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arlier this week, my husband and I sat on the couch watching Netflix on our smart TV. He was using his phone to check work emails and I was using mine to book appointments and buy the groceries.

“What did we do before we had smartphones?” I asked him.

There’s no denying that our lives have inexplicably changed since the introduction of these devices. We communicated verbally more often. If I wanted to speak to my friends, I called. After all, there was no Snapchat or Facebook.

We spent more time reading actual books, we watched the news to find out what was happening with the weather, we used a phonebook and we certainly couldn’t dim the lights via a smart device.

Deloitte’s Mobile Consumer Survey – The Australian Cut 2017 shows just how reliant Australians are on technology. We check our phones around 35 times a day, while 35 per cent of us check our phones within five minutes of waking up.

But what impact are our phones and the apps we rely on having on our brains? This is the question MWP deputy editor Leigh Robshaw posed to one of Australia’s favourite scientists in this week’s feature story. Turn to page 10 to read the story.

Also this week, we have plenty of local news as we take a look at the state election results and chat with two teenagers who have embarked on the trip of a lifetime. We also have fashion, beauty, travel and our monthly My Home section. Enjoy!

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ON THE MOVE Where on the Sunshine Coast do you live? Currently Noosa, but I’ve mostly lived in the lovely Buderim.

First job? Waitressing at a very busy cafe in West End. What are you currently working on? I’m teaching at three different schools on the Sunshine Coast and we are all busy preparing for the end-of-year concerts.

Best day in your life? Being offered my first professional ballet contract with the West Australian Ballet. I think I cried.

Your family includes… Mum, Dad, two older brothers, two older sisters, their partners and seven gorgeous nieces and nephews.

Can you nominate a day in your life that turned out to be a turning point? When I was 17 and I was offered a position to train at the New Zealand School of Dance.

Up until then, I wasn’t sure if I would ever really be good enough to become a professional ballet dancer as I wasn’t the best in my dance class and I never won any big competitions. Also, I did very well in school so it was a big commitment mentally and financially to give up the academic pathway I was thinking of and commit to a career in dance.

Do you have a nickname? Vetta or Vettie.

First car? A red Citroën Xsara – my dad has passed on his love of French cars to me.

Favourite book? Tully by Paullina Simons.

What are you reading now? The Messenger by Markus Zusak.

Favourite song? I have so many!

Hey Ya! by OutKast will always get me up onto the dance floor.

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Brisbane-born Yvette Sauvage has a love of ballet that began at the age of five and hasn’t stopped. After a childhood spent in training for dance, Ms Sauvage became a professional dancer and she teaches on the Sunshine Coast. She is now preparing for an exciting new chapter with the Australian Ballet in 2018, both as a performer and teaching as part of the organisation’s education team.

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Best advice you’ve been given? Get the hard tasks done in the morning as it sets you up for a more productive day.

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and regular. I didn’t learn to drive until I moved to the Coast at age 23, as it’s the only place I’ve ever needed to drive.

“I always acknowledge dancers that work hard and reward them for their efforts”

How long have you lived on the Sunshine Coast?

Three years.

Why do you live here? The beaches and the laidback, friendly atmosphere. I love a great coffee, which there is no shortage of on the Sunshine Coast (and plenty of friendly baristas too!).

What is your favourite place on the Sunshine Coast?

Noosa National Park. I love going out for a surf on the longboard there with Dad and walking through the park with Mum. It’s also where I took my boyfriend Josh on one of our first dates. It’s a special place to me.

Where do you take visitors when they come to the Coast? Mount Coolum – the view is well worth the hike.

If you could change one thing on the Coast what would it be? I would make public transport more accessible

What achievement are you most proud of? I’m pretty excited to be working for the Australian Ballet soon.

After two years off dancing, I wasn’t sure if I could get back to a level where I could perform professionally again, let alone be given such a great opportunity.

You are happiest when? Dancing on stage or spending quality time with my partner Josh.

What frustrates you the most? Laziness.

How do you deal with your frustrations? I always acknowledge dancers that work hard and reward them for their efforts.

If you could tell your 18-year-old self anything what would it be? Be more assertive! I was such a pushover at 18. I cared too much about what other people thought, so I would definitely tell myself to stick up for myself and speak out a bit more.

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COVER STORY

WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?

Smartphones have made our lives easier and, let’s face it, more fun. But if smartphones are doing the thinking for us, what is happening to our brains? My Weekly Preview investigates. WORDS: Leigh Robshaw.

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“It goes back to that old saying – if you don’t use it, you lose it”

t’s hard to believe the world’s first full touchscreen smartphone, the iPhone, was launched 10 years ago. Today, most of us own a smartphone, but its role in our lives is nothing like the role phones played in the past. In fact, making phone calls is not even the main activity we use our phones for anymore. They are our constant companions, our personal assistants and increasingly, our surrogate brains.

But what effect is outsourcing our brains having on our cognitive functions? Will our brains turn to mush if we continue to use our smartphones to perform tasks our brains are perfectly capable of performing?

The short answer is, it depends how often you use it. But if you’re like most people, that’s a lot. According to Deloitte’s Mobile Consumer Survey – The Australian Cut 2017, released last week, Australians are checking their phones on average 35 times a day, which is 80 million times more often than last year.

The survey found 88 per cent of Australians now own a smartphone and 35 per cent of us check our phones within five minutes of waking up. A naughty 70 per cent of us use our phones during mealtimes with family and friends and even more disturbing, about half of 18 to 24-year-olds wake up in the middle of the night to check their phones and respond to messages.

According to Deloitte, almost 70 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds admit they use their phones excessively, 50 per cent are attempting to limit their usage, but only one in five of those are succeeding.

“With the diversity of uses for smartphones increasing every year (you can now use your smartphone as a breathalyser, a microscope and to solve a maths equation by taking a photo of it), it’s no wonder Australia is struggling to disconnect,” the report says.

With more than two million apps available, there’s an app for just about any task you’d prefer to not have to think about yourself. There are apps that tell you when to drink water, when to sleep, when to have a break from your computer, when to leave for work and when to go to the toilet.

Scientists suspect the near-constant interactions with our phones are changing our brains. Apart from the well-documented phone addiction that has arisen from the dopamine hit we get every time we check our devices, small studies are beginning to suggest our beloved smartphones are affecting our memories, our navigation skills and even our ability to create happiness, though to what extent we still don’t know.

Speaking to Science News, evolutionary biologist Leah Krubitzer of the University of California said: “I can tell you for sure that technology is changing our brains. It’s

just that so far, no one knows what those changes mean.”

One area scientists are exploring is ‘cognitive offloading’, which isn’t limited to smartphones. Any time you write a shopping list or use a calculator, you’re cognitively offloading, but most of us are cognitively offloading the hell out of our phones. Which may not be a bad thing if you use the mental resources you’ve freed up for creative or productive thinking.

Australia’s favourite science communicator, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, likes to take an optimistic view. He cites the Flynn effect – in which global IQ scores have been observed to be gradually increasing over time – as evidence we’re getting smarter. But the Flynn effect has been measured since 1930, while prolific smartphone use is a relatively new phenomenon, so it’s too soon to know the effect smartphones are having on IQ. “It’s been about eight years since the first decent smartphone came out and I think it’s really hard to measure anything over such a short period,” says Dr Karl, who will be heading our way in December to present at the Woodford Folk Festival.

“But our brains are evolving. We’re living in the most peaceful time ever in the history of the human race and I’m pretty well an optimist based on minimal data.”

Dr Karl says he uses a select few apps and is cautious with how much time he devotes to his device. “I ignore the smartphone for long periods of time,’’ he tells My Weekly Preview.

“If you’re checking your phone 10 times an hour, when the heck do you do any work?

“I’ve got a calendar on my phone that reminds me 10 minutes before an event, so if I can let the automatic alarm run by itself, I don’t have to be always not concentrating on what’s in front of me. In the hour before the alarm went off for this interview, I was working really solidly on a presentation and I was not at all using the smartphone. I was using it purely for the alarm.

“I love Twitter and I follow a bunch of people I’ve carefully chosen,” he says.

“They’re people who read the scientific literature in various non-overlapping fields. I read what they recommend and pass bits of that onto my Twitter followers. It’s one useful way to access the literature right here, right now. When I want to do it seriously, I do it on my computer, not on the smartphone, and get the original paper. If I read something on my phone, I might forget it, but if I read something and file it away in a folder I’ve created, it reinforces my knowledge.”

Which brings us to memory. We used to remember phone numbers, birthdays, directions and appointments as a matter of routine. Now, our smartphones do the

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COVER STORY remembering for us, fulfilling the role of memory partners. “I used to know 50 phone numbers and now I only know 20,” Dr Karl says. “It goes back to that old saying – if you don’t use it, you lose it. If you don’t memorise numbers, you lose that skill. However, you might be losing that skill, but there could well be another skill you’ve picked up.”

University of the Sunshine Coast senior lecturer in psychology, Dr Rachael Sharman, says there’s no doubt smartphones are affecting our memories. “There is some evidence to suggest a use-it-or-lose-it working memory,” she says. “It’s like a muscle; the more you use it, the better it gets. You can’t fill it up. Remembering phone numbers has a spillover effect in other areas. If you’re outsourcing your brain to a device, you could speculate you’re diminishing some of your cognitive functions.

to know all the important numbers by heart.”

Dr Sharman refers to a study published in 2014 by the journal Psychological Science, called Point-And-Shoot Memories by Linda A Henkel, in which the influence on memory of taking photos during a museum tour was studied. It was found that participants who took a photo of each object as they wandered the museum remembered fewer objects and fewer details about the objects than if they observed the objects and did not photograph them. But when participants zoomed in to photograph a specific part of the object, their subsequent recognition and detail memory was not impaired. This finding suggested the cognitive processes engaged by zooming in and paying more attention eliminated the photo-taking-impairment effect.

“If you’re running around taking photos, you’re not participating in life,”

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“If you stand around looking at photos at an event, you’re less likely to remember the event. You’re outsourcing your brain to your device” Dr Rachael Sharman

“If you stand around looking at photos at an event – like a wedding or a day at the beach – you’re less likely to remember the event,” she says. “You’re outsourcing your brain to your device and you don’t need to spend any time encoding, remembering, reflecting or processing that information. Taking photos is making our memories poorer.

“You plug a destination into your phone and it tells you where to go. You fail to remember how to get to friends’ places because you’ve always got your phone, but what happens if you don’t have your phone?

“I could not tell you my children’s phone numbers. I got caught without my phone the other day and I couldn’t ring them. We used

Dr Sharman adds. “Do you want to participate and have a rich experience, or do you want a whole lot of photos on Facebook?

I can promise you the former will be better for your psychological health.”

The more we use our brains to remember information, the better our memories become, but the opposite is also true. In 2006 and 2011, researchers at the University College London’s Institute of Neurology studied the brains of London black cab drivers, who must memorise 25,000 London streets in order to pass the world’s hardest geography exam, The Knowledge. They found those without access to GPS used two parts of the brain: the prefrontal cortex and the hippocampus, used for mapping, decision-

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While the trusty GPS may have put an end to spousal arguments over directions, it is dumbing us down, at least where navigation is concerned, and it often gets it wrong. Type ‘GPS fail’ into YouTube and you can see footage of cars that have ended up in water after the driver followed instructions from the GPS to drive into a river.

Of course, Google Maps makes it a breeze to reach your destination most of the time, and iCal alerts can be a lifesaver. And perhaps there’s an upside to our increased reliance on technology: the freeing up of our minds for higher thinking – like productive, creative or critical thinking. Dr Sharman thinks not.

“Technology has dumbed down critical thinking,” she says. “One of the great things about having the internet at your fingertips is for fact checking, but for complex problems or working out what you think about a social policy, it’s not so great.

“Challenging your thinking is the backbone of critical thinking. In order to get you to think critically, I have to take your idea and reflect it back to you as a problem. If you burst into tears and run from the room, that’s the end of critical thinking.

“Also, we’ve seen a number of people viciously attacked via Twitter and other social media for daring to float an idea others don’t like. The internet is terrible for higher thinking and we need to recognise its limitations,” she says.

How our brains evolve in response to smartphone use remains to be seen, but one theory is our brains will become like an index, which simply tells us where on our many devices we can find the information we need.

When we store information externally rather than memorising it, we’re likely to forget the information, but remember where we can find it. And if we don’t – well, no doubt there’ll be an app for that.

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A group of Immanuel Lutheran College staff and students is travelling to Sumatra for a life-changing trip. WORDS: Roxanne McCarty-O’Kane.

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eorgia Phillips and Jai Kunze have travelled overseas before, but nothing will compare with the trip of a lifetime they are embarking on with fellow Immanuel Lutheran College staff and students.

The Year 10 students have joined peer Emma Brogan and recent graduate Sam Moore, college principal Colin Minke, chaplain Gayla Mathews and teacher Todd Sobey on a journey to Sumatra, where they will work in a secondary school in Parapat, four hours south of the capital of Medan, and interact with disabled students in a newly formed disability rehabilitation centre in Raya.

The journey is an important next step to build on the partnership foundations laid by Mr Minke and Immanuel Lutheran Church pastor Matt Thiele, who visited the HKBP Synod school last year.

“The idea is to form links with a secondary school where our students can share experiences, work with local students and experience life in a culture considerably different from their own,” Mr Minke says.

“The students will run activities and share their own knowledge, all the while forming relationships with local children,

people in Sumatra grow up and get by on whatever they’ve got,” Jai says.

Georgia says it will be a great opportunity to give back.

“It’s something young people don’t do enough of. I’m looking forward to learning all about their culture and gaining an understanding of what they have been through. It will really make us thankful for what we have,’’ she says.

The group has stocked up on gifts to give the young people they meet during their travels. They will also spend $2000 on new supplies from Sumatran businesses to boost the local economy and provide the schools with some of the resources they need.

Ms Mathews says it is an ideal opportunity for the students to learn how to put their ideals of helping others into practice.

“We learn how to serve others and this will be a practical way to discover how we do that in real life. What does it mean when we are confronted with things and we are pushed outside of our comfort zones?

“This will be an experience that we will all earn from and the students will come back in Year 11 next year and share that with the rest of the school.”

Georgia Phillips and Jai Kunze with chaplain Gayla Mathews their teachers, and the wider community.

It’s about developing cultural capital and sowing the seeds for future trips and possible student and/or teacher exchanges.”

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The hunt is on for the Sunshine Coast’s unsung heroes to be recognised at this year’s Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards ceremony. Nominations close on December 4 and people are being urged to nominate a person, community, group or organisation that has made a significantly positive contribution to the Sunshine Coast. Nominations may include acts of kindness, bravery, commitment and sacrifice made by any member of the community.

Head to the council’s website to look at the specific categories and Mayor Mark Jamieson (centre) with 2017 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Award recipients George Farmer, nominate worthy recipients.

Rhondda Alexander, Julie Penlington and Ron Grabbe

CHRISTMAS CAROLS COME TO BUDERIM The Buderim Community Christmas Carols will be held on Sunday, December 10 from 6.30pm in Buderim Village Park.

Entry is a gold coin donation, with the carols featuring performers Suzie Keenan and Friends trio, Buderim Youth Theatre of Excellence (BYTES) and star Eva Murawski, who played the lead in Tim Minchin’s adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Matilda. Santa will pay a visit and there will also be a sausage sizzle. The carols will be hosted by Buderim War Memorial Community Association and the Buderim Bendigo Community Bank and will be the first event to be held on the new stage being built by the council.

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NOMINATE A SUNSHINE COAST LOCAL HERO

BOAT PARADE WILL DELIGHT SPECTACTORS Many spectators are expected to gather along The Wharf and La Balsa Park to watch the 14th annual Mooloolaba Christmas boat parade on December 16. Starting at 6.30pm, the parade will travel down the Mooloolah River with The Wharf Mooloolaba hosting a special outdoor broadcast by Todd and Sami from Mix FM. Entrants of the boat parade can win trophies for numerous best dressed boat categories with all parade entry fees directly supporting the Coast group STEPS Charity. The event is organised by the Mooloolaba Yacht Club, to enter your boat in the parade or find out more, visit christmasboatparade.net.

Reluctant medical heroes from Down Under were thrown into the limelight as The Surgery Ship documentary won the Best Human Interest category at the Association for International Broadcasting Awards in London. The eight-part series follows the challenges onboard the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, operated by international charity Mercy Ships. The team provides free medical care to people living in extreme poverty along the West African coast. Mercy Ships Australia managing director Alan Burrell, who lives on the Sunshine Coast, says five billion people don’t have access to safe surgery, and as a result nearly 18 million people die each year.

SUNSHINE PLAZA HAS SKY-HIGH HOPES The Sunshine Plaza has lodged a development application with the council for a high ropes course to be constructed.

It will be Australia’s first and biggest high ropes course to be located inside a shopping centre. It is anticipated to include a 21-metre-high viewing deck and 10 zip lines reaching up to 103 metres to glide over the waters of Cornmeal Creek. The project is a part of the plaza’s $400-million redevelopment which is currently in progress and also includes the expansion of the shopping centre to become the largest retail centre located north of Brisbane. It will include new stores such as David Jones, BIG W and more than 100 more.

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COAST TOURISM SHINES AT QLD TOURISM AWARDS Sunshine Coast tourism operators have taken out seven accolades at the 2017 Queensland Tourism Awards. RACV Noosa Resort received the inaugural RACQ People’s Choice Award for its accommodation, as well as a gold award for its self-contained accommodation. Diddillibah holiday park Rivershore Resort was awarded a silver award for its New Tourism Business and bronze awards went to Australia Zoo and Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat for their hosted accommodation and Tourism Noosa 2016-2017 for their Interstate Marketing Campaign. Bli Bli House received a highly commended award for its hosted accommodation.

NOOSA NOW A WORLD SURFING RESERVE Noosa has become the 10th point break on the planet to have won recognition as a World Surfing Reserve. The announcement comes after two earlier applications for the coveted status by the Noosa National Surfing Reserve committee in 2015 and 2016. The recognition was granted by the World Surfing Reserve, a division of the Save the Waves Coalition. The title serves as extra protection for the popular breaks, with the status a valuable tool to use in maintaining key environmental, cultural, economic and community attributes of the area. Other World Surfing Reserves include Malibu, California, Punta De Lobos in Chile and Guarda Do Embau in Brazil.

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$2.48 MILLION SOLAR FARM’S WIN The Sunshine Coast Solar Farm project has been recognised with a major award at Queensland’s 2017 Planning Institute of Australia Awards for Planning Excellence. The project began in July with the Sunshine Coast Council becoming the first local government in Australia to build a utility scale solar farm. It is the first in Southeast Queensland to be connected to the Energex grid. The project won the Wendy Chadwick Encouragement Award for being innovative and showing the greatest promise of achieving the vision of excellence in Queensland.

One of the milestone projects of the 50th Anniversary of the Naming of the Sunshine Coast has been completed, with the Sunshine Coast Council’s newly renovated Coolum Library unveiled. With hints of green, orange and yellow drawn from the surrounding bush, river banks and the area’s history of cane sugar farming, the Coolum Library theme concept reflects what makes this location special. Division 9 Councillor Stephen Robinson says $2.48 million in improvements include an inviting reconfigured entry and an expansion of the children’s zone allowing for dedicated areas for storytelling, reading nooks and tables for colouring in and other children’s activities.

ATHLETICS FAMILY INDUCTED INTO HALL OF FAME Australia’s ‘first family of athletics’ has been inducted into the Sunshine Coast Sports Hall of Fame at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Ray and Denise Boyd and their daughter Alana Quade, all from Alexandra Headland, were honoured for their many achievements representing Australia in track and field events. When Ms Quade competed in pole vault at Beijing in 2008, it was the first time that a child of two Olympians had represented Australia at the Olympics.

Mr Boyd won 11 Australian championships in pole vault, winning a gold medal at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane and his wife Denise (nee Robertson), was one of the greatest sprinters throughout the 1970s and ’80s. She represented Australia at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games and three Commonwealth Games.

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LOCAL NEWS

LNP STILL THE COAST’S TOP PICK

PAY RISE ON THE WAY

Labor comes up trumps, but you wouldn’t know it on the Sunshine Coast. WORDS: Roxanne McCarty-O’Kane. the Labor party held 43 seats and needed just another four to secure government and return Annastacia Palaszczuk as premier.

The LNP was lagging behind on 35 and One Nation looked likely to win just one seat.

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HOW THE COAST VOTED

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he Sunshine Coast has elected a dominant force of Liberal National Party representatives across all divisions, but the state is on track to be governed by the Labor Party.

Only neighbours Noosa broke the LNP mould, voting in independent candidate Sandy Bolton.

While Coast voters have returned a number of familiar faces to their seats, there are a few new ones in the mix, with Ninderry and Buderim supporting political newcomers for the next term.

The brand-new seat of Ninderry, which takes in Coolum Beach, Peregian Springs, Eumundi, Yandina, Bli Bli, Didillibah, Kuluin and Forest Glen, fielded seven candidates, with police officer Dan Purdie securing the division for the LNP. Mr Purdie is new to the political arena and will leave his position on the Queensland Police Child Protection and Investigation Unit to join parliament.

Buderim incumbent Steve Dickson’s bold move to defect to One Nation and later become the party’s state leader did not pay off, with voters preferring to stick with the LNP and therefore placing their faith in former soldier and ANZ Queensland commercial financial planner Brent Mickelberg.

Maroochy incumbent Fiona Simpson, who has held the seat for the LNP since 1992, will serve another term with close to half of the primary vote in her favour and the neighbouring division of Kawana also voted overwhelmingly for the LNP with Jarrod Bleijie securing almost 57 per cent of the primary vote.

In Caloundra, Jason Hunt was a strong contender for the seat, but incumbent Mark McArdle will continue to hold the seat and despite being in one of the most marginal seats in the state, Andrew Powell has managed to retain his seat in Glass House.

With 76.3 per cent of the vote counted,

Top three primary vote percentage for each division as of November 27. For updated figures, visit ecq.qld.gov.au.

Buderim Brent Mickelberg (LNP) 37.3 Steve Dickson (ON) 28.71 Kenneth Mackenzie (Labor) 22.13 Caloundra Mark McArdle (LNP) 38.77 Jason Hunt (Labor) 28.91 Rodney Jones (ON) 21.92 Glass House Andrew Powell (LNP) 35.55 Brent Hampstead (Labor) 26.65 Tracey Bell-Henselin (ON) 22.55 Kawana Jarrod Bleijie (LNP) 56.74 Mark Moss (Labor) 24.99 Annette Spendlove (Greens) 10.67 Maroochy Fiona Simpson (LNP) 45.07 Julie McGlone (Labor) 25.51 Cameron Young (ON) 15.96 Nicklin Marty Hunt (LNP) 31.93 Justin Raethel (Labor) 25.47 Steven Ford (ON) 20.79 Ninderry Dan Purdie (LNP) 36.65 Bill Gissane (Labor) 22.85 Susan Etheridge (Greens) 14.17

Queensland apprentices will receive a substantial wage increase after the Federal Court made a landmark ruling they should be paid as much as those in other parts of the country.

The Federal Court dismissed an application by Australia’s biggest employer of apprentices that workers in the sunshine state should continue to be the lowest paid in the country.

All Trades Queensland and other employer groups lodged an appeal earlier this year after the Fair Work Commission twice ruled trainees should be covered by a modern federal award rather than an old state award.

The companies argued they should be able to keep paying first-year apprentices just $8.75 an hour, more than $4 less than workers in other states.

Electrical Trades Union apprentice coordinator Scott Reichman said the landmark decision meant all trainees, not just those working for the businesses that lodged the appeal, should receive an immediate pay rise.

Mr Reichman said it was estimated Queensland’s “tens of thousands” of apprentices were owed more than $100 million.

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MY OPINION

LOVE STRUCK

ALL IN THE MIND

Sami Muirhead is fascinated by the elaborate mating rituals of the animal kingdom, and that includes hapless humans.

If you find it hard to change your mind about something you feel sure about, you’re not alone.

Neuroscience has the answer, writes Richard O’Leary.

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ome fellows will go to extremes to win their woman over. A new study has shown an Aussie dolphin is literally doing backflips for his salty sea crush and then foraging the ocean floor, all in the name of love.

The male bottlenose dolphin is one smart animal as it finds a rare type of sea sponge and then jumps out of the water for a few impressive leaps, then tosses it at its potential lover as part of its courting ritual.

The sponge we can only assume is equivalent to a bit of diamond bling in the human world.

I mean, if my husband took me for a dip in the ocean and then did a few tumble turns before hurling a whopping diamond pair of earrings at me, well, I probably would have whisked him down the aisle a bit earlier.

Instead, he wooed me with this strange Swiss dish from his family recipe book that involves spaghetti bolognaise covered in apple sauce.

Nowadays there is much less courting as we sit in our T-shirts and watch TV and whisper romantic things to each other such as, “Can you pass me the remote control, please” and “I’m really tired so I am going to hit the hay soon so I can get up early to soak my oats.”

Steamy and romantic indeed. And by soak my oats, I refer to making bircher muesli so get your mind out of the gutter.

I was always smitten with a love ritual when I visited a slum in India. The men had

no money but would return at night to seduce their girlfriends with gifts of stories of their day.

Going out on a date was simply not an option, so instead they would sit for hours and tell elaborate stories as a way of showing their love and tenderness. It is amazing what you do when you cannot go for a movie and a wine on a first date.

And of course, the animal world takes the number one prize when it comes to weird and whacky mating rituals.

Every week I walk past a massive nest built for loving by a very determined and demented scrub turkey at Buddina. The bird has built a nest that is the size of my living room. And he is always looking so incredibly worried and stressed and in search of further padding for his future love nest.

The impressive structure is no doubt infuriating to locals, but hopefully endearing for the female scrub turkey he is hell-bent on winning over.

Now if we leave our local shores and look abroad, the humble hippo is sort of disgusting when it comes to mating rituals.

The big fellow literally loses all bodily control in full sight of his potential mate. And as if being covered in wee and poo is not enough, the hippo then twirls his tail around like a fan and ensures his girlfriend is also covered in urine.

Wow. Just wow. My husband in his T-shirt wielding a harmless remote control for the TV is suddenly seemingly very appealing.

Sami Muirhead is a radio announcer, blogger and commentator.

For more from Sami tune into Mix FM.

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ave you ever wondered why it’s so hard for people to change their minds?

Other people I mean, I’m sure you have no problems admitting when you have made a mistake.

There was a great article in The Guardian recently, which tried to explain the phenomenon. The author Dean Burnett says it all comes down to the neuroscience of no regrets.

Burnett says our decisions are inextricably linked to who we are and therefore turning our backs on them is the equivalent of disowning ourselves.

He uses this theory to explain why a year after the Brexit and Trump votes that most people who voted for them are still comfortable with their decisions despite the drama-plagued 12 months which have followed.

It got me thinking about how closely my behaviour fits into this pattern.

Firstly, I looked at my voting behaviour.

In the past 27 years have I ever regretted my vote in a national, state or territory election?

No. Even when the government I had supported proved to be disappointment I always assumed the other side would have been even worse.

Then I considered books I have started to read but given up because I thought they were no good. Sure, on a

couple of occasions I have attempted them again at the urging of friends whose taste in literature I respect, but I still haven’t finished Catch-22, Wolf Hall or The Great Gatsby.

Do I admit I am wrong about these books? Nope. Which by definition means I think everyone else must be in error. Or bad judges. Or both.

Same goes for movies.

I’ve started watching The Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz and Gone with the Wind at least once every summer holidays for the past four decades, but I’m yet to see the final credits of any of them.

Do I concede that it may be me at fault rather than the movies? Nope. Not for a minute.

But to be fair on myself, despite my position on books and movies remaining constant over the years, my views on arguably more important issues have evolved as I’ve grown older.

I now believe in work-life balance, peace and serenity are more important than owning things, and what everyone else thinks about me is none of my business.

But some things I still clutch close to my chest.

I still believe Parramatta is the only team worth following in the NRL, despite all the evidence to the contrary.

I wonder how the neuroscientists would explain that strange affliction.

Richard O’Leary is a journalist, a political adviser and a father who knows there’s a deeper meaning to life, but struggles to find it.

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LOVE IS LOVE A local celebrant is preparing for same-sex Coast couples who are ready to commit. WORDS: Roxanne McCarty-O’Kane.

Your money questions answered

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My wife and I are in receipt of a part age pension and would like to gift some money to our grandchildren.

We are unsure of the gifting rules and don’t wish to upset our own Centrelink position. Can you shed some light? (K&L 4551)

rule changes affected this strategy and if so should I continue?

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You can gift amounts up to $10,000 per financial year, per couple, but no more than $30,000 over 5 years.

If you stay within this then your pension is not affected. Of course, if you do provide a gift, your pool of assets from which you draw an income will be a little lower, so you’ll just need to keep that in mind.

The recent changes to the superannuation system are wide and varied. For TTR Income streams one of the main benefits was that the pool of assets within these accounts enjoyed tax free earnings. When coupled with a tax-free income stream for those over 60, it made them very popular.

Should you gift more than the amounts above, the excess will be considered a deprived asset and continues to be captured under both the assets test and the income test for a period of 5 years. At the end of the 5 years, the amount of the deprived asset drops off and your pension may increase.

The rule change here is that the pool of assets supporting the income stream is now subject to tax up to a maximum of 15%. With them no longer enjoying tax free earnings one of the major benefits has been taken away.

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he majority of Sunshine Coast residents have said yes to same-sex marriage, but couples will still be waiting at least a few months before they can say “I do”.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed the results of the nationwide vote on same-sex marriage on November 15, with 61.6 per cent of voters in favour and 38.4 per cent against. A staggering 80 per cent of registered voters participated in the survey.

On the Sunshine Coast, 81 per cent of the population voted, with 63 per cent of Fisher residents and 64 per cent of Fairfax residents voting yes.

The results, however, are not legally binding and Federal politicians are now in the process of debating and finalising the laws that will allow same-sex marriage to proceed.

When the time comes, Sunshine Coast marriage celebrant Lynette Maguire will be ready.

The Birtinya resident has been an open advocate for same-sex marriage and has performed civil ceremonies for many

couples who wanted to commit to one another before the law was changed.

Ms Maguire has offered to marry those couples, all ladies, free of charge once the law is changed.

“I think [the result] is absolutely fabulous,” she says. “Love wins, which is what we are all after.

“I’m happy to marry all of the lady loves I have worked with. It’s the least I can do, quite frankly. Marriage should be about love; it shouldn’t be about politics and the law shouldn’t govern love.”

In his landmark speech following the unveiling of the results, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull pledged to have the same-sex legislation passed before Christmas.

But even if the House of Representatives and Senate can agree on a bill before their last sitting on December 7, couples still have to file a Notice of Intended Marriage and then wait 30 days for it to be cleared before they can legally walk down the aisle.

This means the earliest same-sex weddings can happen is February 2018.

FREE RECHARGE POINT LAUNCHED ON THE COAST The Sunshine Coast has welcomed the region’s first recharge point on the eve of International Day of People with Disability.

The point, which will enable people to recharge their mobility scooter or wheelchair battery for free, will be launched at Kawana Shoppingworld today, December 1. Located between Woolworths and the Red Apple shop, it will be accessible seven days a week.

The recharge point is being launched for the international day, which will be held on December 3 to recognise the contributions people with disabilities make to their communities, and to celebrate their achievements.

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McKay says the event is an opportunity for the Sunshine Coast community to learn how to break down the barriers for people with disabilities.

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planted firmly downwards, that is exactly what I’m experiencing.

I’m doing an evening manta ray snorkel adventure. The sun’s already set, and I and about 15 others are clinging onto a special float affixed with torches, whose beams of light are peppered with plankton (a food source which will hopefully attract the mantas).

his wings brush against my belly (snorkellers are strictly forbidden from touching as it can damage the manta ray’s delicate skin, but the wildlife has free rein).

Another slightly smaller ray with a smattering more markings follows, and soon they’re in full Dancing With the Stars mode, tumbling top-to-tail just inches below us.

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Getting to The Big Island for the second leg of my trip entails a short 45-minute flight, and it’s totally worth it. The volcanic landscape is a world apart from Oahu. Vast swathes of craggy pewter-tinged black rock stretch out on either side of the road on the drive to our hotel from the airport, a striking contrast against the bright blue skies.

And as I soon discover, the Hilton Waikoloa Village does a good job in matching the drama of the scenery – this epic resort is like a Bond villain lair, complete with boats and a monorail to transport guests from reception to room in the vast resort.

With luxurious sleeping areas, a sprawling spa and choice of bars, plus a pool far too big to fit in a single Instagram shot, it’d be easy to spend an entire holiday in the resort and love every minute of it.

But this island is begging to be explored.

We’ve hired a car (there’s very little public transport) for a day trip to Volcanoes National Park. It’s a few hours’ drive from the hotel, but we’re rewarded with endless hikes and walks through jungles and caves.

Look out for steam vents – yes, Kilauea is live. In fact it’s one of the biggest active volcanoes in the world, bubbling away since 1983 (but don’t worry, there’s little chance of it erupting without ample warning).

We lunch at The Rim, overlooking the Halemaumau crater. It’s a pinch-yourself moment. But of course, my ultimate Hawaii experience was the evening dip with those manta rays.

Breathtaking encounters, unforgettable scenery and ultimate chilled beachy vibes – Aloha, Hawaii.

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Hawaii state is actually an archipelago of more than 100 islands, but they’re not all inhabited and there are eight main ones, each with unique characteristics. My flying visit’s split between two: Oahu, home of state capital Honolulu, and the island of Hawaii, aka The Big Island.

I start in Honolulu, staying at the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Hotel, which backs right onto the world-famous golden sands and sits slap-bang in the middle of the city, on a street dotted with designer shops and restaurants that wouldn’t look out of place in Miami.

While it’d be criminal not to devote some quality time to soaking up the sun and surf vibes on Waikiki Beach – and taking dips in the warm sea – I’m keen to see as much as I can. I decide on an early-morning hike up Diamond Head, a 300,000-year-old crater that was once an important military lookout, with panoramic views overlooking the island and ocean beyond.

Though steep in parts, it takes less than an hour to reach the top and is a great way to work up an appetite: Honolulu is not short of great places to eat.

I feast on Crab Cake Benedict at Hau Tree Lanai, famous for its extensive takes on the classic egg dish, while Tiki’s Grill & Bar serves up down-to-earth but delicious hearty fare, and one of the best Mai Tais in town.

I discover that everybody in Honolulu doesn’t live in board shorts and thongs, and the place is actually quite glossy and glam.

This has led to a string of fancy restaurants cropping up in recent years. Head to the newly opened Baku for melt-in-yourmouth sushi, while Herringbone also serves spectacular seafood. Both restaurants are just a few minutes’ walk from the Outrigger.

Foodie Tour by Bike is an ideal way to get a taste of Honolulu. Founder and guide Kelly – an ageing Californian hippy who “came to Hawaii on a surfing holiday 35 years ago and never left” – leads small groups cycle tours, stopping off for potted history lessons along the way, and to sample some of the city’s more

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So I got to work right away setting him up.

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Then there’s the pet shop disaster of ’98 when I said to my wife “oh this sucks, the kitten has eaten all the grapes” and she said “well just get some more”. Yet later that day I arrive home drowning in kittens and that’s when she says, “ummm I meant more gra… you know what, don’t worry about it”.

Speaking of my wife, when she told her dad we were engaged he said, “well Todd, you should have asked me first”. I was like “arr sorry Bill, I get this is awkward but you’re not really my type”. Misunderstanding.

One thing I can assure you won’t find me stuffing up the details on is the pure awesomeness of Your Mates Brewing Co. Throughout history there have been remarkable duos like Burke and Wills, Crockett and Tubbs, Jagger and Richards, chips and gravy, and now there’s Hepburn and McGarry. These two mates, Matt Hepburn and Christen McGarry, have

slogged it out over the past few years building a local brewing empire. As it says on their website, the Your Mates story represents big dreams, big cohones and the spirit of mateship. This is all reflected in their signature beer, Larry.

Larry Pale Ale is everyone’s buddy – relaxed and casual but also sharp as, keen to let it rip and armed with a witty one-liner or two. He’s always ready to offer wisdom and guidance but then just as happy to chill and take it all in. In a nutty, Larry’s a legend.

The Your Mates Brewing Co is gypsy brewing with the MacLeods gang in Maleny and gathering momentum like a fat politician tumbling down the steps of parliament. And I am stoked to say Larry’s a ripper in a can; easily one of the best pale ales on offer and perfect for the festive season celebrations ahead.

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Tired of the red and green colour combination? Step away from tradition and opt for a modern palette. We loved creating this unique dining setting by blending gold, white and moody blues. Other colour and material combos that work beautifully include natural shades of green with timber elements or white with silver.

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SEASONAL SCENTS Christmas is not only a visually pleasing holiday. It conjures up thoughts of freshly baked cookies, festive food and aromatic flavours. Use bunches of cinnamon sticks, pine cones, fresh flowers and wreaths to entice the senses. You will love the smell throughout your home, plus these elements will bring yet another texture and colour into your Christmas interior design.

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T Marjorie Van Roy is a horticulturist and the director of Manawee Garden Centre. She is passionate about providing advice to customers ranging from the home gardener to the developer.

Her aim is to create a garden or a space where people can gain pleasure and enjoyment from it.

Having lived both in the southern states and in Queensland, Van Roy has extensive knowledge of both tropical and cool-climate plants and their requirements.

Van Roy has a personal interest and love of the French country style, using extensive hedging and pleached trees from magnolias to fruit trees.

he Christmas spirit is well and truly here, and as we get closer to the big day, it pays to keep an eye on the garden to ensure your inside and outside are looking fantastic.

There is nothing that says Christmas more than the smell of a fresh pine tree and even though Christmas in Australia can be some of the warmest times of the year, it is still possible to have a live tree in the house.

These are our top three tips for having a living Christmas tree this year: 1. Don’t keep your tree indoors for long periods of time. As a living tree, they do require several hours of direct sunlight regularly to keep them green and healthy.

Bring the tree inside for parties and the big day, but try not to keep it inside for more than five days at a time, then take it outside to a nice sunny location for a week or so to keep it growing well.

2. Water well, but not on the foliage. Pine trees don’t like having wet foliage, so water the roots well but avoid keeping the foliage constantly wet. The best way is to soak them every two or three days before bringing them back inside. They do need to drain – so don’t leave them soaking in a saucer of water while they are inside.

3. Pot it up for next year. Most living Christmas trees are not super-fast growers – so after all the festivity is over, treat them to new potting mix, fresh fertiliser and a slightly bigger home and you will have a bigger, better tree for the following year.

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Mark Davidson, Ord Minnett Buderim.

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e have taken many calls lately asking if we deal in Bitcoin, what we think of Bitcoin, and if people should invest in it.

The short answers are “no”, “a bubble”, and “it’s not an investment – just speculation”.

Bitcoin is a virtual currency (in other words, it exists in the cloud). There are only 16 million Bitcoins on issue and there can only ever be 21 million (until maybe someone somewhere decides to increase supply). It is just one of many dozens of cryptocurrencies worldwide.

Supply is determined by a mathematical algorithm, calculated daily, and this supply is increased by ‘Bitcoin mining’. This means letting your computer, or banks of computers, calculate complex mathematical algorithms. Miners band their computers together to make powerful server farms,

however, the time and effort required to mine Bitcoins is variable. Interestingly, one of the biggest costs of mining is power consumption, as mining involves not only CPU useage but also graphics useage. So it may be uneconomical for an Australian to mine Bitcoins with our high electricity costs, compared with somewhere else in the world with lower electricity costs.

Bitcoins are stored in a ‘digital wallet’, which is like a virtual bank account that can receive Bitcoins and can be used to pay for goods and services. However, unlike a real bank account, digital wallets are not government guaranteed. Access to your Bitcoin supply can be through a Bitcoin ATM (there are around 1700 globally at the moment, although Australia plans to roll out 3000 of them), by using them to buy goods and services, or they can be transferred via a mobile app.

Like any currency, trading is possible and it appears speculation is now rampant. There is no central government or regulator and as purchases are anonymous, it is highly likely many purchases are crime related. The biggest trading market is China.

In a move that is likely to encourage even more speculation, there is talk of a Bitcoin ETF being issued and perhaps even Bitcoin futures. It is highly likely that such moves will only hasten the move towards Bitcoin becoming a case study in

economics – a good way to teach students about irrational crowd behaviour.

Apart from the meteoric rise in value, one of the most interesting things about Bitcoin is Blockchain, the technology that allows it to exist. This is the backbone that makes the exchange of bitcoins between individuals possible without a central ledger that records who owns what Bitcoins.

Most experts refer to the technology as a “distributed ledger”, which allows all those who trade in an asset class to agree on the ownership of the assets in near real time, without a single ledger that is centrally maintained. Think of it as a spreadsheet that everyone around the world can have open simultaneously being updated in real time.

The opportunities for this are enormous: instantaneous bank transfers; registration of share ownership; movement of cargo across the globe. All of these transactions and more will become seamless with the use of Blockchain technology.

It will be interesting to see where the whole thing ends up. I could be wrong and it may not be a repeat of the Tulip mania bubble. But I don’t think so. Time will tell.

Mark Davidson is an authorised representative (no 427049) of Ord Minnett Ltd, AFS licence 237121. This article contains general financial advice only and does not consider your personal circumstances; you should determine its suitability to you. Before acquiring a financial product you should consider the relevant product disclosure statement. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

HOSPITAL REBRAND Thirty-seven years after opening its doors, the Sunshine Coast Private Hospital has been renamed. The decision to rebrand as the Buderim Private Hospital comes following the launch of the Sunshine Coast University private and public hospitals.

It is hoped the change will make the location of the Buderim hospital clearer and help avoid confusion.

The hospital’s onsite radiology service provider, Sunshine Coast Medical Imaging, will also change its name to Buderim Private Medical Imaging.

Buderim Private Hospital general manager Wallis Westbrook says he anticipates the community will welcome the change.

“Since first opening our doors in 1980, this hospital has cared for hundreds of thousands of people and we look forward to continuing to provide high quality and compassionate care as Buderim Private Hospital,” Mr Westbrook says.

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SUNSHINE COAST MOTORING ICON HITS 25-YEAR MILESTONE Pacific Motor Group stalwart Les Evangelista celebrates a successful career in the industry.

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acific Motor Group salesperson Les Evangelista has this month celebrated 25 years of dedicated service to the Sunshine Coast dealership.

Affectionately known as ‘Bro,’ Mr Evangelista has made a significant contribution to the Sunshine Coast business community over the years and earned his way into the hearts of the many locals he has worked with.

Mr Evangelista joined the motor industry after a serious work-related accident back in 1992 while working as a builder.

This opened the door to his new career where he began selling and demonstrating the new Ford Laser, Telstar, Maverick and EB Falcon.

The majority of Mr Evangelista’s early motoring career was served at the old Pacific Ford site at Kunda Park where over many years, his hard work earned him the respect and loyalty of many customers.

Twenty-five years later, Mr Evangelista is now based at the Maroochydore branch, still selling to some of his original

Les Stalwart today, and right, at the beginning of his career with Pacific Motor Group customers and the next generation of their families.

His son Nathan has proudly followed in his father’s footsteps, clocking up 15 years of working for the Pacific Motor Group company, picking up a few tips from how his Dad has established himself within the local business community.

“He is reliable and gets the job done

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“As far as contributing to the Sunshine Coast community, he pretty much handles them the same way as business, hence why he is now selling to the next generation of families on the Coast.”

As well as selling cars, Mr Evangelista has been a long-term representative for Pacific Motor Group and has helped

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His work has been greatly appreciated by many and was recognised with a modest celebration for the 25-year milestone with a cake and a speech.

This month marks a proud moment for “Bro” as he celebrates 25 years at Pacific Motor Group.

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Mercury is backtracking through your travel zone until Christmas. So expect some misunderstandings involving commuting and/or holiday plans.

Wednesday and Thursday are fabulous for knuckling down and completing unfinished business.

Gung-ho Mars races into your romance zone on Saturday. It’s time to bite the bullet and patch up a partnership problem. If you want the relationship to grow in positive ways, then you’ll have to be the catalyst!

Singles – you’ll have to be proactive.

Expect some communication chaos over the next three weeks, as mischievous Mercury (your patron planet) reverses through your relationship zone. An unresolved issue from the past could also be dredged up all over again.

Mercury is now in retrograde mode until December 23. So it’s not a good time to start new projects or solve tricky problems. Expect disruptions involving computers or phones. Over the next few weeks, you can look forward to a creativity surge.

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Even though communication planet Mercury is retro, strive to keep communication flowing with friends and colleagues. A flexible attitude and a diplomatic approach will help you cope with any frustrating disruptions over the next three weeks.

With Mercury reversing through your home zone, expect some domestic dramas over the next three weeks.

The more fussy and fastidious you are, the more annoying the problems will be. Try to relax and go with the (sometimes disrupted) flow.

Be careful what you put on social media this month. It will be easy for others to misinterpret your true meaning. There’s potential for a serious communication problem this week, when Saturn and retrograde Mercury pair up in your texting zone.

With mighty Mars moving through your sign – until January 26 – it’s time to become as motivated and proactive as possible. Capitalise on the extra energy surge while it lasts! But remember that Mercury is in retrograde motion until December 23.

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With Mercury reversing through your sign, expect some communication chaos this month. The best way to handle hiccups and hassles? With plenty of patience and Sagittarian style. Action-planet Mars moves into your seclusion zone on Saturday.

It’s a suitable week to revise and reboot as Mercury is now retrograde.

Courageous Mars moves through your hopes and wishes zone from Saturday until January 26. So it’s important to dream a dream; turn it into a goal; and then make it happen.

This week a long-cherished dream may need to be re-imagined and reworked so that it better suits your current situation. Rather than seeing it as a disappointing setback, smart Aquarians will perceive it as an exciting new challenge.

Over the next three weeks, retrograde Mercury could cause problems in your professional zone.

So do your best to be clear and concise with colleagues, clients and/ or customers. You’re full of fabulous ideas but quit procrastinating Pisces!

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5 In what year was the dismissal of Gough Whitlam?

6 Black Iris and Sky Above Clouds IV are paintings by which artist?

7 What Beatles song did jazz singer Nina Simone (pictured) release in 1971?

8 True or false: Istanbul is the capital of Turkey?

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10 Walter H. Thompson was the bodyguard of which historical figure?

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A long-time Maroochydore family has banded together to create a spectacular new development that harnesses their love for the area.

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Maroochydore development is giving new meaning to the term ‘out with the old and in with the new’, with the Gill family eagerly awaiting the transformation of their long-held family properties into one of the Sunshine Coast’s first urban renewal hotspots, The Rhythm on Beach.

While owners Irene Gill and her son Allen ‘Jim’ Gill have now moved into a care facility, Jim’s wife Marcia and daughter Debbie have called Beach Road home for many years and their time-honoured houses are set to make way for brand new, architecturally designed apartments.

Marcia says she grew up on the Sunshine Coast and had lived by the Maroochy River for decades, so she felt a deep connection to the area.

“Maroochydore has this way of developing a hold on you, and its charm makes it a place that you always want to come back to, no matter how many years have passed,” Ms Gill says.

“This was also very much the case for my husband and his parents, who all lived and worked locally. My mother-inlaw, Irene, actually worked at the Swan Bowls Club in Anzac Avenue for 36 years, so much of her life has been spent as part of the Maroochydore community.”

Ms Gill says the two Beach Road properties undergoing urban renewal had been in the family for 65 and 48 years respectively.

“There’s something nice about paying homage to my family’s heritage and remaining on the site, while also turning over a new leaf and really embracing The Rhythm on

Beach’s urban city design,” she says.

“I love that I’ll be able to see the water from my balcony and can still visit friends at the nearby Bowls Club or even head out for a coffee without needing to get in the car.”

Ms Gill will move into an eighth-floor apartment with

views of the Maroochy River, while daughter Debbie will take up residence in a two-bedroom apartment on level six.

She said The Rhythm on Beach had struck the Gill family as the perfect offering for breathing new life into their beloved patch.

“After purchasing the land and watching the Sunshine Coast expand over the years, my husband’s parents recognised their properties were ideally located for commercial enterprise or residential units,” she says.

“We were always aware of the site’s potential but as a family, we knew it was important to wait until the right development came along to really do it justice.”

Maroochydore Urban Renewal managing director and developer of The Rhythm on Beach, Matthew Stanley, says the Gills’ decision to take up residence at the new development is testament to both the project and the first-rate location and lifestyle the area afforded. continued page 46>

Your new home awaits at Hibiscus Buderim Meadows

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Information about the services and facilities provided in the village is correct at the time of printing but may change as the needs of residents change. Photographs are for illustrative purposes. Some images may depict items not provided by Lendlease within the units such as furniture and other decorative items. November 2017.

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Open House Saturday 12 - 12.30

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Carefree, terrace home at 102 Sunshine Cove Way.

Versatile family home at 4 Hidden Place, Sunshine Cove

This would make an ideal new home for a busy professional couple or investment property.

This is a lovely home just one street back from the lake. Within easy walk to central parks, bike and path ways to the rest of Sunshine Cove facilities and the city heart of Maroochydore.

• Great sized kitchen well facilitated with large island bench, dishwasher and electric cook top plus a walk in pantry that offers even more cupboard space. Plus internal laundry.

• Good sized living area with dining adjacent to kitchen makes for plenty of space in lounge.

• Large main bedroom with walk in robe, good sized ensuite with separate toilet, shower and his & her sinks.

• Another sitting room upstairs for kids plus two bedrooms each with built in robes and fans.

• Additional media room upstairs ready for Sunday afternoon movies and separate study nook.

• Light and airy open plan living downstairs with kitchen, dining and living plus outdoor entertaining area and handy study nook.

• Good easy care kitchen with plenty of cupboard space, electric cook-top, pull-out range hood and under bench oven & dishwasher.

• Main bedroom with private ensuite and walk in robe. Another two bedrooms upstairs with either a smaller fourth bedroom, office or study area. Additional, media room upstairs ready for Sunday afternoon movies or as the kids breakout space. With split system A/C with fans throughout.

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Great urban home at 5 Hervey Chase, Sunshine Cove.

71 Mackenzie Drive. Style, space and loads of WOW!

This urban terrace home is now complete, fully fenced and landscaped, all you’ll need to do is move in, relax and start enjoying your Sunshine Cove lifestyle. In the heart of Maroochydore!

• Master bedroom with walk in robe, ensuite and own balcony. Your own private sanctuary.

• Overlooks the downstairs living area, the kitchen features pullout pantry, induction cooktop and dishwasher. Also opens out to courtyard ideal for entertaining • Clever design captures breezes and enables light throughout both levels, and for those hotter days there’s air conditioning and fans to both levels • Secure, double lock up garage with plenty of storage room

$555,000

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By locating the master suite, main living, kitchen and balcony on the first floor, the designers have taken great advantage of its views to the lake and created the perfect, spacious parents retreat.

• Large kitchen with butler’s pantry creates a spacious, open air feel playing to its ample and beautifully finished timber cupboards. Integrated dishwasher, gas cook top, wall oven and microwave. Very chic styling with massive island bench with dual sink and breakfast bar.

• A massive balcony flows out from the main dining and living area to create a great feeling of space. Perfect for entertaining.

• Downstairs a formal entry leads to a second lounge leading out to an outdoor courtyard. Down the hall you’ll find two more bedrooms and the second, family bathroom and WC. A second, private living area downstairs and second study provides a perfect teenager retreat.

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BRAND NEW

<from page 44 build on the thriving hub of Ocean Street and surrounds.”

The Rhythm on Beach is a 72-unit, eight-level property development, comprising of two and three-bedroom generously sized floorplans with underground parking. Located at 20 Beach Road, Maroochydore, the development is currently selling off the plan from $450,000, with construction expected to commence in March 2018.

AND READY FOR YOU

FUTURE OF THE SUNSHINE COAST PROPERTY MARKET Debbie Gill, Valerie Nelson (nee Gill), Marcia Gill and developer Matthew Stanley

52 Horizon Way, WOOMBYE, $765,000

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Brand new custom designed family home, elevated north facing position with stunning hinterland views. Open plan living, large kitchen and butlers pantry flowing to the outdoor entertaining area and salt water pool. Generous 289m2 home on a 810m2 block, separate study, multiple living areas, high ceilings, walk in linen, polished concrete floors, ducted A/C, LED lighting throughout, luxurious bathrooms, powder room, garage with drive through access, beautifully landscaped, conveniently located close to shopping precincts and elite schools.

Phone Hayley 0417 194 192 facebook/superiorbuilt

“In a city that’s very much coming of age, we’ve made a concerted effort to design a building that departs from more traditional, resort-style apartments and instead combines urban chic with earthy facade treatments and picturesque landscaping,” he says.

“Japanese onsen-style pools have been incorporated into the design and we’ve focused on creating a space where residents can connect, unwind and recharge.

“Residents and visitors alike will also have access to a brand new bar and cafe on the ground floor, which will continue to

OCEAN VERGE With SIX beaches to choose from, the enviable coastal lifestyle is at your doorstep along with a huge selection of cafés, restaurants, beachfront dining, walking tracks, shops and open parks at your disposal.

Boutique in scale and architecture, Ocean Verge Kings Beach offers just 40 apartments, all with secure basement parking rising 7 levels providing stunning ocean views, spacious designs and exacting attention to detail with premium fittings and fixtures.

Investors and residents alike will take advantage of the stunning location, ocean views, market beating prices and indicative returns of *5.25% p.a.

Rhythm on Beach will host a special information session which will look at why the Coast is becoming Australia’s next property hot spot.

Investor Property Group managing director Mal Cayley will share his expert insights to the future of the Sunshine Coast property market, and the factors underpinning the prediction that it is on the rise.

The session is on December 5 from 6pm to 7.30pm at the Maroochydore Surf Club Function Room.

Tickets are $10 with all proceeds going to the Maroochydore Surf Club.

Visit o-tix.com/event/futureproperty.

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ulti award-winning Sunshine Coast agent Lee Sutherland of Leading Realty, has just added another milestone to his industry achievements, making the coveted 2017 A List; one of only 150 agents throughout the state, to be named on this prestigious list.

In its fifth consecutive year, the A List, is determined by sales data from national industry analysts Pricefinder, whose data reveals that one in eight Queensland properties were sold by an A-Lister in 2016.

A List awards spokesperson Ashleigh Molden says these awards reveal the best agents in Queensland, and that it is a great achievement to be named, and a testament to the hard work and professionalism of each agent listed.

“There are lots of awards in the real estate industry, but the A List stands heads and shoulders above any other award, as it compares agents from all agency groups using their sales data. An agent cannot nominate or be nominated by a third party for this award,” Ms Molden says.

The list of 150 agents is spread across every market in Queensland using sales data from the 16,500 registered salespeople

based on three criteria: sales, value of sales, and the number of listings for the previous calendar year.

Pricefinder’s analysis reveals that A-Listers make up just 2.2 per cent of all active agents, but they sold 12.4 per cent of all Queensland properties in 2016. A-Listers averaged 45 sales per year, as opposed to seven by the average salesperson. The average sales person in Queensland had a total sales value of $3.6million but A-Listers averaged a total sales value of $23 million during 2016.

Mr Sutherland works for Leading Realty in Mooloolaba and began his career in 2010 and services the whole of the Sunshine Coast, along the coastal strip and hinterland.

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Resort Style Living On A Quarter Acre!

VIEW Thurday 30th November 5-5:30pm Saturday 2nd November 11-11:30am

BUDERIM 8 Rainforest Sanctuary Drive Acclaimed and tightly held are a very limited number of quarter acre allotments in Rainforest Sanctuary Drive.

These select few allotments all face north-east with a stunning rainforest back drop and are rarely offered to the market.

• Main Bedroom Featuring Bamboo Flooring • Chefs Kitchen With Stainless Steel Appliances • Ducted Air-Conditioning & Ceiling Fans Throughout

• Open Plan Living With Soaring Ceilings • North East Facing Seperate Alfresco Living • 1,009m² Private Quarter Acre Allotment

Building & Pest Reports Available Upon Request

Mortgagee Exercising Power Of Sale TANAWHA 1 Forest Oak Court • Four Bedrooms, Three With Built-ins • Master With Ensuite & Walk-in Robe • Split Level Pavilion Style Home, Two Separate Living • In-Ground Concrete Pool, Large Covered Deck • 4,024m² Fully Fenced Acre Allotment Filled with potential and ready to renovate!

VIEW Saturday 2nd December 1:00-1:30pm AUCTION On-Site Saturday 16th December At 10:00am AGENT Grant Smith & Jacqui Dell 0410 21 21 21

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• Five Queen Size Bedrooms With Built-ins + Study • Substantial Three-Storey Residence, Easterly Aspect • Spacious Living Zones, Wine Bar In Main Living • Decks Over Every Level, Private Tropical Pool Area • 800m² Private Allotment, Close To Transport & School

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VIEW Saturday 2nd December 12:00-12:30pm AUCTION On-Site Saturday 16th December At 12:30pm AGENT Grant Smith & Jacqui Dell 0410 21 21 21

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MAGNOLIA This property represents the pinnacle of acreage living.

‘Magnolia’… Your own private country estate!

MALENY 566 Reesville Road

INSPECT Call for inspection times

Welcome to Magnolia, 95 acres of ‘A’ grade rural land five minutes from Maleny, 30 minutes to Caloundra and 90 minutes to Brisbane. A private residence or future corporate retreat, it boasts two levels of luxury appointed living. Extravagant floor-to-ceiling glass panels offer a seamless connection with the far reaching easterly rural views and across the two acre spring fed dam. The property itself has impressive infrastructure and includes a 622m² machinery shed, bird aviary and stable complex. For more stunning visuals, inclusions, floorplan and video visit judygoodger.com

Close 5pm on Friday 15 December 2017, If not sold prior

5 + BED 6 + BATH 5 + CAR + POOL + STABLES

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Judy Goodger 0438 767 377 Matthew Foote 0400 107 707

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Multi Auction Event THURSDAY 14TH DECEMBER @ 6pm Ramada Marcoola Beach www.northshorerealty.com.au Open to View Saturday 11-11.30am

Auction

MARCOOLA 19 Ramona Street SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Set on a generous 598sqm corner allotment, less than 200m from the nearest beach access. Fully fenced & with remote controlled gate access ensures privacy and security with double lock up garage & room for caravan. Low maintenance, simple, open plan living with style featuring perfect N/E aspect to undercover outdoor entertaining overlooking in-ground pool. Skillion roof accentuates internal ceiling heights, polished concrete floors throughout, stainless benchtops & quality appliances and fit-out. Easy walking distance to Marcoola’s patrolled beach, Surf Club and local village shops. Ideal beach house is now available to inspect and will be sold at auction.

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Open to View Saturday 11-11.45am

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YAROOMBA 1 Cabo Close 4

LUXURY ENTERTAINER Stunning architect designed masterpiece well below replacement value in secure gated community adjoining the Palmer Coolum Golf Course and facilities. Luxurious designer home flowing over 3 levels, high ceilings and timber floorboards. Master chef kitchen with 900mm cooktop and island bench with breakfast bar. 3 generous sized bedrooms over 2 levels. Master suite and 4th bedroom or study on top level.

Generous double garage with area for workshop, golf buggy or camper trailer.

Short drive to Coolum Café precinct, surf beach and airport.

Coolum Beach Sales Marcoola Sales Permanent Rentals Body Corporate

5446 2500 5448 7444 5448 9111 5448 8725

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BLI BLI 22 Histed Terrace SERIOUS SELLERS WANT ACTION! Generous near new four bedroom home in high growth area. Features second bedroom with en-suite and walk in robe - ideal for guests, extended family or Airbnb. Large central chef’s kitchen with 900mm free standing gas cooker and walk in pantry. Open plan living and dining area plus a separate family room and a study with NBN in place. Elevated 600m2 block in highly sought after boutique estate. Walk to the shopping village and less than ten minutes to sandy beaches. Owners are ready to move and want a sale now!

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Multi Auction Event THURSDAY 14TH DECEMBER @ 6pm Ramada Marcoola Beach www.northshorerealty.com.au Open to View Saturday 11-11.45am

Auction

MARCOOLA Unit 68 Atlantis, 903 David Low Way 3

STUNNING OCEAN & MUDJIMBA VIEWS Apartment 68 on the sub-penthouse level of Atlantis Resort offers captivating view over the Pacific Ocean. Well equipped kitchen with granite bench & spacious living area that captures the stunning view. 3 bedrooms, master with en-suite and hinterland views. Fully furnished ready for Christmas holidays or earn an income and holiday let your investment. Resort offers inground pool, tennis court & gymnasium. Experienced onsite Managers make looking after your investment a breeze. Current owners have other plans and are committed to sell.

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Mark McDonald 0418 871 059 mark@northshorerealty.com.au

Auction

MARCOOLA Unit 46 Sand Dunes, 130 Mudjimba Esplanade Positioned on the doorstep of picturesque surf beach, this furnished 2 bedroom unit offers a lifestyle that you will enjoy for an eternity. Spacious open plan tiled living & dining area. Kitchen with granite benches and modern appliances.

Exclusive rooftop terrace for extra entertaining. Short stroll to alfresco dining.

Novotel Twin Waters, Mt Coolum & Maroochy River Golf Courses all nearby.

Resort facilities include BBQ area, gym, resort pool & spa. Current tenants paying $410 p/w.

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PACIFIC PARADISE 27 Parkland Drive 3

FAMILY HOME MUST SELL This easy care brick home is the perfect place to raise a young family, add to your portfolio or for downsizers seeking a low-set layout. Convenient location which brings all the benefits of Sunshine Coast living without the hustle and bustle. Air-con living & dining area opening onto the outdoor patio. Kitchen offers gas cooking, dishwasher & adequate storage and counter space. 3 bedrooms + study, 2 bathrooms incl. en-suite to main bedroom. Double garage, fenced yard, water tank. Walk to primary school, day care & shopping centre.

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PACIFIC PARADISE 29 Parkland Drive 4

INVESTORS LOOK HERE! Ideal investment opportunity. Lowset home positioned a mere 750m walk from North Shore shopping centre and primary school, Mudjimba beach and SLSC are close by. Air-conditioned 3 bedroom home with study. Kitchen offers gas cooking, dishwasher and adequate storage & counter space. Open plan lounge and dining room. Main bedroom with ensuite. Covered outdoor entertaining, double garage plus room to park the trailer off the street. Previously rented for $465 p/w.

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6 Golf Street Buderim Private, Prestigious and Perfectly Positioned • • • •

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Impeccably renovated and positioned in one of Buderim’s premier locales Architectural flair with enormous vaulted ceilings & extensive use of natural light Ideal orientation with magnificent north east views from Coolum to Mooloolaba Perfect for the discerning buyer with an eye for quality and a desire for the ultimate in privacy

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20 Moorabinda Street, Buderim "Pandanus House" With Self-Contained Studio • • • •

4 B 1 H 4 C 2 F

Blue chip property with exceptional location offering spectacular coastal views Immaculately presented with expansive living spaces and light filled interiors Fantastic family entertainer with parents retreat & coastal views from every level Includes fully self-contained granny flat or teenagers retreat

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13 Cooba Close, Buderim Stunning, Spacious & Serene Family Home • • • • •

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Large open plan living & dining areas leading to the enormous deck Gorgeous kitchen with quality appliances & waterfall edge stone bench tops Huge 1355sqm block Stunning hardwood timber flooring and high ceilings Ducted air con, off street parking and huge under house workshop

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY...

32 Prentis Road, Bli Bli Secluded Hilltop Sanctuary With Self-Contained Guest Studio • • • •

5 B 4 C 3 D 4.6 K

Huge two-level home with breath-taking views to the Coral Sea Dam with picnic area and large powered shed Includes fully self-contained granny flat or teenagers retreat Tranquil lifestyle surrounded by forest and multiple variety of fruit trees

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First Bay Coolum is one of the Sunshine Coast’s most anticipated developments, directly across the road from the beach and with breathtaking ocean views.

Comprised of 24 luxurious, house-sized apartments — including penthouses and sub-penthouses — this is your opportunity to fall asleep to the sound of rolling waves and wake up to sunrise across the Pacific.

Be one of the first to find out more!

North Shore Realty Kerry Glover M 0408 714 270

McGrath Estate Agents Todd McKee M 0418 737 197

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BEAUTIFUL BUDERIM RETREAT

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et amongst landscaped gardens and set on 7345m2 of land, this wonderful retreat offers a relaxed lifestyle of peace and tranquillity. With a short stroll to Matthew Flinders College and minutes to Buderim Village this family abode with open-plan living and desirable floorplan is a must to inspect. This private acreage home boasts multiple living zones. You will enjoy the fully-fenced yard, outdoor entertaining area and inground swimming pool. The property also has stables and is located only minutes from the popular Buderim Village shopping precinct.

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14 GLENEAGLE COURT, BUDERIM 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Auction on site Saturday, December 9 @ 12pm Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Karen Jones 0405 122 526

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Perched high on top of Alex Hill is this amazing multi-level, solidly constructed, architect-designed beach house with the lot! Absolutely everything has been thought of, and the relaxed, coastal lifestyle is enhanced by the clever design of every aspect of this home. If you enjoy the ďŹ ner things in life, this property has your name on it.

VIEW Saturday 12:00-12:30pm

CONTACT Lee Sutherland 0499 99 33 11 Grant Cheatham 0497 845 598

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AUCTION

Golden Beach, 3 Nelson Street Circumstances Force Sale of DA Approved Development Site With the Sunshine Coast and South East Queensland predicted to lead the Australian property market over the coming years, now more than ever is the ideal time to deliver this project to the market. With recent changes to the Caloundra town plan, Golden Beach offers limited development opportunities.

Modern residential apartments in small boutique developments are in limited supply in this location.

• 680sqm site, 50 metres to the waterfront • DA approval for 5 full floor apartments • 50 meters to Golden Beach shopping precinct • Current dwelling has potential for holding income • Extremely urgent circumstances require immediate sale • Great opportunity for real profit with approval in place • Golden Beach currently experiencing strong demand • Will be sold on Auction day if not sold prior

Auction On-site 10th December at 1pm View Saturday 1-1.30pm caloundra.harcourts.com.au/QCA2924 Luke Carter 0410 691 044 Katherine Carter 0488 332 462

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HILLTOP BLI BLI HOME Battery Hill, 5 Sherman Street Ocean Views - Deceased Estate Charming split level home first time offered in 23 years will be sold. Sitting high in one of Battery Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best streets on a near flat 589smq block. Perfect North-Easterly aspect to pick up the sea breezes.

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This hilltop property presents with distinctive design, spacious proportions and a tranquil lifestyle. The long tree-lined bitumen driveway lifts you to sweeping views across to the ocean. At the heart of the home the kitchen features granite benchtops, walk-in pantry, abundant cupboards and deep drawer storage and servery to the front patio. A separate area could be modified into a butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry with the stovetop on the centre island bench. A private patio off the kitchen is hemmed in with gardens and protected against the weather with pull-down plastic blinds.

The open-plan living/dining area flows from the kitchen and enjoys the full scope of views. The home has five bedrooms.

32 PRENTIS ROAD, BLI BLI 5 bed, 4 bath, 3 car Auction on site Saturday, December 2 @ 4pm Belle Property Buderim 5445 6722 Brenden Southey 0417 633 035

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173 Oceanic Dr Warana

This beachfront living spans over two spacious, light-filled levels, from the open entrance through to the large master bedroom with its stylish ensuite and walk through robe. This is something truly special, with high quality design features, modern taste, and fine attention to detail.

With renovations just complete, presentation is pristine inside and out.

Family-sized, the home is complete with four bedrooms, two bathroom, open plan living and dining flowing out to the outdoor pool area. With its exclusive rear gate to the beach you are only footsteps to the sand.

- Rare Warana beachfront opportunity - Convenient access to beach to start your day!

- Wake up to rhythmic beachfront waves

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- Practical, well presented, easy living - Poolside entertainment area - Sought after & family friendly location

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Sat 16th Dec 11am

Venue:

On-site

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Saturday 12 - 12:30pm

Local agents:

Stuart Border 0414 349 424 stuart@localagent.net.au Jaryd Hunter 0431 263 098 jaryd@localagent.net.au

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You're invited to the MAROO POCKET LAUNCH WHEN: Saturday, December 2nd between 10am - 12pm Midday WHERE: 198 - 218 Dulong Road, Dulong QLD 4560

Maroo Pocket is a boutique estate situated in the pea-green hills of Dulong (five minutes from

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Nambour) with eight exclusive lifestyle acreage lots available. With lot sizes ranging from 1.5 to 3 acres, each block has it’s own unique aspect whether it be useable land bordered by the translucent Platypus Creek to elevated blocks that peer down on the surrounding Dulong valley.

With lot prices starting from $325,000, you’ll need to act fast, so make a beeline to the launch on Saturday, December 2 between 10am and noon. For more information phone Roger Loughnan

Phone 5478 5288 | www.rlre.com.au

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f you’re looking for a home with views of one of the Sunshine Coast’s most breathtaking and secluded beaches, look no further than First Bay Coolum. Taking its name from the spectacular bay it overlooks, First Bay Coolum comprises of 24 luxurious, housesized apartments set in landscaped gardens. Many apartments enjoy panoramic views of the beach, the rolling surf and the Pacific out to the horizon. The apartments are at least 200m² including expansive balconies as well as having double lock-up garages, storage space and access to the pool and gym.

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FIRST BAY, COOLUM 1674-1676 David Low Way, Coolum Beach 24 luxurious house-sized apartments available For more information and pricing call: Todd Mckee McGrath Estate Agents 0418 737 197 Kerry Glover North Shore Realty 0408 714 270

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Feel at home

Phone (07) 5476 3579 www.thepropertyleague.com.au

THE PERFECT BEACHSIDE RENOVATOR 26 Ilumba St, BUDDINA

Auction Tuesday 19th December 5.00pm on site

Fantastic location approximately 250m to the beach and 200m to Kawana shopping centre. Come and turn this “blank canvas” into your dream beach home.

• Owners have moved overseas and are committed to selling • 250m to the beach • 200m to Kawana shopping centre • Ideal house for renovating • Appox 550sqm block • Highly motivated vendors requiring an urgent sale before Christmas • THIS WILL BE GREAT VALUE!!!

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Auction: Tuesday 19th Dec 5.00pm on sitee Inspect: Saturday 2nd Dec 12-12.45pm Wednesday 6th Dec 5-5.30pm

Darren Rix 0416 188 259

PROVEN REAL ESTATE AGENTS On average over 20 years sales & marketing experience per team member 20% of our sales commissions go back to the local community, ASK US HOW!

Amber Fox 0405 357 735

Leanne King 0439 910 235

Darren Rix 0416 188 259

Margie Deighton 0411 399 514

Morag O’Malley Support

Kim Russell Projects

You can feel at home with real estate agents that put the “real” back in real estate

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31-55 Serene Close, MONS

5 Bed | 3 Bath | 3 Car

Idyllic architectural designed home commanding sweeping ocean views in a prized location.

View Saturday 2nd December 12.00-12.30pm Tanya Mungomery 0414 260 711 tanya@tmestateagents.com.au

This captivating acreage property delivers an awe-inspiring sense of seclusion and offers a luxurious living lifestyle.

Office 5373 5077

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Sincerity - Honesty - Commitment We put you first

MAROOCHYDORE UNIT 1505 ‘HORTON APARTMENTS’ 1A MUNGAR ST

OFFERS IN THE HIGH $200,000’S

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INVESTORS – Right Price, Right Time, Right Now!

Caloundra - 5438 2166

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Maroochydore - 5443 3377

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Peace, Tranquility & Prestige Imagine unwinding after a long day in this prestige home, sitting on your back deck with a cool drink overlooking your own private tranquil backdrop of Buderim Forest.

• 4 Bedrooms, 1 Media Room, 2.5 Bathrooms, Double Garage with remote control door • Open plan Family, Kitchen & Dining area as well as a second Living area upstairs • High Ceilings, Downlights, Fans and Security Screens throughout • A leafy green outlook in all directions • Room for kids to play and for a pool if you wish • Side access for extra vehicle, boat etc INSPECT Saturday 10:15-11am FIRST NATIONAL COASTAL 5444 0800 DAN HAWES 0477 503 059 WEB www.firstnationalcoastal.com.au

Imagine being in the middle of all the action, yet located in a quiet resort style oasis with pool, gym & tropical gardens.

Horton Apartments is a modern complex that overlooks what will become our new CBD. With retail therapy, dining & entertainment already within walking distance plus the new CBD this truly is THE place to live! This 5th floor apartment offers: • Large 5m x 5m living area with aircon & modern kitchen • Master with ensuite • Large Balcony with district views • Secure undercover parking • Renting at $340 /week • Reasonable Body Corporate Rates INSPECT Saturday 2nd December 10-10.30am FIRST NATIONAL COASTAL 5444 0800 GEORGINA GRIGGS 0401 868 006 WEB www.firstnationalcoastal.com.au

Beerwah - 5494 6444

OFFERS OVER $595,000

Mooloolaba - 5444 0800

Nambour - 5441 1344

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We put you first HUNCHY

OFFERS OVER $899,000

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First time offered for sale! This superb quintessential Queenslander was built in 1952 from hardwood timbers milled in Palmwoods.

• Private elevated views • 3 Bedrooms main with en-suite • Formal dining and sitting room • Verandahs on 2 sides enclosed and covered for outdoor entertaining • Chefs kitchen with quality appliances and granite benchtops • Separate study, large laundry • 4 Dams, several Water tanks, septic • Large 3 bay shed and cold room INSPECT Contact agent to arrange inspection FIRST NATIONAL CAROLANS NAMBOUR 5441 1344 VANESSA BRUNTON 0467 448 850 WEB www.carolans.net

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Family Treasure On 25 Acres

NAMBOUR 14 TAMPER STREET

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This immaculately presented acreage property would have to be one of the most beautifully presented and maintained properties in Glenview.

With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms this brick colonial styled home is full of charm and character.

All the work has been done, the gardens superbly landscaped with low maintenance plants, fully fenced to keep the animals in. Entertainment is made easy with the home hosting a full covered front and rear verandah’s and an amazing designed entertainers paradise.

INSPECT By appointment FIRST NATIONAL LIFESTYLE SIPPY DOWNS 5450 1515 RACHEL GANT 0408 582 907 WEB www.fnlifestyle.com.au

BURNSIDE 12 RIDGEWOOD STREET

$425,000

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Family Home On Ridgewood

This beautiful family home is located in the heart of Nambour, close to shopping centres, transport and schools.

• 4 Bedrooms, 2 with built-ins • Sunroom or study room/office • Large eat in kitchen • Separate lounge room • Ceiling fans plus screens on windows • Back deck area overlooking a fully fenced backyard • Decent size garden shed • Quiet street close to shops and transport • Land size: 417m2 INSPECT Contact Agent FIRST NATIONAL CAROLANS NAMBOUR 5441 1344 JAMIE COSTELLO 0426 811 956 WEB www.carolans.net

This well presented large, low set brick, family home located on a quiet street in Burnside is a must see.

• 3 Large bedrooms, 2 with built-in wardrobes • 1 Master bedroom with en-suite and built-in wardrobe • Family bathroom with separate shower and bath • Separate toilet to bathroom • Open plan kitchen and dining area • Air conditioning in living room • Outdoor undercover entertainment area • Remote controlled Single lock up garage with backyard access • Land size: 545m2 with fully fenced yard INSPECT Contact Agent FIRST NATIONAL CAROLANS NAMBOUR 5441 1344 JAMIE COSTELLO 0426 811 956 WEB www.carolans.net

Caloundra - 5438 2166

Maroochydore - 5443 3377

Mooloolaba - 5444 0800

Nambour - 5441 1344

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EXCEPTIONAL VIEWS, RESIDENCE AND VALUE – DON’T MISS OUT 44 Tantula Road East, Alexandra Headland This stunning contemporary home in one of the Coast’s most prestigious addresses is sure to leave you breathless.

Boasting superb elevation and picturesque panoramic ocean and hinterland views, this magnificent residence will appeal to the most astute buyer. Stylish and impressive in design, this immaculate abode blending functionality with high class finishes ticks all the boxes. Offering a versatile floorplan and pure luxury living with an endless choice of entertaining zones inside and out. Perfectly positioned with a Northerly aspect and close proximity to beaches and award winning restaurants, this beautiful home captures the Sunshine Coasts lifestyle to perfection. This enviable coastal retreat of undeniable quality with unsurpassed ocean views will leave you wanting for nothing. Call Karen or Loren today!

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AUCTION STUNNING CONTEMPORARY MASTERPIECE – IT’S AS GOOD AS IT GETS! 33-37 Turnbull Place, Tanawha This is an impressive private residence unlike any other on the Coast. Set on a private 4,002m2 lot, this property redefines modern luxury living. With first rate finishes throughout there is no mistaking that this is an address where the finer things in life are meant to be enjoyed. If you have 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/second house that will house 12 cars, the stunning 20m 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. Genuine sellers with legitimate reason for an immediate sale. Call Craig Porter now.

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Dual-living opportunity Abundance of indoor & outdoor space Stunning 20M heated pool & jumbo spa Private library with custom shelving Vaccumaid system + Ness security 7.1 home theatre with room for 8+ Sonis music & Bticino integrated 32 solar panels & 2 x 30,000L tanks

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AUCTION PEACEFUL, PRIVATE & PLENTY OF EXTRAS – WILL BE SOLD!!

14 Gleneagle Court, Buderim Presented to the market is this beautifully secluded Buderim property set on 7345m2 of prime Real Estate. Set amongst striking landscaped gardens, this wonderful retreat offers a relaxed lifestyle of peace and tranquility. Within a short stroll to Matthew Flinders College and minutes to Buderim Village, the lovely family abode with open plan living and a desirable floorplan is a must to inspect. The owners are relocating and genuine about selling – inspect today!

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AUCTION OCEAN ACCESS WATERFRONT HOME FOR UNDER $1MILLION! 11 Cootamundra Drive, Mountain Creek Rarely offered to the market is this tightly held North East facing waterfront family home on the Mooloolah River. Combining exceptional long water vistas and direct ocean access. This lovely renovated residence offers the ultimate combination of location and an idyllic coastal lifestyle. Perfectly positioned and within minutes to schools, shops, Mooloolaba beach, restaurants, the Sunshine Coast University and Hospital. Secure this fabulous piece of paradise for under $1million!!

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AUCTION SPACIOUS, AIRY & FAMILY FRIENDLY ON CURRIMUNDI LAKESIDE 4

3 Croton Place, Currimundi Lake Looking for a spacious and lovely, airy 4 bedroom, ensuited home with so much more on offer? Look no further than 3 Croton Place. Perfect North facing aspect & elevated wide street frontage, on a level 632m2 low maintenance block. Situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac.

A family friendly neighbourhood so close to schools, shopping & the new University Hospital precinct.

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21/3 Pacific Boulevard, Buddina Awe inspiring views are captured from every window of this stunning 10th floor Point Cartwright apartment. The large North facing entertainment balcony has a sweeping vista from the marina up the coastline to Noosa while the rear balcony showcases the magnificent Buddina beach.

The passing parade of boats, migrating whales and the never-ending swell of the ocean offers infinite visual interest. Call Karen or Ingrid to inspect today.

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ffering more than your average home the spacious interior of this Coes Creek home is matched by the inground pool, sundeck and views providing year round enjoyment.

The four-bedroom home features open-plan living areas and sits on a 1004m2 block. It boasts a large kitchen and double garage with drive-through access to the rear street. An added bonus is the inclusion of town water plus inground, concrete rainwater tank.

161 COES CREEK ROAD, COES CREEK 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Offers from $550,000 considered RE/MAX Property Sales 5470 7000 Gary Hoffmann 0402 737 532 Steve G Pery 0448 884 093

SUPERB VILLA IN LIFESTYLE RESORT Villa 78/23 Macadamia Drive, Maleny

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If you have been considering downsizing, even if initially you haven’t thought about moving into a dedicated over ‘50s village, it is highly Price: Offers over $370,000 recommended that you check this out. You will not find a freehold home Inspect: Saturday 2nd December 11.30-12pm of this caliber for this price.

Kellie Rose 0428 464 485

KARLOS NASH 0427 262 272 karlos@nextpropertygroup.com.au

YOUR NEXT CALL WHEN BUYING OR SELLING REAL ESTATE!

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his Warana home is so close to the beach that you can smell the salt air. It’s within walking distance to the beach, park and shops. With four bedrooms, two baths and room for five vehicles, it’s perfect for the family. The home sits on a fullyfenced 531m2 block and boasts a tropical inground pool. The property also has a shed and outdoor entertaining area. Don’t miss the opportunity. Inspect today.

12 Blackall Street, Woombye 5442 1855 5 Margaret Street, Palmwoods 5478 9122

2 TAMALA STREET, WARANA 4 bed, 2 bath, 5 car Auction on site Saturday, December 16 @ 3pm Platinum Properties 5437 8806 Steve Turner 0412 679 488

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Hunchy 138a Shurvell Road

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Amazing Large Acreage in Sought After Location Wow Land....Wow attributes...just minutes from Palmwoods town centre. Character dual living options; resort style pool and great entertaining area. Surrounded by plenty of usable lush fertile land currently running cattle and horses. There are motorbike trails and room for all rural pursuits with fenced paddocks, permanent creek and dams. Enormous shed and hard stand for trucks and machinery. This is one sensational property. Reluctant sale - creates opportunity to secure this property now.

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• 48.82 acres, fenced paddocks • Air conditioning, fireplace • Inground pool & entertaining area • Permanent creek & dams • Enormous machinery shed with hard stand

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5442 1888

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Shop 2, 18 Blackall Street, WOOMBYE

MAPLETON 103 Spring Pastures Drive

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RESORT STYLE HOME IN PICTURESQUE MAPLETON!!

• Return home to Peace and Quiet, Privacy and Views • Set on approx.. 4.5acres, this home is all and more!

• Offering great living for the family, bedrooms are of generous size • Master complete with ensuite , spa , deck and pool views • Games room, in ground pool, deck for entertaining and relaxing • 3 water tanks, garden and large shed, 2 x paddocks + more

Price: $830,000 Inspect: 1 – 1.40 Contact: Virginia Brown 0400 763 837 www.riddellrealestate.com.au Property ID: 532344 OPEN SAT. 11-11.40 U1 $469,500 U2 $459,500

WOOMBYE: 12 HORIZONS WAY. “NEW DUPLEX” Both units 3brms, 2bath, 2 car. Open plan living, private patio, air conditioned + many more extras!

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WOOMBYE: 13 HORIZONS WAY. “BRAND NEW” 4brms, 2bathrooms, 2car.

Stylish family design. 800m2 block, only mins to Woombye & Palmwoods.

This is an amazing apartment located perfectly in the heart of Maroochydore. The apartment has two large bedrooms plus a study room that is easily converted to a three bedroom area. The master bedroom has an ensuite with spa, while the open-plan living, kitchen and dining areas give you the ultimate in relaxed lifestyle. You’ll love the covered balcony, which offers views to the ocean. There is room for dining and barbecues. Garaging is secure with remote entry and the entire complex is designed for a secure residence with intercom and swab entry. Enjoy the swimming pool or entertain pool side.

502/1-7 DUPORTH AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE

WOOMBYE: 3/29 BLACKALL STREET. “BEST PRICED UNIT IN TOWN” This

2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car

DIDDILLIBAH: 11 ROSEMARIE DR. Stylish, dual living suitable, 5brm home.

$650,000

430sqm u/roof, ig pool, large entertaining deck, Super quality and value.

Ross Cattle 0410 625 758

BURNSIDE: 42 TRAMLINE RISE DR. “BRAND NEW” 2bath family home,

Define Property Agents 07 5478 2477

OPEN SAT. 11-11.40 $289,000

centrally located 2bed, 1bath, 1car unit is a must see for Investors or 1st Home Buyers.

OPEN SAT. 12-12.40 $797,000

entertaining area, spacious open plan living, rural views. “Builders Warranty”.

OPEN SAT. 12-12.40 $488,000

TOWEN MTN: 91 TOWEN MTN RD. “ECO LIVING ” 14 acres OFF GRID. 3brms, 1bath, 6car accomm. Unique & Private with sensational views and privacy.

OPEN SAT. 1-1.40 OFFERS FROM $595,000

IMAGE FLAT: 176 IMAGE FLAT RD. NEW LISTING! 5 Acres with 4brm home + office, 2 bathrooms. BIG high roof shed (18m x 16m) – Very private.

OPEN SAT. 2-2.40 $$ TOP VALUE BUY

Gary De Paoli 0408 731 412 | Kirk Patrick 0439 395 599 | John Pyne 0418 710 209 | Virginia Brown 0400 763 837 | BJ Fullarton 0413 301 579

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BURNSIDE 8 Heslop Place

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IMMACULATE .. SPACIOUS .. OPTIONS PLUS! • Built in 2015, the custom designed home offers versatility and options!

• Tucked away at the end of a private, quiet cul-de-sac, family friendly pocket on ½ acre of beautifully landscaped grounds • Offering “Super Sized Living” along with a multitude of options • Dual living, work from home, ideal for the large or extended family, Air bnb or extra income from unutilised space

• Light filled, fresh contemporary décor throughout, living is comfortable • The home is designed for 4 independent living zones, all with own external access and offers several alfresco areas • The home is of a high standard and cleverly designed • Long range views across town and beyond are enjoyed from the large tiled, under roof deck

Price: All Reasonable offers Considered!

Inspect: By Appointment Contact: John Pyne 0418 710 209 www.riddellrealestate.com.au Property ID: 539147

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Approved For Subdivision Here’s a great opportunity to reap the rewards Price: Offers from $450,000 considered with this 2 lot subdivision in town Inspect: Contact agent for details • Modern 2 bed home with tenant in place www.outstandingagents.com.au 2 • Approved for private rear lot of 751m ID: 19165455 • Existing home becomes 451m2 lot Steve G Pery 0448 884 093 • Add a driveway, connect services stevegpery@remax.com.au • Located withing 300mtrs of town RE/MAX Property Sales • A no brainer opportunity. Be quick

Offering all that is sought after in hinterland property, this spacious residence is perfectly positioned within walking distance of popular Montville with its boutique shops and cafes.

Surrounded by the rolling hills of the hinterland and boasting valley views, the home boasts high ceilings, spacious rooms and several indoor and outdoor living areas. The modern kitchen has a walk-in pantry and Quantum quartz benchtops. The bedrooms have built-in robes, while the master has an ensuite and walk-in robe. There is also a media room and office. The property has a three-bay shed with power, bathroom and airconditioning plus there is a double lock-up garage with internal access. Solar hot water and rainwater tank complete the property.

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07 5445 9200 07 5445 9211 sales@barnbyrealestate.com.au www.barnbyrealestate.com.au

FIRST TIME HOME BUYER OR EXCELLENT RENTAL INVESTMENT Walk to Palmwoods township from this brick and tile home in less than 5 minutes. Public state school, public pool, also in walking distance from the street. And only 10 to 20 minutes drive to all the popular high schools and beaches. Great separation from the main hub of this home is the newly renovated garage which is now the fourth bedroom OR a separate air conditioned office OR a second lounge room which is perfect for the teenagers in the family. Chef ’s kitchen with a large gas electric stove for the gourmet cooks. In ground pool with a large under cover area perfect for Queensland’s summer entertaining. Add to this investment is a freshly renovated ensuite in the master bed room. And all bed rooms with built ins, as well as a generous space for the family room.

• 2 Separate and spacious lounge rooms • In-ground Pool • Huge undercover outdoor entertaining area Open for Inspection: Saturday 10-10.30am 4 BED | 2 BATH | Pool | Office Address: 28 Jane Street PALMWOODS Price: $497,000

• Walking distance to train/bus stops, and shops.

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Craig Barnby 0427 533 731 craig@barnbyrealestate.com.au

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TREE CHANGE SANCTUARY ON ACREAGE WITH SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL This rare residential zoned, acreage listing offers the astute buyer or developer a spacious fourbedroom brick home surrounded by 2.34 hectares / 5.73 acres of lush and landscaped parkland.

Enjoy this private and secluded property as a rural residential home in the knowledge you have the opportunity to sub divide and develop in the future.

• Large open plan kitchen / dining / lounge with wood fire heater, reverse cycle air conditioning and garden views • Well designed, modern kitchen featuring: stone bench tops, glass splash backs, soft closing drawers and stainless steel appliances inc a dishwasher and gas cook top with child safety features • Media room with garden views and reverse cycle air conditioning

• Master bedroom with reverse cycle air conditioning and generously sized ensuite • Outdoor entertainment area with garden views, fully fenced house block - child safe and pet friendly

Open for Inspection: Saturday 11 - 11:30am 4 BED | 2 BATH | 5 CAR | 5.73 ACRES Address: 7 Jade Street, Coes Creek Price: Expression of Interest Closing date 15th December

Craig Barnby 0427 533 731 Paul Ciseau 0411 662 738 www.barnbyrealestate.com.au

LAND FOR AUCTION PRIVATE ESTATE, WITH GROUND WORK STARTED • 3km from Eudlo in a private estate with concrete driveway and power to the property’s entrance.

Mortgagee in position and has instructed to auction this 6.69 hectare - 16 acre plus block that has 4 acres cleared and basic ground work done with gravel driveway into the block a dam a 6 x 6 enclosed shade shelter and basic 10 meter caravan. As you enter Glenkeith Place with only 2 residents to the gated entrance the concrete driveway will lead you to private crest entrance of the block which does have the choice of building up on top or follow the gravel road to the cleared paddock below. A weekend hideaway, a place to call home, or a blank canvas to re sculpture your piece of Australia. Come see what your imagination could do here. Auction Saturday 9th December 2.30pm on site.

RARE OPPORTUNITY, ONCE IN A LIFE TIME CHANCE, TO SECURE A PRIVATE SECLUDED 6.69 HECTARES BLOCK! AUCTION SATURDAY 9th DECEMBER 2.30PM

Open for Inspection: Saturday/Sunday 11:30 - 12pm Address: 16 Glenkeith Place, Eudlo Auction: 9th December on-site at 2.30pm

Craig Barnby 0427 533 731 Principal/Auctioneer craig@barnbyrealestate.com.au

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UPCOMING AUCTIONS

38/34 CANBERRA TERRACE, CALOUNDRA Passed in / 3 bed, 3 bath, 2 car

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a preview of hot auctions taking place on the Sunshine Coast in the next seven days:

Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Karen Jones 0405 122 526 75 PALMER AVENUE, GOLDEN BEACH

5 SHERMAN STREET, BATTERY HILL

Passed in / 5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car

Auction on site Saturday, December 2 @ 1pm

Ray White Pelican Waters

Harcourts Caloundra 5438 1177

Rebecca Osenton 0427 462 764

Gavin Duncan 0438 549 384

27 BIRROBEEN STREET, MERIDAN PLAINS

32 PRENTIS ROAD, BLI BLI

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER $551,000 /

Auction on site Saturday, December 2 @ 5pm

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Belle Property Buderim 5445 6722 Brenden Southey 0417 633 035 52 & 54 SCHOOL ROAD, BLI BLI Auction on site Saturday, December 2 @ 4pm North Shore Realty 5448 7444 Kerry Glover 0408 714 270

Colliers International

32 Prentis Road, Bli Bli

13 Orchard Grove, Doonan

Baydn Dodd 0418 173 187

14 DAWSON PARADE, BUDERIM Auction on site Saturday, December 2 @ 11.30am McGrath Buderim 5450 8000 Chris Pace 0417 196 600 Damien Michael 0413 024 124

31-55 SERENE CLOSE, MONS Passed in / 5 bed, 3 bath, 5 car TM Estate Agents, Tanya Mungomery 0414 260 711 Trevor Hicks 0413 639 249

13 ORCHARD GROVE, DOONAN Auction on site Sunday, December 3 @ 2pm REMAX Coast and Country 5476 7654 Chris Ryan 0455 974 039

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24 COOMAROO CRESCENT, MINYAMA SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER $1,500,000 / 5 bed, 2 bath, 3 cars McGrath Mooloolaba 5450 8000 Geoff Ohmsen 0412 103 147

17 HICKORY COURT, BUDERIM Passed in at $500,000 / Vacant land McGrath Buderim 5450 8000 Simon Thomas 0418 223 160

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PROPERTY 8 WALLACE CLOSE, COES CREEK $480,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Day & Grimes Real Estate, Ian Black & Gary Langford

13 BAMBAROO CLOSE, NAMBOUR $550,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 5 car Carolans First National Real Estate, Vanessa Brunton

62 JESSICA BOULEVARD, MINYAMA $575,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Next Property Group, Alan Riley

48 NAMBOUR MAPLETON ROAD, NAMBOUR $537,500 / 4 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Day & Grimes Real Estate, Gary Langford

5 KALMIA PLACE, MOUNTAIN CREEK $516,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Belle Property Buderim, Bevan Horsnell & Brenden Southey

11 MAUD STREET, NAMBOUR $545,000 / 5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Carolans First National Real Estate, Andy Sharma

1/12 SURFSIDE LANE, MOUNT COOLUM $607,500 / 3 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Next Property Group, Richard Scrivener & Tony Cargill 2/12 SURFSIDE LANE, MOUNT COOLUM $620,000 / 3 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Next Property Group, Richard Scrivener & Tony Cargill

11 PANORAMA DRIVE, NAMBOUR $645,000 / 5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Carolans First National Real Estate, Vanessa Brunton 25 NAROON CRESCENT, WURTULLA $520,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Next Property Group, Karen Jones *As supplied by contributing real estate agencies

HUNCHY TREASURE This family treasure was built in 1952 on 25 acres of fertile Hunchy land. The quintessential Queenslander was constructed from hardwood timbers from the property that was milled in Palmwoods. Private with elevated views across to Ninderry and only minutes to Palmwoods, this certainly is a special property.

The home boasts three bedrooms, the main with ensuite. There is also a formal dining and sitting room, study, large laundry, chef’s kitchen with quality appliances and granite benchtops.

The verandah is enclosed and covered for outdoor entertaining.

The property has four dams, several water tanks and is located eight minutes to Palmwoods and 25 minutes to Maroochydore.

273 HUNCHY ROAD, HUNCHY 3 bed, 2 bath, 4 car Offers over $899,000 Carolans First National Real Estate 5441 1344 Vanessa Brunton 0467 448 850

The four-bedroom home at 1 Bunyarra Court in Buderim sold for $750,000

MAROOCHYDORE 502/1-7 Duporth Avenue

Prestigious Living In The Heartbeat Of Maroochydore This is an amazing apartment located perfectly in the heart of Maroochydore.

Offering 2 large bedrooms plus a study room that is easily converted to a 3rd bedroom area, the master bedroom has an executive styled en-suite with spa, the open plan living kitchen and dining areas give you the ultimate in relaxed lifestyle, the covered balcony is massive so entertaining is a breeze with Northern views over the ocean, you will spend most nights dining with amazing views, garaging is secure with remote entry, large swimming pool, bbq area and onsite gym offers the best in resort style living.

OPEN HOME: Sat 2nd December 11.00-11.30am VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au PRICE: $650,000 AGENT: Ross Cattle 0410 625 758

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BUDERIM 12 Linder Place

Large Family Home - Huge Land - Private Central Location This is a substantial family home located in a private cul-de-sac location only 7 minutes drive to the beach. Positioned on 1067m2 level land and offering 5 Bedrooms + Office/or 6th Br, 2 bathrooms, beach entry pool, 3 separate internal living areas, fantastic outdoor entertaining covered deck complete with built in bar, & oversized DLUG. The property includes additional off street parking with room to park a caravan or boat on the huge land component, all hidden within a private treed oasis. This lovely home with rustic timber features & internal fireplace is an ideal family home.

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Australia v England. Day 3. Night session. From Adelaide Oval.

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6.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test.

Australia v England. Day 4. Night session. From Adelaide Oval.

9.00 MOVIE Lethal Weapon 3.

(1992) (M) Mel Gibson, Danny Glover. Two cops pursue a crooked former policeman.

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11.00 The Nation’s Favourite Elton John Song. (PG)

6pm Nine News.

6.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test.

Australia v England. Day 5. Night session. From Adelaide Oval.

9.00 MOVIE Lethal Weapon 4.

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7.30 Operation Gold Rush With Dan Snow: Mountain Passes.

Part 1 of 3.

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7MATE (CH63) 9GO! (CH53)

9GEM (CH52)

ONE (CH81)

11 (CH82)

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 River Monsters. 8.30 Joyride. 9.25 The Sexbots Are Coming.

10.10 Episodes. 10.40 Episodes. 11.10 Episodes.

6.30pm Seven Local News. 7.00 News.

7.30 Border Security.

(PG) 8.00 Border Security: Int. (PG) 8.30 Selling Houses Aust.

10.30 To Build Or Not To Build. (PG) 11.30 Bargain Hunt.

6.50pm MOVIE Space Jam. (1996) (G) 8.30 MOVIE Police Academy. (1984) (M) Steve Guttenberg.

10.30 MOVIE Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment. (1985) (M) 12.15am Ink Master.

6pm Regular Show.

(PG) 6.30 MOVIE Zathura: A Space Adventure. (2005) (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Pacific Rim. (2013) (M) Charlie Hunnam, Charlie Day. 11.10 WWE Smackdown. (MA15+)

6pm Come Dine With Me Couples. 7.00 Are You Being Served?

7.30 Clash Of The Collectables. 8.30 MOVIE Smokey And The Bandit. (1977) (M) 10.30 Westside. 11.30 Trauma Investigators.

6pm Hogan’s Heroes.

6.30 Happy Days. 7.30 MacGyver. (PG) 8.30 Walker, Texas Ranger.

(M) 10.30 MOVIE Drive Hard. (2014) (MA15+) John Cusack, Thomas Jane, Zoe Ventoura.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. 7.30 Will & Grace. (PGC) 8.30 MOVIE Confessions Of A Shopaholic. (2009) (PG) 10.35 Will & Grace. 11.35 James Corden.

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Dynamo: Magician Impossible.

8.15 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.40 Live At The Apollo. (M) 9.30 The IT Crowd. 9.55 Plebs. 10.20 Plebs.

10.45 Episodes.

6pm For The Love Of Dogs. (PG) 6.30 Mighty Ships. (PG) 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Escape To The Continent. 11.45 Mighty Ships. (PG)

6pm Rugby League World Cup Pre-Game Show. 6.30 To Be Advised. 7.00 MOVIE Wild Hogs. (2007) (PG) 9.00 MOVIE Rush Hour. (1998) (M) 11.00 Outback Truckers.

12am Blokesworld.

7pm MOVIE Stargate.

(1994) (PG) Kurt Russell, James Spader, Jaye Davidson. 9.30 MOVIE The 6th Day. (2000) (M) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sarah Wynter, Michael Rapaport.

7pm MOVIE Burlesque. (2010) (M) Cher, Christina Aguilera. 9.25 MOVIE The Great Gatsby.

(2013) (M) Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton.

6pm The Back Page.

6.45 Soccer. A-League.

Round 9. Newcastle Jets v Melbourne City.

9.00 To Be Advised.

10.00 Homicide: Hours To Kill. (M) 11.00 48 Hours. (M)

6pm Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Will & Grace. (PG) 8.30 Miniseries: Sherlock Holmes And The Leading Lady. (PG) 10.30 The Loop. (PG)

7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 River Monsters. (M) 8.30 Cocaine Cowboys. (M) 10.25 The Sexbots Are Coming. (MA15+) 11.15 Joyride.

(MA15+)

6.30pm For The Love Of Dogs. 7.00 Border Security: Int. 8.00 Border Security. 9.00 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 9.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG) 10.30 Border Security: Int.

7pm MOVIE Shanghai Noon. (2000) (PG) Jackie Chan, Owen Wilson, Lucy Liu. 9.15 MOVIE Hulk. (2003) (M) Eric Bana, Jennifer Connelly, Nick Nolte.

12am Swamp Men. (PG)

7.40pm MOVIE Take The Lead. (2006) (PG) Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown, Alfre Woodard.

10.05 MOVIE Magic Mike. (2012) (MA15+) Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer, Matthew McConaughey.

6.30pm Weather Gone Viral. (PG) 7.30 Planet Earth II. (PG) 8.40 Sherlock. (M) 10.40 Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey.

(PG) 11.40 Cold Case.

(M)

6pm Hogan’s Heroes.

6.30 Scorpion. (PG) 7.30 David Att’s Planet Earth. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Collateral.

(2004) (M) Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx. 11.00 Freddie Flintoff: The Gloves Are Off. (PG)

6pm Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 To Be Advised. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show.

9.30 Sex And The City.

(MA15+) 10.30 Will & Grace. (PG)

MONDAY

7.05pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Upper Middle Bogan.

9.00 Tonightly With Tom Ballard. 9.30 GameFace. 10.20 Buzzcocks. 10.50 The Office.

6.30pm Seven Local News. 7.00 Seven News. 7.30 Cold Feet.

(M) 8.30 Lewis. (M) 10.30 Citizen Khan.

(PG) 11.30 Bargain Hunt.

6.30pm Baggage Battles. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 8.30 World’s Toughest Cops. (M) 9.30 World’s Angriest. (PG) 10.30 Ax Men. (M) 11.30 American Hoggers.

12am Swamp Men.

6pm Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Science Of Stupid. (M) 8.30 MOVIE The Perfect Storm. (2000) (M) George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg. 11.00 Cold Water Cowboys. (M)

6pm Come Dine With Me Couples. 7.00 Are You Being Served?

7.30 Airport Security Colombia. (PG) 8.30 Airport 24/7: Miami.

(PG) 9.30 Cops UK: Body Cam Squad.

6pm Hogan’s Heroes.

6.30 Happy Days. 7.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 10.30 Elementary. (M)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Will & Grace. (PG) 8.30 Medium. (M) 11.30 The Late Late Show With James Corden.

(M)

TUESDAY

7.05pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Ronny Chieng: Int Student. 9.00 Tonightly With Tom Ballard. 9.30 Kiki And Kitty. 10.00 Wasted.

10.25 Buzzcocks.

6.30pm Seven Local News. 7.00 Seven News. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. (PG) 8.30 Inspector Morse. (PG) 10.30 Terror In The Skies. (PG) 11.30 Bargain Hunt.

6.30pm Baggage Battles. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Vegas Rat Rods. (PG) 8.30 Full Custom Garage. (PG) 9.30 Inside West Coast Customs. (PG) 10.30 Motorway Patrol.

6pm Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Top Gear. (PG) 9.00 MOVIE Infini.

(2015) (MA15+) 11.20 Jail: Big Texas. (M) 11.50 Most Terrifying Places in America.

(MA15+)

6pm Come Dine With Me Couples. (PG) 7.00 Are You Being Served?

(PG) 7.30 New Tricks.

(M) 8.40 Midsomer Murders. (M) 10.50 Cold Case. (M) 11.50 Heartbeat. (PG)

6pm Hogan’s Heroes.

6.30 Happy Days. 7.30 48 Hours. (M) 8.30 Homicide: Hours To Kill. (M) 9.30 Vanity Fair Confidential. (M) 10.30 Elementary. (M)

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. 7.30 Will & Grace. (PG) 8.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 9.00 MOVIE The Girl Next Door. (2004) (MA15+) 11.10 Will & Grace.

WEDNESDAY

7.05pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Stop Laughing… This Is Serious. 9.00 Tonightly With Tom Ballard. 9.30 Catastrophe. 10.00 Catastrophe. 10.25 Buzzcocks.

6.30pm Seven Local News. 7.00 Seven News. 7.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (M) 8.00 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. (M) 10.30 Wallander.

(MA15+)

6.30pm Baggage Battles. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Cops. (PG) 8.30 American Restoration.

(PG) 9.30 American Pickers. (PG) 10.30 Pawn Stars Australia.

11.30 Hardcore Pawn.

6pm Friends. 7.00 The Middle. 7.30 Big Bang.

(PG) 8.00 Big Bang.

(M) 8.30 MOVIE The 5th Wave. (2016) (M) 10.50 Big Bang. 11.20 Big Bang. 11.50 Most Terrifying Places in America.

6pm Come Dine With Me Couples. (PG) 7.00 Are You Being Served?

(PG) 7.30 Waking The Dead. (M) 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (M) 10.40 Silent Witness.

(MA15+) 11.50 Waking The Dead. (M)

6pm Hogan’s Heroes.

6.30 Happy Days. 7.30 Making Of David Attenborough’s Africa.

8.30 Undercover Boss.

9.30 Freddie Flintoff: The Gloves Are Off. 10.30 Vanity Fair Confidential.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. 7.30 Will & Grace. (PG) 8.30 The Umbilical Brothers: Not Suitable For Children.

(MA15+) 10.30 The Graham Norton Show.

11.30 James Corden.

7.05pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 The Ex-PM. 9.00 Tonightly With Tom Ballard. 9.30 The IT Crowd. 9.55 Murder In Successville.

10.25 Buzzcocks.

10.55 The Office.

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

(PG) 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M) 9.30 Houdini & Doyle. (M) 10.30 Catch Phrase.

11.15 Bargain Hunt.

6.30pm Baggage Battles. 7.00 World’s Craziest Fools. 7.30 ScreenPLAY. (M) 8.00 Family Guy. (M) 9.00 American Dad! (M) 10.00 MOVIE Underworld. (2003) (MA15+)

6pm Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Survivor: Heroes V Healers V Hustlers.

(PG) 8.30 MOVIE Bad Teacher. (2011) (M) Cameron Diaz. 10.30 WWE Raw. (MA15+) 11.30 Total Divas. (M)

6pm Come Dine With Me Couples. 7.00 Are You Being Served?

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) 8.40 DCI Banks. (MA15+) 9.40 Lynda La Plante’s Trial & Retribution. (M)

6pm Hogan’s Heroes.

6.30 Happy Days. 7.30 Car Crash Global: Caught On Camera.

8.30 MOVIE Red Scorpion. (1988) (M) 10.40 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 11.40 Hogan’s Heroes.

6pm Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. 7.30 Will & Grace. 8.30 Sex And The City. (MA15+) 9.00 Sex And The City. (M) 10.00 Sex And The City. 10.30 To Be Advised.

SURF REPORT

with MWP’s man in the water

OK peeps, I hope you got some waves last Sunday? There were some fun reports across the Coast on sunrise. Remember, the early bird scores the barrels.

Apart from that it has been pretty slim pickings. I was having conversation with a fellow explorer and he was talking up Taiwan. This time of year is the season for waves… interesting. It looks like you can get there for $1200 return.

I’m just planting the seed of possibility.

And, there are no volcanoes to shut down the airports.

Locally, there are some waves around but with north winds. Pipeline showdown starts in one week. Let’s hope for massive swell. Enjoy.

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