 1: Overnight.

6pm MOVIE Cats & Dogs: The Revenge Of Kitty Galore. (2010) (G) 7.40 MOVIE Stormbreaker. (2006) (PG) Mickey Rourke.

9.30 Restoration.

10.30 Bad Robots. (M) 11.30 Adult Swim. (M)

6.20pm Absolutely Fabulous. (PG) 8.20 Absolutely Fabulous.

(M) 9.00 Absolutely Fabulous. (PG) 11.00 Absolutely Fabulous.

(M)

6pm The Renovation King. 6.30 The Unstoppables. (PG) 7.00 Last Man Standing. (PG) 7.30 David Attenborough’s Africa. 8.30 Zoo. (M) 9.30 Minority Report.

11.30 Crisis. (M)

6pm Becker. (PG) 6.30 Teen Choice Awards 2016. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show.

(M) 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 American Gothic. (M) 11.30 The Loop. (PG)

SUNDAY

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Seconds From Disaster. 8.30 Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow.

9.15 Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends.

10.05 How Drugs Work.

6pm Mighty Ships.

7.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PG) 7.30 Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Day 1: H’lights. 9.30 Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Day 2: Evening.

6pm Seinfeld. (PG) 6.30 MythBusters. (PG) 7.30 Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Day 1: H’lights.

10.00 Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Day 2: Evening. 12am Day 2: Overnight.

6pm Batman. (PG) 6.30 MOVIE Funny Farm.

(1988) (PG) 8.30 MOVIE National Lampoon’s Vacation. (1983) (M) Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo. 10.30 MOVIE Caddyshack.

(1980) (M)

6pm Absolutely Fabulous. (PG) 8.00 Absolutely Fabulous.

(M) 8.40 Absolutely Fabulous. (PG) 10.00 Absolutely Fabulous.

(M)

6pm Family Feud: Sunday. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 7.30 Last Man Standing. (PG) 8.30 Chopper’s Republic Of Anzakistan. 9.00 MOVIE All Good Things. (2010) (MA15+)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 How I Met Your Mother. (M) 8.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Stepmom. (1998) (M) 11.05 To Be Advised.

MONDAY

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Doctor Who. 8.30 Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends. 9.20 Ross Kemp: Extreme World.

10.05 Dirty Laundry.

10.40 Jimmy Fallon.

6.30pm Seven Local News. 7.00 News.

7.30 Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Day 2: H’lights.

9.30 Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Day 3: Evening.

6.30pm Pawn Stars.

(PG) 7.30 Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Day 2: H’lights. 10.00 Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Day 3: Evening. 12am Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Day 3: Overnight.

6pm Regular Show.

6.30 Adv Time. 7.00 The Middle. 7.30 Top Gear. (PG) 8.40 MOVIE National Lampoon’s European Vacation.

(1985) (M) 10.30 MOVIE Caddyshack II. (1988) (M)

6.30pm Friends. (PG) 7.30 David Attenborough’s Life Story. (PG) 8.30 Andrew Marr’s History Of The World. (M) 9.30 Westside. (MA15+) 11.30 Spooks. (M)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. 7.30 Undercover Boss. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Under Siege 2: Dark Territory.

(1995) (M) 10.35 Chopper’s Republic Of Anzakistan. 11.05 Wilfred.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Simpsons. 7.30 How I Met Your Mother. 8.00 Fresh Off The Boat. 8.30 The Simpsons. 9.00 The Simpsons. 9.30 Sleepy Hollow.

TUESDAY

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Doctor Who. 8.30 Good Game. 9.00 The Checkout: Best Before.

9.30 Hard Time. 10.20 Dirty Laundry. 10.55 Jimmy Fallon.

6.30pm Seven Local News. 7.00 News.

7.30 Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Day 3: H’lights.

9.30 Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Day 4: Evening.

6.30pm Pawn Stars.

(PG) 7.30 Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Day 3: H’lights. 10.00 Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Day 4: Evening. 12am Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Day 4: Overnight.

6pm Regular Show.

6.30 Adv Time. 7.00 The Middle. 7.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 8.30 MOVIE National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. (1989) (M) 10.30 MOVIE Snow Day. (2000) (G)

6.30pm Friends. (PG) 7.30 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG) 9.30 Westside. (MA15+) 11.30 Monarch Of The Glen. (PG)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 48 Hours. (M) 8.30 MOVIE High Crimes. (2002) Ashley Judd, Morgan Freeman, Jim Caviezel.

11.00 Rosewood. (M)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Simpsons. 7.30 How I Met Your Mother. 8.00 Futurama. 8.30 MOVIE The Wog Boy. (2000) (M) 10.30 How I Met Your Mother.

7pm Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 Doctor Who Explained.

(PG) 8.30 Sherlock. (M) 10.00 Dirty Laundry.

(M) 10.45 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. (PG) 11.25 Hard Time. (PG)

6.30pm Seven Local News. 7.00 News.

7.30 Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Day 4: H’lights.

9.30 Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Day 5: Evening.

6.30pm Pawn Stars.

(PG) 7.30 Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Day 4: H’lights. 10.00 Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Day 5: Evening. 12am Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Day 5: Overnight.

6pm Regular Show.

6.30 Adv Time. 7.00 The Middle. 7.30 Big Bang. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE National Lampoon’s Loaded Weapon. (1993) (PG) 10.15 MOVIE Three Amigos! (1986) (PG)

6.30pm Friends. (PG) 7.30 Miniseries: Miss Marple: A Murder Is Announced. (PG) 8.30 Midsomer Murders.

(M) 10.30 Westside.

(M) 11.30 The Mysteries Of Laura. (M)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Megafactories.

8.30 Making Of David Attenborough’s Africa.

9.30 Black Ops. (M) 10.30 Legends. 11.30 Sons Of Anarchy.

(MA15+)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Simpsons. 7.30 How I Met Your Mother. 8.00 Futurama. 8.30 The Simpsons. 9.30 Bob’s Burgers. 10.00 Duckman.

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Doctor Who: The Ultimate Timelord. 8.15 Gruen Pitch Rewind. 8.30 Gruen XL. 9.15 Catastrophe. 9.40 Episodes. 10.15 Broad City.

6.30pm Seven Local News. 7.00 News.

7.30 Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Day 5: H’lights.

9.30 Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Day 6: Evening.

6.30pm Pawn Stars.

(PG) 7.30 Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Day 5: H’lights. 8.30 Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Day 6: Evening. 12am Day 6: Overnight.

6pm Regular Show.

(PG) 6.30 Adv Time.

(PG) 7.00 The Middle.

(PG) 8.30 MOVIE Police Academy. (1984) (M) Steve Guttenberg, Bubba Smith, Kim Cattrall. 10.30 MOVIE Meatballs. (1979) (PG)

6.30pm Friends. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close. (2011) (PG) Tom Hanks, Thomas Horn, Sandra Bullock. 10.00 Westside. (MA15+) 11.00 Spooks. (M)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. 7.30 Territory Cops. (PG) 8.30 Megastructures.

9.30 Cops: Adults Only. (PG) 10.30 Undercover Boss.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Simpsons. 7.30 How I Met Your Mother. 8.00 New Girl.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. 9.30 Jane The Virgin.

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SURF REPORT

with MWP’s man in the water

Well, well, well… looky at the swell. Yep, looks like a bump in the waves this weekend. Depending on who you believe it could be 6ft or 3 ft.

But one thing for sure it will be windy. Head to Noosa or the river mouth up there, or maybe look at heading to Bali? Just saw airfares return for $200! That is insane.

The Vans US open finished in crappy waves – now I can remove the sharp pencils from my eyes. Yep a Brazilian won it, so no surprise… boring.

FISHING REPORT with Wayne Nilsson from Maroochydore Fishing World

ESTUARY: Bream are still the go with quality fish taken this week using mullet fillet and fowl gut at the Maroochy Bar and along Bradman Avenue. You can get flathead on the drift using livies along the Twin Waters banks near the new boat ramp facility in Nojoor Road. There are winter whiting along the oyster banks at Bli Bli. SURF: Tailor are along most open beaches from Mudjimba to Kawana with low tide gutters after dark the more favoured spots using pillies. Sea bream and flathead are working along North Shore on whitebait.

OFFSHORE: Snapper have moved in closer with the new moon and quality catches have been taken this week at Coolum. You can also get them at The Gneerings and Caloundra wide using squid and pillies. The Barwon Banks is best for pearlies, squire, amberjack and trag jew. Kingies are taking livies at the Blinker at first light with cobia, around the northwest fairway marker off Caloundra. Water temp is 20 degrees.

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FRESHWATER: Canoeists are finding bass at Lake Baroon using small deep divers and live shrimps under floats. Water holes below the dam wall at Borumba are returning a good mix of jew, bass, and golden perch on earthworms and shrimps. In the upper reaches of most local creeks you can still get winter bass on brown shallow divers.

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Symbolise (6) Investigation (5) Nervous excitement (7) Stick fast (5) Be disposed (7) Optical illusion (6) Having fewer rights (6-5) A large flatfish (7) Wreath of flowers (7) Incorporate (6) Custodian (6) Deadly (5) Patron of a hotel (5)

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ARIES [Mar 21-Apr 20]

TAURUS [Apr 21-May 21]

GEMINI [May 22-Jun 21]

Creative projects are favoured this week, as you express yourself in a variety of exciting and colourful ways.

You prefer a spontaneous approach but you’ll find some sort of routine will help you power through projects in a productive and pleasant way.

This week the focus is on finances and love. When it comes to money matters, avoid putting your head in the sand. Strive to be practical and proactive. A long-term relationship could be put under some sort of stress.

With Mercury, Venus and Jupiter all in your domestic zone, the focus is on Casa Gemini. Mid-week is the best time to patch up problems with a family member or tidy up and beautify your living or office space (especially if you work from home).

CANCER [Jun 22-Jul 23]

LEO [Jul 24-Aug 23]

VIRGO [Aug 24-Sep 23]

Strive to get practical results, as you communicate with others in a sensible and no-nonsense way. If you work hard (and are patient) then you’ll eventually reap the rewards. There is also the potential for a social media spat, so be extra careful what you post online.

The sun is currently spending its annual month travelling through your sign. So it’s time to tap into the very essence of what makes you the fiery, creative Diva that you are. Don’t let relationship rumbles, work worries or financial fiascos diminish your mood.

Have you got a problem that’s been bothering you? Early week confusion transforms into the ability to view a current situation with crystal-clear insight and discrimination. The deeper you dig, the more understanding you’ll gain.

LIBRA [Sep 24-Oct 23]

SCORPIO [Oct 24-Nov 22]

SAGITTARIUS [Nov 23-Dec 21]

A family relationship is undergoing profound change. Things feel shaky at the moment but hang in there.

With the help of powerful Pluto, you’re creating a firm new base for the future. Don’t be too hard on yourself (or others) on the weekend.

Mid-week is wonderful for work and business, as Mercury and Pluto boost your concentration and motivation.

Your communication skills and powers of persuasion are strong, so use them wisely. All types of networking are favoured.

The stars send a professional opportunity or business break your way mid-week, but it’s not a free ride. You must be focused enough to recognise it – and disciplined enough to take productive action.

CAPRICORN [Dec 22-Jan 20]

AQUARIUS [Jan 21-Feb 19]

PISCES [Feb 20-Mar 20]

When it comes to a sensitive problem, resist the urge to barge in and take over. Instead, sit on the side-lines so you can gain a broader perspective and a much deeper understanding.

Then you’ll know exactly what to do next.

Aquarians are independent individuals. But don’t feel you have to tackle a current project or problem completely on your own. There are plenty of people around you who are happy to help. All you have to do is sum up the courage to ask.

If you are interacting with the public in some way, then make sure you put your most professional face forward.

Confidence is the rocket fuel that will take you places! When it comes to solving a problem, don’t underestimate the power of your imagination.

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

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SCATTERWORD: WOOLLIEST, woollies, lowliest, oolite, toile, loose, stole, owlet, towel, stool, lose, sloe, sole, silo, soil, soli, toil, toll, solo, loot, tool, wool, lost, lots (many), slot, slow, soot, stow, swot, wost.

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ave you heard the one about Donald Trump being called the mole on America’s back? It may have seemed harmless a year ago, but now that it’s become frighteningly bigger, it’s no longer wise to ignore it.

As most of you would know, Trump has won the nomination to be the Republican candidate in the US presidential election, which will be held on the first Tuesday in November.

The time zones mean we will know who has won the Melbourne Cup well before America knows whether it has the star of The Apprentice as its next leader. But it will be a momentous day, whatever happens. One country faces a massive gamble, the other gets to watch a famous horse race.

Some people claim Trump just tells it how it is — I’ll let you be the judge: “Give them the old Trump bullshit” — To architect Der Scutt before 1980 Trump Tower design press conference.

“Sorry losers and haters, but my IQ is one of the highest – and you all know it. Please don’t feel so stupid or insecure, it’s not your fault.”

On Barack Obama’s birth certificate: “There is something on that birth certificate — maybe religion, maybe it says he’s a Muslim, I don’t know.

Maybe he doesn’t want that. Or, he may not have one.”

“The concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make US manufacturing non-competitive.”

“There has to be some form of punishment” [for women who seek abortions].

“I will build a great wall – and nobody builds walls better than me, believe me – and I’ll build them very inexpensively. I will build a great, great wall on our southern border, and I will make Mexico pay for that wall.”

“Rosie O’Donnell’s disgusting both inside and out. You take a look at her, she’s a slob. She talks like a truck driver, she doesn’t have her facts, she’ll say anything that comes to her mind.”

“You’re disgusting.” Trump’s response when the opposing lawyer during a court case asked for a medical break to pump breast milk for her threemonth-old daughter.

“I don’t [change diapers]. It’s not my thing.”

“I was down there, and I watched our police and our firemen, down on 7-Eleven, down at the World Trade Center, right after it came down.”

“You may get AIDS by kissing.”

“Part of the beauty of me is that I am very rich.”

The most recent polls give Trump an even money chance of beating the Democrats contender Hillary Clinton. So what, you may ask. How does that affect me?

Pause for a second to consider this; President Trump would have control of international relations for the world’s biggest superpower and have the codes for America’s nuclear arsenal.

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