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I think, from time to time, many of us are guilty of this. You know how it is: life is busy, work is busy and some days you just find yourself on autopilot.

So, how can we ensure we remain present, mindful and use our brain to its full capacity?

The brain is a fascinating and intricate organ.

Its activity is as unique as your fingerprint and its storage capacity is endless. What is the key to harnessing this brain power?

This week, Leigh Robshaw delves into the minds of leading experts Dr Jared Cooney Horvath and Dr John Medina to discover exactly what it takes to boost your thinking. I hope you find the story as interesting as we did. It’s on page 12.

Also this week, we chat with legendary pop star, Leo Sayer. He’s bringing his 70th birthday tour to the Sunshine Coast in February – no doubt his fans will love the opportunity to see him perform at an intimate venue.

Noticed more middle-aged women hitting the waves lately? We look at the rise of women surfers who are turning to surfing to keep fit and have fun.

Plus, we have local news, entertainment, food, fashion and property. Until next week, take care.

Enjoy the weekend ahead.

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STRIVING FOR SUSTAINABILITY Where on the Sunshine Coast do you live? Caloundra.

First job? I was a bookbinder at B&D Bookbinders. Back before you could Google everything.

What are you currently working on? It’s the new year, which means putting a business and marketing plan in place for 2019. On a personal front, health and wellness is at the top of the list for this year.

Your family includes… My husband James, sons Caleb and Ashton, and our dog Jasper.

First car? A blue Mazda 626. It was the best car, cheap to run and great for road trips to Byron.

What are you reading at the moment and what’s great about it? Exhausted to Energised and The Energy Guide, both by Dr Libby Waver. They are great books for the modern woman juggling family and business.

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If your life was a book, what would the title be? Extraordinarily Ordinary.

If you could change one thing on the Coast what would it be? I would definitely improve the public transport system. With more and more people taking up residency here we need to take a serious look at how all these people are going to get around and the impact that has on this beautiful place we all call home.

Can you nominate a day in your life that turned out to be a turning point? Becoming a mother was a turning point for me. Raising a child is the most challenging yet rewarding experience you can have. It has grounded me and helped me focus on what really matters in life.

You are happiest when? I’m spending time with my family and friends, trying out new recipes and exploring the great outdoors.

“Dream big and work smart to make those dreams a reality”

Favourite song and why? Can I have two? My latest favourite is I Said Hi by Amy Shark. I love her voice and the depth and determination in this song. I also love Pharrell Williams’ Happy. It makes me want to get up and dance every time I hear it.

What are you watching right now and why do you love it? Blue Planet II by Sir David Attenborough.

How long have you lived on the Sunshine Coast?

Thirty years. I have travelled around Australia and have been to some amazing places but the Coast will always be home. I hope to spend at least the next 30 here too.

What is your favourite place on the Sunshine Coast? I love exploring the Coast and still continue to find new places to visit. Recent discoveries and new favourites are Chambers Island and Buderim Falls.

Where do you take visitors when they come to the Coast? We usually go to the beach, Kawana Farmers Market for the best local fresh produce and Glass House Mountains Lookout for spectacular views.

What frustrates you the most? People and companies who blatantly don’t care about the environment.

How do you deal with your frustrations? Yoga or a swim in the ocean. The sand, salt water and sea breeze can do wonders.

If you won $1 million, how would you spend it? Pay off the mortgage, look after my family and invest in my business so that I could deliver all of the awesomeness on my wish list while creating local jobs. I’d love to get involved with some organisations and charities doing great things with the ocean clean-up and Great Barrier Reef conservation too.

If you could tell your 18 year-old self anything what would it be? Trust your intuition. Don’t limit yourself.

Dream big and work smart to make those dreams a reality because anything and everything is possible.

Keep searching and you will find a way.

What is your preference, tea or coffee and how do you have it? I definitely prefer tea. My favourite is The Fresh Chai Co Masala chai. It’s amazing hot or cold. I drink it all year round.

Know someone interesting on the Sunshine Coast?

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FAST FACTS

with Candice Holznagel

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The average human brain weighs about 1.3 kilograms, the same as a dolphin’s brain.

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“The human brain has 100 billion neurons, each neuron connected to 10 thousand other neurons. Sitting on your shoulders is the most complicated object in the known universe.”

– Michio Kaku, physicist

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When you are awake your brain can generate between 10 and 23 watts of power.

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HOW TO MAKE YOUR BRAIN WORK BETTER

The seemingly natural decline in brain power that affects us as we age isn’t inevitable – there are activities you can do to keep your brain sharp at any age. My Weekly Preview finds out what they are, and debunks a few myths in the process. WORDS: Leigh Robshaw.

“If an adult wants to keep the brain fresh, they have to keep changing the rule set and keep doing something unpredictable” Dr Jared Cooney Horvath

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ant to boost your brain power? If you’re diligently doing crosswords or sudoku, we’re sorry to be the bearers of bad news. It’s not helping you do anything other than learning how to be good at crosswords and Sudoku.

There’s been an explosion in braintraining apps and websites in recent years – Lumosity alone has 75 million users – but there’s little scientific evidence they work.

According to the latest research, keeping your brain agile isn’t about doing the same puzzles or games each day. The secret to boosting your brain power is novelty.

Dr Jared Cooney Horvath is the author of the new book Stop Talking, Start Influencing, in which he outlines 12 scientific principles that explain how people learn and remember. A neuroscientist with a focus on human learning, memory and brain stimulation, he has conducted research and lectured at top institutions around the world, including Harvard University. He is the director of the Science of Learning Group and NeuroEducation – two teams dedicated to bringing the latest in brain and behavioural research to education and business.

Dr Horvath says the idea we can use external tools to boost our brain function isn’t supported by evidence. However, science does know a lot about the changes we can make in our lives to help our brains function optimally. By following certain

become a deeper and deeper autopilot. If brain rules, you can learn and solve an adult wants to keep the brain fresh, they problems faster, improve your memory, have to keep changing the rule set and keep sharpen your thinking and be more doing something unpredictable. Most productive and creative. people after 65, they retire, they do the “When it comes to brain power, it’s about crossword and play golf. But if they learn using the tools we have efficiently,” he says. an instrument, play a new sport or do “I started my career in neuroenhancement something weird, the brain will come – using external tools like pills, magnetism back to normal density.” and electricity. It doesn’t work. The best way So the decline in our brain power as we is to figure out how the machine works and age isn’t biological – once you know the it’s sociological. rules, you can be “Force yourself to super-efficient and engage in something on point. new and once you get “You have to keep good at something, doing something do something new unpredictable,” he again,” Dr Horvath says. “The reason you The brain is unable to says. “What you are do brain training is doing is shutting not because you care multitask when it comes to down your ‘predictor’ about brain training, activities that require attention. and accessing your but because you want In his book Brain Rules, Dr ‘coder’. If you’ve never to get better at doing done a crossword, do things in your life. By John Medina says multitasking it. Teach yourself how drilling you again and is biologically impossible. to do the cryptic again, it gets you crossword – which is really good at those the hardest thing. games. Your scores go “Once you get good at it, do sudoku. up and you think, ‘oh, my memory must be Once you get good at that, play solitaire. getting better’. You can do those games really Once you’re good at that, play chess. Keep well because you start to build a prediction forcing yourself into an uncomfortable spot. [about how to play the game] and you do “Learning is the secret to keeping the them on autopilot, but you can’t apply brain fresh and I can’t think of anything those skills anywhere else. better to do than learn.”

“Anything you do repetitively will

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Why is tihs setnecne so esay to raed – and waht deos it tlel us abuot thkining?

The reason you can read this jumbled sentence is due to the incredible predictive power of your brain.

“Whenever you learn something new, you have to code it into your brain,” Dr Horvath says.

“As you learn, the brain starts to form a prediction, so you devote less and less time to coding. We’re so good at reading, the brain can predict what should be read [as per the example above]. It is an automatic prediction process.

“You can assume 80 to 85 per cent of the day, you’re not actually present, you’re simply running predictions on how things should be,” he says.

“When it comes to learning and thinking, you have to realise if you want a really efficient brain and you want to lock a new skill or ability down – say you want

to learn to play poker or pool – you have to repeat and repeat and drill it enough so you can live in predictions better than anyone else. That’s what separates good chess players from average chess players.”

Something else science teaches us about learning and memory is that cramming isn’t a good idea. If you have an exam coming up, you’re better off studying one hour per day for three days than doing one three-hour study session.

Ever binge-watched a Netflix series?

Chances are you won’t remember as much about each episode as if you’d spaced them out and watched one episode per day or per week.

There’s a law of learning called spacing.

If you spread out your learning, you will remember 70 per cent of information for six months longer. If you binge-watch a show, you will forget 80 per cent within 48 to 72 hours. But there’s a caveat: if you talk about that show and read about it afterwards, deeper memories will form.

“If you want a deep memory, you have to do recall,” says Dr Horvath. “It’s not just

3 WAYS TO BOOST BRAIN POWER

“I am a strong advocate for adhering closely to what is sometimes called the Mediterranean diet,” Dr Medina tells My Weekly Preview. “Lots of fruits, lots of vegies, fish, nuts – and if there’s oil, make sure it comes from olives. Diets like these have been shown not only to improve vascular health, but also brain health.

Specific positive effects have been noted on specific cognitive gadgets. The positive effects of the Mediterranean diet on working memory – something we used

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boosters. “Not only do they force novelty – which is essentially what the brain runs on – but learning a new language or instrument changes concepts with which we use to translate the world.”

We all know exercise, sleep and stress management are essential for our brains to function well. But what else do we know?

Here’s what Dr John Medina and Dr Jared Cooney Horvath have to say.

Eat a Mediterranean diet

about what you put in, but what you take back out.”

Finally, when you’re learning something new, don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Error plays an important role in our learning and how we respond to it makes all the difference.

“Take the idea of the coder versus the predictor,” says Dr Horvath. “An error is a discrepancy between your predictor and reality. In a jumbled sentence, there is a massive difference between the letters and what you can read. We make errors constantly, but our predictions are so strong that we never notice them.

“Once you make an error that’s noticeable, the brain fires up and love it or hate it, you have to access your coder. You have to cognitively engage and in that moment is the definition of learning.

“If you do something new and screw up, you then have to become hyperfocused.

That is what you want.”

Connect with nature

to call short-term memory – is one example.

But, like with so much brain research, we are only in the beginning stages of understanding what the effects [of food on cognition] might be.”

Learn an instrument or a language Dr Medina says formal music training improves intellectual skills in several cognitive domains: spatiotemporal skills, vocabulary, working memory and sensorymotor skills. Dr Horvath says learning music or a language as an adult can be great brain

“The data is just starting to come out on this,” Dr Horvath says. “The more green time, the better function across the board. Your environment, especially if it’s nature-based, doesn’t actually make you a better learner, but it puts you in a better position to do the learning and thinking elsewhere. The prominent theories have to do with movement and oxygenation. When you’re indoors and especially on a screen, you have a narrow focus. That broadens out in nature, which sends the brain into a low theta-alpha level and cleans it up, slows it down and everything gets back on the same page so when you go back to hardcore learning, everything is relaxed and calm.”

DEBUNKING BRAIN MYTHS • Playing video games dumbs you down Research shows people who regularly play video games perform better in short-term memory and reasoning tests. Dr Horvath says there is some evidence that the sustained attention gained from playing video games could help around 10 per cent of children with ADHD to better pay attention in class.

• You only use 10 per cent of your brain PET and MRI scans show that any mentally complex activity uses many areas of the brain and over a day, the whole brain gets a workout.

• Alcohol kills brain cells If you were killing brain cells every time you cracked a coldie, you’d notice some major side effects. Alcohol does have a significant effect on your brain and body, but brain damage isn’t a given, unless you drink yourself into a coma.

• Women are better multitaskers than men You can do only one focused task at a time – regardless of your gender. Dr Horvath says neither men nor women can multitask when it comes to tasks that require focused attention, like driving and talking on the phone. If you do this, your driving will be on autopilot. He says after about age 75 or 80, even walking and talking at the same time gets more difficult.

• Brain games make you smarter There is little research to support this. Most scientists say the only thing brain games make you better at is playing brain games.

• PowerPoint presentations are fun Not if they contain words. We can’t listen to someone talk and read their slides at the same time. One simple picture per point is okay, but use graphs and charts and you’ll lose your audience. In addition, most people can pay attention for only 10 minutes. At that point, you need to grab their attention with a joke or a picture of a fluffy kitten, before they zone out.

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he global popularity of surfing is set to rocket with its inclusion in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

But it’s also a growing sport for another unlikely sub-set – middle-aged women.

They may not be striving to take on barrels on Hawaii’s North Shore, but many women say surfing isn’t the exclusive domain of the young and athletic.

The girls who were once relegated to the beach to watch their boyfriends rip it up are now older women reclaiming the sport.

Blake Johnston, who runs Cronulla Surfing Academy, says there’s a growing demand among middle-aged females for surfing lessons and surf safaris.

Former world champion Pam Burridge, one of Australia’s first female professional surfers, also runs a surf-school for “likeminded” women on the New South Wales south coast.

“We’ve got a pretty strong following of women,” Mr Johnston says.“There’s a bunch who have been with us for a few years who all took it up over the age of 40 and each year we do a safari overseas and take seven or eight of them.”

Mr Johnston says the appeal for the older brigade is to embrace a healthy, outdoor activity that’s of little cost once they own a board.

Women tend to leave their problems or

stresses on the beach, while the wave and weather conditions mean that, rather than a gym class, the experience is always different.

But more than that, friendship is a big driver – one group of regulars has become known as the “mother-frothers”.

“We’ve seen heaps of friendships,” Mr Johnston says. “[They] not only surf but have coffee and it’s really created a pretty cool little community.

“They grew up in an era where surfing

“Going for a surf before work can mean I have a totally different day” was male dominated so I think it will continue to open up to other women who think, ‘it’s not that hard’.”

Mr Johnston says the women don’t just learn how to surf, but also how to read waves and respect their fellow surfers, which means they are treated like any other board rider.

Kristen, 48, grew up in the country and learnt to surf when she treated herself to

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Since then she’s been to other parts of Indonesia, the US, Sri Lanka and the Maldives as well as many trips down Australia’s coastline.

She has even moved to a beachside suburb thanks to her passion for the sport.

“It’s been life-changing – I’ve learnt a lot about myself,” she says.

“My life now revolves around the water and I’ve made friends all over the world through surfing.”

The sport keeps her body and her mind fit, she says. “Going for a surf before work can mean I have a totally different day.”

Taking up the sport at an older age does present some challenges, namely it makes it more difficult to learn how to pop up (or stand up) on her board.

“I’m no Stephanie Gilmore but I can read the water and my overall confidence has improved,” Kristen adds. “And I’m happy with that.”

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3.Think of the places you can go. There are magnificent coastlines right around the world with waves just waiting for you.

4. While you’re waiting for the right wave what else is there to do (apart from soak up nature) but chat – it’s a great way to make new friends.

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The Sunshine Coast Wanderers Football Club has joined forces with Queensland’s largest independent hardware chain, Sunshine Mitre 10, in the search for a budding artist to design an illustration for a vital piece of equipment ahead of the start of the 2019 season. The winning design will feature prominently on the Sunshine Coast Wanderers’ kickboard, also known as a rebounder, one of the most visible surfaces on the pitch at over eight metres long and over two metres high. Along with the $500 Sunshine Mitre 10 gift voucher, the winning entry will be awarded a Wanderers’ jersey and a personal invitation to all SCWFC games.

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New data shows more Australians and overseas visitors stayed and spent more money on the Sunshine Coast over the past 12 months than ever before.

The latest National Visitor Survey released last week showed a record 3.5 million domestic visitors travelled to the Coast to the year ending September 2018, generating record expenditure of $2.4 billion, a rise of more than 18.4 per cent. The International Visitor Survey was also released and showed international arrivals topping 319,000 and also breaking a record with visitors increasing by 8.5 per cent and spend increasing by 5.3 per cent, totalling $248.2 million. Visit Sunshine Coast CEO Simon Latchford says the result is a culmination of highly targeted and effective campaigns both in Australia and overseas to attract new visitors and encourage past visitors to return.

“The performance out of New Zealand has been outstanding, along with continued growth from the American, Asian and European markets, and the fact that they are spending more reflects the diversity of attractions available across the Sunshine Coast,” he says. Mr Latchford says the popularity of events over the period is also a contributing factor to figures achieved.

“With the support of Sunshine Coast Council, the major events calendar for the region has become stronger and more diversified, with domestic business events visitors growing by 5.5 per cent over the period as a result of the region winning an increased number of major conferences,” he says.

SUPPORT GROWS FOR PUBLIC REGISTER The Daniel Morcombe Foundation has thrown its support behind a nationally consistent Public Register of Child Sex Offenders. This National Register is recommended alongside a comprehensive approach to reducing reoffending and preventing child sexual abuse. Bruce and Denise Morcombe have advocated for the development of a public sex offender register in Australia, which they have referred to as Daniel’s Law. Mr Morcombe says the news Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has written to states and territories urging them to support his proposal for a national database of child sex offenders, is “music to my ears”.

It has been a fixture on bustling Brisbane Road for the past 22 years, but the Mooloolaba McDonalds closed its doors permanently on Monday in the lead-up to road upgrades. The Sunshine Coast Council acquired the premises as part of its plan to widen Brisbane Road to four lanes between Tuckers Creek Bridge and Venning Street with space to accommodate future light rail, in multiple stages over several years. This upgrade includes widening Walan Street. Demolition for the first stage of work, a Naroo Street extension to Muraban Street, will start in March, with construction scheduled to start in mid-2019. The Walan Street widening and Naroo Court intersection works will start in late 2019.

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LEO SAYER’S TIMELESS APPEAL Few artists can say they’ve hit the heights of worldwide success and are still drawing crowds after 40 years in front of the microphone.

But at the age of 70, Leo Sayer isn’t slowing down. He’s still writing, still singing – and still dancing. WORDS: Leigh Robshaw.

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eo Sayer may be a music legend with a career spanning four decades, but he still has something to prove. At the age of 70, he’s still writing, still performing and still loving every minute of it.

The Grammy-award winner, who is bringing his worldwide birthday tour Still A Boy to the Sunshine Coast on February 16, has the same drive he had as a young British lad with number one singles on both sides of the Atlantic.

“I’ve been working on a new album and I’ve called it Selfie, because I made it totally myself,” he laughs. “I believe the next album is the best thing I’ve ever done. I’m always piling up my albums in my studio and saying, what can I do better?”

Mr Sayer appears ageless. It could have something to do with his boyish charm and trademark mop of curls. But it’s also a result of his youthful attitude. He’s not stuck in the past, saying he’s influenced by today’s music and tries to bring it into his new work.

“A lot of what the new artists are doing is very inspiring,” he says. “I love listening to new acts and hearing how they do things. The whole industry is always looking backwards for clues about how to move forward. The way it changes is almost in a retrofit fashion.

“You have an artist like Lenny Kravitz, who really goes back to move forward. He’s echoing his heroes. In this business, we are always echoing golden times and trying to bring that back.

We want every gig to be like Woodstock and every record to be like The Beatles’ White Album. The bar has been set – let’s put it like that.”

When he considers his place in today’s music industry, he says he’s in a unique position. He is that rare musician who has legions of fans around the globe, yet doesn’t have to support a massive entourage, like the Taylor Swifts and Ed Sheerans of the world. He has the freedom to create his own music without worrying about keeping a huge show on the road.

“A lot of artists that are right at the top, it’s part of a money-making procedure for a lot of people around them.

I’m unusual because I’m still making music for me. I don’t have anybody I’m partnering with who’s desperate to make money out of me to keep them alive, so I’m a very small cottage industry. That’s very different to how the rest of the

industry works.”

When he first started out, however, it was all about pleasing radio DJs, who could make or break an artist.

“It was good in our day, it was tough and competitive and radio wouldn’t play it unless radio liked it. The Beatles and the Beach Boys were always making records for radio. Brian Wilson would try and write classics just so they would be played on radio. We were channelling all our efforts to please someone’s

else’s criteria and that’s not bad. All hip-hop artists are doing is trying to get played in clubs. It’s the same filter. If their record is weird and whacky, it ain’t going to get played by the DJ. It’s the same screening process you have to go through and often it results in one hit wonders.”

A one hit wonder, Mr Sayer is not. He launched his career in the UK in the early ’70s and had hit singles in both the UK and US simultaneously. He won a Grammy Award for best rhythm and blues song for his 1977 hit, You Make Me Feel Like Dancing – a perennial favourite that makes party playlists to this day – and has released 23 albums.

For an iconic pop star who has outlasted most of his contemporaries, Mr Sayer is incredibly down-to-earth and possibly the friendliest bloke you’ll ever meet. This has gone down well here in Australia, his adopted home. He moved here in 2005 and became an Australian citizen in 2009. Living here, he says, has revitalised him after a string of personal and professional difficulties, which he doesn’t dwell on.

Mr Sayer will be performing some new material in his show, but knows it’s the old hits his fans want to hear – songs like You Make Me Feel Like Dancing, The Show Must Go On, Moonlighting, More Than I Can Say and his own personal favourite, Giving It All Away.

“It’s from my album Just A Boy and it’s really my theme song. I’m writing a book about my life, which will also be called Just A Boy. When I perform Giving It All Away, it’s very magical.

The song is like a coming of age and looking back at your life.

“There is this kind of insecurity in the lyric and maybe the feeling you’re still determined to prove yourself. I think that’s something that’s undying. That drive I have, I guess has never really died.

“I’m not going through the motions in this; I’m trying to do it even better. I’ve got this ambition that drives me on. I still need to prove who I am. It’s not enough to relax with the name on the marquee. The biggest danger of people my age is switching off. I’m determined not to do that.”

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BEACH RITUALS & BLUE BOTTLES

HOW TO FIND TRUE MEANING

Sami Muirhead’s kids experience the painful rite of passage every Australian beachgoer must – being stung by blue bottles.

Leigh Robshaw says your grandma was right: it’s important to make the best of bad situations.

In fact, it’s the most powerful thing we can do.

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nd just like that it is back to school.

The summer of 2019 will be remembered in our family as the holiday of the awakening. My kids will probably always remember this holiday haze because they lost their innocence when it comes to the sea. They were not dumped by a wave. They did not get sea lice all over their legs. They did not lose their togs in an undignified tussle with Mother Nature as they tried to cover their private parts (I personally did lose that battle).

They were stung by blue bottles. There are billions of those oh-so-pretty blue bottles around our local beaches. Okay, the actual number is technically not billions. But last weekend alone, 460 people were stung on Sunshine Coast beaches with a few patients suffering anaphylactic shock.

We have swarms of the little devils on our shorelines thanks to tides and wind direction. My kids stepped on them at Mooloolaba. The lifesaver who helped us was a superhero to my kids, who thankfully had mild stings and were treated with warm water and ice. And ice-cream. And hugs.

Of course, my poor babies thought the world was ending as they shrieked with pain and jumped about on one leg. I think the blue bottles were dead, as my kids were not left with those red scars I keep seeing documented on social media by other not so fortunate victims.

Remember when we were kids, we were told to pour vinegar on stings? Then it

changed to hot water. Then for a time the remedy was urine. I swear I am telling the truth – we were told your own wee was the best cure. Well now that cure is about as popular as white bread and Donald Trump.

But I am thankful my kids were not hurt badly and now they understand and respect another unwritten rule of living in paradise.

Each region in Australia has its own set of rules formed around our lifestyles. I was taught the same rule of not going near bluebottles when I was about their age growing up on the Coast. My mum and my siblings spent many a sunset perched on the

“Of course, my poor babies thought the world was ending…” rocks at Rainbow Beach watching cars fly around the point from Double Island hoping a freak wave would not wash them away.

There is nothing more ‘Queensland’ to me now than sitting on those rocks with a beer in one hand and a phone in the other to film the car cowboys who get stuck on the rocks.

But back to the jellyfish. Let’s not tell my kids that Irukandji jellyfish are bobbing around a few hours up north, as my brood may never swim again. Thanks summer of 2019, despite the blue bottle education, you were a total darling.

Sami Muirhead is a radio announcer, blogger and commentator.

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magine having your life controlled by someone else, under the constant threat of death, because you were born female. The story of Rahaf Alqunun’s escape from her allegedly abusive family in Saudia Arabia has captured worldwide attention, and rightly so.

The 18-year-old fled to Thailand and locked herself in an airport hotel room, tweeting about her plight. She feared for her life if her father were to find her, saying her family had threatened to kill her over the most trivial things. Amazingly, the world listened and Canada granted her asylum.

Ms Alqunun’s savvy use of social media has highlighted the human rights abuses of Saudia Arabia, with its male guardianship system. Ms Alqunun was lucky. Many other women in Saudia Arabia have not been. Ms Alqunun’s brave actions, it is believed, could now spark a revolution in Saudia Arabia.

The human spirit is astounding.

It can prevail under the most extreme circumstances. Ms Alqunun’s case came to light just as I finished reading the incredible book, Man’s Search for Meaning, by Viktor Frankl. This work should be required reading in every high school, for its message is one every one of us should grasp.

It prescribes a solution to the “existential vacuum”, which he says is the mass neurosis of the present time. That is, many of us lack meaning in our lives. We can find meaning through creating something of value, performing a meaningful deed, experiencing

love or – he says most importantly – behaving with dignity in the face of difficulty.

Imprisoned in four concentration camps during WWII, Dr Frankl gained profound realisations about humanity. In the worst of circumstances, we can either behave like “swine” or “saints”. The way we bear suffering – a given in life – is what allows us to transcend any hardship and through this, we find true meaning and purpose.

He writes: “Even the helpless victim of a hopeless situation, facing a fate he cannot change, may rise above himself, may grow beyond himself, and by doing so change himself. He may turn a personal tragedy into a triumph.”

Dr Frankl said “the people held in highest esteem are neither the great artists nor the great scientists, neither the great statesmen nor the great sports figures, but those who master a hard lot with their heads held high.”

It calls to mind the extraordinary work of Bruce and Denise Morcombe, who turned tragedy into triumph after the loss of their son Daniel, by dedicating themselves forevermore to the safety of all children.

Rahaf Alqunun chose, for herself, the high road. She made a bid for freedom and in doing so, the world has been given a wake-up call. A call to be decent, to stand up for what’s right.

In the words of Dr Frankl: “For the world is in a bad state, but everything will become still worse unless each of us does his best.”

Leigh Robshaw is a journalist who contributes to a variety of news and lifestyle publications and websites. She is also My Weekly Preview’s deputy editor.

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COLLECT FOR A CAUSE Wishlist is calling on the Sunshine Coast community to collect their cans and bottles to raise much-needed funds. WORDS: Roxanne McCarty-O’Kane.

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appy hour at Halcyon Lakeside has become much more than discounted drinks and a chance to socialise – it is also the retirement village’s contribution to one of the Sunshine Coast’s largest charities.

Recycling technology supplier Envirobank offers a 10-cent refund for every eligible container recycled, which is why Coast health foundation Wishlist is now asking for donations of eligible recyclable containers.

Although it is only new, Wishlist’s Cash for Containers initiative has already received strong support from local businesses and the wider community.

Halcyon Lakeside’s former bar manager Jan Van den Adel, who has been a volunteer at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital for two years, has already delivered several bags of bottles and cans collected from the over-50s resort.

Mr Van den Adel heard about the fundraising drive through the hospital and thought it was an easy way to support the organisation.“It only took one day to collect all the bottles and cans I donated to Wishlist,” he says.

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but with more people like Mr Van den Adel, this recycling effort could amount to something substantial for Wishlist, assisting the organisation to fund the plethora of health initiatives it supports each year.

Wishlist philanthropic manager Hans de Koning says the foundation will start receiving regular recycling donations from Sunshine Toyota, Landmark Resort, Quick Corp, Best Western Plus Lake Kawana, Nationwide Mobility Vehicles and Just Better Care Sunshine Coast, and the call is out to any community group, school or business

to get on board. “It’s a great way to support the local health service and minimise the amount of recyclable waste that would otherwise end up in landfill or in our waterways. It’s a win-win,” he says.

As one of Wishlist’s corporate partners since 2015, Best Western Plus Lake Kawana Hotel general manager John Örning says donating the cans and bottles from the hotel’s Wildflower restaurant and what guests leave in their hotel rooms to the Cash for Containers initiative is “a great way to give without giving”.

“We already produce a lot of cans and bottles and before it all went in the big recycling bin,” he says. “Now we could either collect ourselves and get the money or donate it. We did choose the latter – since we believe that Wishlist do important work for the region and we help the environment at the same time.

“It’s never a pleasant experience needing to visit a hospital. We see it first hand since many of our guests are patients or relatives to patients or [hospital] staff. [Wishlist] do great and very important work. They make sure that health-care staff on the Sunshine Coast get better equipment and can treat patients better. And they make life a bit easier for patients and their families.”

Most drink containers between 150 millilitres and three litres can be returned for a refund under Queensland’s container deposit scheme. Containers should be empty, uncrushed, lid-free and display the refund marking for Queensland.

Anyone wishing to get involved can contact Hans de Koning atdekoning@health.qld.gov.au or on 0418 274 318.

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CARVING OUT A BRIGHT FUTURE At just 12 years old, Caloundra student and skateboard champion Haylie Powell welll is already living the dream. WORDS: Roxann Roxanne McCarty-O’Kane.

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rmed with her skateboard, Haylie Powell enjoyed a rock star’s welcome at the pop-up skate ramp constructed at Stockland Caloundra for its school holiday program last week.

The 12-year-old Mooloolah Valley resident is a skating prodigy who claimed the inaugural Women’s Queensland Street Skateboarding Champion title in September last year.

The youngster was pitted against competitors twice her age and height, but emerged victorious, notching up another win on her growing list of achievements since she started competing six years ago. In fact, she was such a regular on the podium in the under 12s category that she was offered the chance to move up to the open women’s division, a challenge which she took head-on, placing third in her first event in Brisbane.

Haylie says a huge highlight was having a shot at qualifying in Sydney for an X Games wildcard spot in October last year, but she didn’t make the cut. “It was a great experience,” she says. “Everything was so big. When you visualise it in your mind, it’s nice and small, but then it’s so big in real life.

“I try to push myself; it can be scary… most of the time it’s scary. But I always try new tricks and new obstacles.”

She revelled in competing alongside her idols Hayley Wilson, Liv Lovelace and Kat Williams, although admits they “keep beating me”.

The Caloundra State High School student says skating is all she wants to do and even a broken arm last year didn’t

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phase her determination. She was back on her board within a week, cast and all.

Mum Heidi says Haylie lives and d breathes the sport and when she is not on her board, she is watching skating movies or videos on YouTube, and even plays with Tech Decks (miniature skateboards you use to practise tricks) when she is unable to do either of the above.

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become a necessity for Haylie and now the world, has becom as she strives to reach the heig heights of a professional skating career.

In 2019 she will jet off to the US to compete in the Exposure Skate and Hot Wheels Junior Series with Heidi or dad Peter in tow.

Haylie credits her dad as the inspirations behind and uncle a sport, citing fond memories of her entering the sport riding on her uncle’s long board as one of her first experiences of being on a skateboard. board and used it in my first “I had an old boa competition when I was six and I came second new deck,” she recalls. and won a brand ne “That’s how I got my first board. I used my trucks until I got some from old hardware and tr a skate shop. I was sso proud that I’d done it all with no help.” dedication to the sport, Recognising her d Haylie’s parents have constructed a skate park in with rails, ledges, kickers, a their front yard, complete w bank and quarter pipe.

“It means that when they ccan’t take me out somewhere, I can skate at home,” Haylie says proudly.

While she is already living her dream, Haylie takes time to support others by sharing her vibrant energy and encouraging those trying out skating for the first time or setting out to improve their skills.

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The value of trust and transparency Helping customers into their dream cars is all in a day’s work for Debbie Gorsch. WORDS: Leigh Robshaw.

The first thing you notice about Debbie Gorsch is her charming Scottish accent. She’s been living in Australia for 18 years, but the accent has stayed strong. The second thing you notice is how she lights up when she talks about her job as Business Manager with Mercedes-Benz Sunshine Coast.

“I love my job,” she says. “I’m very lucky to be honest. I count myself very fortunate that I work for such an amazing company and an amazing team of people every single day. I love being in finance and I love helping people get their dream car.”

Debbie was offered a traineeship at MercedesBenz Noosa 12 years ago and found the role suited her perfectly. She has worked in the luxury car industry ever since, joining the Mercedes-Benz Sunshine Coast team just over a year ago. She’s definitely noticed some changes with the brand over the past decade.

“The range is getting much bigger now and I’m noticing there are now a lot of younger buyers,” she says. “Some of the models are targeted to a younger market and are more affordable, especially compared to when I started 12 years ago.”

As Business Manager, Debbie’s role is to help clients with finance applications, insurance and

warranties, helping them understand the benefits and services available to them as Mercedes-Benz customers. She deals with a diverse clientele on a daily basis and her natural warmth and integrity shine through with everyone she meets – not to mention her love for the brand.

“I think you’ve got to be passionate about what you do in this role,” she says. “You need to be outgoing and confident in your ability to exceed customer expectations, especially in the prestige car market. You’re dealing with individuals of a very diverse background and in order to do so well, you must have very strong values and integrity. These people are used to dealing with some pretty serious businesses, so if you’re going to offer them finance, they need to believe and trust that you are the best at what you do.

“The most important thing is to be transparent. Every customer is different and every customer needs something different. You need to adapt to their personalities, ensuring they know all the services we offer. I work face to face with every single one of our clients, regardless of how they finance their vehicle. With a major purchase like a Mercedes-Benz, it’s important

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to get the right advice and I am able to offer them that peace of mind.”

With so much experience and knowledge under her belt, Debbie is thrilled to be mentoring a member of the team in a traineeship. Roarke Black has been with Mercedes-Benz Sunshine Coast for five years. He started out as a Parts Apprentice, moved into the Concierge roll at the front desk and then onto the role of Service Advisor and is now an Assistant Business Manager.

“It’s absolutely brilliant because Roarke has been with Mercedes-Benz since he was 18 and he’s so committed to the brand,” Debbie says. “He wants to be associated with the brand for his whole career. He had a very specific goal to be in finance within five years, and now he’s met that goal.

“It takes six to 12 months to complete the traineeship,” Debbie says. “Roarke is like my shadow for the majority of my day. He’ll sit with my clients and we meet every morning and afternoon, spending a certain amount of time going though his modules and getting him accredited.

“I remember how excited I was when I did my traineeship and I can see the same excitement in him. It’s wonderful to be sharing the opportunity I was given all that time ago. To see another Business Manager flourish is very rewarding.”

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With a toot of the horn on its iconic steam engine, the Mary Valley Rattler will start celebrating the Australia Day long weekend early this year. The Aussie Express Twilight Train will depart from the historic Gympie Station at 5.30pm on January 25. It’s a rare opportunity to enjoy a special trip on the Mary Valley Rattler at night. Nothing says Australia Day more than a traditional Aussie barbecue dinner, available for purchase courtesy of the local Lions Club, and the bar will be open serving icy-cold beverages. The service will arrive back at Gympie station at 9pm. Visit maryvalleyrattler.com.au for more.

FOOD, FLOWERS & FUN Calling all foodies – the annual celebration of all things ginger is on again at The Ginger Factory, and it promises to be a tasty event.

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t is a superfood, an anti-inflammatory agent and looks stunning while growing in your garden – it’s the magnificent ginger.

All things ginger will be celebrated in style at the free 23rd annual Ginger Flower & Food Festival at The Ginger Factory from January 18 to 20.

The increasingly popular festival has attracted big-name foodies including Matt Golinski, Peter Wolfe, Spirit House’s Kelly Lord and Shane Bailey from Noosa Boathouse.

Mr Golinski says he is delighted to once again showcase how diverse ginger can be in the kitchen.“I love cooking using local ingredients,” he says. “It presents what fresh produce the Sunshine Coast region has to offer – it’s quite a foodie-driven area.”

The festival also includes an exciting line-up of Sunshine Coast cooking and gardening experts, including Soil to Supper’s Cath Manuel, horticulturist Paul Plant,

educator and author Leonie Shanahan and ornamental ginger expert Kim Taylor.

An exquisite range of ornamental ginger and heliconia plants will be showcased, alongside more than 3000 plants available for sale.

All the food and free fun The Ginger Factory is famous for will also be on offer, including the Ginger Town shopping, ice creamery and rainforest walks.

Rides on Moreton the ginger train and Overboard boat ride are also available for the family to enjoy by buying ride tickets or becoming annual pass holders.

For more information, visit ginger factory.com.au/ ginger-flowerfood-festival.

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Ninth Street has only been operating since last month but the highly anticipated burger and dessert bar specialising in insta-worthy American-style favourites has quickly become a staple favourite for many. The latest addition to The Wharf Mooloolaba precinct is a sister cafe to hugely popular Maroochydore cafe The Nines.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 Ruba Tuba, Eumundi Markets, 8.30am Juzzie Smith, Eumundi Markets, 9am Alisha Todd, Eumundi Markets, 9am Tribal Groove, Eumundi Markets, 9am Brown Trouts, Imperial Hotel Eumundi, 12pm Drew Bennidick, Caloundra Power Boat Club, 6.30pm Benny O, Imperial Hotel Eumundi, 6.30pm The Febs, Maroochy Surf Club, 7pm Robbie Bostock string Spectacular, Noosa RSL, 8pm Urban Flow Trio, The Surf Club Mooloolaba, 8pm Melaanie & Brown Suga, Maroochy RSL, 8pm Got You Covered, Coolum Surf Club, 9pm

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The latest teppanyaki venue on the Sunshine Coast is now open. Owner of Ocean Street’s Akane Teppanyaki & Whisky Bar Paul Chan admits there have been “a few false starts” with the officially opening date being pushed back a few times. But now Akane, which means deep red, is open and offering the full teppanyaki experience with a focus on Japanese whiskies, beer and sake.

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From humble beginnings, and possessing an unbelievable work ethic, Mr Slater cemented his spot in the Melbourne Storm squad, before announcing himself on the representative football scene with explosive speed, skill and toughness.

Reinventing the fullback position, he has achieved every award rugby league has to offer – from club premierships to Origin domination to World Cup victories.

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Fascinated by the history and stories of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who is known as the godmother of rock ‘n’ roll, Robyn Brown created Down by the Riverside, performing many of the influential songs from the genre and telling the stories behind them.

Ms Brown and her band performed this show on the Sunshine Coast in October last year to a sell-out crowd, with a waiting list for tickets. Due to popular demand, they are bringing a repeat performance to The Bison Bar, Nambour on February 2.

“I fell in love with Sister Rosetta Tharpe a few years ago,” Robyn says. “She’s such a powerhouse of a woman, rocking away on her guitar but never compromising her message.”

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Try these mouthwatering meals from some of the Coast’s best restaurants next time you’re eating out.

BEAT THE SUMMER HEAT With the summer heat there’s nothing better than a bucket of Mooloolaba prawns with your choice of two ice-cold drinks, selected beers and piccolo wines, $29.90 (dine-in only, surcharge applies on public holidays).

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FISH FAJITAS TO FANTASISE ABOUT For a tasty lunch in Peregian try the local fish fajita, with grilled local fish, citrus slaw, avocado, baja sauce and blue corn tortilla.

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SENSATIONAL $7 SUMMER SALADS Enjoy a $7 salad from the Club Kawana Hub Café this summer. On offer this month is a fresh garden salad or traditional Greek salad. Available from 10am daily.

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CRISPY-SKINNED SALMON A MUST Grilled crispy-skinned Tasmanian salmon served with smashed herb potatoes, broccolini and blistered cherry tomatoes with a lemon dill hollandaise sauce. Delicious!

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KIDS EAT FOR $5 Kids eat for $5 during school holidays. Choose from fish and chips, chicken schnitzel, spaghetti Napoli, chicken nuggets, or a cheeseburger. All meals come with a soft drink, bottle of water or juice.

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GIVING BACK NEVER TASTED SO GOOD By purchasing this special meal of barbecue chicken, mango and noodle salad, $5 will be donated to a local cause. Available for the month of January. Show this coupon to receive two regular coffees for the price of one. Common Ground Community Cafe, Birtinya, 5437 6855, thecommonground.com.au.

EAT FOR NEW GIN GARDEN FOR BUDERIM Have you heard? Buderim Tavern has a new addition – the Gin Garden. Open seven days a week, it boasts a tailored menu with tasting paddles, carafes and gin spritzers.

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SENIORS LUNCH OUT Calling all seniors looking for a day out. Enjoy a dish from the $15 lunch menu from Monday through to Friday. Wildflower Restaurant & Bar, Lake Kawana, 5334 9500, lakekawanahotel.com.au.

SIZZLING CALAMARI Enjoy a bowl of Szechuan calamari served with Cajun aioli and lemon. It’s available as a single or double serve and there is a gluten-free option. Rivershore Resort, Diddillibah, 5458 2200, rivershore.com.au.

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DESSERTS TO DELIGHT Executive chef Gareth Collins brings dessert lovers new handcrafted works of art to surprise your tastebuds – French apple tart with cinnamon ice-cream and chocolatecoated popping candy. Maroochy RSL Bistro, Maroochydore, 5443 2211, maroochyrsl.com.au.

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QUICK BEEF STIR-FRY Serves 4. Add extra vegies for a bigger serving size.

INGREDIENTS Marinade • 500g beef stir-fry strips • 2 garlic cloves • 3cm knob of ginger, diced • 1 tbsp soy sauce • ½ orange, juiced • Pinch of chilli flakes • Splash of sesame oil

METHOD Mix the beef and other marinade ingredients together and allow to marinate in a sealed container until ready. Cover the rice noodles with boiling water and set aside. Add the pine nuts and sesame seeds to a medium hot pan and toast for a few minutes, till golden. Set aside. Drain the softened noodles and stir through a drop of sesame oil before setting aside. Turn up the heat on the pan and when hot, add the marinated beef. Toss to cook quickly for a few minutes.

Before it’s completely cooked add the bok choy and capsicums and toss through. Squeeze over the extra orange juice. Season with salt and pepper before serving with the noodles, nuts, seeds and coriander if preferred.

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recipe

Stir fry • 200g rice noodles • 2 tbsp pine nuts and sesame seeds • 2 bunches of bok choy, sliced lengthways • 2 red capsicums, sliced • Juice from the other orange half

COOKING TIP Sunshine Coast food blogger Daneyl Green says her recipe is a simple and tasty dish for busy weeknights. “It doesn’t have a thousand ingredients and can be ready and on the table in 15 minutes. I love using orange juice in my stir-fries and change it up from the traditional lemon or lime – it’s a little sweeter and adds a different flavour.”

The recipe comes from her ebook Mix Taste Eat: Delicious Nutritious Everyday Meals, which can be purchased at mixtasteeat.com.

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M O O L O O L A B A

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SHOP LOCAL MOOLOOLABA If you like the style and quality of big city shopping in a relaxed environment by the sea, you can’t beat Mooloolaba. Take your pick from classy boutiques offering high-end fashion and jewellery, to smaller stores, health and beauty spas and lots of places to relax with a coffee and a bite to eat.

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A beautiful new store on the Esplanade in Mooloolaba showcasing a stunning collection of bright, colourful, fun and flamboyant women’s resortwear, shoes and accessories. Brands include Adrift, Anannasa, Bonita Kaftans, Lula Soul, Natasha Gan, Naudic, Raga, Robb & Lulu, Ruby YaYa, Solito and a stunning range of custom Spanish footwear. 5444 6204

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With a stunning collection of unqiue sapphire jewellery to suit all your blue moods, Avenue J features an incredible range of Georgian, Victorian, Art Deco, modern and fine jewellery. They can also custom design and handcraft one-off jewellery pieces to suit your personal vision.

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SHOP LOCAL PROMOTION

Spend the day

IN MOOLOOLABA MOOOLOOLABA BEACH It’s easy to see why Mooloolaba Beach has featured in TripAdvisor’s Top 10 Beaches list two years running. The clean, gentle waves and golden sand make it a top spot for a swim. It’s a sheltered beach that’s safe for kids and you can wander up to the Spit, which offers even calmer water for the younger ones. Bring your beach umbrella or shade shelter – pure magic.

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RELAXED VIBE & COASTAL BREEZES Located in the middle of the esplanade with Mooloolaba Beach just across the road, enjoy a casual, inviting and relaxed vibe with coastal breezes and fresh modern Australian cuisine with tempting items for the whole family. Plenty of gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options. Open seven days, 6am–4pm (kitchen until 3pm).

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DINE IN AT ONE OF MANY AMAZING RESTAURANTS Could the dining scene get any cooler in Mooloolaba? There are the old favourites like Spice Bar, with its top-notch Asian fusion menu, but there are some new kids on the block that are making waves. Backlane Tapas and Wine Bar on First Avenue and The Dock Restaurant at The Wharf, are getting rave reviews. And don’t forget Augello’s Ristorante and Pizzeria which won the title of 2017 World’s Best Pizza.

PARKYN PARADE SEAFOOD PRECINCT Two words: Mooloolaba prawns. Nothing beats a fat, juicy prawn fresh off the trawler, so head to Parkyn Parade’s seafood precinct for the freshest seafood imaginable. Mooloolaba is a busy fishing port, so grab a picnic basket, grab your seafood straight off the boat and tuck in.

CRUISING You can’t say you’ve seen the Sunshine Coast unless you’ve been out on the water. Take a spin on the Hela-Va jet boat with Sunshine Coast Afloat or slow down the pace with Whale One’s Marine Discovery Lunch Tour.

Or book a cruise with Coastal Cruises Mooloolaba and enjoy lunch and a cocktail.

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NDIS PROMOTION

MORE THAN 200,000 NOW BEING SUPPORTED THROUGH THE NDIS

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN QUEENSLAND?

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ore than 200,000 Australians are now being supported through the National Disability Insurance Scheme, with almost all participants saying their experience has

been positive.

The latest quarterly data on the NDIS shows 93 per cent of participants rated their experience as good or very good.

That’s a five per cent boost from the previous three months. Almost one third of people in the scheme are receiving disability support for the first time, the figures show.

The NDIS has also helped 91 per cent of its young participants who haven’t yet gone to school to better communicate their needs, according to their parents or carers.

The data proves efforts to improve the scheme have

been paying off, Social Services Minister Paul Fletcher says.

“Rolling out the NDIS is a complex and difficult task but these figures show we’re on track and improving the experience for participants, carers and families,” he says.

“The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has been working hard to reform the participant pathway and that’s coming through.”

The number of NDIS participants grew by 14 per cent between the start of July and end of September 2018, bringing the total number to 208,793. There are now 17,925 providers registered to deliver support through the scheme.

“Participants now have more choice than ever before,” NDIA chief executive Robert De Luca says.

About 460,000 people with a disability are expected to be supported through the scheme by 2020-21 when it the rollout is complete.

Source: AAP

All eligible Queenslanders now have access to the NDIS, with the scheme rolling out in the last remaining regions in Queensland – Moreton Bay and the Sunshine Coast – on January 1, 2019.

More than 25,000 Queenslanders are already accessing the NDIS, with 6800 of those receiving support for the first time.

Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher, says the final rollout in Queensland allows the NDIS to provide support to all eligible people with disability in the state.

“I am pleased to announce the NDIS is now available to all eligible Queenslanders,” Mr Fletcher says.

“The NDIS is already empowering more than 200,000 Australians to have choice and control in how they live their lives. The final rollout in Queensland will ensure people with disability have the support they need to achieve their goals.”

Assistant Minister for Social Services, Housing and Disability Services, Sarah Henderson, says the rollout in Queensland is an important milestone for the scheme.

“Today marks an important step for the NDIS, as we can now provide opportunities for people with disability across all of Queensland,” Ms Henderson says.

“The NDIS is life-changing and this milestone ensures all eligible Queenslanders now have access to reasonable and necessary supports to ensure they can engage with and contribute to their communities.”

The NDIS is expected to create more than 12,900 jobs and inject an additional $2.5 billion into the Queensland economy.

Once fully implemented, the NDIS is estimated to support about 91,000 people with disability in Queensland and about 460,000 people nationally.

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NDIS PROMOTION

NDIS HOUSING PROVIDES HUGE PROPERTY INVESTMENT POTENTIAL help those with disabilities and incentivise private investors through excellent returns” Mr Knights says.

“Frankly, I’ve never seen anything like it in all my years in the industry.”

Mr Knights cited a 2017 Productivity Commission report which showed the NDIS will support around 475,000 people at a cost of $22 billion in its first year.

He says the benefits will be far reaching, with boosts across the construction, home services, maintenance and allied health industries a certain flow-on.

“It has the potential to create hundreds of thousands of jobs nationally.”

Mr Knights says prospects for the scheme’s success look excellent, with the NDIS reporting that around 460,000

“Frankly, I’ve never seen anything like it in all my years in the industry…”

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Federal Government established initiative to assist people with disabilities into high-quality housing has created an opportunity for investors to earn excellent returns while positively reshaping communities, according to a national property strategist.

Horizon Property Alliance believes the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) program, which will see participants rehoused in privately established and high-quality specialist accommodation, could be a win for all stakeholders.

“The NDIS is a world-first program where everyone seems to come out ahead,” says Michael Knights, managing director of Horizon Property Alliance.

“As part of its brief, the NDIS will cover the cost of accommodation and ongoing care for participants to enter specialised housing, and this provides an opportunity for mum-and-dad property investors and astute business owners to be part of the program.”

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Mr Knights says private investors participate by aligning themselves with an accredited care provider who helps them establish specialist housing for those with severe disabilities that need 24-hour care.

“We are aware of a variety of models available to investors who want to be part of the scheme, but all revolve around establishing a bespoke home for three-to-five participants,” he says “The investor-owner then grants the care provider permission to operate in the home for a pre-determined rental amount and, in many cases, a share of the care business’s profits.”

Mr Knights says as well as the benefits in this particular program that will help those with severe disabilities into better quality, community-integrated housing, the potential for solid returns for investors were extraordinarily good by any measure.

“It’s an incredible, government funded initiative to both

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Australians under the age of 65 with a permanent and significant disability will access its services.

“We’re aware the NDIS already has a very large list of participants ready to go as part of their housing initiative,” he says.

Despite the scheme being announced back in 2017, Mr Knights says it’s taken until recently to get the required checks and balances in order.

Mr Knights says the government-funded payments would give investors security of income.

“That said, there are always risks when investing. In this instance, you need to ensure you’re aligned with a highquality care provider,” he says.

“Also, while vacancies are a normal risk for property investors, the government will provide a three-month rental guarantee when rooms become vacant. Given the waiting list that currently exists, however, we don’t envisage vacancies being a major downside.

“The only other risk seem to be future changes in government policy, but we believe the program’s success will become apparent in the short-term.”

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NDIS PROMOTION

Support Coordination starts here

Is your Support Coordinator getting the most from your NDIS Plan?

The NDIS undoubtedly changes the way disability services are funded and delivered across Australia, however it can be overwhelming for so many individuals and their families. Your Service Provider should eliminate this feeling of stress and ease your mind.

The NDIS is overseen by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), and it focuses on providing funding and care to a person living with a disability that has affect across their whole life. Many Australians living with a disability are able to access more services than ever before, since the NDIA pledged that no one will be worse off under this new scheme.

After setting your goals, further assistance and support is required to help you achieve these goals. Through discussion and pre-planning with you, your Service Provider can help you discover what services will help you in achieving your goals set in the NDIS plan. When seeking a Service Provider for Support Coordination choose a Provider that offer a range of support services that are customised to your needs, and focus directly on helping you live a more independent life, whilst simultaneously helping you to achieve your goals.

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plan. Through Support Coordination, you can be connected with further supports you may need, eg. speech therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists. An additional role of Support Coordinators is to help NDIS participants make the most of the flexibility in their plans. This refers to the fact that what is decided at the beginning of the year may need to be changed throughout the year to adapt to the participant.

Through Support Coordination your Service Provider should: • Support each participant with their goals • Identify and address barriers • Provide support with budgeting, understanding the portal and the NDIS price guide • Identify and increase your support networks and informal supports • Prepare for your next NDIS plan We believe at Just Better Care, best practice Support Coordination is a vital function in implementing the NDIS. It is a fulfilling role supporting participants to enjoy lives filled with informal connections, community engagement and achieving their goals.

Our Support Coordinators have an intimate understanding of disability and the challenges participants face in living an ‘ordinary life’. We bring experience, empathy and maturity in ensuring you are receiving the most from your NDIS Plan.

Call now to book one on one Support Coordinator session with one of our NDIS experts.

Just Better Care provides in-home disability support, assisting people to live independently within their community. 24/7, 365 days a year.

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NDIS PROMOTION

JOBLESS RATE OF DISABLED AUSSIES IN FOCUS

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he Federal Government is backing the work of the NDIS Participant Employment Taskforce with $19.9 million of grants for projects to boost employment for Australians with a disability.

Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher, and Assistant Minister for Social Services, Housing and Disability Services, Sarah Henderson have announced that an open, competitive grant process will launch early in 2019. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Economic Participation grants will back innovative proposals that build the capacity of people with disability to

participate in work,â&#x20AC;? Mr Fletcher says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They will also support employers to create opportunities for people with disability.â&#x20AC;?

Mr Fletcher says the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Participant Employment Taskforce has had a productive first meeting and is focusing on initiatives to quickly address concerns raised by the disability sector. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These will include changes to prioritise employment conversations in NDIS planning processes and addressing the delays some people face between finding a job and getting employment supports in their NDIS plan,â&#x20AC;? Mr Fletcher says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In consultation with the sector the Taskforceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Terms of Reference have been drafted and these will be publicly released shortly on the Department of Social Services website.â&#x20AC;?

Assistant Minister Henderson says another outcome from the Taskforceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first meeting was for the next round of NDIS Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) grants to focus on creating opportunities for economic participation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope to see some creative and

exciting proposals come forward through these grants including new and innovative ideas which complement Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s established disability employment supports,â&#x20AC;? Ms Henderson says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This could include investing in volunteering as a pathway to employment, or activities which may assist people with a disability to pursue entrepreneurial routes to employment.â&#x20AC;?

Ms Henderson says the ILC grants program was a fundamental aspect of the NDIS, designed to empower people with disability to access their community and achieve their goals, which may include employment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;An open, competitive grant round focused on improving the economic participation of people with disability will help to build the aspirations, confidence, skills and prospects of people with disability and maximise their work opportunities,â&#x20AC;? Ms Henderson says.

The Federal Government has already invested $82.7 million over the last two years in ILC funding to support organisations to deliver activities that promote the inclusion of people with disability.

LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB? New jobs are set to become available on the Sunshine Coast as the NDIS swings into action. The NDIA (National Disability Insurance Agency) needs dedicated and motivated people to help the NDIS become a success. Some of these jobs require qualifications, while others will only require good communication skills and a contemporary attitude towards disability.

Roles may become available in accounting, administration, communication and marketing, human resources, ICT, project management , service delivery and area coordination. You can register your interest for a job with the NDIA at ndiajobs.nga.net.au.

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NDIS PROMOTION

INTERVENING EARLY TO HELP KIDS THE TYPES OF SUPPORTS THE NDIS MIGHT FUND FOR YOUR CHILD INCLUDE • support for daily living activities like getting dressed and eating • transport so that your child can take part in community or social activities, or go to school • therapeutic support including behaviour support • modifications to your home, including design and construction • equipment or technology to help your child • modifications to your car.

GENERALLY, THE NDIS WON’T FUND SUPPORT THAT:

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he Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) approach is available to all children from birth to six with a developmental delay or disability in line with the rollout of the NDIS. Children aged six and under don’t need a diagnosis of disability to benefit from the NDIS. On the Sunshine Coast, BUSHKids is the main contact point for parents wanting to access appropriate supports for their children under the NDIS. As an Early Childhood Partner, BUSHkids supports families of children with developmental delay and provides the support needed to improve the child’s development.

Where a child requires more intensive early intervention supports, BUSHkids staff work with the family to develop an NDIS plan to access the support funding the child needs on a more long-term basis.

• isn’t related to your child’s disability • duplicates other support already funded by mainstream services like the education or health systems • is part of day-to-day living costs that aren’t related to your child’s support needs • is likely to cause harm to your child or pose a risk to others.

For example, the NDIS will fund early interventions like speech therapy or physiotherapy. But it won’t fund inclusion support for kindergartens or modifications to preschool buildings, because these are the responsibility of the early childhood education system.

For school-age children the NDIS will fund support that enables a child to go to school, like help with self-care at school, specialist transport or a hearing aid. But it won’t fund teachers or learning-specific aids like computers, because these are the responsibility of the education system.

CHATTER-BOXES SPEECH PATHOLOGY Chatter-boxes Speech Pathology Services has been in operation for 18 years and has partnered with many Sunshine Coast families to help kids reach their potential.

Chatter-boxes is a registered NDIS provider and can now support its Sunshine Coast clients through the scheme.

Its team of highly experienced certified practicing speech pathologists, work with children with varying abilities and complex needs. At Chatter-boxes, therapist’s strengths are matched to your child’s needs, meaning your child receives an individualised program developed around evidence-based therapy practices.

Kylie Martin, Director and head of Speech Pathology was a finalist in the Australian Paediatric Practice of the Year (2018) Awards and was also a finalist in the Allied Health Awards, Australian Speech Pathologist of the Year (2018).

The Chatterboxes team offers speech and language therapy, social skills, school speech therapy visits, NDIS preplanning and plan review sessions and parent workshops.

Visit chatter-boxes.com.au for more information

BUILDING MOBILITY SOLUTIONS Your registered NDIS building provider servicing the Coast

DON’T RISK IT, USE THE HEALTH INDUSTRY BUILDING EXPERTS WHY USE QSPEC? Health industry compliant with required insurances and work cover Industry experts in providing home modifications and assistive technology solutions for NDIS participants Liveable Housing Australia accredited Builder Team of fully qualified trade professionals that hold all required police checks and certification to service the health industry Prior experience delivering services to NDIS participants living in the Brisbane area Extensive experience dealing with clients with specialised needs

HOW DO QSPEC & THE NDIS WORK? Once the participants support budget has been approved Qspec can arrange a site visit to provide a quote for the home modifications or assistive technology solutions required. Alternatively, Qspec can arrange a site visit and quote for submission to the NDIS for budget allocation.

Visit www.qspec.com.au to learn more about the home modifications and assistive technologies offered by Qspec.

WHERE DOES QSPEC SERVICE? Qspec services Gympie to South Brisbane for non-structural modifications and are happy to provide quotes for participants residing in regional areas.

For complex modifications Qspec services the area between Gympie and the northern suburbs of Brisbane but can assess some complex modifications in the greater Brisbane area.

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RETIREMENT PROMOTION

POWER OF FUNDRAISING BY RETIREES

MAJOR DECLINE IN AUSTRALIAN FLU DEATHS IN 2018

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s part of a recent project to identify the ‘good sports’ living in its Retirement Living villages, Lendlease created a means for its communities to nominate their exceptional neighbours.

Hundreds of nominations were collected outlining wonderful stories of selflessness, kindness, camaraderie and community.

All these people are contributing to a collaborative happy lifestyle for their communities.

One such community member is Gerald Avice.

An exceptionally dedicated fundraiser for Solaris Cancer Care for four years, Mr Avice has personally raised more than $337,000 to help support individuals and their families in support of cancer treatment and wellbeing.

This monumental task was achieved via the solo act of collecting money at various locations throughout his community, sharing his good humour and charm.

Residents in his retirement village refer to Mr Avice as “the cheerful face you’re always happy to see around the village” and “the helping hand that’s always there for everyone”.

A keen sportsman, Mr Avice is an active member of the bowls team and walking group, and regularly enjoys a game of table tennis, pool and darts with other residents of Timberside Villas.

He is a good sport, in every sense of the word.

Another Lendlease resident and good sport, Bob Chanter brings with him a lifetime of community service as a teacher and Country Fire Association stalwart.

He is a long-time volunteer at the Monbulk fire brigade, a police register volunteer and first aid volunteer.

Lendlease Retirement Village residents are making significant contributions to their communities across Australia with their dedication and time volunteering for charities. Proving retirement doesn’t mean slowing down, village residents have alone raised thousands of dollars across the country in charitable funds.

To discover Lendlease Retirement Living on the Sunshine Coast, visit retiresunshinecoast.com.au or call 1800 550 550.

The flu killed far fewer Australians last year than it did in 2017, as the number of cases of the infection reported fell dramatically.

The decline between the two years is a timely reminder that vaccinations work, according to Health Minister Greg Hunt.

There were 73 deaths from influenza in the latest season, which peaked in early September. That compared to 1137 deaths from the respiratory illness in 2017, the worst season in almost a decade.

In total, 52,000 cases of the flu were reported in 2018, compared with nearly 250,000 cases in the same period in 2017.

Mr Hunt says the 2017 season spurred the Federal Government to provide enhanced vaccines for the elderly.

More than 3.4 million extra doses were made available, allowing more than 85 per cent of people aged 65 and older to be protected.

Unprecedented demand for vaccines early in 2018 also prompted the government to secure an extra 1.3 million doses. They were made available through the National Immunisation Program, state programs and the private market.

“The action our government took means more families have been spared the tragedy of losing someone they love because of this preventable, infectious disease,” Mr Hunt says.

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RETIREMENT PROMOTION

RESOLUTIONS YOU’LL WANT TO KEEP

RESIDENTS CATCH A FLICK AT LIVING GEMS The new year is well and truly upon us, so if you haven’t already penned your healthy 2019 resolutions, here are three suggestions to get you starting the year on the right foot.

1. BE MORE SOCIAL Research shows that being socially active and engaged in the community improves your mental and physical wellbeing. People with strong social networks tend to be more active, feel happier and are more supported.

2. JOIN AN EXERCISE CLASS Group exercise provides a variety of benefits that you may miss out on if you’re exercising alone. The relationships you develop with your classmates and your instructor can motivate you and encourage consistent attendance. The good news is that in an over 50s lifestyle community

like Nature’s Edge Buderim, you can participate in group exercise, go swimming and meet some great people while you’re at it. The award-winning $4 million leisure centre features a 20-metre heated swimming pool, expansive rainforest deck and a jam-packed social calendar full of fun events.

3. GO SWIMMING If you haven’t taken the plunge lately, you might want to look at some of the crystal-clear health benefits. Swimming is a fun and gentle form of exercise that strengthens your muscles, increases your lung capacity, alleviates stress and improves flexibility.

Find out more by contacting a lifestyle adviser on 1800 218 898 or visit naturesedgebuderim.com.au.

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hether you are a movie buff or like to watch the occasional film, there is always something available for residents to watch at Living Gems Pacific Paradise’s own private cinema.

Housed inside the resort’s award-winning country club, the cinema comes complete with the latest in surround-sound technology, comfortable seating for more than 40 people and air-conditioned comfort providing the perfect environment for residents to watch their favourite films.

Movies are screened each Thursday night with plans for more, including a Saturday matinee in the future.

Resort sales manager Victoria Dent says the cinema has been very popular with the residents.

“The cinema is very versatile with residents not only watching new-release movies on a Thursday night but also major sporting events such as the Melbourne Cup or Australian Open,” she says.

NO MATTER WHAT YOUR LIFESTYLE, THERE IS A SUNDALE HOME PERFECT FOR YOU

Whether it is a hinterland village just a short walk from home or taking in the sunrise with beach walks every morning, Sundale offers a range of modern two and three bedroom homes.

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Residents recently enjoyed screenings of the films Mamma Mia! and Joy, and also have the flexibility of choosing a DVD from the resort’s extensive collection to watch with friends or family.

Ms Dent says the cinema is particularly popular over the school holidays with residents taking their grandchildren in to watch a movie.

“It’s such a lovely way to spend time together during the holidays, made even easier by not having to travel far with a cinema on your doorstep,” she says.

Located minutes from the beach and close to public transport, Living Gems Pacific Paradise is a boutique resort with 112 homes. There are currently eight stock homes available.

For more information or to book a tour of Living Gems Pacific Paradise call 1800 978 388, email victoria@livinggems.com.au or visit livinggems.com.au.

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FRIENDSHIPS AND LIFESTYLE AWAIT

John Naughton, Marie Michael, Colleen & Graham Anderson

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he Sunshine Coast is spoilt for choice when it comes to retirement communities.

From the coastline to the hinterland, villages are attracting retirees seeking a relaxed lifestyle in our coastal region.

Retirees Marie Michael and John Naughton moved to Sundale Coolum Beach in 2014 and say they haven’t looked back.

“We wanted a new lifestyle and we got that and more,” says Ms Michael.

“Highlights certainly come to mind – a leisurely stroll around the village on a lovely pathway which follows Stumers Creek, residents’ gardens blooming, remnant bush on either side of Stumers, a myriad of bird calls; it is a little bit country here.

“Not only did we find an active and social community, expansive village grounds and gardens, and a lovely new home, but we also found some friends for life.

“We have the best lifestyle living here.

A comfortable home to enjoy when we’re home and nothing to worry about when we take off on our travels around Australia.”

Sundale Coolum Beach focuses on friendship and fun with regular weekly outings and activities – including a fortnightly happy hour at the village’s aptly named community clubhouse, The Hub. “Some of our friends outside of the village think that they should wait until they’re older to move into retirement living, but we think doing it earlier is better,” Ms Michael says.

“We’ve been able to manage the physical move more easily and it means that our future will be enjoyable and we can really embrace our new lifestyle.”

To find out more about Sundale Coolum Beach call 1800 786 3253 go to sundale.org.au.

The Council on the Ageing (COTA) Queensland is calling for greater focus on older people’s health and wellbeing, in response to a new landmark national report launched in Canberra.

The State of the (Older) Nation 2018 report is the most comprehensive national study ever undertaken to seek the views of Australians aged over 50.

COTA Queensland chief executive Mark Tucker-Evans says the report highlights the need for older people to not only be valued but to feel valued.

Support systems need to be in place for those who are at risk or are vulnerable, and to have adequate access to health and mental health services in Queensland.

“While the report shows that a high percentage of people rated their quality of life highly, seven per cent rated their lives as mediocre citing health, financial, and negative emotional issues as the top three contributors,” Mr Tucker-Evans says.

Today most Queenslanders can expect to live into their 80s and some, beyond.

Longer life provides the opportunity to reconsider not only what older age might be but how our whole lives might unfold.

Yet the extent of the opportunities that arise from these extra years of life will be very heavily dependent on one key factor: health.

“If people are experiencing these years in good health, their ability to do things that matter to them will be little different from that of a younger person,” Mr TuckerEvans says.

“If these added years are dominated by decreases in physical or mental capacity, the implications for older people and for society are much more negative.”

Key findings in the report of relevance to Queensland are: • The majority of older Australians feel

younger than their current age, with more than half feeling at least 10 years younger.

• Women feel 12 years younger than their actual age, whereas men feel 10 years younger on average.

• On average, those aged 80-89 feel 13 years younger than their age.

• Of survey participants, 78 per cent rated their quality of life highly, at seven or more out of 10, including a quarter who feel particularly positive (26 per cent rated their quality of life a nine or 10).

• Just over one in five rated their quality of life at the mediocre or poor end of the scale.

COTA is seeking a commitment from all political parties to develop a comprehensive long-term national strategy to address the needs of older Australians – including raising rent assistance by 40 per cent; taking a whole-of-government approach to budget funding; and reducing ageism, particularly age discrimination in the workplace.

Issues investigated included employment, age discrimination, cost of living, financial security, health, home and aged care, housing, later life planning, consumer rights and transport.

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Monday’s supermoon eclipse highlights your hopes and wishes zone, so it’s a wonderful week to expand (or re-visit) your goals for 2019. Don’t be half-hearted. Go for gold and make your dreams as big and beautiful as you possibly can!

It will be hard to get the balance right between your personal and professional lives this week. The pressure’s on at work, but don’t let that blind you to the pressing needs of a loved one at home.

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Moderation and common sense fly out the window this week as you party to the max, spend too much, overdo just about everything and make some silly mistakes. But you’ll certainly have a lot of fun along the way!

Monday looks rather exasperating as the Mars/Saturn square frustrates plans and slows progress. The supermoon eclipse shines a spotlight on lust and loot, so an intimate relationship could soar spectacularly or crash and burn.

Many Aquarians are rebels at heart.

But, remember there’s a fine line between being rebellious and just plain reckless. You’re impatient for change; however, don’t be too hasty and throw the baby out with the bathwater!

A relationship looks rather confusing on Monday, so don’t make assumptions. Check the facts before you respond. With the lunar eclipse stimulating your wellbeing zone, strive to be more proactive about your health, diet and fitness.

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Cash-strapped crabs – avoid going on a spontaneous spending spree or lending money to others. You’re liable to make impulsive decisions based purely on your emotions (which are fluctuating wildly, courtesy of Monday’s supermoon eclipse).

QUIZ: 1. Richard Lester 2. Bob Dylan 3. Freyja 4. The Arc de Triomphe 5. Barometer 6. Iron Maiden 7. Seven 8. Copper and zinc 9. Frank Gehry 10. Algeria

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Monday’s lunar eclipse in Leo fires up your restless and spontaneous side.

Then, Uranus revs up your tendency to make hasty remarks (that you later regret). Remember, rams: it takes a short time to burn bridges and a lot longer to mend them!

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FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE DUAL LIVING ON HALF ACRE Fantastic opportunity to purchase this large double block with 21 McGilchrist Rd ready to sell off now without effecting the house block No 19. Create a combined large family back yard with a second home, perfect for additional family members or an income stream. This charming three-bedroom home is perfect for the growing family wanting a semi-rural lifestyle with school and train 400 metres, 10 minutes Bruce Highway, 20 minutes to beaches, airport, hospital. Fully fenced, level yard, spring bore and tank water connected automatic garden watering system, double lock up garage and a second shed with high massive undercover awning, with space for a boat, caravan or at least 6 cars and to the truck driver off street parking all compliment this seldom to market property with numerous potential avenues. The seller wants action NOW!! and will look at all offers. Contact agent today for an inspection or see you at the next open home.

• ½ Acre / 2236m2 / double block • 5KW system (20 panels) • Bore + tank water • Large outdoor entertainment area 3 BED | 2 BATH | 2+ CAR

Open for Inspection: Saturday & Sunday 1:30-2:00pm Address: 19 – 21 McGilchrist Road, EUDLO Price: ALL OFFERS CONSIDERED

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5442 1888 Shop 2, 18 Blackall Street, WOOMBYE

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OPEN FOR INSPECTIONS SAT. 10 – 10.40 WED. 10 – 10.40 SAT. 11 – 11.40 WED. 4.30 – 5.30

EUDLO: 4 BEECH LN. Solid brick home on 1/4acre. 3bed, 1bath, 1car. Renovated bathroom & laundry, good sized bedrooms, fireplace, air con. Loads of space!

SAT. 11 – 11.30 CONTACT AGENT

BLI BLI: 132/170-203 DAVID LOW WAY. 2brms, 1bath,1car. Resort style living!

Close to all amenities and all facilities of a resort lifestyle! Price Reduced $279,000

DIDDILLIBAH: 102 DIDDILLIBAH RD. Private oasis, 1.4acre retreat. 4brms,2bath,2car, SAT 12 – 12.40 $789,000 3 sep.spacious living areas, fantastic o/door entertaining + pool..Many extras.

WOOMBYE: 25 BUNYA PINE PL. Dual key living! Multiple possibilities. U1 3bed, 2bath, SAT 12 – 12.40 $685,000 1car, U2 2bed, 1bath, 1car. Brand new fully landscaped 768m2 block.

BRAND NEW HOME! ELEVATED, VIEWS – QUALITY PLUS • Split level, brand new home with family friendly floor plan, quality build • Expansive flat, easy care corner block with room for boat/caravan/extra car/pool • Elevated with gorgeous views, 2 separate living areas • Contemporary kitchen with butlers pantry, 3 decks – an entertainer’s delight • Walk to Nambour Christian College, 20 mins from the Coast

Price: $599,000 Open: Sat. 11 – 11.40 Kirk Patrick 0439 395 599 Property ID: 589033

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WOOMBYE: 4 SALES CRT. Location + Views. 3brms,2bath,1car. 2 Storey, solid brick home, balcony, views to Blackall Range, quiet cul de sac.

SAT. 12 – 12.40 OFFERS OVER $540,000

NAMBOUR: 50 ELIZABETH ST. Delightful family home, 4brms, 2bath, 4car – Open plan living, outdoor entertaining, pool, immaculate 2400m2 block + more!

SAT. 1 – 1.30 OFFERS OVER $595,000

WOOMBYE: 4 PAYNTER PARK DR. Immaculate, spacious & easy care living.

4brms,2bath,2car. Practical design, 2 sep. living areas, 763sqm block.

SAT. 1 – 1.40 $$ VALUE BUYING

WEST WOOMBYE: 9-11 KALANG DR. Private 2.2acres, stylish 3brm home + sep. self contained studio, 3bay shed, dam, level paddock suitable for horses.

SAT. 2 – 2.40 $$ VALUE BUYING

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This practical Stylemaster quality family home is well-positioned and landscaped on a 2349m² block of land. This home offers multiple living zones and open living, ducted zoned airconditioning, ceiling fans, gas hot water and stone benchtops.

The master bedroom is complete with walk-in robe and ensuite.

The remaining three bedrooms are generous in size and are fitted with walk-in robes and study desks. A large kitchen features a walk-in pantry, stainless steel cooking appliances, mirrored splashback and pendant lights. There is an open plan dining and lounge room that flows out on to the large entertainment area, plus a separate media room and television room for the kids.

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Embrace the comprehensive nature of this property which boasts multiple living zones, both inside and out, and enjoys one of the broadest water views available on the Sunshine Coast. Surrounded by beautifully landscaped, and loved garden areas, there is a place in the sun for everyone. Inside the home the spaces are generous with the heart of the property being open plan!

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62 APPLE GUM PLACE, PALMVIEW 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Mid $800,000s First National Lifestyle 5450 1515 Gavin Flaton 0414 826 687

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Open House Saturday 11 - 11.30

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8 Hervey Chase. Loads of style & space for the whole family!

Innovative, chic 3 bedroom urban terrace at 2 Tinnanbar Tce.

This home offers an extraordinary level of living space, accommodation and features for its low price point. It’s parkland aspect and well thought out window placement opens both levels to good airflows and loads of natural light.

• The open plan living area downstairs flows effortlessly, opening via sliding doors to exterior landscaped gardens. The inclusion of CrimSafe security also adds another level of comfort.

• The kitchen is the heart of this home, and is also well located to service both the front and rear of home. For the serious tasks you’ll find quality features like; stone bench tops, fully integrated dishwasher, electric cook top, under bench oven wrapped in quality cabinetry.

• Upstairs the master bedroom offers parkland views, spacious robe and private ensuite. Two more bedrooms with built-in robes and ceiling fans open onto a spacious, second lounge.

You have to take a wander over its two levels to get a good feel for the layout innovations that have been employed in this home’s design. It’s modern, funky and perfect for those looking to lead a carefree urban lifestyle in the heart of Maroochydore. Lovely indoor / outdoor lifestyle vibe.

• A perfect north facing aspect combines with a unique corner allotment to flood this home with loads of natural breezes and light giving this home a spacious and airy feel.

• Downstairs the open plan living area is further extended with large stacker doors opening out to an outdoor living space. A charming, maintenance free garden also adds to the appeal.

• Upstairs a master bedroom offers a private retreat with walk in robe and ensuite.

• A soaring internal void promotes a great feeling of spaciousness and comfort over the two levels with the comfort of fully integrated air conditioning and fans throughout.

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An elegant and stylish lifestyle at 160 Sunshine Cove Way.

A real entertainer with park views, at 59 Tinnanbar Terrace.

Contemporary building products have been used extensively to complete the owners desire to create a smart, open plan home rewarded with loads of natural light and cooling breezes.

• Downstairs the kitchen, dining and indoor/outdoor living areas combine to provide multiple living and entertainment options. A central, alfresco deck is accessed via large sliding doors.

• Expansive kitchen with quality joinery, spacious cupboards and stone bench tops, stainless steel dishwasher, 780mm induction cook-top and under bench oven.

• The master suite offers a private space to relax and recharge. And the luxury continues with a large walk in robe, and an ensuite that features his and her sinks and in vogue finishes.

• Ducted and zoned air throughout, will keep your home at the perfect temperature, year round.

This versatile, three bedroom home is a great opportunity for an astute investor or owner looking to downsize whilst still enjoying all the comforts of a stylish, contemporary, inner city home. Fully landscaped, this low maintenance stylish home is ready to view today!

• The downstairs open plan layout makes the most of the living areas encompassing comfortable lounge, dining and kitchen which opens out to separate, outdoor entertaining and BBQ areas.

• A well designed kitchen with spacious, stone bench tops and double sink includes quality Artusi wall oven, gas stove and dishwasher.

• The private and spacious master bedroom has a generous walk in robe and large ensuite, featuring his and her vanities.

• Acoustic rated windows have been installed to all bedrooms adding to the peace and quiet.

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Just a 5 minute drive from Maleny township in a quiet cul de sac location.

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Set on 70 acres with some open grazing. Mostly steep with natural timbered hillsides. Take the trail bike down to the waterfall/rock pool, climb the ridge past bunya pines and take in the views. Follow the creek to the headwaters & the secluded mountainside with abundant flora, fauna and forest meandering along the picturesque crystal clear creek. Deep volcanic soils, kikuyu & native pasture. There are spectacular views across the valley from the deck of the modern 3 bed freshly presented cottage. 15 minute picturesque drive to Maleny.

• Eastside of Maleny only 5 minute drive to main street • 460m2 brick home, wide verandahs, high ceilings, multiple living areas, rumpus/home office, all over 2 levels, designed for many different lifestyles including Air BnB potential • Cooks kitchen with electric appliances & lovely outlook, ducted A/C, main bedroom with spa ensuite and private verandah with views over the garden • 3019m2 block, landscaped gardens provide supreme privacy and makes the most of this gently sloping parcel • Solar hot water & 3kw PV to grid.

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843 View by appointment For Sale Offers over $799,000

Whitehaven at Beachside gated estate Access to resort style pool & tennis courts Large corner block, only one neighbour Blank slate to build your dream home Private access to Yaroomba Beach

Lachlan Bycroft 0467 269 999 Ben Radcliff 0416 087 779

Lachlan Bycroft 0467 269 999

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Enjoy the space of a 761sqm block A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar Flexible floorplan - dual living downstairs Large balcony & sweeping ocean views Walk to the beach & close by cafes

Patrick Reed 0435 470 970 Kristy Miller 0424 948 595

COOLUM BEACH

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ONLY 3 LOTS AVAILABLE PREMIUM ACREAGE BLOCKS

NOW SELLING DIDDILIBAH ROAD

STAGE 2 SELLING NOW STAGE 1 SOLD OUT LAND FROM $539,000 79 EUDLO FLATS ROAD, DIDDILLIBAH With panoramic views, Diddillibah Rise offers the rare opportunity to secure acreage blocks just minutes’ drive from Buderim, the Maroochydore CBD, the Bruce Highway and some of the Coast’s best schools.

Sheldon Busch 0418 743 848 Todd McKee 0418 737 197

EUDLO ROAD

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2019 Your Best Year Yet? We Think So. Caloundra And here are just a few reasons why…

We are the only QLD agency to be finalists for 3 awards in the 2019 REIQ Awards for Excellence: ✔ Medium Residential Agency of the Year ✔ Community Service Award ✔ Residential Salesperson of the Year Award David Hedley-Ward 0406 011 123 Jodie Hedley-Ward 0424 842 837

If you are already doing well in real estate… don’t let good be the enemy of great.

mcgrath.com.au McGrath Estate Agents Caloundra

Call David and Jodie for a confidential chat and let’s explore the opportunity to take your life and career to the next level in 2019!

5 Alicia Circuit, Little Mountain 5 beds 2 baths 2 cars Stylish design, an abundance of natural light, convenient location and low-maintenance living make this home the perfect choice.

@mcgrathcaloundra

FOR SALE

$600,000 - $650,000

92/40 Lakeside Crescent, Currimundi

WELCOME

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Carol Carr 0435 807 324

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You will love every aspect of living in the fabulous, highly sought after Currimundi Lake Villa estate.

FOR SALE

$415,000 - $445,000 WELCOME

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17 Easter Street, Kawana Island 5 beds 2 baths 2 cars AUCTION

WELCOME

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10am Saturday 9 February 2019

Saturday 1-1.30pm

Jodie Hedley-Ward 0424 842 837 Natascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970

7 Deep Water Circuit, Pelican Waters 4 beds 2 baths 2 cars Exceptionally situated this upscale Terry Beavis masterbuilt family residence offers a dynamic combination of comfortable contemporary living and modern-day glamour.

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This spacious five bedroom residence, in a sought after street offering bushland backdrop and water views out over the Mooloolah River, offers the ultimate family lifestyle. Stylish interiors, light-filled open-plan living spaces and a truly outstanding dedicated cinema room overlooking the pool ensure that this is a ‘forever’ home that pulls on the heartstrings from the moment you step through the door.

FOR SALE

Offers over $899,000

10 Rosseau Street, Caloundra West

WELCOME

4 beds 2 baths 2 cars

Saturday 11-11.45am

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Linda Feltman 0412 805 362

This stylish brand new home boasts plenty of features including ducted air conditioning with 2.7m ceilings throughout, oversized master suite with twin shower heads in the ensuite and extra large media room.

FOR SALE

Offers over $549,000 WELCOME

Saturday 1.15pm-1.45pm

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Scott Louis 0404 807 787

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PROPERTY PR

MINYAMA MASTERPIECE This d This dramatic rama ra mati ticc aw awar award-winning ardd wi winn nnin ing g Mi Miny Minyama nyam ama a masterpiece and mast ma ster erpi piec ece e spans span sp anss two two levels leve le vels ls a nd rraises aise ai sess the standard for luxury family living and entertaining. Bespoke contemporary coastal design, with vast sun-washed living spaces complemented by versatile accommodation options are key to the design. Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac, the impressive home features soaring ceilings, double-height atrium, pool, ocean access, outdoor shower, media room, office and library space.

2 WARINGA COURT, MINYAMA 4 bed, 3 bath, 3 car Auction on site Saturday, February 9 @ 10am All Properties Group 0407 888 970 Craig Arkell 0418 995 659 Sonia Radich 0407 888 970

www.platinumproperties.com.au Shop 4 Dwyer House, 256 Nicklin Way, Warana T: 5437 8806

Kawana Islands Best Location 14 Cuba Court, KAWANA ISLAND Located in a quite cul de sac just off the waters of Parrearra Canal is this 3 bedroom plus study or 4 bedroom home that you would assume is near new. Immaculately presented with new flooring, freshly painted internally, new kitchen bench tops, new shutters and crimsafe security screens ensures this home will suit the most fastidious of buyers. The northern aspect to the rear yard and outdoor entertaining area will provide you with comfortable outdoor living over all the seasons and provides a great area for entertaining guests or quite family time.

• Spacious master, WIR + ensuite with dual vanities • Open plan kitchen, living and dining • North facing outdoor area and rear yard • Four split system air conditioners throughout • A beautiful timber staircase leading to the upstairs • Internal security alarm with ceiling fans

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Investor Alert - Brightwater - This Stacks Up 71/11 Crayfish St, MOUNTAIN CREEK

This spacious and fully furnished 3 bed room townhouse apartment currently rented at $470 per week makes for a great investment or first home.

• Quality kitchen with stone benchtops overlooking the outdoors • Study nook plus split system air conditioning • Easy walk to the Brightwater Shopping Centre and Tavern

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UNI-CENTRAL INVESTMENT UNIT WITH GREAT RETURNS!

CLASSIC QUEENSLANDER HIDDEN IN THE RAINFOREST BLI BLI 180 BLI BLI ROAD

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OPEN Saturday 1.30 - 2.15pm PRICE Offers Over $799,000 Brenden Southey 0417 633 035 Debbie Parsell 0407 589 859

7 VARSITYVIEW COURT, SIPPY DOWNS UniCentral is purpose built Student accommodation on the Sunshine Coast answering the needs for student rooms adjacent to the University of the Sunshine Coast.

• Fully furnished unit - 4 brms with private ensuites • Shops, public transport, pool, tennis court, common area, courtesy bus & more • 100% occupancy rate and right next to Universty Sunshsine Coast • Shows 6.5% return on investment Don’t miss this one!

EXCEPTIONAL VALUE

$267,000 Inspect by appointment www.unicentral.net.au Peter Shannon 0414 270 744

3/72 Burnett Street, Buderim www.primepropertysunshinecoast.com.au

BLUE CHIP BUDERIM WITH OCEAN VIEWS

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BUDERIM 17 York Road Tightly held, rarely available and highly sought after…these are all the ingredients needed for an amazing opportunity in one of Buderim’s premiere locales. The owners of this incredible property offer it to the market to facilitate the next adventure for their family.

OPEN Saturday 12.30-1.00pm

• 1,110sqm of prime north facing flat land at the end of a private cul-de-sac • Ocean views to the Coral Sea & Mount Coolum • Immaculate renovation with original polished brush box floorboards throughout • Granite kitchen benchtops with two pac cupboards and high quality appliances • Centrally located office

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DESIGNED TO IMPRESS

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options and relaxed outdoor settings. Number Two Waringa Court showcases inspired design through a sophisticated flowing layout of light and airy interiors that flawlessly transition to extensive alfresco areas all overlooking the water.

• Second level dedicated master suite with office, library, rooftop terrace, twin walk in robes and stunning ensuite

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• Guest suite with ensuite, walk in robe and water view • All weather entertaining area complete with bi-fold aluminium shutters • East facing award winning pool, massive hard wood deck and pontoon • Private cul-de-sac position close to shops, restaurants and beaches

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CRAIG ARKELL 0418 995 659

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SONIA RADICH 0407 888 970

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David Millar

Selling in Caloundra since 1988

REAL ESTATE

www.davidmillarrealestate.com.au | 8 Second Avenue, Caloundra | 07 5491 3344 UNIT 91 “THE PINNACLES” 42 CANBERRA TERRACE, CALOUNDRA

327M² LUXURY PENTHOUSE • 327m² 2 living areas – immaculate finish • Far below todays replacement cost • 300o views Glasshouse Mountains to Coolum • 50 metres to CBD 250 metres to patrolled surf • 90% plus permanent residents affordable body corporate • 2 cars security parking

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PRICE: Contact agent VIEW: By appointment CONTACT: David Millar 0418 714 509 Dave Millar 0439 714 509

71 EDMUND STREET, SHELLY BEACH

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY RESIDENTIAL SO CLOSE TO BEACH This Shelly Beach address is central to Shelly Beach and Just 250 metres to the patrolled surf of Kings Beach, where for this price can you be so near in a fully renovated residence on 625m². The opportunity to reside beside the beach or have the ultimate beach home is available here with separate living under. Features include solar panels, covered north facing deck, pool, polished timber floors, new ultra modern kitchen all ready to occupy with not a dollar to spend

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AUCTION: On site Saturday 19th Jan at 11:00am at the property VIEW: By appointment CONTACT: David Millar 0418 714 509 Dave Millar 0439 714 509

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Mooloolaba, 25/21 Smith Street

AUCTION

260m2 Sub Penthouse With Sweeping Views With the perfect lifestyle location and breathtaking views offering a sweeping vista, this 3 bedroom sub penthouse apartment in the highly coveted Pandanus building embodies easy living in the heart of Mooloolaba.

• 260m2 of extravagant f oor space offering views from every room • Expansive living and dining room surrounded by glass showcasing the views • Contemporary kitchen, featuring stone bench tops and top quality appliances • Vast master bedroom with plush carpet, walk-in robe, and stylish ensuite

• Study area between 2nd and 3rd bedroom • 2 Secure, under cover car spaces and ample storage • Outdoor lap pool and spa ,fully equipped gymnasium, bbq & sun deck • Located within steps of Mooloolaba beach and the Esplanade

OPEN HOME: Sat 19th Jan 10.00am VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au AUCTION: On Site Sat 2nd Feb 11am AGENT: Ross Cattle 0410 625 758 Katie Davies 0427 268 780

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AUCTION

Pacific Paradise Packed Full Of Potential There is no doubt this is the perfect first home or high growth investment Combining a strong future growth prospect, the versatility to live in as is, easily renovate to add value or possible duplex potential this is sure to prove popular with investors, first home buyers and families alike. Featuring large modern kitchen open plan living & dining area that leads onto the wrap around verandah, renovated bathroom and laundry. An expansive, open backyard, offering ample potential for a swimming pool, landscaping or extension. Don’t miss this chance to buy in this exciting beachside area.

OPEN HOME: Sat 19th Jan 11.30am VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au AUCTION: On Site Sat 19th Jan 12pm AGENT: Ross Cattle 0410 625 758

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KIELS MOUNTAIN, 39 Malones Road

Your Country Estate Awaits...

An idyllic rural escape tranquilly nestled on 8 private acres, this elegant homestead is surrounded by sweeping lawns, landscaped gardens and huge mango and lychee trees. Lovingly constructed by a master-builder for his own family, this sprawling Queenslander combines superb craftsmanship with beloved design elements of a bygone era. Many families dream of a rambling home on secluded acreage in a prestigious location; the perfect forever family home. This is your opportunity to secure the tree-change dream, just minutes to the beaches.

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OPEN HOME: Fri 18th Jan 4.00-4.30pm Sat 19th Jan 1.00-1.30pm VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au PRICE: Price Guide $1,050,000 - $1,070,000 AGENT: Athena Law 0408 884 104

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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS TWICE - MOOLOOLABA’S FINEST RIVERFRONT LIVING 41 Carwoola Crescent, Mooloolaba This prestigious riverfront residence offering spectacular panoramic water views and unrestricted deepwater ocean access will be sold below replacement cost. Expertly tailored and occupying two floors, this magnificent home of meticulous design is luxurious waterfront living at its finest. Upon entering, you will be captivated by the expansive water vista showcased by high ceilings and floor to ceiling glass. This property is sophisticated, stylish and exceptionally well appointed. Secure yourself one of the largest blocks and frontages in the Mooloolaba deepwater precinct. Complete with boat ramp, sandy beach & 21 metre pontoon to accommodate an array of large boats, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Must be sold - Call Karen and Loren today!

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AUCTION THE JEWEL IN THE ALEXANDRA HEADLAND CROWN 1/6 Camfield Street, Alexandra Headland The minute you walk on to the property you can feel the quality in the build. As you walk through the large glass entry to the light filled lobby you are greeted by this stunning solid Victorian Ash and glass staircase leading you to the first level. Dining spaces and generous living areas are light-filled and open planned with louvre windows throughout, offering excellent air flow with the cool breezes blowing in from the ocean. To book a private inspection please contact Richard or Loren.

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STUNNING 3 BEDROOM PENTHOUSE WITH ROOFTOP BOASTING 360 DEGREE VIEWS 19/7 Grand Parade, Parrearra/Kawana Island Located centrally on Kawana Island & in the sought-after St. Kitts building is this spacious, light-filled and quality 3 bedroom penthouse apartment. Boasting a private rooftop deck complete with a small kitchenette and an added exclusive viewing platform with 360-degree views of the Sunshine Coast. Set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, walking paths and within a minute walk to Double Bay, don’t miss the opportunity to secure an easy-care lifestyle with all the benefits of penthouse living.

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1 SPLENDOR PLACE, BIRTINYA 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Auction on site Saturday, February 9 @ 11am Century 21 On Duporth 5443 5700 Jodie McDonell 0419 762 309

EFFORTLESS WATERFRONT ENTERTAINER – BEACHSIDE BUDDINA 6 Wingara Street, Buddina

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Feel at home

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

SUPERB RIVER FRONT LAND - AGENT ON SITE 1-2PM SATURDAY 326 Burtons Rd, MAROOCHY RIVER

FROM $750,000

Delightful views and very private - great spot for fishing, crabbing, watersking or just enjoying a paddle on the beautiful river

LOT 1 17.83HA - LOT 2 26.64HA

• An easy boat ride to Maroochydore - even to the ocean if conditions are right • Just 3km to new schools -5km to the progressive town of Bli Bli • Expansive views - South to Buderim, West to Mt Ninderry, East to Mt Coolum • The Maroochy River Golf club, surf beaches and airport are all within a short drive • Lot 2 has an old boat ramp - pontoons can be built with council consent

Inspect: Saturday 19th January 1pm - 2pm Barbara Banks 0419 760 492

STUNNING CONTEMPORY HOME - QUIET LOCATION 133 Collins Road, NINDERRY

Price: CONTACT AGENT

Relax and enjoy this modern individual lifestyle home set on 2.5 acres at the end of a long driveway in an elevated position.

• Northern entertaining areas and separate living zones • Impressive entrance ,high ceilings, polished concrete floors • Premium kitchen, stone benchtops , huge pantry, servery • Tennis court 87,000 water storage, septic system, led lights

4 Bed 2.5 Bath 2 Car 9,787m2 Inspect: Saturday 19th January 10am - 10.45am Margie Deighton 0411 399 514

PROVEN REAL ESTATE AGENTS On average over 20 years sales & marketing experience per team member

Amber Fox 0405 357 735

Leanne King 0439 910 235

Darren Rix 0416 188 259

Margie Deighton 0411 399 514

Neil Bourke 0417 721 602

Peter Grant 0479 176 422

Phil Mackin 0438 769 612

Barbara Banks 0419 760 492

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MULTI AUCTION | THURSDAY 7TH FEBRUARY Ramada Resort Marcoola | 6pm

159 Grandview Drive Yaroomba

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• Timber floors throughout the living area with French doors opening onto the wrap around verandah • Separate tiled dining area with a timber kitchen • Two of the bedrooms are on the lower level both with built in robes and carpeted with the master on the upper level with ensuite and walk-in robe • This property is waiting for a new owner to bring it back to its former glory

Unit 108 Marcoola Beach Resort, 885 David Low Way, Marcoola

View Saturday 11:00 – 11:30am Auction In-rooms 7th February Noel Mooney 0417 756 076 noel@northshorerealty.com.au

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CLASSIC CHARACTER HOME • Set amongst quality style homes is this classic timber home

Coolum 5446 2500 | Marcoola 5448 7444 www.northshorerealty.com.au

• Incorporating seamless indoor/outdoor living, perfect for our QLD lifestyle • Northern covered patio area flowing from an open plan light living room • 3 spacious bedrooms all with built-ins and split system air conditioners • Downstairs includes main bedroom with ensuite, living & kitchen area, plus study area • Additional features include water tanks, solar hot water & electricity,

View Saturday 10:00 – 10:45am Auction In-rooms 7th February

•Easy walk to the beach, cafes, shops and public transport

Brad Reed 0419 788 625 brad@northshorerealty.com.au

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LAID-BACK BEACHFRONT LIVING View Saturday 11:00 – 11:45am Auction In-rooms 7th February Brad Reed 0419 788 625 brad@northshorerealty.com.au

• North-east facing apartment overlooking coastal dunes & features ocean glimpses • Entertaining guests is a breeze… open plan design plus use of the resorts rooftop terrace

View Saturday 12:00 – 12:45pm

• Impressive kitchen with island bench, stone benchtops, breakfast bar, dishwasher • Dining & living areas flow effortlessly from the kitchen & living areas onto the balcony • ‘Salerno on the Beach’ offers great facilities including tennis, swimming pool, BBQ area & kids playground •Sunshine Coast Airport & access to the Motorway is less than a 5-minute drive away

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Coolum 5446 2500 | Marcoola 5448 7444 www.northshorerealty.com.au

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• Self-sufficient 5 KW Solar power system discreetly mounted to northern sun

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

• Massive open-plan living area flowing through the dining & family room, media room & outdoor patio • Private & open living area with 2.7m ceilings throughout & excellent cross flow ventilation •Kitchen styled with reconstituted stone surfaces, Nobel appliances inc 1200mm oven, gas cooktop •Parents main bedroom retreat upstairs with office looking north over outdoor patio with views of Mt Coolum • Easy stroll to beach, walking tracks, Mt Coolum National Park, shopping village & dining precinct • Alfresco living with room for a pool

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• This prime beachside location is as good as it gets on the Sunshine Coast

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• Front unit of a small complex of four allows a view through to the beachfront park

Jay Pashley 0407 119 355 jay@northshorerealty.com.au

View Saturday 2 – 2:30pm

• Marcoola Beach, Surf Club, night market, cafes & shops are just steps away

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• Tiled living area perfect for living by the beach & opens to the North East facing courtyard • A great tenant is in place for immediate income until you are ready to move in yourself • Perfect for future renovating, you will not over capitalise in the blue chip location

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

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1/51 Mudjimba Esplanade, Mudjimba

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RIGHT ON THE BEACHFRONT • Looking to downsize onto the Beachfront with a beach access opposite your front door?

• This low maintenance duplex villa should be inspected to see if it ticks all your boxes • Spacious easy care tiled living area opening out to a stunning alfresco living area • Classy easy care kitchen with quality appliances and 40mm stone benchtops • Main bedroom offers modern en-suite, spa/sitting room and generous robe space • Live the exclusive Mudjimba beachfront lifestyle at a price you can afford

View Saturday 10 – 10:45am

• Peaceful leafy reserve land at your doorstep plus walking distance to the beach

Auction In-rooms 7th February

• No expense has been spared, 322 sqm under roof, 4m high ceilings, spotted

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

• Covered deck & entertainment space plus room to add a pool or spa if desired • Natural bushland back drop with dabbled light, tranquil water feature & plenty of privacy • Upstairs master suite provides a perfect retreat with outlook to the treed backdrop • Set amongst 2km of picturesque walking & bike paths around canals & manicured parklands • This is the complete package - lovely home, desirable neighbourhood, low maintenance gardens 76 My Weekly Preview | January 18, 2019

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• Nestled in a quiet cul de sac, a breathtaking ‘forever home’ including studio

Auction In-rooms 7th February

gum timber features, ducted air-conditioning, Media/Multipurpose room

Brad Reed 0419 788 625 brad@northshorerealty.com.au

• 8.5 x 6.5m garage with single drive through roller door, plus carport • Short stroll to Mudjimba beach, local schools & shops… is there a better place to live?

FOR SALE

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FOR SALE

48 Wattlebird Drive, Twin Waters

Coolum 5446 2500 | Marcoola 5448 7444 www.northshorerealty.com.au

1/58 Kawanna Street, Mudjimba

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YOUR PIECE OF PARADISE! View Saturday 1:00 – 1:30pm

• Immaculately presented beach side duplex just bursting with lifestyle features

Price Offers Over $729,000

• Enormous all weather entertainment patio

Liz Hope 0422 494 686 liz@northshorerealty.com.au

• Footsteps to the pristine sands and crystal-clear waters of popular Mudjimba Beach • Sparkling in-ground pool plus luxurious outdoor bath • Every care has been taken to create a carefree and relaxed beachside lifestyle most people only ever dream of • This secure low maintenance property will make a perfect holiday home or Air bnb • An immediate inspection is strongly recommended

View Saturday & Sunday 12:00 – 12:30pm Price Offers Over $725,000 Liz Hope 0422 494 686 liz@northshorerealty.com.au myweeklypreview.com.au

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We put you first BLI BLI

FOR SALE BY TENDER (CLOSES 5PM MONDAY 4TH FEB) 4

8 ELLESMERE AVENUE

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Spectacular Views, Dual Living potential, quiet Cul de Sac This beautifully renovated 4 bedroom home ticks all the boxes!

• Spectacular views of Mt Coolum, Mt Ninderry , Cooroy Mountain and rural countryside • Potential Dual Living • Quiet Cul de Sac • Fans & AC’s throughout • Modern Stylish Open plan Kitchen, Dining and Living • High raked ceilings • Crimsafe windows & Doors • 2 levels, 2 living areas • Large covered insulated deck to be enjoyed all year round. Underside of deck provides peaceful outdoor living for downstairs • Connecting Indoor/outdoor living ideal for entertaining • Room for pool, van or boat • Large purpose built study nook which could easily become a kitchenette giving complete dual living • Shed on concrete slab INSPECT Friday 18th 4.30-5.00pm & Saturday 19th 12.00-12.30pm FIRST NATIONAL COASTAL 07 5443 3377 SHANE DAWES 0411 302 925 WEB www.firstnationalcoastal.com.au

PALMVIEW 62 APPLE GUM PLACE

MID $800,000’S

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Family Home; Practical And Functional!!!

Set amongst million-dollar homes this quality Stylemaster built home sits on a 2,349m² levelled block of land.

• Master bedroom with large walk in robe and stylish ensuite • Remaining three bedrooms are generous in size with walk in robes and study desks • Huge main bathroom with triple sinks, floor to ceiling tiles • Multiple living zones and open plan living • Designer kitchen at the heart of the home • Large covered outdoor entertainment area • Natural forest backdrop, ample water tanks, zoned ducted air conditioning INSPECT Saturday 19th 11.00-11.45am & Wednesday 23rd 5.00-5.45pm FIRST NATIONAL LIFESTYLE 07 5450 1515 GAVIN FLATON 0414 826 687 WEB www.fnlifestyle.com.au

Beerwah - 5494 6444 Caloundra - 5438 2166

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Renovated In Style, A Great Layout & Excellent Value The renovations are now complete and this home is simply stunning. Attention to detail and a high quality finish is what you will find. The stylish new kitchen comes complete with a dishwasher, built in microwave, separate grill and oven, hot plates in its own bench space, plenty of cupboard space and there are even soft touch closing draws. The backyard has a remote controlled gated front entrance and is fully fenced. This lovely home has many more features that you can discover whilst viewing the home. The property is now vacant and needs to be sold!

AUCTION Saturday 19th January at 12pm (If not sold Prior) INSPECT Saturday 19th 11.30 - 12.00pm FIRST NATIONAL RIVERSIDE 5446 6186 JASON BURNS 0417 762 001 WEB www.firstnationalriverside.com.au

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TV GUIDE

ABC (CH2)

SEVEN (CH6)

NINE (CH5)

WIN (CH8)

SBS (CH3)

FRIDAY

6.10pm Grand Designs.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 MOVIE Endeavour: The Young Morse. (2012) (M) Shaun Evans.

9.00 Father Brown. (PG) Father Brown gets involved with a crazy comedian.

9.50 Shetland. (M) 10.50 ABC Late News.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

8.30 MOVIE Titanic. (1997) (M) Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet.

An upper-class woman falls for a penniless young man.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 5. Round 3. From Melbourne Park.

11.00 House. (M) House has to work fast when a woman comes in with a life-threatening case of insomnia.

6pm WIN News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Living Room. (PG) 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PG) Guests include Sir Ian McKellen.

9.30 MOVIE Killers. (2010) (M) Katherine Heigl. A couple discover their neighbours are killers.

11.30 WIN News.

6.30pm News.

7.30 King Arthur’s Britain: Truth Unearthed.

8.40 MOVIE Monty Python And The Holy Grail. (1975) (PG) Graham Chapman. King Arthur searches for the Holy Grail.

10.15 SBS News.

SATURDAY

6pm Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG) 6.30 Back Roads.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Miniseries: Little Women. (PG) 8.30 Miniseries: Agatha Christie’s Ordeal By Innocence. (M) Part 3 of 3.

9.30 Miniseries: Howards End. (PG) 10.30 Wolf Hall. (M)

6pm Seven News.

7.00 MOVIE The Peanuts Movie.

(2015) (G) 8.50 MOVIE Mike And Dave Need Wedding Dates. (2016) (MA15+) Zac Efron, Adam DeVine. Two brothers place an ad to find dates for a wedding.

6pm Nine News Saturday.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 6. From Melbourne Park.

11.00 House. (M) After a faith healer collapses, House becomes convinced the man’s religious insights are due to psychosis.

6pm David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities. (PG) 7.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Saturday Schoolies.

8.00 Madagascar. (PG) 9.45 NCIS: New Orleans. (MA15+) 10.45 NCIS: New Orleans. (M) 11.45 Sherlock Holmes: Elementary. (M)

6pm Greater Mekong.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 My Second Restaurant In India.

8.30 The Family Law. Benjamin looks forward to a camping trip.

9.30 Monty Python: Almost The Truth. Part 2 of 2.

10.30 MOVIE A Month Of Sundays.

(2015) (M)

SUNDAY

6.10pm Joanna Lumley’s Nile.

7.00 ABC News Sunday.

7.40 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. Part 3 of 4.

8.30 Vera. (M) Part 3 of 4.

10.00 Barracuda. (M) Part 3 of 4.

10.55 Miniseries: Kiri. (M) 11.45 Silent Witness. (M)

6pm Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 36. Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat. From the SCG. 9.30 The Latest: Seven News.

10.00 Sunday Night. Hosted by Melissa Doyle.

11.15 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Highlights.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 7. Round 4. From Melbourne Park.

11.00 House. (M) A police officer with a gunshot wound to the head and suffering from uncontrollable laughter is admitted.

6pm David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities.

6.30 The Sunday Project.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) Hosted by Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown.

9.15 NCIS. (M) Palmer tries to save a suicidal stranger.

11.00 The Sunday Project.

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.30 All Aboard The Canal Trip.

Documents a canal boat journey.

9.45 Meteor Strike: Fireball From Space. (PG) Explores the probability an asteroid could be on a collision course with Earth.

10.40 Gypsy Kids: Our Secret World: Christmas. (PG)

MONDAY

6.10pm Grand Designs.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Back Roads. (PG) 8.30 Hawke: The Larrikin And The Leader: The Prime Ministership.

(PG) Part 2 of 2.

9.30 War On Waste: The Battle Continues. (PG)

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 37. Adelaide Strikers v Hobart Hurricanes. From Adelaide Oval.

9.30 The Latest: Seven News.

10.00 Modern Family. (PG) The children are left traumatised.

11.00 The Goldbergs. (PG)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 8. Round 4. From Melbourne Park.

11.00 House. (M) Foreman continues to experience the same symptoms as the police officer.

6pm News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 9.00 Murphy Brown. (PG) 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PG) 10.30 Hughesy, We Have A Problem. (M) 11.30 WIN News.

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.30 Queen Elizabeth’s Secret Agents. Part 3 of 3.

8.35 The Obesity Myth: A Series Of Complications. (M) Part 3 of 3.

9.35 E-Cigarettes: Welcome Back, Big Tobacco. A look at e-cigarettes.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

TUESDAY

6.10pm Grand Designs.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent.

8.30 The Human Body: Secrets Of Your Life Revealed: Learn.

Part 3 of 3.

9.30 Fake Or Fortune? Lautrec.

10.30 ABC Late News.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 38. Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades.

9.30 The Latest: Seven News.

10.00 World’s Deadliest Weather: Caught On Camera. (PG) 11.00 The Illusionists. (PG)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Night 9. Quarter-finals. From Melbourne Park.

11.00 House. (M) A young mother has a seizure while bathing her newborn son and nearly drowns him.

6pm WIN News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) Hosted by Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown.

9.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) The team investigates after the chief of logistics for a naval weapons station collapses on the job.

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.30 Great American Railroad Journeys: New Haven To Plattsburgh. Hosted by Michael Portillo.

8.40 Mediterranean With Simon Reeve. Part 3 of 4.

9.50 Building The Tube: The Metropolitan Line. Part 3 of 4.

WEDNESDAY

6.10pm Grand Designs.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 QI. (M) 8.30 Stop Laughing… This Is Serious: Too Much Variety Is Barely Enough. (M) Part 3 of 3.

9.30 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 10.05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 40. Sydney Sixers v Hobart Hurricanes. From the SCG. 9.30 The Latest: Seven News.

10.00 Criminal Minds. (M) A mother provides valuable information.

11.00 Killer Tapes. (M)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open.

Night 10. Quarter-finals. From Melbourne Park.

11.00 House. (M) A teenage Hurricane Katrina victim suffering from hallucinations is brought to the hospital.

6pm WIN News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) Hosted by Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown.

9.00 Law & Order: SVU. An author’s death is investigated.

10.00 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 11.00 Hawaii Five-0. (M)

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.30 Destination Flavour China. (PG) 8.00 Great British Railway Journeys: Llanwrst To Porthmadog.

Presented by Michael Portillo.

8.35 Dying To Live. A look at organ transplantation in Australia.

9.40 Miniseries: Butterfly. Part 3 of 3.

10.35 Berlin Station. (M)

THURSDAY

YOUR PRIME TIME TV GUIDE

6.10pm Grand Designs NZ. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Escape From The City: Kangaroo Valley, NSW – The Joneses.

9.00 Grand Designs Australia.

Presented by Peter Maddison.

9.50 The Tunnel: Sabotage. (MA15+)

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Sri Lanka. Day 1. Evening session. From the Gabba, Brisbane.

8.30 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 41. Perth Scorchers v Sydney Thunder. From Optus Stadium, Perth.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 11. Men’s singles semi-final. From Melbourne Park.

11.00 House. (M) The husband of a former patient walks into House’s office and shoots him.

6pm News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 9.00 The Conners. (PG) Dan is injured on the job.

9.30 The Conners.

10.00 Blue Bloods. (M)

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.30 Alex Polizzi: The Fixer.

8.35 Locked Up Abroad: Raving Arizona. (M) A look at the case of Shaun Attwood.

9.35 Vikings.

10.30 Miniseries: The State. (MA15+)

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TV GUIDE

7TWO (CH62)

7MATE (CH63) 9GO! (CH53)

9GEM (CH52)

BOLD (CH81)

PEACH (CH82)

7.05pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Gruen. 9.05 The Office. 9.50 Upstart Crow. 10.20 W1A. 10.50 Alan Partridge’s MidMorning Matters.

6.30pm Seven Local News. 7.00 News.

7.30 Border Security: Int. 8.30 Selling Houses Aust. 9.30 Honey I Bought The House. (PG) 10.30 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover.

6.30pm MOVIE Here Comes The Boom.

(2012) (PG) 8.35 MOVIE Rush Hour 2.

(2001) (M) Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker. 10.35 MOVIE Chronicle.

(2012) (M) 12.25am Ax Men. (M)

6pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 5.

Round 3. 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE Big Momma’s House 2. (2006) (PG) 9.30 MOVIE Tomcats.

(2001) (MA15+) 11.30 Big Bang. (PG)

5pm Tennis.

Australian Open.

Night 5. Round 3.

From Melbourne Park. 11pm Law & Order: SVU. (M)

6pm Judge Judy. (PG) 6.30 Bondi Rescue.

(PG) 7.30 Walker, Texas Ranger. (M) 11.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (MA15+)

6pm Pointless. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Will & Grace. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE I Don’t Know How She Does It. (2011) (PG) 10.30 Sex And The City.

(MA15+) 11.30 James Corden.

7.05pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.15 Live From The BBC. 9.45 Comedy Up Late.

6.30pm Air Crash Investigation. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Escape To The Country. (PG) 10.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Air Crash Investigation.

6pm Restoration Garage. (PG) 7.00 MOVIE Airplane!

(1980) (PG) 9.00 MOVIE Shaft. (2000) (MA15+) Samuel L Jackson. 11.05 World’s Toughest Cops.

12.05am Ax Men.

6pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 6. From Melbourne Park. 7.00 MOVIE The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug Pt 1. (2013) (M) 10.35 MOVIE Underworld. (2003) (MA15+)

5pm Tennis.

Australian Open.

Night 5. Round 3.

From Melbourne Park. 11pm MOVIE Charlotte Gray. (2001) (M) Cate Blanchett, Billy Crudup, Michael Gambon.

6pm Cops: AO. (PG) 6.30 Soccer. A-League.

Round 14. Melbourne City v Perth Glory. 9.30 MOVIE Blitz. (2011) (MA15+) Jason Statham, Paddy Considine. 11.30 Scorpion. (PG)

6pm Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Raymond. 8.00 Raymond. (PG) 9.00 MOVIE Scream 4.

(2011) (MA15+) Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox. 11.10 Sex And The City. (MA15+) 11.40 The Loop. (PG)

SUNDAY

7.05pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.10 Peter Helliar: Snazzy. 10.20 Adam Hills: The Last Leg Down Under.

6pm Britain’s Busiest Airport: Heathrow. (PG) 7.00 Motorway Patrol.

(PG) 8.00 Coastwatch Oz. (PG) 8.30 Border Security. (PG) 9.00 Gold Coast Medical.

(PG) 10.00 Hospital.

(M) 11.00 Brit Cops.

6pm Big Bash League.

Game 36. Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat.

7.00 MOVIE Cool Runnings. (1993) (PG) 9.10 MOVIE Killer Elite. (2011) (MA15+) 11.30 World’s Toughest Cops.

7pm MOVIE The Phantom. (1996) (PG) Billy Zane, Kristy Swanson. 9.00 MOVIE Collateral. (2004) (MA15+) Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx, Jada Pinkett Smith. 11.30 Kevin Can Wait. (PG)

6pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 7.

Round 4. From Melbourne Park. 7.00 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Midsomer Murders. (M) 9.30 To Be Advised. 11.30 Chicago Med. (M)

6pm Wonders Of Life.

7.30 Medics On Call.

(PG) 8.30 MOVIE I.T. (2016) (M) Pierce Brosnan, James Frecheville, Anna Friel.

10.30 NCIS. (M) 11.30 Countdown To Murder.

(M)

6pm Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Raymond. 8.30 MOVIE 10 Things I Hate About You. (1999) (PG) Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles.

10.35 MOVIE I Don’t Know How She Does It. (2011) (PG)

MONDAY

7.05pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 8.45 The Office.

9.30 The Good Place.

10.15 Idiotsitter. 10.40 30 Rock. 11.00 Parks And Recreation.

6.30pm Seven Local News. 7.00 Seven News. 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 8.30 Lewis. (M) 10.30 Kingdom. (PG) 11.30 Medical Emergency.

(PG)

6pm Big Bash League.

Game 37. Adelaide Strikers v Hobart Hurricanes. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 American Restoration.

8.30 American Pickers.

9.30 Aussie Pickers.

6pm Friends. (PG) 6.30 Friends. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Gran Torino. (2008) (M) Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang, Christopher Carley.

11.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG)

6pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 8.

Round 4. 7.00 Keeping Up Appearances. 7.30 New Tricks. (M) 8.40 Silent Witness.

(MA15+) 10.00 Unforgettable. (M)

6pm Judge Judy. (PG) 6.30 Bondi Rescue.

(PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 10.30 48 Hours. (M) 11.30 CSI: Miami. (M)

6pm Pointless. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Two And A Half Men. 7.30 Two And A Half Men. 8.00 Two And A Half Men. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG) 9.30 New Girl. (PG) 10.30 Supernatural.

TUESDAY

7.05pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 The Agony Of… 8.30 Black Books. 8.55 The Office. 9.40 In The Long Run. 10.00 Timewasters. 10.25 30 Rock.

6.30pm Seven Local News. 7.00 News.

7.30 Jonathan Creek.

8.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. 9.30 The Suspects: True Australian Thrillers.

7pm Storage Wars.

7.30 Motorway Patrol.

8.30 MegaTruckers.

9.00 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.00 Aussie Salvage Squad.

6pm Friends. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 7.30 American Ninja Warrior. (PG) 9.15 MOVIE Cop Land.

(1997) (MA15+) 11.20 Big Bang.

(PG) 11.45 Science Of Stupid. (M)

6pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 9.

Quarter-finals. 7.00 Keeping Up Appearances. 7.30 New Tricks. (M) 8.40 Jack Taylor. (MA15+) 10.40 Major Crimes.

6pm Judge Judy. (PG) 6.30 Bondi Rescue.

(PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 CSI: Miami.

(MA15+) 10.30 The Mentalist. (M)

6pm Pointless. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Killers. (2010) (M) Katherine Heigl, Ashton Kutcher. 10.30 Charmed. 11.30 James Corden. (M)

WEDNESDAY

7.05pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Absolutely Fabulous.

8.30 The Catherine Tate Show. 9.00 The Office. 9.45 Asian Provocateur. 10.15 30 Rock.

6.30pm Seven Local News. 7.00 Seven News. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG) 8.30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (PG) 10.30 Hospital. (M) 11.30 Medical Emergency.

(PG)

6pm Big Bash League.

Game 40. Sydney Sixers v Hobart Hurricanes. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 The Simpsons. 8.30 Futurama. 9.30 Family Guy. 10.00 Family Guy. 10.30 American Dad!

6pm Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.30 BattleBots. (PG) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory.

(M) 9.00 Pedestrian Movie Of The Week.

11.00 Big Bang. (PG) 11.30 Big Bang. (M)

6pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 10.

Quarter-finals. 7.00 Keeping Up Appearances. 7.30 Poirot. (PG) 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (PG) 10.40 Cold Case.

6pm Judge Judy. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 10.30 NCIS. (M)

6pm Pointless. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Two And A Half Men. 7.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 8.30 MOVIE Run Fatboy Run. (2007) (M) 10.30 Buffy The Vampire Slayer. 11.30 James Corden.

THURSDAY

DIGITAL CHOICE

7.05pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Tomorrow Tonight.

8.35 Utopia. 9.05 The Office. 9.45 Free Agents. 10.10 The Good Place. 10.55 30 Rock.

6.30pm Seven Local News. 7.00 Seven News. 7.30 Father Brown. (M) 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries.

(M) 10.30 Houdini & Doyle. (M) 11.30 Medical Emergency.

(PG)

6pm Cricket. First Test.

Aust v Sri Lanka. Day 1.

Evening session. 7.00 Storage Wars. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons.

(PG) 8.30 MOVIE Vacation. (2015) (M) Ed Helms. 10.30 MOVIE Ride Along. (2014) (M)

6pm Friends. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 7.30 Young Sheldon.

(PG) 8.30 MOVIE RV: Runaway Vacation.

(2006) (PG) 10.30 Big Bang. (PG) 11.00 Kevin Can Wait. (PG) 11.30 Science Of Stupid. (M)

6pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 11. Men’s singles semi-final. 7.00 Keeping Up Appearances. 7.30 Death In Paradise.

8.40 Midsomer Murders. (M) 10.50 Rizzoli & Isles.

6pm Judge Judy. (PG) 6.30 Bondi Rescue.

(PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 10.30 NCIS. (M) 11.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M)

(CH22)

6pm Pointless. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Two And A Half Men. 7.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 8.30 This Is Us. 9.30 Sex And The City.

(M) 10.45 Sex And The City. 11.20 James Corden.

SURF REPORT

with MWP’s man in the water

Okay, here is the surf report we all dream of – four to seven foot waves with no onshore winds and no more than a dozen people in the water all day. A perfect left-hand break with an amazing barrel section. The waves break down the side of a pristine island in North Sumatra.

Yep, this is next week’s forecast for the lucky punters.

Now for here… nothing but onshore devil wind and small waves. I should be grateful as I currently have a stuffed ankle.

A road trip down south is the best option. Crescent Head if you drive all night!

Later peeps.

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STOCKTAKE SALE ALL PRODUCTS 1/2 PRICE

Y L N O S K 2 WEE

ED D N E T X E OFFER 19 / 1 / 1 3 D MUST EN

BARCELONA SEMI CASSETTE* 3500 X 3000 = $2,990 MOTORISED 4500 X 3000 = $3,490 MOTORISED 5500 X 3000 = $3,990 MOTORISED

1/2 PRICE FOLDING ARM AWNINGS

PLANTATION SHUTTERS

1/2 PRICE

1/2 PRICE ROLLER BLINDS

ALUMINIUM SHUTTERS

ALL VENETIANS

1/2 PRICE

1/2 PRICE ALL FABRIC AWNINGS

1/2 PRICE

U ZIP STRAIGHT DROP

1/2 PRICE ROLLER SHUTTERS

Servicing the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland

Call now for a FREE measure and quote!

1300 303 391 www.ublinds.com.au *Conditions apply, selected materials and fabrics. Offer ends 31/01/19 or while stocks last.

Electrician and Installation not included. BSA 1091584

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