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ON THE COVER Brooke Garrett came to the Sunshine Coast for a detox and turned her life around.

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From the editor Hello readers, welcome to a very positive edition of My Weekly Preview. As we begin the final third of the year, I thought it might be time to feature people who, despite experiencing challenging times, have forged ahead and as I’ve often heard said, ‘made lemonade out of lemons’.

I believe we can never really understand what another person is feeling, but we can empathise and we can be inspired by their motivation and resilience.

A couple of local professionals, pharmacist Warren Blee and stress management and resilience coach Natalie Stockdale make their inaugural MWP appearance as columnists. On page 24, they share their expert knowledge in the field of wellbeing. I’m sure their practical advice will support your own wellbeing goals.

THIS WEEK – An environmental expert lists 8 Agenda four things that are improving in 2020.

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Cover story – Inspiring stories from Sunny Coast locals.

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Oh, wouldn’t it be just too good to work in an ice-cream museum (in New York)? Can’t imagine it? Read this week’s profile and you’ll get the picture and perhaps even a bit of career envy.

On the other hand, you may feel it’s time to think twice (or not), when you read this week’s featured columnist, lawyer Kyle Kimball, have his say on the My Opinion page. His topic challenges you to think outside the square and into the bigger picture.

As always there’s plenty to read with sport and your hyper-local, neighbourhood news – so keep on reading, enjoy and stay positive.

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AGENDA

IS NATURE RECOVERING? Professor Albert Van Dijk from the Australian National University looks at the data to see how our environment is faring after 2019.

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hen the clock ticked over to 2020, Australia was in the grip of a brutal drought and unprecedented bushfires. In the months since, while many of us were indoors avoiding the pandemic, nature started its slow recovery.

Every year, my colleagues and I collate a vast number of measurements and data and combine them into a consistent picture of the state of our environment.

Our 2019 report documented a disaster year. We repeated the analysis after the first half of 2020, keen to see if the environment was recovering. It’s not all good news. But encouragingly, our results show most of the country has started to bounce back from drought and fire. Here are four ways that’s happening.

RAIN – Whether a region is in drought depends on the measure used: rainfall, river flows, reservoir storage, soil water availability or cropping conditions.

By most measures, and for most of the country, wetter weather in 2020 helped ease drought conditions, but with caveats and notable exceptions. Halfway through January, rain-blocking conditions in the Indian Ocean finally relented. This allowed the long-awaited monsoon to reach northern Australia and encouraged more rainfall across the rest of the continent.

February and March brought much-needed rains in southeast Australia.

WATER AVAILABILITY – Across the continent, the volume of water flowing into rivers in the first half of 2020 was almost four times greater than the previous year – although still below average. Good rains

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fell in the northern Murray-Darling Basin.

Some made it into the town and irrigation water supplies that ran empty during the drought, and storage levels showed a modest improvement by the end of June.

The flows were enough to fill wetlands such as Narran Lakes and the Paroo and Bulloo River wetlands, west of Bourke.

There were enough flood waters left to send a modest flood pulse down the Darling River in March for the first time since 2016.

Reservoir water storage across the entire Murray-Darling Basin improved from 36 per cent of capacity at the end of June 2019 to 44 per cent a year later. Even so, by June 2020 dry conditions persisted in the tributaries and wetlands of the middle and southern Murray-Darling Basin.

Storage in water supply increased for Sydney and Melbourne while remaining stable for Brisbane, Canberra and Perth.

Meanwhile, lake and wetland extent across much of Western Australia remained

at record or near-record low levels. Due to the poor northern monsoon, Lake Argyle in northern Australia shrank to 38 per cent of capacity, a level not seen for decades.

SOIL MOISTURE – Soil moisture acts like a bank account: rainfall makes deposits and plant roots make withdrawals. This makes soil moisture a useful measure of drought condition.

Average soil water availability across the country was far below average at the start of 2020 but returned closer to average from March 2020 onwards.

By the end of June, rains had also improved growing conditions in southeast Queensland, western New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. However, recovery in these regions is, literally, shallow. Soil water remains low in the deeper soil layers and groundwater.

Drought conditions also persist in the dry inland of Australia.

Vegetation condition is measured by estimating leaf area from satellite observations. National leaf area reached its lowest value in December 2019 due to drought and bushfires but improved once the rains returned from February onwards.

Autumn rains also brought the best growth conditions in many years across much of the eastern wheat and sheep belt.

But in the Western Australian wheat belt, which did not see much rain, cropping conditions are average or below average.

We separately measured vegetation recovery across areas in southeast Australia burnt at different times during the 2019-20 fire season. In the central and northern NSW regions, which burnt earlier in the fire season and received plentiful rains, recovery was relatively swift. But in areas burnt in early 2020, recovery has been slow.

Leaf area recovery is not a good measure of biodiversity. Much of the increase will have been due to rapid leaf flush from fire tolerant trees and undergrowth, including weeds.

CLIMATE CHANGE – Rainfall after June has been average to good across much of Australia, and La Niña conditions are predicted to bring further rain.

In the long term, climate change remains the greatest risk to our agriculture and ecosystems. Ever-increasing summer temperatures kill people, livestock and wildlife, dry out soil and vegetation, and increase fire risk. Decisive climate action is needed, in Australia and worldwide, if we’re to protect ourselves and our ecosystems from long-term decline. source: theconversation.com.au

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Looking back.

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The sunflower is native to North America and was first grown as a crop by indigenous tribes more than 4500 years ago. Native Americans cultivated the sunflower from its original bushy, multi-headed type to produce a single-stemmed plant bearing a large flower. The crop’s multiple uses included milling for flour or meal production. The sunflower continued as a staple in North America for about 4000 years until it was discovered by European explorers in 1510. Spanish sailors were the first to gather up large quantities of sunflower seed and ship them back to Europe.

A gardening first The world’s first botanical garden was created in Padua, Italy in 1545. It still preserves its original layout – a circular central plot symbolising the world, surrounded by a ring of water. Other elements – some architectural (ornamental entrances and balustrades) and some practical (pumping installations and greenhouses) – were added later. The garden continues to serve its original purpose as a centre for scientific research. Its herbarium and library continue to be among the most important in the world.

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“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.”

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1997 The council purchased the land for the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, located in Tanawha, in 1997. In 1998, a masterplan was developed, and major development work began in 2000. The then-governor of Queensland, Major General Peter Arnison, opened the gardens on December 1, 2001. Today, the gardens cover 82 hectares.

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1000 The Rose of Hildesheim, also called the Thousand-year Rose, is thought to be the oldest living rose on the planet. It grows up the side of Germany’s Hildesheim Cathedral and is thought to have been planted in the early 800s. It was nearly destroyed during WWII when bombs annihilated the cathedral.

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Australia’s national floral emblem is the golden wattle (Acacia pycnantha). The first day of September is National Wattle Day. The golden wattle was unofficially accepted as the national floral emblem to mark Federation in 1901. In 1912, the then-prime minister Andrew Fisher suggested the wattle be included as a decoration surrounding the Commonwealth Coast of Arms. In 1988, then governor-general Sir Ninian Stephen proclaimed the golden wattle as the national floral emblem.

Today in history – September 10 1875 – At the British Open Men’s Golf at Prestwick Golf Club, Willie Park Sr wins his fourth title.

1880 – Pierre de Brazza signs a treaty with King Makoko of Congo.

1884 – Congressman John R Lynch presides over Republican National Convention.

1894 – London taxi driver George Smith is the first to be fined for drunk driving.

1919 – China becomes a member of the League of Nations.

1923 – Irish Free State joins League of Nations.

1926 – Germany joins the League of Nations.

1931 – Lord Cecil of the British government says war was never so improbable.

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LOCAL NEWS

A SPRING TIME FOR CREATIVITY Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance president and Wild/Flower Woman Dr Sue Davis explains the work of the Coast’s peak arts advocacy organisation.

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s the wildflowers have been blooming, so has creativity during COVID-19. For myself it has included exploring locations with other women and art making in situ as part of our ‘Wild/Flower Women’ project work. For others, art making has provided solace and comfort amid the chaos – a role art has played for people in other times of pandemic, depression and isolation.

Art making with and in nature is something we are fortunate to be able to enjoy in Coast locations. The region is known as a creative hotspot, and the Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance (SCCA) plays a role in providing ways to connect up artists and creatives across the region.

The organisation was born in 2008 out of the Noosa Creative Catalyst program, which featured a visit to the region from Richard Florida of ‘The Creative Class’ fame. His work promoted the key role of creatives and bohemians in creating communities where people want to live and work. That was a message the SCCA continued to promote, and the group is now recognised as the peak creative arts and industry organisation for the region.

Our mission is “to promote the value

Dr Sue Davis (front right ) with Wild/Flower Women out in a field of flowers and fun. of creative enterprise and artistic expression as drivers of innovation, business, culture and regional identity” and we do that through connection, support, and auspicing services for artists, arts workers and the broader cultural and creative community, representation across regional arts conversations, and strategic events and activity.

Some of our signature projects, such as Juice and Jam arts breakfasts and Pecha

Kucha Nights, have been put on hold as guidelines about live gatherings have fluctuated, but key projects have continued. These include the popular Refinery Creative enterprise mentorship program, run in collaboration with Sunshine Coast Council and The MET. This year, 13 creatives have been on a mission to use business as a force for good. With the help of world-class industry mentors and delivered via on online program of

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The SCCA and Sunshine Coast Council have worked collaboratively to transform the ground-floor transit lounge at the Caloundra Bus Interchange into a vibrant dedicated creative space. This creative hub has vacancies for artists in residence, event or workshop hire, lightbox exhibitions plus permanent co-working and hot desk hire.

During this year we’ve also supported two writing projects, with Maxine Mellor and Plablab working with more than a dozen people who are developing new performance works, and Dr Melanie Myers supporting writers developing a publishable manuscript.

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COVER STORY

Mind over matter

Tough times call for a tough mindset.

We talk to people from different walks of life to discover how they’ve learnt resilience.

WORDS: Janine Hill Brooke Garrett has turned her life around Image: Janine Hill

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year after she decided to take control of her addictive tendencies, Brooke Garrett jumped out of a plane on a tandem skydive.

“I think I wanted to do it because it was a little scary,” she says.

Confronting fear seemed an appropriate way to celebrate, because it was exactly what she did when she walked into The Health Retreat at Kiels Mountain on August 22, 2019.

Ms Garrett had left her friends and life behind in Sydney and was scared of what lay in front of her.

“I’d been drinking since I was 15 and using drugs since I was 17. I thought, how am I to be me sober? I didn’t know how to be me without alcohol,” she says.

At 24, she had detoxed from prescription medication she had been taking for anxiety and depression for 10 years, but she could not quite kick the drink or illicit drugs.

“I’d stop for two or three years and then I’d go back to the same parties,” she says.

But Brooke always knew it had to stop or she would end up dead.

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She did a three-week recovery program at The Health Retreat, learning how to live healthily and mindfully, and working on herself.

“It’s about getting in there and treating all the stuff, not just treating the alcohol.

It’s about figuring out who you are as a person and learning about yourself,” she says.

“I’d been drinking since I was 15 and using drugs since I was 17…”

“If you don’t actually get in there and deal with whatever trauma or anxiety is going on, you’re never going to get anywhere.”

Brooke, 27, now works as a night manager at The Health Retreat, is studying counselling, and is interested in pursuing art therapy.

“I just know this is my life’s purpose.

I’ve never been so sure of anything in all of my life.”

Feeling a sense of gratitude

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ussell Faulkner has ridden a rollercoaster of emotions since he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, but the ride is smoothing out.

The Buderim retiree’s future looks good since surgery in March and he is looking forward to many more years with his wife of 44 years, Diane, their five children, and soon-to-be-15 grandchildren.

Mr Faulkner describes being diagnosed with prostate cancer as like

“getting hit in the head with a hammer”.

His family, friends and his church, Lifepointe Baptist, were supportive but after a period of battling with the diagnosis, he reached out to the Bloomhill Cancer Care centre at Buderim.

Conversations with a nurse helped Mr Faulkner deal with the diagnoses mentally. Bloomhill also helped him lose 15 kilograms to improve his chances of a good surgical outcome.

Mr Faulkner came through prostate surgery without complications and even completed his Masters in law while going through treatment.

He still trips to Bloomhill every week to use the gym equipment and a nurse rings him every six weeks or so to see how he is going.

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COVER STORY

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ut of adversity comes opportunity. Ben Franklin said it. Nikita Pallister has lived it.

When money was tight before Christmas last year, Ms Pallister knew she had to do something.

Her then-partner had made timber and resin furniture without much success, but the timber and tools were still there.

“I picked them up and it just really took off,” she says.

Ms Pallister made a couple of small pieces, which drew interest and a couple of orders, and the income-booster has grown into a full-time business.

She has taken on a business name and is now about to take the next step and move WoodKnots Workshop out of her Bli Bli home into an industrial shed at Marcoola.

The only problem now is how to keep up with demand, even with the help of friend and flatmate Ben Corbett.

Her tables, benchtops and

splashbacks are characterised by resin poured into organic patterns burnt into the timber using the Lichtenberg technique of pumping electricity through slabs of timber.

“It’s dangerous but it’s good fun,” she says.

Ms Pallister dropped the accounting and bookkeeping course she was studying when she first picked up the tools and could not be happier with what she is doing for a living.

“I enjoy the physical aspect of it. It’s not incredibly hard physical work, working on the sander, but I never imagined how therapeutic it could be, sanding the tables and seeing the transformation,” she says “I like seeing the customers when they see their piece. I keep them up-to-date along the way with photographs to make sure they’re happy with what they’re getting but when they see the finished piece in person, that’s the most rewarding part.”

hen a two-year-old staffy called Axle wound up at Sippy Creek Animal Refuge Society (SCARS), the days stretched into weeks which stretched into months which stretched into years.

Axle held the record as the refuge’s longest resident until Jeraldine Graham and her son, Jesse, adopted him and his pen-mate, Laura.

The dogs are now about 14 and have led their best lives with Ms Graham and Jessie, with a yard to run in, walks, pats and cuddles, good food and warm beds.

Ms Graham struggles to believe that nobody else had taken Axle home before they did.

“I couldn’t believe he was there for so

long. If you like staffies, he’s a beautiful staffy. He just wants to be around me.

He’s never more than three feet away,” she says.

Jesse and Ms Graham adopted Axle and Laura after Jesse’s first dog, another SCARS dog, George, died of a tumour, and they have added another rescue, Ginger the cat, to the mix.

Ms Graham says the animals, particularly Axle and Laura, give more than they take.

“They do dog stuff and I just laugh. They’ve brought me peace.

When you’ve had a crappy day, you always know you have someone to come home to who loves you and it doesn’t matter. It really is unconditional love.”

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LOCAL NEWS

EXIT TO ADELAIDE Interstate travel is back, with flights between the Sunshine Coast and Adelaide resuming.

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unshine Coast Airport is ready to resume services to Adelaide, giving a much-needed boost to the Sunshine Coast tourism industry.

Sunshine Coast Airport head of corporate relations Ayllie White says regular passenger flights between the Sunshine Coast and Adelaide recommenced on September 1, thanks to the Queensland government’s $15-million aviation recovery fund.

“During September, we’ll host two Jetstar services per week on Tuesday and Sunday, with that increasing to three a week in October,” Ms White says.

“The service will deliver more than 4300

seats each month, providing locals with the opportunity to visit the festival state straight from their doorstep.

“With pent-up travel demand remaining high, we expect the service will be very popular with local people seeking new horizons such as South Australia’s world-renowned wineries.

“We also know that South Australians are craving warmer weather following a long winter, so we expect the early recommencement of the service will inject a much welcomed $4.7-million boost into the local economy.”

Visit Sunshine Coast interim chief executive officer Craig Davidson and

Tourism Noosa chief executive officer Melanie Anderson welcome the return.

“We are working closely with Sunshine Coast Airport and Tourism Noosa as part of our aviation partnership to roll out a targeted marketing campaign in Adelaide to further drive visitation to the Sunshine Coast in line with the resumption of the Jetstar service,” Mr Davidson says.

“Reopening the region back up to the Adelaide market is extremely timely and will provide further support for the Sunshine Coast’s tourism industry, keeping us moving forward on the path to recovery.”

“We were seeing some good traction with South Australian visitors to the region and look forward to welcoming them back,” Ms Anderson says.

Ms White says departing passengers should allow extra time to check in, as changes had been made to ensure COVID-safe travel.

“We are taking extra precautions to protect against the spread of COVID-19, with our terminal regularly undergoing extra cleaning, and new measures being introduced to limit contact surfaces and dwelling areas,” she says.

BUTTERFLIES CAMPAIGN FOR MENTAL HEALTH Local disability support charity Sunshine Butterflies has recently entered into a partnership with another organisation, the Mental Awareness Foundation.

The Brisbane-based foundation has collaborated with Sunshine Butterflies to help spread the message of mental health and wellness in people living with disabilities. They are kindly supporting Sunshine Butterflies disability support charity, which will be embarking on a threemonth social media campaign showcasing members with a disability talking about their own personal mental health journeys, and how they have overcome and dealt with hardships.

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SALT MAGAZINE IS OUT

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he Sunshine Coast’s favourite lifestyle publication is hitting the streets again this week.

The spring issue of Salt magazine, the quarterly publication that celebrates our beautiful region, is out now.

The magazine is 100 per cent locally owned and shares stories of local people, experiences and natural wonders from Noosa down to Caloundra and out to the hinterland.

Salt’s editor Jemma Pearson says every issue of Salt is a celebration of our region and the people who call it home.

“I feel so blessed to work on this beautiful magazine,” Ms Pearson says. “Salt has been a publishing staple in our region for more than 15 years.

“But it’s not just locals who read it. We get emails from people who live all over the nation and holiday here, and they tell us how much they love the magazine. Because of the lockdowns, we’ve had people from Melbourne, Sydney and Perth calling us to ask if we can mail the latest issue to them because they can’t visit this year. It’s so gratifying to know that we are brightening up their day.”

Ms Pearson says she loves working with her small local team on the magazine. “I get

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to hear about some incredible people with amazing stories. It’s so lovely to be able to share those with our readers.”

Salt magazine is out now and is distributed to retailers, art galleries, boutiques, cafes and restaurants across the region. Pick up your copy or read it online at saltmagazine.com.au, and be sure to follow Salt on Instagram @saltmag.

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TRAFFIC FLOW It’s great to see the Sunshine Coast expanding so quick but it’s also sad that the council hasn’t mentioned how all the traffic from this new suburb is going to get to the Bruce Highway. Will all the traffic be sent back to Caloundra Road or will Roys Road be extended to Aura? This is an urgent question that needs to be addressed by the council, as there will be chaos with the extra traffic.

Barry, Currimundi

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I read with intrigue Gail Forrer’s introduction message in My Weekly Preview Issue 619 September 3. Turning to read the week’s profile by Leigh Robshaw it was a delight to then read of author S R White’s success. I have written since I was nine years old and in January, shortly after my 78th birthday, I published my anthology – Fun, Fantasy & Feelings – Along Life’s Path. It is a collection written over many years and has been well received by those who have bought it.

Since then, I have continued to write and I am sending you a poem which fits with the current COVID situation in hope that you may wish to share with readers.

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MAROOCHYDORE CENTRAL I’ve been driving by the upcoming Maroochydore CBD and just wondering how it is all coming along? I see a new building has gone up there – I’m looking forward to the rest.

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Thanks Carol, we look forward to publishing your poem in an upcoming edition.

This stunning photo of Mooloolaba was contributed by local photographer Jo Spiby Laidlaw. Don’t forget to send us your pics.

IT’S YOUR PAGE Have your say on roads, rates and rubbish. Let us know the stories you like and comments on columns.

Perhaps you have taken a particularly fine Sunshine Coast photo you would like us to publish.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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LOCAL NEWS with our community to reduce, at the source, the rubbish littering our beaches and waterways in the first place.

“We’ve been able to identify some of the main rubbish culprits – like slurpee cups, cigarette butts or doggy poo bags – impacting certain areas and work with the local community to change habits.”

Upcoming council-run events include the Schools Beach Clean Up, Clean Up for the Hatchlings and Clean Up Australia Day. Search Beach Clean-Up Program on the council’s website for more information.

Sunshine Coast’s public transport future mapped out

detailed investigations are undertaken in preparation for the detailed business case.

The findings will be presented to the council for consideration in 2021, once it has been informed by the outcomes of the community engagement process. If approved, it will then be formally transmitted to the Queensland Government for assurance review.

Once finalised, the Queensland Government will prepare the detailed business case, to inform any state and federal government funding decisions for a mass transit public transport solution on the Sunshine Coast.

The council has recognised the importance of the community and stakeholders having the opportunity to share their views, expertise, and ideas to help shape the critical public transport solution for our region.

The community engagement framework provides the basis for a detailed program and further details will be published on the Sunshine Coast Mass Transit web page when they are available.

Sunshine Coast residents will have a chance to provide further input into a proposed mass transit. The Sunshine Coast Mass Transit Project is in the phase that aims to narrow the transport options through rigorous evaluation before more

Find out more and stay up to date.

Visit the Sunshine Coast Mass Transit project webpage, a one-stop-shop for all information about the project or subscribe to receive Sunshine Coast Mass Transit newsletter updates.

Sunshine Coast volunteers make our beaches some of the cleanest in Australia In the past four years, 450,000 pieces of litter – almost 11 tonnes of rubbish – have been collected from Sunshine Coast beaches. This incredible feat was achieved thanks to the dedication of volunteers, schools and community groups, in partnership with Sunshine Coast Council as part of its Beach Clean-up Program.

Environmental operations senior project officer Raeleen Draper says, “We are lucky to have a community that cares so much about both humans and native animals living in a clean Sunshine Coast,” Ms Draper says.

“While we are so grateful, it’s also a sad fact that we even have to do this – which is why we are also working behind the scenes

Hear for a history walk A sound walk is any walk that focuses on listening to the environment, with or without technology, or adds to the experience through the use of sound or voice.

Sound Walk September celebrates those walks that transport us to another time and place. Community portfolio councillor Rick Baberowski says the Nambour Heritage Soundtrail brings together community heritage, great local personalities and the fun of discovery.

The Nambour Heritage Soundtrail is a GPS activated, audio story trail that features 18 stories of Nambour told by locals. The self-guided tour starts at Nambour Library where you can use the free council wifi to download the Soundtrails App to your tablet or smartphone. Remember to bring your headphones. Walk distance is 3.4 kilometres return. Allow 1.5 hours to complete.

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Go to: mail.sunshinecoast.org.au/events/ events-display/nambour-heritagesoundtrail-public-walk.

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CREAM OF THE CROP Palmwoods’ Lilli Collingwood has found her passion in the city that never sleeps. WORDS: Leigh Robshaw.

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anding an exciting job in New York City is the dream of many intrepid Aussies – after all, if you can make it there, you’ll make it anywhere.

But Sunshine Coast designer Lilli Collingwood didn’t entertain any such grand notions until a serendipitous event led to her moving to Brooklyn to take up a job at what must be one of the coolest places for a designer to work – the Museum of Ice Cream.

Ms Collingwood grew up in Palmwoods and graduated as art dux at Suncoast Christian College in 2015. She went on to complete a Bachelor of Design and Communication at the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2018 and after an internship in Brisbane, took off to New Zealand for a well-earned break.

“I was super exhausted and wanted to do something to celebrate finishing my degree,” she says. “I met a stranger at a bus stop in this small little town and we got chatting. I told him I was a designer and he said his daughter had moved to New York to work for a place called the Museum of Ice Cream. I thought he was messing with me. I got home and Googled it and it was real. I went to the careers page and they had a

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graphic design internship going, so I applied. I didn’t think I had a shot at all.”

As fate would have it, Ms Collingwood landed the job and found herself alone in New York at 21. It was a long way from the cruisy lifestyle she was used to back home.

“The first three months was crazy,” she says. “Coming from the Sunshine Coast, everyone’s chill, you’ve got a car, it’s very comfortable living. I was thrown into the hustle and bustle of the city, people

weren’t as friendly and chatty. It was definitely hard the first couple of months and I was pretty homesick, but once I found my groove and got settled at work, I was more comfortable. At first I thought it was going to be a short-term stint and I didn’t see myself here for long.”

After a three-month internship, Ms Collingwood was offered a full-time position and 18 months later, she’s the museum’s lead graphic designer on the

marketing team and is loving New York life.

“I do graphic design for social media, email marketing, I do a lot of marketing and copywriting,” she says. “My main thing is design, all the stuff on Instagram, Mailchimp, Square Space, digital campaigns. They’re always doing new campaigns, especially now with the current state of the world, a lot of things are going virtual. Every month we’re trying to push out new initiatives to keep it fresh and keep

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PROFILE pushing the brand forward. New things are always needing to be pumped out.”

Ms Collingwood has a special talent for creating GIPHY stickers and was thrilled when last year, celebrity Kim Kardashian reposted one of her stickers on Instagram.

The Museum, which started several years ago as a pop-up business, has bases in New York and San Francisco. It has interactive environments and sensory experiences inspiring human connection through the universal power of ice-cream.

“Everything is bright pink, there are lots of Insta-worthy photos, a sprinkle pool, architectural pieces – it’s definitely not your traditional museum,” Ms Collingwood says.

The COVID pandemic was looming when she came home to visit family and friends on the Sunshine Coast in February, and she had to make the difficult decision about whether to return or play it safe and stay here on the Coast.

“It was crazy because they laid a whole heap of people off at the start of COVID and it was definitely very scary, because when you lose your job here, your health care is gone,” she says. “My parents were definitely worried about me. We were in lockdown and I kind of just stuck it out. I just had to make a decision because if I left, I would have lost my working visa.

“COVID was taking out the city and it was definitely uncomfortable, but I have a

lot of Australian friends here and we were all kind of in the same boat, sticking it out together. That definitely helped during that time, that we were so far away from home dealing with the same things.”

After having closed due to COVID, the museum recently re-opened and it’s business as usual. Ms Collingwood has no plans to return to Australia now she’s riding a wave of success in the Big Apple.

“The reason I love it so much now is I’ve met so many great people,” she says. “The city is very dirty and not as glamorous as the movies paint it, but the people I’ve met here have been super inspiring. New York is full of creative people.

“At first I was shocked by the go-go-go 24/7 work culture they have here, but I think I’m used to it now. When I went back to the Sunshine Coast in February, I went wow, it’s so slow. I found myself getting bored. It’s very exciting here because there’s always something going on and always something to do. I’m never bored and I kind of do like the fast pace now.”

She does admit to missing the Sunny Coast beaches and weather and says New York winters are the longest she’s ever experienced. “I miss my family, my dogs, the beach and the warm weather, but I feel like I’ll stay here a few more years yet. I just really love it and I have so many opportunities here.”

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WHICH FACE MASK AND WHY?

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uring the COVID-19 pandemic, the advice on wearing masks varies depending on the situation in your local area.

It is quite possible that in the near future Sunshine Coast residents will be advised to wear masks when visiting crowded venues such as shopping centres or when using taxis or public transport.

There are basically three common types of face masks available from pharmacies. These are: Firstly, P2N95 masks, which are the top-of-the-range disposable masks that give you the maximum protection if fitted correctly.

Secondly, surgical masks, which are typically worn by nursing or medical staff.

They are much more economical than

other masks, but must be worn only once.

Lastly, fabric masks. Typically, they are more comfortable to wear but need to be washed between each use with soap and 60-degree hot water.

It is important to remember that based on the current evidence, social distancing is the most effective way to avoid being infected, along with 20-second soapy hand washing or using hand sanitiser.

Masks are a bit like seat belts in cars â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they do not guarantee survival, but they certainly improve your chances of survival.

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A CLASSIC READ

Stuck for a new spring read? It’s time to settle down with a literary classic. Even if you’ve read these titles before, they are well worth revisiting.

LOCAL BOOK STORES The Little Book ook No Nook, k Shop 5, 4-6 Little Main Street, Palmwoods 1. The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Published as a ‘shilling shocker’, Robert Louis Stevenson’s dark psychological fantasy gave birth to the idea of the split personality. The story of respectable Dr Jekyll’s strange association with the ‘damnable young man’ Edward Hyde; the hunt through London for a killer; and the final revelation of Hyde’s true identity is a chilling exploration of humanity’s basest capacity for evil. The other stories in this volume also testify to Stevenson’s inventiveness in the Gothic tradition: Olalla is a tale of vampirism and tainted family blood, and The Body Snatcher is a gruesome fictionalisation of the exploits of the notorious Burke and Hare.

2. War and Peace

3. The Dickens Boy

4. To Kill A Mockingbird

5. Ghost Stories

In War and Peace Leo Tolstoy entwines grand themes – conflict and love, birth and death, free will and fate – with unforgettable scenes of 19th century Russia, to create a magnificent epic of human life. At a glittering society party in St Petersburg in 1805, conversations are dominated by the prospect of war. Terror swiftly engulfs the country as Napoleon’s army marches on Russia, and the lives of three young people are changed forever. The stories of quixotic Pierre, cynical Andrey and impetuous Natasha interweave with a huge cast, from aristocrats and peasants to soldiers and Napoleon himself.

The 10th child of Charles Dickens, Edward Bulwer Lytton Dickens, known as Plorn, had consistently proved unable ‘to apply himself ’ to school or life.

So aged 16, he is sent, as his brother Alfred was before him, to Australia. Plorn arrives in Melbourne in late 1868 carrying a terrible secret. He has never read a word of his father’s work.

He is sent out to a large station in remotest New South Wales to learn to become a man, and a gentleman stockman, from the most diverse and toughest of companions. This is Tom Keneally in his most familiar terrain – taking historical figures and events and reimagining them with verve, compassion and humour.

Atticus Finch is a lawyer defending a black man falsely charged with the rape of a white girl in Harper Lee’s classic novel. Through the young eyes of Scout and Jem Finch, Lee explores with exuberant humour the irrationality of adult attitudes to race and class in the Deep South of the 1930s. The conscience of a town steeped in prejudice, violence and hypocrisy is pricked by the stamina of one man’s struggle for justice. But the weight of history will only tolerate so much. To Kill a Mockingbird is a coming-of-age story, an anti-racist novel, a historical drama of the Great Depression and a sublime example of the Southern writing tradition.

‘Still as the night was, the mysterious population of the distant moonlit woods was not yet lulled to rest.’ The aim of a good ghost story is to make the blood freeze, pleasurably, and this MR James achieves to perfection in these wonderful stories. His most atmospheric settings include English country houses and gardens, the north end of the churchyard, the yew maze in Mr Humphreys and his Inheritance and the unforgettable train journey in Casting the Runes.

To each of these stories he brings an eye for the telling detail, an imaginative twist and a narrative tone that is, at least to begin with, urbane and reassuring.

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Locals found time to relax at Malt Shovel Taphouse this month

The Red Hat Society ladies make ready for the good times

CELEBRATE BEETHOVEN To celebrate Beethoven’s 250th anniversary, Fragments Ensemble is bringing its signature quality live chamber music to the Sunshine Coast.

Leading the ensemble is internationally recognised soprano Judit Molnar. She will be joined by Frank Fodor (violin and viola), Nathan Smith (cello) and Janet Brewer (piano), all highly esteemed instrumentalists.

One of the greatest composers to ever live, this all-Beethoven program will include selected Lieder accompanied by piano or

piano trio, including O wär’ ich schon mit dir vereint from Fidelio, the delightful Romance for viola and piano, the devilish Twelve Variations on Handel’s Judas Maccabaeus for cello and piano and the fantastic Gassenhauer Piano Trio Op. 11.

Concerts will be held 2pm and 4pm Sunday, September 20 at Caloundra Uniting Church. Ticket prices are $28 adult and $25 concessions.

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HOW TO MAKE MAGIC SPAG BOL

HIDDEN MOTIVES

When Sami Muirhead checked in with friends to find out what ingredients they added to their spag bol, she found some surprising ideas.

Kyle Kimball wonders if current government decision-making is underpinning the principles of democracy and if not, what is?

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paghetti bolognaise is as universally loved as the Hemsworth brothers. Old-school spaghetti is really the heart and soul of comfort cuisine. It takes the gold medal every time when it comes to nurturing the body and spirit.

I take great pride in my spaghetti recipe, which has morphed over the years. I take a laissez-faire cooking approach and usually drink a few wines as I cook up my strange spaghetti and throw in some rogue ingredients along the way. I always play Frank Sinatra’s tunes and think I am Martha Stewart, even though this is the only dish I cook that my kids actually enjoy eating.

Lady Gaga announced this week she pours rosé wine into her special spaghetti bolognaise recipe and even the odd actual rose petal. So, I asked my friends what their secret ingredient is. The answers were crazy and creative, and some were so outrageous they even made me feel a little anxious.

Sandy puts good quality dark chocolate in her secret batch. My husband likes to put lashings of apple sauce on the finished product, as it is a Swiss throwback from his family heritage.

Candice adds a sneaky splash or two of her hubby’s special aged Irish whisky.

Bonkers indeed, but I am going to try it.

Balsamic vinegar and Vegemite had stacks of nominations, with friends

swearing by both ingredients for that next level result.

Susan is all class and adds Persian feta right at the end to give the sauce more creaminess. Courtney adds chilli and fresh parmesan cheese. Yes please! Melisa swears by extra brown sugar and using beef and pork mince in the one batch.

Paula and Kellie use saffron powder to make the bolognaise a different colour.

Jodie swears by blended Brussels sprouts for the nutritional win. Worcestershire sauce and eggs are two more popular additions to pour into the family recipe.

So, it seems we all take liberties with our spag bol and the twists keep on coming. Sally loves sweet potato in her mince mixture and says it makes it creamier. Debbie says the main rule she adheres to is cooking it in a slow cooker and letting it simmer for at least four hours. Luke claims he pours in orange juice while Joanne swears by milk and soy sauce. Spinach, hot sauce, kidney beans and bone broth all got nominations. Trena Jane adds anchovies to her sauce and Christine sprinkles in cinnamon and Tabasco sauce. Zoey says she adds bananas!

So at the end of the day, I guess we all love the sport of putting a little twist on our family recipes but Julie wins the day with her admission that if you make the spaghetti with love, it always tastes a little more magical.

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‘leaders’ that they will not put the economy over the lives of the public is disingenuous in the extreme. Governments put an economic cost on all our lives, daily. They build roads knowing that people will die upon them. All governments provide only a certain level of funding to our health system, relying on the ‘cost’ as a justification for not spending more.

What motivates all power is retaining power. I have been told that the primary driver of the government decisions to

“Governments put an economic cost on all our lives, daily” enforce quarantine and lockdowns is the capacity of our hospitals to treat coronavirus patients. As soon as the infection rate exceeds hospital capacity, the lockdowns are brought back into place.

Good, caring, government or simply expedient politicians seeking to avoid the true consequence of years of gutting the health system?

It may be that the actions taken by our governments are warranted. But the simple idea we can just trust our leaders to do the right thing for us, as opposed to themselves, cannot be supported by history. Who really trusts politicians?

Kyle Kimball is a director and head of litigation at well-known Sunshine Coast law firm Sajen Legal.

Sami Muirhead is a radio announcer, blogger and commentator.

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What a year it has been. Flashpoint in the South China Sea, trade wars, constant threat of terrorism… and then there is the pandemic. Hourly updates on infection and death rates. Unprecedented levels of government scrutiny and interference in our daily lives.

The 24/7 focus on coronavirus has allowed governments the world over to impose laws that eight months ago would have seen any democratic government booted from office. A cynic might suggest those laws are being used to ensure incumbent governments are re-elected.

I do wonder whether the same, palpable, fear of coronavirus would exist if the reports had more context. What do we have to compare with the numbers we are being fed daily? Numbers of road deaths?

How many folk pass daily from heart disease? Domestic violence was the topic du jour this time last year. Much handwringing, but not much action. Certainly not the decisiveness we have seen from our governments of late. Nor the willingness of the wider community to accept the level of discipline of itself required to effect real change.

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ith the annual Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network Awards unable to proceed, the network didn’t let the setback stop them from celebrating our female business community.

The Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network (SCBWN) spent August celebrating the winners dating back to 1998. A social media showcase filled their online platforms, with quotes shared from each winner.

As a sponsor of an award category and a written judge for the last five years, dealer principal at Pacific Motor Group, Craig McPherson says he was disappointed that

factors beyond our control meant the awards had to be postponed this year.

However, he is grateful to have been involved in the process in past years.

“I often joke that it is my CPD (continuing professional development) hours for the year. Reading through the award applications is like reviewing case studies in a business management degree.

“The submissions are filled with amazing stories of resilience and persistence to get their businesses to the point that the founder feels like it’s time to celebrate,” Mr McPherson says.

Even in his few years of judging, Mr McPherson says he has seen some exceptional nominees and winners.

“One of my favourite things to do during the judging process is to keep a list of all the ‘one liners’. I find I make good use of these in my own business over the next 12 months,” he says.

As he reflects on the financial year just gone, Mr McPherson says it was one to test your resolve if you were in business. He applauds and supports all those who are working hard to keep their business going or starting something afresh.

INNOVATION TEAM GROWS TO DELIVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR BE A new appointment will help continue the leading role Be plays as an innovator in community services in Queensland.

Dr Amanda Clacy has joined the team at Be (formerly ComLink) in the newly created role of community and wellbeing programs architect.

Dr Clacy joins Be from the Sunshine Coast Mind and Neuroscience Thompson Institute, where she managed the Alliance for Suicide Prevention.

Be innovator in residence Michael Doneman, says the new role will support Be’s health and wellness strategy to improve lives and help planning for the new $24-million Vitality Village health and wellness project in Birtinya, which opens next year.

“Be is ready to flourish and tackle significant health and community challenges. Our team has the chance to think and do things differently to foster innovation and better outcomes for people. I welcome Amanda to our wonderful team at Be,” Mr Doneman says.

Dr Clacy says she is delighted to join Be at a vital time.

“Be has an incredible reputation for breaking down barriers to ensure their clients receive the best service and

support – and that’s a mission that I wanted very much to join,” Ms Clacy says.

“With my strong background in research and community mental health, I hope to build an evidence base for the services provided at Be, while also using this evidence to continue to grow and develop our community programs.

“My aim is to work with people from across Be’s regions to design meaningful programs that support the wellbeing of our clients, volunteers, and staff.

“Through my experience in health research, science communication, and community engagement, I hope to ensure that our health and wellness initiatives are person-centred, evidence-driven, accessible, and inclusive.”

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My ex and I have reached agreement, now what?

Reaching a financial agreement with your ex on how to split your matrimonial assets and liabilities is a great first step in moving forward post separation, but is it that simple?

There are many things to consider when reaching an agreement including jointly owned real estate, superannuation, shares and loans.

An informal document written down and signed by the parties is not binding and will not prevent a later request for further property adjustment. Not formalising your agreement correctly can have other unintended outcomes. You may continue to live separated under the same roof, or to work in the same business, but with time the value of assets will fluctuate and human nature is such that each party usually perceives their contribution to preserving assets post separation differently.

You can formalise your agreement by entering into a correctly drafted financial agreement complying with the Family Law Act, or apply to the Family Court for Court orders made in the terms you have agreed.

People can and do change their minds over time. Formalising your agreement will provide you with peace of mind and certainty with your financial position moving forward.

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Have you been left out of a Will?

This is the first in our series answering common questions about Estate and Probate disputes.

Q: Can I challenge a Will if I have been left out, or named in it but treated unfairly?

A: Yes, but only if you are: a spouse, including a defacto; child; or a dependant of the deceased.

Q: Do time periods apply?

A: Yes. Step 1 – A challenger must give notice to the executor of the intention to challenge within six months of the deceased’s death.

Step 2 – A challenger must commence proceedings within nine months of the deceased’s death.

Q: Is my claim strong or weak?

A: It depends. The threshold question is the level of need of the challenger. If a challenger demonstrates financial need, how much of the estate they ought receive involves considering: 1. the size of the estate; 2. the nature of the relationship between the challenger and the deceased; and 3. other “competing” claims.

Getting grant ready The right business grant applications can secure the funding you need to achieve your goals, but preparation is key.

To ensure your business is best placed to take advantage of grant opportunities, follow this seven-step process: 1: Consider your readiness for a business grant application – have a plan that supports your goals.

2. Identify a suitable project that meets relevant grant eligibility requirements.

3. Understand the detail to stand out in the application process by mapping your application to grant criteria.

4. Prepare and plan for success. This will ensure your business has much of the supporting documentation required.

5. Maximise your funding potential by including all eligible expenditure.

6. Understand and prepare your financial co-contribution.

7. Work with your advisor.

Achieving your business goals requires both a plan and funding to implement that plan.

Grants remain a wonderful opportunity to do just that, but seek professional advice before applying.

For further information on how you can access grant funding, please contact Dianne Brown on 0404 016 808.

You can find related articles on our website.

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How to use ‘good’ debt to build wealth Contrary to what some believe, not all debt is bad – in fact, debt can be a good thing. Structured and leveraged correctly, it can compound your net worth over time and help you build a financially secure future.

Taking out a loan to invest in property, or start a profitable business, are examples of ‘good’, or productive debt.

Both have the potential to make you money and come with tax benefits, too.

Not only does an investment property generate rental income to help pay off the loan, it also appreciates in value over the longer term and with compounding growth, this can be substantial.

‘Bad’ (unproductive) debt, on the other hand, is used to buy anything that will decrease in value and won’t earn you any money, including car loans, personal loans and loans for holidays or to maintain a lifestyle. Credit card debt is one of the worst kinds to have, as it’s repaid at high interest rates and can lead to careless spending.

Nobody is saying we shouldn’t enjoy our lives – just try to avoid borrowing money to do it.

As successful property investors will tell you, it’s all about knowing how to harness the power of good debt to build wealth.

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/ Masport Maestro 4 Burner BBQ $899 Ideal for any outdoor entertainment space, the Masport Maestro 4-Burner BBQ includes a sideburner, roasting rack and handy temperature gauge, making it easy to prepare delicious meals for family and friends.

Designed in Australia and developed with 6 star Michelin Chef, Heston Blumenthal. Everdure by Heston Blumenthal 4K is a state-ofthe-art outdoor cooking solution.

Constructed from only the finest materials, this oven performs like no other; it also looks like no other. Stay in complete control thanks to a fully integrated food probe system which relays real-time cooking information to the digital control display and also to your phone (via a Bluetooth connected app).

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/ Sundbeam Electric Kettle BBQ $159 The Sunbeam Kettle Electric BBQ features a high domed lid for convection-style cooking, a combination grill plate for increased versatility and a cast-in element for fast, efficient barbequing. A dishwasher safe, combination grill plate means increased outdoor cooking versatility and reduced clean up times.

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Floral cushi cushions are perfect for spring, but try these Australiana designs from Pillow Talk for something different. Pictured is the Muse Acacia Cushion and the Muse Mallee Cushion.

Take your cues from Australian natives when choosing your indoor greenery and floral arrangements. We love this Australian Wildflowers Wattle Pot from Adairs.

Add a ray of sunshine to your bedroom with the Shannon Fricke Love & Marigold Quilt Cover Set from m Domayne.

TIP: Spring is all about flowers. Property stylist and interior designer Justine Wilson says to make a real statement, use vases or vessels in multiple sizes and group them together â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the different heights will create a pretty vignette with complementary flower types or mixed bunches.

Introduce some me spring hues to your our home with ha colourful arm chair hair or two scattered red around. We love the blush pink shade of the Lola Occasional nal Chair in Tea Rose ose from Early Settler. er.

Add some native botanical flair to your kitchen with the Home Republic Apollo Mustard Banksia Tray from Adairs.

A quick way to freshen up interiors is with some bright new wall art. We love the Mercer + Reid Yellow Waratah print from Adairs.

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1. SCATTER CUSHIONS If you’re not opting for floral cushions for spring, go for scatter cushions in natural fibres and colours.

These Habitat macrame square cushions are from Pillow Talk.

Seasonal must-haves Spring isn’t all about florals. At the other end of the spectrum, white, beige, linen and natural hues are also on-trend this spring. It’s so easy to refresh your living spaces with a few carefully chosen pieces and they will never date.

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4. SWING CHAIR The gorgeous Malawi swing chair is from an overseas fair trade women’s enterprise and looks perfect beside the East Timorese palm tree plant holder.

You’ll find both at Coast Store.

2. SHEER CURTAINS Spring is the time to pack away heavy winter curtains and hang some sheer curtains in white or natural shades to let the light and breeze in.

You’ll find a wide selection at Rob Larson’s Curtains & Interior Decor, Mooloolaba.

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3. NEUTRAL LAMPS The linen look is big for spring and an easy way to introduce it is with a few new lamps. You can’t go wrong with the Home Republic Brook Nutshell table lamp from Adairs.

5. INDOOR PLANTS An olive tree in a rustic or naturalcoloured pot is on-trend as an accent piece for spring. Find a good range at Manawee Garden Centre, Buderim.

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Now’s the time to freshen up your outdoor areas and pool area with some new greenery, stylish new outdoor furniture and perhaps a water feature.

Sean Lynch from PoolFab Pool & Landscape Creations suggests hiring a landscaper to help you design your garden and organise your outdoor space.

“One of the benefits of hiring a landscaper to design your backyard is their extensive plant knowledge,” Mr Lynch says. “A quality landscaper will be able to select the right plants for your needs, whether you’re after enhanced visual appeal, optimal privacy, or reduced maintenance.

“Often, selecting plants that require little upkeep is the best way to accommodate your lifestyle. A great time-saving solution for outdoor areas with limited space is a green wall. These vertical-style gardens work well in tight spaces and allow greater flexibility in planting styles.

“Their ability to purify the air and regulate humidity makes them a great addition to any environment. For a green wall full of foliage, cascading plants such

as various types of ferns, ivy, dichondra and wattle will do a great job of filling out the space. For flowering options, try a selection of petunias, sweet alyssum, begonias and geraniums. For something that’s even easier to maintain, opt for a succulent garden. Succulents are a great choice because they are resilient.”

Mr Lynch says he tries to use a mix of water-wise plants with year-round colour and foliage. “A combination of low-level ground covers, middle-height feature plants and taller varieties will give depth and height to the space.”

It’s important to ensure you select the right mulch and edging to retain water, reduce weeds and frame the space you’ve created. “Our ethos is to offer eco-smart packages from concept to completion,” Mr Lynch says.

“We aim to create water-wise and energy-efficient spaces with reduced chemical use throughout the home.”

“When it comes to plant selection, opt for evergreen varieties such as agave, yukkas, pandanus, cycads and gingers, which require minimal water, chemicals and energy to survive.

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A beautiful water feature can add a new dimension of appeal to a tired garden. The sound of flowing water is soothing and can mask traffic noise, it attracts wildlife and adds interest and movement to your garden. If you’re into feng shui, flowing water is also said to attract wealth – it’s worth a try!

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If you’re thinking about refreshing your garden, making it more water-wise is a good idea. Judicious use of pebbles and stones in unplanted areas of your garden can stop it losing moisture and can help the soil around the plants retain moisture, reducing the need for watering. Maroochy Sand and Gravel can help you choose the right product.

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The subdued green colour of this tropical wall art. The Muse Meeru Palm Carved Wall Art comes in three panels and is from Pillow Talk.

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Restless rams are ready to rumble, so all forms of physical exercise are favoured this week – the more vigorous and adrenalin-pumping, the better. You’re also full of enthusiasm about a work decision or a close relationship.

The new moon energises your entertainment, romance and friendship sector. Clear your throat, polish your maracas and find yourself a captive audience as you perform like a pro, or appreciate the creative efforts of others.

This week, impulsive Jupiter squares your patron planet Mercury. Just remember: there’s a fine line between being spontaneous and successful and being hasty and foolhardy. Aim to be a calculated risk-taker rather than a restless scatterbrain.

Communication is the buzz word this week. It’s a good time to improve close relationships and community connections as the new moon, Pluto and Saturn boost your people skills.

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With Venus visiting your sign, you’re in the mood for an extravagant spending spree. But are you living in Financial Fantasy Land? This week’s new moon in Virgo motivates you to shake up your attitude to money, as you strive to be more sensible.

This week the sun and moon link up in your sign, which boosts concentration and sharpens your eye for hidden details. It’s a terrific time to study, solve a puzzle, uncover a secret or find an item that’s been lost. Enjoy exploring various options.

Mars is reversing through your partnership zone until November 14.

A close relationship could feel as if it’s stuck in limbo or even going backwards. Plenty of patience and deft diplomacy will get you through.

An idea you have could really take off, but you must understand and accommodate the needs of others, not just your own. The sun/Pluto trine is also terrific for spreading powerful waves of influence within your local or online community.

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KNOWING THE PROPERTY CLOCK Picking the perfect time to buy or sell property isn’t rocket science. WORDS: Layne Whitburn.

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he Sunshine Coast property clock is ticking its way towards a peak in the market, providing investors a boost of confidence on the tail end of the pandemic.

Whether you’re an experienced property investor or a first-time homebuyer, timing the market is key. The property clock is a popular model used to track a market’s cycle. The cycle starts at 12 o’clock, signifying the peak of market, and makes it way clockwise through the stages of a decline, bottom of market, recovery and rising market.

Picking the perfect time to get in and out of the market is essential to getting the most value from your investment. As a general rule, the best time to buy is at six o’clock when the market is low, while the best time to sell is at 12 o’clock when the market is at its peak.

The Sunshine Coast’s residential market is currently approaching a market peak sitting around 10 o’clock, according to the latest report from property valuation and advisory group Herron Todd White.

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“When we look at the impacts of COVID, there’s going to be winners and losers,” Mr Greensill says. “Fortunately for the Coast, we are experiencing a win.”

“Many discussions I have had with agents up and down the entire east coast have pointed out how Australian’s are coming to terms with health lockdowns becoming the new norm. Queensland is a very desirable location for many people down south,” Mr Greensill says.

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“We’re already seeing an increase of traffic along Mooloolaba Esplanade and even further away in the hinterland towns of Maleny and Montville,” Mr Greensill says. “To think one million people across Australia have applied to enter into

Queensland is massive, many of whom are chasing the coastal lifestyle the Sunshine Coast has to offer.”

Mr Greensill says the change to working arrangements has also been a big drive for many people living and working in the city, allowing more people to shift into a home office environment on the Sunshine Coast.

“Effectively, what’s happening on that front is the Coast market is opening up to people from Brisbane and other areas who are no longer restricted to living and working in the city,” Mr Greensill says.

“Also, with the Coast offering high internet speeds just like the capital cities, it’s a major drawcard for people looking to shift their work space and find a healthy work/life balance.”

Moving forward, there are some concerns as to how the property market may respond to the ending of government stimulus packages as well as the upcoming state election towards the end of the year.

“You can never fully predict what will happen to the property clock, there are still some clouds on the horizon,” Mr Greensill says. “That’s why it’s important when investing in property, to stick to the fundamentals.”

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Dine out and discover a vast array of exceptional cafés and restaurants both in Cotton Tree and the thriving Ocean Street precinct.

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3/5 Kyamba Court, Mooloolaba

21 Victor Street, Alexandra Headland

8 Denna Street, Maroochydore

22 Sydney Street, Nambour

48 Mulgani Street, Warana

3/18 Commerce Avenue, Warana

3/47 Carter Road, Nambour

27 Culbara Street, Mooloolaba

3/20 Brookes Street, Nambour

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11 Durham Crescent, Buderim

14/10 Anzac Avenue, Maroochydore

403/3 River Esplanade, Mooloolaba

3/1 Merchants Parade, Marcoola

9/31-33 Cotton Tree Pde, Maroochydore

5/95 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba

104/8 Melody Court, Warana

4 Turner Street, Maroochydore

26/97A Burnett Street, Buderim

Jordan Barden

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AUCTION

Maroochydore, 14/10 Anzac Avenue

Luxurious Apartment In The Heart Of Maroochydore

OPEN HOME: Saturday 12th Sept 11-11.30am

Spacious and accommodating, this house-sized apartment offers 367m2 of luxury living, plenty of space to spread out and enjoy a lifestyle of convenience and low maintenance. Set in a prime position, apartment 14 in the Monterey complex is only minutes away from Ocean Street.

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3 bedrooms all generous size Well-appointed kitchen Light-filled living areas Internal stairs lead you to the mezzanine office

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Rooftop balcony with wet bar and lockable storage 2 car garaging with additional secure visitor parking Facilities include a pool and entertaining area Luxurious lifestyle in a prime position

AUCTION: On Site Saturday 19th Sept at 1pm AGENT: Amanda Morton 0475 846 626

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Spacious Family Home Must Be Sold This beautifully presented, low maintenance home ticks all the boxes.

Creatively designed, the thoughtful floorplan lends itself to comfortable family living with multiple living zones to spread out .

OPEN HOME: Saturday 12th Sept 2-2.30pm VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au AUCTION: On Site Saturday 3rd Oct at 11am

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AGENT: Ross Cattle 0410 625 758

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Duplex Game Changer Investment Opportunity Less than 200m to the beach this is an exciting opportunity for the astute buyer.

This dual income investment is on one title and consists of two self-contained VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au 2 bedroom flats and is the perfect investment to set and forget, earn a second AUCTION: On Site Saturday 12th Sept at 11am income or dual living opportunity.

• For sale by Public Auction • Open plan kitchen, dining, living area AGENT: Ross Cattle 0410 625 758 • 2 generous sized brms in each flat • Separate bathrooms • Separate internal laundries • Flat 2 has large courtyard area & lug 4 2 2 • Flat 1 has off-street covered carport • Easy walk to beach, shops & transport

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AUCTION

Mooloolaba, 25 Carrothool Place

Beautiful Long North Facing Waterfront Views

OPEN HOME: Saturday 12th Sept 10-10.30am

Beautiful long North facing views over the water, creating the ultimate privacy whilst enjoying the serenity of living the waterfront lifestyle, this perfectly refurbished home offers 4 large bedrooms, study and dual lounge rooms, suitable for the largest of families.

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Mooloolaba’s best waterfront value North facing Gourmet kitchen with butler’s pantry Multiple living areas overlooking the pristine waterway Large 725m2 parcel of land with sandy beach into the water

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4 large bedrooms with built-in robes Master suite overlooking the water with glamorous ensuite & walk-in robe Beautiful landscaped gardens with room for swimming pool Parking areas for boats and caravan, plus double lock-up remote entry garage

AUCTION: On Site Saturday 19th Sept at 11am AGENT: Ross Cattle 0410 625 758

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Alexandra Headland, 1/26 Buderim Avenue

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Birtinya Sat 1:00 - 1:30

Little Mountain 16 Zeal Street

Mid to High $700,000s

Jodie Hedley-Ward 0424 842 837

Beerwah Sat 11:30 - 12:00 & 2:00 - 2:30

11 Stephenson Court

Over $690,000

Cassi Nuske 0415 304 127

Bli Bli

Sat 10:00 - 10:30

9 Hillside Court

Over $899,000

Shaun Hammill 0413 310 445

Sat 10:00 - 10:30

15 Tree View Crescent

Mid to High $500,000s

Mark Pickles 0478 087 675

Sat 11:00 - 11:30

29 Casuarina Drive

Over $985,000

Scott Louis 0404 807 787

Maroochydore Sat 11:00 - 11:30

204/34 Picnic Point Espl

Contact Agent

Glennis Schindler 0412 737 324

Sat 12:00 - 12:30

10/9 Kippara Lane

$560,000 - $580,000

Glennis Schindler 0412 737 324

Sat 10:00 - 10:30

33 Willis Road

Contact Agent

Hamish Bolderston 0478 099 058

Sat 10:00 - 10:30

65 Clearwater Circuit

Over $675,000

David Swarbrick 0437 938 410

Meridan Plains

Sat 11:00 - 11:30

37 Wickerson Crescent

Over $700,000

David Swarbrick 0437 938 410

Sat 10:00 - 10:30

77 Haslewood Crescent

Over $529,000

Nicki Colam 0447 447 534

Sat 11:00 - 11:30

32 Capricorn Crescent

Over $469,000

Nicki Colam 0447 447 534

Sat 12:00 - 12:30

11 Rapanea Street

Mid to High $500,000s

Jodie Hedley-Ward 0424 842 837

Buderim Sat 9:00 - 9:30

12 Booral Street

Contact Agent

Stuart Thomas 0438 821 269

Sat 10:00 - 10:30

9 York Road

Over $795,000

Stuart Thomas 0438 821 269

Sat 11:00 - 11:30

3 Freycinet Row

Over $885,000

Stuart Thomas 0438 821 269

Sat 11:00 - 11:30

3 Lindeman Avenue

Over $739,000

Simon Grayell 0418 708 874

Sat 11:00 - 11:30

39a Horseshoe Bend

Contact Agent

Hamish Bolderston 0478 099 058

Palmview

Sat 12:00 - 12:30

6/27 Amaroo Drive

$1,400,000

Todd McKee 0418 737 197

Sat 12:00 - 12:30

7 Le Claire Place

Over $980,000

Sat 12:00 - 12:30

11 Goomburra Place

Sat 1:00 - 1:30 Sat 1:00 - 1:30

Sat 12:00 - 12:30

21 Brampton Crescent

Contact Agent

Trudi Fernandez 0417 137 374

Sat 12:00 - 12:30

51 Carlisle Circuit

Over $485,000

Glennis Schindler 0412 737 324

Sat 10:00 - 10:30

14 Mingle Street

Over $529,000

Ben Hamilton 0431 325 955

Matt Diesel 0412 053 117

Sat 11:00 - 11:30

37 Sunray Avenue

$580,000 - $620,000

Ben Hamilton 0431 325 955

Over $870,000

Stuart Thomas 0438 821 269

Palmwoods

1/60 Martins Creek Road

Over $560,000

Matt Diesel 0412 053 117

Sat 11:00 - 11:30

20 Starkey Street

$489,000

Shaun Hammill 0413 310 445

1/65 Gloucester Road

Contact Agent

Stuart Thomas 0438 821 269

Sat 12:00 - 12:30

94 Old Bowling Green Rd

Over $1,650,000

Shaun Hammill 0413 310 445

Over $799,000

Linda Feltman 0412 805 362

Pelican Waters

Currimundi Sat 10:30 - 11:00

1 Huon Place

Over $550,000

Linda Weaver 0477 774 741

Eudlo Sat 10:00 - 10:30

Mountain Creek

190 Mossy Bank Road

Over $1,050,000

Sat 10:00 - 10:30

2 Endeavour Crescent

Sat 11:00 - 11:30

59 Maclamond Drive

Over $679,000

Linda Feltman 0412 805 362

Sat 12:00 - 12:30

1 Olympic Lane

Over $989,000

Linda Feltman 0412 805 362

Sat 11:00 - 11:30

191 Crosby Hill Road

Over $1,475,000

Chris Pace 0417 196 600

Sat 12:00 - 12:30

84 Taylors Road

$1,550,000

Gail Robertson 0421 634 106

26 Regatta Boulevard

Over $799,000

Linda Feltman 0412 805 362

Matt Diesel 0412 053 117

Tanawha Kawana Island Sat 9:00 - 9:30

45/10 Grand Parade

Over $379,000

Jodie Hedley-Ward 0424 842 837

Kings Beach Sat 11:00 - 11:30

14/38 King Street

Wurtulla Over $429,000

Mark Pickles 0478 087 675

Sat 10:00 - 10:30

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• SELLING BELOW REPLACEMENT COST - MUST BE SOLD! • Exceptional 180 degree ocean views • Stunning magnesium in-ground pool • 5.3Kw solar

Tantula Rd West

• Dual living with parents / teenagers retreat

ALEXANDRA HEADLAND

• Walk to Alex Surf club, beach, cafes & restaurants • Minutes to Mooloolaba Esplanade / Beach

4 bed | 3 bath | 2+ car

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• Close proximity to Maroochydore CBD

Inspect Saturday 12th September 2:15 - 2:45pm Karen Jones 0405 122 526

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PROPERTY

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

Here’s a preview of hot auctions taking place on the Sunshine Coast in the next seven days:

1061 David Low Way, Marcoola

MARKET TRACKER A list of what’s recently sold on the Coast: 8/37 ASPLAND STREET, NAMBOUR $339,000 / 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Carolans First National, Vanessa Brunton

1061 DAVID LOW WAY, MARCOOLA Auction on site Saturday September 12 @ 11am Define Property 5478 2477 Ross Cattle 0410 625 758

22 THE CORSO, PELICAN WATERS $698,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White Caloundra, Tom Garland

3/68 VISE ROAD, FOREST GLEN $585,000 / vacant land McGrath, Todd McKee

44 DARLINGTON CIRCUIT, CURRUMUNDI $510,000 / 4 bed, 2 bed, 2 car Ray White Caloundra, Natascha Drexel-Munro & Carola Drexel 601 MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD, MALENY $1,425,000 / 5 bed, 4 bath, 3 car Maleny Realty, Jess Luthje

20/18 MAROOCHY WATERS DRIVE, MAROOCHYDORE $395,000 / 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car McGrath, Simon Grayell

604 MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD, MALENY $680,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car Maleny Realty, Jess Luthje 1/125 PARKER STREET, MAROOCHYDORE $690,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car HOME Sunshine Coast, Kate Jewry & Jay Sherwell 14 ROYAL CLOSE, WURTULLA $1,100,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath 2 car Century 21, Grant Smith

6 BANKSIA STREET, SHELLY BEACH $1,750,000 / 3 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Ray White Caloundra, Andrew Garland

1/8 SCANLAN COURT, BUDERIM $468,152.50 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Century 21, Grant Smith

42 NEWRY STREET, MOUNTAIN CREEK $595,000 / vacant land McGrath, Ben Hamilton

7 ST HELENA STREET, LITTLE MOUNTAIN $564,700 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White Caloundra, Carol Carr

6/10-12 MILL LANE, NAMBOUR $335,000 / 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Century 21, Grant Smith

16 PARK VISTA DRIVE, BUDERIM $665,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car McGrath, Carlie Penn & Glennis Schindler

2/1 BURKE STREET, GOLDEN BEACH $410,000 / 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Ray White Caloundra, Donna Sheen

25 CICADA CLOSE, BUDERIM $670,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Century 21, Grant Smith

4 SONGBIRD COURT, BUDERIM $990,000 / 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car McGrath, Chris Pace & Damien Michael

120/123 MARK ROAD EAST, CALOUNDRA WEST $265,000 / 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Ray White Caloundra, Donna Sheen

1/133 KING STREET, BUDERIM $362,500 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Century 21, Grant Smith

116 Amarina Avenue, Mooloolaba

21 SAPPHIRE WAY, PALMVIEW $572,500 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car McGrath, Ben Hamilton

2 JULES SQUARE, CURRIMUNDI $499,500 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 3 car Ray White Caloundra, Natascha Drexel-Munro & Carola Drexel

30 SOMBERSET DRIVE, BUDERIM $875,000 / 4 bed, 3 bath, 3 car Century 21, Grant Smith

3/1 MERCHANTS PARADE, MARCOOLA Auction on site Saturday September 12 @ 12pm Define Property 5478 2477 Jordan Barden 0422 990 824 Greg Turnbull 0499 455 574

5/15 ESPLANADE, GOLDEN BEACH $440,000 / 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Ray White Caloundra, Donna Sheen

32 PANORAMA CRESCENT, BUDERIM $885,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car McGrath, Stuart Thomas

3/1 Merchants Parade, Marcoola

116 AMARINA AVENUE, MOOLOOLABA Auction on site Saturday September 12 @ 1pm Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Carmel La Macchia 0400 300 545 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

25/136 STRINGYBARK ROAD, BUDERIM $335,000 / 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Century 21, Lian Welsh

*As supplied by contributing real estate agencies

We put you first BLI BLI 10 ATKINSON ROAD WEST

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LOW - MID $500,000 BUYERS

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KULUIN 18 IBIS STREET

OFFERS OVER $500,000

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UNIQUE PEACEFUL COTTAGE RETREAT WITH VIEWS

LARGE BLOCK SIZE WITH GREAT SHED AND POTENTIAL

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3 bedrooms, plenty of storage and natural light Central and modern bathroom with large bath Separate downstairs rumpus / family room Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances Gorgeous master bedroom with air conditioning Huge deck overlooking the natural bush backdrop Only metres away from a mountain bike trail All set on a private, leafy approx. 1,872m2 of land

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Inviting large undercover rear patio area Expansive approx. 6m x 6m shed with side access Large backyard offering plenty of room for the kids Fully equipped modern spacious kitchen Master bedroom complete with air conditioning Great flow from the internal living to the outside Single garage attached with internal access All postioned on an approx. 1,152m2 block

INSPECT Saturday 12th September 9-11am

INSPECT Saturday 12th Month 11:30am-1:30pm

FIRST NATIONAL RIVERSIDE 5446 6186 JASON BURNS 0417 762 001 www.firstnationalriverside.com.au

FIRST NATIONAL RIVERSIDE 5446 6186 JASON BURNS 0417 762 001 www.firstnationalriverside.com.au

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MUST SELL

351 Kiel Mountain Road, Kiels Mountain

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Perched in the treetops and surrounded by rainforest, you will feel right at home in this bushland hideaway on over 7 acres.

Auction: On Site Saturday, 19th September at 10am Inspect: Saturday 11.00 - 11.45am 98 View: remaxpropertysales.com.au/20516998 Toby Morrin M 0401 623 801 Steve Perry M 0418 711 955

This North facing, triple level home is met with gorgeous greenery from every window in the house, not to mention the oversized wrap-around verandah, making for true treetop living and allowing for ample winter sun and cool breezes throughout the summer months.

• Open plan living

• Complete privacy and treetop views

• Potential for expansion

• 10 minutes to Maroochydore or Bruce Highway

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RE/MAX Property Sales

FOR SALE

1-5 Chants Road, Valdora

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PRIZE ACREAGE AWAITING YOUR DREAM BUILD

Price: Offers Over $740,000 Inspect: Saturday 9.00 - 9.30am View: remaxpropertysales.com.au Toby Morrin M 0401 623 801 Steve Perry M 0418 711 955

It’s not often that an acreage parcel of this calibre, complete with infrastructure and amenities comes to market. This property is a must see.

• Laser levelled house pad (approx 500m2) • 20m x 10m half enclosed shed (bed, bath, kitchen) • 15kW solar, 57 panels, 3 phase power

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• Fully fenced, landscaped & ready to build

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ADDRESS 50 Lowe Street, Nambour QLD 4560

Each office independently owned and operated

OFFICE 5470 7000

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this week’s auctions

Please call the agent for details to register for online auctions.

Saturday 10am

Saturday 10am

Saturday 10am

Saturday 11am

Saturday 3pm

Open from 9:30am 10/18 Edward Street, Alexandra Headland Gregory Ward 0497 659 029

Open from 9:30am 12/75 Sixth Avenue, Maroochydore Pam Thomas 0438 272 096 Michelle Nagel 0406 750 990

Open from 9:30am 28 Marjorie Street, Mooloolaba Jill Wright 0431 343 715 Nick Mellish 0410 146 655

Open from 10:30am 12 Barbuda Circuit, Kawana Island Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

Open from 2:30pm 2 Erbacher Road, Nambour Pam Thomas 0438 272 096 Natalie Tink 0408 439 147

this week’s open homes & private inspections You are welcome to attend our open homes or please call the agent to arrange your private inspection or virtual tour.

Alexandra Headland 10/18 Edward Street 10/2 Mary Street 47/6 Mari Street 202/98 Alexandra Parade 502/98 Alexandra Parade 5/26 Buderim Avenue 9/146-148 Alexandra Parade

Burnside 2 bed 2 bath 1 car 2 bed 1 bath 1 car 2 bed 2 bath 1 car 2 bed 2 bath 1 car 2 bed 2 bath 1 car 3 bed 2 bath 2 car 1 bed 1 bath 1 car

Sat 9:30-10am Sat 10-10:30am Sat 12-12:30pm Sat 1-1:30pm Sat 1-1:30pm Sat 1-1:30pm Wed 16th 5-5:30pm

3 bed 1 bath 2 car 3 bed 1 bath 2 car

Fri 10th 11-11:30am Sat 11-11:30am

Aroona 9 Utah Street 9 Utah Street

Sat 9-9:30am Sat 10-10:30am Sat 10-10:30am Sat 11-11:30am Sat 12-12:30pm

6 Lake View Place 17 Birdwing Avenue 116/1 Halcyon Way 2 Lakeview Place 6 Shale Court 6 Danube Court 28 Clarence Avenue 3 Cribb Close 35 Ginger Bell Avenue 13/1 Halcyon Way 28/171 David Low Way 22 Caitlin Place

6 bed 3 bath 3 car 3 bed 2 bath 2 car 3 bed 2 bath 2 car 6 bed 3 bath 8 car 8 bed 2 bath 5 car 4 bed 2 bath 3 car 4 bed 2 bath 2 car 4 bed 2 bath 2 car 3 bed 2 bath 2 car 3 bed 2 bath 2 car 2 bed 1 bath 2 car land: 935m2

Sat 9:15-9:45am Sat 12-12:30pm Sat 2:30-3pm Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691 Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691 Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619 Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691 Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691 Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619 Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691 Kathy Mulheron 0481 313 336

14 Butcherbird Crescent 17 Summerfield Court 27 Countryview Court 21 Savannah Court 18 Hegarty Circuit

6 bed 4 bath 3 car 3 bed 2 bath 2 car 3 bed 2 bath 2 car 3 bed 1 bath 1 car 4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Ed Hackenberg 0499 199 360 Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691 Ma hew McAuliffe 0412 111 608 Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691 Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619 Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619

8 bed 4 bath 2 car 3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am Sat 12-12:30pm

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am

4 bed 3 bath 3 car

Dan Smith 0438 120 776

4 bed 3 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 11-11:30am

4 bed 2 bath 4 car 5 bed 3 bath 5 car

Sat 10-10:30am Sat 12-12:30pm

Currimundi Diddillibah

4 bed 4 bath 2 car 5 bed 3 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am Sat 12-12:30pm

3 bed 2 bath 2 car 3 bed 2 bath 2 car 3 bed 2 bath 2 car 3 bed 1 bath 2 car 4 bed 2 bath 2 car 4 bed 3 bath 2 car 3 bed 2 bath 2 car 3 bed 2 bath 2 car 3 bed 2 bath 2 car 4 bed 2.5 bath 2 car 5 bed 2 bath 2 car 3 bed 2.5 bath 2 car 4 bed 2 bath 1 car 4 bed 2 bath 2 car 3 bed 2 bath 2 car 3 bed 1 bath 1 car 5 bed 3 bath 2 car 4 bed 3 bath 2 car 3 bed 1 bath 1 car 3 bed 3 bath 2 car 2 bed 1 bath 1 car 3 bed 2 bath 1 car 3 bed 2 bath 1 car 3 bed 2 bath 2 car 3 bed 2 bath 2 car 3 bed 2 bath 2 car 3 bed 3 bath 2 car

Thurs 10th 11-11:30am Thurs 10th 12-1pm Thurs 10th 12-1pm Thurs 10th 5-5:30pm Sat 9-9:30am Sat 9-9:30am Sat 9:30-10:30am Sat 9:30-10:30am Sat 10-10:30am Sat 10-10:30am Sat 10-10:30am Sat 10-11am Sat 11-11:30am Sat 11-11:30am Sat 11-11:30am Sat 11:30am-12pm Sat 12-12:30pm Sat 12-12:30pm Sat 12-12:30pm Sat 12-12:30pm Sat 1-1:30pm Sat 1-1:30pm Sat 2-2:30pm Tues 15th 11-11:30am Tues 15th 12-1pm Tues 15th 12-1pm Wed 16th 5-5:30pm

25 Allan Avenue

1 Rosemary Avenue 5 Millstream Place

Sat 11-11:30am

28 Marjorie Street 6/12 Pangarinda Place 11/16 Marjorie Street 4/83 Buderim Avenue 1002/101-105 Mooloolaba Esplanade

5 bed 2 bath 2 car 3 bed 1 bath 2 car 2 bed 2 bath 1 car 2 bed 2 bath 1 car 2 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 9:30-10am Sat 11-11:30am Sat 11-11:30am Sat 11-11:30am Sat 12-12:45pm

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 11-11:30am

3 bed 2 bath 3 car 3 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 12-12:30pm Sat 2:30-3pm

3 bed 2 bath 4 car 4 bed 2 bath 6 car

Tony Benne 0424 855 224 Tony Benne 0424 855 224

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 1-1:30pm

4 bed 2 bath 2 car 3 bed 2 bath 2 car 4 bed 2 bath 2 car 4 bed 2 bath 2 car 3 bed 2 bath 2 car 4 bed 2 bath 2 car 4 bed 2 bath 2 car 4 bed 2 bath 2 car 4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 9-9:30am Sat 10-10:30am Sat 10am-2pm Sat 11-11:45am Sat 1-1:30pm Sun 10am-2pm Tues 15th 4-6pm Wed 16th 4-6pm Thurs 17th 4-6pm

4 bed 2 bath 2 car 4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am Sat 12-12:30pm

4 bed 2 bath 4 car 4 bed 2 bath 2 car 4 bed 2 bath 2 car 4 bed 2 bath 4 car 3 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 11:30am-12pm Sat 12:30-1pm Sat 1-1:30pm Thurs 17th 5:30-6pm Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619

5 bed 3 bath 2 car

Sat 2-2:30pm

3 bed 2 bath 2 car 4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am Sat 11-11:30am

4 bed 3 bath 2 car 5 bed 6 bath 4 car

Sat 10-10:30am Sat 1-1:30pm

3 bed 2 bath 2 car 4 bed 3 bath 2 car 3 bed 1 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am Sat 11-11:30am Sat 11-11:30am

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 9-9:30am

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 11-11:30am

2 bed 1 bath 1 car

Sat 12:30-1pm

4 bed 2 bath 4 car

Tony Benne 0424 855 224

Mooloolah Valley Nambour 1/21 Carter Road 2 Erbacher Road

15 Honeydew Place 54 Jensen Road

Nirimba 20 Bradley Crescent

Palmview

Kawana Island 13 Sumatra Court

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10:30-11am

2 bed 2 bath 2 car 3 bed 2 bath 2 car 3 bed 1 bath 1 car 3 bed 2 bath 3 car 2 bed 2 bath 2 car 3 bed 2 bath 1 car

Fri 11th 1-1:30pm Sat 11-11:30am Sat 12:15-12:45pm Sat 1-1:30pm Sat 1-1:30pm Sat 1-1:30pm

Kings Beach 18/8 Levuka Avenue 101/4 Queen Street 6/22 Orvieto Terrace 1/25 Maltman Street 18/8 Levuka Avenue 301/42 Queen Street

8 Venardos Way 1/17 Spann Street 22 Hulme Street 108 Tranquility Way 15 Verdant Road 22 Hulme Street 22 Hulme Street 22 Hulme Street 22 Hulme Street

Palmwoods

Li le Mountain 36 Li le Mountain Drive 36 Li le Mountain Drive 12 Turnbury Street 1 Bo lebrush Place

4 bed 2 bath 2 car 4 bed 2 bath 2 car 4 bed 2 bath 2 car 6 bed 2 bath 2 car

Fri 11th 12-12:30pm Sat 11-11:30am Sat 12-12:30pm Sat 2-2:30pm

2 bed 2 bath 1 car 3 bed 1 bath 1 car 2 bed 2 bath 1 car 3 bed 1 bath 2 car 3 bed 2 bath 1 car 3 bed 2 bath 2 car 4 bed 2 bath 2 car 3 bed 2 bath 2 car 2 bed 2 bath 1 car 2 bed 2 bath 1 car 3 bed 2 bath 1 car 2 bed 2 bath 1 car 4 bed 2.5 bath 2 car 2 bed 2 bath 1 car 2 bed 2 bath 1 car 4 bed 2 bath 2 car 4 bed 2.5 bath 2 car 2 bed 1 bath 1 car 2 bed 1 bath 1 car 3 bed 1 bath 1 car 2 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 9-9:30am Sat 9-9:30am Sat 9-9:30am Sat 9:30-10am Sat 10-10:30am Sat 10-10:30am Sat 10-10:30am Sat 10-10:30am Sat 10:30-11am Sat 11-11:30am Sat 11-11:30am Sat 11-11:30am Sat 11-11:30am Sat 11-11:30am Sat 12-12:30pm Sat 1-1:30pm Sat 1-1:30pm Sat 1:30-2pm Sat 2-2:30pm Sat 2-2:30pm Wed 16th 4-4:30pm

Maroochydore 64/150 Duporth Avenue 2/5 Evans Street 409/14-20 Aerodrome Road 16 Ellendale Street 4/309 Bradman Avenue 2/4 Ridge Road 33 Meridien Drive Lot 2/7 Philipp Street 2/289 Bradman Avenue 1/219 Bradman Avenue 8/28 Dalton Drive 4/232 Main Road 9 Vaughan Avenue 13/ 57 Kingsford Smith Parade 94/150 Duporth Avenue 39 Glenlea Drive 65 Mackenzie Drive 7 Easton Street 19/110 Sixth Avenue 38/110 Sixth Avenue 409/14-20 Aerodrome Road

Maroochy River

25 Corey Court 1 Neroli Street

Peregian Springs 25 Glen Abby Avenue 36 Viola Square 14 Viola Square 25 Glen Abby Avenue 59/66 The Avenue

Rosemount 6 Clearview Place

Sippy Downs 21/2 Springhill Drive 9 Alpinia Street

Tanawha 31 Shady Grove 3 Minda Close

Tewan n 4 Jacaranda Place 43 Doonella Street 190 Moorindil Street

Valdora 14 Botanica Place

Woombye

6-8 Mt Coolum Close

3 bed 2 bath 3 car

Sat 10-10:30am

Moffat Beach

8 Tamarind Court

Wurtulla

14 Bryce Street 1/32 Queen of Colonies Parade 14 Bryce Street 1/32 Queen of Colonies Parade

2 bed 2 bath 3 car 2 bed 1 bath 1 car 2 bed 2 bath 3 car 2 bed 1 bath 1 car

Fri 11th 11-11:30am Fri 11th 12-12:30pm Sat 11-11:30am Sat 12-12:30pm

5450 8111

Golden Beach

5492 2100

Mooloolaba

Buderim

5445 6088

Kawana

5354 6012

Caloundra

5491 5055

Maroochydore

5443 2000

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Mooloolaba

Ninderry

Glenview

Buderim

38 Courcheval Terrace

16 Franks Lane

7 Gippani Place

Glass House Mountains

Bokarina

Bli Bli

11 Bombala Terrace 63/42 Canberra Terrace

13 Whyandra Close

Bli Bli

40 Sage Street ‘Elevate’ 4/4 Ballinger Road ‘Elevate’ 7/4 Ballinger Road 1 Elizamay Close 2 Renmano Court 52 Gloucester Road ‘Elevate’ 4/4 Ballinger Road ‘Elevate’ 7/4 Ballinger Road 9/169 Stringybark Road 1 Rimu Street 4 Hayman Court 1/107 King Street 4 Cooba Close 24 Sutherland Street 40 Sage Street 5/142 Burne Street 9 Bell Road 12 Jones Road 2/39B King Street 44 Lavarack Crescent 2/19 Amaroo Drive 2/80 Burne Street 78/83 Lindsay Road 40 Sage Street ‘Elevate’ 4/4 Ballinger Road ‘Elevate’ 7/4 Ballinger Road 44 Lavarack Crescent

Sat 1-1:45pm Sat 4-4:30pm

Doonan

4 bed 2.5 bath 2 car 3 bed 2 bath 1 car 3 bed 2 bath 2 car 4 bed 4 bath 2 car 4 bed 2.5 bath 2 car

13 Bikini Court 6 Whitecap Court

3 bed 1 bath 3 car 6 bed 3 bath 5 car

Caloundra

13 Jules Square

Bir nya 9 Prosperity Drive 13,18,24/ 65-67 Rega a Boulevard 32/65-67 Rega a Boulevard 34 Reflec ons Crescent 13 Pangali Circuit

Mons

9 Birdwood Street 20 Baloo Street

52/46 Rega a Boulevard

Yandina 24 Wappa Outlook Drive

5444 3455

Noosa River

5449 8800

Mountain Creek

5477 7600

Pelican Waters

5343 6900

Nambour

5354 6000

Sippy Downs

5354 6002

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Auction 2

14 Bryce Street, Moffat Beach Bryce Street is one of Moffat Beach’s most tightly held and prized oceanfront enclaves. This incredible sanctuary offers a rare opportunity to secure one of the most desirable beachfront addresses on the Sunshine Coast overlooking Eleanor Shipley Park with the beach and ocean beyond. To be sold at auction.

• Option of creating one or more additional bedrooms • Private backyard overlooked by a large covered deck • Separate office/studio connected by timber boardwalk

Auc on In Rooms, The Events Centre, Caloundra Thursday, October 8 at 11am

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Andrew Garland 0403 851 777

View Friday & Saturday 11-11:30am

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Auction 4

7 Gipanni Place, Diddillibah

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Dan Smith 0438 120 776

Aucঞon On site Saturday, September 19 at 2pm

Family Acreage Heaven – but be quick!

• High quality single level custom-built home in exceptional condition • Private, gently sloping 7,527sqm parcel of land - open & all usable • High 2.7m ceilings & polished hardwood timber floors, triple garage • Quality kitchen with stone benchtops, 900mm oven & gas cooktop • Loads of hardstand space for parking caravans/boats/further vehicles

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Jake Loiero 0448 000 933

View

By Appointment

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Auction

Auction

94/150 Duporth Avenue, Maroochydore • • • • • •

Absolute riverfront 12th floor apartment River + ocean views to Old Woman Island Views to Buderim from rear balcony Freshly painted inside, ensuite Pool, spa, saunas, jetty in complex Located in heart of the Maroochy CBD

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Mitch Rowe 0418 456 176

39 Glenlea Drive, Maroochydore • • • • • •

Immaculate family home 3m canal access, new inground pool Fully fenced 682m2 corner block Double garage, through access to back 5 minute walk to river & foreshore Dress-circle waterfront pocket

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Mitch Rowe 0418 456 176

View Saturday 1-1:30pm

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PROPERTY

CENTRAL, SOPHISTICATED, EFFORTLESS TOWNHOUSE LIVING

L

ocated in the heart of the Sunshine Coast, Buderim Central is an ultra-modern architecturally designed new development ideally located on top of Buderim.

Comprising 32 boutique townhouses all exuding sleek, contemporary luxury and offering effortless living within a short stroll to village amenities including cafes, restaurants, a tavern, retail and commercial facilities, parks, and local schools. It’s just 10 minutes to stunning beaches.

Custom-designed by award-winning architects, each townhouse has been designed and built to maximise space, invite in natural light, and circulate gentle breezes… the Sunshine Coast climate and lifestyle is very much embraced in each of the four design choices. The townhouses are tastefully appointed throughout with quality fixtures and fittings and a soft, neutral colour palette. Features include split system air-conditioning in living areas and master bedroom, Caesar stone benches, Miele appliances, floor to ceiling tiles in bathrooms, and generous storage.

Buderim Central is framed by

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landscaped gardens and there is a communal barbecue in the heart of the complex for residents to use. The homes are pet-friendly upon application, so you can bring your furry friend with you.

Located in King Street, it’s within walking distance of all village amenities and medical centres.

Major amenities within a short drive include Sunshine Coast Airport, Maroochydore CBD, the University of Sunshine Coast, private schools and a plethora of glorious beaches.

The homes are designed to appeal to those who are interested in quality, with easy living lifestyle, sophistication, functionality, and fluid living that requires minimal maintenance, maximising your leisure time, and also suitable to lock and leave when away travelling.

Development on the Sunshine Coast is moving fast, with the recently completed public and private hospitals and the expansion of the Sunshine Coast airport.

Maroochydore is set to receive a complete revamp including a brand new CBD area and the Sunshine Plaza also received a multi-million-dollar upgrade recently.

An array of display townhomes are open for inspection daily and with over half sold already, you don’t want to miss out.

AT A GLANCE Buderim Central Where: 45 King Street, Buderim Price: Starting at $520,000 Contact: Rudi du Preez 0417 774 047 & Frenchy Devos 0406 776 707

OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS ARE CLEAR  WILL BE SOLD Caloundra 81/30 Minchinton Street

AUCTION In Rooms, The Events Centre, Caloundra Thursday 8th October 2020 at 11am • Total Area: 120m2*

• Close to banks and essen al services

• Air-condi oned offices and kitchene e

• Informa on Memorandum available

• 3 secure car parks

• Expansive glass shop front/high level of signage exposure

Nigel Irving 0437 968 202 nigel.irving@raywhite.com *Approximately

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COMPLETION APRIL 2021

Premium riverside residences for the LIFESTYLE YOU DESERVE Architecturally-designed apartments alongside the Maroochy River – this is

Reflections on Bradman.

Exceptional residences incorporating large, spacious floorplans and offering incredible value for money. Emphasizing space, natural light and contemporary style, Reflections has been designed to embody luxury, comfort and lifestyle.

Complete with lift access to all levels and those magic Bradman Avenue water views, these apartments are suitable for the downsizer who demands a spacious apartment with all the extras. All apartments incorporate high quality fixtures and fittings throughout including stone bench tops, a full suite of European kitchen appliances and fully ducted airconditioning.

Reflections on Bradman

DISTINCTIVE STYLING TO TEMPT YOUR SENSES. • “Reflections on Bradman” boutique development of only 15 residences • All three bedroom apartments face north overlooking the river • Daikin fully ducted air conditioning • Ceiling fans throughout • Stone bench tops • Full suite of European kitchen appliances by Ilve • Private balcony with glass balustrade • 8 person lift servicing all floors • Inground swimming pool • Communal BBQ area • Construction has commenced. Expected completion April 2021 This is the premier shopping, dining and entertainment precinct on the Sunshine Coast.

Only 2km away from Reflections, the Maroochydore CBD is the largest urbanised Central Business District north of the State capital Brisbane. * Subject to eligibility

131-135 BRADMAN AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE

From

$499,000* (*2 brms, 2 bath, 1 car)

Russell Dell 0400 409 000 russell@dellestateagents.com.au

Shane Howell 0400 271 967 shane@onpointproperty.com.au

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AUCTION SELLING SATURDAY – OWNERS BOUGHT ELSEWHERE – OVER ½ ACRE IN MOOLOOLABA 116 Amarina Avenue, Mooloolaba Positioned on over half an acre (2,727m2), this six-bedroom family home sits on one of the largest parcels of land available in the highly sought-after Mooloolaba precinct.

The clever floor plan offers space and privacy for all to enjoy with multiple indoor and outdoor living zones, perfect for year round entertaining. Whether you are looking for a private getaway, fantastic family home, dual living, home gym or a property to accommodate a home business, this is a rare offering not to be missed.

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FANCY A WATERFRONT LIFESTYLE? You will enjoy the ultimate privacy as you kick back and enjoy the beautiful, long north-facing views from this sparkling waterfront property.

This perfectly refurbished home offers three large bedrooms, study and dual lounge rooms, suitable for the largest of families. The outdoor area is designed to give you multiple relaxation spaces, providing the opportunity to entertain in two different areas at the same time, both

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The property boasts a very large 725m2 parcel of land with sandy beach leading to the water. There are large parking areas for boats and a caravan, including a remote-entry double lock-up garage with internal access for added security.

Located in a prestige street, this is Mooloolaba’s best waterfront value with north-facing views.

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PEACEFUL PARADISE WITH LUXURY TRIMMINGS You can experience privacy, space and the peaceful sounds of birdlife on this enviable small acreage. Properties of this calibre are often sought but rarely found.

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Young Gun Coaster Debuts Big Leagues WORDS: BAYLEY OLSON

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he Sunshine Coast’s next sporting superstar may have been unveiled last month. Home-grown talent Sean Farrell showed his style as he was making his debut for the Queensland Reds in a 19–3 win over the Melbourne Rebels at Suncorp Stadium.

After being handed a Reds Developing Squad contract in 2019, Mr Farrell was elevated to Queensland’s wider training squad for the 2020 Super Rugby season.

Mr Farrell is a product of the Queensland pathway; he represented his state and country at school level and was a member of the Queensland U20s squad in 2017. After getting his first taste of the National Rugby Championship (NRC) in the same year for Bond University Queensland Country, Mr Farrell made the switch to Brisbane City in 2018 and was selected in 2019, for the city’s squad.

But he says his sporting career really took off in 2013, when he moved from his hometown to Brisbane Boys College (BBC).

“I got a scholarship to BBC for grade 10, 11, and 12,” Mr Farrell says.

“It was pretty full on, but it was basically what I needed just to realise I could actually make it in footy.”

Mr Farrell’s father has always supported him and he attributes this support as one of the main reasons he plays today.

“I’ve got to give a huge props to my pop actually, he always loved footy as well and loved union, so I really got more into union because he liked it so much.

“He always used to take me to footy games and trainings and pick me up from school to take me to a footy field, and he’d always be giving me hints and tips along the way.”

“My family are a huge support network for me, like most families they’ve got your back no matter what. So even if I was working in a factory for the next 30 years, I think they’d still love me just as much as when I made my debut.”

Mr Farrell admits he still feels nervous before any big game and his debut was no exception.

“On game day I sort of overthink things a bit and get a bit nervous, so it’s a bit unorthodox but I like to use a Rubik’s Cube to keep my hands busy.”

Having been named off the bench in multiple matches without success, Mr Farrell could not believe when he finally got

the message that he was due on the field.

“My first time running on for the team was a little bit surreal, I’d been named on the bench a few times before COVID and

never got the opportunity to run on so it’d been eating at me a little bit, but as soon as I got the call and told to warm up I just couldn’t stop smiling.

“I literally just couldn’t stop until I ran out and thought to myself, time to do want I’m supposed to do, what I want to do, it was a sensational feeling.”

The Reds are a close second for the season on the Super Rugby ladder and Mr Farrell thinks the camaraderie the players possess could help them win it all.

“It’s sort of a cliche, but all the boys have sort of come up the ranks together, we have a very young team.”

“I grew up with Tate (McDermott) since we were under-7 nippers at Mooloolaba.

“So yeah, I’ve known multiple guys now for many years and we all played in rep sides together and that makes it a very tight-knit team.”

“We’re coming up to finals now and it could be a really good opportunity for us to take out the Australian Super Rugby comp, so I’m keen as a bean just looking forward to the rest of the season.” The Queensland Reds will begin their finals efforts this weekend to qualify for the grand final on September 19.

A fast flash of Lightning wins the day Sunshine Coast Lightning have come closer to a fourth consecutive Super Netball final series after a 67–65 victory over the Giants on the weekend. It was up to Steph Wood to shoot the winning shot at SC Stadium to secure the Lightning's seventh win of the season. The Lightning stay in third position on the ladder following the win, equal with the second-placed NSW Swifts on 28 points and six points behind Melbourne.

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Sunshine Coast Women’s sailing on the rise Following the success of the inaugural Mooloolaba Yacht Club’s (MYC) Women’s Winter Regatta in 2019, MYC is now inviting crews from around the state – and the country (COVID restrictions permitting) – to participate in the 2020 event.

Initially scheduled for late June, COVID restrictions saw the event postponed. It will now be held over the weekend of October 31 to November 1, 2020 as part of the club’s program to encourage more women into sailing.

Last year saw teams from as far away as Newcastle and Brisbane competing, reflecting a strong interest in promoting women’s sailing among east coast sailing clubs.

The regatta will see two days of short-course, ‘around the buoys’ fleet racing on Mooloolaba’s beautiful Mooloolah River, utilising the club’s Olympic class Elliott 6 fleet of keelboats.

“Last year saw some great competition and exciting tactical racing across the two-day event,” says MYC women’s sailing captain, Tanya Kelly. “We had a broad range of skill levels and it was fantastic to see the support and camaraderie within – and between – the different crews. We’re looking forward to recreating that atmosphere this year.”

The event is open to eight teams of three to four crew and entry is open from September 21.

Organisers said the regatta has grown from – and is integral to -– the club’s women’s skills development program, which has seen more than 100 women sign up for sailing at the club since the program’s inception in 2017.

“We are looking forward to sharing our idyllic sailing venue with an enthusiastic, like-minded group of female sailors, welcoming back teams from last year as well as new contenders,” says Ms Kelly.

“Even if you haven’t finalised your crew, send us an expression of interest.

Individuals keen to sail, please let us know and we will put you in touch with a team that may need additional crew.”

The Mooloolaba Women’s Regatta is run in association with SheSails, the Australian sailing campaign running in yacht clubs across the country to grow pathways for women to enter the sport of sailing. Additional sponsorship and prizes have been supplied by Next Property Group, Helly Hansen and Nauti-Bags Australia.

If your club or team would like any stories or news to be featured in MWP, please email bolson@myweeklypreview.com.au or sport@myweeklypreview.com.au or call Bayley on 0414 555 813.

Juniors back in the water The Kozii Iron Challenge comes to Mooloolaba Beach on Saturday, September 19 from 8am.

The Kozii Iron Challenge is a fun-filled day that celebrates the exciting sport of Junior Surf Lifesaving. The challenge is a fast-paced event, with music, games, prizes, and competition. Hosted at Mooloolaba Beach, it is the ideal venue for young athletes and the lifesavers of the future to test their board, swim and running abilities.

Junior Surf Lifesavers from across the Sunshine Coast will compete, and the event is open to Under 9s through to Under 17s.

“This will be the first opportunity these junior lifesavers have had to compete since the 2019/20 state titles were unfortunately cancelled back in March, due to COVID-19,” event cofounder and organiser, Chris Redler says.

“The kids are really excited and can’t wait to get back to doing what they love.”

The Kozii Iron Challenge has been an annual event on the surf sports calendar for the last three years and is growing in

popularity. Sunshine Coast Council division four councillor, Joe Natoli supports the event, which helps to showcase the local region and bring in families who support local industry.

The Kozii Iron Challenge event is proudly supported by the Sunshine Coast council’s grants program.

The Kozii Iron Challenge is a roundrobin event that ensures no eliminations, with all competitors guaranteed three tough iron races. The male and female who accumulates the most points in their age group becomes the Kozii Iron Challenge age champion.

“We are really excited to be hosting the Kozii Iron Challenge at Mooloolaba Beach again this year. It is a fantastic event and a great way for kids to start off the summer competition season. The day is an exciting event of sportsmanship and non-stop fun on Mooloolaba Beach,” Matthew Horder Mooloolaba Nippers JAC says.

This event will open the 2020-21 surf sports season and will be held in the morning, with the first race starting at 8am and presentations at around 12:30pm.

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New book celebrates Buderim’s tramway history WORDS: CAITLIN ZERAFA

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t is a book 10 years in the making and so full of history you will need a “wheelbarrow” just to move it around.

Buderim-Palmwoods Heritage Tramway president Helene Cronin last month released her book Timber, Trains,

Turmoil – A History of Buderim and its Tramway.

The book delves into the town’s rich history and is something she hopes will preserve the legacy of the tramway, and Buderim, for generations to come.

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culmination of photographs, historical documents and memoirs,” Ms Cronin says. “It started off as notes for me to learn more about the tramway and then turned into this.”

Ms Cronin says she did not want all this history being collected and archived in a box.

“I was digging around for information from old newspaper clippings and going through what people remembered.

“The hardest part was getting it into some sort of order.”

She says it was an “entertaining and rewarding process” and the book covers everything right up to the most recent debate to have the Krauss locomotive publicly displayed in Buderim.

The book launch was held at Buderim War Memorial Hall with Buderim Foundation chairman Russell Stitz.

The book was made possible thanks to a grant from the Buderim Foundation and Mr Stitz congratulated Ms Cronin on her passion to compile the history.

Buderim-Palmwoods Heritage Tramway is now hoping to secure a grant from Sunshine Coast Council to have 50 more copies of the book printed to be distributed to local schools, museums and libraries.

There is a copy of the book at Maroochydore Library and Ms Cronin says people who want to put their name down for one when more are printed can email tram@buderim.qld.au.

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Newly appointed Mooloolah Community Men’s Shed secretary Kim Gebbie, affectionately known as ‘Mik’, says while details are still being finalised, this community dream has been a long time coming.

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One door closes but another to open WORDS: CAITLIN ZERAFA

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nother Sunshine Coast business has fallen victim to the hardships of COVID-19 with Piglets Cranny closing its doors last month.

The popular restaurant and live music venue in Nambour opened just last year but owner Gabrielle Reinhardt says the financial costs of running the business have been mounting.

“Yes, Piglets Cranny has shut her doors for the last time and wishes Nambour all the best,” she says.

“I am extremely proud to have opened Piglets in such an amazing town, but alas, ongoing COVID-19 restrictions have made it impossible to meet my financial obligations, especially the high lease costs.”

The venue had hosted a string of local musicians on their road to fame. “I am so pleased to have been the venue for such talented musicians,” Ms Reinhardt says, adding that despite the closure of Piglets Cranny, this is not the end, as she has plans for a first-of-its-kind venue in Nambour.

“Fortunately, all is not lost,” she says. “In partnership with Big Audio, I am opening a new venue opposite the Nambour council building.

“Combining my experience gained from Piglets Cranny and the vast music industry experience of Phil Turvey [from Big Audio], we will open a fully licensed new venue offering great live entertainment with an outdoor licensed drinking and eating area.”

The venue, to be named No.10, is expected to open later this year.

“It will be the first real indoor/ outdoor bar/live entertainment venue in Nambour,” Ms Reinhardt says.

She has thanked locals for their continued support during what has been a tough year.

“I want to thank everyone for helping me make Piglets Cranny a success.

“Nambourians are incredibly loyal, generous, big-hearted first-class Australians. I am so glad I chose Nambour to be my family home when returning from overseas.”

USC’s five-star scores The University of the Sunshine Coast has again scored five-star ratings in key areas of student satisfaction. The 2021 Good Universities Guide awarded five stars to USC for teaching quality (for the 15th year), overall experience (ninth year), learning resources (fifth year), skills development and social equity.

Please stay safe With double the amount of public nuisance fines issued in the Sunshine Coast Safe Night Precinct areas in Maroochydore, Mooloolaba and Caloundra than anywhere else in the region, police are urging revellers to stay safe on nights out. To help everyone return home safety, police are urging people to be respectful and turn the other cheek against alcohol-fuelled violence.

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eceiving a nursing science degree this year was a crowning moment for Tabitha Kidd, whose academic experience involved overcoming many challenges.

Now working at Nambour General Hospital as a graduate nurse, the 32-yearold was able to complete her degree at

The University of the Sunshine Coast thanks to a program helping young mothers.

The Supporting Teenagers with Education, Mothering and Mentoring (STEMM) program helps pregnant teenagers and young mothers complete subjects from USC’s Tertiary Preparation Pathway.

“I received good grades at school and had always wanted to go to university, but I had to suddenly leave home when I was 14,” Ms Kidd says.

She tried to stay in school for as long as possible but left in Year 11 to work full time.

“I had always promised myself I would go back to studying but did not think that it would be possible with young children.”

With two children under three, she joined the program in 2010 and studied part time while she and her partner raised their children on a single income.

Ms Kidd wants others in a similar situation to know there is support available. “I tried to do it on my own,” she says. “But it was a big life lesson to know it is okay to reach out and let someone else help.”

For details about STEMM, phone 5459 7333.

Home Among the Gumtrees – WHAT-IF PLAN remix. If you have a moment, please take a look at their entry at haveyoursay. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/sc-get-readyschools-competition20.

They will now be mentored by council staff and a local media and marketing company to work behind the scenes and in front of the camera to deliver a commercial for council’s 2020 Get Ready disaster preparedness television, radio and social media campaign.

Cr David Law Division 10 (Belli Park, Bridges, Burnside, Coes Creek, Coolabine, Cooloolabin, Dulong, Eerwah Vale, Eumundi, Gheerulla, Highworth, Image Flat, Kenilworth, Kiamba, Kidaman Creek, Kulangoor, Kureelpa, Mapleton, Nambour, Ninderry, North Arm, Obi Obi, Parklands, Perwillowen, Rosemount, Towen Mountain, Yandina) Get Ready Schools winner Well done to St Joseph’s Primary School in Nambour, who are the winners of the 2020 Sunshine Coast Get Ready Schools competition! What a tremendous achievement. As part of the council program, primary students from across the region were invited to produce a 30-second video encouraging the community to have an emergency ‘What-if Plan’.

St Joseph’s students put together their

Reimagine Nambour If you’re passionate about the future of Nambour why not consider lending a helping hand to the Reimagine Nambour community association. The group works with business and community groups as well as the council in Nambour to ensure it continues to be a thriving regional town.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Nambour has retained its unique character, hosting many events including Retro Rocks, Changing Perceptions on Homelessness photo exhibition and Airwaves – the drive-in music festival.

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Students get a lesson in rubbish collection

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ear 10 and 11 geography students from Chancellor State College put theory into practise recently, collecting data for their ‘plastics in the ocean’ assignment.

As part of a coastal education morning hosted by Sunshine Coast Council, they

saw the impact of marine debris on local beaches, from full dog poo bags and used Band-Aids, to discarded school bags.

Division eight councillor Jason O’Pray joined the students at Mudjimba Beach.

“The students were challenged to come up with ideas to reduce rubbish at the

source so it doesn’t end up at the beach and in our oceans in the first place,” Cr O’Pray says. “If all we ever do is clean up, that’s all we’ll ever do – we need to think about actions we can take to stop this marine debris at the source.

“The rubbish collected on their beach clean-up was weighed and sorted and will be entered into the Australian Marine Debris Initiative (AMDI).”

Groups around the nation add to the AMDI database, recording the location, quantities and types of marine rubbish collected, to give an overview of the impact on beaches across the country.

Cr O’Pray says the students also planted 200 native trees as part of the council’s BushCare Mates program.

“BushCare Mates is a school conservation program that uses BushCare and tree planting to educate and inspire students to connect with their local environment while fostering a sense of community.

“The trees planted at Marcoola will take five to 10 years to grow, providing long-term protection for our dunes from erosion and food and habitat for birds and wildlife.”

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Pick a berry or two With strawberry season in full swing, now is the time to enjoy these scrumptious delights and support some of our Sunshine Coast farms, such as Strawberry Fields at Palmview. Fun fact: Technically the strawberry is not a berry, but a member of the rose family.

Celebration time Maroochydore VIEW Club celebrated its 19th anniversary in August with members dressing in patriotic red, blue and white.

“The speaker, Kym Stevens, educator and dance researcher, gave us an insight into the life, and dancing, on board the HMS Endeavour with Captain Cook and his crew on the first voyage of exploration and discovery,” a club statement says.

The club sponsors 10 Smith Family Learning for Life students and actively fundraises for the charity.

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A message from Fiona Simpson Member for Maroochydore

How do we encourage hope, aspiration and confidence for a generation of beautiful young people who worry about the future post-COVID-19?

The question uppermost in my mind is how do we ensure we don’t lose this generation to hopelessness and long-term unemployment with all the problems that come with extended welfare dependency.

I have so much admiration for the Headspace team who provide outstanding mental health support to young people on the Coast as well as the team at IFYS, school chappies and so many more. We must support them in supporting young people. We also must fight to rebuild the jobs and businesses which will provide pathways to careers and independence.

Together with my federal colleague for Fairfax Ted O’Brien, I’m running a Jobs Forum on September 14 at Maroochydore Surf Club from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. It will tackle the questions about jobs and rebuilding business and we will hear from you about solutions.

Bookings are essential at fionasimpson. com.au/jobs-forum.

Innovative new Rotary club a Sunshine Coast first The Rotary Club of Sunshine Coast Passport (Provisional) is the proposed new, innovative Rotary club without any geographic boundary.

Passport encourages members to engage in service in ways that fit in with their other commitments, as well as give access to other Rotary clubs. It also encourages members to visit their local community and work out how we can all better work together to make a difference.

“Passport Club is designed for the 21st century,” member Stephanie Kay (pictured) says. “[It] offers flexible, relaxed meeting formats with flexibility catering

for the needs of busy people and families.”

Ms Kay says members decide how much time they can give and there is a mix of online and in-person meetings. “We still need more members to get off the ground and become a fully fledged Rotary club, but the opportunities Rotary can offer you are endless.”

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Local sites get council protection Sunshine Coast Council has adopted a planning scheme amendment to protect the region’s cultural heritage values.

Heritage portfolio councillor Rick Baberowski says there are now 231 local heritage places identified, including more places to represent post-World War II heritage and coastal urban settings.

“The amendment will help to ensure the protection of iconic Sunshine Coast buildings, like the Maroochy River boathouse jetties on Bradman Avenue, as well as some of the earliest and best

examples of the high-rise apartment towers that marked the beginning of the Sunshine Coast’s emergence as a coastal tourism hub,” he says.

“Another outstanding example of how this amendment provides broader and better protection for our historic postcontact cultural heritage is the new identification of a South Sea Islander stone wall and dwellings site in Buderim. This listing acknowledges the important contribution of South Sea Islanders to the development of our region.”

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irtinya’s newest evening attraction has been given the COVID-safe tick of approval with an announcement on the opening date expected in the coming weeks.

NightQuarter Birtinya will bring a food and entertainment hub to the Sunshine Coast, and co-owner Michelle

Christoe says she wants the precinct to become a community of locals supporting locals.

“NightQuarter was born with the idea of bringing community to life,” Ms Christoe says.

“We are looking forward to getting the community out and having fun in a COVID-safe way.”

“We want this to be a place where community comes together to support local.”

Originally opening the venue at Helensvale on the Gold Coast in 2015 before its closure in 2019, and the owner of Malt Shovel Taphouse at Birtinya, Ms Christoe admits this year has been tough.

She says construction recently recommenced on the site next to Stockland Birtinya shopping centre and she is continually monitoring COVID changes.

“We are forging ahead finally; there is light at the end of the tunnel.”

Ms Christoe says the venue will include five stages, six bars, 32 food stalls and a selection of retail stores.

A recent grant from the state government’s Play Local initiative is also helping them engage local musicians and performers.

“We received $20,000 from Arts Queensland to go to booking local musicians,” Ms Christoe says. “We are big on incubating local talent – 100 per cent of the money from that grant will go to the artists.”

The venue will also strive towards being environmentally friendly with a reuse and recycle theme. “We hope to bring back that old-style thinking of sustainable living,” Ms Christoe says.

NightQuarter’s approved COVID-safe plan will allow 1500 people and includes a strict cleaning regime.

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Art for the people Bringing community together is the theme of a community art project happening at the Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre.

The art competition attracted entries from all ages, who will help bring three cement blocks to life.

“The artworks on the blocks are envisaged to bring the community together to create a vibrant, local feature that reflects the heart of the Glass House Mountains place and people over time, as an artistic time capsule,” a statement from the centre says. “The themes of the three art blocks are culture and/or the Glass House Mountains, farming/early settlement/Cobb and Co, and community now.”

Locals have been painting the blocks over recent weeks, leaving their prints, marked with their names.

Locals creating an artistic time capsule on the cement blocks at the Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre.

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Caloundra mother of two is proving you can balance motherhood and run a successful business after being named a finalist for the 2020 AusMumpreneur Awards.

Chloe Kingsford runs StrengthCity gym, a dream that has grown from its humble beginnings in her single-car garage back in 2012.

Living in News South Wales at the time, the gym expanded to a warehouse before Ms Kingsford sold up to move to the Sunshine Coast, opening her Caloundra gym in 2015.

With a background in psychology and mental health, and, recently, women’s wellness coaching, Ms Kingsford provides a holistic approach to wellbeing.

“I couple training with mindset wellness,” she says. “I try and lead by example and empower others.

“As parents ourselves we see a lot of people struggle with weight loss and balancing family life. We give them the tools and the encouragement to live their best life for themselves and their children.”

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She believes the key to success is backing yourself and encourages other mumpreneurs to “do you”.

“When we first opened up StrengthCity, which was our second gym, we kind of lost touch of who we were and what we were about,” she says.

“It was not until our fourth year did we feel like we were bringing to the table a service and product that was in true alignment.

“So, my advice would be to ‘do you’ from the get go.

“Learning from others is great but don’t get blinded by their light so much so it impacts you seeing the road you are on and where you are going.”

Most of all, Ms Kingsford hopes to be a role model for her young son and daughter.

“I get to show my kids what a woman does in this world – what she is capable of, how she can use her voice, what she can achieve, how she can lead, how she can make other lives better.”

“I am showing them day in and out that anything they want in this world they can have too.”

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Please stay safe With double the amount of public nuisance fines issued in the Sunshine Coast Safe Night Precinct areas in Maroochydore, Mooloolaba and Caloundra than anywhere else in the region, police are urging revellers to stay safe on nights out.

To help everyone return home safety, police are urging people to be respectful and turn the other cheek against alcoholfuelled violence.

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Self Funded retirees protest the high cost of hearing aids Self Funded Retirees are up in arms at the high cost of high quality hearing aids!

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“We have people coming to us who have been quoted $10,000, which is ridiculous!

You do not need to pay these sorts of prices to get better hearing”, Ms Burley says, “Our advice is always get a second opinion and don’t fall for high pressure hard sales techniques, when its something as critical as your hearing, you need to be sure, Hear4Good are the people you can trust”.

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Funding for Caloundra clubs

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aloundra’s North Street sport fields, home to Caloundra Panthers Junior and Senior AFL, Caloundra Little Athletics and Auskick, will benefit from $120,000 for facility upgrades.

Caloundra Panthers Junior president Michael Lane says despite COVID-19 setbacks, player registrations is increasing.

“It’s been a tough year, but whilst we’ve had challenges, our junior numbers

have increased because people want to get out and be active,” he says.

“Each week we have 45 kids attend Auskick, 180 boys and girls in our Juniors AFL as well as 30 Colts and 50 Seniors.”

“This funding would allow us to update our facilities, making them more accessible and attractive for families and female athletes.

State member for Caloundra Mark McArdle and LNP candidate for Caloundra Stuart Coward announced the funding.

Probus members are keeping busy The Probus Club of Currimundi has been safely keeping active and connected during 2020.

“Social interaction is so important to the health of seniors and the Probus motto of fun, friendship and fellowship is more relevant than ever as we come out of this difficult time of feeling isolated from our friends,” the club’s Roslyn Carlsson says.

“We are a merry group of seniors/ retirees with members from the whole Caloundra area and further afield.

“In addition to our monthly meetings, which always include an interesting guest speaker, we have barbecue breakfasts at the beach, lunch and dinner dine-outs, coffee and chat mornings, picnics, groups

who participate in walks, golf, tennis, darts and bowls, book club, craft group, theatre outings, bus trips, camping and caravanning trips.

“Some of our special activities this year have included an Australia Day picnic at Crummunda Park, a five-day bus tour to the Apple and Grape Festival in Stanthorpe in early March, a treasure hunt by car in July, which took us into the hinterland areas of Maleny, Kenilworth, Eumundi, and then meeting up at Wappa Dam for picnic lunch.”

The club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at Golden Beach. For more information contact 0458 753 922.

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rep students at Caloundra City Private School recently celebrated 100 days of being in the classroom.

A big year for the young learners, at a recent celebration the students shared what they love best about school.

“I like maths, playing with my friends and show and share,” Heidi says.

“I have learnt Letterland Friends and heaps of sight words.”

Prep student Spencer says: “I like doing my work and playing with my friends.

“I have learnt letter-craft, making art like drawing a lion, learning how to write, starting to read and counting to 10 in Japanese.”

While transitioning to Prep is an exciting milestone for families, it can be quite an overwhelming process and current parents have tips for new parents.

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Marilyn and Robert Paxevanos suggest having at least one parent across all the information.

“Communication is a two-way street; you need to stay up to date with the emails they put out to help your children,” Mr Paxevanos says.

Spencer’s mother Harley Usher suggests being confident about your child’s transition and trusting the teachers will settle them in and keep them happy and safe.

“We wished we had known how much our children would love school and how well they would adapt to the new routine,” Mrs Usher says.

Prep teacher Ashleigh Bennett says the school takes a growth mindset approach to help each student reach their learning milestones. “Our focus in Prep is for each child to have their own learning goals based on skills they are working towards achieving,” she says.

“This is individualised for each student as they are aiming to beat their own achievements and not to focus on the skills of those around them.”

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Take to the skies Do you want to fly planes for a career or for fun? GoFly Aviation in Caloundra is hosting a free information afternoon to answer all your questions about learning to fly. There will be a chance to tour the facility and look at the fleet of RAA and GA aircraft and simulators. Spaces are limited. To book, go to eventbrite.com. au/e/free-pilot-training-informationsession-tickets-117731495071.

Lighting up Caloundra A region-first light installation is brightening up Caloundra, making up the final component of the stage three Bulcock Street streetscape upgrade.

The major design features a bespoke 60-lineal metre canopy of LED lights that will weave across Bulcock Street.

Downtown Caloundra Taskforce member Vicki Taylor says the lighting will provide a fresh and exciting element to the area.

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Innovative new Rotary club a Sunshine Coast first Hamish Procter Kawana Chamber of Commerce president

Another month has flown by and it is hard to believe it is already spring.

This month we are eagerly watching the rise of long-term members Feda and Graham Adra’s Vitality Village on Kawana Way. Formerly known as ComLink, Be’s latest initiative gives a state-of-the-art platform to this vision of collaborative change. The vision recognises that collaboration, which builds on each organisation’s skills, can collectively improve people’s health and wellbeing.

We again take the time to recognise that we are so lucky in our pocket of the Coast to have world-class facilities like the Kawana Sports Hub, Sunshine Coast Stadium, the hospital precinct and now the soon-to-be NightQuarter and Vitality Village.

The Kawana Chamber has been busy this month with its membership drive. We have seen six new members come on board in August and have also welcomed a couple of new sponsors.

Thank you to all sponsors and members. Without your support, we could not support you!

The Rotary Club of Sunshine Coast Passport (Provisional) is the proposed new, innovative Rotary club without any geographic boundary.

Passport encourages members to engage in service in ways that fit in with their other commitments, as well as give access to other Rotary clubs. It also encourages members to visit their local community and work out how we can all better work together to make a difference.

“Passport Club is designed for the 21st century,” member Stephanie Kay (pictured) says. “[It] offers flexible, relaxed meeting formats with flexibility catering

for the needs of busy people and families.”

Ms Kay says members decide how much time they can give and there is a mix of online and in-person meetings. “We still need more members to get off the ground and become a fully fledged Rotary club, but the opportunities Rotary can offer you are endless.”

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Kawana Aquatic Centre’s upgrades make a splash Kawana Aquatic Centre’s $1.69 million renovations have been unveiled.

The renovations include new tiles and lane markings in the 50-metre pool worth $870,000, and $820,000 to replace the pool filtration.

Kawana Aquatic Centre director of coaching Michael Sage says the new pool gives swimmers a world-class facility.

“That really helps with accurate timing and race rehearsals, whether that’s through time trials or local competitions,” he says.

“Having this facility will help our local swimmers, while further attracting athletes

from outside the region, helping to increase the standard of training and competition.

Last year we were able to have former Open Water World Champion Jordan Wilamoski from the US come and train.”

Mr Sage is an Australian open water swimming coach and has supported elite swimmers from this centre at the 2016 Rio Olympics as well as the 2017 and 2019 World Championships.

The upgrades started ahead of schedule to allow much of the work to be completed while the centre was forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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months old, when his parents bought the farm in 1945,” Mrs McMartin says.

“Back then it was a dairy farm, then they moved on to small crops.”

She says at age 14, Mr McMartin left school to farm sugar cane by hand until mechanical farming began. “I then came onto the scene in the late 1960s and we were married in 1970.”

The McMartins continued growing small crops, such as watermelons and beans, before venturing into strawberries.

“We grew them commercially for 32 years but is just became not as viable.

“So, we began growing lychees and custard apples, so we have both summer and winter crops.”

To become more sustainable, the McMartins began using their fruit waste to make products.

“To utilise some of our waste we decided to make jam, then we found we had more fruit left over so we Lillian McMartin, pictured, with her homemade scones and started making ice-cream.

Stanley the farm mascot he time is ripe for strawberry lovers and farmers with thousands of sweet, juicy fruits ready to be harvested.

For Lillian and Graham McMartin, their Bli Bli farm is more than a place of work, but a livelihood they pour passion and love into every day.

“My husband was a baby, about 10

The farm’s ice-cream has become a huge success, winning multiple awards, including at the prestigious Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Mrs McMartin also shares her homemade scones with the public, along with other products at the farm shop.

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“They are beautiful strawberries, there is so many,” Mrs McMartin says.

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Strawberries from McMartin’s Strawberry Farm “I make the scones and you can have Devonshire tea with our jam.”

She says the journey has not always been sweet, as the family has dealt with its fair share of hardships over the years, from unpredictable weather to needle sagas and, of course, coronavirus.

“Farmers are pretty resilient; we take what’s thrown at us and deal with it.

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$5.2 million annual investment is in local beach safety.

Surf Life Saving Queensland Sunshine Coast lifeguard supervisor Rhys Drury says last year was a busy one for the red and yellow army of 107 lifeguards.

“Being a lifeguard may seem like a dream job to many, but it’s also one we

ifeguards kept a watchful eye on more than seven million Sunshine Coast beachgoers last year, saving nearly 400 lives and carrying out 262,018 warnings.

The Australian Lifeguard Service Beach Safety Report 2019-20 reveals just how crucial Sunshine Coast Council’s

take very seriously because beach safety awareness is a major priority for us,” Mr Drury says.

“With spring just around the corner, we’re reminding beachgoers to please ensure they make responsible choices while they enjoy the beach.”

Coolum lifeguard William Moore has spent 32 years patrolling Australian beaches, 24 of those locally.

“When you reunite kids with their parents it’s a pretty special feeling,” Mr Moore says. “You know someone has got to go home to their loved ones and if you weren’t there, it may not have happened.

“It’s an iconic, Australian thing to go to the beach. It’s part of our psyche.

“That’s why I’m proud to do what I do,” Mr Moore adds.

Council’s Economy Portfolio Councillor Jason O’Pray is thanking the “unsung heroes” that are lifeguards and life savers.

“The 2019/20 season included two lifeguards at all times when the Boardwalk Beach and Yaroomba Beach towers were patrolled, plus extra lifeguards during the peak patrol season between September and May at Marcoola, Discovery, Twin Waters and Mudjimba.”

View patrol times and locations at the Beachsafe website.

Beach tips: Always swim between the red and yellow flags Check beach conditions before swimming Learn beach safety rules regarding rips, stingers and sun safety If you are unsure, always ask a lifeguard or lifesaver

Sunshine Coast 2019/20 season fast facts: Total rescues – 389 (63 per cent were male, while 37 per cent were female) First aid treatments – 4806 Marine stings – 9661 Drownings – Two (both outside patrol times) Patrolled locations – 20

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It is estimated the re-roof will cost about $30,000 and the club has set up a fundraiser page to help pay the bill.

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ollowing the success of CoVibes 1, the team at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi is hosting CoVibes 2 on Saturday, September 12 with The Long Johns and The Steele Syndicate to take to the stage.

The Imperial Hotel’s Alice Jones says it is great to see the community supporting live music events. “Music lovers have shown they are super keen for live gigs and to support musicians who have been hit hard by restrictions,” Ms Jones says.

A four-piece posse, The Long Johns come together to play spooky country with that old-timey swing to deliver songs of hope, loss and hauntings.

Brisbane-based octet The Steele Syndicate is raucous, punchy and fun, with a genre-bending sound that re-imagines elements of old-school funk, reggae, ska and indie rock.

Ms Jones says to adhere to a COVIDsafe plan, tickets to the 18-plus event are limited. For tickets visit oztix.com.au.

Council buys more land for Blue Heart Sunshine Coast Council has bought an additional 16-hectare property to maintain the Maroochy River floodplain.

The River Road property is adjacent to existing public land, which will consolidate the conservation and recreation network in Blue Heart Sunshine Coast.

It also complements Unitywater’s 1.7-kilometre Yandina Creek Wetlands trail walk, which opened in late August.

In time, this latest acquisition will provide opportunities to restore estuarine wetland habitat and recreation opportunities, such as a district park with Maroochy River frontage.

Division nine and Environment and Liveability portfolio councillor Maria Suarez says this purchase will allow the region to continue protecting natural assets, respond to climatic changes and provide further green spaces.

“I’m really pleased to see council secure another parcel within the Blue Heart and I look forward to this project providing benefits for the division nine community and the broader Sunshine Coast population,” Cr Suarez says.

“It’s projects like these that provide

environmental, social and economic co-benefits, that will help us build our community’s resilience to change and ultimately become Australia’s most sustainable region.”

Mayor Mark Jamieson says this brings the conservation estate to more than 7000 hectares of council-managed land.

“With approximately 300 metres of Maroochy River frontage, a future district recreation park will help to meet the needs of our growing population and provide a diverse range of recreational experiences for residents and visitors in our local government area,” he says.

“This area also has a deep cultural connection with the Kabi Kabi First Nation peoples and council places great importance on future planning for the Blue Heart alongside the Traditional custodians.”

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Ben McMaster, Joseph Kline and Sandy Johnston

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ear 10 and 11 geography students from Chancellor State College put theory into practise recently, collecting data for their ‘plastics in the ocean’ assignment.

As part of a coastal education morning hosted by Sunshine Coast Council, they

saw the impact of marine debris on local beaches, from full dog poo bags and used Band-Aids, to discarded school bags.

Division eight councillor Jason O’Pray joined the students at Mudjimba Beach.

“The students were challenged to come up with ideas to reduce rubbish at the

source so it doesn’t end up at the beach and in our oceans in the first place,” Cr O’Pray says. “If all we ever do is clean up, that’s all we’ll ever do – we need to think about actions we can take to stop this marine debris at the source.

“The rubbish collected on their beach clean-up was weighed and sorted and will be entered into the Australian Marine Debris Initiative (AMDI).”

Groups around the nation add to the AMDI database, recording the location, quantities and types of marine rubbish collected, to give an overview of the impact on beaches across the country.

Cr O’Pray says the students also planted 200 native trees as part of the council’s BushCare Mates program.

“BushCare Mates is a school conservation program that uses BushCare and tree planting to educate and inspire students to connect with their local environment while fostering a sense of community.

“The trees planted at Marcoola will take five to 10 years to grow, providing long-term protection for our dunes from erosion and food and habitat for birds and wildlife.”

Does your school have news? Email us at localnews@myweeklypreview.com.au.

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Kids’ books please Mudjimba’s North Shore Playgroup is calling on the community for book donations to add to its library. “If you’ve got some old [favourites] that are ready for rehoming, our gorgeous book-loving little people would love them here for storytime,” a statement says.

Get your cake orders in With Christmas just months away, Maroochy North Shore Lions Club is taking orders for its Christmas cakes.

“Lions know Santa loves nothing better than a slice of delicious Christmas cake to see him on his way to his next stop, so to be prepared this Christmas, pre-order your tasty Lions cakes or puddings to eat just the way you like them,” the club says.

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Mount Coolum National Park could be getting an amenities block.

Shadow environment minister David Crisafulli met with MP Fiona Simpson and residents to commit $350,000 to build the toilets under an LNP government.

“We want to keep this park beautiful and also improve the visitor experience,” Mr Crisafulli says. “These facilities will be built in an environmentally sensitive way.”

Ms Simpson says it is welcome news for the popular landmark. “The lack of toilets is negatively impacting the local

Last year’s Peregian firestorm was the model for testing and refining emergency responses in a recent stimulated disaster event training day.

With COVID-19 restrictions in place, Sunshine Coast Council co-ordinated exercise PANDANUM. The training day involved 150 participants, including representatives from the council, all local emergency services, key government and non-government departments, local education institutions, social support agencies, energy and water service providers and tourism organisations.

Participants were challenged to respond to a fire emergency threatening an aged-care facility with level-three COVID-19 restrictions in place, establishing a local disaster co-ordination centre like they would in a real event.

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TV GUIDE

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SEVEN (CH6)

NINE (CH5)

WIN (CH8)

SBS (CH3)

FRIDAY

6pm The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 MotherFatherSon. (M) Caden returns to London.

9.30 Miniseries: The Accident. (M) Part 2 of 4.

10.20 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Virus.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.30 MOVIE Sweet Home Alabama.

(2002) (PG) Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas. A New York socialite returns to Alabama.

10.45 To Be Advised.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 18.

Penrith Panthers v Parramatta Eels.

9.45 Friday Night Knock Off. 10.35 MOVIE The Last Castle.

(2001) (M) Robert Redford, James Gandolfini. A disgraced general organises an uprising.

6pm News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Living Room.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) 9.30 Just For Laughs Uncut. (M) 10.00 Just For Laughs. (MA15+) 10.30 The Project.

11.30 WIN News.

6pm Mastermind Australia.

Presented by Jennifer Byrne.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 George W. Bush. (M) Part 1 of 2.

9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 13. Châtel-Guyon to Puy Mary Cantal. 191.5km mountain stage.

From France.

SATURDAY

7pm ABC News.

7.30 Father Brown. (PG) Mrs McCarthy strikes it lucky at bingo.

8.20 The Split. (PG) Hannah helps a celebrity client.

9.20 Endeavour. (M) A professor is killed in a hit-and-run.

10.55 Death In Paradise. (M) 11.55 Rage. (MA15+)

6pm Seven News.

7.00 Border Patrol. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE White House Down.

(2013) (M) Channing Tatum. A cop battles terrorists in the White House.

10.15 MOVIE The Maze Runner.

(2014) (M) Dylan O’Brien.

6pm Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE Bride Wars. (2009) (PG) Kate Hudson.

9.20 MOVIE Bridesmaids. (2011) (MA15+) Kristen Wiig. Two best friends have a falling out.

11.45 MOVIE A Fish Called Wanda.

(1988) (M)

6pm To Be Advised.

7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) Monster waves lash Bondi.

7.30 Ambulance Australia. (M) 8.40 Ambulance. (M) Follows staff on a Friday night shift.

9.55 One Born Every Minute. (M) 10.55 Law & Order: S.V.U. (M) 11.55 Law & Order: S.V.U. (MA15+)

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.30 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways: Durham. (PG) Rob tells the story of the 1822 Hetton line and explores how England’s modern railways were born.

8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 14. Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon.

194km flat stage. From France.

SUNDAY

6pm Australia Remastered.

7.00 ABC News Sunday.

7.40 Freeman. Cathy Freeman shares her story.

8.40 Midsomer Murders. (M) Anglers hunt for a giant fish.

10.10 Miniseries: Mrs Wilson. (PG) 11.10 Miniseries: Friday On My Mind. (M)

6pm News.

7.00 The All New Monty: Guys And Gals. (PG) 8.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Greenough Family Massacre. (MA15+) Takes a look at murder of the Greenough family.

9.50 Code Blue: Murder. (M)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 The Block. (PG) 8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.30 See No Evil: Run For The Door. (M) 11.30 Grand Hotel. (M)

6.30pm The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 Family Feud. Hosted by Grant Denyer.

8.30 FBI. (M) The FBI investigates the disappearance and possible murder of a teacher.

10.30 NCIS. (M) 11.30 The Sunday Project.

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.30 Lost Worlds And Hidden Treasures. (PG) Part 2 of 3.

Nina Ramirez takes a look at the 40,000-year-old Lion-man.

8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 15. Lyon to Grand Colombier.

174.5km mountain stage.

From France.

MONDAY

6pm Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

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

9.35 Q+A.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Plate Of Origin. (PG) The teams compete in quick-fire matches.

9.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. (M) A gender reveal party goes horribly wrong.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 Absentia. (MA15+)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PG) 8.40 Celebrity IOU. (PG) Melissa McCarthy helps her aunt and uncle.

9.40 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.10 100% Footy. (M) 11.10 Lethal Weapon. (MA15+)

6pm News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Masked Singer Australia. (PG) 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) 9.40 Drunk History Australia. (M) 10.10 Just For Laughs. (M) 10.40 The Project.

6pm Mastermind Australia.

6.30 News.

7.30 How The Victorians Built Britain. (PG) 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency: Man Down. (M) A 24-year-old is airlifted to St George’s.

9.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M)

TUESDAY

6pm Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG) 8.30 Further Back In Time For Dinner. Part 3 of 5.

9.30 The Great Acceleration: Blue Marble. (PG) 10.25 ABC Late News.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Plate Of Origin. (PG) The quarter-finals round concludes.

9.00 MOVIE Taken 2. (2012) (M) Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen. A retired spy and his wife are abducted.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PG) 8.40 Halifax: Retribution. (M) Jane makes contact with the prime suspect.

9.40 Bluff City Law. (M) 10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 Timeless. (M)

6pm News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Todd Sampson’s Body Hack: Demolition Derby – USA. (M) 8.30 Ambulance Australia. (M) 9.30 NCIS. (M) Jimmy is torn between family and work.

10.30 The Project.

11.30 WIN News.

6pm Mastermind Australia.

6.30 News.

7.30 Great Asian Railway Journeys. (PG) 8.30 Insight. Presented by Marc Fennell.

9.30 Dateline.

10.00 The Feed.

WEDNESDAY

6pm Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M) Hosted by Shaun Micallef.

9.00 Utopia. (PG) 9.30 Planet America.

10.00 QI. (M)

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) A woman prefers her dog to ride shotgun.

8.30 MOVIE Kingsman: The Golden Circle. (2017) (M) Taron Egerton, Colin Firth. The Kingsmen are attacked by a mysterious enemy.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PG) 8.30 Australian Crime Stories: The Dark Side. (M) 9.40 Murder Calls: Herman Rockefeller. (M) 10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 New Amsterdam. (M)

6pm WIN News.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Bachelor Australia. Hosted

by Osher Günsberg.

8.30 Bull. (M) Bull is reunited with his ex-wife.

10.30 The Project.

11.30 WIN’s All Australian News.

6pm Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Arabia With Levison Wood: Valley Of The Past. (M) 8.30 Hillary: Golden Girl. (M) Part 1 of 4.

9.35 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 17.

THURSDAY

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7pm ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 The Heights. (PG) 8.30 Escape From The City: Coffs Harbour, NSW – The Dormans.

First-home buyers search for a property.

9.30 Secrets Of The Museum.

10.20 ABC Late News.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Tane’s still not over Mac. 7.30 America’s Got Talent. (PG) Hosted by Terry Crews.

10.15 The Latest: Seven News.

10.45 To Be Advised.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 19.

South Sydney Rabbitohs v Canterbury Bulldogs.

9.45 Golden Point.

10.30 Nine News Late.

11.00 Prison Girls: Life Inside. (MA15+)

6pm News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Bachelor Aust.

8.30 Gogglebox.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.00 Just For Laughs. (M) 10.30 This Is Us. (PG) 11.30 WIN News.

6.30pm News.

7.35 The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PG) 8.30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PG) Takes a look at the Tower of London.

9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 18.

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FRIDAY

7pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Absolutely Fabulous.

9.00 The Office. 9.30 Black Books. 9.55 Blackadder Goes Forth. 10.30 Parks And Recreation.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Selling Houses Aust. 10.30 Charlie Luxton’s Homes By The Sea. 11.30 Mighty Ships.

6.30pm Pawn Stars.

7.00 Friday Night Countdown. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 17. Geelong v Richmond. 10.15 AFL Post-Game Show.

11.00 Armchair Experts.

7.30pm MOVIE The Mummy Returns. (2001) (M) Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz. 10.05 MOVIE The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor. (2008) (M) Brendan Fraser, Maria Bello.

5.25pm The Rockford Files. (PG) 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Poirot. (PG) 8.40 MOVIE The Notebook.

(2004) (PG) Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling. 11.10 The Commander. (MA15+)

6.30pm Bondi Rescue.

(PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Walker, Texas Ranger. (M) 10.30 Elementary. (M) 11.30 CSI: Miami. (MA15+)

6pm Friends. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 9.00 MOVIE Allegiant.

(2016) (M) Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Naomi Watts. 11.30 James Corden. (M)

SATURDAY

7.15pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 The Stand Up Sketch Show. 8.55 QI. 9.55 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.40 Would I Lie To You?

6.30pm The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 60 Minute Makeover.

(PG)

6pm American Pickers.

(PG) 7.00 AFL Pre-Game Show. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 17. GWS Giants v Melbourne. 10.00 AFL Post-Game Show.

10.45 MOVIE Down Periscope. (1996) (M)

7pm MOVIE Top Gun. (1986) (PG) Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer. 9.10 MOVIE Battleship. (2012) (M) Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgard, Rihanna. 11.40 Heroes. (MA15+)

5pm MOVIE McHale’s Navy. (1964) (G) 7pm MOVIE E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. (1982) (PG) 9.15 MOVIE Close Encounters Of The Third Kind. (1977) (PG) Richard Dreyfuss, Teri Garr.

6.30pm MacGyver.

(PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans. (M) 10.20 Hawaii Five-0. (MA15+) 11.20 NCIS. (M)

6pm Columbo. (PG) 8.00 Kojak. (M) 9.00 Spyforce. (M) 10.00 Mom. (M) 11.30 The Middle. (PG)

SUNDAY

7.15pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.15 Live At The Apollo. 10.00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL.

6pm M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Escape To The Country. 8.30 World’s Most Secret Homes.

(PG) 9.30 The Hotel Inspector. (PG) 10.30 Mighty Rivers. (PG) 11.30 River Monsters: Amazon Titanic. (M)

6pm Football. AFL. Round 17. Sydney v Brisbane Lions. 8.30 MOVIE Men In Black.

(1997) (M) Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith.

10.25 MOVIE Speed 2: Cruise Control. (1997) (M)

7pm MOVIE Back To The Future Part III. (1990) (PG) Michael J. Fox. 9.20 MOVIE Uncle Buck. (1989) (PG) John Candy, Jean Louisa Kelly. 11.20 Big Bang. (M) 11.45 Heroes. (MA15+)

5pm MOVIE Some Like It Hot. (1959) (PG) 7.30pm Death In Paradise. (M) 8.40 MOVIE The Silence Of The Lambs. (1991) (MA15+) Anthony Hopkins. 11.05 The Rockford Files. (M)

6.30pm Bondi Rescue.

(PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 9.30 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 7. San Marino Grand Prix. From Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, Italy. 11.00 48 Hours. (M)

6pm Friends. (PG) 9.00 To Be Advised.

10.00 Will & Grace.

(PG)

MONDAY

7pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 The IT Crowd. 9.20 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 9.50 Back.

10.15 Parks And Recreation. 10.35 Schitt’s Creek.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

(PG) 7.30 Doc Martin.

(M) 8.30 Foyle’s War. (M) 10.40 Mafia’s Greatest Hits. (M) 11.50 World’s Most Amazing Videos. (M)

6pm American Pickers.

(PG) 7.00 Football.

AFL. Round 17.

Collingwood v Gold Coast Suns. 9.30 MOVIE Total Recall.

(1990) (M) 12am Round Oz Ride. 12.30 Creek To Coast.

6pm Malcolm. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 7.30 Territory Cops.

(PG) 8.05 Territory Cops. (M) 8.40 MOVIE Beverly Hills Cop. (1984) (M) 10.50 Big Bang. (PG) 11.15 Tattoo Fixers. (MA15+)

5.25pm The Rockford Files. (PG) 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Heartbeat. (M) 8.40 Midsomer Murders. (M) 10.40 The Killer Affair. (M) 11.40 ER. (PG)

6.30pm Bondi Rescue.

(PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 9.25 Law & Order: S.V.U. (M) 10.20 Motor Racing. Formula 1.

Race 9. Tuscan Grand Prix. H’lights. 11.20 NCIS: New Orleans.

(M)

6pm Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. (M) 8.30 Big Bang. (PG) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 10.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 11.00 The Middle.

TUESDAY

7pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Insert Name Here.

9.00 Sick Of It. 9.25 The Trip To Greece.

9.55 Frontline. 10.25 Parks And Recreation.

10.45 Schitt’s Creek.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

(PG) 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. (PG) 8.30 Inspector Morse. (M) 10.50 Hospital. (M)

6pm American Pickers.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Highway Patrol.

(PG) 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG) 9.30 Demolition NZ. (M) 10.30 Scrap Kings.

11.30 Supertruckers.

6pm Malcolm. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE Beverly Hills Cop II. (1987) (M) Eddie Murphy. 9.35 MOVIE Beverly Hills Cop III. (1994) (M) Eddie Murphy. 11.40 Big Bang. (PG)

5.25pm The Rockford Files. (PG) 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 New Tricks. (M) 8.40 Poirot. (PG) 10.40 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (M) 11.40 My Strange Addiction.

(PG)

6.30pm Bondi Rescue.

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

(MA15+) 9.25 CSI: Miami. (M) 10.25 Elementary. (M)

6pm Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. (PG) 8.30 Big Bang. (M) 9.00 Big Bang. (PG) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 10.00 Mom. (M) 11.00 2 Broke Girls.

WEDNESDAY

7pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Friday Night Dinner.

8.55 Archer. 9.15 The Young Offenders. 9.45 The Letdown. 10.20 The Thick Of It. 10.50 Parks And Recreation.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

(PG) 7.30 The Coroner.

(M) 8.30 Lewis. (M) 10.30 A Confession.

(M) 11.30 Mighty Planes. (PG)

6pm American Pickers.

7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.30 Family Guy. (M) 9.30 American Dad! (M) 10.30 Family Guy. 11.30 American Dad!

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

(PG) 8.30 MOVIE Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery. (1997) (M) 10.30 Big Bang. (PG) 11.00 Young Sheldon.

5.25pm The Rockford Files. (PG) 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 As Time Goes By. (PG) 8.50 Midsomer Murders. (M) 11.00 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (M)

6.30pm Bondi Rescue.

(PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 11.15 MacGyver. (M)

6pm Friends. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory.

(M) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 10.00 2 Broke Girls. (M) 11.30 James Corden. (M)

THURSDAY

DIGITAL CHOICE

7pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 9.30 Motherland. 10.10 State Of The Union.

10.25 Flowers.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

(PG) 7.30 Father Brown. (M) 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries.

(M) 11.30 Brit Cops.

(M)

6pm Malcolm. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE Wayne’s World. (1992) (PG) Mike Myers. 9.30 MOVIE Wayne’s World 2. (1993) (PG) Mike Myers. 11.30 Big Bang. (PG)

5.25pm The Rockford Files. (PG) 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Kalgoorlie Cops.

(PG) 8.40 Paramedics.

(M) 9.40 Botched. (M) 10.40 Chicago Med. (M) 11.35 My Crazy Obsession. (PG)

6.30pm Bondi Rescue.

(PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 10.30 NCIS. (M) 11.30 SEAL Team. (M)

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6pm American Pickers.

(PG) 7.00 To Be Advised. 9.30 The Front Bar. (M) 10.30 MOVIE Sniper. (1993) (M) Tom Berenger, Billy Zane, J.T. Walsh.

6pm Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. (M) 8.30 Big Bang. (PG) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 10.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 10.30 Two And A Half Men.

with MWP’s man in the water

Well, the lack of surf recently inspired a long-time big wave rider/mad foil rider, to think outside the box.

Being towed into the wake of a cargo ship on a foil delivered him a three-and-a-half-minute leg burner of a ride. Talk about going to the extreme of riding.

Ten out 10 for thinking outside the box. Years ago, we both were flying my cat on one hull near the shipping channel and racing high-powered boats back to Mooloolaba until we buried the nose and did what felt like a tomahawk at slow speed. Funny memories.

A few waves with SE winds this weekend so get what you can. Laters.

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