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Quick chat Fast facts Cover story Socials Star style News summary Local news Business & finance Travel Profile My opinion My life My body Our 50th year My style My time Retirement promotion Motoring My Property Preview TV guide/surf & fishing report Crossword/sudoku/stars The last word Photo of the week

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Our cover image this week is of a model wearing an OceanZen recycled plastic bikini. Image by Mark Sullivan-Bradley.

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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.

We’re also conscious of the environment at MWP – all our home delivered magazines are wrapped in degradable plastic.

emories from a holiday to South-East Asia floated into my mind while sitting in our boat off Bribie Island recently.

I couldn’t help but draw comparisons between water quality here and abroad. The beautiful aqua blue water of the Andaman Sea was sadly littered with plastic bottles and bags. At home, in the pristine Pumicestone Passage, it is rare to see rubbish bobbing in the water.

The Passage was awarded a B+ or ‘good’ rating in the 2016 Healthy Waterways Report Card.

This result comes from a combined effort of residents and the Sunshine Coast Council. The Coast’s waterways are a source of pride for many people, among them, Steph Gabriel, who fashions bikinis out of recycled plastic and Andrew Turton, co-creator of the Seabin.

You can read more about their environmentally-focussed projects in this week’s cover story.

Also this week, we talk with finance expert Cheryl McNaught ahead of her visit to the Coast for a workshop hosted by My Weekly Preview; and we have our regular beauty, travel and property sections.

Enjoy the week ahead.

Candice Holznagel Editor

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QUICK CHAT

ON THE BALL

Originally from Geelong, Kelsey Browne now lives at Parrearra and plays wing attack/centre for the Sunshine Coast’s first national sports team, the Lightning.

FIRST JOB?

FAVOURITE PLACE ON THE COAST?

Ice-cream scooper at a milk bar and games arcade in Lorne, Victoria.

I haven’t had enough time yet to explore what this amazing place has to offer, but I already have a long list of adventures and places I’d love to tick off. I enjoy spending time at Point Cartwright for its magnificent views and long beach. It’s not too busy, it has a gorgeous walking track and often I go and watch the sunset there with the beach to myself.

WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY WORKING ON? We are in the full swing of our training schedule for the Lightning at the moment, so with the limited spare time we get, I’m working on a few projects to shine a light on netball on the Coast and also towards completing my Bachelor of Media/ Communications. I’m a keen musician as well, so to keep the balance off the court, I love to create my own music and play my instruments a little every day.

YOUR GREATEST REGRET? Giving up piano lessons at age eight. I never practised and told my parents I hated it so much I would probably rather do my homework. I didn’t realise that trying to learn a new skill as an adult is much harder.

YOUR FAMILY INCLUDES. . .

PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENT?

IMAGE: TRACY NAUGHTON

Mum (Chris) and Dad (Mark) who are my biggest supporters.

Without their continued encouragement, sacrifice and love I wouldn’t be where I am today. My sister Madison, who also plays in the Suncorp Super Netball League with the Collingwood Magpies and has been my biggest motivator and my partner, Mitch, who has recently made the sea change from Melbourne to join me on the Coast. Moving states to play my sport means moving away from my loved ones, but I couldn’t be more grateful to have them in my life.

DO YOU HAVE A NICKNAME? Some of the girls call me Kevin but KB is probably the most common. My dad also calls me Wol.

FIRST CAR? A Nissan Pulsar that I named Percy Pulsar.

WHY DO YOU LIVE HERE?

FAVOURITE BOOK?

I moved to the Coast because I was lucky enough to be given an opportunity with the Sunshine Coast Lightning. I jumped at the chance because of the amazing beaches and wonderful lifestyle up here and the climate. Since moving I have realised the Coast is so much more than that. The community is full of passionate people who have got behind its first ever elite sporting team and for that reason I have fallen in love with this place even more.

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WHAT ARE YOU READING NOW? Unleashing Greatness by David Galbraith. We were so fortunate to have DG fly over from NZ and spend some quality time with the team. I was in awe of his theories about psychology in sport and life.

FAVOURITE SONG? Stay by Jackson Browne. The last name says it all.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED HERE? Three months, nine days.

Moving states. I was quite comfortable in Melbourne and had a great support network down there so to step out of that comfort zone has allowed me to grow up and pursue some goals that I may never have had the chance to do if I didn’t take the plunge. Buying a block of land and being an inaugural member of the Sunny Coast Lightning are also two things I’m proud of achieving since living in Queensland.

YOU ARE HAPPIEST WHEN? I’m surrounded by family and friends, Playing music, driving down the Great Ocean Road in summer with awesome music and even better company.

IF YOU COULD TELL YOUR 18-YEAR-OLD SELF ANYTHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Hang in there kid. Everything happens for a reason. Work hard, be thankful for what you have and make the most of whatever decisions you make. They won’t always be the right ones, but if they don’t work out they’ll teach you a lot. That’s the best part.

TEA OR COFFEE? I like both, but coffee definitely wins by a country mile. I take a flat white or a cappuccino if I’m feeling a little cheeky. No sugar though, I’m sweet enough.

BEST ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN?

NRL OR AFL?

To ‘empty the tank’. Whatever it is you’re doing, put 100 per cent into it. If you continually do that you’ll never be disappointed with the result.

AFL every day of the week. I’m born and bred in Geelong and my dad played 87 games for the Catters so I’m a Cats girl through and through.

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DO YOU REMEMBER? Who else can remember having homemade clothes hanging in their wardrobe? My favourite? A 1987 white and navy, sailboat printed ensemble my mum created. I was one trendy kid.

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ACCORDING TO THE CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY 2015 RUBBISH REPORT – QUEENSLAND, THESE WERE THE MAJOR SOURCES OF LITTER: 1. Plastics – 41 per cent 2. Paper – 13 per cent 3. Metal – 13 per cent 4. Miscellaneous – 13 per cent 5. Glass – 12 per cent Mark March 5 in your calendar and join the volunteer brigade to help keep the Coast beautiful.

DID YOU KNOW? I recently learnt that movie trailers shown in the cinema are in fact called ‘trailers’ because they were originally shown after the main feature film, not before.

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COVER STORY

OUR LOCAL WASTE INNOVATORS Plastic is taking over the environment faster than Donald Trump can write executive orders, but there are Sunshine Coast innovators who are taking sustainability to a new level and saving our marine life in the process. Roxanne McCarty-O’Kane shares their stories in the lead up to Clean Up Australia Day.

“I am a firm believer that the little things you can do to help make a big difference for our environment”

Steph Gabriel (left) and friend Hannah Bishop wearing OceanZen bikinis Image: Leanna Flecky Photography

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n the past 26 years, Australians have devoted more than 31 million hours towards the environment through Clean Up Australia Day and collected more than 331,000 tonnes of rubbish.

With March 5 fast approaching, the call is once again going out to Sunshine Coast residents to set aside a morning to join a green army dedicated to cleaning up our public spaces.

While all manner of weird items from false teeth to entire couches have been found by volunteers during past clean ups, Clean Up Australia Day statistics show plastic is by far the most common category of rubbish collected each year.

About half a million plastic shopping bags, an average of 40 at each clean-up site, are collected around the country and as much as a third of all rubbish collected each year is plastic.

Not only is it an unsightly blemish on our pristine green spaces, but plastic is killing off marine life and native wildlife at unprecedented rates.

Ocean Crusaders estimate 100,000 marine creatures die each year from plastic entanglement and around one million sea birds die as a result of interactions with the material.

It is a heartbreaking statistic for Alexandra Headland’s Steph Gabriel, who

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founded OceanZen Bikini after seeing first-hand how plastic is destroying the Earth.

Gabriel has been involved with some incredible research projects around the world and went on to gain a degree in Environmental Marine Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast before she began designing and selling bikinis made from recycled plastic bottles and fishing nets that are collected from the ocean.

The 27-year-old now splits her time between continuing her environmental awareness and conservation work with the successful bikini brand.

“I wanted to have my own voice for sustainability and began to research ways I could create a sustainable brand that represented my lifestyle,” Gabriel tells My Weekly Preview.

“Through my research, I had discovered a creative and innovative way of combining both of my passions; marine conservation and swimwear together.

“The fishing nets and plastic bottles are cleaned, shredded and recreated into a very fine yarn, which is 100 per cent sustainable and then mixed with lycra to make a soft fabric. We then design and create amazing and sustainable bikinis from this.”

The eye-catching bikinis were launched in Maroochydore in early 2014 and quickly

gained popularity.

Gabriel now dispatches her bikinis internationally on a regular basis and describes bumping into a British woman wearing one of her bikinis in Bali as one of her favourite moments.

Her profile was boosted last year after OceanZen Bikini received an Ethical and Sustainability Award at the Sunshine Coast Fashion Festival and Gabriel was also named a finalist for Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the Sunshine Coast Business Awards.

Gabriel says she is the first to admit her lifestyle is not 100 per cent plastic-free, but she hopes her stunning bikinis and OceanZen’s annual expeditions with groups of women to Tonga to swim with wild humpback whales will keep raising awareness about keeping our oceans clean, and to continue to encourage people to start saying no to plastic bags and plastic bottles.

“I am a firm believer that the little things you do can help make a big difference for our environment,” she says.

Another Sunshine Coast local making a huge environmental statement on the world stage is former Buddina Beach resident Andrew Turton and business partner Peter Ceglinski from Byron Bay. The pair has taken the world by storm

with their ingenious Seabin, an automated rubbish bin that pumps water into a basket, catching floating debris, oil, fuel and detergents without disturbing marine life.

Now based in Spain, Turton and Ceglinski have secured agreements with the Port Adriano in Mallorca and Porto Montenegro to pilot the Seabin Project in the prestigious marinas in collaboration

FAST FACTS • Australians use 3.92 billion plastic bags each year.

• An estimated 20,700 tonnes of plastic is disposed of in landfill in the country every year.

• Around 50 million bags are littered every year. If this was made into a single plastic sheet, it would be enough to cover the entire Melbourne CBD. • Australians are the second highest producers of waste, per person, in the world.

• Each Aussie sends 690 kilograms of waste to landfill each year.

• The amount of waste sent to landfill across the country each year is enough to cover the state of Victoria.

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COVER STORY with local schools.

Students will be able to see what is collected by the Seabin and use this information in conjunction with the lessons to learn more about plastic pollution and the effects on the environment.

“It was a pretty crazy idea really,” Turton says of his invention.

“I always thought it was such a simple thing. I’d never ever seen a rubbish bin in the water.

“My whole thing with this Seabin is just trying to get it out there and letting people know we are all responsible for our waste.

My ultimate goal is to see it all around the world, but I hope we’re not going to need them eventually – if we could create an environment where we didn’t need the Seabin, it would be really something.”

percentage of our population,” she says.

“It is disappointing to see a disconnection between us and our environment and marine life. People can be selfish when it comes to the environment and think if it doesn’t directly affect them or their family, they don’t have to worry.

“But there are micro particles of plastic in the ocean, which are ingested by the fish that we then eat, so we are all affected.”

The next few years will be huge in terms of change when it comes to plastics for Queensland.

SCEC has been working closely with the Boomerang Alliance and the State Government on the implementation of a container deposit scheme, which will see Queensland residents able to receive a small rebate for recycled items.

“My whole thing with the Seabin is just trying to get it out there and letting people know we are all responsible…”

Peter Ceglinksi (left) and Andrew Turton’s Seabin is riding a global wave of popularity Sunshine Coast Environment Council coordinator Leah Hays says Gabriel and Turton are amazing advocates for the reduction of marine pollution and have been innovative in their approach to achieve this.

Hays says there are dozens of environmental groups across the Coast who were making a difference to our natural assets every day, but she is concerned the number of Coast residents participating in events like Clean Up Australia Day is not increasing in line with our population growth.

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It is hoped the scheme, which will begin in 2018, will emulate the success of South Australia’s long standing program, which sees more than 80 per cent of bottles and cans recycled.

Plastic bags will also be on the chopping block from 2018, with the State Government announcing a ban on the single-use plastic shopping bags.

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WHEN PLASTIC BECOMES HIGH FASHION British actor Emma Watson used the 2016 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala to highlight the pollution caused by plastics.

How? By wearing a Calvin Klein and Eco Age dress made entirely from plastic bottles.

“The body of the gown is crafted from three different fabrics, all woven from yarns made from recycled plastic bottles,” Watson explained on Facebook.

“Plastic is one of the biggest pollutants on the planet. Being able to repurpose this waste and incorporate it into my gown for the Met Gala proves the power that creativity, technology and fashion can have by working together.”

Beerburrum beekeepers Ann and Jeff Ross are perfecting a beehive design made from recycled plastic.

They’ve chosen to manufacture their Hive Havens for native stingless bees from recycled plastic because it is hardy, low maintenance and is resistant to sporebased diseases, which are harmful to bees.

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The singer won Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best Pop Solo Performance and Best Pop Vocal Album, with the album 25 and song Hello.

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CALLING OUT FOR NEW GUARDIANS The Board Meeting is putting out a call for Sunshine Coast residents to join their Guardian Program, which makes a difference to the lives of Coast families and kids with multiple disabilities. Guardians can be an individual, family, group or business who is prepared to commit to donating $250 a month to assist a family in need. You can learn more about the Guardian Program at a cocktail function at the Mooloolaba Surf Club on February 24 from 5.30pm. Nugget from Zinc FM will MC the night, while renowned painter Kendall Perkins (pictured) will create an artwork and the guest speaker is former Australian Pro Golfer Peter McWhinney. Tickets are $75, call Glenn on 0410 549 364.

FREE WEIGHT LOSS INFORMATION NIGHT Losing weight and living a healthier lifestyle are popular New Year’s resolutions, but what many people who make that pledge often forget is that achieving and maintaining your ideal weight is more than just eating well and exercising – it’s also about your thought process. Mandy Napier of Mindset for Success has joined forces with Proactive Life owner Naomi Rickard to offer a holistic approach to developing a relationship with food that will take the struggle out of weight Mandy Napier and Naomi Rickard loss. They will hold a free information night on February 20 at 6pm at the Proactive Life Health Clinic, 2/11A Rooke Street, Dicky Beach. To book your place, contact Mandy on 0408 666 176.

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LEARN ABOUT MONEY Coast2Bay Housing and the Salvation Army are hosting a free workshop to educate Sunshine Coast residents about financial planning and how to save money.

The event is especially for those doing it tough on lower incomes.

There will be information relevant to all age groups and a range of organisations will be on hand to assist with things like shopping around for cheaper power, assistance with budgeting, no interest loans and cheap credit card options. This free event is from 10am to 2pm on February 23 at the Maroochydore RSL. Contact Cim or Dan on 5451 2913.

This year’s Noosa Festival of Surfing will be the most attended festival in the event’s 26-year history. Around 850 surfers will flock to the beach at First Point, Noosa. Although spots in heats have been filling up fast, there are still a handful of spots in the senior men’s divisions, and both the Teams and Noosa Civic Family Challenge divisions are still open.

This year’s line-up boasts a greater variety of divisions and a broader demographic than in previous years, making it easily the biggest surfing event in the world. The festival runs from March 4 to 11.

TIME FOR YOUTH TO SPEAK UP Young people from all walks of life have been invited to get involved in the Speak Up Engage program.

Sunshine Coast Council Community Portfolio Councillor Jenny McKay says the 2017 program will offer project management experience, free formal professional and personal development training and mentoring opportunities to young people aged between 12 and 25. “One of the key benefits of being involved in this unique program will be working with council staff to create a new Youth Action Plan that will identify the needs, experiences and interests of young people and shape how we support young people in the future,” she says. Register at the council’s website before 5pm on February 24.

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2016 recipient of the Become a Brother campaign Noah Brogden and Brothers chairman Clayton Williams

With junior sporting fees continuing to strain household budgets, Brothers Sunshine Coast Junior Rugby Club has launched its Become a Brother campaign, which offers 20 local boys and girls free registrations this season. Club spokesperson Clayton Williams says the campaign enables those who are from a disadvantaged background or those who have not played rugby before to have the opportunity to play with Brothers without the financial strain. For more information,visit brothersrugbysc.com.au or call Brendan on 0400 759 856.

FIRST STAGE OF BELLS CREEK ARTERIAL ROAD COMPLETE A ceremony to mark the completion of the first stage of the muchanticipated Bells Creek Arterial Road was held at the southern end of the Sunshine Coast last week. Minister for Main Roads and Road Safety Mark Bailey, who attended the official opening of the 2.8-kilometre stretch, says the milestone marks the Stage 1 completion of access to Aura, Australia’s largest master-planned city. The $30 million road is the main access into Aura’s first suburb of Baringa and will provide a welcome second access for the existing communities of Bells Reach and Bellvista.

$4.2 MILLION ROUNDABOUT UPGRADES TO IMPROVE HOSPITAL ACCESS Works are underway to improve the capacity of four roundabouts on Kawana Way to improve traffic access to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

Roundabouts at the intersections of Kawana Way with Jamaica Way, Kawana Island Boulevard and Premier Circuit have been upgraded, and work is underway at Metier Linkway, to include two through lanes for Kawana Way. The work is being delivered under a $22-million Palaszczuk Government funding package to improve access to the hospital before it opens in March.

Work has begun on a $4.2-million Caloundra social housing project.

The housing development on Osterley Avenue will employ around 80 tradies including carpenters, block layers, concreters, plumbers, painters, landscapers and electricians, and will provide work for 10 apprentices until completion in December 2017. Minister for Housing and Public Works Mick de Brenni says the 16 one-bedroom units will be serviced by a lift and built in line with the national liveable housing design guidelines to service seniors and people with a disability.

FIRST STAGE OF ACTVE THEME PARK APPROVED The Sunshine Coast is a step closer to a new tourist attraction after the Sunshine Coast Council approved the first stage of the ACTVE Waterpark.

This will include the water park, The Cove main hub area and The Great Lawn multi-purpose area. Developer Sanad Capital is planning three more stages at the Steve Irwin Way site, including a hotel. The council’s approval includes conditions the park cannot open outside the hours of 9am to 9pm, Monday to Sunday and the development must implement the use of solar power or other non-polluting, renewable energy sources, to supply part or all of the park’s energy needs. It must also provide a minimum of 470 car parking spaces and nine bus parking spaces on site.

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FROM RIO TO GRASSROOTS SWIMMING LESSONS Two Sunshine Coast elite swimming coaches are taking their passion for swimming into the learn-to-swim arena. WORDS: Leigh Robshaw.

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t’s not often you get not one, but two Olympic swimming coaches running a learn-to-swim program. University of the Sunshine Coast Spartans swimming coaches Chris Mooney and Jan Cameron have 60 years of coaching experience between them and they’re now bringing their decades of experience to the Sunshine Coast community.

The pair spent a year designing their Babies to Olympians program, which is now running at the newly renovated Matthew Flinders Anglican College aquatic centre. It’s open to the general public and offers free lessons for babies under six months of age. “We had a tragic Christmas with children drowning and that’s been sitting on my mind,� Mooney says. “For that six months and under group, it’s more about getting them introduced to the water so when they come of age they’re more compliant with skills and drills and it’s not such a shock. It’s not just teaching the baby, it’s teaching the parents at that stage as well. “We’re a little bit boutiquey in regards to the amount of sessions we offer for each level. We’re aware children who are 11 or 12 are in different sports, or doing music and dance. We have found if you neglect those, it

Left: Olympic & Paralympic swimming coaches Chris Mooney and Jan Cameron; Above: Cameron with her award can affect the long-term result. They’ll suffer burnout or just lose the love of the sport if we don’t progress them in a nurtured way. “I just really enjoy the fact that you get little Sammy three times a week and talk to him about his soccer game on the weekend or how he’s going with his guitar, talk to him about other interests but when we’re in the water, we have a technique focus and skills focus to create that quality control. Hopefully that makes my job a lot easier when they get older.�

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After 40 years as an on-deck coach, she’s moving into a role as a mentor coach for Paralympics Australia.

Cameron hands the baton of head coach of the Spartans Paralympic team to Nathan Doyle, a Paralympic gold medallist. “He’ll bring a new energy to the program,� she says. “I still retain my coaching love and I’m very proud to be handing over a group of young men to Nathan. “That’s why it’s so exciting Chris and I are doing this venture, going from the top end and going right back down to babies and children. It’s a really exciting program.�

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LOOKING AT THE YEAR AHEAD Chris Harris, from Ord Minnett in Buderim, examines the world economy and global growth for 2017.

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n a recent article we outlined our view for the Australian stock exchange and Aussie dollar for 2017. Here, we discuss our view of the global economy.

Following a brief bounce out of the 2008 global recession, growth has persistently disappointed forecasters’ expectations, failing to deliver on the normal cyclical pattern of downturns followed by sustained above-trend expansion in growth.

At the same time, in the face of a multitude of threatening shocks, ranging from geopolitical (the Arab Spring, Russian incursions, Brexit), to credit (Euro sovereign crisis, EM credit), to commodities (an oil price collapse), global growth has remained remarkably stable.

From 2011 to 2016, global growth remained in a roughly two to three per cent range.

We expect global growth to pick up modestly from the recent pace, but do not see it breaking the three per cent upper bound of recent years.

Instead, the most significant action is expected to come from a normalisation of inflation and a narrowing of regional and sectoral divides. In particular: • Inflation rises close to a percentage point to 2.4 per cent in 2017.

• A rebound in profits: Disinflation along with weaker productivity growth has depressed corporate profits, but as inflation re-emerges, profits should rebound.

• A modest pickup in investment: Stronger GDP and profit growth are necessary conditions to deliver a recovery in business spending.

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SIGNS OF THE TIMES Times Square is the ultimate sensory overload, says Michael Wayne – AAP.

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y friend said she’d meet me at a cafe in Times Square in 20 minutes.

“Meet me under the big sign,” she said.

Thanks, that really narrows it down.

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lifeblood of the city into its big, black heart for all eternity.

That plasma is all around me, swearing, laughing, screaming, sweating, consuming and yapping away into phones. Just standing here is a sensory rush, and it doesn’t take long for my overwhelmed mind to retreat into the past.

Back in the day, this was Longacre Square.

It wouldn’t become ‘Times Square’ until the New York Times newspaper moved into No.1 Times Square in 1907. They didn’t stay long,

but like so much gum on the footpaths here, the name stuck.

Years of glamour and unashamed commercialism preceded the Wall Street Crash of 1929. Art deco hotels and innovative advertising techniques thrust Times Square into the spotlight of the world.

Since then the square has endured depressions, recessions, world wars and the age of terror, reinventing itself every few years.

Times Square is the face of NYC: if it’s dirty, chances are the city itself has been playing in the mud. At the height of the square’s destitution, it was widely regarded as one of the most dangerous cities in the world.

So when NYC began to clean up its image in the early 1990s, the work began in Times Square. There’s rising opposition to what’s been called the Disneyfication of the square since 9/11. How could they say that about this place, which is home to the world’s largest Disney store?

I came here five years ago to eat at Planet Hollywood. Take a moment and think about that: I’m the first person ever to admit to wanting to go there.

A friend and I had been dying to check out the movie memorabilia we’d heard so much about for so long, and we weren’t disappointed. Most of the props are from the films of the restaurant’s founders: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis and Sylvester

Stallone. It’s cliche to say, but until you’ve eaten middling chicken and broccoli pasta underneath a full-size rendering of a nude Sly Stallone frozen in ice (as seen in 1993’s Demolition Man), you haven’t lived.

Walking the streets of Times Square is an exercise in frustration, hilarity and pure amazement. We’ve all heard of the Naked Cowboy and the endless parade of Marvel Comics characters, but it’s the everyday people who are the most fascinating.

It’s easy to lose a few hours to people watching. Couples perpetually arguing in fluent Noo Yawk-speak, sightseers taking a hundred photos of the same Coke sign, cops eating pizza. So many walking cliches, but they’re so indelible that it’s clear why they became cliches in the first place.

They’re all here in this astonishing place every day. It’s nothing to them. The bombardment of advertising, the overkill, the massive power bills… it’s just their city.

Here more than anywhere on the planet, you’re not special; you’re just another grain of sand on the beach of life. Time stands still, even while nobody else here can. Nobody but me. Where is she?

A tap on my shoulder pulls me out of the past. There’s my friend, sitting at the table behind me. “How long have you been here?” I ask. Twenty minutes is the answer.

Amid all the blood and thunder, we’d missed each other.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

FROM THE MAYOR

Back in November, I was very proud to be able to partner with my friends at SunnyKids for the inaugural Sunshine Coast Mayoral Ball at our Events Centre, Caloundra.

Overall we raised $64,000 thanks to the generosity of more than 300 guests who enjoyed a fabulous night which was all about looking good, feeling good and doing good.

What made the evening even more special was that it fell on White Ribbon Day. I’m honoured to be both an ambassador for White Ribbon Day and a patron of Sunnykids – they share very similar values and objectives.

White Ribbon has the vision that all women should be able to live in safety, free from violence and abuse, and highlights that women’s safety is a man’s issue too.

They are important messages.

Last week, thanks to the funds raised from the Mayoral Ball, we were able to make a $2500 donation to White Ribbon’s Sunshine Coast chapter.

There will also be donations for STEMM, Riding for the Disabled and USC Bursary.

My thanks go to everyone who played a role in making the inaugural Mayoral Ball such a success.

Mark Jamieson Mayor Sunshine Coast Council

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Book your place for our next basic cycling skills for female riders workshop this Saturday at the Maroochydore Multi-Sports Complex from 9am to 11am. It’s open for riders 18 years and over. Bookings via council’s website.

SEND IN YOUR MOVIES Home movies giving us a glimpse of life on the Coast will feature in an exhibition of the region’s history held to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Naming of the Sunshine Coast later this year.

From the Mountains to the Sea: Sunshine Coast Stories will not only help to launch the celebrations, there is also the opportunity for the members of the Coast community to rummage through their drawers and cupboards to provide old footage.

We’d love to see any home movies that capture life on the Sunshine Coast in the 60s and the 70s. Don’t worry about how great the cinematography or editing is, it is much more important to collect as many movies as possible.

Submissions close on February 28.

To find out more, email culturalheritage@ sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au, phone 5420 8600 or visit council’s website and search “heritage projects”.

A BETTER BRIDGE The latest bridge constructed as part of council’s $253 million Capital Works Program is a concrete structure on Wegner Road in North Arm, which improves safety, reduces maintenance costs and minimises flooding risks. Around 70 metres of road on either side of the bridge was also sealed and new guardrails installed.

ART PRIZE OPEN Entries are now being sought for the Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2017 – one of the most prestigious regional 2D art prizes in Australia. Now in its 12th year, the Art Prize offers a main cash prize of $25,000 sponsored by Audi Centre Sunshine Coast and council. The 2017 finalists will be announced in May 2017. For more details, go to the Caloundra Regional Gallery website.

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Come along to the Friends of Maroochydore Library trivia afternoon on Saturday, March 11 at 1.30pm. Cost to attend is just $7 per person and includes light refreshments.

Bookings are essential by visiting Council’s library website or calling 5475 8989.

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The first Sunshine Coast Export Network event for 2017 will be held on Tuesday, February 21 from 4.30pm to 6.30pm at the Brightwater Hotel.

Connect with successful exporters, hear about their experiences and learn from them. Visit invest.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for more details.

For event listing and full detail visit www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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$605 MILLION DEAL FOR AIRPORT Palisade Investment Partners will be the Sunshine Coast Airport’s commercial operating partner in a deal worth more than half a billion dollars.

Under the deal, the airport will continue to be owned by Sunshine Coast Council, with Palisade operating the asset under a 99-year lease.

Palisade will be responsible for operating, investing and developing the airport and will oversee future negotiations with airlines to expand both domestic and international routes available from the Sunshine Coast.

Under the terms of the deal, council will maintain responsibility for facilitating the proposed airport expansion project, which includes construction of a new runway, apron expansion and related infrastructure.

The total value to the Sunshine Coast community is an estimated $605 million.

“This reflects not only the fact that our airport is a high quality asset in one of the fastest growing regions in Australia, but also the enormous growth potential that it will deliver once the proposed airport expansion project is completed in 2020,” Mayor Mark Jamieson said.

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The agreement includes $290 million to be paid for the construction of the new runway to be complete in 2022.

Council will retain a financial interest in the operation of the Sunshine Coast Airport by way of an annual rental payment of five per cent of gross revenue, conservatively equating to about $205 million over the

99-year life of the lease starting in 2017/18.

Palisade will also take responsibility for future terminal development, thereby reducing the projected cost to council of the airport expansion project by $28 million.

A transition steering committee will be established, comprising representatives from both Palisade and council.

Sunshine Coast Libraries adult literacy classes are available for people to improve their reading, writing, maths and basic computer skills.

Find more hints and tips online at www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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PROFILE

LEARN THE SECRETS OF FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE Money expert Cheryl Macnaught will visit the Coast in March for an event aimed at increasing financial security for women. WORDS: Leigh Robshaw.

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ver since Cheryl Macnaught purchased her first block of land for $260 at the age of 16, she has been learning about money, a journey that led her to a long and esteemed career in the financial planning industry.

The former director and co-founder of Whittaker Macnaught, a financial planning firm that had six branches across Queensland and 100 staff members, is looking forward to sharing her story and financial strategies with Sunshine Coast women at a one-off International Women’s Day event. “I saved up and bought a block at Birkdale in Brisbane,� she says of her first foray into investment. “It was a block of land behind where my Nan lived. She was retiring and was renting – she never owned her own home. My mother and I used to visit her most weekends. My mother was a very astute businesswoman and a wonderful role model for me over the years. “It was lovely at the age of 16 to think I owned something like that. Once I got a car when I was 17, I would go down there on a weekend and just sit outside this vacant block and work out in my mind what kind of house I was going to build.�

As it turned out, that dream never eventuated. She got married a few years later, sold the block for $3000 around 10 years after buying it.

She then moved to Western Australia, where her husband worked as a mechanic and she started her own businesses selling children’s clothing and furniture, and top-notch sewing machines, products that were hard to come by in Dampier.

She also set up the first daycare centre in the Pilbara, which is still operating today. Macnaught and her husband planned to return to Brisbane after five years with $25,000, but it was ten years before they returned, with four children in tow and not quite the money they’d hoped for. “That’s something I’m going to talk about,� she says. “You can have plans but always make certain you’re flexible enough that if circumstances change you can change with them, as long as you’re still working towards your goal.�

Macnaught wants to empower women to become financially independent and approaches the subject from a holistic perspective – she looks at the whole lifestyle, rather than giving straight investment advice. “It’s a matter of discipline and keeping a note of every cent you spend,� she says. “People think, I can’t be bothered, but if you’re not going to help yourself, how are

as children. I believe it’s our fault, to be honest. We’ve given them too much, too soon. We’ve not taught them the basics of budgeting. My children saw me budgeting every Saturday morning – I used to put the money in envelopes and then I opened up separate bank accounts. One was for holidays, one was for school expenses and so on. “Today, people are spending more than they’re earning and that’s where credit cards come in. Little children today see their parents pull out the plastic. They’re not seeing their parents budgeting. Money management should be one of the subjects taught in schools. I’ve been saying that for many years. When children are given pocket money they need to put away not 10 per cent, but 20 per cent. That’s what you need to save in order to have a comfortable retirement.�

“Little children today see their parents pull out the plastic. They’re not seeing their parents budgeting�

you going to get where you want to go? At the end of the day, write down every cent you spent and you’ll be horrified at what you spent. You’ll think, I didn’t need to buy those six tomatoes, I only needed three, because I’ll probably end up throwing three away anyway.�

Macnaught says managing money was easier in her younger years as there was no ‘buy now, pay later’ mentality. “In our day we couldn’t have it all at once, we had to save or you had lay-bys and had to pay them off before you got the goods. Today, young people get the goods and then have to pay off that horrible debt. Sometimes the goods are long gone by the time you pay off the debt; I think that’s sad. “Not all young people are like this – I’m generalising.

But young people have been given more than we received

Macnaught is clearly passionate about the subject and aims to have people walking away from her talk feeling confident that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. “I would like them to think they could go away feeling a lot more confident about their future than when they arrived and hopefully they would go away with a few tips.

To go away with some fire in their belly that they can do whatever they set out to do, provided they plan properly, have goals and get good advice along the way. “I have a wonderful analogy. If you go on a cruise ship – let’s say you’re going from Brisbane to Hawaii – the captain has the whole trip charted and he looks at that chart every hour maybe more. If he didn’t look at it for half a day he could find himself halfway to Japan and it’s going to take a long time to get back again. It’s the same with your financial planning.�

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MY OPINION

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NETWORKING IS A MUST

Sami Muirhead is planning to do her bit for the community by adopting a seeing eye puppy for a year – just don’t tell her husband.

Rebecca Grisman believes attending networking events is not a waste of time but a vital part of business success on the Sunshine Coast.

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he older I get the more I feel that pull to give something back to society. I am mostly all talk and the whirlwind of life seems to just blow around me as I stumble about each day juggling the roles of wife, worker and mum.

For the record, I am pretty much underachieving at all three roles most days.

Admittedly I am time poor and have young children, so it does limit some options to giving back, but I just may have found a way to pour more love into our family and do something very worthwhile in the process: adopting a seeing eye puppy for 12 months.

My husband does not know of my plan to apply to bring a bouncing puppy into our already hectic and crazy fold, but that is just a technicality.

Seeing Eye Dogs Vision Australia has a wonderful local dog trainer, Brendan Ainsworth, who is searching to find a dozen Coasties to take on the task of sharing their homes with these lively bundles of fur for one year.

“Labradors are the perfect dogs to train as seeing eye dogs as they are so smart and also they are accepted by the public, so you see a Labrador and everyone thinks how cute they are, and also most people are pretty aware Labradors are often working dogs,” Brendan says.

The trainer comes to your home once a week to check in and the dog’s food and vet bills are paid for by the organisation. It is a huge commitment as the pups need company most of the day and night to ensure they are socialised.

Then of course you need to be able to emotionally let them go at the end of that year in order to fulfill their destiny.

The dogs are then trained for a further six months before they are matched with their client. Pretty special dogs for some pretty special people and usually the bond between owner and canine is incredibly strong.

Caloundra’s Peter Ryan is legally blind and has an 11-year-old Lab called Pebbles.

“You have to experience it to believe it but I have been blessed, as Pebbles does exactly what I need her to do,” Peter says. “ I just have to say I am going to the IGA and she knows where to go.”

“It is a permanent bonded friendship and she is with me all the time. She is well known by all the taxi drivers on the Coast and when we fly she even gets her own seat.”

So if you think you can help please contact seda.visionaustralia.org.

And the reason I have not raised this topic with my husband is because I crashed the car again last week. Pick your moment, people. Pick your moment.

“…the bond between owner and canine is incredibly strong”

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.

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’m often asked by other business owners, and people considering buying or starting a business on Sunshine Coast, about the value of local networking. I think it’s vital, whether you prefer small or large scale networking.

There are many options and events for sharing business cards, contacts, leads, suppliers and feedback. The Sunshine Coast has a thriving group of chambers and associations across the region and their coordinators and members personally understand localised markets, impacts, viewpoints and issues. The small cost of membership is worth the investment to meet like minds. Chamber gatherings provide chances to share and compare experiences with customers, competitors and other stakeholders.

There are a range of other options too as increasingly businesses, clubs, media and many venues host breakfasts, lunches, seminars, expos and more intensive opportunities to meet new faces, hear from expert speakers, discuss and debate topics, or simply socialise.

You can find a range of event listings via Sunshine Coast Council’s website or by contacting chambers, dedicated business and tourism groups, or connecting with community, sporting, cultural, health and fitness, and music and arts groups that match your own interest.

A simple Google search of my priorities turns up pages of opportunities to get out

and get involved from Gympie to Brisbane.

It certainly requires taking time from your business to go along and join in events but the return on your investment can be manifold; one insight or lead can sometimes be groundbreaking. It can be reaffirming to just feel understood and inspiring to engage with other innovators and entrepreneurs.

Other less obvious networking opportunities for business are regularly held by our region’s many schools and charities.

They too host events and networking opportunities, not just for parents or clients but also their wider community of supporters. Some of the greatest concerts, dinners, fundraisers and workshops I’ve known were hosted at the university, school halls, local parks and community clubs. Our educational institutions are often seeking creative, innovative ways to build links with business for mutual benefits and can offer training, facilities and resources that few businesses can develop for themselves.

Likewise, many regional charities host spectacular events and activities that bring all kinds of business leaders together for a common purpose; the in-built networking opportunities are a bonus.

One of the greatest attributes we have is the many ways you and your business can genuinely be involved in our region’s economic, social and cultural growth. An old African proverb sums it up well: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with others.”

Rebecca Grisman is a communications specialist who has lived on the Sunshine Coast for more than 20 years.

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MY LIFE

HOW TO FEEL GOOD WHEN YOU EAT OUT Jodi Chapman says eating out can be fraught with danger for those sensitive to additives.

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“I was elated,” says Hill. Her business has skyrocketed since then and she now exports to the US, Canada, Asia, the UK and New Zealand, as well as selling her products locally at Eumundi Markets.

Now she’s been asked to send her products to the Oscars for a second year, to land in the hands of yet more A-listers.

“Last year’s experience was incredible and when they asked me back again I had to say yes,” she says.

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The Organic Lip Balm on its own is $20 and the 24-7 Plump & Smooth Remedy Kit is $50. Hill is hosting a Balm and Bubbles event to coincide with this year’s Academy Awards on February 26. For more information visit organiclipbalm.com.au.

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OUR 50TH YEAR

RISE OF A REGIONAL COMMERCIAL CENTRE

IMAGE: JOHN OXLEY LIBRARY

In January 1870, Matthew Carroll took up the first selection near today’s Nambour Showground and that, writes Dot Whittington, was the beginning of what was to be the region’s major commercial centre for more than a century.

Palmwoods station in about 1907

THIS MONTH IN HISTORY

Left: The Nambour railway station in about 1918. Right: Nambour showgrounds and the hill of Carroll’s selection in the 1960s.

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atthew Carroll first used his 40 hectare selection for timber but he later turned to farming and in 1884, opened the settlement’s first business, a hotel, on showground hill.

Meanwhile, William Samwell had made his selection, a free choice of crown land to assist with settlement, two months after Carroll, in March 1870.

He called it Naamba, an aboriginal word meaning red flowering tea-tree, or its bark.

In 1872, Samwell referred to Nambour, an Anglicised version of Naamba, in a letter to the Lands Department.

The first building for white settlers went up in 1870 when Samwell provided accommodation for workers he had contracted to fell scrub. It was near their work site, that the Nambour Railway Station now stands.

The remainder of the Petrie Creek valley was selected during 1878-80, but it was the railway line that really sowed the seeds for a new town.

When it opened in 1891, Petrie’s Creek

was officially re-named Nambour.

Until then, despite its position at the centre of the most fertile part of the region, it had been competing with the Cobb and Co depots of Woombye and Yandina.

Carroll built a new hotel where the Commercial Hotel now stands, and the town started to take shape.

The Currie family, who in 1896 gave their name to the main street, were commission agents and owned the first general store, a butchery and later the pub.

Its name was changed from Carroll’s Petrie Creek Hotel to Currie’s Nambour Hotel.

John Currie, a member of the committee chosen to name the Nambour streets, called it after his father, Daniel, a native of Illinois in the US who had moved from Victoria when his luck ran out on the goldfields.

The first post mistress was Ann Jones, whose husband George became the first clerk of the forerunner to the Maroochy Shire Council, the Maroochy Divisional Board, which was formed in July 1890.

The sugar mill played a big part in Nambour’s development from the day the

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company was formed in December 1894.

The first cane crush followed three years later. In addition to its large staff, which greatly expanded the town, it formed the basis of a town-dwelling population.

In 1895, Nambour had a population of 150, but this had doubled by 1899 and at the turn of the century, there were 350 people.

This meant the introduction of services such as a doctor, pharmacy and a solicitor but more importantly, people came to Nambour to do business.

The population reached 1000 in 1910, but slowed during World War I, then grew to 2800 by 1927.

From then, about 1000 people a year moved to the thriving commercial centre, where people from Noosa and Kenilworth, to Palmwoods and Eudlo and the coastal centres, came to shop and bank.

Once roads began to improve in the 1930s, the first chain stores and specialty shops also came to Nambour and with the hospital, shire chambers and major school, it was the commercial heart of the Sunshine Coast until the turn of the millennium.

The plan for Palmwoods township adjacent to Palmtree Siding was presented to the Surveyor General by government surveyor A.H.Burbank, on February 3, 1891. Blocks of land were auctioned in Brisbane, on September 15, 1891. The first white settlers had arrived a decade earlier and named the settlement Merrimans Flat. By 1894, Palmwoods had made its first appearance in the country section of the Queensland postal directory.

DID YOU KNOW? • In 1915, the Maroochy region was Queensland’s largest fruit growing area.

• Lloyd Clark, born in 1917, was a professional fisherman at Happy Valley in Caloundra. He was often called on to conduct surf rescues. In all, he rescued 43 people from the surf before there was a lifesaving club.

• The population of the three Sunshine Coast local government authority areas reached 100,000 in 1981.

The 50th Anniversary of the Naming of the Sunshine Coast will be celebrated on August 1, 2017. In the lead-up to the occasion, My Weekly Preview will each week take a look into our region’s past. If you have any historical photos or stories email: editorial@myweeklypreview.com.au.

Aura is a vibrant and energetic new city designed to inspire and attract opportunity. It’s a place where world class, contemporary living meets a relaxed Sunshine Coast lifestyle and where commerce, culture and the coast come together for a quality of life that once felt, will never be forgotten.

— Land is now selling from only $199,500* To find out more about our latest land releases visit the Aura Sales & Vision Centre at 1 Bells Reach Drive Caloundra West. *Price correct as at 1 November 2016 and is subject to change without notice or obligation

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MAKE YOUR OWN NIGIRI With the unrelenting heat making for some balmy nights, Michael Thomas from Point Cartwright Seafoods shares his recipe for Nigiri Rolls that he and his family have been enjoying.

Nigiri Rolls SERVE WITH Serves 4 soy sauce, wasabi Ingredients: and Japanese • 3 cups of sushi rice mayonnaise • 3.5 cups of water • ½ cup of rice vinegar • 2 tablespoons white sugar • 2 teaspoon fine salt 1. Wash the rice (one cup = three rolls) with running water for one to two minutes until there is no more starch coming out of it.

2. After you are done washing, take the rice and place it gently in a pot, or rice cooker.

Add water using a ratio of about 1.2 to one in favour of the water.

3. First cook rice on high heat, stir every minute or two, until the water boils. Then, reduce the heat to simmer and cover the pot for 8 to 10 minutes.

4. Once cooked, place the rice into a bowl and leave uncovered.

ITALIAN ARTHOUSE FILM TO SHOW AT FESTIVAL SEQUEL The overwhelming support for the inaugural movie to launch Caloundra Film Festival’s monthly arthouse initiative means another is already on its way.

Festival director Murray Power says he has secured the Italian smash hit Perfect Strangers to follow up the success of French movie Rosalie Blum.

Perfect Strangers swept the Italian Oscars and has won numerous awards throughout the festival world, including Tribeca.

The Caloundra Film Festivals’ screening of Perfect Strangers will be on February 21 at 6.45pm at the Caloundra Big Screen Cinemas. Tickets are $12 plus booking fee and are available from caloundrafilmfestival.com.

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5. In a separate pot, combine the rice vinegar, salt and sugar on a low heat until the salt and sugar has dissolved. If you like sweeter vinegar, add more sugar.

6. While the seasoning is still hot, pour evenly over the rice and gently stir with a wooden spoon so as not to damage the rice. Once seasoned, let the rice cool down naturally to room temperature with a damp cloth over it.

7. Using damp hands, arrange the rice into finger shapes.

8. Now the exciting part – dressing the rice with seafood. There is an endless possibility to what seafood you can use, though make sure you purchase from a reputable seafood outlet that processes on site and find fish that is cut specifically for sashimi. Once the seafood is selected, using a clean dry knife, slice the fish into thin bite-size pieces and place on top of your rice mould.

ROBYN’S GOT THE BLUES

Robyn Brown has always had a passion for jazz and blues and it wasn’t long before she began to put her own soulful stamp on this style.

Her heartfelt interpretations have captivated audiences at jazz clubs and festivals around the country.

Her second album, A Touch of Blue, features Sean Flynn on guitar, Marnix van Bruggen on piano, Peter Walters on the double bass, and Max Sportelli on drums and was recorded locally at The Bison Bar and ElevenPM Studios.

Classics are listed right alongside more obscure songs on this 12-track album, but they are all performed with Brown’s signature pizzazz.

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THE BLUES BROTHERS ARE BACK It seems like yesterday that brothers, Jake and Elwood Blues, played by John Belushi and Dan Ackroyd, invited the world to join them on a ‘mission from God’.

The hit movie, The Blues Brothers, was a loveable tale of redemption about the pair of paroled convicts, who set out to save the Catholic orphanage in which they grew up, from the taxation department.

As the story goes, they re-formed their rhythm and blues band, The Blues Brothers, and organised a concert to raise $5000 to pay off the debt and save the day.

Now, 30 years on, the Blues Brothers live on in the Official Blues Brothers Revue, and Sunshine Coast fans are set to get a nostalgic musical fix when the show comes to our region in March.

Starring Wayne Catania as Jake and Kieron Lafferty as Elwood, the Blues Brothers Revue is the only Blues Brothers show to be officially sanctioned by Ackroyd and Judith, the wife of the late Belushi.

After auditioning over 200 Blues Brothers teams for the world premiere of their musical, Catania and Lafferty were immediately cast in the lead roles.

The show combines comedy, music and mayhem, as well as songs from the five albums put out by Belushi and Aykroyd.

The Blues Brothers will be at The Events Centre, Caloundra on March 9 at 7.30pm. Tickets are $49.90 from theeventscentre.com.au.

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GET READY TO STOMP If you crave a squishy sensation between your toes, look no further than the annual Flame Hill Vineyard Stomp.

Grape stomping is only a small component of this day of fun, with tickets including entertainment by Swing Central and Human Rhythm, stunning views, lunch and wine tasting.

STOMP is a celebration of a successful season and vintage and everyone is invited.

Additional food and children’s meals are available at extra cost.

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PANORAMA RELEASE ON THE HORIZON

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ward-winning over 50s developer Halcyon has opened doors to four new display homes as it releases stage three of its new lifestyle community, Halcyon Lakeside at Bli Bli. Project director Chris Carley says the opening of the display homes is one of several milestone moments for the third Halcyon community to be constructed on the Sunshine Coast.

The display homes enable purchasers to experience the quality of homes and designs available in the upcoming Panorama release.

“Our four new display homes showcase the latest in open-plan, low maintenance living,” Carley says.

“Interest has been so high, the first two stages have sold out in record time in response to Halcyon Lakeside’s superb lakefront positioning at the entry to the masterplanned Parklakes 2 community”.

The Panorama release will feature 20 homes situated on some of the most elevated locations in the community and are within a hop, skip and a jump from the lifestyle and recreational precinct.

The Halcyon Lakeside community is framed by a vista of natural bushland on a unique 13-hectare site overlooking two lakes with 450 metres of lake frontage and access to six kilometres of walking tracks and local shopping.

“Our purchasers are also attracted to our bigger homes with a feeling of space and

“Our four new display homes showcase the latest in open-plan, low maintenance living”

lifestyle facilities that are without peer in this market and of course there are no exit fees with our model,” Carley says.

The sell-out of the first two stages has prompted the early release of stage three, with more than 100 home owners having spent their first Christmas in their brand new architect designed home located at Halcyon Lakeside.

Construction has also begun on the community’s multimillion-dollar lifestyle and recreational precinct, which has a resort pool, championship-sized bowling green, tennis court, pickleball courts plus a health and wellness centre.

The centrepiece of the precinct is the Recreation Club, which houses the cinema, library and substantial lounge areas that open to a lovely northern aspect and tree lined panoramic views.

To inspect the new display homes or view plans for the latest release of energy efficient homes in stage three, phone 1800 050 555.

A NEW-FOUND LOVE OF WOODWORK

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etirement has given Dave Henry the gift of a passion and talent he never knew he had.

All it took was making time to stop and smell the roses or, in his case, the timber.

For this former workaholic, it is reason to celebrate this exciting new phase of his life.

Working in managerial roles within the mining industry, Henry was so busy he didn’t have time for anything else.

Henry says it took him about six months of retirement to fully realise there was more to life than working.

“I had to get away from that attitude of

waking up and thinking ‘What do I need to do today?’ and always being busy,” he says.

“I found myself sitting around with nothing to do. That’s when I picked up a piece of timber.”

Without any drawings or plans, Henry has found himself able to build some impressive pieces out of wood from old pallets.

He started with birdhouses and quickly moved on to creating coffee tables, dining tables and plant stands.

With a new project always on the go, and two sons and three grandchildren close by, Henry says he is celebrating the freedom of the lifestyle he has created for himself.

“It’s a very relaxed atmosphere here,” says the Buderim Gardens resident.

He often finds himself wandering down to the waterfront for a coffee, or spending an afternoon working on his garden.

“I always wanted to be here on the Sunshine Coast and I’m so happy – I should have done the move years ago.”

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NATURE’S EDGE IN DEMAND WITH OVER 50s

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atures Edge Buderim’s over 50s community is going from strength to strength this year following massive growth

in 2016.

The jewel in the crown of the $100-million project, the world-class Leisure Centre will be completed this year.

The centre includes an indoor heated pool and spa, gymnasium, cinema, games lounge, dance floor, multiple alfresco dining and barbecue areas, bowling green, flood-lit tennis court, art and craft rooms and a workshop.

Natures Edge Buderim has fast-tracked its Stage 3 release, due to the enormous interest in previous stages.

A spokesperson for the developers of Natures Edge Buderim says the over 50s community, with its master built quality construction, superior lifestyle facilities, unparalleled location surrounded by rainforest and set amongst nature, was a cut above anything seen before in Australia.

“It is over 50s living at its very best and includes a lifestyle most young retirees strive to attain,” the spokesperson says.

“Our homeowners love the sense of community that exists in our village, they feel like they belong. We are immensely

benefit of added security while travelling, knowing their home is safe, looked after and when they return it will be waiting for them in the same pristine condition.”

Every home in the community has an eight-star energy rating and features advanced design elements such as solar panels, rendered Hebel that provides superior acoustic and thermal qualities,

proud of Natures Edge Buderim – it is without doubt the flagship of our developments to date.

“We recognise our market as young retirees who wish to travel, play sport, enjoy a full lifestyle without the intrusion of days spent looking after lawns and maintaining their homes.

“Our homes also offer owners the

steel framing, plus free potable water for gardening.

The first stage of Natures Edge Buderim is now 95 per cent sold and blocks in The Reserve and The Crest in Stage 2 are in high demand due to the introduction of the first RV sites.

This has necessitated the early release of forest view sites, The Ridge and The Pinnacle, which are expected to rapidly sell out.

Priced from $435,000, buyers can choose from a selection of two-bedroom plus study or media room house designs all architecturally appealing to over 50s who want a combination of space and style.

Homeowners at Natures Edge Buderim will have use of the state of the art Leisure Centre, along with caravan and boat storage, a community bus, an onsite community manager and the added security of visual intercoms connected to the front gates.

The sales office is located on site at 25 Owen Creek Road, Forest Glen and is open Monday to Friday 9am–5pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am–4pm. Contact our sales team on 1800 218 898 for an inspection.

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RETIREMENT EXPO – A WORLD OF OPTIONS UNDER ONE ROOF

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ore than 184,000 Australians live in retirement villages throughout the country and that number is projected to double by 2025, according to a recent Property Council of Australia report.

Australian research shows there are several reasons for the growing popularity of retirement village living.

Firstly, retirees have access to increased social opportunities that are found within a community of like-minded people at the same stage of life.

Freedom from home and garden maintenance and fewer chores leaves more time for leisure activities and socialising.

With modern villages offering resortstyle amenities like swimming pools, gyms, libraries and games rooms, there’s never a dull moment.

Most villages are located close to amenities and services and provide reliable transport to nearby metropolitan centres.

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For residents who enjoy travel, the ability to simply ‘lock and leave’ their home at any time, safe in the knowledge that it will be taken care of in their absence, is a significant advantage.

A 2013 survey conducted by McCrindle Research found that 98 per cent of newly ensconced residents were happy with their decision to move into a retirement village and would do so again, given the choice.

The survey also found that more than 90 per cent of residents had experienced improved physical and emotional wellbeing since moving into their new homes.

For retirees who are interested in finding out more about retirement village living, the Sunshine Coast Retirement Village Expo early next month is a great place to start.

Devoted exclusively to retirement villages and over 55s resorts, the expo provides visitors with an opportunity to ask questions and gather information about many different retirement villages and

resorts in a short period of time, all under the one roof.

The exhibition will feature a range of retirement living options from established residential villages and new resort-style developments to luxurious premium-care apartments, offering all levels of care.

Visitors can wander through at their leisure, collecting information and asking any questions they may have about retirement living.

The Expo is open from 10am to 3pm on March 5 and 6 at the Maroochy RSL Club, Memorial Avenue, Maroochydore.

Visitors to the expo can park in the club’s car park and admission is free.

For more details about the Sunshine Coast Retirement Village Expo, go to retirementexpo.com.au.

FREE HEALTH AND WELLNESS TALKS FOR SENIORS Advance Oral is offering free health and wellness talks for seniors clubs or groups.

Gronya Fletcher will spend 20 minutes talking through ways to age gracefully by maintaining optimum health, showing the latest denture prosthetics and cleaning products and demonstrate how to maintain oral health to minimise future tooth loss.

Fletcher will also demonstrate how healthy ageing with natural products can help you to live a long and healthy life.

Attendees will receive a free sample bag.

To find out more, or to make a booking, contact Advance Oral on 5444 6116.

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MOTORING PREVIEW

THE NEW TIGUAN IS DRESSED TO IMPRESS It’s an evolution rather than a revolution, but VW’s new compact SUV is making quite a commotion, writes Peter Atkinson, AAP.

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tay in your lane.

It’s probably the most fundamental principle of driving a motor car.

But it’s also a very good rule to follow when you’re building cars, as well.

sticking with it.

The Golf hatchback has been in one constant, steady evolutionary arc for more than 40 years. Even though its styling and its essential DNA has changed very little in that time, it has continued to improve and

And nobody in the automotive world knows better how to stay in their lane – figuratively, not literally – than German giant Volkswagen.

They are the world leaders when it comes to finding a successful recipe and

evolve, along the way becoming one of the world’s most awarded cars.

No radical redesigns or switches of direction. Just a bit better with every successive model.

VW seems to be following precisely the same approach with its compact SUV – the Tiguan – effectively a Golf in disguise.

Now into its second generation, the Tiguan has adopted the Golf philosophy – as well as much of its running gear and interior features – and has taken an impressive evolutionary step in the process.

Just a few months after being launched in Australia, the Tiguan has already swept many of the nation’s top motoring awards.

And it’s not only the motoring writers who are impressed.

In its first full month on sale, the Tiguan attracted almost 1200 Aussie buyers during November – more than any sales month in the model’s history.

And VW claims buyers continue to line up – with record waiting lists for laterelease, upscale versions of the Tiguan.

It’s not hard to see why, on either account.

Just like the Golf, it’s a brilliantly targeted, brilliantly executed piece of automotive engineering. Not particularly outstanding in any single way – but terrific by the sum of its parts.

They haven’t really changed the car

Just as good the second time around.

Mercedes-Benz Certified vehicles. Available now at Mercedes-Benz Sunshine Coast.

2014 E 400 Coupe, Diamond White with Black Leather, Owner, Sold & Serviced by us, ADVANCED AGILITY PACK 14,251km. UN13524. $81,555 Driveaway

2016 C 200, Tenorite Grey with Black Leather, LED Headlights, Cruise Control with Speed Limiter, Heads Up Display 15,800km. UN13394. $58,999 Driveaway

2013 C 250 Obsidian Black with Black, Sports Pack, AMG Wheels, Premium Sound System, 29,985km. UN13500. $45,600 Driveaway

2016 C 250 White with Black Leather, VP1 Vision Pack, Heads Up Display, 19” Multi Spoke AMG Alloys, 5,106km. UN13475. $70,855 Driveaway

2015 GLA 45 AMG, Black with Black, Carbon-Fibre Trim, Blind Spot Assist, 1 owner, sold & serviced by us, 43,065km. UN13511. $64,888 Driveaway

2011 C 350 CDI Avantgarde, Silver with Black Leather, Command online Satnav, Electric Rear Privacy Blind 87,462km. UN13501. $38,888 Driveaway

2013 ML 250, Canvansite Blue with Black Leather, Sold & Serviced by us, Privacy Rear Windows, Rear Camera 70,855km. UN13517. $55,700 Driveaway

2014 ML 63, Palladium Silver with Black Leather, Rear Entertainment, 360 Degree Reverse Camera, 35,450km. UN13503. $115,555 Driveaway

Factory backed warranty

Full service history

Only authorised dealerships

118 point check

Factory trained technicians

24hr roadside assistance

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MOTORING that much – yet everything about it is new and better.

It’s still instantly recognisable as the progeny of the original, first-generation Tiguan it replaces, yet it’s bigger, bolder and more athletic than ever before.

It’s got more equipment, more power, more refinement and more space.

Yet despite all the improvements, the entry-level Tiguan costs $2000 less than the equivalent model of the original car when it was launched more than eight years ago.

It will be offered in three trim levels with the choice of five engines – two of them turbo-diesel, three turbocharged petrol – all with four cylinders – and a choice of six-speed or seven-speed dual-clutch transmissions – plus a six-speed manual.

Phew. Enough choice?

Prices will start from $31,990 for the entry-level, six-speed manual Trendline with a 110kW turbo petrol engine. An auto transmission will add $3000 to that package – while for $2000 more you could step up to the mid-range Comfortline with a swag of extra kit.

The flagship Highline trim ups the ante to a hefty $48,490 with petrol power or $1500 more with a diesel engine.

The sporty R-Line package, a $4000 option, will top the range in the 162TSI Highline – a Tiguan that, for the first time, offers the same mechanical package as the

legendary Golf GTI. We tested the mid-range Comfortline model with the second-most powerful 132kW TSI petrol engine with seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

It impressed as a beautifully balanced, smartly-performed and amply specified little machine. It’s not massively big, even for its class, although it will swallow up five adults and a decent chunk of luggage if it needs to. Reclining and sliding rear seats will make sure everybody can get comfy.

It’s not particularly quick – although once again, even with a decent load on board – it was never found wanting for power.

And it won’t turn heads like some of its Korean or Japanese rivals will do. The Germans are far too sensible for that.

navigation, chrome trim and folding tables for rear-seat passengers. Additional Highline gadgets include leather trim, LED headlights, gearshift paddles, auto-folding mirrors and electric sports seats.

Even in its most basic form, though, the Tiguan simply does everything well – ride, handling, performance and fuel.

But in its ultimate trim, with 20-inch wheels and the R-Line styling package, it’s a gorgeous thing to look at. That model had a waiting list of more than 700 buyers at last count – although those orders are now starting to be filled.

Inside, it’s typical VW efficiency – with many of the interior features quickly recognisable as having the same heritage as just about every other VW model. Again, no need to reinvent the wheel here.

However, it does add some impressive kit including an 8-inch touch-screen infotainment system across the range; plus a active information display (similar to corporate cousin Audi’s “Virtual Cockpit” in high-spec models). There’s also all-round Area View parking radar, three-zone climate control and electric tailgate.

Even more impressive are the features you don’t see – like city emergency braking, lane departure assist, driver fatigue detection and adaptive cruise control – included on all models.

Spend a bit more for the Comfortline and you can add a drive select function, colour virtual instrument display, satellite

VW TIGUAN COMFORTLINE 132 TSI HOW BIG? The second-generation Tiguan has grown so much it’s actually in a larger class than its predecessor. Despite its relative compact size, it will accommodate five adults plus their luggage in decent comfort.

HOW FAST? Our test model boasted a very adequate 132kW four-cylinder petrol turbo engine. But the flagship model will use the same highperformance engine as the VW Golf GTI – so it promises to be plenty of fun.

HOW THIRSTY? The diesels will average as low as 5.9L/100km; the nippier petrol variants range from about 6-7.5L/100km.

HOW MUCH? The cheapest Tiguan starts at just over $30,000 – the most expensive well over $50k – so there’s a fair range. But it represents pretty solid value at every level.

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PROPERTY

AUCTION ACTION RAMPS UP

THE PROS AND CONS OF GOING TO AUCTION

Queensland had almost four times the number of auctions as Victoria and New South Wales in January, with the Sunshine Coast a large contributor to the final figure. WORDS: Roxanne McCarty-O’Kane.

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he stars have aligned for the Sunshine Coast property market and sellers are reaping the benefits of looking at auction to get the best possible price for their properties.

Demand for Coast property is far outweighing market supply, creating a sense of urgency for buyers, and when you combine this with the forecast growth for the region and factors like fear of loss and social proof, which are unique to an auction sale, sellers are enjoying the perfect storm.

Usually associated with the realm of big city property markets, the Coast heavily contributed to Queensland taking out the largest number of auctions for January.

The high number of visitors to our region from the southern capitals and their willingness to buy property via the auction process was a contributing factor in Queensland, at times, attracting more than double the number of auctions of Victoria and New South Wales last month.

In the last week of January, there were 433 auctions throughout the state, while Victoria held 147 and NSW 144.

The Auction Group principal Gordon Macdonald says there is building curiosity around auctions at the moment.

“Auctions are really the only public forum for real estate as private treaty deals are done without the local community knowing about it, until the information becomes available on data websites months down the track, and that’s why auctions have a pull – they are in real time,” Macdonald says.

“Auctions have always been quite prominent on the Coast, but the higher clearance that we are getting at the moment is fuelled by the positivity in the market.

Macdonald says if an auction marketing campaign is run efficiently, there can be a good field of bidding competition when auction day arrives.

“Auctions require serious consideration at the moment as for a small investment, you can be satisfied that you have done all you can to invite the whole market in,” he says.

“There is nothing like the bidding of two or more emotional purchasers to enable a premium price, especially now there is that sense of urgency to purchase with the supply and demand imbalance.

“Fear of loss is a very powerful human emotion and people step up to the plate when it kicks in and it is accompanied by social proof. Where they see multiple

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PROS • The ability to achieve the highest price the market is prepared to deliver.

• By removing the price, the seller is not setting a cap on the most the property could sell for.

• When marketing an auction property, we’re able to engage a broader audience that isn’t ruling the property out if it is priced too high or too low.

• Another great advantage of the auction process is the ability to attain a secure contract that is free from conditions.

• By having a set date of the auction, it creates a sense of urgency and requires a serious buyer to put their best foot forward.

The Auction Group principal auctioneer Gordon Macdonald in action registered bidders, people feel at ease knowing that everyone else wants it too.”

It is recommended that buyers considering purchasing a property at auction enlist the help of a real estate agent to ensure they are properly prepared before auction day.

Unlike private treaty sales, auction sales are immediately unconditional, so any potential buyers need to have their finance pre-approved and have carried out any pest and building inspections beforehand.

“There is nothing like the bidding of two or more emotional purchasers to enable a premium price” A Real Estate Industry Queensland spokesperson says auction is an increasingly popular method of sale, which requires buyers to fully understand the process.

“A very important part of the auction process is that the successful bidder on auction day will be required to sign the Contract of Sale and pay the required deposit on the spot and there is no cooling

off period when you buy a residential property at auction in Queensland,” the spokesperson says.

“Open house days and inspections by appointment are the best time to make enquiries, get a copy of the Contract of Sale, take a good look around the property and clarify particulars.

“It is also the time when building and pest inspections should be conducted. A reminder though – inspections can only be carried out with the permission of the owners and will be at the prospective buyer’s cost.”

The REIQ spokesperson says it is important to arrive early on auction day to review the terms and conditions of auction and make sure there are no late changes to the Contract of Sale.

“Legislation requires all people bidding at auction to provide their names, addresses and proof of identity prior to bidding,” the spokesperson says.

“The bidder will be provided with a number, which must be displayed if you make a bid during the course of the auction. It is important to remember that you don’t have to bid just because you have registered, but you must be registered if you intend to bid.

“It is also important to keep to your budget during the auction because if you are the successful bidder, you will be the new owner of the property.”

There is an abundance of information about the auction process at reiq.com.au to help you dispel any misconceptions.

CONS • Often when a premium price is achieved that is subject to finance, the contract can fall over due to the valuation not coming in at a level the banks are satisfied with, despite the preparedness of the buyer to pay that amount.

First National Maroochydore principal Paul Angell

PROS • A condensed marketing timeframe with a decision day at the end generally leads to less days on market.

• Buyers eyeballing each other and are in direct competition, which can push the prices higher.

• Marketing without a price takes the pressure off the seller (and agent) to get the price right.

CONS • In theory, the highest bidder only needs to make one bid more than what the second highest bidder can afford.

• Eliminates buyers who need a contract subject to finance (or other conditions) who may have paid more.

• Generally there is the cost of a full marketing package.

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UPCOMING AUCTIONS

Here’s a preview of hot auctions taking place on the Sunshine Coast in the next seven days: 109 COGILL ROAD, BUDERIM Auction on site Friday February 17 @ 5pm Harcourts Buderim 5445 2777 Jarrad McCarthy 0410 052 219 11 WIAN STREET, BUDERIM Auction on site Saturday February 18 @ 12pm Belle Property Buderim 5445 6722 Bevan Horsnell 0412 512 257

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

3/80 NORTH SHORE ROAD, TWIN WATERS Passed in, now on the market offers over $1.75million / 5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Belle Property Buderim 5445 6722 Bevan Horsnell 0412 512 257

MARKET TRACKER A list of what’s recently sold on the Coast: 5 LICHEN COURT, BUDERIM $445,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Harcourts Buderim, Jarrad McCarthy 21 WANDOO STREET, MINYAMA $580,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Team Godwin Real Estate, Minka Jenkins 11/25 MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD, NAMBOUR R $272,000 / 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car

8 BLUEHAVEN COURT, BOKARINA Passed in / 4 bed, 2 bath, 4 car Team Godwin Real Estate 5444 0258 Minka Jenkins 0488 550 063 24 JARRAH ROAD, BUDERIM Passed in, now on the market offers over $490,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Belle Property Buderim 5445 6722 Kyle Newman 0478 100 662 67 MOOLOOLAH DRIVE, MINYAMA Passed in / 4 bed, 2 bath, 4 car Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Karen Jones 0405 122 526

Carolans First National Nambour, Warren Nonmuss 39 COURCHEVAL TCE, MONS $775,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Belle Property Buderim, Bevan Horsnell 209 BUNYA ROAD, NORTH ARM $550,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Carolans First National Nambour, Tony Bennett U286/6 MELODY COURT, WARANA $535,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Team Godwin Real Estate, Luke Godwin

PROMENADE LIFE AWAITS LOT 4/6 TARAWA STREET, KAWANA ISLAND

With only one lot still available within the coveted Promenade gated community and a limited supply of vacant waterfront land on Kawana Island, now is your last chance to secure your place at 6 Tarawa Street. The Promanade is an exclusive nine-lot estate that offers privacy and central convenience. Each lot has it’s own 10-metre marina berth and is located outside the lock and weir, providing a gateway to ocean adventures. With its close proximity to waterfront walk and bikeways, beaches, the new health hub and Mooloolaba, The Promenade offers a centrally located position and a blank canvas to build your dream waterfront home.

$590,000 Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Karen Jones 0405 122 526

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• Large north east facing deck, room for pool, ducted air conditioning throughout • 6.5x9m and 3.9m high shed, Biolytix septic system, side access • Only 2 minutes to the Bruce Highway, quality homes surround

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Open House Saturday 10.30 - 11

View by Appointment

Recently completed home shines at 20 Almaden Lane.

Stylish inner city waterfront home at 11 Meridien Drive.

• Architecturally designed to maximise its living space with brilliant touches of urban style.

Stylish architectural features give this home strong street appeal. Inside the large open plan living area extends out onto a northerly facing alfresco space with panoramic views across the lake.

• Upstairs a private, open plan master bedroom suite with luxury ensuite and dressing room.

• A beautifully finished kitchen with butler’s pantry, expansive work spaces, stone bench tops and quality appliances will make entertaining inside or out a breeze.

• A second lounge room upstairs provides privacy between the master and the second & third carpeted bedrooms both of which feature built ins.

• Massive sliding doors throws open the ground floor living space to embrace an equally massive, alfresco entertainment area.

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• A well appointed kitchen offers plenty of work space, stone bench tops and quality appliances.

• A second media room upstairs separates the master suite from the other three carpeted bedrooms, all of which feature built-ins.

• Split system air-conditioning provides you and the family with year round living comfort.

• Split system air-conditioning provides you and the family with year round comfort.

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• A private and spacious master bedroom includes a large ensuite, separate walk in robe and balcony overlooking the water.

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Large, north facing waterfront land at 46 Sunrise Drive

Beautiful north facing waterfront at 20 Mackenzie Drive

• With this much waterfront land to work with in our exclusive Brighton Precinct, you have a fabulous opportunity to plan and design the home of your dreams with the builder of your choice.

• With 180 degree, north facing views across the lake to a parkland foreshore, this perfectly located parcel of land offers one of the best examples of what makes Sunshine Cove’s inner city waterfront lifestyles so special.

• Just imagine your life living here. Adjacent to a hectare of lush parkland, close to our wonderful beaches, a stones throw the best shopping on the coast and all within walking distance of Maroochydore’s evolving SunCentral CBD.

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• One of the prime allotments along Mackenzie’s stunning lakefront foreshore, this homesite offers an affordable entry into the Sunshine Cove waterfront lifestyle!

• With 400m2 of land to work with, you have a great opportunity to plan and design the home of your dreams within walking distance of Maroochydore’s evolving CBD. • With north facing panoramic views across the lake to the Savannah Precinct and beyond, this generous parcel of land offers one of the best examples of our Sunshine Cove waterfront lifestyles.

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Unique Design - Great Location 7 Ketch Street, WURTULLA This Adenbrook designed beach house in Wurtulla has a northerly aspect on a 610m2 block with side access, offers untold potential.

• Huge master retreat with his and hers WIR, ensuite with dual vanities • 3 other bedrooms built around a childrens retreat and 2nd bathroom • Entertainers kitchen, good storage and bench space with 900mm oven • Media room, study, ducted air conditioning plus 2.7m to 3m ceilings

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N O I T UC Investment Bonanza - Bordering Reserve 12 Quinine Cresent, MOUNTAIN CREEK Bordering a nature reserve and sitting on a 450m2 fully fenced block with plenty of yard space and a great outlook.

• 4 good size bedrooms with the master having good separation • Open plan kitchen, living and dining, flows onto the covered outdoor • Ducted air conditioning and high ceilings • Great investment and currently rented at $470/wk

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N O I T C U You Will Not Buy Better 8 Wake Court, BIRTINYA The vendor must sell this spacious 3 bedroom home positioned in the centre of thriving Birtinya and is open to all reasonable offers.

• Spacious master with walk in robe and ensuite with courtyard • Huge kitchen with waterfall caesar stone benches and walk in pantry • Quality fittings and fixtures with stone benches in both bathrooms • 2.7m ceilings, ducted aircon, fully fenced 488m2 block

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N O I T C U Great Design - Great Potential - Must Sell 16 Kepplegrove Drive, SIPPY DOWNS A great timeless design located close to the University of the Sunshine Coast with easy access to all areas the coast has to offer.

• Open plan kitchen, living and dining with 2 seperate living areas • Huge kitchen with waterfall Caesar stone benches and walk in pantry • Concrete in ground saltwater pool with water features • Ducted air conditioning, 2.7m ceilings, fans, alarm system, 450m2 block

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A Place to Call Home Within easy reach of Buderim village, this quaint colonial style abode offers relaxed living in a peaceful setting. Set back from the road, this neat and tidy pole home offers peace and quiet, while taking advantage of the natural landscape. Perched above a small valley, easterly breezes naturally cool the home allowing comfort all year round. The yard also has enough space for the addition of a pool.

• Master bedroom with ensuite and private deck • 2 separate living areas,open plan kitchen/family room • Postiotned to capture easterly breezes • Large undercover deck perfect for entertaining • Street level entry with all living on one level • Ample kitchen with plenty of bench space and cupboards • Plenty of extra storage plus workshed under home • Close proximity to Buderim village and major facilities

$550,000 View Saturday 10:00-10:30am harcourts.buderim.com.au/QB2562

Justin Boyanton 0458 608 257

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSING SOON – WORLD CLASS OPULENT PENTHOUSE 1001/8 Duporth Avenue, Maroochydore Presenting for sale the ‘Aurora Penthouse’, boasting the ultimate panoramic 360° views of ocean, river, city lights and hinterland. This remarkable property, presents a once in a lifetime opportunity to secure yourself the pinnacle of Sunshine Coast penthouses, a showcase of extraordinary space, prestige, views and luxury. Finished to world class standards and occupying the top two floors of the coveted Aurora building, this is a unique linear penthouse of undeniable refinement. Offering over 700m2 of pure luxury living with an endless choice of entertaining zones inside and out including media room, games room, alfresco dining/lounging and 6 person Jacuzzi set amongst the clouds.

4 Bed | 5+ Bath | 4 Car • River, ocean, hinterland • 360 degree awe inspiring views • Commanding the top two floors • World class finishes • Beautiful entertaining balconies • Secure 4 car garaging with storage • Private sauna room

Price: Expressions Of Interest Closing 4pm, 24th February 2017 Inspect: By Appointment Only Karen Jones 0405 122 526

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GOLDEN TRIANGLE MASTERPIECE - IN A CLASS OF ITS OWN! 1 Kate Street, Alexandra Headland Offered to the market for the first time, this Frank Raadschelder designed luxury home, occupying one of the best blocks in Alexandra Headland’s coveted Golden Triangle. Showcasing panoramic ocean views north to south that encompass the white water of the breaking waves and some of the Coast’s most iconic landmarks. This much-admired home is truly in a class of its own. Buyers in the luxury beachside market need to act immediately to secure this. An inspection is a must.

3 Bed | 3 Bath | 4 Car • Lift access throughout home • Marble bench tops • Travertine tiles • Self contained residence • Wood burning fireplace • Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning • Security system

Price: Buyers $3 Million Plus Should Enquire Inspect: By Appointment Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

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HURRY ONLY 1 BLOCK LEFT – VACANT OCEAN ACCESS LAND Lot 4/6 Tarawa Street, Kawana Island Nearly sold out- this is your last opportunity to secure one of the last ocean access blocks left on Kawana Island. The Promenade is an exclusive gated 9 lot estate, designed for the discerning buyer who values privacy, but still wants ocean access and central convenience. Lot 4 boasts beautiful water vistas and a private 10 metre marina berth, the perfect blank canvas to create your dream waterfront home. Located outside the lock and weir this is the perfect gateway to unlimited aquatic adventures. Capitalise on the lands close proximity to the new multi-billion dollar health hub, kilometres of waterfront walk/bikeways, beaches and Mooloolaba.

• Direct deep-water ocean access • Private 10m marina berth • Desirable north east aspect • 418m2 block • Stroll to restaurants and shopping • Secure privacy gate • Minutes to the new medical hub

Price: $590,000 Inspect: Saturday 12.15-12.45pm Karen Jones 0405 122 526

THIS WILL BE THE BEST BUY IN PELICAN WATERS IN 2017 1 Cowiebank Place, Pelican Waters If its location, lifestyle and views you are looking for then this premium positioned waterfront property may well be your next home. Nestled away in a private cul-de-sac you will find a ‘must see’ for an astute buyer. Set on 1465m2 and serviced by 4 oversized bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 car garage and multiple living and dining areas. A lovely spacious home in extremely good condition offers a perfect environment for a growing or grown family. Lovely as is, it offers some scope to further capitalise if desired. An inspection is a must as rarely does an opportunity such as this present itself. Offers encouraged prior as this property will be sold!

4+ Bed | 3 Bath | 3 Car • 1465m main canal waterfront • 24m frontage • Private outdoor entertaining areas • Parent’s retreat with balcony • Massive pool with grass surrounds • Electronic gates and alarm system • Full size heavy duty pontoon 2

Auction: On Site, Saturday March 4th at 12pm Inspect: Saturday 2-2.30pm Kerri Johnston 0412 580 184 Anne Wallace 0418 769 466

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ARGUABLY THE BEST APARTMENT IN THE SOUGHT AFTER ST KITTS COMPLEX! 3/7 Grand Parade, Kawana Island

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

Here is an exceptional opportunity to acquire one of the most sought after apartments in the prestigious St Kitts complex. With a generous layout and boasting ground floor access, this property features one of the largest floor areas available in the Double Bay complex and showcases panoramic views out over the Mooloolah River. Enjoy house-sized proportions while relishing in the convenient low maintenance living on offer. With a highly desired northern aspect incorporating beautiful natural light throughout the apartment, you will feel like you are on a year-round holiday!

Just be careful, once you move in you may never want to leave home again!

• Massive 281m2 of living space • Stunning views over the water • Perfect northern aspect • World class resort style facilities • Moments to all amenities • Enviable lifestyle on offer • An opportunity not to be missed

Price: Offers Over $795,000 Inspect: Saturday 12-12:30pm, Tuesday 5-5.45pm Alan Riley 0422 723 719

CUSTOM DESIGNED EXECUTIVE STYLE HOME 32 Westholme Circuit, Pelican Waters This striking, rare east facing home is the epitome of contemporary style and sophistication on a prime 850sqm block with 20 metres of deepwater frontage. Designed without compromise, no cost has been spared in the build of this magnificent,meticulously maintained home, the absolute representation of style and quality. From lifestyle to design, it offers the best in family living. A waterfront lap pool, multiple entertaining areas offers a tranquil environment. A home to live and entertain on a grand scale in complete privacy. An enviable gourmet kitchen with huge walk in pantry. This is a peaceful, private retreat less than 5 minutes from shops, beach and schools.

5+ Bed | 4 Bath | 2+ Car • Multiple living areas including a media room • Cbus lighting, 3 phase power • 5000l water tank + irrigation stystem • Shutters, European tiling and granite • Ducted air, fans, fire place, screens Auction/Price: Contact Agent • Back to base security Inspect: Saturday 12-12.30pm • Full list of features provided Kerri Johnston 0412 580 184

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MODERN LIVING From page 46

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ocated in the heart of Maroochydore, Locale is the epitome of modern living.

These spacious and competitivelypriced townhouses are avilable with two or three bedrooms, many with water views. The 137m2, two bedroom townhouses include a multi-purpose media room, while the 165m2, three bedroom option is designed for segmented living.

Locale offers functional living spaces, generous pet-friendly courtyards, undercover patios, and low maintenance landscaping. The modern finishes offer stone benchtops and NBN connectivity.

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his St Kitts apartment offers a generous layout with ground floor access, with one of the largest floor areas available in the Double Bay complex. Panoramic views out over the Mooloolah River with a northern aspect incorporates natural light throughout. With its open plan design and three dividable living zones that surround the beautiful kitchen, this property is an entertainerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream. The precinct also offers a large lock-up storage facility alongside double car accommodation, two heated swimming pools, gymnasium, spa and sauna.

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2 1042m block with 3brm home. 2 bathrooms, formal lounge + family room + office with sep. entrance. Space for boat or trailer.

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Buyers in the high $500,000s WOOMBYE: 86 Plantation Rise Dr Sat 12-12.40 Outstanding, immaculate family home. 4brms, 2 bath, lounge, rumpus room, media room. IG pool, 4 indoor and outdoor living areas. Set on a 842m block. Many impressive features throughout Buyers in the low to mid $600,000’s WOOMBYE: Endless possibilities. 2 x blocks for sale! L3 - 4 hectare block, cleared, gentle sloping land, only minutes to Woombye. L2 Partly elevated, walking distance to Woombye.

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TV GUIDE

SEVEN (CH6)

NINE (CH5)

WIN (CH8)

SBS (CH3)

FRIDAY

6pm Pointless.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 QI. (M) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

8.30 Vera. (PG) A fatal stabbing is investigated.

10.00 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (M) 10.35 Lateline.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.30 MOVIE The Blind Side. (2009) (PG) Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron. A homeless teenager becomes a gridiron player.

11.15 To Be Advised.

6pm Nine News.

6.30 Cricket. Twenty20 International.

Game 1. Australia v Sri Lanka.

From the MCG. 10.00 Lethal Weapon. (M) The detectives deal with a drug cartel.

11.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) Hodges questions his marriage plans.

6pm WIN News.

6.30 The Project. A look at the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s news.

7.30 The Living Room. Miguel shows off his circus skills.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) Guests include Nicole Kidman.

9.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 WINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All Australian News.

6pm Food Safari.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Swansea To Hereford. Presented

by Michael Portillo.

8.30 MOVIE No Country For Old Men. (2007) (MA15+) Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem. A man steals a fortune in cash.

SATURDAY

6pm Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG) 8.30 Call The Midwife. (M) A typhoid outbreak threatens Poplar Street.

9.30 New Tricks. (PG) Gerry ďŹ ghts to clear his name.

10.30 Newtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Law. (M)

6pm Seven News.

7.00 MOVIE National Treasure.

(2004) (PG) Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, Sean Bean.

9.30 MOVIE Horrible Bosses. (2011) (MA15+) Jason Bateman, Kevin Spacey, Charlie Day. Friends decide to murder their bosses.

11.40 The Goldbergs. (PG)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 MOVIE Crocodile Dundee.

(1986) (PG) 9.00 MOVIE The Castle. (1997) (M) Michael Caton, Sophie Lee, Anne Tenney.

10.45 Travel Guides. (PG) 11.45 MOVIE Wag The Dog. (1997) (M)

6pm Bondi Rescue. (PG) 6.30 Scorpion. (PG) The team is sent to Vietnam.

7.30 MacGyver. (M) Mac and Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helicopter crashes.

8.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M) A murder occurs during a police convention.

9.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 48 Hours. (M)

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.35 The Supervet. (PG) Professor Noel Fitzpatrick treats a guide dog.

8.30 MOVIE The Ghost Writer.

(2010) (MA15+) Ewan McGregor, Pierce Brosnan, Olivia Williams. A ghostwriter, hired to complete the memoirs of a former prime minister, uncovers some deadly secrets.

SUNDAY

6pm Attenborough At 90: Behind The Lens.

7.00 ABC News.

7.40 Grand Designs.

8.30 Midsomer Murders. (M) A cricketer is murdered.

10.00 MOVIE Dior And I. (2014) (M) Christian Dior, Omar Berrada, Raf Simons.

6pm Seven News.

7.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) The competition heads to Brisbane.

8.30 Miniseries: Hoges. (M) Part 2 of 2. The success of Crocodile Dundee catapults Paul Hogan onto the world stage.

10.30 To Be Advised.

6pm Cricket. Twenty20 International.

Game 2. Australia v Sri Lanka. From Simonds Stadium, Victoria.

9.30 Lethal Weapon. (M) A string of burglaries hits close to home for Murtaugh when one occurs in his own neighbourhood.

10.30 Better Late Than Never. (PG) 11.30 The Last Ship. (M)

6pm Family Feud: Sunday.

6.30 Bondi Rescue.

7.00 Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m A Celebrityâ&#x20AC;Ś Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 8.30 24: Legacy. (M) Carter must go back to his roots.

9.30 Homeland. (M) 10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 48 Hours. (M)

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.30 The Silk Road. (PG) Part 3 of 3.

8.30 Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Divided States Of America. Part 2 of 2. A continued look at the deep divisions and bitter polarisation that grew during the Obama presidency.

10.35 Robin Williams Remembered. (PG)

MONDAY

6pm Pointless.

6.45 One Plus One. 7.00 News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story.

8.30 Four Corners. Hosted by Sarah Ferguson.

9.20 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 Q&A.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) The teams head to Brisbane.

9.00 Bride And Prejudice: The Forbidden Weddings. (M) Courtney puts the pressure on.

10.10 Ramsayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hotel Hell. (M)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (M) A couple has a difďŹ cult choice.

9.00 House Husbands. (PG) Mark makes a shocking discovery.

10.00 Botched. (M) 11.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (MA15+)

6pm WIN News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m A Celebrityâ&#x20AC;Ś Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 9.00 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Australia. (M) 9.30 Life In Pieces. (PG) 10.30 The Odd Couple. (PG) 11.30 WIN News.

6pm Food Safari.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Michael Mosley: Trust Me, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m A Doctor.

8.30 Greece With Simon Reeve.

(PG) Part 1 of 2.

9.35 Undressed. Two people get to know each other.

10.35 SBS News.

6pm Pointless.

7.00 News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Outback ER: Young Doctors. (PG) 8.30 Ice Wars. (M) Part 3 of 4.

9.30 Human Universe With Brian Cox: A Place In Space And Time.

10.30 Lateline.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) The bottom two teams face off.

9.00 800 Words. (PG) Arlo almost burns down the house.

10.00 Bones. (M) 11.00 Chicago Fire. (M)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. The wives face a reality check.

9.00 Travel Guides. (PG) Ordinary Aussies take on the job of travel critics.

10.00 Schwarzenegger The Celebrity Apprentice. (PG)

6pm WIN News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m A Celebrityâ&#x20AC;Ś Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 8.30 NCIS. (M) The team investigates a US Marineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death.

9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 WIN News.

6pm Food Safari.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Meet The Trumps.

8.30 Insight. Presented by Jenny Brockie.

9.30 Dateline.

10.00 SBS News.

7.30pm 7.30.

8.00 Julia Zemiroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Delivery. (PG) 8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (M) 9.00 Walliams And Friend. (M) 9.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 10.10 Catastrophe. (M)

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.00 Murder Uncovered. (M) Presented by Michael Usher.

10.00 Surveillance Oz. (PG) 10.30 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (PG)

6pm Nine News.

6.30 Cricket. Twenty20 International.

Game 3. Australia v Sri Lanka. From Adelaide Oval, South Australia.

10.00 Chicago Med. (M) Dr Rhodes and Dr Choi disagree over a decision made by a patient suffering from a heart condition.

11.00 To Be Advised.

6pm WIN News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m A Celebrityâ&#x20AC;Ś Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 8.30 This Is Us. (M) 9.30 Madam Secretary. (M) Elizabeth deals with concerns over Iran.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 WIN News.

6pm Food Safari.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Tony Robinson Down Under: Eureka! (PG) 8.35 The Eighties: Video Killed The Radio Star. (M) An exploration of the 1980s continues.

9.30 Vikings. (MA15+) 10.30 Gangland Undercover.

6pm Pointless.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Dream Gardens.

8.30 Newtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Law. (M) Josephine and Lewis tackle a murder trial.

9.30 No Offence. (M) Police work to quell a series of riots.

10.20 Lateline.

6.30pm News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The Chase: My Kitchen Rules Special.

8.30 Mighty Trains: The Bullet Train.

(PG) Teddy and Rio get on the fastest train in the world.

9.30 The Investigator: A True Crime Story. (M)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (PG) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) Sheldon and Leonard divvy up their belongings.

9.30 MOVIE The Equalizer. (2014) (MA15+) Denzel Washington, Marton Csokas, ChloĂŤ Grace Moretz.

6pm WIN News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m A Celebrityâ&#x20AC;Ś Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 9.00 Gogglebox. Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows.

10.00 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 11.00 Blue Bloods.

6pm Food Safari.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Oxford To Luton. (PG) 8.05 Destination Flavour Singapore.

8.35 Food Detectives. Part 2 of 3.

9.35 Deutschland 83. (MA15+) 10.30 SBS News.

THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY

ABC (CH2)

TUESDAY

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FRIDAY

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Dirty Jobs. 8.30 Catfish: The TV Show. 9.10 Sex: My British Job. 10.15 Louie. 10.35 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 11.20 Special Forces: Ultimate Hell Week.

6.30pm Seven Local News. 7.00 News.

7.30 Wild Planet: North America. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Property Ladder. 10.30 Building Dream Homes. 11.00 Before And After.

7.15pm MOVIE Spider-Man. (2002) (PG) 9.45 MOVIE White House Down.

(2013) (M) Channing Tatum, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx. 12.30am Jail.

(M)

6pm MOVIE The Cat In The Hat. (2003) (G) Mike Myers, Dakota Fanning. 7.35 MOVIE School Of Rock. (2003) (PG) 9.50 MOVIE The Campaign. (2012) (MA15+) 11.35 Two And A Half Men. (PG)

6pm Friends. (PG) 7.00 As Time Goes By. (PG) 7.40 Monarch Of The Glen. (PG) 8.50 MOVIE Patriot Games.

(1992) (M) Harrison Ford, Anne Archer, Patrick Bergin. 11.15 Dalziel And Pascoe.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 MacGyver. (PG) 8.30 Walker, Texas Ranger. (M) 10.30 Highlander. (M) 11.30 Ripper Street. (M)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.05 The Simpsons. 7.30 How I Met Your Mother. 8.00 Rules Of Engagement. (C) 8.30 MOVIE Morning Glory.

(2010) (M) 10.40 To Be Advised.

SATURDAY

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 8.10 Would I Lie To You? 8.40 Live At The Apollo. 9.30 Comedy Next Gen. 10.30 Black Books. 10.55 Red Dwarf. 11.25 Archer.

6pm Animal Airport.

(PG) 6.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG) 7.30 Mighty Cruise Ships. 8.30 MOVIE Diana. (2013) (M) 11.00 Citizen Khan. 11.30 No Reservations.

6pm AFL Women’s Pre-Game Show. 6.30 AFL Women’s.

Round 3. Western Bulldogs v Melbourne.

8.45 MOVIE Total Recall. (2012) (M) 11.05 Doomsday Preppers.

12.30am Jail.

7.30pm MOVIE Shrek.

(2001) (PG) Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz. 9.20 MOVIE Cowboys & Aliens. (2011) (M) Daniel Craig, Olivia Wilde. 11.45 Gotham.

(MA15+)

7.45pm Netball. Super Netball. Queensland Firebirds v Sunshine Coast Lightning. 9.30 MOVIE The Rebound.

(2009) (M)

6pm Freddie Flintoff: Lord Of The Fries. 7.00 David Attenborough’s Madagascar. 8.00 Attenborough’s Gorillas. 9.00 Countdown To Murder.

(M) 10.00 Megacities.

10.30 Megacities.

7.30pm New Girl. (M) 8.30 How I Met Your Mother. (PG) 9.00 Sex And The City. (M) 11.00 The Loop. (PG)

SUNDAY

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 River Monsters. 8.30 David Bowie: The Last Five Years. 10.00 David Bowie: Five Years In The Making Of An Icon.

6.30pm Dog Patrol.

7.00 Border Security: International. 7.30 Border Security USA. 8.00 Border Patrol.

8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Damned Designs: Don’t Demolish My Home.

7pm MOVIE Back To The Future Part II. (1989) (PG) 9.15 MOVIE Rambo: First Blood Part II. (1985) (M) 11.30 Rude Tube.

12.30am Chow Masters.

7.10pm MOVIE Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls. (1995) (PG) Jim Carrey, Ian McNeice.

9.00 MOVIE The Wolf Of Wall Street. (2013) (MA15+) Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie.

6pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (PG) 9.00 Major Crimes. (M) 10.00 Rizzoli & Isles.

(M) 11.00 The Closer.

(M)

6pm Family Feud: Sunday. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 7.30 Numb3rs. 8.30 Gorillas Revisted With David Attenborough. 9.45 MOVIE Once Upon A Time In America. (1984) (MA15+)

6pm Family Feud: Sunday. 6.30 Futurama. 7.30 The Simpsons. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show.

(M) 9.30 Sex And The City. 10.00 How I Met Your Mother. 10.30 Party House.

MONDAY

7pm Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 Dirty Jobs. (PG) 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.30 The Insider. (M) 10.30 Louie. (M) 10.55 David Bowie: The Last Five Years. (M)

6.30pm Seven Local News. 7.00 Seven News. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. (PG) 8.30 Foyle’s War. (M) 10.30 Saved. (PG) 11.30 Bargain Hunt.

6pm American Pickers.

7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 World’s Most Amazing Videos. (M) 8.30 Prospectors. (PG) 9.30 Klondike Gold Fever.

(M) 10.30 America’s Hardest Prisons.

6pm Regular Show.

(PG) 6.30 Adv Time.

(PG) 7.00 The Middle.

(PG) 7.30 Science Of Stupid. (M) 8.00 Top Gear. (PG) 9.30 MOVIE Waterworld. (1995) (M) Kevin Costner, Jeanne Tripplehorn.

6pm Friends. 7.00 As Time Goes By. 7.40 David Attenborough’s Bear – A Spy In The Woods. (PG) 8.50 Weird Wonders Of The World. (PG) 10.00 Stephen Fry In America. (M)

6pm Family Feud.

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

8.30 MOVIE The Good Shepherd. (2006) (M) Matt Damon, Angelina Jolie, Alec Baldwin.

6.30pm Neighbours.

7.05 Malcolm In The Middle. 7.30 How I Met Your Mother. 8.00 The Simpsons. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat.

9.00 The Great Indoors. 9.30 Supernatural.

TUESDAY

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Dirty Jobs. (PG) 8.30 Ross Kemp On Gangs.

(MA15+) 9.20 Mountjoy Prison. (M) 10.05 Archer. 10.30 Louie. 10.50 The Insider. 11.50 Hunted.

6.30pm Seven Local News. 7.00 Seven News. 7.30 Kingdom.

(PG) 8.30 Judge John Deed. (M) 10.30 I Shouldn’t Be Alive. (M) 11.30 Bargain Hunt.

6pm American Pickers.

7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.00 Motorway Patrol.

(PG) 8.30 World’s Toughest Trucker. (PG) 9.30 Ice Road Truckers. (M) 10.30 Counting Cars.

6pm Regular Show.

(PG) 6.30 Adv Time.

(PG) 7.00 The Middle.

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

(2012) (M) Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Javier Bardem. 11.30 South Beach Tow. (M)

6pm Friends. (PG) 7.00 As Time Goes By. (PG) 7.30 New Tricks.

(M) 8.40 MOVIE Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves. (1991) (M) 11.35 Cold Case.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 48 Hours. 8.30 Countdown To Murder.

(MA15+) 9.30 VF Confidential. 10.30 Backstrom. 11.30 Gang Related. (M)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.05 Malcolm In The Middle. 7.30 How I Met Your Mother. 8.00 The Simpsons. 8.30 MOVIE Blades Of Glory. (2007) (M)

7pm Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 Dirty Jobs. (PG) 8.20 Special Forces: Ultimate Hell Week. 9.25 Hunted.

10.10 Louie. (PG) 10.35 Catfish: The TV Show. 11.20 Outsiders With Darren McMullen.

6.30pm Seven Local News. 7.00 Seven News. 7.30 Jonathan Creek. (M) 8.30 Inspector Morse. (M) 10.30 I Shouldn’t Be Alive. (M) 11.30 Bargain Hunt.

6pm American Pickers.

7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.00 Motorway Patrol.

(PG) 8.30 Pawn Stars Australia. (PG) 9.00 Aussie Pickers. (PG) 10.00 American Pickers. (PG)

6pm Regular Show.

(PG) 6.30 Adv Time.

(PG) 7.00 The Middle.

(PG) 7.30 BattleBots.

(PG) 8.30 MOVIE Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen. (2009) (M) 11.30 Container Wars. (PG)

6pm Friends. (PG) 7.00 As Time Goes By. (PG) 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG) 11.00 Silent Witness.

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6pm Family Feud.

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

8.30 Bondi Rescue.

(PG) 9.00 To Be Advised. 9.30 Shark Tank. (PG) 10.30 Second Chance. 11.30 Sons Of Anarchy.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.05 Malcolm In The Middle. 7.30 How I Met Your Mother. 8.00 The Simpsons. 8.30 The Simpsons. 9.30 Son Of Zorn. 10.00 The Simpsons.

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Dirty Jobs. 8.30 The Weekly.

9.00 Black Books. 9.25 Red Dwarf. 9.55 Maximum Choppage.

10.25 Louie. 10.45 Comedy Next Gen.

6.30pm Seven Local News. 7.00 News.

7.30 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG) 8.00 Vicious. (PG) 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries.

(M) 10.30 Some Mothers Do ’Ave ’Em.

6pm American Pickers.

(PG) 7.00 Beverly Hills Pawn. (PG) 7.30 American Dad! (M) 8.30 Family Guy. (M) 9.30 Big Bang. (PG) 11.30 Hardcore Pawn.

12am Big Bang. 12.30 What Went Down.

6pm Regular Show.

(PG) 6.30 Adv Time.

(PG) 7.00 The Middle.

(PG) 7.30 Big Bang.

(PG) 8.30 MOVIE Jupiter Ascending.

(2015) (M) Mila Kunis.

11.00 Airplane Repo.

(PG)

6pm Friends. (PG) 7.00 As Time Goes By. (PG) 7.40 RPA. (PG) 8.40 Amazing Medical Stories. (PG) 9.40 Embarrassing Bodies.

(M) 11.40 Little Britain.

(M)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Moments Of Impact. (PG) 8.30 Megacities. (PG) 9.30 Cops: Adults Only. (M) 10.30 Undercover Boss. 11.30 Epic Meal Empire. (PG)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.05 Malcolm In The Middle. 7.30 How I Met Your Mother. 8.00 The Simpsons. 8.30 Bondi Ink Tattoo Crew.

9.30 Dating Naked.

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This week we’ve had plenty of southerlies so we should have some east, southeast swell. A bit similar to last weekend with light winds on Saturday early with a stronger onshore later, so get to the open beaches as early as you can for waves around two-foot plus at the south facing beaches.

Sunday will see winds swing around from the north with potential for the swell to be a bit bigger than Saturday so if you scored a few last Sunday, you know where to go to avoid the wind.

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Mud crabs working down from Bli Bli requiring some rain to flush them out of their holes. Flathead under the high rise apartments along Duporth Avenue.

SURF: Low tide gutters producing tarwhine, sand whiting and flathead from Mudjimba to Pincushion using yabbies, pippies and worms. A few tailor around the Maroochy Bar just after dark.

OFFSHORE: The close in reefs of Coolum, Gneerings and Currimundi working well for mixed reef fish with dawn and dusk the best. Pillies or squid returning the better quality. The Barwon Banks for pearlies, rosy job fish and squire. If you are anchoring berleying is a must. Mackeral are here one day, gone the next, with plenty of bait schools moving around.

FRESHWATER: Water levels down at both Lake Baroon and Lake McDonald but these spots are popular for families having a BBQ and a quiet fish.

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ARIES (MAR 21-APR 20)

TAURUS (APR 21-MAY 21)

GEMINI (MAY 22-JUN 21)

Rams love to rush full speed ahead but this week’s stars don’t encourage haste. Mars squares powerful Pluto on Wednesday. So, if your actions are blocked or a relationship hits a brick wall, then use it as an opportunity to re-group, re-plan and re-energise.

Do you secretly long to change something in your life, but it never seems to be the ‘right’ time? Stop being stubborn; digging your hooves in; and making ridiculous excuses!

The message of this week’s solar eclipse is to be fluid and flexible.

Uranus, Jupiter and Saturn all give you a boost this week. Your mind is firing on all cylinders; concentration is unusually good; and you’re keen to communicate, study and learn.

(But your tendency to over-talk and over-share could get you into trouble).

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ACROSS 1 Detrimental (11) 9 Country of southeast Europe (7) 10 Dirty melting snow (5) 11 Neat (4) 12 Without purpose (2,6) 14 Bandit (6) 16 Tusked marine mammal (6) 18 Client (8) 19 A continent (4) 22 Deal with (5) 23 External (7) 24 A failing (11)

DOWN 2 Fanatical (5) 3 Secondhand articles (4) 4 Scarcity (6) 5 Victim of shipwreck (8) 6 Into pieces (7) 7 Author of Ivanhoe (6,5) 8 English poet and novelist (6,5) 13 Journalist (8) 15 Implore (7) 17 Nobly courageous (6) 20 Killed (5) 21 Originate (4)

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CANCER (JUN 22-JUL 23)

LEO (JUL 24-AUG 23)

VIRGO (AUG 24-SEP 23)

There’ll be opportunities to release baggage from the past. If you hold onto grudges, it will affect your current relationships. Work on nurturing loved ones. Sunday’s solar eclipse is the perfect time to re-imagine your aspirations.

Avoid the temptation to be a drama queen and fly off the handle this week. If you try to control others, then you’re in for a tumultuous time (especially at work). For some attached lions – your lacklustre love life gets a welcome boost.

The stars speed up your mind and stimulate your study gene. So, with hard work and positive thinking on your side, you can climb any mountain. But has your relationship been stuck in a time-warp? The solar eclipse brings a shift in perspective.

LIBRA (SEP 24-OCT 23)

SCORPIO (OCT 24-NOV 22)

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 23-DEC 21)

Mars and Pluto pair up and disrupt domestic harmony. Don’t let it disturb your equilibrium though! The secret to success is learning to let go, as you keep what’s working in your life and discard what isn’t. (But you may have to lose a battle to win the war.)

Mars and Pluto compel you to remove the dead wood from your life (whether it’s a person, possession, job or outdated belief). Then the solar eclipse repeats this theme of breaking down old behaviour and forging a fabulous new course.

Tuesday is a terrific day to communicate creative concepts and innovative ideas via talking, writing and artistic pursuits. Avoid getting drawn into an argument on Wednesday (where you’ll be expected to defend your ideas).

CAPRICORN (DEC 22-JAN 20)

AQUARIUS (JAN 21-FEB 19)

PISCES (FEB 20-MAR 20)

Wednesday is the worst day of the week, when Mars and Pluto amp up your controlling side. Which will attract opposition from others.

Instead of wasting time on power games, why not grab the goat by the horns and initiate some changes?

Tuesday’s Mercury/Uranus link is fabulous for social media as you talk, text and post up a storm. And then Sunday’s solar eclipse stimulates your cash zone. Letting finances take their own course is tempting but you need to keep up with money matters.

Stop procrastinating and instead, ask yourself an important question.

Do you need to tweak your dreams to make them a more honest reflection of the real you? And don’t sell yourself short. Believe in yourself and aim for the stars!

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

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GOOD 23 BETTER 28 BEST 31 1702

SCATTERWORD: OBTRUDING, boding, outbid, turbid, boring, tubing, burton, bondi, bound, doubt, bingo, bring, bigot, robin, burin, orbit, bruit, brunt, burnt, bind, bird, bond, drub, brig, bong, bung, grub, biro, brio, obit, born, burn, bunt, bout.

JUNIOR X-WORD: seeds, pizza, Italy, snarl, bough, gecko, awake, worst (SAILBOAT)

CROSSWORD: ACROSS: 1 Prejudicial 9 Albania 10 Slush 11 Tidy 12 At random 14 Robber 16 Walrus 18 Customer 19 Asia 22 Treat 23 Outward 24 Shortcoming DOWN: 2 Rabid 3 Junk 4 Dearth 5 Castaway 6 Asunder 7 Walter Scott 8 Thomas Hardy 13 Reporter 15 Beseech 17 Heroic 20 Slain 21 Stem

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THE LAST WORD

A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN Richard O’Leary pits the tennis against the boxing and finds a surprising winner.

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t face value the recent Federer-Nadal match up and the Mundine-Green fight share some similarities – age-old, and ageing foes battling it out one last time.

But one of these events left me cold, while the other warmed my heart.

By temperament, I should have been excited by the boxing, and bored by the tennis.

I’ve always been fascinated with pugilism – this primitive sport (if you can even call it a sport) where two men are pitted against each other with nowhere to hide.

I know it’s not politically correct, and I know eventually it will be waylaid like many of my other youthful passions, but it’s been there since I was a kid listening to the radio out the back of my house in a

“But one of these events left me cold, while the other warmed my heart”

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rough and tumble Aussie country town, as Jeff Fenech punched his way to glory with broken hands.

I would later watch Kostya Tszyu fight in Newcastle, where I worked as a television reporter.

I remember three things about that week: the boxer’s shyness, my belief Tszyu would go on to become a world beater, and every reporter trying not to stare at his beautiful wife Natasha during the media conference.

Both Fenech and Tszyu were at different times in their careers considered the best pound for pound boxers in the world.

I admired their skill, tenacity and toughness.

And tennis, well I’ve always been able to take it or leave it. It’s not that I don’t appreciate what they do, it just doesn’t move me.

The consequences of losing a tennis match are

benign, while a similar result in boxing can be brutal.

So theoretically the Mundine-Green fight should have been my thing, but, that’s not how it turned out.

While the tennis provided the clash of two champs who had fought back after recently being cruelled by injury, the boxing was just two has-beens lining up for one last pay day.

While Federer and Nadal fans could appreciate and acknowledge the wonderful abilities of the other player – many Mundine and Green fans were split down racial lines.

While the class of the Swiss ace and the Spanish gladiator delivered a match full of twists and turns, Mundine and Green could only counterpunch with cheap shots and a controversial decision.

While one contest will never be forgotten, the other we already wish we could forget.

Unfortunately we may never see Federer and Nadal in another major final – tragically, we probably will see another farce by Mundine and Green. olearylastword@gmail.com

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The Mercedes-Benz Sale.

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Just when you thought you’d run out of excuses, Mercedes-Benz just made it that little bit easier.

The Mercedes-Benz Sale gives you every reason to buy the car of your dreams. With just one small matter left to take care of and every incentive to do so. There’s no better time to visit Mercedes-Benz Sunshine Coast. Go on, find an excuse; or simply trade in today. www.mbsunshinecoast.com.au Excludes GLC, GLC Coupé, S-Class Cabriolet and C-Class Cabriolet. ^ For vehicles purchased and delivered between 3 January and 28 February 2017, unless extended and while stocks last. Drive away price for listed registered demonstrator. Contact Mercedes-Benz Sunshine Coast for available vehicles.

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