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CONTENTS PUBLISHERS Anar Higgins Darryl Olson Michael Kramer Noel Olson EDITOR Candice Holznagel DEPUTY EDITOR Leigh Robshaw JOURNALIST Roxanne McCarty-O’Kane PRODUCTION MANAGER/ GRAPHIC DESIGNER Kath Hawkins GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Ali Smith Meg Woulfe Morgan Earney ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER Dave Hawkins SALES EXECUTIVES Bethan Eaton Danielle Bussa Ian Brittain Nikki Carter GENERAL & SALES ENQUIRIES (07) 5444 0152 DISTRIBUTION ENQUIRIES 1300 367 352, PO Box 6362, Maroochydore BC, Qld 4558. EDITORIAL editorial@myweeklypreview.com.au SALES sales@myweeklypreview.com.au PRODUCTION production@myweeklypreview.com.au For terms and conditions see the classifieds.
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was 26 when I was first appointed to a management role. Not only was I young, but I was female and known for being a gentle person. It’s fair to say I experienced my share of challenges. A few select people attempted to overshadow my position, while reference to my age was a common theme. From this, I learnt. It took some time but I began to value and respect my own abilities in the workplace. Fast forward a few (OK, more than a few) years and each negative experience thrown at me from the early days of my career, has helped shape who I am. That, and a handful of wonderful mentors. Today, I proudly work alongside a strong team, made up of both men and women, who support and respect each other. As I write this, I am sitting in an office surrounded by six other women who are strong, capable and intelligent. These women – who have become an integral part of my life – support each other personally and professionally. To all the women out there who have faced challenges, I’m sure you will appreciate this week’s cover story. Let’s continue to inspire each other. Also this edition, don’t miss our property section to see what’s happening. Plus our news, fashion and entertainment sections. Candice Holznagel Editor
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QUICK CHAT
BOTH FEET ON THE GROUND Nambour’s Lachie Smart, 19, last year became the world’s youngest person to ever complete a solo circumnavigation of the world in a single engine aircraft. YOUR GREATEST REGRET? FIRST JOB?
I’d say not listening to people earlier. As teenagers and young people in particular, we tend to want to learn things for ourselves rather than taking the advice of others, particularly our parents. I could have saved a lot of time and effort and made a few people a lot happier.
Working at a fish and chips shop cooking burgers and fries when I was 14.
WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY WORKING ON? I’ve just started uni at the Sunshine Coast University doing a Bachelor of Business and I’m just finishing off my commercial pilot’s licence. I’ve been doing a few talks around the place and I’m looking at launching a couple of businesses in future around youth development.
WHAT ACHIEVEMENT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF?
FIRST CAR? Nissan X-Trail, silver.
FAVOURITE BOOK? The Book Thief – I think it’s really creative that it’s narrated by death.
FAVOURITE SONG? I love my jazz. I like the classics, like Frank Sinatra. Michael Bublé has some great songs. Come Fly With Me was a big part of my world flight. I started playing trombone in a jazz band at school and I absolutely loved it. I’ve played the piano for 12 or 13 years now.
BEST ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN?
HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED ON THE SUNSHINE COAST? My whole life.
WHY DO YOU LIVE HERE? I’m still living at home so that’s one reason. I love the Sunshine Coast because you’ve got such a variety of things you can do. If I drive 20 minutes east I’m in the ocean, 20 minutes west I’m out in the bush camping. You’ve got city if you want it, rural if you want it. It’s the perfect place to live.
FAVOURITE PLACE? Image Flat Falls – it’s a little waterhole towards the back of Yandina.
WHERE DO YOU TAKE VISITORS? Where don’t I take visitors, more like it. The beach and Image Flat Falls. I love getting up on the range, Maleny and Montville, looking at the views up there. If they’re special visitors I’ll take them for a fly and that’s the best way to see the Sunshine Coast.
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ON THE COAST, WHAT WOULD IT BE? There’s a bit of a stigma attached to a few places, particularly Nambour, but things are really changing. Nambour is becoming a bit of a hipster place, almost like a little Maleny.
BEST DAY IN YOUR LIFE? The day I got back from the world flight. It was the day when all my stresses of three years of planning came to an end and I could finally sit back and relax and say I did it. Without being cocky, so much effort went into it, so much time and stress. I didn’t see mum for eight weeks. Mum was really strong before I left, she didn’t sob – much. But she let it all out when I got back as she didn’t have to hold it all together anymore. She marshalled me in when I got back. She didn’t know what to do, she was just waving the paddles around. When I got out she just dropped the paddles and ran towards me.
WHAT FRUSTRATES YOU? We have a big problem in Australia with tall poppy syndrome. I’m never one to get angry or visibly upset, I always like to make sure everything is in control – it’s a pilot thing. But the tall poppy syndrome in Australia is frustrating. There are so many young people out there with fantastic dreams but they often won’t go and do it because they’re afraid of failing or being called a try-hard. It’s really rife in our schooling system. I think it’s something that needs to be addressed because achieving is something to be celebrated and hard work should be celebrated.
TEA OR COFFEE? It really depends on what mood I’m in, but I love both. Coffee, white with one sugar. Tea, white with no sugar.
NRL OR AFL? NRL – they haven’t been doing very well in the last decade, but the Wests Tigers.
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Setbacks are the foundation of success. When we fail or have a setback, if we can see it as a success because we’ve found a new way to achieve something, it’s the best way to look at it.
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YOUR FAMILY INCLUDES. . . I’m an only child, my parents separated when I was young, it’s just my mum and I at home in Nambour and I visit my dad in Buderim. Both my parents have partners and I have a big extended family.
I’d say the world flight and more importantly, what’s followed after. I did a bit of a tour of schools, sharing my experiences and what I learnt about how to achieve. I’ve seen that come into effect with a few of the people I’ve spoken to. Schoolkids have come up and said, I had this dream and never thought I’d get there but now I’m going to give it a go.
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This is around how many females make up the world population. Watch out guys, girls will be running the world before you know it.
DO YOU REMEMBER?
DID YOU KNOW?
QUOTE OF THE WEEK I admit it – I felt a little smug upon learning that the first computer programmer was a woman. In the 1840s, mathematician Ada Lovelace wrote the world’s first machine algorithm intended for an early computing machine.
“Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” Oprah Winfrey
AROUND THE WORLD Astronomers have found a nearby solar system with seven Earth-size planets bolstering the prospect of discovering extraterrestrial life. The planets circle the star, known as Trappist-1, a small, dim celestial body in the constellation Aquarius. It is 39 light years away from Earth, close by astronomical standards, but about 44 million years away at the average cruising speed of a commercial passenger jet.
To say I was taken aback by this vintage advert, is an understatement. This 1950s advertisement demonstrates the bias attitudes, which were acceptable in mainstream media and the community, about women. It was not uncommon for women to be stereotyped into gender roles. While there is still some way to go, I am grateful to live in a time when gender and race equality is edging closer to where it should be.
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COVER STORY
GIRLS, LET’S RUN THE WORLD Sisters are doing it for themselves, but there’s still a long way to go to achieve social and economic equality with men. We talk to the experts about how we can change gender stereotypes and meet two women making it in what have traditionally been seen as male domains. WORDS: Candice Holznagel.
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f you aren’t willing to fight for what you believe in, then don’t even enter the ring.” We are more than 100 years on from the birth of the Australian feminist movement and yet these words, as spoken by known social activist Madonna, ring true. Perhaps today, more loudly than ever. Many global citizens – both male and female – believe that gender equality has been set back decades following America’s decision to empower a man who, throughout his lengthy business career, has publicly objectified women. A man who has been quoted by media outlets for using the words: ‘fat’, ‘pig’ and ‘crazy’ to describe women, including fellow presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. On January 21, an estimated five million people worldwide marched in opposition to the political agenda of US President Donald Trump. It is 2017 – a time when gender equality should be the norm – and yet this year’s Women’s March has been labelled as the largest protest in American history with participation at 600 sites across 60 countries. Feminism, equality – call it what you will – this issue has reignited with force and is at the forefront of human rights and political agendas across the world. We are in the grip of the third-wave of the feminist movement – a time where women are working towards addressing social, cultural, financial and political agendas and inequalities. There is no escaping the fact that it remains a work in progress, even here on home soil. In Australia, the average full-time weekly wage for a woman is 18.2 per cent less than a man’s. The national gender pay gap has remained stuck between 15 and 18 per cent for the past 20 years. Figures from the Australian Human Rights Commission show that in 2014, 49 per cent of mothers experienced discrimination in the workplace. It’s not all negative – we have made some inroads. Women now make up 18.6 per cent of the boards of ASX 200-listed companies – a jump of 8.3 per cent in four years. And, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, women held 41 per cent of senior executive roles and just under 48 per cent of executive level roles in the Australian public sector in 2015. Professor Joanne Scott is the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Business and Law and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Engagement) at the University of the Sunshine Coast.
She has published in the Australian and Queensland history, labour history, gender and race relation sectors and says, as a historian, she has witnessed significant changes in women’s roles in our workplaces. “That doesn’t mean that as a community we should sit back and be satisfied with what has already been achieved; there’s certainly more to achieve,’ Scott tells My Weekly Preview. “There are still obstacles for women and also sometimes for men who want to enter and succeed in careers that were traditionally regarded as women’s work. “During my career I have occasionally found myself the only woman in a room of male colleagues. And thankfully, a long time ago, I had the experience of realising that people I was meeting with were looking past me, assuming that ‘Professor Scott’ would be male and presumably was about to follow me into the room. I continue to encounter situations where there’s a tendency to identify men rather than women as the obvious choice for a position or an opportunity.” A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois, Princeton University and New York University, shows that by the age of six, girls are more likely to associate brilliance with the opposite sex. The aim of the research was to determine if young children endorse stereotypes. Lead researcher, Lin Bian of the University of Illinois, says the identified notion pushes women away from jobs perceived to require intelligence. In one experiment the children, aged between five and seven, heard a story about a person who was “really, really smart” and were asked to guess who it was about based on male and female characters. Boys and girls aged five view their own gender positively. However, girls aged six and seven are less likely to associate brilliance with their own gender. Social commentator Dr Lynette Maguire, who studied narcissism for her doctorate at the University of the Sunshine Coast and has majored in psychology, says breaking down stereotypes is the key to a reformed approach. “I believe the messages we’re giving our boys and girls are different, and that’s part of the problem. The messages come from all areas, the media, movies, books, music, advertising and parenting,’’ she says. “For example, parents buy kitchens for girls and engineering type toys for boys so again, reinforcing tired stereotypes that girls belong in the domestic space and boys are smart and will go out and earn the money. “Check out the clothing for both genders. Say you have a three-year-old girl and a three-year-old boy, the boy’s shorts are much myweeklypreview.com.au
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COVER STORY larger and the girl’s shorts are skimpier. We’re sexualising our children early as well. “Girls’ tees will have logos such as ‘pretty princess’ and boys’ tees say stuff like ‘pilot in training’. Basically this type of thing legitimises the idea that boys are the brains and girls are sexualised, and that their looks are more important than any other asset.” Gender equality and respect for women goes deeper than stereotyping. Some commentators on the issue go as far as to say gender preference and discrimination has resulted in 62 million more males than females on our planet. Alarmingly, more than 100 million baby girls have been killed, aborted and neglected
confident intelligence in girls is to model it in the home. “It’s important we teach this to all genders. Stop buying into the retail objectification of our children and as consumers and parents, start looking at the subliminal messages. “Deconstruct advertising with children – not many people have realised that soft porn is taking over the advertising market, again reducing women to sexual objects. Punch home messages that being female is more than having breasts and a pretty face. Our power comes in our brains and our actions of sisterhood and collaboration. “Teach and model our girls to build each
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“…parents buy kitchens for girls and engineering type toys for boys so again, reinforcing tired stereotypes that girls belong in the domestic space and boys are smart…” Dr Lynette Maguire
to the point of death, indicating that this dominance is at the hands of society. Movements such as International Women’s Day, which will be held on March 8 and 4Girls GLocal Leadership aim to bring empowerment into the hands of women. The 4Girls GLocal Leadership Women’s Empowerment Global Survey – believed to be a world first – shows that the number one challenge facing teenage girls and young women is gender discrimination and violence, including war. The number one change they want is personal development, followed by career and income, while more than 60 per cent said they were their own greatest contributor to creating change. Furthermore, 46 per cent reported that self-awareness improved their life, followed by experience and thirdly, education. Maguire believes the key to normalising
other up, not tear each other down. Teach all genders that feminism isn’t oppositional to men. Feminists don’t hate men, they stand for all minority groups who want equity and are fighting against objectification.” Coolum resident Nicole Szepesvary has broken down all barriers when it comes to both her professional and sporting career. By day, the 29-year-old works as a medical scientist at the Sunshine Coast Private Hospital in Buderim. But once the white coat comes off, she steps into a different lab. On any given day you are sure to find her sweating it out at Combat Lab, the gym owned by her husband Joel, where she trains for the mixed martial arts (MMA) circuit. Szepesvary looks slight but she is a force to be reckoned with once she takes to the ring. “I’ve been doing jiu-jitsu for four or five years. I’ve won every state final in the past four years.
“October was my first MMA fight and then I had another in December. I won those first two. (MMA) stems from the popularity of the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC)… and Rhonda Rousey. Some people love her, some people hate her, but she’s the one that started women in UFC. Women are realising they can do this as well.” As for encountering obstacles, Szepesvary says she has experienced no discrimination. “When I get into the ring I love it, I feel amazing. I thrive under pressure like that too. That rush you don’t get anywhere else. “You are doing it 100 per cent yourself, it’s 100 per cent up to you.” She hopes to inspire other young women to believe in themselves and their goals. “It’s the confidence. Don’t be afraid to try something different. Don’t feel like you have to be feminine, do whatever sport makes you happy.” Szepesvary agrees that breaking down barriers begins in the home. “I’ve always been given every opportunity growing up. I’ve never been made to feel that anything is out of reach.’’ As the owner, director and builder of Hotondo Homes on the Sunshine Coast, Alyssa Pepper is another woman breaking down barriers. She says it is only a matter of time before the gender equality discussion in the workplace will be extinct. “I’m the type of person who thrives on challenges, and every obstacle that presented itself is just another challenge to take on, learn a little more and grow – it’s my driving force. I have been fortunate to never encounter restrictions by working in a male-dominated industry, if anything it has been the complete opposite.” Pepper’s advice to young women: “Don’t be deterred by something that doesn’t seem to be the norm. I would rather be doing something I am extremely passionate about every day. Admittedly, it may not always be completely smooth sailing, but if you really want to pursue your passion, there is nothing stopping you but yourself.”
Builder Alyssa Pepper says education has been great in breaking down the barrier of male and female dominated industries which has allowed people to pursue a field of interest that may have been deemed for a specific gender.
FAST FACTS: • The average Australian woman has to work an extra 66 days a year to earn the same pay as the average man. • The Sex Discrimination Act came into force in 1984. • It is against the law to discriminate on the basis of gender, sexuality, marital status, family responsibilities or because of pregnancy. • Australia was ranked 24th on the global index measure of gender equality in 2013. • A quarter of women were sexually harassed in the workplace between 2007 and 2012. • The national gender pay gap is 18.2 per cent. • In 2015, 34 per cent of women aged 18–24 were studying for a Bachelor degree or higher qualification compared with 28 per cent of young men. Source: Australian Human Rights Commission and ABS. International Women’s Day is on March 8. My Weekly Preview is supporting the Let’s Think Financial Security for Women event at The Lakehouse on March 8 from 10am to 12pm. Register by March 3 at rowfin.com.au. The Zonta Club of Caloundra is hosting an IWD Fire and Ice Cocktail Party on March 10. Visit stickytickets.com.au.
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CALOUNDRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – BUSINESS AFTER HOURS EVENT
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The Caloundra Chamber of Commerce hosted the first Business After Hours for 2017 on Monday February 20 at Mets on Kings – Caloundra Surf Club.
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Vicki Taylor from Red Hot Chilli Pepper was the MC, hosting the event on the newly opened deck at the club. Michael Hughes from Heart of Ireland auctioned a painting provided by The Art Hub Sunshine Coast, contributed by the kids who attended Christmas in Caloundra and finalised by artist Grace McClymont from Red ink Rodeo, with all funds raised going to SunnyKids. Photos: Brian Rogers Photographic Karen Faa, Brad Salsbury, Julie Ellenberger
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FORMER OLYMPIANS SHARE VIEWS AT THE UNI Nathan Deakes, former world champion, Olympic bronze medallist and Commonwealth gold medal race walker is hosting a public lecture at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Deakes will talk about the tension between sport maintaining its integrity with ‘clean’ athletes on the one hand and the rights of athletes that are at risk subject to the World Anti-Doping Agency regulations on the other. A panel discussion featuring Deakes, Olympic rower Kim Brennan and lawyer and columnist for The Age Dr Richard Lucas will expand on the topic to include insights from their experiences in this space. The free event is on March 13 at the Innovation Centre. Register by March 6 at usc.edu.au.
TV HOST TO PRESENT RETIREMENT MASTERCLASS Selling Houses Australia host Andrew Winter will visit Hibiscus Buderim Meadows to talk about retirement living. Winter will join a panel of experts to answer questions about downsizing and decluttering, choosing an agent and selling a home, understanding contracts and what it’s like to live in a retirement village. The masterclass will be held on March 10 at 10am. To register, call 1800 550 550 or book online at discoveryseries.com.au.
A group of dedicated cyclists will ride a gruelling 220 kilometres from Toowoomba to Mooloolaba in just one day to raise money for STEPS Pathways College. The annual Toomoo ride will take place on April 29 and is expecting more than 200 participants. From something that started out as a crazy challenge, the Toomoo has in the last two years raised over $40,000 for local charities. To sign up for the challenge, visit toomoo.com.au.
BLUE SKY FOUNDER AT BUSINESS BREAKFAST Business maverick Mark Sowerby will address a business breakfast for the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce to talk about the difference between innovation and entrepreneurship and what Sunshine Coast businesspeople can do to achieve the kind of stratospheric success he enjoyed through his business, Blue Sky Alternative Investments. The event is on Thursday March 16 at 6.15am and is proudly sponsored by My Weekly Preview. Tickets are available at caloundrachamber.com.au.
WHEN YOU CAN USE THE NEW HOSPITAL The Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Board has confirmed the scheduled commencement of services for the Sunshine Coast University Hospital. Pathology, radiology, pharmacy and back of house (kitchen, cleaning, logistics) staff begin final preparations for patient care on March 6. Outpatient appointments will begin on March 21. Inpatient services, the emergency department, operating theatres and maternity services will begin progressively in the week commencing March 27 and elective surgery will begin at the new hospital on April 4.
There’s never been a better time to live and work on the Sunshine Coast, and it’s only going to get brighter. We’ve started building the city of the future in Maroochydore, and it’s got Australia watching. Let’s show them what we can do.
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NEW ADEM CROSBY CANCER CARE UNIT OPENS IN APRIL The Comprehensive Cancer Care Unit at the new Sunshine Coast University Hospital is on schedule to open in April. The Adem Crosby Centre, named after the well-known cancer fundraiser who lost his battle with leukaemia in 2013, will include expanded cancer care services, provide medical oncology, radiation oncology, haematology and acute specialised inpatient services. Two linear accelerators worth about $5.6 million Adem’s family Brent, Miranda and Lu Crosby in total will be used to deliver radiotherapy to patients with cancer needing radiation treatment. More than 650 patients are forecast to receive 13,000 treatments from the linear accelerators in the first year of operation.
AN END TO PETROL PRICE CONFUSION IS ON THE WAY The Queensland Government has begun community and industry consultation on reforms to protect motorists from pricing confusion at petrol stations. The government plans to ban the display of discounted prices on fuel price boards that are only available to motorists who have a discount voucher or make an in-store purchase. The strict new regulations should be signed off by mid-year and service station owners then given six months to implement the changes which would take effect from January 2018. You can have your say at dews.qld.gov.au.
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58 POINTS ELECTORAL BOUNDARY CHANGES The Queensland Redistribution Commission has released its proposal for redrawing the state’s electoral boundaries, announcing 19 new or renamed seats, including four extra electorates added to South-East Queensland. One of the proposed new seats for the Coast will be called Ninderry. It is situated between Mons and Kuluin and the southern border of the Noosa Shire Council area. Boundaries have been reshuffled for Maroochydore, which is now a coastal seat, and Kawana. The seat of Glasshouse will be renamed Tibrogargan. For more information on the changes and to have your say, visit boundaries. ecq.qld.gov.au.
The Sunshine Coast Lightning have continued to show they are a force to be reckoned with, following up their first round draw with the Firebirds with a victory over the Melbourne Vixens on the weekend. The 58–52 win was made sweeter as it was the Lightning’s first home game and fans went wild at the University of the Sunshine Coast. The Lightning supporters club membership base has now surpassed 2000.
NDIS FREE INFORMATION SESSIONS The number of people on the Sunshine Coast living with a disability, and who are entitled to government funding, is expected to double in the next few years under the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Coast-based charity, 121 Care, has begun a series of information sessions, which will continue throughout March. The sessions cover the introduction of the NDIS, how it operates, eligibility for the new system, and what the next steps are. The sessions will be held in Kawana, Maroochydore, Maleny, Caloundra, Beerwah and Nambour libraries. For a full timetable and to register, visit library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and click on What’s On.
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The Mary Cairncross Rainforest Discovery Centre is a sight to behold, writes Roxanne McCarty-O’Kane.
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They stipulated the 55 hectares of subtropical rainforest be used for conservation, preservation and exhibition. The new discovery centre does all of that and more, with an elevated viewing platform offering spectacular views of the heritage-listed Glass House Mountains, a boardwalk and the Rainforest Education Centre with a combination of traditional interactive displays, multi-sensory experiences and exhibits. There is also a theatrette, a conservation research area and offices and amenities for the hard-working volunteers and staff who run the information desk. Of the $4.7-million project cost, $319,000 was made up of gold coin donations given by visitors of the reserve, $30,000 from the Friends of Mary Cairncross, the council’s contribution of $3.51 million and $1 million in funding from the Queensland Tourism Infrastructure Fund. Mayor Mark Jamieson says the new centre is one of the most impressive buildings in the region. “This reserve is a Queensland icon with highly significant conservation values and has been a popular destination for residents and visitors for more than 50 years,” Jamieson says. “It attracts about 200,000 people annually from around the country and overseas and this new Discovery Centre, with so many unique features to enjoy, is going to significantly add to the experience they will receive while they are here. “Most importantly, it will improve council’s ability to deliver on the Thynne sisters’ desire to conserve and exhibit the reserve’s stunning flora, fauna and scenery.” The new centre is open for visitors and the new-look cafe will be open for service from mid-March.
In January last year, an old shed on Steve Irwin Way was transformed into a work of art with five simple letters on it – ACTVE. With it came a promise that the Sunshine Coast would become the home of a theme park the likes of which the country has never seen before. With Sanad Capital having been granted a development approval from the Sunshine Coast Council for the first phase of the $400-million venture, construction will begin in a matter of months. The first stage of Australia’s first active lifestyle theme park will be built over 14 hectares and include a state-of-the-art waterpark, a great lawn for major events and an outdoor adventure park with activities including kayaking, bungee jumping, net climbing, flyboarding, Segways and electric skateboard hire, zorbing, stand-up paddle boarding and football to name a few. It also includes a 6000-square-metre retail and restaurant zone, which Sanad Capital CEO Bradley P Sutherland says will attract leading global brands. The next two phases of the project will be submitted to the council this year. These will include a four-star, 225-room family hotel with conferencing facilities, an action sports precinct with world-class facilities for skateboarding, BMX, parkour and more, and the much anticipated Wave Reservoir, another first for Australia. Visit Sunshine Coast CEO Simon Latchford says the project will boost the region’s ability to attract leisure travellers and conferences. “The Sanad project will add significantly to the Sunshine Coast’s tourism and entertainment sector, and will be particularly effective for attracting domestic and international family travellers,” he says. “This project, along with other long-term investments such as our new airport, will open the way for growth, jobs and further tourism investment on the Sunshine Coast.” Sanad Capital, a privately owned development and investment company, is based on the Sunshine Coast and is an offshoot of Dubai-based business group Najibi.
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John Dumble and Julia Loaney exhibitions and says the process of looking deep within your psyche to determine who you are is an enriching experience. With no budget to work with, Loaney says this project was brought to life with community support. Express Print & Mail provided 16-page booklets with each of the photographs and captions inside, Deck the Walls mounting the photos free of charge for the exhibition and Dumble donating his time to photograph the women. Fragrance aficionado Nicole Eckels is guest speaker at the breakfast, from 6.45am to 8.30am.
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Left: Teresa Mundt; Right: Jill and Lyndon Braiden What began as a small gathering and a limited number of pieces has reached epic proportions, attracting more than 200 emerging and established artists and occupying hanging space of more than 2000 metres squared. It is the Immanuel Arts Festival. This year marks the 37th year and will see 800 artworks displayed across a wide variety of genres including painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, wearable art, film and creative. Proudly supported by My Weekly Preview, this year’s Artists in Focus will be Teresa Mundt and Lyndon and Jill Braiden. The event is hosted by the Immanuel
Lutheran College’s P&F committee and promotes visual, creative and performance art within the Sunshine Coast community. The Gala Opening Night will be held on May 25 from 7pm and allows artists, collectors, friends and family to enjoy the first opportunity to view and acquire the artwork. Tickets cost $35 and are available from immanuelartsfestival.com.au.
The exhibition will run on May 26 and 27 from 9am to 5pm and May 28 from 10am to 2pm. Tickets for the exhibition are $5 at the door.
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Our Sunshine Coast libraries are among our best loved and most used assets. And we are always looking to make the experience of visiting your local library an even better one for everyone. Last year, our eight library branches and two mobile libraries received an amazing 1.4 million visitors, with 2.5 million items borrowed and 400 volunteers providing 20,000 hours of support. We added another 17,000 new library members to take the total past 113,000, which makes it the biggest ‘club’ on our Sunshine Coast. There are now 395,000 items in the library collection that members can borrow for free. At our February council meeting last week, councillors endorsed plans to expand Coolum Library, which was identified as one of the smallest in the library network while experiencing some of the highest growth in visitor numbers. The Coolum Library alone welcomed 180,000 people last year. This expansion is a great investment in our community and I’m sure will be welcomed by library lovers in the Coolum region.
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PIPES CHECK IN The initial shipment of pipes for Australia’s first, high-tech, automated waste collection system for a CBD has arrived in Maroochydore, ahead of construction on the first stage starting later this year. The waste system will be installed in stages over the coming decade and will make the 53-hectare Maroochydore City Centre one of the cleanest and greenest cities in the country. Rather than using wheelie bins, waste will be transported from commercial buildings and apartments at up to 70kmh through a 6.5-km system of underground vacuum pipes located beneath Australia’s newest city centre. Project teams from Council and SunCentral Maroochydore joined representatives from system designer and manufacturer Envac, who flew from South Korea, to inspect the pipes and other materials. As well as making our city heart more attractive, this technology has a track record of increasing recycling rates to benefit our environment.
NEW ANIMAL POUND OPENS ITS DOORS Lost pets and livestock on the Sunshine Coast are now being cared for at a new facility with council’s new Sippy Creek Animal Pound in Sippy Creek Road, Tanawha, officially open. Construction started in January last year on the state-of-the-art facility, which features a cattery building with 32 individual cat enclosures, a kennel building with 32 individual kennel modules, an assessment facility, a large animal enclosure, a poultry enclosure and central administration and reception building. The new pound will have the ability to service the region’s growing pet population and animal management needs now and into the future. The former pound had been servicing the Coast for more than 30 years and
demand on the service has grown significantly over that time. Council has a commitment to safely house lost or abandoned animals and the new pound will enable us to do so in a way that is aligned with contemporary animal welfare obligations and guidelines. The new facility features an impressive list of sustainable design features. To make it easier for residents to collect their lost pets, the new pound has extended its trading hours and is open from Monday to Friday 8.15am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to noon. The project was funded through council’s $183 million Capital Works Program, which council delivers to provide high quality services and facilities across the Sunshine Coast.
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Join Brisbane artist Sam Cranstoun at Friday³Live @ the Caloundra Regional Gallery for a hands-on workshop utilising vintage and found photographic images as the foundation for collage-based artworks. It’s on March 17 at 6pm.
1 The Kawana Aquatic Centre will host the Queensland Breakers and Adelaide Jets in Round 8 of the National Water Polo League on Sunday. Games are at 10am (women) and 11.30am (men).
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Head to the Eumundi School of Arts Hall from 10am to 3pm on Sunday, March 19 and experience living heritage at the free Heritage Showcase. Climb into a jet fighter cockpit, fashion parades through the eras, live entertainment and more! More details via council’s website.
For a full event listing and full detail visit www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
HELPING OUR WILDLIFE If you’ve been feeling the heat over the last few months, spare a thought for the Sunshine Coast’s native animals that have had to move house to avoid the worst of the hot conditions. Wildlife volunteers have joined forces with council’s wildlife experts to assist an array of animals all over the Coast dealing with a reduction of water, food and – in some
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COMMUNITY NEWS cases – habitat following the bushfires in Coolum. Volunteers have been assisting council operations, monitoring flying fox roosts, relocating fish and turtles and monitoring the wildlife affected by the bushfires that have impacted the region. Thanks to all volunteers for your dedication.
TIPS If you purchased a new computer, tablet, smart TV or camera, computerschool has tutorials to help you. Find computerschool under eLibrary, eLearn. Apply now for an Environment Levy grant of up to $5000 for projects that help our environment to thrive. Details are available on our website.
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A LIFETIME OF HARD WORK PAYS OFF Caloundra’s Tristan Kurz is now Australia’s top BMW dealer after taking out the coveted Dealer of the Year award last week. WORDS: Leigh Robshaw.
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s a child, Tristan Kurz hated having to wash cars in his father’s dealership every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. He was only nine and an ocean lover who wanted to be swimming and surfing with his friends. But in hindsight, he can see how his parents were determined to instil in him a work ethic, something that has stood him in good stead throughout his life and last week, led him to be crowned Australian BMW Dealer of the Year, ahead of 43 other dealers nationally. “It was written in stone,” Kurz says. “Every holidays, Tuesdays and Thursdays after school and when I was a bit older, Saturdays. The older you get the more you appreciate what your parents did. Only once you become a parent do you understand some of the decisions your parents made when you were a kid. While the skill level I provided mightn’t have been the highest, I certainly tried. It was a great lesson in life that if you worked hard, you got things. I remember being about 10 years old and working a full week, then going to Toy World and buying the latest Ninja Turtle figure. That was a big thing for me.” If you count washing the cars, Kurz has worked at Coastline BMW in Currimundi for 28 years, and it hasn’t been an easy ride. “The year I bought into the business was the year the GFC started,” he says. “You couldn’t get a bigger challenge in the last quarter of a century in trying to sell luxury cars. There was a really special moment when our external accountant told us we had to cut multiple staff, which was very upsetting, emotionally and practically. We had invested so much time in training these people. My father woke up in the middle of the night and said, I’ve worked out how we can keep them. Let’s all take a ten per cent pay cut.” There was universal buy-in from the staff and the dealership survived, reaching a pinnacle on February 21 when Kurz received the award at the State Library of Victoria in a gala event. Kurz is quick to avoid claiming the credit, citing his general manager Brad
Tristan Kurz, dealer principal of Coastline BMW with general manager Brad Butcher Butcher as “the person who made it happen”, as well as his team. “To be assessed to be better than those 43 others you get a great sense of pride, not only in what I have achieved but the 60 other people working here that are a huge part of it. We have come second seven times in the last 12 years so... it was a mixture of massive relief and massive excitement.” Despite achieving the top gong, Kurz hasn’t always been sure he’s in the right job. “I think there’s not a day in the week where a car dealer doesn’t wonder if he shouldn’t have done something different, there’s huge pressure from the manufacturers and huge pressure from staff, pressure from customer expectations, moments where you go, do I really want all this stress?” Kurz completed a Bachelor of Business at the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2004, with a major in international business and a minor in marketing and languages. He paid the bills during uni with a role on a Channel Nine kid’s show called Hot Sauce, an
experience he describes as “great fun”. While he’s now at the top of his game in business, he has a burning desire of a different kind. “I always wanted to be and still hope to be a high school teacher,” he says. “I’ve got a great passion for learning and I really enjoy teaching people. I love telling people about history and economics, I get so much enjoyment out of that and love teaching my kids. I’ve threatened multiple times to complete the degree to become a teacher but with the car yard and a young family, there isn’t time.” Kurz has two daughters, five and three, with his French wife, Coralie. Of German ancestry, Kurz lived in France for two years as a child and speaks both German and French. At home, Kurz and his wife speak only French to the children. “French is their first language,” he says. “They’re very lucky. Their mother has spoken French to them since they were born.” Kurz lived in Europe in his late teens and early 20s, working at a bar in Paris followed by
a stint at the BMW headquarters in Munich. “I had this crazy idea I was going to marry a French girl,” he says. “I met her 10 years later [in 2009] in Sydney. My friends and I had just become the first ever Australians to climb Mount Kosciuszko wearing stubbies, thongs and singlets and thought we could drive to Sydney after that for a celebratory beer and that’s when I met her.” Kurz has a tradition with four mates to explore a new part of Australia every year. “Another great trip was in 2008 when we flew to Adelaide, packed up a car, drove from Adelaide to Uluru, then to Tennant Creek, Mount Isa and Brisbane in five days. We enjoyed the local pubs every single night. It probably wasn’t the world’s smartest thing to do but it was a great adventure. “The last one we did was in the Northern Territory and the highlight of that trip was being stuck out in the middle of nowhere a long way from any food. We had some barramundi in foil in an esky and were trying to make the few hundred kilometres to the nearest store. We drove through a bushfire and there were smouldering logs so we said, hold on, we can do something with this. We pulled the barramundi out and put it on the fire and I said to the boys, this is literally one of the best moments of my life.” Kurz has achieved a lot in his 36 years and has simple goals for the future. “The most important goal I’ve got is at the age of 70 I can look back and say I’m content with what life was,” he says. “I always say to my wife, when we look back are we going to be content with what we did? You want your children to be safe and happy and grow up to be good adults. “On a business basis, I would love to be able to venture into the big opportunities that come with making the planet more sustainable. I just spent a week in Germany looking at the different advances opening up in that area and it’s really intriguing. I’d love to be a part of that one day.”
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POUR DECISIONS APLENTY IN MARGARET RIVER Spirits now compete with wine for top tipple at the Margaret River Gourmet Escape festival. By Sarah McPhee, AAP.
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hat’s the first thing you think of when it comes to Margaret River? Chances are, it’s wine. A total of 220 wine producers call the Western Australian pocket home, and they turn out more than a quarter of Australia’s
premium drops. The region is so renowned for its wines that viticulture – the science, production and study of grapes – is taught at the local high school. But away from the countless vineyards on the rolling green hills, something is brewing.
And it tastes nothing like shiraz. Located a three-hour drive south of Perth, Margaret River has long been a bucket list destination for foodies and wine connoisseurs, but rarely one for those who prefer spirits or beer. The Margaret River Gourmet Escape
festival, held every year for the past five years, attracts the best of the best in cooking across the globe to celebrate the region’s food and drinks. It was crowned the country’s Best Tourism Event at the Australian Event Awards in September. Nigella Lawson, Rick Stein and two of the world’s best female chefs – Dominique Crenn and Ana Ros – all turned up in 2016. Adam Liaw, Guy Grossi and Guillaume Brahimi pulled up a seat too, while executive chefs Aaron Carr (Vasse Felix), Seth James (Wills Domain) and Dany Angove (Leeuwin Estate) waved the Margaret River flag. But much to my surprise as I wandered around the festival’s main attraction – the Gourmet Village, nestled in the grounds of Leeuwin Estate – I noticed revellers weren’t queuing for wine. I joined them, shoulder-to-shoulder, outside Limeburners’ pop-up stall, as the Margaret River distillery sold countless bottles of its single malt whisky before completely running out of its official event gin. Billy Phillips, who manages Morries bar in the centre of town with executive chef Tony Howell, says the business jumped at the
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TRAVEL chance to fulfil this customer craving. “After a day of wine tasting, a lot of people are pretty ready for something else,� the 33-year-old says. “The wines definitely put Margaret River on the map but Limeburners is just making outstanding whisky, and I think it is one of the tightest areas for breweries in the country.� Phillips, crowned WA Barman of the Year in 2015 and a WA finalist in this year’s The Perfect Blend national contest, says Morries reopened early last year as a darker, smaller cocktail bar after four years as a dawn-till-dusk cafe. “We went for breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails, wine bar, coffee shack,� Phillips says. “That was kind of what the town could’ve used back then, but a lot of other businesses opened up and places got more specialised. “It’s hard to sell cocktails at 8am. We’re all doing what we’re passionate about now.� The local institution is packed every night of the week, with tasty small plates of masterstock pork belly, twice-cooked Japanese chicken, ‘drunken’ whitebait and venison carpaccio adorning the menu. He says the idea of batching cocktails and producing drinks in bulk has made him think “more with a chef’s brain�. And it’s paying off. “I just kind of see what trends are going on everywhere and I’m always learning new techniques, using nitrogen, shrubs, making
my own bitters. “I guess it’s also about having a local approach, trying to use what we have here wherever and whenever possible.� He says he dreams of one day offering a completely local and organic cocktail menu. “It’d be pretty cool if we could do that. And I think Margaret River is the kind of place where you could.� – The writer travelled as a guest of Tourism WA.
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FROM HERE TO MATERNITY
EYES OPENED TO CLIMATE CHANGE
The new maternity ward at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital will offer mums and bubs the luxury of total privacy, writes Sami Muirhead.
On a recent trip to Antarctica, Bill Darby was shocked by what he learnt about climate change and asks – will the Coast end up underwater?
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irtinya is a suburb. It sounds a bit like a like a foot disease but it is a part of the Coast that is well and truly being thrust into the spotlight. It will be the place of birth printed on our little ones’ birth certificates later this month when the new maternity ward opens at the $1.8 billion-dollar Sunshine Coast University Hospital. For decades Nambour hogged the fruit bowl with two birthing hospitals (one private and one public), which meant most of us had ‘Nambour’ stamped on our kids’ birth certificates. The flash new hospital will boast 32 beds in the maternity wing, with no less than 14 birthing suites. It is all single rooms (hallelujah!) and each birthing suite has a spa bath for mums, a private ensuite with double-headed shower, and facilities so partners can stay overnight. This is wonderful news for our region. Nambour Hospital has always had the most beautiful nurses and doctors, but we all heard the horror stories of mums labouring in cupboards and all over the place because there was simply not enough room. Our local mums and dads deserve a private room to recover and enjoy that once-in-a-lifetime moment of bonding with bub. Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service chief executive Kevin Hegarty is proud of his new baby. With reason. “Nambour is an older facility obviously, so yes the design at the University Hospital is
very contemporary”, says Mr Hegarty. “And yes it will have all single rooms but the most exciting thing is we will have the capability to care for more premature babies than what we can at the moment. At the moment we can handle the delivery of babies from around 33 weeks but we will now be able to do gestation periods from as low as 28 weeks. So at the moment those mums have to go to Brisbane to deliver but soon they will be able to stay on the Coast,” he adds. And of course, having a baby does not always go as smoothly as it does in the movies so if a mum is having a rough time, the solace of a private room is a godsend after the craziness that is labour. You want to be able to leak and squirt and pace the floors in private. You do not need to know the lady in the bed next to you had 13 stitches and will probably never want to make out again after giving birth to a baby the size of a watermelon. You do not want to be woken up when your roommate turns on the lights to feed her bubba, because you are already a walking zombie. I am so happy that all women on the Coast will now be afforded this privilege of privacy. The hospital is such a wonderful asset for our region. I am so excited about it as more of our family and friends will have the best of care. And if you are like me and stutter and stammer over just how exactly to say ‘Birtinya’, then just go with ‘Kawana’. I am thankful the powers that be didn’t go with the bordering suburb of Parrearra.
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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o tell you the honest truth, I’ve never given too much thought to the climate change debate. Having developed a healthy mistrust of politicians, all I can see is one big money grab all in the name of saving the planet. We’re told that fossil fuel polluters are the devil incarnate and if we don’t start taxing big business, our great grandchildren won’t have a planet to live on. On a recent holiday, a bunch of us from the Sunshine Coast decided to get all adventurous and visit the Antarctic. I guess we expected your typical cruise experience along with nice scenery. We did of course see great scenery and wildlife, but the highlight was travelling with a highly skilled team of global experts on all things polar. Throughout the ten days, scientists, glaciologists, historians and wildlife experts passionately conveyed their relationship to this incredible continent. One memory that sticks with me was a conversation I had with the ship’s glaciologist. This 30-something French woman knew a lot about ice. In a casual chat one night I asked what I thought was a reasonable question. I said, “Do you believe that global warming is man-made or just part of the cycle of climate change that occurs naturally as it has many times throughout history?” She looked at me like I was an idiot. She then went on to ask (in a very animated way) if I realised polar ice both in the Antarctic
and the Arctic regions is currently melting 30 times faster than any other time in history? Glaciers and the polar ice shelves that hold the continental ice in place, are deteriorating rapidly and the wildlife isn’t coping. This is the heartbreaking reality that impassions the people working in Antarctica and the Arctic Circle. We’ve all heard about the massive decline in the Arctic’s polar bear population. Equally sad is the effect on Antarctica’s penguins as rain replaces the dry
“This 30-something French woman knew a lot about ice” snow, killing thousands of unprepared chicks from pneumonia. In the past few weeks it’s been revealed that an ice shelf the size of Trinidad and Tobago will soon separate from Antarctica. This will lead to further destabilisation of glacial ice causing sea levels to rise. Returning from Antarctica, I now care a lot less about what produces climate change. It seems to me that irrespective of the cause, we simply need to find a way to address it. Walking around penguin colonies littered with dead chicks is confronting, but it pales into insignificance compared to watching the coastal towns of the Sunshine Coast eventually end up underwater.
Bill Darby is a businessman and general manager of Caloundra’s Rumba Beach Resort. He has an extensive career in the tourism industry. For more visit billdarby.com.au.
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COUNTDOWN TO MAJOR SUPER CHANGES Darryl Watt is from Ord Minnett in Buderim.
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e have previously discussed in this column the major changes to superannuation coming into effect from
July 1, 2017. Given the relatively short time frame for you to take advantage of the more generous current superannuation regulations, it is important that we briefly recap the coming changes and possible strategies to implement prior to July. The concessional contribution cap will reduce to $25,000 per year. It is important that you review your employer contributions, including salary sacrifice to super, to ensure that not only do you take advantage of the higher concessional
contribution limit this financial year, but also that you do not exceed the lower limit next financial year. Those people employed by large corporations who provide generous extra super contributions by matching additional contributions that the employee may make, will need to review if they should start making non-concessional contributions from July 1, to ensure they continue to take full advantage of the extra employer contributions. This is a complex area but one that requires your careful attention. Currently the earnings and capital gains tax on the assets backing a Transition to Retirement (TTR) pension are tax free. However, from July 1, earnings and realised capital gains on assets supporting TTR pensions are assessable to the super fund. The pension payments a person receives remain tax free from age 60. Prior to July, it is important to review if you have satisfied a full condition of release and have the ability to convert your TTR pension to a regular account based pension, where the earnings of the fund
“The concessional contribution cap will reduce to $25,000 per year”
will remain tax free. If you do not satisfy a full condition of release, you should review if a TTR pension is still appropriate for you or if the funds are better in a superannuation accumulation account. Another major change is the reduction in the non-concessional contribution cap (NCC) to $100,000 per year from the current limit of $180,000. It may be possible under current regulations for an individual to bring forward two years’ worth of contributions and make a NCC of $540,000, prior to the end of this financial year. The final four months of this financial year provide the opportunity for some people to take advantage of the current relatively generous superannuation regulation – but you must act quickly.
Darryl Watt is a Representative of Ord Minnett Limited, AFS Licence 237121 and Ord Minnett Financial Planning Pty Ltd, AFS Licence 237122. This article contains general financial advice only and does not consider your personal circumstances. Before acquiring a product you should determine its suitability to you by reading the relevant product disclosure statement. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
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OUR 50TH YEAR
HOME, HOME ON THE RANGE While arts and crafts and tourism now weaves a common thread through the Blackall Range towns, Maleny, Montville and Mapleton grew up quite separately, writes DOT WHITTINGTON.
THIS MONTH IN HISTORY
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Noosa Shire was officially declared on March 10, 1910. James Duke was elected first shire chairman on April 22. Five of the nine councillors were residents of the southern part of the shire who pushed for the office to be on the Cooroy Memorial Hall reserve. They hastily began building as ratepayers in the northern and central part of the shire were petitioning the Home Secretary for the office to be in Pomona. On November 29, 1910, Pomona won and the chambers remained there until December 1980.
Landsborough–Maleny Road 1922, Montville–Flaxton Road 1900 and bullock teams haul wagons from Landsborough station into Maleny about 1901
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fine timber on the Blackall Range he took passage with his wife and three children up the coast. The family and their belongings were landed on the beach and brought by bullock wagon to the bottom of the range, whence they walked, carrying their belongings up what was probably a track made by the Aborigines, up the Razorback ridge”. Maleny, at the southern end of the range, was closest to the penal settlement of Moreton Bay and was the first port of call for timber-getters. Lured by the promise of cedar, ‘red gold’, they made the first tracks up the slopes through dense scrub from Mellum Creek (Landsborough). Felled timber was hauled by bullock teams to the brink of the range and rolled down the slopes in ‘shutes’. When 21-year-old William Smith and his 20-year-old brother Thomas were sent by their father to look for land to grow bananas in 1889, they took the train as far as it was constructed, to Caboolture, then a Cobb and Co coach to Woombye where they stayed overnight.
In the morning they set off for Petrie Creek (Nambour) and then travelled the 18 kilometres to what would become Mapleton, on foot, carrying heavy swags up rough, steep timber tracks to Dulong. From there it was straight up to the top, 427 metres above sea level. The only tracks had been cut by the surveyors and it took them two days to beat their way through the thick scrub to the top. David Williams married the Smith brothers’ sister Amy in 1892, and it is said that when they were returning from their honeymoon, the passenger trains made only infrequent trips. They rode in a coal hopper to Landsborough and then walked, with their belongings, to Mapleton. Not surprisingly, the Smith brothers led early settlers in clearing a road up the range. By 1895, there was a rough track used by drays, carts and wagons loaded with fruit until a road from Nambour to Mapleton was cleared and levelled in 1900. A year later, a road was made from Mapleton through Flaxton to Montville and the Montville-Palmwoods Road opened in 1929.
DID YOU KNOW? Early Mapleton settler David Williams, while on a mail delivery, broke a strong shoot off a pear tree to use as a riding whip. He stuck it in the ground on the roadside near his slab hut. It was to become Mapleton’s historic pear tree (pictured above). It was blown over in October 1979 after 80 years of bearing large crops of stewing pears. 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.
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Frenzal Rhomb’s Lindsay McDougall talks to Roxanne McCarty-O’Kane about making it through more than two decades of rocking out.
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he fast-paced life of a punk rock band is something Lindsay “The Doctor” McDougall thrives on. From broken limbs to damaged instruments, McDougall has seen it all inside the mosh pit of the countless gigs he has performed alongside his Frenzal Rhomb bandmates. The iconic Aussie outfit formed 25 years ago and were set to perform at the inaugural Monsoon RockStock festival on March 4. It was ironic that weeks before the cancellation of the festival, McDougall told My Weekly Preview that his band was an 'Achilles heel' for festivals. “We played Livid in Brisbane and then it turned out to be the last one ever. We were also in the line-up for the last Big Day Out and the last Homebake and we were set to play Soundwave when they announced that it was cancelled. “Maybe we are the Achilles heel, but we hope we will have
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the opposite effect this time.” Sadly, it was not meant to be, with festival organiser Jacob Stewart pulling the plug on the festival due to rising costs and poor ticket sales. McDougall quips the band has been successfully “destroying things” for a quarter of a decade, but hopes to make it up to fans when their latest album is released in April. “I’ve had bits of my guitar broken off and ended up missing a couple of tuning pegs at a gig because there was no wall between us and the crowd. “Guys see that as the perfect opportunity to get up and put their arms around us and have a sing along. It is just guys, because the ladies are too smart to do it. “I feel bad for some blokes, because they push their way to the front of the crowd and do their best to get up on stage and that’s as far as they’ve planned and they don’t quite know what do to, so they end up doing a bit of a Dude-Where’s-My-Car style dance and then the stage guys walk them off out of pity.” McDougall also recalls the event where their drummer broke his arm during a stage dive before their set was over. “We had random guys coming up on stage to help us get through the rest of our songs,” he says. “He has a bionic arm now, so it’s invincible.”
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ENJOY THE GREATEST HITS OF THE EVERLY BROTHERS AND BUDDY HOLLY For the first time in Australia, rock ‘n’ roll fans can celebrate all the classics and number one hits of The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly in one amazing concert. The magical sounds of The Everly Brothers come alive again with Australia's multi award-winning vocal harmony duo, the internationally renowned Robertson Brothers. Australian Scot Robin will showcase the unique talents that made him an international sensation as he performs Holly classics. You will be sure to be on your feet and dancing in the aisles. The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly in Concert will be at The Events Centre, Caloundra on March 4 at 8pm. Tickets are $69.90 and are available at theeventscentre.com.au.
A Musical Affair boasts an outstanding local cast of Helen Duffy, Sarah Sullivan (pictured), Grant and Julie Marks, Helen and Colin Butcher with pianist Neil Booth piano and bassist Ed Bettega. Items will include many numbers from popular musicals such as The Boy from Oz, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Spamalot and
favourites from famous artists such as Peggy Lee, Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland. This soiree format will begin with a complimentary glass of bubbly with elegant gourmet canapes at interval. A Musical Affair will be performed at the Caloundra Chorale and Theatre Company, 3 Piringa Street, Wurtulla on March 17 and 18 at 7.30pm and March 19 at 2pm. A special preview night will be held on March 15 at 7.30pm. Tickets are $25 or $20 for the preview show. To book, contact Annette on 5491 4973.
LONG LUNCH TAKES ON CARNIVALE FEEL
The Eumundi Rotary Long Lunch will take on a carnivale feel this year under the iconic fig trees, with a brightly decorated venue and gorgeous food to match. The Rotary Club of Eumundi is hosting the event to raise money for the Cittamani Hospice and Hummingbird House. The three-course lunch will be prepared by Eumundi international chefs Andy Dundas of The Figtree and Ned Nolan from The Bohemian Bungalow, and celebrity chef Matt Golinski will be giving a cooking demonstration. Music will be provided by The Doo Wop Dolls and Associates – based on a unique harmony group, whose arrangements of popular songs include their very own take
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on the music of carnivale. Door and raffle prizes, auctions and a best carnivale mask prize will keep everybody hopping and further support this fundraising event. Tickets are $60 per person, of which $30 is tax deductible and will be supported by a tax receipt. The funds raised will help continue the outstanding work of providing nursing care and support to the terminally ill. The Eumundi Rotary Long Lunch will be on March 12 from 11am. Tickets are $60 and are available from ticketbo.com.au. For more information, contact Les Godwin on 0411 877 346 or email les@davidsondem.com.au.
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JOAN, JEAN AND SHIRLEY’S OVERNIGHT CHOC CHIA PUDDINGS There is nothing like finishing off the day with a sneaky treat. The crew at Source Bulk Foods in The Big Top Shopping Centre have shared their recipe for chocolate chia puddings so you can have a little indulgence while still being healthy. The recipe was provided by three of their regular customers. Ingredients: • 1 ½ cup of additive-free coconut milk • 1/3 cup of Australian chia seeds • 3 tablespoons raw cacao powder Method: • 1 teaspoon organic ground cinnamon 1. Add all ingredients into a large bowl and mix until • 2 tablespoons raw honey or six to eight combined (a blender can be used for a smoother organic pitted dates, chopped mousse-like texture) • A pinch of salt 2. Pour into individual serving glasses and place in • Organic cacao nibs and super fruits mix to the fridge overnight decorate 3. Serve with desired toppings and fresh fruit. Following their 2015 sell-out performances of Sleeping Beauty, Moscow Ballet La Classique makes a triumphant return to Caloundra with its spectacular performance of Swan Lake. From the moonlit lake where elegant swans silently glide to the magnificent opulence of the palace ballroom, Odile, the temptress in a cloud of black tulle provides a ravishing counterpoint to the purity and innocence of Odette, the beautiful swan queen. In this two-act performance of Swan Lake, the illustrious Moscow Ballet La Classique takes this story to the next level. The Moscow Ballet La Classique will perform Swan Lake at The Events Centre on March 10 at 7.30pm. Tickets are available at theeventscentre.com.au.
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PLUG IN AND TAKE OFF The BMW i3 94Ah Range Extender is like the Tardis – small on the outside, roomy on the inside and it will take you as far as you need to go on one recharge. Words: Peter Atkinson, AAP.
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BMW’s i3 makes you feel good by what it doesn’t do. It doesn’t use any petrol, for a start (well, most of the time). It doesn’t produce any carbon emissions (again, most of the time). And it doesn’t make any sound. And because of all
that, it doesn’t have any noticeable impact on our fragile environment. Yet it’s quietly changing the way a number of Australians think about their private transportation. The electric i3 is now three years on the
market – and recently underwent a facelift that delivered a number of improvements. Key among those is a boost in the distance it can travel between battery recharges. Which also boosts the amount you can enjoy those features listed above. BMW boasts that it now has 100,000 electric-powered vehicles on the road globally – including 60,000 i3s and about 10,000 of its larger, futuristic-looking i8 sports cars. The remainder fall under the Bavarian brand’s range of so-called “i-performance” machines – effectively hybrid models with plug-in charging capacity that can run largely on electric power during the week and revert to conventional petrol power when the journeys are longer. BMW is promising more plug-in models plus pure electric Minis and BMW X3 models over the next couple of years. In the meantime, though, the use of ‘range extender’ engines as a backup to pure electric power is a useful and credible stopgap. And in that context, this updated i3 represents a substantial leap forward. Thanks to a co-operative effort between BMW and electronics giant Samsung, battery capacity has been greatly expanded to allow the i3 to travel more than 200km on a full charge. If you choose the optional rangeextender generator engine (a $6000 option) you can stretch your combined range to almost 350km, which is as far as most families
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MOTORING would be likely to travel in one hit. The car can then be recharged in one of three ways – at home using BMW’s recommended I Wallbox (delivering 80 per cent charge in eight hours); at a dedicated recharging station (80 per cent charge in four hours) or via a conventional home powerpoint (80 per cent charged in 14 hours). How does the cost compare? Well, it’s estimated that electric vehicles cost about 4.5 cents per kilometre to run (versus about $15 cents/km for a typical petrol vehicle) – based on an electricity cost of 35 cents per kilowatt hour. That means a full 200km charge will add about $10 to your electricity bill. The new model is, rather unromantically, called the i3 94Ah (representing 94 Amperehours) – and our test machine came with the option of an additional range extender generator engine. That means a premium price of $71,900 plus onroads – with i3 prices starting at $63,900 for the entry-level model. It was one of the more interesting road tests we’ve done recently. The design, while not exactly pretty, is deceptive. At first glance it looks tiny – not quite Smart car-like, but you’d swear it’s got the dimensions of the smallest city cars. Yet put it beside one of those little hatchbacks and the Beemer is taller and wider than you might imagine. Those compact exterior dimensions
conceal a surprisingly spacious interior. The unusual ‘suicide’ doors at the rear – so called because they hinge at the back and open from the front – provide wide open access to the two rear seats. There’s 260 litres of cargo space in the rear – 1100 with the rear seats folded down – plus another handy 35L beneath the front bonnet if needed. The cockpit design is also a distinct departure from convention – more bitsy than the cohesive look typical of this brand – and using weight-saving and environmentallyfriendly materials not found elsewhere in the BMW range. Seat trims include recycled polyester and 40 percent pure wool; sustainable eucalyptus is used on feature panels all aluminium used
in the car’s construction is recycled. It’s a fun thing to drive – although not necessarily in the typical BWM style. Acceleration is surprising, thanks to 250Nm of torque and 125 kilowatts – which is instantly available because of the electric propulsion setup. It whizzes to the speed limit in just over seven seconds. Its handling is competent but not up to the razor-sharp standard we’ve come to expect from Bavarian machines. Turned sharply into corners it feels prone to understeer – a trait magnified by the very skinny rubber on the i3 – necessary to reduce rolling resistance as part of its energy-saving mission. It is a breeze to park with its tight 9.8m turning circle. Ride is generally good but occasionally a little choppy over rough or undulating surfaces – again a product of its tallish design and short wheelbase. There are three driving modes – but no Sport mode we’ve come to expect from BMWs. In standard Comfort mode the driver has access to the car’s full performance potential – but switch to Eco Pro and power output is restricted.
In full Eco Pro Plus mode, all ancillary services are disabled and performance even further dialled back. Our week in the i3 ended up with almost 300km covered – one overnight recharge from the standard electric plug in our garage – and we handed it back with about 55km charge still remaining. Best of all, not a drop out of the petrol tank. You have to feel good about that.
BMW i3 94Ah RANGE EXTENDER HOW BIG? Its short, nimble design makes it the ideal city car – yet all four occupants get more than enough room in its airy, glassy cabin. It’s a breeze to park, too.
HOW FAST? It will burn off most rivals away from the lights, thanks to the instantly-available thrust of its electric motors. Top speed is limited to 150km/h.
HOW THIRSTY? Thirsty? Well, not at all unless you exceed the 200km limit of its batteries. We averaged 0L/100km during our week-long test – honestly.
HOW MUCH? It’s not cheap considering its size – with even the cheapest i3 costing more than $60-grand. Still, it’s well equipped – and think of all the money you’ll save on petrol.
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he Concept X-Class powerful adventurer touched down in Melbourne for the first time early last week. It’s a sign that preparations are underway for the highly anticipated release of the new Mercedes-Benz X-Class in 2018. Following on from its October launch in Stockholm Sweden last year, the Concept X-Class was flown in from Germany for a number of promotional activities, including a series of photo shoots which placed the vehicle in typical Australian settings. The photos will be used for various promotional materials supporting the launch activities. It also featured at the Mercedes-Benz Vans Australia
and New Zealand National Dealer Conference held in Melbourne. The dealer network received a detailed briefing on the vehicle from Christian Pohl, global head of product management and marketing for X-Class, who was also in the country supporting the local team ahead of next year’s official arrival. Managing director Mercedes-Benz Vans Australia and New Zealand Diane Tarr says: “Australia and New Zealand are critical markets for the success of the X-Class.” “The concept has been flown from Germany so our dealers can get a detailed briefing about the vehicle and continue their preparation for a successful launch of the X-Class in 2018.”
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The Suzuki Baleno has been awarded 2016 Australia’s Best Cars Award: Light Category. Judged by the Australian Automobile Association, the Baleno GL competed against 12 other vehicles in its category and received the Australia’s Best Cars award. Launched in Australia in July 2016, the Baleno set out to redefine great value compact motoring with a car that has plenty of space and great styling, which impressed the award judges. The Baleno GL also adds standard tech equipment such as a reversing camera, satellite navigation and apple car play.
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enowned as the most distinctive contemporary residence in the sought-after Jackson Hole in Wyoming, USA, Aspensong rests on 35 private acres. The modest four-bedroom home with six bathrooms is listed at Christie’s International Real Estate for US$18 million (around AUD $23.5 million). The ranch has been designed to bring the outdoors in, with every room situated to take advantage of the awe-inspiring views with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass walls opening to an impressive valley panorama. The central living space creates a central heart, connecting the two wings of the residence. The north wing offers a guest suite, master suite and conservatory, while the west wing features two guest suites and a media room. The separate owner’s level offers an office and library while the master bedroom is complete with his-and-hers bath. The area of the Crescent H Ranch, which Aspensong resides within, includes blue-ribbon fishing, hiking, horse and cross-country ski trails, as well as forest access. Images: Christie’s International Real Estate.
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Demand continues to grow for property near the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, which is set to open next month. In the past 18 months, the RGD Group has sold 200 waterfront apartments across four projects, all of them adjacent to the new hospital. Their latest projects, Salt at Oceanside and North Shore Oceanside Kawana have sold out prior to completion. Oceanside Property Sales/RGD Group sales and marketing manager Gail Hunter says astute investors are attracted to the area, wanting to secure their future in the largest health precinct currently under construction in the Southern Hemisphere. “Since the hospital opened for training, there has been an influx of enquiries from both local investors and owner occupiers, to interstate and overseas buyers who realise the value and convenience of living within walking distance of the massive health precinct,” she says. “Medical professionals and savvy investors looking for a healthy investment are snapping up the waterfront apartments, realising that the thousands of hospital shift workers will need accommodation close to their work.” Construction of Waterline at Oceanside, at the end of Shine Court, will begin at the end of the month. Waterline has 60 one, two and threebedroom dual key apartments and the demand has reached fever pitch, with all but a couple of apartments sold off the plan. Aquarius at Oceanside, in Bright Place, is also selling fast. Oceanside Management Principal Rob Gowland says these projects are perfectly timed to provide accommodation near the new health precinct. “With vacancy rates on the Sunshine Coast tightening and the region experiencing one of the fastest population growth rates in Australia, we will be heavily supporting the Sunshine Coast University Hospitals with accommodation whilst providing high returns for our investors,” he says. myweeklypreview.com.au
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Stylish inner city waterfront home within our Trinity Precinct at 11 Meridien Drive. Stylish architectural features give this home strong street appeal. Inside the large open plan living area flows onto a northerly alfresco space with panoramic views across the lake. • A private and spacious master bedroom includes a large ensuite, separate walk in robe and balcony overlooking the water. • A well appointed kitchen features within the living area, offering plenty of prep and work space, stone bench tops and quality appliances. • A second media room upstairs separates the master suite from the other three carpeted
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Call Scott on 0402 079 271 or Penny on 0434 006 144 S U N S H I N EC OV E R E A LT Y.C O M * Images are presented for illustration purposes only.
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AUCTION NOTHING COMPARES – YOUR PERSONAL RESORT AWAITS 33-37 Turnbull Place, Tanawha Backdropped by native rainforest at the end of Turnbull Place is an impressive private residence unlike any other on the coast. Set on an immense 4,002m2 lot this property redefines modern luxury living. With first rate finishes throughout there’s no mistaking that this is an address where the finer things in life are meant to be enjoyed. If you’ve been searching for the one property that ticks all the boxes, then here it is. From the full media room, to the generous sized office with separate entry, the exquisite master bedroom, to the private guest suite, the ‘shed’ that will house 12 cars, the stunning 20 metre heated in ground pool and jumbo outdoor spa... the list goes on and on. There is really only one way to appreciate this contemporary beauty, and that’s by inspecting in person. Call Craig Porter now.
• 4,002m (one acre) of all useable land • Room to house 14 cars • Stunning 20m inground, heated pool • Sonis music system and Bticino integrated system throughout • Full sized media room • Separate over-sized office with own entry • Stunning contemporary masterpiece10/10 • An opportunity not to be missed
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AUCTION PEACE AND TRANQUILITY - 11 ACRES - MUST BE SOLD 16 Kentish Road, Kiels Mountain Located just 10 minutes drive to Maroochydore, Buderim or Nambour sits this centrally positioned 11 acre property which is loaded with potential. Already boasting an annual rental income of approximately $40K with plenty of scope to increase if you wish. A covered breezeway connects the main home to a 2 bedroom cottage with another studio and liveable shed located in their own separate part of the property, giving all, the sense of privacy and isolation You may even want to investigate further development or eco-style resort facilities.
8 Bed | 5 Bath | 8 Car • 11 acres • Private and peaceful • Massive further potential • 10 minutes to CBD • Potential income • Great for entertaining • An opportunity not to be missed
Auction: On Site, Saturday March 11th at 11am Inspect: Saturday 10-10.45am Megan Murray 0414 734 929 Craig Porter 0411 554 880
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RESORT STYLE LIVING IN THE PRESTIGIOUS ST KITTS 57/7 Grand Parade, Kawana Island Embrace the tranquillity and lifestyle the Sunshine Coast has to offer in this exceptional penthouse in the prestigious St Kitts apartment complex. This perfectly positioned north facing penthouse with panoramic water views, mooring and multiple private entertaining areas, could be the home of your dreams. Award winning restaurants, the billion-dollar health precinct, kilometres of waterfront walk/bikeways and a limitless choice of beautiful pristine beaches are only moments away. Secure your piece of paradise in one of Kawana Islands most enviable and sought after locations today.
3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car • Stunning water views • North facing aspect • Resort style spa facilities • Enviable waterfront lifestyle • Mooring facilities • Stroll to restaurants and shopping • Private entertaining areas
Price: $865,000 Inspect: Saturday 1-1.30pm Karen Jones 0405 122 526
AUCTION THIS SATURDAY! LAST CHANCE TO SECURE PRIME WATERFRONT 1 Cowiebank Place, Pelican Waters You just can’t buy these positions any more! Size of land and location are no longer available. An investment opportunity that will just keep on giving. 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.
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 From 11.30am Kerri Johnston 0412 580 184 Anne Wallace 0418 769 466
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UNIQUE FLOOR PLANS Designed to suit both owner-occupiers or investors A separate metered and lockable 3rd bedroom provides dual income potential A huge demand for accommodation with the completion of the 450 bed, $2B Sunshine Coast University Hospital 1 & 2 bedroom designs also available from $340,000 Buy now with 10% deposit, settle mid 2018
dual entry = dual income
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PROPERTY
UPCOMING AUCTIONS
MARKET TRACKER
Here’s a preview of hot auctions taking place on the Sunshine Coast in the next seven days:
A list of what’s recently sold on the Coast: 11 CORAL CRESCENT, CALOUNDRA WEST
8 WAKE COURT, BIRTINYA
$475,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car
Auction of site Saturday March 4 @ 9am
RealWay Property Consultants Caloundra,
Platinum Properties 5437 8806
Graeme Palmer
Steve Kealey 0437 935 369 10 ADORI STREET, CURRIMUNDI 1 COWIEBANK PLACE, PELICAN WATERS Auction on site Saturday March 4 @ 12pm Next Property Group 1300 400 777
8 Wake Court, Birtinya
$469,000 / 4 bed, 1 bath, 2 car RealWay Property Consultants Caloundra,
AUCTION RESULTS
James Reynolds
16 Keppelgrove Drive, Sippy Downs
Kerri Johnston 0412 580 184 Anne Wallace 0418 769 466
The easiest way to check out
30 WENTWORTH PARADE, GOLDEN BEACH
11 HOMESTEAD DRIVE, LITTLE MOUNTAIN
the latest auction results. Email
$515,127 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car
$735,000 / 4 bed, 3 bath, 5 car
auctions@myweeklypreview.com.au
RealWay Property Consultants Caloundra,
16 KEPPELGROVE DRIVE, SIPPY DOWNS Auction on site Saturday March 4 @ 12pm Platinum Properties 5437 8806 Steve Kealey 0437 935 369
Darren Ide 21 UNDARA AVE, BUDDINA
RealWay Property Consultants Caloundra, Darren Ide
SOLD FOR $815,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Team Godwin 5444 0258
24 GIRRAWEEN DRIVE, NAMBOUR
Minka Jenkins 0488 550 063 $375,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car 109 COGILL ROAD, BUDERIM Carolans First National Nambour, Tony Bennett
Passed in / 5 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Harcourts Buderim 5445 2777 Jarrad McCarthy 0410 052 219
149 HOWARD STREET, NAMBOUR
11 WIAN STREET, BUDERIM
$440,000 / 8 bed, 2 bath, 3 car
SOLD FOR $580,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car
Carolans First National Nambour, Tony Bennett
Belle Property Buderim 5445 6722
11 Wian Street, Buderim
Bevan Horsnell 0412 512 257
1 Cowiebank Place, Pelican Waters
*As supplied by contributing real estate agencies
elderswoombye.com.au
83 Ballinger Road Buderim • • • • •
Family home with room to expand Brush Box timber floors throughout Colonial charm; Established gardens Spacious kitchen & bedrooms Large under cover deck capturing beautiful breezes
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Elders Woombye, 12 Blackall Street, Woombye , 5442 1855
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NOBODY WORLD SELLS SELLS NOBODY IN IN THE THE WORLD MORE THAN RE/MAX.* RE/MAX. MORE REAL REAL ESTATE ESTATE THAN GLASSHOUSE MOUNTAINS, 16 Bonato Road
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Inspect: Saturday and Sunday 1-1:30pm Price: Offers under $750,000
Mount Tibrogargan, inspections are a must..
Michael Berry 0407 913 773
This immaculate homestead creates a lifestyle that you have always dreamt of. Relax
• 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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• 3 spacious living areas, quality kitchen equipped with gas cooking • 4 generous sized bedrooms main with large walk-in robe and ensuite • Approximately 25 minutes to Caloundra and 45 minutes to Brisbane CBD
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Price: Offers over $850,000 Inspect: Saturday 10:00 - 10:45am www.outstandingagents.com.au Steve Perry 0418 711 955 9 Sharon Heays 0499 205 409 RE/MAX Property Sales
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Auction: Saturday 18th March 5.00pm, on site Inspect: Saturday 12-12:45pm www.realtyexcellence.com.au ID: 17526125 Darren Rix 0416 188 259 RE/MAX Realty Excellence
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4 2 2 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 Price High $700,000 • 3 other bedrooms built around a childrens retreat and 2nd bathroom • Entertainers kitchen, good storage and bench space with 900mm oven Internet ID 3157586 • Media room, study, ducted air conditioning plus 2.7m to 3m ceilings Steve Kealey 0437 935 369
R O I R ION P D CT L SOO AU T 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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his immaculate property provides the space to enjoy privacy, but also boasts the convenience of being two minutes drive from the Bruce Highway. The spacious home sits on almost three quarters of an acre with views of Mount Tibrogargan. There is a large north-east facing deck, a 6.5m x 9m shed plus room for pool. Inside are three spacious living areas, ducted air conditioning, a quality kitchen equipped with gas cooking and four generously sized bedrooms. The main bedroom features a large walk in robe and ensuite. The home is only 25 minutes drive to Caloundra.
16 BONATO ROAD, GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS 4 bed, 2 bath, 6 car Offers Under $750,000 RE/MAX Property Sales 5470 7000 Michael Berry 0407 913 773
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PROPERTY
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2/18 Blackall St, WOOMBYE
5442 1888
OPEN FOR INSPECTIONS & BEST BUYS
WATERFRONT WONDER If it’s location, lifestyle and views you are looking for then this premium positioned waterfront property is ideal. Nestled away from the hustle and bustle in a private cul-de-sac, set on 1465 square meters, this home has four large bedrooms, three bathrooms and multiple living and dining areas. The central hub of the home is an oversized kitchen with granite preparation areas, island bench and breakfast bar. The open plan design blends with the outdoor entertaining and pool on the water’s edge. The grassed area is ideal for kids and dogs to play overlooking the expansive canal vista. Other features include office, laundry, garden shed and pontoon with jet ski winch.
1 COWIEBANK PLACE, PELICAN WATERS 4 bed, 3 bath, 3 car Auction on site Saturday March 4 @ 12pm Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Kerri Johnston 0412 580 184 Anne Wallace 0418 769 466
WOOMBYE: 26 McCarthy St Sat 11-11.40 Home with mountain views and located within walking distance to Woombye. Set on a 1,042m2 block, 3brms, 2bath + form. Lounge + family room + office with sep. entrance and room for trailer or boat. Mid to High $400,000s DIDDILLIBAH: 18 Brookfield St Sat 11-11.40 Dual Living On Over 1 Acre at the end of cul de sac. 2 separate residences joined by covered walkway. Dual living possibilities, extra income potential or a super sized family home for those needing more space. 5brms, 3 bathrooms, 3 car accommodation. Situated on a lush, leafy, private 4897m2 at the end of a dress circle cul de sac. Well established landscaped gardens, Verandahs with north aspect. Rare opportunity. Buyers in the high $500,000s WOOMBYE: 18 McCarthy Dr Sat 12-12.40 NEW LISTING! 3brm home + 2bathrooms in a prime Woombye position. Modern 2pac kitchen, family room, sunroom + formal lounge, air con throughout + 2 car accomm. Will not Last!! Buyers in the low $400,000s WOOMBYE: 86 Plantation Rise Dr Sat 12-12.40 Many impressive features throughout this immaculate family home. Set on an 842m2 block, with outdoor living and entertaining and ig pool. The home features 4 brms, 2 bath, 4 living areas (internally & externally), butlers pantry, caesar stone benchs, rainwater tanks, solar + many more features. A very modern, sophisticated home situated in a very convenient positions, easy access to schools, transport, shops and services. Priced to sell. Buyers low to mid $600,000’s COES CREEK: 44 Kerrs Lane Sat 1-1.40 2 Family home situated on a 1,464m block. Prime position. 4brms, 2bath, 2car accomm + 2 c/port. Large o/plan living dining + family room. Fantastic north aspect, double brick, private and many extra features. $495,000 Priced to sell NAMBOUR: 10-12 Mill Lane Sat 1-1.40 Selling Fast! Only few available. 3 and 2 bedroom townhouses available, ensuited, car accommodation, great design. Located to all conveniences. Selling from $349,900. Retail space also for sale, ideal position (tenanted). $259,000
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TV GUIDE
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NINE (CH5)
WIN (CH8)
SBS (CH3)
FRIDAY
6.45pm One Plus One. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 QI. (M) 8.30 Broadchurch. (M) Hardy and Miller investigate a sexual assault case. 9.20 Miniseries: Black Work. (M) 10.10 The Weekly. (M)
6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE The Help. (2011) (M) Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer. Three women build an unlikely friendship. 11.30 To Be Advised.
6pm Nine News. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 1. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Wests Tigers. From ANZ Stadium, Sydney. 9.30 MOVIE Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. (2011) (M) Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg.
6pm WIN News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Living Room. Hosted by Amanda Keller. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) Guests include Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. 9.30 To Be Advised. 11.10 The Project.
6pm Food Safari. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Preston To Swinton. Presented by Michael Portillo. 8.35 MOVIE Brokeback Mountain. (2005) (M) Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway. Two young men form a close bond.
SATURDAY
6pm Compass. 6.30 Gardening Australia. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) 8.30 Call The Midwife. (M) Violet puts her shop in Fred’s care. 9.30 New Tricks. (PG) Ted investigates a city trader’s death. 10.30 Newton’s Law. (M)
6pm Seven News. 7.00 MOVIE King Kong. (2005) (PG) Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody. Explorers investigate the legend of a giant gorilla. 10.40 To Be Advised. 11.40 The Goldbergs. (PG) Adam attends a baseball game with his dad.
6pm Nine News. 7.00 MOVIE Grown Ups. (2010) (PG) Adam Sandler, David Spade, Chris Rock. 9.00 MOVIE The Wedding Ringer. (2015) (MA15+) Kevin Hart, Josh Gad, Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting. 11.00 MOVIE Get Shorty. (1995) (MA15+)
6pm Bondi Rescue. (PG) 6.30 MOVIE Ice Age 2: The Meltdown. (2006) (PG) 8.20 MOVIE Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb. (2014) Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Owen Wilson. 10.20 To Be Advised. 11.00 48 Hours. (M)
6.30pm SBS World News. 7.35 The Supervet. (PG) Professor Noel Fitzpatrick treats a Saint Bernard. 8.30 MOVIE Borat. (2006) (MA15+) Sacha Baron Cohen, Ken Davitian, Luenell. A Kazakh TV personality visits the US. 10.00 Soccer. EPL.
SUNDAY
6pm Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery: Colin Hay. (PG) 6.30 My Year 12 Life. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.40 Grand Designs. (PG) Hosted by Kevin McCloud. 8.30 Vera. (M) Part 1 of 4. 10.00 Strike A Pose.
6pm Seven News. 7.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 8.30 Sunday Night. Hosted by Melissa Doyle. 9.30 The Blacklist. (MA15+) A new case arrives at Liz’s doorstep. 10.30 Training Day. (M) 11.30 Dynamo: Magician Impossible. (PG)
6pm Nine News. 7.00 Married At First Sight. (PG) 8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.30 Lethal Weapon. (M) A young model is murdered. 10.30 Outback Wrangler: Big Croc. (PG) 11.30 Better Late Than Never. (PG)
6pm Family Feud: Sunday. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.00 I’m A Celebrity‌ Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 8.40 Bull. (M) The founder of a trial consulting ďŹ rm uses unusual methods. 9.40 24: Legacy. (M) 10.40 Homeland. (M) 11.30 48 Hours. (M)
6.30pm SBS World News. 7.35 The Lost Tribes Of Humanity. 8.30 Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras. Coverage of the Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras. 10.25 MOVIE The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert. (1994) (M)
MONDAY
6pm Pointless. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. Hosted by Sarah Ferguson. 9.20 Media Watch. (PG) Hosted by Paul Barry. 9.35 Q&A.
6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.00 Bride And Prejudice: The Forbidden Weddings. (M) Charity and Phoebe have a country wedding. 10.10 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell. (M)
6pm Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. The couples’ families come face-to-face. 9.00 House Husbands. (PG) Nick’s dark past catches up with him. 10.00 Botched. (M) 11.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (MA15+)
6pm WIN News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity‌ Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 9.00 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M) 9.40 Life In Pieces. (PG) 10.10 Life In Pieces. 10.40 The Odd Couple. (PG) 11.40 WIN News.
6pm Food Safari. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Michael Mosley: Trust Me, I’m A Doctor. 8.30 Greece With Simon Reeve. (PG) Part 2 of 2. 9.35 Bear Grylls: Britain’s Biggest Adventures: Wales. (PG) Part 1 of 3. 10.30 SBS News.
TUESDAY
6pm Pointless. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Brian Cox: Life Of A Universe: Creation. Part 1 of 2. 8.30 The Indian Dream Hotel On Tour: Florida. Part 1 of 2. 9.30 Project Lazarus. 10.30 Lateline.
6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.00 800 Words. (PG) George struggles against the tide of Terrymania. 10.00 Bones. (M)
6pm Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. Sean breaks rank at the dinner party. 9.00 Travel Guides. (PG) Ordinary Aussies visit Oman. 10.00 Schwarzenegger The Celebrity Apprentice. (PG) Hosted by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
6pm WIN News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity‌ Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 8.40 NCIS. (M) A missing MI6 ofďŹ cer is linked to a murder. 9.40 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 10.40 To Be Advised. 11.40 WIN News.
6pm Food Safari. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys. 8.30 Insight. Presented by Jenny Brockie. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS News.
WEDNESDAY
7pm News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (M) A satirical news program. 9.00 Walliams And Friend. (M) 9.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 10.15 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. (MA15+) Presented by Michael Usher. 10.00 Surveillance Oz. (PG) 10.30 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (PG)
6pm Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Planet Earth II. (PG) 8.40 Murder Calls: Eddie Bahmad And Stephen Dempsey. 9.40 MaďŹ a Women With Trevor McDonald. (M) 10.50 Chicago Med. (M) 11.50 The Mysteries Of Laura. (M)
6pm WIN News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity‌ Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 8.40 This Is Us. (M) Beth has some news in store for Randall. 9.40 Madam Secretary. 10.40 Hawaii Five-0. 11.40 WIN News.
6pm Food Safari. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Tony Robinson Down Under. (PG) 8.35 The Eighties: The Tech Boom. An exploration of the 1980s continues. 9.35 Vikings.
THURSDAY
YOUR PRIME TIME TV GUIDE
6pm Pointless. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Dream Gardens. 8.30 Newton’s Law. (M) Whitley asks Josephine to represent him. 9.30 No Offence. (M) The search for a missing girl grows complicated. 10.20 Lateline.
6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 8.30 Mighty Trains: Glacier Express. (PG) Takes a look at the Glacier Express. 9.30 The Investigator: A True Crime Story. (M) Part 4 of 4. 10.30 Autopsy. (MA15+)
6pm Nine News. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 2. Sydney Roosters v Canterbury Bulldogs. From Allianz Stadium, Sydney. 8.50 The NRL Footy Show. (M) A look at the latest NRL news. 10.30 Lethal Weapon. (M) 11.30 The AFL Footy Show. (M)
6pm WIN News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity‌ Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 8.30 Gogglebox. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 10.30 Blue Bloods. (M) 11.30 WIN News.
6pm Food Safari. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Ashley To Alton. 8.05 Destination Flavour Singapore. 8.35 Sugar Free Farm. Part 1 of 3. 9.35 Deutschland 83. (M)
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6.30pm Seven Local News. 7.00 News. 7.30 Wild Planet: North America. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Property Ladder UK. (PG) 10.30 Building Dream Homes.
6pm Big Bang. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE Spider-Man 3. (2007) (PG) Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco. 10.15 MOVIE Rambo. (2008) (MA15+) 12am Ink Master. (M)
6pm MOVIE Alvin And The Chipmunks. (2007) (G) 7.50 MOVIE Kung Fu Panda. (2008) (PG) 9.35 MOVIE Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. (1999) (M) 11.35 Mike & Molly. (PG)
6pm Friends. (PG) 7.00 As Time Goes By. 7.30 Monarch Of The Glen. (PG) 8.40 MOVIE Unforgiven. (1992) (M) Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Morgan Freeman. 11.20 Dalziel And Pascoe. (M)
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 Nash Bridges. (M)
6pm Family Feud. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.05 Malcolm In The Middle. 7.30 How I Met Your Mother. (C) 8.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Pride. (2014) (M) 10.55 Sex And The City.
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 The Killing Season. 10.55 Catherine Tate’s Nan.
6pm Animal Airport. (PG) 6.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG) 7.30 Mighty Cruise Ships. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Unbroken. (2014) (M) 11.20 Citizen Khan. 11.50 No Reservations.
6pm Football. AFL. Women’s. Round 5. Adelaide v Brisbane Lions. 8.15 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 8.45 MOVIE Jaws. (1975) (PG) 11.15 Operation Repo. 11.45 Ink Master.
7.30pm MOVIE Shrek The Third. (2007) (PG) Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz. 9.20 MOVIE Hostage. (2005) (MA15+) Bruce Willis, Kevin Pollak, Jonathan Tucker. 11.35 Gotham. (MA15+)
6pm Netball. Super Netball. Round 3. Collingwood Magpies v Giants. 7.45 Netball. Super Netball. Round 3. Melbourne Vixens v NSW Swifts. 9.45 RPA.
6pm Freddie Flintoff: Lord Of The Fries. 7.00 David Attenborough’s Madagascar. 8.00 The Greatest Wildlife Show On Earth. 9.00 Attenborough’s Animal House. 10.00 Countdown To Murder.
7.30pm Malcolm In The Middle. 8.00 Speechless. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.00 The Great Indoors. 9.30 How I Met Your Mother. 10.00 Sex And The City.
SUNDAY
7pm Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 River Monsters. (M) 8.30 Stolen Seas. (M) 10.00 Louis Theroux’s LA Stories. (M) 11.00 My Trans American Road Trip. (M) 11.50 Live At The Apollo. (M)
6.30pm Dog Patrol. 7.00 Border Security: International. 7.30 Border Security USA. (PG) 8.00 Border Patrol. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Original Features.
6.15pm MOVIE The Karate Kid. (1984) (PG) 8.45 MOVIE Armageddon. (1998) (M) Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Liv Tyler. 12am Ink Master. (M)
6pm MOVIE Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. (2001) (G) 7.40 MOVIE The Nutty Professor. (1996) (PG) 9.30 MOVIE 22 Jump Street. (2014) (MA15+) Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill. 11.45 Adult Swim. (M)
6pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (M) 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. (PG) 7.00 MOVIE M*A*S*H: Goodbye, Farewell And Amen. (1983) (PG) 9.30 MOVIE Set Up. (2011) (MA15+) 11.15 VF Confidential.
6pm Family Feud. 6.30 MOVIE How To Train Your Dragon 2. (2014) (PG) 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 9.30 How I Met Your Mother. 10.30 Sex And The City. 11.00 Party House.
MONDAY
7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Dirty Jobs. (M) 8.30 Louis Theroux’s LA Stories. (M) 9.30 Extreme South Africa. (PG) 10.30 Gruen Planet. (M) 11.05 Stolen Seas. (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) 9.10 MOVIE I Am Legend. (2007) (M) 11.10 Airplane Repo. (PG)
6pm Friends. (PG) 7.00 As Time Goes By. 7.40 To Be Advised. 8.50 Weird Wonders Of The World. (PG) 10.00 Stephen Fry In America. (M) 11.20 Little Britain. (M)
6pm Family Feud. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Undercover Boss. 8.30 MOVIE Sahara. (2005) (M) Matthew McConaughey, Penélope Cruz, Steve Zahn. 11.00 Super Rugby Extra Time.
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. 9.00 The Simpsons. 9.30 Supernatural.
TUESDAY
7pm Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 Dirty Jobs. (PG) 8.30 Trillion Dollar Island. 9.30 Mountjoy Prison. (M) 10.15 Archer. (M) 10.35 Gruen Planet. (PG) 11.15 Extreme South Africa. (PG)
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) 8.30 World’s Toughest Trucker. (PG) 9.30 Ice Road Truckers. (PG) 10.30 Counting Cars. 11.30 Car Chasers.
6pm Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adv Time. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 RBT. (PG) 8.30 Big Bang. (PG) 9.00 MOVIE American Sniper. (2014) (MA15+) 11.40 South Beach Tow. (M)
6pm Friends. (PG) 7.00 As Time Goes By. 7.30 New Tricks. (M) 8.40 Midsomer Murders. (PG) 10.50 Cold Case. (M) 11.50 Scott & Bailey. (M)
6pm Family Feud. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 48 Hours. (M) 8.30 Countdown To Murder. (MA15+) 9.30 VF Confidential. (M) 10.30 The Americans. (MA15+) 11.30 Gang Related. (MA15+)
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 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. (2001) (M)
7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Dirty Jobs. 8.30 Bodyshockers: Nips, Tucks And Tattoos. 9.20 Special Forces: Ultimate Hell Week. 10.20 Gruen Planet. 10.50 Hunted.
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 Special. (PG) 8.30 Pawn Stars Australia. (PG) 9.00 Aussie Pickers. (PG) 10.00 American Pickers. (PG) 11.00 Hardcore Pawn.
6pm Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adv Time. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 BattleBots. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Transformers: Age Of Extinction. (2014) (M) 11.45 South Beach Tow. (M)
6pm Friends. (PG) 7.00 As Time Goes By. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG) 11.00 Silent Witness. (MA15+)
6pm Family Feud. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 8.00 To Be Advised. 8.30 David Attenborough’s Africa. 9.30 Shark Tank. (PG) 10.30 Undercover Boss.
6pm Family Feud. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.05 Malcolm In The Middle. 7.30 How I Met Your Mother. 8.00 The Simpsons. 9.00 Futurama. (PG) 9.30 Son Of Zorn. (M) 10.00 Bob’s Burgers.
7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Dirty Jobs. 8.30 The Weekly. 9.00 Black Books. 9.25 Catherine Tate’s Nan. 10.00 Broad City. 10.20 The Katering Show. 10.35 Gruen Planet.
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 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 11.30 Hardcore Pawn. (M) 12am Ink Master. (M)
6pm Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adv Time. (PG) 7.00 Middle. (PG) 7.30 Survivor: Game Changers. (PG) 9.30 MOVIE The Craft. (1996) (MA15+) Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk. 11.30 South Beach Tow. (M)
6pm Friends. (PG) 7.00 As Time Goes By. 7.40 RPA. (M) 8.40 To Be Advised. 9.40 Embarrassing Bodies. (M) 11.40 Little Britain. (M)
6pm Family Feud. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Car Crash Global: Caught On Camera. (M) 8.30 Cops: Adults Only. (M) 9.00 MOVIE Delta Force II. (1990) (M) 11.15 Graceland.
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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Hello kiddies, I am back from riding pristine powder in North America and records were set. I even witnessed possibly one of the greatest wipeouts from a skier ever – after seeing him fall from a run called The Cliff for what seemed an eternity, he finally came to rest 300 metres from his fatal first turn. Once I realised he was OK, I rode down to congratulate him on being rag-dolled so far. On the home front, looks like a few small waves around and is it just me or are we so, so overdue for cyclone or big low pressure system? Let’s hope it hits for the Quiksilver Pro and Owen Wright has a great return.
FISHING REPORT with Wayne Nilsson from Maroochydore Fishing World
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ESTUARY: Mangrove jack are about in numbers in Coolum, Petrie and Eudlo Creeks, with lures and live bait the go. Some honker whiting taking yabbies on the drift past Goat and Channel Islands near the mouth of the Maroochy River. Mud crabs working down steam from Bli Bli with better results using whole mullet cut in two as bait. Flathead on plastics under the high rise buildings along Duporth Avenue. SURF: Low tide gutters producing tarwhine, sand whiting and flathead from Mudjimba to Pincushion using yabbies, pippies and cured beach worms. A few tailor around the Maroochy Bar just after dark, with the odd jew taking bigger baits. OFFSHORE: When conditions allow the close in reefs of Coolum, Gneerings and Currimindi working well for mixed reef fish with dawn and dusk best. Pillies or squid returning better quality fish. The Barwon Banks for pearlies, rosy job fish and squire. Mackeral around, you need to search to find them. FRESHWATER: Lake McDonald hasn’t the volume of fish as the bigger impoundments, but will always return a bass or golden perch on medium diving lures with red and black preferred. Lake Boondooma another great place for both seasoned anglers and beginners with bass, golden perch and red claw available.
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TAURUS [Apr 21-May 21]
GEMINI [May 22-Jun 21]
Singles – the search for your soulmate takes a temporary nose-dive, as Venus reverses through your sign. So expect to spend nights at home, as potential dates cancel or it’s just hard to find anyone who remotely rings your bell.
It will be difficult to give and receive affection this week, as Venus is in retrograde. Attached Taureans – you might deal with unresolved issues from the past, or your relationship could be complicated by the return of a former lover.
Singles – gung-ho Geminis love to dive into the dating pool, and often date two people at the same time. But [with Venus now retro] you need to be much more discriminating. Attached twins – you’ll have to be patient [not one of your strengths].
CANCER [Jun 22-Jul 23]
LEO [Jul 24-Aug 23]
VIRGO [Aug 24-Sep 23]
Are you attracted to a colleague, client or customer? Think twice before you make a move because love and work are a messy mix at the moment. There’s more chance of success if you delay any romantic developments until after April 15.
Single lions – with Venus now in retrograde motion [until April 15] it will be hard to get the romantic sparks firing between you and a potential partner. So don’t even try. When it comes to dating, take a long cat-nap instead!
Attached Virgos – don’t be too picky with your lover. Nothing kills passion like nagging! You’ll find praise and encouragement will get you a lot further. Single Virgos – you’re in a hurry to meet someone special but you may find it difficult.
LIBRA [Sep 24-Oct 23]
SCORPIO [Oct 24-Nov 22]
SAGITTARIUS [Nov 23-Dec 21]
With love planet Venus reversing through your relationship zone, expect some romantic hiccups over the next few weeks. Attached Librans – you’ll have to work extra hard on fostering intimacy and maintaining a close connection with your partner.
You’re super keen to find your soulmate but, with love planet Venus in retrograde mode, it’s not the ideal time to be searching and sampling. Plus, if your intuition tells you that a prospective date is not the real deal, then avoid them like the plague!
Singles – with love planet Venus reversing through your romance zone, you’ll find it difficult to differentiate a dream date from a disappointing dud. So – if you are dating – avoid making snap decisions and proceed with [uncustomary] caution.
CAPRICORN [Dec 22-Jan 20]
AQUARIUS [Jan 21-Feb 19]
PISCES [Feb 20-Mar 20]
Are you looking for love? It will be almost impossible for any mere mortal to meet your super high expectations, as retrograde Venus put you in ‘super-perfectionist’ mode. Just remember – ‘Perfection is a goal, not a destination’.
Singles – with Venus reversing through your communication zone, be careful what you post, text and email. And be cautious about whom you reply to on online dating sites, otherwise you could pick someone who you would normally run from!
Love planet Venus is in retrograde mode until April 15. So the next few weeks is the time to review close relationships, revise personal values, and ask some serious questions. Is your partnership providing the love and security you desperately crave?
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JUNIOR X-WORD: WALL-E, Bindi, Lemon, Droid, Lives, Sci-fi, Foxes, Ernie (WILDLIFE)
CROSSWORD: ACROSS: 1 Trump card 8 Erica 9 Sparkle 10 Remark 11 Pliers 12 Sideshow 15 Troubled 18 Impugn 20 Reggae 21 Samovar 22 Agree 23 Dependent DOWN: 2 Repel 3 Marvel 4 Colossal 5 Delete 6 Piranha 7 Mark Twain 11 Pasternak 13 Dedicate 14 Forgery 16 Biased 17 Uphold 19 Grain
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A HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHT Richard O’Leary goes off the beaten track to experience a profound moment in Bali.
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he last time I went to Bali I took five books and didn’t get past the first chapter of one. It was my eldest son’s first overseas trip and at nine months old, I had underestimated the effect he would have on my holiday binge-reading. For my recent return with the now eight-yearold son and his six-year-old brother, I was more realistic and only brought a single book, which my wife promptly stole on the first night. But it was still a relaxing break, if travelling with two boys 24/7 can ever be described in such a way. Although for the first part of the trip I couldn’t say we exactly immersed ourselves in the local culture – more like skimmed along the surface with the occasional Balinese phrase and prayer-hands greeting. We floated on comfortable full-body cushions in a pool the size of a couple of football fields. Well I tried – my boys weren’t too keen to see me switch off completely and made regular incursions into my piece of paradise. Mostly I’d abandon ship and return to the safety of the shore to try and read a chapter or two of Donna Tartt’s The Goldfinch, which I’d swiped from the hotel’s library. But inevitably after a page or two, I’d have to resume my maritime pursuits with my boys seemingly intent on sailing over the edge of the infinity pool to experience the six-floor drop at the end of this man-made flat earth experiment. But when we did emerge from this reality-challenged cocoon we were soon rewarded – our visit to a village in the Balinese countryside was the highlight of the holiday. Our boys attended a local school, did some ploughing (my youngest called it cowing because two oxen pulled the farming equipment) and learnt all about family temples. It was during a conversation with our guide that I had my ‘moment’ while away.
He was explaining the Balinese term ‘Taksu’ – which roughly translates to charisma, to talk from the heart, one with great character – when it struck me he was describing an old friend of mine who had passed away just the night before. Last year I wrote a column on Michael Rauch – a camera operator I used to work with when I was a television reporter. A man I admired greatly but had lost touch with when life got busy. He was diagnosed with lung cancer last year, despite never having smoked a cigarette in his life. Just a matter of months later, he was gone. I was grateful for the one last chat I had with him to tell him how much he meant to me and how he’d influenced my life. But I was still at a loss to find the right words to explain why he was such a special person – he just had a way about him that made others feel good about themselves. In Bali I found that word. Taksu. And for me, that’s worth more than reading a dozen books by the pool. olearylastword@gmail.com
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