My Weekly Preview Issue 633. December 10, 2020

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ON THE COVER Be inspired to indulge in a seafood feast this Christmas.

From the editor A reader recently told me that Sami Muirhead and Ashley Robinson’s columns never fail to put a smile on her face. I agree, and I think it takes a lot insight and an eye for detail to squeeze out minute amounts of humour on the ordinary/extraordinary facets of everyday life. This week Sami has gone above and beyond to write a controversial column on a rather obscure, but certainly important, culinary utensil – don’t miss it.

Talking of detail, inventors and scientists are refining technology into amazing gadgets. This week’s technology page features local man Dr Tony Vladusic‘s photo editing and styling app. Dr Vladusic explains how this app evolved from his work as a computational neuroscientist. Additionally, there is, what certainly appears to be the best ever cleaning device (check it out on page 31).

For NRL tragics, I couldn’t resist choosing to feature a book about football legend Wally Lewis. I see that these days, he’s called The King. Well, in my day, he was known as The Emperor and we would bow our heads whenever his name was mentioned. The publicists sent me some nostalgic photos; I hope you enjoy the memories (page 30).

Thanks to our letter writers, this week we can share with you some interesting viewpoints – perhaps you would like to respond? We received so many interesting photos this week that we have given these snaps their own page.

As students begin their vacation, we have included our holiday fun guide, with some great things to do, and importantly a great movie giveaway.

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Cover story – A story of seafood and eating it.

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There’s loads to explore and things to do on the Sunshine Coast. Here are a few events to pop in your diary.

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CONSTRUCTING LANDSCAPE: URBAN VISIONS EXHIBIT Travel to the Caloundra Regional Gallery this month to visit their latest exhibit. An exhibition re-imagining the landscape of our now – capturing the streets, the constructs and built environments where most reside, and our relationship with same. A collection of paintings, drawings and sculptures from around the country, the works investigate both the celebratory and condemning aspects of urban sprawl.

When: Friday December 11 – Sunday February 7.

Where: 22 Omrah Ave, Caloundra.

Dec 18 IT’S A WRAP! ARTISAN MARKETS Need some gift inspiration? Buy something for someone special or treat yourself to some beautifully handcrafted jewellery and designer wares. It is a great opportunity to do some local shopping and support our talented artisans.

Gorgeous gift wrapping is available for a gold coin donation by the talented gallery volunteers and staff. All proceed will be donated to charity for Christmas. There will be live music with local vocalist and musician Brianna Green, and a bar available for refreshments. Due to COVID-19, this year’s event will be held indoors at the CCSA Hall at 1 Nutley St, Caloundra.

Parking is available in the surrounding off street carparks.

When: Friday December 18, 4pm to 7.30pm.

TIM FREEDMAN AT THE BUDERIM TAVERN Celebrate the end of 2020 with a unique chorus of local food, drink and music to nourish your social soul. Much needed after the year we’ve all had – that’s for sure! The Buderim Tavern is showcasing in addition to some special local talent guests like Caitlyn Shadbolt and Michael Morgan, one of our Aussie music icons. The legendary Whitlam’s frontman Tim Freedman whose 27-year career has delivered four Top 20 ARIA charting albums and the love song of a nation, No Aphrodisiac. Attendees will be greeted by a chef-created multi-course meal, cheese platters and premium beer and wine throughout the night.

This intimate performance is one not to be missed.

Tickets available from The Buderim Tavern or via their website.

When: Thursday December 31, at 6pm.

Where: 81 Burnett St, Buderim. Tickets: $179 (includes dinner, drinks and show).

THE WIZARD OF OZ – SUNSHINE COAST YOUTH THEATRE Follow the yellow brick road to The Events Centre as Sunshine Coast Youth Theatre returns with The Wizard of Oz! From the company that brought you Elf Jr and Aladdin Jr, Sunshine Coast Youth Theatre is back with the youth edition of The Wizard of Oz! This abridged version features a cast of 50 talented performers, all under the age of 18.

When: Sunday December 13, at 4pm.

Where: 20 Minchinton St, Caloundra. Tickets: $29 from theeventscentre.com.au.

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What’s the John Dory?

Today in history – December 10

John Dory is a fish found in Sydney Harbour and it’s great grilled with lemon and pepper, or deep-fried. It also rhymes with story. So, when people want to know what’s going on, or they’re requesting the ‘goss’ (gossip), they ask what the John Dory is.

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Quote of the week.

“The punters know that the horse named Morality rarely gets past the post, whereas the nag named Self-interest always runs a good race.” – Gough Whitlam

The Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge, on the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway in China, is the longest bridge in the world. It covers a total distance of 164,800 metres.

Ten thousand contractors took four years to complete the construction of the Danyang-Kunshan, completed in 2010.

1880 In 1880 Melbourne was the richest city in the world.

Sharks are immune to almost all known diseases. Some types of big sharks, including the Great White, change sex when they reach a certain size: males become females to ensure survival of their species.

121KM Snakes can help predict earthquakes.

They can sense a coming earthquake from 121 kilometres away, up to five days before it happens.

1763: The Treaty of Paris ends the French-Indian War. France gives up all its territories in the New World except New Orleans and a few scattered islands.

1840: Queen Victoria (pictured) marries Prince Albert.

1901: First Nobel Peace Prizes awarded to Red Cross founder Jean-Henri Dunant and peace activist Frederic Passy.

1919: Alexander Courage, the American composer of the original Star Trek theme is born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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COVER STORY

Succulent seafood It’s hard to say when seafood became synonymous with Australia, but we could take a punt and say the Australian Tourism Commission ads of the 1980s featuring Paul Hogan enticing Americans to Australia with the promise of another shrimp on the barbie may have been a turning point.

Somewhere along the line, Australians with northern hemisphere ancestry realised our climate isn’t particularly suited to a hot roast with all the trimmings for Christmas Day and seafood has surpassed the old tradition in many families.

Here on the Sunshine Coast, we are definitely spoilt for choice, with plenty of fresh seafood available each day, so stock up on plenty of seafood for Christmas and follow our tips and recipes from local suppliers.

Compiled by Leigh Robshaw.

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PERFECT PRAWN SALAD What is a Queensland Christmas without fresh prawns? It has become an Aussie tradition to eat prawns at Christmas time and how lucky are we to have the best in the world available – fresh Mooloolaba king prawns.

METHOD 1. Use a wide concave bowl or stand.

2. Place a few layers of ice into the bowl; using a bowl prevents the ice from spilling as it melts.

3. Make a simple homemade seafood sauce. This recipe dates back to the 1970s but it’s as good today as it was then. Combine half a cup of cream with a quarter of a cup of tomato sauce with two teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce and 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice and zest. Season with cracked pepper.

Cover. Place in the fridge for one hour to develop the flavours.

4. Pile the prawns high onto the ice.

5. Nestle with the yummy homemade seafood sauce into the prawns and serve scattered with fresh lemon wedges.

6. Don’t forget your water bowls to clean fingers afterwards. You can float a piece of lemon in them as well – presentation is key!

This delicious prawn salad recipe and photo was supplied courtesy of 4 Ingredients. myweeklypreview.com.au

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MORETON BAY BUGS WITH LIME BUTTER SAUCE This simple but stunning recipe from Point Cartwright Seafoods is sure to impress your guests over Christmas.

Large Moreton Bay bugs (either raw or cooked) are cut half lengthwise. Wash and clean, then put a teaspoon of lime butter in the head cavity and smear some over the flesh. Grill or barbecue until cooked or warmed through if using pre-cooked bugs. Add a dob of lime butter on top of warm flesh before serving with a fresh garden salad. We suggest serving one ne bug per person.

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LIME BUTTER SAUCE 1 large chopped clove of garlic rlic ¼ fresh lime juice 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper ½ cup of melted unsalted butter utter Combine chopped garlic with ith lime juice, salt and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth then with the blender running add melted butter and mix until emulsified (about 30 seconds). Chilled lime butter will keep as long as normal butter.

According to Agnes Pennay of Fresh Meats, it’s important to select the right fish for the right cooking method and vice versa. “Fish like salmon or barramundi may suit various methods,” he says. “A general rule is to allow 150 grams of seafood (no shell or bone) per person. A big prawn lover may have up to 500 grams (shell included).

DON’T SPOIL YOUR SEAFOOD Michael Thomas of Point Cartwright Seafoods buys his seafood fresh from local fishermen and says if it’s not good enough for his family, it is passed over.

“Quality is our highest priority,” he says. “Don’t purchase from businesses that promise to have your seafood packed and ready to go at Christmas – you don’t know when it was packed, how old it was when it was packed or what you are getting. It’s best to choose your own.

“The eyes on fish should be clear, not sunken, while the scales should be shiny and not dry. Oysters should look moist and plump and not dry and sunken in the shells. Prawns should have a glossy appearance and plump eyes.”

According to Mr Thomas, people often overload their fridges at Christmas and the fridge door is opened more frequently. Not ideal conditions for storing seafood.

“At best, domestic fridges run at four degrees Celsius, but at this time of the year they usually operate at a warmer temperature which is not good for storing seafood,” Mr Thomas says. “Fresh seafood should be stored between zero and four degrees Celsius. Done correctly good

quality fresh seafood will last two to three days, ensuring you will have an amazing Christmas.”

Mr Thomas says the best way to hold large quantities of seafood is by keeping your seafood in an esky, sandwiched between two layers of ice. Place a layer of ice about 100 millimetres thick on the bottom of an esky. Sprinkle a handful of salt over the top as it will harden the ice.

Next, in a sealed plastic bag place your seafood, which has been evenly distributed on top of the ice, remembering to separate your raw seafood from cooked. If you have a mixture of raw and cooked always place the cooked seafood bag on top of the raw seafood.

Then fill the esky to the top with ice, ensuring you have at least 150 millimetres of ice.

Filling the esky to the top removes any air gaps, which can heat up increasing the ice melting process. Sprinkle some salt on top, seal, place in a cool spot, (often the laundry is good) and don’t open until you need it. If you have a lot of seafood you can create a number of layers ice, seafood, ice, seafood, ice etc . Smaller quantities can be stored by spreading out in a sealed container and storing in the coldest part of your fridge.

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12 DAYS OF KINDMAS

A ROARING SUCCESS STEPS foundation joined with volunteers and sponsors to put on a very merry Christmas party.

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The STEPS Autism Treehouse 7th Annual Christmas Party presented by the Fleet Office occurred at the Kawana Sports Precinct and enabled young people and families living with disability and autism to experience the joy of Christmas without any limitations.

The event was a roaring success and saw just shy of 1000 people come together to support STEPS and celebrate Christmas.

The party was also supported by 75 volunteers and 30 sponsors, all of whom were happy to help out the great cause. STEPS managing director Carmel Crouch anticipated a large turnout, but the amount of people and support was outstanding.

“With the tough time that we have experienced throughout 2020, it was expected that people would really empathise with the supportive environment we were creating,” Ms Crouch says.

“However, it was truly heart-warming to see not only the amount of people who wanted to support our cause, but also to see the support and connection that people

were providing to one another at the event.”

“I was elated to see such joy on so many faces, especially for those who have had such a difficult year.”

The event was also a great success in raising funds for the STEPS Pathways College and all the outcomes that it supports.

Speaking with the manager of STEPS Charity, Anne Nioa, it was also apparent the exceptional outcomes that events like these could achieve.

“We are so grateful to all who have gotten involved in any way this year,” Ms Nioa says.

“It’s truly wonderful to know that not only are events like these creating delight for young people with disabilities and autism, but they are also helping to continue creating opportunities and bright futures for those same people.”

Both adults and children alike got to enjoy a range of inclusive and fun activities at the party, with sensory activities and interaction with animals being popular across the day.

With the hot weather, water activities including the dunking tank and run through sprinklers were also in demand events.

The party featured the drawing of the STEPS Adventure Raffle, with the winner receiving a Camper Trailer package worth $28,819.

The prize went to the very deserving and overjoyed Naylor family who will undoubtedly have many exciting adventures in the near future.

“It was a wonderful day that will have even more wonderful outcomes. We are so excited to create more opportunities for all as we go into 2021,” Ms Crouch sa s

HELP KINDNESS GO VIRAL THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON This Christmas season, kindness is going viral in Australia. Global Good, a secular not-for-profit group focused on creating people-driven positive change, is launching its annual 12 Days of Kindmas campaign on December 12, 2020.

HOW IT WORKS: The campaign works in two steps. Individuals pledge to carry out 12 acts of kindness over the 12 days leading up to Christmas. Participants then inspire kindness by sharing the event with their friends and loved ones as well as sharing their acts of kindness, to lead by example.

1. BE KIND: Do one of each of the 12 things below from December 12 to 23.

2. INSPIRE KINDNESS: Share this event/invite friends to encourage others to do the same, and share your acts of kindness.

Day 1: Compliment a stranger.

Day 2: Genuinely thank someone (for something past or present).

Day 3: Donate to a meaningful cause.

Day 4: Share more smiles today.

Day 5: Go out of your way to help someone.

Day 6: Apologies to someone (for something recent or in the past).

Day 7: Do something good for the environment.

Day 8: Leave someone a secret gift (without taking credit).

Day 9: Check up on someone.

Day 10: Give away something of yours.

Day 11: Forgive someone.

Day 12: Choose your own act of kindness and share it on the event wall.

THE GOAL: “Kindness in our superpower. The catalytic, exponential power of a single act is enormous. A simple smile can change someone’s day, a helping hand can change someone’s life, an act of forgiveness can mend a relationship.” – Ace Mamun, founder, Global Good.

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$250 MILLION Ticket prices on Queensland public transport services will be frozen in 2021. Transport minister Mark Bailey says after two years of record public transport patronage in Queensland, numbers took a major hit this year. “Commuters are slowly returning to the network, and we will keep planning for a future when more people than ever use public transport in our fast-growing region,� Mr Bailey says. The fare freeze is a win for public transport users, who are still benefitting from Fairer Fares. “Fairer Fares has saved commuters more than $250 million since December 2016.� The freeze on 2021 ticket prices applies to all TransLink and QConnect public transport services.

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BEST LIFE PROJECT LAUNCHED MS Queensland is calling on the community to help build a better life for locals living with multiple sclerosis with the launch its Best Life Project, to build 12 specialist, independent-living apartments in Chancellor Park. Speaking at the Sunshine Coast Wellbeing Centre, MS Queensland chief executive officer David Curd said the two-bedroom apartments are the next step in maximising the quality of life for patients. It is hoped the project will help bring 64-year old Gary Madden home to the Coast. Mr Madden is forced to live four hours away for care. “MS already takes so much away from someone’s life. It shouldn’t also take away their family, or take control over where they live,� Mr Curd said. “With the support of our community, we can bring Gary home.� Visit: msqld.org.au/bestlife.

PACKAGE OF MEMORIES Youturn Youth Support has kicked off its Christmas Appeal to help young families struggling to make ends meet this festive season. Instead of food hampers, the Sunshine Coast charity of 30 years is creating Gift a Memory packages. “The Gift a Memory will offer a struggling family with a special dining or local tourism experience – along with a Christmas tree and gift for each family member from a local supplier to put under the tree,�

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VOLUNTEERS RECOGNISED FORESHORE UPGRADED READY FOR SUMMER A $2.6-million facelift to the Maroochy River foreshore along Bradman Avenue is now complete, just in time for the summer holidays. As part of the upgrades, the coastal pathway is now three metres wide to better accommodate all users, with improvements also made to the kayak ramp. The eastern section of works stretches 377 metres from the Chambers Island footbridge to the Ken Neil Bridge at the Maroochy River canal and includes an undercover viewing deck. Meanwhile, the western section of works has improved a 311-metre stretch of pathway within Cod Hole Park and includes a modern amenity block at the Cod Hole Boat Ramp.

Division seven councillor Ted Hungerford says the boat ramp car park has also been reconfigured to include a designated entry and exit to improve traffic flow and safety. A section of the Maroochy Waters entrance seawall has also been renewed.

Suncare Community Services has recognised the significant impact of its 200 volunteers marking International Volunteer Day 2020 on December 5.

“Suncare volunteers provide invaluable assistance to our clients, making sure they keep socially engaged and active, and that became very challenging to continue in the same way this year,” Suncare Community Services CEO Russell Mason says. “Our volunteers were really adaptable and through our Suncare Digital program and a revised Meals on Wheels delivery, they were able to still keep connected to our customers and provide support to families that were really feeling the strain.”

A vital ‘missing link’ for accessing Glenview and Palmview is now open to motorists as part of $2.5-billion upgrades to the Bruce Highway. Motorists travelling on Steve Irwin Way and Caloundra Road can now access Glenview, Palmview and the local business precinct without driving on the highway. The new western service road, officially named Frizzo Connection Road, is open to traffic between Steve Irwin Way and Glenview Road. The road is part of the $932-million Caloundra Road to Sunshine Motorway project, itself part of the major Bruce Highway upgrade to widen the highway to six lanes. The new Frizzo Connection Road will separate local traffic from the highway.

HELLO HARRY REOPENS Ocean Street and Sunshine Plaza Hello Harry burger restaurants have reopened after an eight-month closure. After recovering from the initial setback, Hello Harry took the opportunity to introduce a revamped menu with a plant-based burger proving particularly popular and selling well at Hello Harry burger joints across the country. Husband and wife team Scott McClellan and Jacinta Shackell, who opened a store in Stockland Birtinya in early 2019, also Hello Harry owners purchased the Ocean Street store during Jacinta Shackell and Scott the break.

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Barry Havenga as ‘Matt’ and Aliandra Calabrese as ‘Bianca’

A ROM COM FOR OUR TIMES A new romantic comedy filmed entirely on the Sunshine Coast portrays the anguish and excitement of long-distance relationships.

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Communicating over borders, anticipating the next contact, carrying a beau with you in your heart as you go about your day. Thankfully, the good things don’t change, even if the technology does.

Perfect Messy Love, a new romance comedy web series filmed entirely on the

Sunshine Coast, tells the story of Emily and Matt, who develop their relationship via video chat. The series opens in London with Emily’s life falling apart. This leads to Emily swapping her London flat with surfer Matt’s Sunshine Coast beach house.

They sort out the messiness of their circumstances through spending time together, albeit online.

Perfect Messy Love was developed

with investment from Screen Queensland and has been produced by two local screen creatives Tam Sainsbury and Megan Williams (directed by Tam Sainsbury and written by Megan Williams) and supported by a cast and crew of over 40 Sunshine Coast and Queensland-based artists, including post production, music composer, talent and social media experts.

Set at Moffat Beach, we watch Emily, an English aspiring romance author accidentally test her theories of perfect love when she develops an interest in her house swap partner, Matt while writing her first novel. What she finds is the man who could be her true love is anything but perfect, but the messy life that develops from their budding romance might be.

Their love is ignited over the Christmas festive season as Matt experiences his first winter Christmas and Emily, her first Aussie beachside one. Both are up for a surprise!

Emily discovers the joy of taking Matt’s dog to the beach on Christmas day and Matt struggles to keep warm in Emily’s pink dressing gown. Being a Queensland lad, he didn’t take enough warm clothes with him.

“It was certainly a tonne of fun writing this rom com”, says screenwriter Ms Williams. “The set was in stitches

watching a six-foot plus-bloke rocking that pink gown,” says Ms Sainsbury, the director, who thoroughly enjoyed directing this series.

“It is a lovely light Christmas rom com that everyone can enjoy at this time of year”, she adds.

The Perfect Messy Love producers, cast and crew worked tirelessly for three months to bring 80 minutes of fun to a global audience via YouTube, at the back end of months of production shutdowns due to COVID. The production crew observed the new COVID restrictions for Australian Production sets and got the job done.

“We are very proud to announce Screen Queensland has funded our project, quite an achievement for the Sunshine Coast Film community”, says executive producer Livia Hanich, chair of the Sunshine Coast Screen Collective.

Perfect Messy Love is a nine-episode web series and launches on December 12. You can catch it on YouTube at bit.ly/PerfectMessyLove or perfectmessylove.com. Tune in for the online premier at 7pm on Saturday December 12. Please follow social media for updates and to view teasers @perfectmessylove.

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Telstra plans to upgrade the following telecommunications facility at the following locations: 1. Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital, 3 Doherty Street, Birtinya QLD 4575 (Lot 2 on SP2888005) RFNSA No. 4575008 (Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital – BIYN) Telstra proposed the installation of NR850 (5G) & NR3500 (5G) technologies. Proposed works at the above site will involve the removal of six (6) existing panel antennas, the installation of three (3) new panel antennas, the installation of three (3) new 5G AIR antennas, the installation of three (3) Remote Radio Units (RRUs) and associated ancillary equipment 2. 2 Kensington Drive, Minyama QLD 4575 (Lot 100 on RP209648) RFNSA No. 4575009 (Minyama – MMYO) Telstra proposed the installation of NR850 (5G) & NR3500 (5G) technology. Proposed works at the above site will involve the removal of six (6) existing panel antennas, the installation of three (3) new panel antennas, the installation of three (3) new 5G AIR antennas, the removal of three (3) existing RRUs, the installation of three (3) new RRUs, the installation of three (3) new combiners and associated ancillary equipment 3. Buderim Private Hospital, 23 Elsa Wilson Drive, Buderim QLD 4556 (Lot 900 on SP245886) RFNSA No. 4556019 (Buderim Private Hospital CMTS – BVQR) Telstra proposed the installation of NR850 (5G) & NR3500 (5G) technology. Proposed works at the above site will involve the removal of six (6) existing panel antennas, the installation of three (3) new panel antennas, the installation of three (3) new 5G AIR antennas and associated ancillary equipment All panel antennas measure less than 2.8m in length, works include the installation of ancillary equipment inside the facility equipment shelter Telstra regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 (“The Determination”) based on the above description

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LOCAL BUSINESS WOMAN WINS GOLD & SILVER INTERNATIONAL STEVIE AWARDS Two years ago, Kym Cousins decided it was time to set up her own consulting business, Sprout Business for Growth, to pursue her passion for transforming reluctant salespeople into highly successful sales leaders and entrepreneurs, and to coach people in a wide range of business areas.

Fast forward to today, and Ms Cousins has recently been announced as a two-time international Stevie Awards for Women in Business winner, securing Gold in the 2020 Startup of the Year – Business Service Industries category and Silver in the 2020 Mentor or Coach of the Year – Business category. The Stevie Awards for Women in Business are the world’s premier honours for female entrepreneurs, executives, employees.

This is the last in a string of successes over the past few months. In September, Ms Cousins was awarded the Queensland AusMumpreneur Bronze Winner for the People’s Choice Award for Business Coach. This was during the same week that her book, Selling With Heart, won international acclaim as an Amazon bestseller in five business categories. “It has been a sensational year for me and I’m thrilled to have been recognised,�

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Ms Cousins says. “Sprout for Business Growth has thrived in recent months as we were quicker than most to adapt to the constantly changing COVID environment.�

Ms Cousins is no stranger to success.

She is an expert sales leadership mentor, coach, speaker and author who has enjoyed an extensive career with some of Australia’s most recognisable IT brands.

After she and her family relocated to the Sunshine Coast, she made the decision to start coaching others.

Her newest program ‘Elevate 2021’ has just been released to set people up for a successful 2021. Find out more at kymcousins.com.

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MALENY SHOW TO GO AHEAD IN 2021 FOLLOWING GOVT SUPPORT

Human feats on show The circus is in town, but don’t expect to see elephants and tigers.

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Andrew Wallace with Andrew Powell MP and members of the Maleny Show Society at the Maleny Showgrounds

ey, there! Hoop-la! the circus is in town! Have you seen the elephant?

Have you seen the clown?’ questions Australian poet CJ Dennis in his

1921 verse.

In 2020, Scout the Clown from Circus Rio has the answer: “Well there are no amazing animals at this circus – only amazing people.”

The spectacular Circus Rio has come to perform with stupendous style, daredevil deeds and jaw-dropping trapeze acts at our very own Sunshine Coast Stadium.

With a brand-new cast and a brand-new show, under new management. Circus Rio is bringing together a unique team of internationally acclaimed performers under the Big Top. In true Christmas spirit the stadium will be transformed into a Christmas Wonderland starring all of your favourite characters – beautiful aerial angels, jolly jugglers, acrobatic elves, and perhaps even a big Grumpy Green one… And of course, a magical visit from the big man himself, Santa Claus!

Scout the clown promises some incredible mouth juggling.

“I am one of only three or four mouth jugglers in country,” Scout proudly says.

“I use candy or bubblegum to show off my skills, but you will have to come along to find out just how brilliant I am at this.”

Besides, being very pleased with himself, Scout the Clown is happy to share the limelight.

“Brodie Hart will doing the best motorcycle stunts you have ever seen,” he boasts.

“In a generous moment, Scout the clown also advises not to miss the trapeze acts. In fact, he promises that they will be nearly as good as his own hilarious act.

“There are three aerialists,” he says.

“They work with hula hoops and air tissue and do the absolutely incredible Cloud Swing – that’s all I’ll tell you,” he continues.

“Come and see me at the circus.”

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Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace says he is delighted that Maleny has been able to access this funding to help get them through this tough period and out the other side in a sound position to host again in 2021.

“Every year the Maleny Show is absolutely the biggest show in town and it has been very disappointing for all of us to miss out in 2020. However, thanks to this grant I’m sure that next year’s Maleny Show will be our best yet!” Mr Wallace says.

The Maleny Show has been the southern and central Sunshine Coast hinterland’s largest agricultural show for the past 80 years. This year’s show had to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The grant will be used by the Maleny Show Society to pay for expenses like grounds maintenance, rates, utilities, insurance, and much more to ensure they are able to go ahead next year. I know that many locals, like me, will be happy and relieved to hear that the show will now be able to go ahead in 2021,” Mr Wallace says.

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BAND TOGETHER FOR BRAD Local musicians and the NightQuarter sister venue, Malt Shovel Taphouse band together to help local muso

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live music back, venues back operating at capacity and let’s get back to the business of having a great time together,” said Brad Featuring a HUGE lineup of local musicians: ● Janice Smithers Band ● Nyssa Ray ● Ollie Murk & Eddie Duarte ● Chris Stevenson ● Tony Boyd ● John Veloso + more to be announced!

Owners, Michelle Christoe and Ian Van Der Woude of Malt Shovel Taphouse stated; “We are saddened by what has happened to the entertainment industry during COVID and even more distressed by what has happened to local legend, Brad Rogers.

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COMMUNITY OPINION

Jane Stephens is a USC journalism lecturer, media commentator and writer.

WASTE MOUNTAIN CREATES FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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t is hard to fathom how much food we throw out. Gobsmacking, it is.

Nonsensical. Gluttonous.

OzHarvest, Australia’s leading food rescue organisation, says a third of the average Aussie household bin is food waste.

The federal government says for every five bags of groceries we buy, the content of one will be chucked away.

We are literally creating mountains with the extra milk we bought, which is now past its expiry date, the half-eaten contents of our crisper drawers, and that left-over pasta that no one felt like eating the next day.

And COVID-19 made it worse: as we

locked down, the national bill for wasteful food choices ramped up. The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment says food waste costs our economy a whopping $20 billion annually.

Rabobank’s 2020 Food Waste Report, released this week, shows we added an extra $1 billion in food waste this year, with $1043 worth of perfectly edible food making its way into the average household slop bucket in the past year.

It is as if we thought that if we were going to be forced to be distant from the world, then by George we would use the space and time to cook ourselves silly even if there is no way known we could eat it all.

Sales of self-prepare food kits (a huge food waster, apparently) went through the roof and food delivery services like Uber Eats went gangbusters. Not all of these delicacies ended up in our mouths.

Shockingly, Queensland – which has been less hampered by restrictions than other states – is Australia’s second-biggest food waster behind New South Wales.

We can do better because economically, environmentally and socially, we simply must.

The issue is not just one for the hippies and softies: the federal government in 2016 set a goal for us to halve our food waste by 2030, aligning with United Nations sustainable development goals.

The government is identifying wasteful chinks in the food supply chain, and has plans to bolster the food rescue sector to help the one in five Australians who do not have adequate access to food.

Its stats show a fifth of the water used in agriculture is used to grow food that is ultimately discarded and that throwing away a single burger wastes the same amount of water as having a 90-minute shower.

It also says food waste is a monster greenhouse gas emitter, so gassy once in landfill that it blows a hole into the atmosphere.

While all this sounds as dire as it is disgusting, all is not lost.

We can choose a different behaviour.

We can buy only what we need by making weekly meal plans. We can freeze leftovers, today’s dinner can also be tomorrow’s lunch and we can use older fruit and veg to make soup, stir-fry or pies.

Every person’s effort makes a difference and if nothing else, our wasteful, wanton ways should give us (portion-controlled) food for thought.

Read Jane Stephens’ column at sunshinecoastnews.com.au on Sundays.

The opinions expressed above are those of the authors. These are not the views of My Weekly Preview publishers.

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BECOMING A PUPPY CARER Retirement and the death of a beloved family pet the year before were the reasons behind the choice one Sunshine Coast lady, Inge Fuglestved made to adopt a seeing eye dog.

“Since retiring, I’d often thought about volunteering, but hadn’t come across anything that grabbed me,” Mrs Fuglestved says.

“Then one day I noticed a Seeing Eye Dogs advertisment on Facebook looking for puppy carers. Our lovely poodle had died the year before and we were missing the company of a dog in our house.”

Mrs Fuglestved wasted no time and applied on the spot. “We were excited about the idea of assisting a great cause and I was looking forward to learning new skills.”

In December 2018 , Mrs Fugelstved welcomed her first Seeing Eye Dogs pup, Tiny.

Mrs Fuglestved says caring for a Seeing Eye Dogs puppy is not the same as having a pet and there are some rules about how they are brought up, but the important thing is that you’re not in it on your own.

She says right from the start, a Sunshine Coast puppy development trainer was in regular contact and this made a huge difference.

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A HELPING HAND FOR OUR HOMELESS Vicky Meyer has spent much of 2020 trying to provide the Coast’s homeless population with a bed, toilet and shower. Words: Leigh Robshaw.

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hile many of us rode out COVID isolation working from home in our pyjamas and watching too much Netflix, Vicky Meyer barely stopped to take a breath. She was flat out finding accommodation and basic services for the Sunshine Coast’s hundreds of homeless people, who have done it worse than most.

As executive manager for community services with IFYS (Integrated Family and Youth Service), her passion is helping those

most in need and this year has been extremely tough. When COVID hit, those sleeping rough suddenly found amenities like public toilets, showers and barbecues they ordinarily depended on, closed.

“IFYS stood up and took a lead in conjunction with the Department of Housing and the Sunshine Coast Council,” Ms Meyer says. “We set up a response at Sunshine Coast Stadium for a period of time when COVID was at its height, delivering services for six weeks for 306

people. We provided a one-stop shop for individuals to access a hot meal and a shower, mental health services and financial counselling all under one roof.

“At the height of COVID, we had 15 accommodation arrangements across the Sunshine Coast. In any one night, we were housing over 100 people in motels, hotels, cabins. We took an exclusive lease on the Sunshine Coast Sport and Recreation Centre at Currimundi, which enabled us to support families.

“We’ve seen people who have lost their jobs and their accommodation as a result of COVID. Homelessness is an issue on the Sunshine Coast that has remained fairly hidden until this year.”

Ms Meyer says IFYS has had over 600 reports of rough sleepers on the Coast since the beginning of the year and she loves being in a position where she can help.

“I started my career as a frontline housing officer more years ago than I care to remember and I’ve worked across government and the private sector in all areas of human services delivery.

“I’m really driven by building community capacity and the concept of social justice. My driving force is assisting people to live their best life. I think I have the best job in the world, I feel very privileged to work in the community sector.”

Based in Buderim, Ms Meyer has lived on the Coast for 16 years and travels across the state for her work. With an eleven-yearold daughter of her own, it breaks her heart to see children living on the streets.

“The youth sector is in dire need of support,” she says. “Young people are sleeping rough every night. We run two youth shelters and they are full every night.

There are individuals who live under bridges, sleep on beaches and in sand dunes, occupying spaces under disused buildings. Everybody has known there’s homelessness here but this year has amplified the visibility of homelessness and allowed us to shine a greater lens on it.”

Ms Meyer says a lack of rentals on the Coast has seen families living in their cars.

“During COVID it has been a real eye-opener. Mums and dads are supporting multiple children in cars and tents, trying to get them to school, trying to make sure they have the ability to shower and toilet with local amenities closed. It has been heartbreaking to see. As a mother you want the best for your children.

“Living on the Sunshine Coast I’m really invested in the community I live and work in. We’re predicting an increase in the housing crisis we’re seeing now,” she says.

“There are significant issues in terms of lack of private rentals and low vacancy rates preventing people accessing rentals. We’re predicting the situation will worsen before it gets better in the new year.

“We’re continuing to work with the Department of Housing and the Sunshine Coast Council to identify opportunities. For example we’ve had access to a 40-bed accommodation option that would otherwise have been used for sporting groups and that will provide temporary accommodation through to June next year.

“Housing is a basic human right and people are really struggling at the moment.

It’s not just a state government issue, it’s a community issue. For us, one of the strategies in the new year is to highlight where there are opportunities for the community to invest.

“There are huge numbers of people volunteering and it has really brought out a sense of community spirit. People who may not have otherwise volunteered have really come forward over the last nine months in an amazing outcry of community spirit and really supported us to deliver the services we have this year.”

IFYS staff and volunteers provide Christmas meals to those staying in accommodation and try to make it into a festive day, with 500 hampers filled with donated goods going out to those in need in the next few weeks.

If you’d like to volunteer or offer a donation to IFYS, please call 5438 3000 or visit the website at ifys.com.au.

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BOOKS

RUGBY LEAGUE LEGEND TURNS PUBLISHING KING

Grant Kenny, Wally Lewis, Andrew Slack, Alan Border A new tell-all autobiography from rugby league legend Wally Lewis has become a bestseller before the first copy has even hit the shelves. Written with author/publisher and sports historian, Steve Haddan, the book is a deeply personal look back on a celebrated but challenging life, that reveals rare insight into Lewis’ own feelings of vulnerability.

“This is a warts-and-all version of events on and off the field and I’ve allowed unprecedented access to family archives for never-before-seen photos and memorabilia,” Mr Lewis says.

“On the field I might have become a player that people looked up to, but trust me, there’s been plenty of ups and downs – they’re all in the book and some of them will come as a shock to many.”

Three years in the making, the book is a journey through adversity, triumph, illness and heartbreak. Those closest to Wally – his parents June and Jim, wife Jackie, sons Mitchell and Lincoln and daughter, Jamie-Lee and some of the legends he played alongside and against – offer their take on how a knockabout kid from

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Cannon Hill became a rugby league legend.

“When I was a boy, I thought you had to be superman to play first grade. An impossible dream. What I quickly learnt from my parents at a young age was that dreams don’t become a reality through magic. You have to roll up your sleeves and work at it,” Mr Lewis says.

It traces his humble beginnings as part of a footy-mad family, to his early passion for rugby union, which ironically delivered him to the Valley Diehards in 1978, thus beginning a golden era for the Brisbane rugby league competition.

The agony and ecstasy of his time as a Brisbane Bronco is also revealed, along with his belief master coach Wayne Bennett still holds a grudge against the man universally regarded as rugby league’s greatest ever player. The book also includes first-hand accounts about the early years of State of Origin and memorable tours.

My Life: Wally Lewis is almost sold out, however a third run will be available ahead of the Christmas rush. My Life: Wally Lewis retails for $39.99 in softback at QBD and Dymocks stores.

Britannica All New Kids’ Encyclopedia: What We Know & What We Don’t.

This is an amazing 424-page compendium of knowledge to satisfy curious minds, packed full of incredible facts you can trust from the experts behind Britannica.

Unlike old encyclopedias that are structured from A-Z, this encyclopedia has a narrative arc, telling the story of the world from the beginning of time to the present day and even into the future. The encyclopedia contains all new material, explores a wide range of topics, and is divided into eight chapters by subject: Universe, Earth, Matter, Life, Humans, Ancient & Medieval Times, Modern Times, and Today & Tomorrow.

With 100-plus experts from around the world, and 1000-plus images, including specially commissioned illustrations and photos, the single-volume Kids’ Encyclopedia takes Britannica’s reputation for authentic, trustworthy information and brings it to a whole new audience.

Each spread includes a credit to the expert involved with its creation, and special features highlight some of the most intriguing unsolved puzzles in science, archaeology, history, and engineering.

Britannica Books is a partnership between What on Earth Publishing and Britannica Inc.

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By Trent Dalton Award-winning, recordbreaking, bestselling author of Boy Swallows Universe, Trent Dalton, returns with All Our Shimmering Skies – a glorious novel destined to become another Australian classic.

All Our Shimmering Skies is set in Darwin in 1942. As Japanese bombs rain down, motherless Molly Hook, the gravedigger’s daughter, turns to the sky for guidance. She carries a stone heart inside a duffel bag, next to a map that leads to Longcoat Bob, the deep-country sorcerer who put a curse on her family.

All Our Shimmering Skies is a story about gifts that fall from the sky, curses we dig from the earth and the secrets we bury inside ourselves.

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Colors-One is a photo palette and style editor. It’s a new kind of colour-editing app for photo content created by Dr Tony Vladusich, a former computational neuroscientist.

Colors-One provides users with a simple and powerful toolset that they can intuitively and immediately apply. The app contains several revolutionary features – Auto Tune, Hue Isolation & Contrast Colour – that allow users to

create spectacular colour edits with little time or effort.

Nambour based Dr Vladusich says his research focuses on the computational foundations of human colour perception.

He switched to software development in 2016 in order to translate ideas from colour neuroscience and computer graphics research into software suitable for the Apple ecosystem.

Dr Vladusich says the app’s central design philosophy is to mimic the way the human brain processes colour in order to enable advances in computational colour photography He says we’ve all had the experience of feeling let down when our photos of a glorious sunset fail to capture the majesty of the colours we perceived when taking the photo.

One key goal of ‘computational colour photography’ is to enable users to perceive, in a photo, the scene colours they perceived when taking the photo.

This is a difficult problem because traditional camera sensors, like our own eyes, capture only the colours of reflected and ambient light. The colours we actually perceive in a scene are ‘constructed’ by the brain’s colour processing mechanisms.

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BUSINESS & FINANCE

Darryl Watt, Ord Minnett Buderim.

BANK UPDATE One of the chief concerns for the bank sector this year is that COVID-19 would trigger significant loan defaults. Latest observations around the Australian economy and loan deferrals, however, suggest these risks are subsiding, leading our bank analyst to reduce his loan loss forecasts for the sector. This, along with fewer incremental capital requirements, should see the banks improve their dividends in the coming year, supporting the view that the sector has bottomed.

Putting potential loan losses into perspective, there is no doubt that COVID-19 and the ensuing recession have seen a jump in bad debts and loan losses suffered by the banks. However, the level of bad debts experienced from COVID-19 as a proportion of the loan book is expected to be less than during the global financial crisis (GFC). During the GFC, bad debts at

downgraded its forecast modestly to -4.7 per cent (previously -4.3 per cent).

2) Vaccine trials – In recent weeks, results from vaccine trials have indicated efficacy rates of 90 per cent or higher, boosting the likelihood that in 2021 a vaccine will successfully bring COVID-19 under control and see a return to ‘normal’.

3) Asset quality – This has held up better than expected through the six months to September 2020. Based on results from the September year-end banks (ANZ, National Australia Bank and Westpac), impairments/GLA were on average 7bp better than forecasted by our analyst.

4) Loan deferrals – There has been a rapid decline in business and loan

deferrals, which has dropped from an average of 10 per cent of home loans and 18 per cent of business loans around June/July to an average of five per cent of home loans and four per cent of business loans as of October.

As a result, our bank analyst has revised his loan loss projections. The cumulative level of loan losses across the major banks between FY20 and FY22 is now estimated to be 104bp of GLA versus a previous estimate of 117bp.

Darryl Watt is a representative of Ord Minnett Limited, AFS Licence 237121. This article contains general financial advice only and does not consider your personal circumstances; you should determine its suitability to you.

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1) Domestic economy – Most of the major banks that reported results to September now anticipate a shallower decline in GDP in CY20 than previously projected. ANZ now forecasts GDP declining 4.3 per cent (previously -4.7 per cent), while Westpac (WBC) forecasts a 3.5 per cent decline (previously -five per cent). National Australia Bank (NAB)

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NEWS

SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL’S CHRISTMAS HOURS Sunshine Coast Council will have some changes to hours of service during the festive season. The council’s after-hours emergency call centre will operate 24 hours a day via the customer service number 5475 7272.

Non-urgent matters can be logged any time via the council’s online portal MyCouncil at sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

All customer contact counters and reception desks will close at 2pm on Thursday, December 24 and will re-open on Monday, January 4.

On December 29, 30 and 31 you will still be able to contact the council via phone, web chat, email and web call back.

Development information counters will close from 2pm on December 24 and will reopen on Monday, January 4.

There will be no interruptions to kerbside waste and recycling collections.

Waste collections will be as per normal schedule on all days, including Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Council’s resource recovery facilities will close on Christmas Day but will trade as normal on all other days.

Sunshine Coast Libraries will be closed on public holidays and will be available all other days of the holiday season. Don’t forget the e-library has thousands of online resources to choose from while the library

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is closed. The Sunshine Coast Mobile Library service will close from Monday, December 21 and will resume on January 4.

A great place to visit this Christmas break is the state heritage listed property, Bankfoot House, which dates back to 1868.

The house and heritage precinct are open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3pm, and is closed public holidays.

Bankfoot House will be closed from Christmas Day and will re-open on Friday, January 8.

If you are looking to swap screen time for green time then make your way to Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, open daily between 7am to 6pm. The Rainforest Discovery Centre will be closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day, otherwise open daily between 9.30am to 3.30pm.

Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden at Tanawha is also a great day out, it will be open daily from 7am to 6pm.

The Sippy Creek Animal Pound will operate as normal, open 8.15am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am to noon on Saturdays. The pound will close early on Christmas Eve at 2pm and is closed Sundays and public holidays.

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It is with some concern I write regarding the proposed Caloundra Hub. The proposed sale of the present library site for a multi-storey residential complex will put more pressure on our road infrastructure.

Could it not be kept as green space? There is precious little in the CBD. The intention by government is for higher-density residential development in the CBD and surrounding area. I believe this would lead to a reduction rather than improvement to the amenity and lifestyle.

The removal of car parks, including the current proposed Transit Centre development, will put more pressure on parking in the CBD. One wonders what will happen to the Nutley Street hall as the area is developed.

I think the council would be better to not allow more development in our CBD but to provide amenities for our present population. Keep the library as green space when the library moves to the present council chambers, please.

I loved MWP (03/12) word of the week bildungsroman, though I’m still trying to work out how to drop it into a sentence.

A friend wrote that she’s being thoroughly thwarted at every turn, left, right and centre and is feeling totally discombobulated, another great word.

I think 2020 has left many of us reeling, looking forward to bidding it farewell, surviving the silly season and welcoming in 2021.

A toast to all that was and all we have to look forward to, including the launch of a free daily news website, sunshinecoastnews.com.au, an exciting prospect. Congratulations!

Ann, Alexandra Headland

The world is full of good and bad. But after reading My Weekly Preview (3/12), I believe there’s plenty of good on the Sunshine Coast. The charitable organisations of SunnyKids, 4 Paws, OzHarvest and the council’s ‘Festive Season in My Neighbourhood’ campaign are all spreading the Christmas cheer.

Mooloolaba’s Christmas tree is absolutely beautiful. Also, good to read about Steve Romer, The Event’s Centre’s new GM – what a great choice. I look forward to seeing how he shapes the entertainment style.

Thanks My Weekly Preview for the good news.

Thank you, Larry from Mooloolaba, for your letter in (MWP 19/11) and your comments about light rail. I really don’t know how the council can afford all that many projects they have on the go at the moment.

There is also another issue that concerns me and that is the high-rise unit blocks that are being built along the ‘light rail corridor’ from Maroochydore to Caloundra. There has been very little public/community consultation, but more so stakeholder consultation. The public somehow need to be aware of this.

Suellyne, Maroochydore

Hi Ann, I too am a logophile and took a shine to bildungsroman. But I also have a special place in my heart for one of the longest words in the dictionary (MWP 5/11): hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia!

Rob, Caloundra

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MY OPINION

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IS HUMAN LEADERSHIP THE SECRET TO A HIGH- PERFORMING BUSINESS? The most recent workplace research says that 75 per cent of people who leave their jobs do so because of bad bosses. People don’t quit jobs, they quit bosses.

If you combine this research with the average number of hours spent at work, then you could conclude that our work environment and our leaders do impact our wellbeing and self-worth.

Expert leadership guru Simon Sinek says human leadership is when trust and co-operation thrive internally and that pulling together makes organisations stronger.

In conversations with leaders, I don’t think they realise the responsibility they have on someone’s whole life and self.

We need leaders who can work together and bring out the best in their people’s performance, give them room to innovate, create and allow them to feel safe to be themselves.

With the increased focus on mental health and wellbeing, what are

organisations doing about investing in leaders who are kind and are measured in how they treat others?

Recently Josanne Falla asked her followers what they look for in a leader, and the response from former Noosa mayor Bob Abbot really resonated with me.

“Leadership is the creation and maintenance of safe spaces for people to make good decisions,” he replied.

Why should companies care that their biggest reason for attrition is their bad leaders? Because good leaders take care of their team and this directly reflects on the service they deliver to your customers – as Richard Branson says, clients don’t come first, employees come first.

“Human leadership is when trust and co-operation thrive internally” Your responsibility as an employee is to advocate for yourself, speak up or vote with your feet. As Steve Jobs said, the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it, keep looking and don’t settle.

Remember that leadership is an honour and that your influence can impact the full spectrum of someone’s life. I always try to be the leader that I would follow and one that’s true value is measured by the work they inspire others to do.

Brad Everton Buderim psychologist and author

BE FESTIVE AND MANAGE YOUR STRESS We call it the festive or silly season, but for many among us it can be a stressful time. Reflecting on a difficult year, 2020 has certainly challenged us in many ways.

Other end of year stressors include burnout, added financial pressure, school finishing, extended shared parenting through the holiday period, and some feel lonelier and more depressed if they’re isolated or don’t have family around them. For some, this may be their first Christmas alone after losing a loved one.

And then there’s the expectations to attend end-of-year social gatherings, where we can sometimes feel out of place.

If you are dreading an event because you’re uncomfortable talking to certain people, here are a couple of tips to make the conversation easier: 1. Look for something you have in common. There’s always something about others you will find interesting – your objective is to find out what that is.

2. Look for ways to turn the conversation into fun and have a laugh. If you’re laughing with somebody, you will find the time passes by much quicker.

If managing stress is your biggest issue, the first thing to work on is practising good self-care (this usually is the first to be forgotten during times of difficulty).

Take an extra 10 minutes to grab yourself a quiet coffee, do one push-up (and then another), listen to a meditation or practise deep breathing.

When we are stressed, it’s easy to sweat the small stuff, but doing these little things can make all the difference to how much you let things get to you.

If this year has taught us anything, it’s that we need to value what’s important, including you. Look after yourself and value your health and wellbeing. If this is an area you struggle with because you are always working to look after everyone around you, you are not alone. That’s when you may need to consider getting further support to help you put some strategies in place.

It’s true that this year has been stressful, which means there may be a knock-on effect into the festive season. No matter what triggers are associated with your stress, do your best to maintain a positive attitude.

And remember – if you look after yourself, you’ll be more effective at looking after others. Let’s all aim to move forward into the new year positively – no matter what life throws at us.

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Ashley Robinson can’t keep up with the headlines that seem to contradict the state of the country from one day to the next.

Sami Muirhead likes to call a splade a splade - so don’t tell her it’s called a spork.

am slightly confused most of the time, but recently even more so. I have some elderly neighbours who are simply wonderful people, but have lost some of their mobility so every morning at about 5am when I walk past their driveway, I pick up their paper and leave it on a little table on their porch so they don’t have to go looking for it. I usually read whatever is on the front page before I put it down, so here is the confusing part – headlines.

One day it was a tourism boom with the borders being sprung open, then the next day the unemployment rate is starting to rocket heading for record highs, then the next day a spending spree before Christmas has turned our economy around with record sales.

I hope you are now confused as well. It’s a bit like Federal Parliament, where the Opposition has bleated on about how the government should extend JobSeeker but on the other hand, whined about the deficit and budget blowout. In my view, you can’t have it both ways.

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outsourcing ground staff and making a small army of employees redundant. Is it possible our union movement had something to do with that decision and possibly Holden closing down as well?

We are a country representing the definition of oxymoron. We want everything possible but appear not to want to work for it, but when someone else does it, we blow up. Unless of course you are a fruit picker, then we are happy to let someone else do it while we cop JobSeeker?

I am also confused when I look on Seek, seeing pages and pages of employers looking for staff and can’t find them, but on the other hand retailers, car dealers, motorcycle dealers, jet ski sales are all through the roof. Unemployment figures continue to rise, but no one can find staff.

It is the weirdest set of circumstances and I wish I had the answers because it seems no one is ever happy, not in this country anyway. Imagine if we lived in Bali where there are no tourists but no welfare – then we would have something to whine about. If I could solve even part of it I would happily dance with joy, but hey I am not allowed to that either.

f you want to shake up Christmas lunch this year, I have a good debate for your table that revolves around ‘splade’ or ‘spork’. I always call a splade a splade. I refer to the kitchen utensil that is a hybrid of a fork and a spoon. Fierce debate has erupted in my life with workmates and my kids as to what we call the utensil.

I grew up in the ’80s eating my cut-up rockmelon with a splade and washing it down with a glass of Tang. How fabulous was Tang? It is the reason I have fillings, but geez it tasted great. Our splades were long and not fancy. I know many of you still have small splades that lie in velvet lined boxes that only come out for posh meals.

The splade was actually invented by an Aussie in the ’40s. Yet another brilliant Australian invention such as the clothesline, the goon box, the winged keel and the bikini. To add to the controversy, some spell it splade and others spell it ‘splayd’. Either way, it is a brilliant invention and makes me very happy indeed when I use it in bed to eat fried rice. Pure joy!

But this newcomer, the ‘spork’, is threatening to take over. I think this new

Ashley Robinson is the manager of Alex Surf Club and the chairman of the Sunshine Coast Falcons.

novelty name is just that. It rhymes with dork and it has no place in my cutlery draw. So, if you want to throw out a hand grenade at the Christmas table, ask the question: is it a splade or a spork? Then run and eat the rest of the pavlova while they are all fighting.

And if food is the key to your man’s heart, then consider going to glam new restaurant at Maroochydore, Market Bistro.

The European-inspired bistro has chef Tony Kelly’s famous mushroom soup on the menu. Fifteen years ago, my friend would buy this soup in a takeaway container, go home, warm it up and serve it to her then boyfriend and pretend she had whipped up the mushy masterpiece.

Scotty was so smitten he proposed and when he finally found out he had been tricked we all feared the worst. Luckily, their love proved strong enough to survive.

It gives you an insight into the soulstrengthening power of this soup.

My poor husband still married me after I served him my homemade pumpkin soup that still had the skin of the vegetable in it and caused him a gagging fit. Who knew you were meant to cut the skin off?

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The solar eclipse encourages you to eat well and get your body moving via a gym membership, a new exercise program or a vigorous workout in the great outdoors. Then, Saturn and Jupiter shift into your ‘money-fromothers zone’.

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Saturn shifts into your partnership zone on Thursday, so over the coming year you could end a relationship that’s no longer working, With Jupiter also jumping into your partnership zone, aim to be more positive towards loved ones.

Have you been having problems with a relative? Monday night’s eclipse signals a fresh start involving a domestic matter. Mercury and Venus also encourage you to hold out the olive branch of peace as you crank up your diplomatic skills.

Mercury, Venus and the solar eclipse activate your communication and neighbourhood zone as you make plans to study, teach, travel or do community service in the coming year. Some lucky singles could also find their soulmate online.

After a stressful year (and a frantic Christmas), are you feeling tired and fragile? Saturn and Jupiter shift into your domestic zone, so plan to spend the weekend at home, complete with yummy food, relaxing music and your favourite books or TV shows.

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This week, you’re ready to flirt and have fun as Mercury, Venus and the solar eclipse all light up your sign!

With Saturn and Jupiter moving into your education and communication zone, you could find yourself studying, teaching or publishing.

Prepare for a busy week of endings and beginnings. It’s the last few days that Jupiter and Saturn (your power planet) will be travelling through your sign for many years. Make sure you capitalise on any lucky opportunities that appear.

For the first time since 1962, Jupiter and Saturn both transit into your sign.

It’s a momentous week as the world heads into a mini Age of Aquarius, where the primary focus is on community, diversity, equality and change.

Saturn shifts into your self-reflection zone, so do your best to consolidate your strengths and work on your weaknesses over the next few years.

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The times are changing and so are you! Saturn moves into your career zone on Thursday, so get serious about your professional ambitions.

Then Jupiter shifts into your career zone on Saturday, which bodes well for a promotion.

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LINDSAY GARDENS LADIES SHOW THEY CARE A Buderim group gives joy to local children. WORDS: Caitlin Zerafa.

“We try to send them every three months and this is our lot for Christmas,” 97-year-old Joyce Rummell says. “We’ve got 130 teddies and five cot blankets and three large blankets.”

The project has been going for more than a decade, and this year alone the group has made more than 400 bears.

“I manage to make two a week,” Ms Rummell says.

“It’s good therapy for us ladies.”

Ms Rummell says the bears are colourful and happy, with no two the same.

“Not one is the same, they are all different and all with little bows around their necks,” she says.

“Most of our ladies are in their nineties and they are marvellous the way they knit and sew”

Joyce Rummell, Patti House and Carol Stokes are part of a group of ladies who knit care bears to help children receiving medical care

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Carol Stokes sews each bear a face, something she says gives each teddy its own personality.

“The ladies knit them, and I stuff them and sew them up and give them a personality,” she says.

At age 89, Patti House says the project is a way for everyone involved to socialise and give back to the community.

“Most of our ladies are in their nineties and they are marvellous the way they knit and sew, absolutely wonderful,” Ms House says.

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get together every Wednesday and Friday for two hours and we all do the knitting and have a cup of coffee.

“We are just so friendly with one another and a lot of us are widows now and we like to do something where we can give back to the community.”

Ms Stokes says once donated to Wishlist, the care bears are then distributed across the region and the feedback they receive makes it worth the effort.

“They go to the hospitals, the ambulances, the police, the fire brigade and other hospitals even as far as Brisbane.

“I had to get the ambulance out the other week for my partner and I’ve got a messy little corner with bears and wool and stuffing and the ambulance driver said ‘this is wonderful and they really do work, they will settle a child down really quick’.

“We get some beautiful letters from people.”

The Lindsay Gardens group is always looking for donations of stuffing and wool, which can be dropped off at the village on Lindsay Road, Buderim.

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The Lioness Club of Coolum will host the annual Coolum Twilight Markets in Tickle Park every Friday from now until January 22, 2021. The markets have been running since 1992, raising more than $500,000 for local charities and organisations.

The markets will run from 4pm to 8pm.

Anyone wishing to have a stall can call 0417 788 907.

Meet-ups facilitate connection and fun. WORDS: Caitlin Zerafa.

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local entrepreneur with a passion for bringing joy to the lives of others is hosting a range of events in December for those looking to connect with others or who are unable to be with loved ones.

Nathan L’Estrange began the Kindness Collective in early 2017 to give others the feeling of family and connectedness.

“The motivation initially was a bit more of a mental health focus,” Mr L’Estrange says. “It just connections – everybody needs friendships; everyone needs to feel like they have people they can rely on when things get tough.

“I’ve got a lot of very close friends and family I can rely on and I guess I started it because I recognised not everybody has that.”

Through the Kindness Collective he organises group events such as monthly paddle boarding and hiking, usually attracting up to 50 people. “Anything that can bring a bit of joy to people’s lives is my underlying motivation.”

Realising his work needed to go beyond organising meet-ups, Mr L’Estrange spent two years developing the

board game Listen Up, which he hopes will make a thoughtful Christmas present.

“I realised I can be there to facilitate events and make sure people are connecting, but I wanted to create a resource to allow people to have that for themselves and share that with their own friends and family,” he says.

“Listen Up is basically a conversation board game that builds really deep relationships between people and encourages a lot of vulnerability and open sharing in a really fun and playfully competitive way.

“A lot of families play it with their teenage kids.”

Find Listen Up at listenupgame.com.

Visit the Kindness Collective Facebook page for event details.

Kindness Collective December events: December 12 and 27 – Stand-up paddle event on Maroochy River.

December 18 to 20 – three-day hike in Lamington National Park.

December 25 – Family Christmas in Cotton Tree park.

Every Monday – Free community yoga class at Nelson Park, Alexandra Headland.

MAKING A SPLASH Construction of the new Nambour Splash Park at Nambour Aquatic Centre is now underway.

The $2.65 million upgrade includes two water slides and a children’s zerodepth splash zone play area with two toddler slides, as well as 30 new car parking spaces. The pool will remain open during construction, which is expected to be completed by June 2021.

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FUN FOR THE KIDS The annual Alex Kids Christmas event is happening in Buhk Park on December 13.

The event is organised by the Alexandra Headland Community Association (AHCA) in conjunction with the Alex Surf and Rotary clubs.

AHCA’s Josie Ryan says the event, which is now in its eight year, has been changed for 2020 to bring joy to local children in hourly sessions.

“Predominantly it is a chance for kids to say hi to Santa, and to each receive a small gift from one of his elves, and to have a socially distanced photograph taken with a beach background,” she says.

“We have also booked a number of fun fair rides.”

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POLICE BRIEFS With the festive season nearly upon us, ‘tis the season for online scams.

The Financial and Cyber Crime Group is reminding locals to be aware of Grinch-like scammers and fake websites.

Detective Inspector Vince Byrnes says scammers often set up a fake online stores with products at “too-good-to-betrue” prices to attempt to trick shoppers into buying stock they don’t have.

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“We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again and again: be very wary of shopping websites that don’t use secure payment methods and offer big discounts for direct payment into accounts.

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f Yandina’s Col Nation had not injured his back 30 years ago, he may not have discovered his love for painting.

After rupturing a spinal disc while unpacking the dishwasher, forcing him to stop working for his carpet cleaning business, it was Mr Nation’s wife who suggested he take up a hobby.

“I was literally lying on the floor because my back was so bad and my wife Rose brought home some paints and suggested I have a go.”

Mr Nation says he tried watercolours

and oil paint, but it was acrylic paint that gave him the colour depth he wanted “without the smell”.

The keen surfer captures what he sees out on the water in his paintings. “I think I can express the movement because I surf, and I understand how it works.

“I paint for fun and hopefully this sense of fun is passed on to those who see my art.”

Mr Nation will do a painting demonstration at the Twilight Art Market at Yandina Art and Framing on December 11.

Reopening of Walan Street, Mooloolaba I would like to thank the community for its patience and co-operation over the past few months, especially the businesses and residents located near the temporarily closed section of Walan Street. I am pleased to announce that Walan Street between Venning and Smith streets has reopened to through traffic. It is expected that all four lanes of Walan Street, two lanes in each direction, will open in early 2021, weather and site conditions permitting.

The new Mooloolaba 700-space car park will open in time for Christmas There are only a few weeks until the new eight-storey car park opens, in time for Christmas, weather and site conditions permitting. Construction will remain intensive over the next few weeks as we push to open the car park. The construction team will return to work following the Christmas and New Year

break to finalise the streetscaping works and the retail tenancies on First Avenue.

Christmas Carols at Kawana Surf Club Kawana Carols by the Beach is back this year on Sunday, December 20.

Entertainment will be in full swing from 3pm, including live music, food, kids’ entertainment and lots more. I encourage families to bring blankets and picnic chairs and spread themselves out ready to singalong.

Season’s greetings Wishing all residents a Merry Christmas, an absolutely fantastic holiday, good health and my very best wishes for the New Year! While we can’t celebrate New Year’s Eve in our usual Mooloolaba style this year, many wonderful restaurants and venues will still be open, so if you’re planning to head out on New Year’s Eve, I encourage you to support our local businesses and apply COVID-safe practices.

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STUDENTS HAVE BIG PLANS FOR GARDEN

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tudents from Coolum Beach Christian College have been busy turning an “eyesore” into a visible and edible feast, establishing a seedling to salad program into their curriculum.

Principal Terry Hornby says the project has enhanced the students’ learning this year. “There was a large tongue of land jutting out of the bush into the campus which was covered with rocks and no real growth at all and was a real eyesore,” Mr Hornby says.

“We had to do something about it and so we thought we’d make it into a lush learning environment for the students as well as a lush living environment for native animals and plants.

“The students had to submit the design for the area, so several classes sat down and walked over the land and did measurements. The first thing they did was learn how landscape design works.”

Mr Hornby says the rocky, cliff-like terrain has been cut into terraced steps, landscaped and filled with plants.

“The students did the research into the plants they wanted, they did the composting and all the planting. We’ve got about six garden beds there.

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“Then the next level up we have started planting native trees to attract birds and insects, especially bees.

“They planted lots of vegies and lettuce … [they have harvested] at least one crop and taken them up to the kitchen, washed them, made lunch and ate them and they’ll keep doing that.

“Once the gardens are more established we’re hoping to start doing surveys of native fauna coming into the area.”

The school also has plans for a turtle pond and yarning circle in the future.

Funding for the garden was helped along by a federal government grant.

A new multi-sport playing field, 113 extra car parks and lighting have been unveiled as part of the $2.7 million upgrade of the Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex.

Mayor Mark Jamieson says the new eastern field is the first of its kind for the complex, with the facility home to an estimated 11,500 players and supporters.

“Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex caters for AFL, soccer and netball, at all levels, from junior competitors to elite competition,” Mayor Jamieson says.

“This is the first multi-use field for the complex, providing a flexible option for use by any code, complementing our existing AFL and soccer fields.”

The new field features sport lighting, hybrid turf around the goal square, player interchange and coaches boxes, behind goal netting, drainage and automated irrigation, earth mounds for spectator viewing and landscaping.

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FUNDING BOOST FOR MOBILE RECEPTION Mobile phone reception will stay available for longer in the Sunshine Coast hinterland if the power goes out during or after natural disasters, thanks to a major new investment by the federal government.

Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace says the government is funding Telstra to extend the battery back-up at the mobile phone tower on MalenyKenilworth Road between Conondale and Kenilworth, to provide a minimum of 12 hours of back-up power.

“The Australian Communications and Media Authority’s report into the impact of the 2019-20 summer bushfires on telecommunications networks found that 88 per cent of outages were caused by power outages rather than direct fire damage,” Mr Wallace cays.

“Extending the battery life of this remote mobile phone tower will increase telecommunications resilience in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.”

The hinterland tower is one of 467 across Australia benefiting from the national $13.2 million investment, which is part of the $37.1 million Strengthening Telecommunications Against Natural Disasters package.

SCHOOL HELPS INSPIRE ITS YOUNG ARTISTS WORDS: Lily M and Miranda B

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tudents from North Arm State School have been learning to develop their artistic skills through the GENAS art program, which takes them through a journey of colour and creation.

The program is run by Margaret Killip, who is extremely passionate about what she does best – teaching kids a variety of artistic techniques, such as collages, watercolour and acrylic painting, pastel artwork and cute clay creations.

Ms Killip says she gets great satisfaction from seeing how proud the students are of the artwork they have created.

“I love to see what the kids produce. I love to see their art when it’s finished. It makes me smile,” Ms Killip says.

GENAS stands for Growing Excellence in North Arm Students, which the art program does by

extending students’ knowledge in art and creativity.

“The more they do it the more confident every child becomes.

“I give the children the topic of

“GENAS stands for Growing Excellence in North Arm Students” the art and show them the techniques of how to do it and they always end up with wonderful and different creations that they are proud of.”

This story was written by students at North Arm State School as part their unit on learning how to write news articles.

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Dacre Danes hopes to help other bullying victims speak up. WORDS: Caitlin Zerafa.

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here is one statistic that shakes Caloundra author and anti-bullying advocate Dacre Danes to his core, and he hopes sharing his story will help prevent more deaths.

“Suicide and bullying go hand in hand and get swept under the rug a lot,” Mr Danes says. “The figures and statistics at the moment are that we are losing one primary school a year to bullying and suicide.

“That really struck a cord with me; it’s shocking.”

Earlier this year, the 37-year-old released his semifictional novel Danyon based on a 20-year-old surfer who suffers from bullying.

“The book … is a lot of other people’s stories woven together. It’s a very confronting book,” he says. “It’s about what’s happening in the mind when you’re bullied.

“If you’re bullied for a long period of time you get a complex and you lose your freedom of choice to speak up.

“A lot of people don’t know that it’s okay to be vulnerable.”

Mr Danes hopes that sharing parts of his own story will inspire people to understand everyone has their own gift they bring to the world.

“It’s good to know there’s authenticity there when I’m speaking out and telling people, yes I was bullied and yes I survived suicide when I was a young person.

“Everyone has a gift and some people don’t recognise that when they are being bullied.”

As a surfer, scuba diver and fashion photographer, Mr Danes’ passion for writing began young and he says he is already in the process of writing a follow-up novel.

“I’ve been a writer since I was a young kid; my parents bought me a typewriter when I was 10.”

Mr Danes recently came on board as an ambassador for Australian bullying prevention charity Bully Zero, releasing a podcast called Bullrush for November’s national Anti-Bullying Week.

“I just want to be a voice for the suffering on the Coast,” he says.

“It’s more about hope and to bring to people’s attention that what you say to someone is really important. Once sentence can end someone’s life.”

He recently attended the 2020 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference on the Gold Coast and is working with Caloundra MP Jason Hunt to organise a local event to raise awareness.

Danyon is available in local bookstores and on Amazon.

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Mooloolaba Rotarian Leo Smith, vice-president Graham Lukins and youth director Peter Bell selling raffle tickets at Kawana Shoppingworld

ROTARY RAFFLE IS ON Enter the draw to help Currimundi Special School. WORDS: Caitlin Zerafa.

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ooloolaba Rotary is holding its annual Christmas Trailer Raffle at Kawana Shoppingworld this festive

season.

The total prize pool is worth more than $8000, and raffle proceeds will be donated to Currimundi Special School to help purchase several bicycles needed by for students.

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“Bike riding has many benefits for students as it not only provides students with physical exercise, but also provides them with an opportunity to learn skills that they will be able to use in their life after they have left school,” Currimundi Special School head of students services Steven Crawford says.

“Bike riding also gives students independence and choices in their lives, with regards to their recreation and leisure pursuits.”

Mooloolaba Rotary’s youth director Peter Bell says he hopes the club will raise enough for a dual-rider bike.

“We are particularly keen to donate a Tigermoth Dual Rider, which is a side-byside cycle that was developed to allow parallel riding by two people.

“This style of bike is particularly useful for students who have vision impairment and who cannot ride independently.”

Rotary members will be selling tickets every day, including on weekends and Thursday nights from now until the raffle is drawn on December 24. Tickets can also be purchased online at mooloolabarotary.org by clicking on the ‘2020 Christmas Trailer Raffle’ link.

Prizes include a new trailer filled with electrical and household goods with the runner-up to win a family travel and entertainment package.

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“I encourage families to bring blankets and picnic chairs and spread themselves out ready to sing along,” division four councillor Joe Natoli says.

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ENDEAVOUR LIVE STREAMS ALL-ABILITIES EVENT For the first time in its 10-year history, the Endeavour Foundation’s all-abilities Battle of the Bands went live to the world.

Coinciding with International Day of People with Disability, 184 performers with disabilities showed off their talents in the live-streamed event.

Bokarina’s Lakeside Legends band (pictured) did a take on the Gloria Gaynor classic I Will Survive, changing the lyrics to relate to the COVID pandemic.

“It was fun writing our song but singing it was more fun,” Lakeside Legends lead singer Eden Portelli says.

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LOCAL AUTHOR’S ILLUMINATING CONTRIBUTION TO ANTHOLOGY

Cr Rick Baberowski Division One (Banya, Baringa, Beerburrum, Beerwah, Bells Creek, Bribie Island North, Caloundra West, Coochin Creek, Corbould Park, Gagalba, Glass House Mountains, Landsborough, Little Mountain, Meridan Plains, Nirimba, Peachester)

Bianca Millroy’s short story is part of a new collection of work based on lighthouses. WORDS: Caitlin Zerafa.

Sunshine Coast author Bianca Millroy has contributed to the newly released book Lighthouse – An Anthology

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former Caloundra Lighthouse tour guide is taking her fascination with lighthouses to the next level as an editor and contributor to a newly published anthology.

Now a freelance writer, Bianca Millroy

is excited about the release of Lighthouse – An Anthology.

“This is a collection of fantasy, sci-fi, dystopian, paranormal, romance, crime and historical fiction short stories from established and emerging Australian authors,” Ms Millroy says.

“Each of the 15 stories is set in a lighthouse – some are real lighthouses that readers will recognise, others are imagined.”

Ms Millroy’s contributed story The Solitary Light is an excerpt from her unpublished manuscript that was shortlisted for the 2020 Queensland Literary Awards.

Her manuscript, set at a lighthouse on South Solitary Island off New South Wales, is a combination of historical fiction, Australian gothic and magic realism, telling of a lightkeeper’s estranged daughter returning home in the 1930s.

The manuscript was formed as part of her Master of Professional Practice in Creative Writing, which she earned in 2018 from the University of the Sunshine Coast.

“I travelled to the island by helicopter as part of my research for the book,” Ms Millroy says.

“This degree, particularly the research and practise-based skills, enabled me to complete the manuscript less than a year after graduating.”

She says the idea for the anthology, organised by authors Kylie Fennell and Chris Foley, came out of a conversation at the Queensland Writers Centre’s GenreCon conference in Brisbane.

“Seeing our hard work come to fruition after months of writing and editing, largely during COVID-19 lockdown, has shown me the power words have to bring people together.”

Lighthouse – An Anthology is available in print or as an eBook.

If you’re spending the holidays locally this year, why not take a day trip to Caloundra and the Glass House Mountains area.

Caloundra Regional Gallery will have an exciting new exhibition called Constructing Landscape: urban visions, which will feature a delightful collection of artworks from regional and national muralists and street artists. Plus, the kids will love the art trail and there’s a free art bag for children aged four to 12.

What about a good old-fashioned game of skittles, quoits, Jenga or jump rope? Why not challenge the family to a game these holidays at Bankfoot House! You can bring a picnic and relax in the garden with stunning views of the Glass House Mountains, the kids can make a mini Cobb & Co coach to take home and you can also take a free guided tour and learn all about Bankfoot House.

Pop into Beerwah and let the kids try out Turner Park, with its 8.5-metre-tall multi-level play tower, toddler play area, all-abilities carousel, flying fox and more.

Then head to the historic town of Landsborough (Pioneer and Skippy Parks are not far away), wander along the emerging Cribb Street, grab a coffee, explore the quaint shops, Instagram the mural painted by local artist Claire Matthews (known as Fuzeillear) and check out the awesome Landsborough Museum.

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aloundra City Private School Year three student Zoe Paxevanos has already started her entrepreneurial journey, harnessing her love of fishing into a card game for children.

Zoe Paxevanos with her father Rob

The nine-year-old is passionate about sustainability and ensuring fishing continues into the future.

After speaking to her father Rob, who hosts Fishing Australia, Zoe came up with In Between Bites, a family game which also educates people on the importance of releasing unsustainable catches.

“Everybody knows to let little fish go, but our biggest fish lay millions of eggs so it’s good to put them back too,” Zoe says.

“I am hoping my game helps kids learn good habits and hopefully it ‘catches’ on with oldies.

“There’s lots of other cool messages in the game and to help families look after our fish stocks, and it’s fun to play.”

Mr Paxevanos says he always teaches Zoe the rules and regulations on fishing sizes when the two are out on the water.

“It’s great that Zoe is being proactive.

I’ve always explained our biggest fish are not only the best breeders, they also lead smaller fish during migrations, so it’s really good to put them back even

when you are allowed to keep them,” he says.

Caloundra City Private School head of junior school Gabrielle Frisby says it is wonderful to see the entrepreneurial and creative skills developing in the school’s young students.

“Zoe has shown such incredible initiative to develop such a fantastic game with an important message for families, particularly coming up to the school holidays where more and more people will be out fishing,” Mrs Frisby says.

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Each year, the Quota Club of Caloundra runs a reading program in to help students at Caloundra and Currimundi primary schools improve their literacy skills.

Known as QuoCKa (Quota Cops Kids Altogether) Reading, Quota volunteers read to students and supply the school with funds to purchase one book for each Year two child and a few for the school library.

QuoCKa volunteer co-ordinator Lesley Bonney says each student is also given a quokka soft toy to join them in the weekly reading session in the library.

“The volunteers and the students chat about the book, story and characters.

“It’s a pleasant 30 minutes of reading and bonding with children [and] it’s highly enjoyed by the volunteers as much as the students.”

Despite a short hiatus to the program during the middle of the year, Ms Bonney says it has been a successful 2020.

The program is made possible thanks to sponsors and donations from regular Bunnings barbecues.

“We are very grateful for our sponsors; without them the program wouldn’t be.”

While volunteer numbers for the program are adequate, Ms Bonney says with the growing Caloundra region there is a possibility for the need to increase in 2021.

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KAWANA WATERS VIEW CLUB CELEBRATES 27 YEARS OF GIVING

Jenny Broderick

Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce president

With the holidays upon us, we are excited that the borders are opening and the restrictions are beginning to ease.

We invite you to come and soak in the grandeur of Glasshouse Country over the holiday period. Visit our local Christmas artisan markets, journey through the Glasshouse Country Christmas Trail, learning new things about our culture and heritage, take a Glasshouse Country Tour, join our local chocolateir for a class, climb a mountain or find a trail, visit Australia Zoo, visit our local cafes for a cool drink and icecream, buy some local produce, and much more. Come for a drive and support our local businesses throughout this holiday period.

As a chamber and greater business community, we are looking forward a bright and productive 2021, as we continue to collaborate, connect and advocate on behalf of our local businesses and community.

Stay safe, and we wish you a very Merry Christmas.

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Kawana Waters VIEW Club recently celebrated its 27th anniversary at IRT Parklands Leisure Village in Meridan Plains.

The club’s Michelle Martin says the celebration for club members and special guests included entertainment by the Meridan State College junior choir and senior school dancers. “A beautiful meal was prepared and served by the Caloundra Meals on Wheels,” Ms Martin adds.

“Our major fundraising raffle, donated by local artist John Sumpton, and gourmet hamper was drawn, as well as lots of lucky door prizes.

“Our birthday cake was cut and served, and this ended an enjoyable and happy day.”

VIEW Clubs across Australia are marking 60 years of raising money to help children in need through the Smith Family.

“The Smith Family representative was our guest speaker, updating the ongoing success of Learning for Life programs nationally and especially on the Sunshine Coast, especially during this challenging year with continued strong student results and increased needs to meet more families,” Ms Martin says.

“Kawana Waters VIEW Club currently sponsors five Learning for Life students.”

Kawana Waters View club meets monthly, with regular social functions to fundraise.

New members and guests are always welcome.

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BUSI N ESS E X PERTS

It’s best not to talk to anyone about your legal advice – why?

‘Legal professional privilege’ refers to the confidentiality of all information communicated between a lawyer and client. In effect, it means that anything said between a lawyer and client is protected from being forcibly revealed in court proceedings.

The concept of legal professional privilege exists so that clients can be free to discuss all issues with their lawyer, to obtain the best legal representation possible. It also exists to ensure lawyers are free to give fulsome advice to a client, so that a client can be aware of all risks and benefits without fear their opponent could also be provided that information.

It is important that you don’t inadvertently waive legal professional privilege by explaining your actions were based on the advice of your lawyer. To do so to the opposing party, in a public, or in a court forum means that your privilege may be waived, and your lawyer could be forced to give evidence about whether or not that advice was really provided or not.

Legal professional privilege is intended to preserve the confidential nature of all communications between a lawyer and client so that there is confidence in the legal system.

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Do I need to get Probate?

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

We are often asked about the need to obtain a Grant of Probate to administer an estate.

The decision to obtain a Grant of Probate is usually made after the assets of the estate have been identified. It is not always needed.

Probate is the process through which the court confirms the Will is valid and gives the Executor authority to deal with the estate assets.

There are costs with obtaining a Grant of Probate. The executor needs to consider: • the size of the estate; and • the certainty of whether the executor has the ‘last valid Will’.

To apply for a Probate, there are a series of steps required including advertising and serving notice on the Public Trustee.

Although there is no set time period within which Probate needs to be applied for, typically it should be done as soon as reasonably possible.

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What is the JobMaker Hiring Credit scheme?

How to start a property investment portfolio

The JobMaker Hiring Credit provides incentives for employers to hire younger workers. Like JobKeeper, JobMaker is a wage subsidy paid to employers at a fixed rate.

The scheme applies for workers hired between October 7, 2020 to October 6, 2021. Employers will receive: • $200 per week to hire workers aged between 16 and 29.

• $100 per week to hire workers aged between 30 and 35.

Workers will be eligible only if they have been receiving JobSeeker, Youth Allowance or the Parenting Payment for at least one of the three months prior to their date of employment and work a minimum of 20 hours per week.

The scheme applies only to new hires.

Workers who are already employed at a business don’t qualify.

Registrations open from December 7 and employers don’t need to be registered at the time they hire the employee in order to be eligible. Registration can occur at any time before a claim is made.

The majority of wealthy people will tell you that property is an easy – yet guaranteed – way to make money. But not everyone has the cash reserves to buy their first investment and kickstart their property portfolio.

Luckily, there is a quicker, smarter way to invest in property that doesn’t require you to save an up-front deposit or wait until the home loan is paid off and be debt-free.

Many people don’t realise they can access the ‘useable equity’ that’s been accumulating in their home for years simply through paying the mortgage.

Equity is the difference between what the house is worth and what is owed on it. That money is yours, not the bank’s.

As an example, a house worth $750,000 with a $450,000 loan has $300,000 of total equity. Keeping 20 per cent (conservatively), or $150,000, of equity in the home loan leaves $150,000 of useable equity. Rather than just sitting there, it could go towards a tax-deductible deposit for an investment property.

This means an investor would have a safe 20 per cent equity buffer on the home they live in but now own a second property that’s paying for itself with the rental return and going up in value – which is a great start to building an investment portfolio you can retire on.

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MYTHBUSTING WITH SHARK GURUS

MARY VALLEY RATTLER INTRODUCES NEW ‘SUNDOWNER’ SUMMER SUNSET EXPRESS The historic Mary Valley Rattler has introduced a new Summer Sunset Express service to celebrate the imminent arrival of summer.

Passengers will be able to enjoy a sundowner as the heritage train steams through the spectacular countryside of the Mary Valley.

The Summer Sunset Express service will run on Saturdays through to January 30. The new service departs Gympie at 3pm, travels through the Mary Valley to Amamoor, and then returns to Gympie at 6pm.

The $85 adult fare includes an on-board beverage and an antipasto tasting plate. Kids enjoy a snack pack and popper and an activity pack to keep them entertained on their journey for $55.

There is also the opportunity to travel

in the iconic first class Club Car, where passengers enjoy priority boarding, a meet and greet with the drivers and access to the verandah to capture great summer sunset pictures. An on-board beverage trolley service is available.

“There’s nothing like steaming through the stunning Mary Valley at any time but a leisurely late summer afternoon is even more special,” says the Rattler’s general manager Mike Green.

“We are excited to be able to offer a second service over the summer season,” he says. “This service allows people to spend the day as they wish and still be back at their home or accommodation in time for dinner.”

Bookings are essential.

Visit maryvalleyrattler.com.au.

It’s the summer of sharks at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast The Mooloolaba aquarium is giving guests the opportunity to sink their teeth into the world of these fascinating sea creatures during the school holidays.

Visitors can discover all there is to know about the 11 different shark species at the aquarium through a range of activities focusing on myth-busting, conservation, shark safety, fun facts and more.

Each day of the school holidays, one of SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast’s resident shark gurus will be chatting with guests about all things sharkrelated from 10am to 3pm. Guests can venture below the surface in the famous 80-metre-long Ocean Tunnel to get up close with sharks of all shapes and sizes including Honey the Leopard Shark, Winnie the Wobbegong and Huey, Patches and Pallas the three giant Grey Nurse Sharks.

Visitors aged 14 and above can take their jawsome day out to the next level, by venturing inside the tank with SEA

LIFE Sunshine Coast’s new Shark Dive Xtreme experience. In addition to new signage with fun facts about sharks, there will be competitions where guests can go into the draw to win a range of prizes. Guests can guess the number of real shark teeth in the jar or snap a photo of themselves in SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast’s giant Megalodon Jaws to win.

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast wants to give people the opportunity to learn more about these magnificent marine creatures, which are often misunderstood, and are under threat from overfishing, the demand for shark products and habitat destruction.

During the Queensland school holidays, SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast will be open seven days per week from 9am to 5pm (last entry 4pm). All visitors must pre-book their tickets online in advance.

Visit sealifesunshinecoast.com.au for updates, tickets, opening hours and health and safety information.

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HOLIDAY FUN

EXPERIENCE THE MAGICAL WORLD OF CRAZY SCIENCE Take a wild ride with your host Richard Scholes through The Magical World of Crazy Science – the ultimate in science on stage for all ages. No other science show is presented by a world-recognised, multi award-winning entertainer, magician and visual artist who is also a scientist and teacher.

Crazy Science incorporates science, magic, comedy, mime and music. See giant columns of elephant toothpaste, high-flying toilet paper, zooming smoke rings and the incredible magic of polymers and gigantic bubbles, which must be seen to be believed.

Add this to a hilarious mix of worldclass, award-winning interactive magic and a DJ spinning the music and sound effects and you have the world’s most engaging science show.

Over the years, The Magical World of Crazy Science has surprised and entertained thousands of kids and adults alike.

Some of the reactions have included: “What a unique spin on science and a creative way to deliver it, we were all left speechless!”

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“Have no doubt, Crazy Science is a sensational kids’ show. It’s fun, interesting and educational all at the same time.”

The Magical World of Crazy Science was born, combining outrageous science experiments, magic comedy, mime and music with more than 3000 successful shows in Australia and overseas, inspiring and engaging children with the magic that is science.

Venue 114, 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina – Thursday January 14, 10am Tickets: $15 from venue114.com.au.

There’s nothing like the thrill of racing down the twists and turns of a waterslide and the anticipation of the splash that awaits at the bottom. There is only one place on the Sunshine Coast where you can experience the rush of a 120-metre dynamic hydro slipslide – Thrill Hill. Operating since 1979, Thrill Hill has built a reputation as one of the Sunshine Coast’s best days out. Not only can you enjoy non-stop sliding action, but the venue also has covered barbecue and picnic facilities and a kiosk full of delicious snacks to keep you energised. If you want to take the thrill to the next level, enquire about night sliding or bring along friends and family for a birthday or Christmas party.

Thrill Hill, 74 Schubert Road, Woombye.

Visit thrillhillwaterslides.com.

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ROOM ON THE BROOM The witch and her cat are flying happily on their broomstick – until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. A helpful dog, bird and frog find the witch's lost things, and they all hop on the broom for a ride. But this broomstick's not meant for five and – CRACK – the broom snaps in two!

When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch?

And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone?

Ages 3-8 Date : Sat 23 Jan 6pm | Sun 24 Jan 12pm & 2pm Tickets : $22.50 Group 6+ Price: $17.50 per ticket

THE 91-STOREY TREEHOUSE Andy and Terry's Treehouse has reached an amazing 91 Stories!

It's now more fantastically dangerous than ever, with a deserted desert island, a whirlpool, and a giant spider!

Ages 6+ Date : Friday 5 March 12.30pm & 6pm | Saturday 6 March 10am Tickets : $22.50 | Group 6+ Price: $17.50 per ticket

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THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR One of the most read and famous children’s books of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar emerges off the page in a masterful theatrical experience for the whole family.

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HOLIDAY FUN

WHAT’S ON AT THE MOVIES THESE HOLIDAYS? ONLY IN CINEMAS

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When Maya and Willy bust out of winter lock down early they are catapulted headfirst into a top-secret mission.

Entrusted with the care of a sacred orb, Maya and Willy team up with their old pals, Arnie and Barney, to deliver it to its new home atop the mysterious Bonsai Peak. But when their orb hatches, Maya and Willy come face to face with their biggest responsibility yet – a smooshy, squishy little princess! This adventure is a lot more than they bargained for as they must work together to take on bounty hunters and traverse treacherous terrain to return the lost princess to her mountain colo. Buzzing into cinemas on January 7.

In 2013, the world was introduced to the first family of the prehistoric era, The Croods. The Academy Award-nominated comedy about a clan dealing with their changing world captivated global audiences, reminding us of the timeless importance of family…and just how little we’ve evolved. In December 2020, DreamWorks Animation invites you on an all-new adventure back in time with The Croods: A New Age when The Croods face their biggest threat since leaving the cave.

Firedrake is a young silver dragon, who has had enough of constantly having to hide in a wooded valley. He wants to show the older generations of dragons that he is a real dragon. When humans are about to destroy his family’s very last refuge, Firedrake secretly sets off on an adventurous journey with forest brownie, Sorrel. He wants to find the Rim of Heaven, the dragons’ mysterious haven. On their quest Firedrake and Sorrel encounter Ben, an orphan and stray, who claims to be a dragon rider. While Ben and Firedrake make friends quickly, Sorrel becomes increasingly distrustful and tries to get rid of the orphan at every opportunity.

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PROPERTY

COAST STRONG AS REGIONAL AREAS GET UPTICK Interstate buyers, low interest rates and government stimulus have fuelled a healthy market. WORDS: Tracey Johnstone.

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he monthly growth rate of property sales during November for regional areas is up, even outperforming capital cities, and auction clearance rates are at about 70 per cent.

CoreLogic’s November Home Value Index report is heartening particularly for the Sunshine Coast. The report states regional Queensland led the rise in values for the past three months with a 3.2 per cent lift, just ahead of regional NSW where values are up 3.1 per cent.

On the Coast, The Auction Group’s Gordon Macdonald says his clearance rate for properties coming under his hammer is consistent with CoreLogic’s report even though the volume of properties is still down from last year.

He is finding his auction numbers are being slightly skewed by more vendors selling before the properties reach the open market.

On the upside, there is an uptick in the number of vendors. Last year he was finding maybe one or two bidders attending auctions.

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are being “richly rewarded on auction day more often than not with competitive bidding,” he says. “So, while the auction volume is down, which doesn’t really mean too much, the thing that is up is registered bidders.

“They’re willing to waiver the coolingoff period, they’re prepared not to be subject to finance and they are bidding because there is no further investigation of the property.

“It is a really powerful offer they are making as the terms often heavily favour the vendor.”

While CoreLogic reports regional markets are continuing to show a stronger growth trajectory in housing values relative to capital cities, Mr Macdonald feels the Coast has stayed steady in its price growth while building a solid foundation for the coming years.

“There’s really nothing for the Coast to recover from,” Mr Macdonald says. “We didn’t fall away as the capitals probably did.”

The buyers are coming from both the Coast and surrounding areas, driven by a thirst for the Coast market, low interest rates and government stimulus.

Last week’s Queensland Government budget commitment to spend in regional Queensland to attract more people, talent and investment will be an added bonus .

“There is no such thing as over-paying at the moment. For a lot of people, it is just securing something,” Mr Macdonald adds. With so many buyers around the market is expected to remain lively right through the Christmas and New Year period

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An extraordinary investment property not to be missed!

OFFERS CLOSING BY 18 DEC 2020! DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Situated over 6.5 ACRES and on 2 TITLES, this superb property is located in the leafy, rolling green hills of Witta, just 10 minutes from the bustling Maleny township. Gently undulating grounds are home to 7 separate residences YES, 7 HOMES! IMAGINE THE PERMANENT OR HOLIDAY INCOME ONE COULD GENERATE HERE! • • • • •

Large home on a separate 1 acre title - Infinity pool, 4 bedroom home and sheds, glorious rural views A character-filled chalet offering a private yard, 3 bedrooms and verandahs Three spacious 2 bedroom cabins all privately situated on the property Two quaint 1 bedroom cabins ideal for couples or getaways All being sold furnished. Nothing for you to do but find tenants or run a holiday letting business!

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MAROOCHYDORE 27/20 Beach Road

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Vendors Committed Elsewhere – Luxury Apartment Stunning boutique apartment in the heartland of the Maroochydore CBD, this contemporary 3-bedroom apartment offers a luxurious level of living with all the convenience of the Sunshine Coast lifestyle. Architecturally designed & aesthetically pleasing, the apartment boasts a list of impressive features.

Personifying Sunshine Coast living at its best, this luxurious apartment with central positioning is ideal for investors & discerning owner-occupiers. With elevator access, leafy surrounds & level walking to all amenities, this prized location is one that can be appreciated & enjoyed by all.

Property ID

• Central positioning in Maroochydore • Spacious apartment with water views

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$670,000

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• Open plan kitchen, dining & living area • Kitchen equipped with European appliances • Large Master bedroom with ensuite • Air-conditioned & ceiling fans

Donna Quinn

John Anderson

• Pet friendly complex & building manager

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MAROOCHYDORE 204/34 Picnic Point Esplanade

It's A Beauty On The River Stunning riverside apartment in highly sought-after ‘Pinnacle’ at Picnic Point presents a lifestyle many of us dream about.

• Quietly positioned on ‘Pinnacle’s’ 2nd level

Set in a desirable riverside address with views of the river in Picnic Point, this near new spacious contemporary apartment must be viewed to appreciate the location and lifestyle on offer. This apartment provides two very spacious bedrooms with excellent sized living areas. A living room plus a media area ensure relaxed comfortable living at the desirable ‘Pinnacle’ building. Enjoy walking pathways, cycling routes, swimming, fishing, boating, paddle boarding or kayaking.

• Gourmet kitchen, SMEG appliances

Property ID

• Master suite with stunning ensuite & space

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$729,000

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• Alfresco balcony with river views & cooling breezes • Ducted air-conditioning, ceiling fans

Donna Quinn

John Anderson

• Low Body Corp, pet friendly, pool, gym, sauna

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• Spacious floor plan with open plan living

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MAROOCHYDORE 403/25 Baden Powell Street

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Boutique Urban Living Is Here Designed to provide the ultimate in style convenience, comfort & ready to move into now! Situated in a unique location encompassing all things Sunshine Coast, Banksia on Baden Powell delivers a welcoming feel that serves as the perfect home for couples, young families or empty nesters who enjoy living an active lifestyle. Built for discerning buyers who want clever spaces & open plan living, these 3-bedroom apartments exude sophistication & class. Banksia on Baden Powell also provides residents the opportunity to feel a sense of community with multiple shared zones. Boutique complex of only 15 apartments.

Property ID

• Security system throughout common area • Ducted air-conditioning & Ceiling fans • Tastefully appointed with Bosch appliances

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$799,000

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Saturday, December 12 11-11.45am

Building Area

138sqm

• 40mm stone bench tops, Stone splash back • Landscape design gardens, Pet friendly complex • Woodgrain bathroom cabinetry, fully tiled

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AUCTION ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY – ARCHITECTURAL BEACHFRONT HARBOURSIDE HOME 23 Pacific Boulevard, Buddina Never to be repeated and most definitely a one-off, we are excited and proud to present 23 Pacific Boulevard, located in highly sought-after Buddina. With stunning views over the Mooloolaba Wharf, the Pacific Ocean and beyond, prestigious properties rarely surpass this. As you enter the home you are greeted by the expansive sweeping staircase and outstanding architecture. Throughout the home there are 5 bedrooms on offer with 3 ensuites. On the third floor the magnificent master suite exudes luxury, with ample space to relax and take in the ocean views.

Entertaining will be a must with the impressive games room and bar area where you will enjoy many sunsets overlooking the wharf and harbour of Mooloolaba. The stunning kitchen with modern stainless-steel appliances flows into the grand living room offering a beautiful space for the family to gather.

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Premium 1st class location Lift access to all levels Stunning views over Mooloolaba Sweeping views to the Pacific Ocean Ducted/zoned air conditioning Private inground pool Suspended slab construction 5 private decked areas

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AUCTION BUY ONE OR BUY THEM BOTH – YOU CHOOSE – SELLING NOW! 6

67 & 69 Iluka Avenue, Buddina This is an outstanding opportunity to net not 1 but 2 properties one street back from the beach. The owners have decided to pass this opportunity over to the next lucky investor/ buyer. The two properties sit side by side and offer ample space; 67 Iluka has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 cars and sits on 546m2, 69 Iluka has 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1 car and also sits on 546m2. The owners are committed to selling so make your offer now!

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Walk to the beach Close to shops Outstanding investment Possible development site (STCA) Ample space

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55-57 Gilbert Street, Buderim A once in a lifetime opportunity to buy and hold such a huge parcel of land with magnificent northerly views to the ocean and mountains. This property is appealing to a variety of buyers - you could build your dream home on this breathtaking block and create an exclusive garden, hold this charming cottage and impressive parcel of land for the future or subdivide as it is with 3 lots on 2 titles.

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PROPERTY

THE LUXURY BUDERIM DOWNSIZER

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age Landing is one of the great success stories of residential living. Many families have fond memories of growing up or holidaying at Buderim. Now those baby boomers want to enjoy the fruits of their labours and continue to cherish the Buderim community, but have not embraced unit or retirement village living. Enter Sage Landing, a concept by The Reed Family and BRD Design Group. Totally autonomous living, no group titles, no body corp politics, no covenants just living how you want to live. Sage Landing has embraced a design criteria based around luxury living with ultra low maintenance .

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40 SAGE STREET, BUDERIM 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Auction On Site Saturday, 16 January 2021 at 2pm Ray White Buderim 07 5445 6088 Judy Wild 0419 798 905 Lew Pottinger 0419 788 547

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A BALANCE OF RURAL & SURBURBIA From page 55

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ural living has long been a part of Australian history but so commonly means a distant life of isolation.

151 Perwillowen Road, Burnside is the perfect balance of rural lifestyle and suburban living at just minutes to St Johns Catholic College, Nambour Christian College and all the necessary shops and amenities.

The property entails a lovely undulating 13+ acres including tranquil Coes Creek meandering through the middle and a huge spring fed dam that you’ll need to share with the ducks of course!

It is truly a charming life.

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Millwell Road MAROOCHYDORE

• Land bank for the future • Ideal investment property or owner occupier

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3 bed, 2 bath, 8 car For Sale By Negotiation Property Lane Realty (07) 5442 1855 William Emm 0423 380 685

Price Auction - Saturday 19th Dec 3.00pm

• Enviable location - Maroochydore CBD • Minutes to beaches, parks and restaurants • Stroll to Sunshine Plaza • Level rear yard, 650m2 allotment • Sparkling in-ground pool

3 bed | 2 bath | 1 car

151 PERWILLOWEN ROAD, BURNSIDE

• Solar, water tanks + air con

Inspect: Sat 12th Dec @ 10-10.30am & Wed 16th Dec @ 5-5.30pm Karen Jones 0405 122 526

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BUDERIM, 112c North Buderim Boulevard Corey Payne 0407 044 338

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PALMVIEW, 13 Greenhaven Drive Jamie Hill 0422 927 177

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COREY PAYNE

DAVID GRENFELL

GORDON MCPHERSON

JAMIE HILL

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KELSIE SMITH

JOSHUA HOLBROOK

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JONATHAN CLARE

MARK OSBORNE

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‘Holbrook House’ 48-50 Sugar Road

Let’s connect

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UPCOMING AUCTIONS

Here’s a preview of hot auctions taking place on the Sunshine Coast in the next seven days: 70 BEACH PARADE, MAROOCHYDORE Auction on site Saturday December 12 @ 10am Ray White Maroochydore 5443 2000 Reuben Park 0413 371 696 LOT 2, DUNKELD COURT, FOREST GLEN Auction on site Saturday December 12 @ 10.30am McGrath Mooloolaba 5450 8000 Todd Mckee 0418 737 197 David Swarbrick 0437 938 410 2/26 BUDERIM AVENUE, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND Auction on site Saturday December 12 @ 11am Define Property 5478 2477 Ross Cattle 0410 625 758 67 & 69 ILUKA AVENUE, BUDDINA Auction on site Saturday December 12 @ 11am Next Property 1300 400 777 Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222 13 MERIDIEN DRIVE, MAROOCHYDORE Auction on site Saturday December 12 @ 11am Ray White Maroochydore 5443 2000 Sarah-Louise Anderson 0418 200 471

3/10-12 MARINA WALK, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND Auction on site Saturday December 12 @ 1pm Ray White Maroochydore 5443 2000 Pam Thomas 0438 272 096 Michelle Nagel 0406 750 442

13 MOORABINDA STREET, BUDERIM passed in / 3 bed, 2 bath, 4 car Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222 19 GLENLEA DRIVE, MAROOCHYDORE SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION FOR $1,230,000 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

32 BANFIELD PLACE, MAROOCHYDORE Auction on site Saturday December 12 @ 1pm Ray White Maroochydore 5443 2000 Sarah-Louise Anderson 0418 200 471 13 PANGALI CIRCUIT, BIRTINYA Auction on site Saturday December 12 @ 1pm Ray White Kawana 5354 6012 Dan McNamara 0458 010 889

47 MOOLOOLAH DRIVE, MINYAMA SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION FOR $1,950,000 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

53 ORME ROAD, BUDERIM Auction on site Saturday December 12 @ 2pm Ray White Buderim 5445 6088 Lew Pottinger 0419 788 547 Judy Wild 0419 798 905

8-10 ALICIA CLOSE, BUDERIM SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $860,000 5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Ray White Buderim 5445 6088 Rob Horne 0429 508 705 Sally Horne 0409 561 638

217/21 INNOVATION PARKWAY, BIRTINYA Auction online Thursday December 17 @ 5pm Ray White Kawana 5354 6012 Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

AUCTION RESULTS The easiest way to check the latest auction results.

19 ST MARTINA TERRACE, BUDERIM SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION FOR $820,000 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White Buderim 5445 6088 Lloyd Edwards 0419 672 902

22 MOOLOOLAH DRIVE, MINYAMA passed in, offers over $1,800,000 5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Remax Property Sales 5470 7000 Toby Morrin 0401 623 801 Steve Perry 0418 711 955

297 MOOLOOLABA ROAD, BUDERIM UNDER OFFER / 5 bed, 6 bath, 5 car Ray White Buderim 5445 6088 Lloyd Edwards 0419 672 902

32 Banfield Place, Maroochydore

11 DONOVAN PLACE, MAROOCHY RIVER SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,400,000 4 bed, 3 bath, 4 car Ray White Buderim 5445 6088 Dan Smith 0438 120 776

MARKET TRACKER Properties recently sold on the Coast: 1/21 CARTER ROAD, NAMBOUR $400,600 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White Bli Bli, Matthew McAuliffe 13 EUMERALLA CRESCENT, FOREST GLEN $635,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Next Property, John Skerlak & Courtney McGuirk 7A ADMIRALS COURT, MOOLOOLABA $1,150,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White Kawana, James Goldsworthy 31 BARBUDA CIRCUIT, KAWANA ISLAND $2,479,450 / 5 bed, 4 bath, 4 car Adams & Jones Property, Karen Jones 4/14 KALINDA AVENUE, MOOLOOLABA $355,000 / 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Ray White Mooloolaba, Taylor Sierp 65 CLEARWATER CIRCUIT, BLI BLI $685,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car McGrath, David Swarbrick 45 COOMAROO CRESCENT, MINYAMA $1,700,000 / 5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Next Property, Loren Wimhurst & Richard Scrivener 21 ANNING ROAD, FOREST GLEN $1,325,000 / 4 bed, 3 bath, 3 car McGrath, Chris Pace & Damien Michael 116 AMARINA AVENUE, MOOLOOLABA $1,420,000 / 6 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Next Property, Carmel La Macchia 6 CARROCK COURT, MOUNT COOLUM $771,500 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Property Today, Mark Osborne *As supplied by contributing real estate agencies

DID YOU KNOW IT’S CURRENTLY A VERY STRONG

SELLERS MARKET WITH LIMITED HOMES FOR SALE IN YOUR AREA! If you have been thinking of selling, there is no better time to get things moving! There are plenty of buyers, but a lack of listings means a very strong market for sellers.

Imagine the buyers fighting it out to own your home – fighting it out means getting top dollar.

BIRTINYA

Magnificent East Facing Water Views

8/81 BIRTINYA BOULEVARD, BIRTINYA 4575

This spacious 3 bedroom apartment located on the 1st floor of the sought after Island Quays Apartment complex provides relaxed and peaceful living right on the water.

The quality fittings throughout are sure to impress and the complex amenities want for nothing with a pool, gym and BBQ areas as well as plenty of visitor parking.

PRICE:

Call now to benefit from combining a fixed fee with an experienced, results driven agent and find out how this equates to more $$$$$$ in your pocket.

Greg Pratt 0413 624 308 greg@coastaledgerealestate.com.au

Low $600,000’s

INSPECT: Saturday 12 December 3:00-3:30pm

Greg Pratt 0413 624 308

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RESIDENTIAL | RURAL | COMMERCIAL

PROPERTIES WANTED For Qualified Buyers Palmwoods / Woombye Up to $525,000 Loan Approved 3/4 Bedrooms within Woombye School catchment area Small House on 3000m2 Cash Buyer up to $700,000 Cleared flat land for veggie patch Buderim Up to $750,000 Cash Buyer Buderim / Nambour / Woombye Flat Duplex Blocks 800m2 – multiple buyers waiting Developer wants land for Townhouses and Commercial Projects Large and small lots – any area Palmwoods / Woombye Up to $800,000 House sold – ready to buy

RECENTLY SOLD Woombye in 4 hours

Palmwoods in 2 weeks

Woombye in 2 weeks

Highworth in 7 days

Palmwoods in 21 days 151 Perwillowen Road, Burnside

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Offered to the market for the first time in 52 years and perched high at the front of this lovely 13+ acre rural/residential retreat.

This charming family farm home presents a wonderful opportunity for a new family to enjoy a rural lifestyle with the luxury of being only minutes to shops and amenities, top schools, university and only a touch further to our stunning world class beaches.

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Exceptionally maintained family home 3 bed/2 bath/8 car 19.5m x 9m insulated/powered shed with 3m full length awning Large under house storage area 90,000 litres tank water provisions Large spring fed dam Permanent creek with year round water (Coes Creek)

FOR SALE By Negotiation

William Emms 0423 380 685 will.emms@propertylane.com.au

RESERVED FOR YOUR PROPERTY

YOURS COULD BE NEXT CALL BARRY TODAY Barry Mitchell 0400 730 818 barrym@propertylane.com.au

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this week’s auctions

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

Saturday 10am

Saturday 1pm

Saturday 2pm

Open from 9:30am 70 Beach Parade, Maroochydore Reuben Park 0413 371 696

Open from 12:30pm 3/10-12 Marina Walk, Alexandra Headland Pam Thomas 0438 272 096 Michelle Nagel 0406 750 442

Open from 1:30pm 53 Orme Road, Buderim Judy Wild 0419 798 005 Lew Po nger 0419 788 547

Open from 12:30pm 32 Banfield Place, Maroochydore Sarah-Louise Anderson 0418 200 471

Thursday 17th at 5pm

Saturday 11am Open from 10:30am 13 Meridien Drive, Maroochydore Sarah-Louise Anderson 0418 200 471

Open from 12:30pm 13 Pangali Circuit, Bir nya Dan McNamara 0458 010 889

Saturday 12pm Sold prior to auction

PRIVATE ONLINE AUCTION 217/21 Innova on Parkway, Bir nya Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

25 Whitsunday Street, Parrearra Mandy Leahy 0425 709 442

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 3/10-12 Marina Walk

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 9-9:30am

3/10-12 Marina Walk

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 12:30-1pm

Beerwah 3/16 Swan Street

40 Sage Street

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Tues 15th 11-11:30am

5/77 Buderim Avenue

3 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 11-11:30am

‘Elevate’ 7/4 Ballinger Road

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Tues 15th 12-12:30pm

2/31 Buderim Avenue

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Wed 16th 5-5:30pm

125 Dixon Road

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Jodi Price 0412 278 658

4 Curlew Lane

5 bed 3 bath 2 car

Jodi Price 0412 278 658

Mooloolah Valley 5 bed 2 bath 3 car

Sat 10:30-11am

9 Woodlands Court

Coolum Beach 3 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 12:30-1:30pm

4 Munga Street

Birঞnya

3 bed 1 bath 5 car

Sat 10-10:30am

Cooroibah

54/67 Rega a Boulevard

2 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 10-10:30am

12/67 Rega a Boulevard

2 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 10-10:30am

1/70-80 Rega a Boulevard

4 bed 3 bath 2 car

Sat 12-12:30pm

Diddillibah

13 Pangali Circuit

4 bed 2.5 bath 2 car

Sat 12:30-1pm

331-333 Diddillibah Road

74 Li le Creek Road

Bli Bli

4 bed 3 bath 7 car

4 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 11-11:30am

Sat 10:30-11am

Forest Glen

Mountain Creek 34 Kapilano Crescent

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Jodi Price 0412 278 658

11/3 Urambi Court

2 bed 1 bath 1 car

Jodi Price 0412 278 658

13/2 Kurrimine Crescent

2 bed 2 bath 1 car

Jodi Price 0412 278 658

2/1 Birch Street

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Jodi Price 0412 278 658

2 bed 1 bath 1 car

Kathy Mulheron 0481 313 336

Nambour 1/7 Bradley Street

31 Hudson Place

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 11:30am-12pm

27 Liana Place

5 bed 3 bath 2 car

Sat 9:30-10am

Ninderry

7 Tyndale Close

6 bed 2 bath 2 car

Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

11 Spoonbill Drive

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am

2/2 Waterhole Place

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

110 Jensen Road

5 bed 3 bath 6 car

Tony Benne 0424 855 224

5 Lyra Court

3 bed 1 bath 1 car

Tony Benne 0424 855 224

17-19 Eucalyptus Crescent

5 bed 3 bath 2 car

Tony Benne 0424 855 224

Glenview

14 Butcherbird Crescent

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

32 Evergreen Drive

7 bed 3 bath 4 car

Sat 10-10:30am

Palmwoods

19 Ringtail Place

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619

32 Evergreen Drive

7 bed 3 bath 4 car

Sat 12-12:30pm

8 Tamarind Court

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am

15 Honeyeater Place

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

Golden Beach

13 Cardinal Court

4 bed 2 bath 6 car

Sat 11-11:30am

1/15 Bonaparte Place

3 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 12-12:30pm

6 bed 3 bath 3 car

Ed Hackenberg 0499 199 360

18a Cavalry Way

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 9-9:30am

51 Albany Street

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am

12 Cavalry Way

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10:30-11:30am

6 Aries Court

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

4 Lyra Court

5 bed 2 bath 3 car

Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

98/171-203 David Low Way

1 bed 1 bath 1 car

Ma hew McCauliffe 0412 111 608

140 Kingfisher Drive

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

86 Kingfisher Drive

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

31 Bli Bli Road

2 bed 1 bath 5 car

Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

255 David Low Way

3 bed 1 bath 3 car

Tony Benne 0424 855 224

Buderim 4 Besley Street

3 bed 2 bath 1 car

Thurs 10th 10-10:30am

40 Sage Street

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Thurs 10th 11-11:30am

2/93 Landsborough Parade

3 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 10-10:30am

47 Westminster Avenue

3 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 11-11:30am

614 Yandina Bli Bli Road

6 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:45am

600 Yandina Bli Bli Road

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Ed Hackenberg 0499 199 360

Maroochy River

Rosemount 1 Rosemount Close

Maroochydore 801/14-20 Aerodrome Road

2 bed 2 bath 1 car

19/19 Arwin Street

2 bed 1 bath 1 car

Sat 9:30-10am

6/27 Baden Powell Street

2 bed 1 bath 1 car

Sat 10-10:30am

5/46 Boongala Terrace

2 bed 1 bath 1 car

Sat 10-10:30am

13 Meridien Drive

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10-11am

2/238 Main Road

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 11-11:30am

Tewanঞn

9/45 Dalton Drive

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 11-11:30am

20 Gleneagles Drive

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am

53 Schirrmann Drive

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 11-11:30am

10 Avron Close

4 bed 2 bath 3 car

Sat 10-10:30am

32 Banfield Place

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 12-1pm

8 Burne Place

5 bed 3 bath 10 car

Tony Benne 0424 855 224

17 Round Bush Circuit

4 bed 3 bath 2 car

Sat 2-2:30pm

302/313 Bradman Avenue

2 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 2-2:30pm

‘Elevate’ 7/4 Ballinger Road

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Thurs 10th 12-12:30pm

53 Orme Road

land

Thurs 10th 4-4:30pm

‘Elevate’ 7/4 Ballinger Road

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am

4 Besley Street

3 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 10-10:30am

7 Kent Court

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am

4/21 Amaroo Drive

2 bed 1 bath 1 car

Sat 11-11:30am

40 Sage Street

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 11-11:30am

4/19 Amaroo Drive

2 bed 1 bath 1 car

Sat 12-12:30pm

2/80 Burne Street

3 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 12-12:30pm

11/143 Burne Street

3 bed 3 bath 2 car

Sat 12-12:45pm

Mooloolaba

Sat 9:30-10am

Sippy Downs

Tanawha 31 Shady Grove

4 bed 3 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am

25 Mannikin Road

4 bed 3 bath 5 car

Sat 3:30-4pm

Twin Waters 43/20 Baywater Drive

2 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 9-9:30am

41/80 North Shore Road

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 12-12:30pm

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am

11/152 Burne Street

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 1-1:30pm

76 Palm Drive

5 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am

53 Orme Road

land

Sat 1:30-2pm

2/31 Buderim Avenue

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am

Woombye

17 Possumwood Place

5 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 2-2:30pm

12/16-20 Meta Street

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 11-11:30am

8 Tamarind Court

Bli Bli

5450 8111

Golden Beach

5492 2100

Mooloolaba

5444 3455

Noosa River

5449 8800

Buderim

5445 6088

Kawana

5354 6012

Mountain Creek

5477 7600

Pelican Waters

5343 6900

Caloundra

5491 5055

Maroochydore

5443 2000

Nambour

5354 6000

Sippy Downs

5354 6002

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Auction this weekend Vacant Land

53 Orme Road, Buderim Orme Road (North) is the address, possibly of Buderim’s most amazing homes.

They are discrete but Orme Road is an unsurpassed location. With Northerly ocean and hinterland views that will take your breath away. At the very end of this quiet cul-de-sac is 1,210m2 of vacant land with a level building pad ready to build another landmark Orme Road residence.

Aucঞon On site Saturday, December 12 at 2pm View Thursday, December 10, 4-4:30pm & Saturday from 1:30pm

Lew Poমnger 0419 788 547 Judy Wild 0419 798 905

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40 Sage Street, Buderim The ultimate in livability. It’s no compromise luxury living with low maintenance.

The designer kitchen with butler’s pantry makes entertaining effortless, the outdoor kitchen and north facing patio embraces our sub-tropical weather.

High ceilings, abundant natural light, it feels spacious and uplifting. It’s no steps day to day living on the ground floor including master bedroom. Upstairs is a two bedroom guests’ retreat with a second living area.

Aucঞon On site Saturday, January 16 at 2pm View Saturday, Tuesday & Thursday 11-11:30am

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AUCTION

Alexandra Headland, 5 Victor Street

Alexandra Headland Location, Location, Location!

OPEN HOME: Saturday 12th Dec 12-12.30pm

With beautiful beaches just an easy stroll down the street, this perfectly positioned, unique modernised beach home offers an idyllic coastal lifestyle amidst gorgeous surrounds. Ideally located in the in the desirable and prestigious Golden Triangle.

VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au

Comfortable beach home boasts a modern tonal colour palette Quality fixtures and fittings and plenty of space Gourmet kitchen with plenty of storage Master bedroom with walk-in robe

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Minutes from the golden soft sand of Alexandra Headland beach Generous 607m2 block Lock-up garage + carport Lifestyle position with the possibility of future development

AGENT: Ross Cattle 0410 625 758 or 5478 2477

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Alexandra Headland, Unit 2 Panorama George Street

Ocean Views Golden Triangle In Boutique Complex

OPEN HOME: Saturday 12th Dec 10.30-11am

Take in breathtaking views set in the Golden Triangle of Alexandra Headland. Perched in a commanding position a mere hop, skip and a jump from the pristine golden sands, this impressive 2 bedroom unit will allow you to live the beach lifestyle you’ve always wanted to.

VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au

• North facing entertaining deck • Spacious kitchen offering plenty of storage space • Two bedrooms have built-in robes • Ideal for those looking for a full-time residence or invest in prime location

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• An easy stroll to the Mooloolaba Esplanade & beaches • Ultimate Sunshine Coast lifestyle is literally on your doorstep • Quiet position fronting George Street • Secure lock-up carpark

AUCTION: On Site Saturday 12th Dec at 11am AGENT: Ross Cattle 0410 625 758 or 5478 2477

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Mooloolaba, 3/11 Carinya Street

Prime Ground Floor Mooloolaba Real Estate Amelia Place is a boutique property consisting of only 8 apartments, positioned right on the edge of the Mundoora Broadwater in sought-after Carinya Street. Apartment 3 presents a fantastic opportunity to secure a prized ground floor position with extremely private courtyard.

OPEN HOME: Saturday 12th Dec 11-11.30am & Sunday 13th Dec 10-10.30am VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au PRICE: $555,000

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Private entertainment courtyard Reverse cycle air-conditioning in the master bedroom Good storage throughout Fully tiled living spaces and carpeted bedrooms

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Drive through garage catering for extra vehicle or storage Low Body Corporate fees Boat ramp for direct water access Access from the Broadwater to the deep water

AGENT: Grant Whisker 0415 856 575

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Maroochydore, 18/20 Beach Road

Prime Maroochydore Location - Beach Road Lifestyle

OPEN HOME: Saturday 12th Dec 10-10.30am

Apartment 18 in The Rhythm on Beach Road is located on the second floor and offers a lovely quiet and private position within this brand-new architecturally designed complex. Offering 129m2 of apartment living. Consisting of three large double bedrooms and two bathrooms, (including ensuite).

VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au

• Tasteful décor with neutral colour palette throughout • Reverse cycle air conditioning throughout for all year-round comfort • Low Body Corporate fees • Holiday rental or permanent return options

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• Perfect for downsizers or investors • Well-appointed kitchen with European Appliances • Generous storage throughout apartment • Two side by side car spaces in the secure basement

PRICE: $675,000 AGENT: Grant Whisker 0415 856 575

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STATE OF ORIGIN RUGBY LEAGUE HERO THROWS UP A CRICKET SURPRISE WORDS: Dave Hunt

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urf lifesavers first, athletes second. Never have those words been so true after one of the Nutri-Grain Iron Series hopefuls chose to abandon her race to help a fellow competitor during the Ironwoman Series trial in Kingscliff last week.

Twenty-four year-old Ella Brown from Maroochydore demonstrated how “rescue ready” the Ironwomen and Ironmen are, stopping mid-race when she saw fellow competitor Lilly O’Sullivan (Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park) floating on her back in the swim leg of the final Ironwoman race of the day.

“It was in the first swim of the M-shape and I was about 5–10 metres away from the first can when I noticed a swimmer floating off to the left-hand side,” says Brown.

“I turned the can and looked and saw the competitor (O’Sullivan) floating on her back and I yelled out ‘are you ok’ and I got no response, so I immediately went and put my arms underneath her to keep her head above water and signalled for help to the nearby water safety IRB crew.

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beach and thankfully she came around before we got back in and I just reassured her that she would be ok”.

When questioned about the decision to abandon her own chances in the Nutri-Grain IronWoman Series, Brown believes it doesn’t even require a decision.

“Lily’s safety was far important that any race or result, I didn’t think twice,” says Brown. “We are lifesavers and when needed that is what we do and I would hope that someone else would do the same for me if ever I was in a similar situation,” adds Brown.

Surf Life Saving Australia National Sport Manager Wayne Druery says that this incident highlights the very essence of the movement.

“Ella Brown’s actions today epitomise everything our sport and movement is about,” says Druery.

“Ella sacrificed her own race to help a fellow competitor in the true spirit of what surf lifesaving is about, she is an outstanding role model and deserves to be acknowledged.

“Our athletes are all qualified surf lifesavers, and this is what makes our

sport unique. Ella’s action followed by the response of our water safety personnel ensured Lily’s safety.

“Lily sustained a kick in the head during the swim leg and Ella’s efforts, combined with the quick action from our water safety in the IRB crew is to be applauded.

“Once back on the beach Lily was seen by the first aid and medical officers and was thankfully fine and able to go home”.

For O’Sullivan, this was her first attempt for the Nutri-Grain IronWoman Series and was extremely grateful for the decision and actions that supported her.“All I remember is getting near the first can with the lead girls in my swim and feeling a pain in my head and the next thing I remember is being in the IRB and Ella telling me that I was going to be okay,” says O’Sullivan.

“I really hate to think what might of happened if Ella didn’t stop, I can’t thank her enough. I am disappointed that it ended my race, but it makes me hungrier to get back out there and aim for next year’s series”.

Quotes from Surf Life Saving Queensland.

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COAST IRONWOMAN’S COURAGEOUS COMPETITION

The big question was could a State of Origin and Melbourne Storm rugby league star play cricket? The answer is a definitive ‘yes’.

After propelling the Maroons to victory over the Blues with a man-of-theseries performance, the 26-year-old charged in as a bowler for TewantinNoosa against the Sunshine Coast Scorchers in a T20 match at Read Park Thursday night.

Munster impressed players, officials and the crowd by snaring the wicket of one of the region’s most dangerous players – Blake Maher.

According to a match insider, Maher, a Premier Grade allrounder, who has played for the Queensland Second XI in the T20 format, was “deceived’’ by a back-of-thehand slower ball from Munster – his fourth delivery after three “surprisingly quick’’ balls.

Maher, batting at five, was dismissed for just five runs after being caught by ever-reliable Jarrod Officer at deep midwicket.

Coming off a 10-pace run-up, Munster unleashed his left arm mystery balls for two overs, conceding 16 runs – not bad considering the aggressive T20 format.

The Origin hero has been holidaying in Noosa, where his manager Shaun Pyne lives. Pyne is a member of the TewantinNoosa club and his son Cody is a player in the team.

Pyne said Munster had relished being out on a different field.

“The Scorchers outlasted the Tewantin Thunder in the entertaining trial for the Premier Cricket T20 series which begins at Allan Border Field Sunday morning”.

– Source: sunshinecoastnews.com.au

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The History It all began with a sign.

The formation of a surf club at Kawana originated as a service project by the Kawana Apex Club in 1980.

Several tragedies had occurred along the often unpredictable stretch of coastline from Point Cartwright to Lake Currimundi and as several of those Kawana Apexians held Bronze Medallions a common goal was forged and on September 12, 1980 the club was formed by a band of volunteers.

The first patrol commenced on the first Saturday in October with only a dozen or so members. Today they have 260 active members patrolling this large stretch of coastline.

The Present The club celebrated 40 years on Sunday, November 19 and had a great turn-out from many past and current members. There were many catch ups and stories told of the years past which have now been passed onto our current members. It was fantastic to see that even though it is 40 years on and the beach

and the clubhouse have changed that the way friendships are formed and patrolling members bond over the common interest and goal of patrolling our beach has not changed. We look forward to the next 40 years of Kawana Waters Surf Life Saving Club has in store for us.

– Kawana Surf Life Saving Club

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.

Australian surf star Sally Fitzgibbons (pictured) believes the 2021 WSL title battle will be a wide-open race and she’s hoping her new-found aerial game will help propel her to the top.

Fitzgibbons is yet to win a world title, finishing runner-up on three separate occasions. The 2021 title race began on the weekend for the women in Maui, Hawaii, while the men started on December 8 in Oahu. In 2021, the top five surfers on the leaderboard at the end of the regular season will head to California for a one-day, winner-takes-all shot at the title. Fitzgibbons has been working hard on her aerials in a bid to make the marginal improvements she needs to snare an elusive world title.

“Australian Stephanie Gilmore will be aiming to win an eighth world crown, while two-time champion Tyler Wright’s progression will be closely watched after she missed almost all of 2019 with a long-running illness.

– AAP

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TV GUIDE

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WIN (CH8)

SBS (CH3)

FRIDAY

6pm The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Millie Ross learns the art of fermentation.

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

10.05 Mum. 10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 Gruen.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 2. Melbourne Stars v Brisbane Heat. From Manuka Oval, Canberra.

10.00 MOVIE Soldier. (1998) (MA15+) Kurt Russell, Connie Nielsen. A soldier battles a ruthless military unit.

6pm News.

7.00 ACA. 7.30 Country House Hunters Australia.

8.30 MOVIE Bad Moms. (2016) (MA15+) Mila Kunis.

10.30 Friends With Benefits. (MA15+)

6pm WIN News.

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

7.30 The Living Room. The team visits the Biala Hostel.

8.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Hughesy, We Have A Problem. (M) 11.30 WIN’s All Australian News.

6pm Mastermind Australia.

6.30 News.

7.30 Scanning The Nile. (PG) 8.30 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (PG) A tour of Nestlé’s Perugina factory.

9.20 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M) 10.15 SBS News.

SATURDAY

7pm ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Midsomer Murders. (M) A body is found in a brewery.

9.00 Endeavour. (M) The auction of a priceless Fabergé egg at Lonsdale College coincides with a series of murders.

10.35 Sherlock. (M) Part 1 of 3.

6pm Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 4. Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers. From Blundstone Arena, Hobart.

10.00 MOVIE Ride Along. (2014) (M) Ice Cube, Kevin Hart. A man becomes entangled in a police case.

6pm Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Christmas With Delta. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Love Actually. (2003) (M) Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman. A series of interlocking vignettes.

11.15 MOVIE Four Weddings And A Funeral. (1994) (M) Hugh Grant.

6pm Family Feud. (PG) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) Follows the work of elite lifeguards.

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

9.50 999: What’s Your Emergency?

(M) Authorities pursue a killer.

11.00 MOVIE In Like Flynn. (2018) (MA15+) Thomas Cocquerel.

6.30pm News.

7.35 Secrets Of Our Cities. (PG) 8.30 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys: Railways, Law And Order. (PG) Michael Portillo explores the railways.

9.25 MOVIE Shutter Island. (2010) (MA15+) Leonardo DiCaprio.

SUNDAY

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7.00 ABC News Sunday.

7.40 Climate Change: The Facts.

8.40 MOVIE Danny And The Human Zoo. (2015) (M) Kascion Franklin, Lenny Henry. An account of the early life of Lenny Henry.

10.10 Total Control. (M)

6pm Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 6. Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Renegades. From Blundstone Arena, Hobart.

10.00 MOVIE The Town. (2010) (MA15+) Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall.

A career thief plots his next robbery.

6pm News.

7.00 60 Minutes.

8.00 RBT. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Sully. (2016) (M) Tom Hanks. A pilot is forced to make an emergency landing.

10.30 Nine News Late.

11.00 Killer On The Line. (M) 11.50 Grand Hotel. (M)

6.30pm The Sunday Project.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show.

Guests include Claudia Winkleman.

8.30 FBI: Most Wanted. A woman is kidnapped from her home.

9.30 Blood And Treasure. (M) Danny and Lexi seek out a famed Nazi hunter.

11.20 The Sunday Project.

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.30 Blood Of The Clans. (PG) Part 2 of 3.

8.35 Inside The Ritz Hotel. Part 1 of 2. Takes a look behind the scenes of one of world’s most famous hotels, The Ritz Hotel in London.

10.20 Marry Me, Marry My Family.

(PG) Part 3 of 3.

MONDAY

6pm Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Stan Grant’s One Plus One. 8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip: Rawalinna To Sydney – What Is An Australian? (PG) 10.35 Harrow. (M)

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 7. Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat. From Manuka Oval, Canberra.

10.00 Motorway Patrol. (PG) Follows the work of a police unit.

10.30 Station 19. (M) 11.30 Criminal Confessions. (M)

6pm News.

7.00 ACA. 7.30 GC Cops. (M) 8.00 Driving Test. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade. (1989) (PG) Harrison Ford.

11.00 Nine News Late.

11.30 Generation X. (M)

6pm WIN News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 All Aussie Adventures. (PG) 9.00 The Montreal Comedy Festival.

(MA15+) Stand-up performances from comedians.

10.00 Just For Laughs Australia. (M) 11.00 Kinne Tonight. (M) 11.30 WIN News.

6pm Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Inside Monaco: Playground Of The Rich. (PG) 8.35 24 Hours In Emergency: You’re All I Need To Get By. (M) A man suffers from a high heart rate.

9.30 Life And Birth. (M) A mum worries about her maternal instincts.

TUESDAY

6pm The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Outback Ringer. (PG) 8.30 London Zoo: An Extraordinary Year. Part 2 of 2.

9.20 Maggie Beer In Japan. Maggie Beer heads to Japan.

10.20 Insert Name Here. (M)

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 8. Hobart Hurricanes v Adelaide Strikers.

10.00 Chicago Fire. (M) Brett considers meeting her birth mother.

11.00 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. (PG)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 20 To One. (M) 8.30 Kath & Kim. (PG) Sharon’s boyfriend joins her netball team.

9.40 Hamish & Andy’s Euro Gap Year. (PG) 10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 The First 48. (M)

6pm WIN News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Ambulance Australia. (M) 8.30 NCIS. Two bodies are found in a forest.

9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) Kensi comes face-to-face with a sociopath.

10.30 NCIS. (M) 11.30 WIN News.

6pm Mastermind Australia.

6.30 News.

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG) 8.35 Inside Aldi. (PG) A look at the supermarket chain Aldi.

9.30 Where Are You Really From? (PG) 10.00 The Feed.

WEDNESDAY

7pm ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 Gruen. Presented by Wil Anderson.

9.05 Reputation Rehab: One Bad Joke. (M) 9.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 10.20 QI. (PG)

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 9. Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars.

10.00 Mighty Cruise Ships: Viking Longship Gefjon. (PG) Takes a look at the viking longship Gefjon.

11.00 The Amazing Race. (PG)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Paramedics. (M) 8.30 The InBetween. (M) 9.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+) 10.30 Nine News Late.

11.00 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (M) 11.45 World’s Wildest Weather. (PG)

6pm News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Royals Revealed: Harry & Edward – Princes In Exile. (PG) 8.30 Bull. Bull and Benny defend an estranged couple.

9.30 Bull. (M) 10.30 The Masked Singer USA. 11.30 WIN News.

6pm Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 London’s Great Bridges: Lighting The Thames.

8.30 Drain Alcatraz. Takes a look at Alcatraz.

9.30 Miniseries: The Sister. (M) Part 3 of 4.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

THURSDAY

YOUR PRIME TIME TV GUIDE

6pm Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Scottish Vets Down Under. (PG) 8.30 Rick Stein: Secret France.

Rick Stein’s travels through Alsace and Jura.

9.30 Death In Paradise. (M)

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Evening session. From Adelaide Oval.

9.30 Police: Hour Of Duty. (M) Police deal with a suicidal woman.

10.30 The Amazing Race. (PG) 11.30 Celebrity Obsessed. (M)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Great Getaways. (PG) 8.30 Race Across The World. (PG) 9.50 Inside Phuket Airport: Welcome To Paradise: High Stakes. (PG) 10.50 Nine News Late.

11.20 World’s Wildest Flights. (PG)

6pm News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Jamie’s Easy Christmas Countdown.

8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 9.30 Blue Bloods.

10.30 Blue Bloods. (M) 11.30 WIN News.

6pm Mastermind Australia.

6.30 News.

7.30 MOVIE The Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years.

(2016) Paul McCartney.

9.30 Lennon’s Last Weekend.

Takes a look at John Lennon’s final interview.

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TV GUIDE

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7MATE (CH63) 9GO! (CH53)

9GEM (CH52)

BOLD (CH81)

PEACH (CH82)

FRIDAY

7pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Spicks And Specks.

8.30 Gruen XL. 9.15 Absolutely Fabulous.

9.45 The IT Crowd.

10.15 The Catherine Tate Show.

6pm Bargain Hunt.

(PG) 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Selling Houses Australia.

10.30 Property Ladder UK. (PG)

6pm Big Bash League.

Game 2. Melbourne Stars v Brisbane Heat.

7.00 MOVIE Planet Of The Apes. (2001) (PG) 9.25 MOVIE Alien: Resurrection. (1997) (MA15+) 11.50 Hardcore Pawn.

7pm MOVIE Hotel Transylvania. (2012) (PG) Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez. 8.50 MOVIE Transformers: Age Of Extinction.

(2014) (M) Mark Wahlberg, Stanley Tucci, Nicola Peltz.

6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Earth From Space. 8.50 MOVIE Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.

(1986) (PG) 11.15 MOVIE The Day The Earth Caught Fire.

(1961) (PG)

6.30pm Bondi Rescue.

(PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 10.30 Evil.

(MA15+)

6pm Friends. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PGC) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 10.30 Nancy Drew. (M)

SATURDAY

7.05pm The Deep.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Stephen Merchant: Hello Ladies... Live!

9.50 QI. 10.50 Mock The Week. 11.25 Penn & Teller: Fool Us.

6.30pm The Yorkshire Vet In Spring. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover. (PG)

7pm Building Giants.

8.00 Motorway Patrol.

8.30 Qld Harness Racing C’ship. 9.30 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report.

7pm MOVIE How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. (2018) (PG) Jay Baruchel. 9.00 MOVIE Spider-Man 2.

(2004) (M) Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst. 11.30 Stunt Science. (MA15+)

4.20pm MOVIE It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. (1963) (PG) 7.30pm MOVIE In The Line Of Fire. (1993) (M) Clint Eastwood. 10.05 MOVIE Cop Land.

(1997) (MA15+) Sylvester Stallone.

6.30pm MacGyver.

(PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans. (M) 10.20 SEAL Team. (M)

6pm Columbo. (PG) 7.30 Kojak. (M) 8.30 Spyforce. (M) 9.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.30 The Middle.

(PG)

SUNDAY

7.05pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.10 Sammy J’s 2020 Dumpster Fire Spectacular. 10.10 Gruen XL.

6.30pm M*A*S*H. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Blood Work. (2002) (M) Clint Eastwood, Jeff Daniels. 10.50 World’s Most Amazing Videos.

(M) 11.50 Wedding Surprises: Caught On Camera. (M)

6pm Big Bash League.

Game 6. Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Renegades. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE Prometheus.

(2012) (M) 11.00 Tattoo Nightmares.

7.30pm MOVIE Downsizing. (2017) (M) Matt Damon, Christoph Waltz, Kristen Wiig. 10.10 MOVIE Suburbicon.

(2017) (MA15+) Matt Damon, Julianne Moore, Oscar Isaac.

4.30pm MOVIE Sayonara. (1957) (PG) 7.30pm Death In Paradise. (M) 8.40 Chicago P.D. (MA15+) 9.40 Chicago Fire.

(MA15+) 10.40 Chicago Med. (M) 11.40 License To Kill.

6.30pm Bondi Rescue.

(PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 10.20 48 Hours. (M) 11.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M)

6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.00 Friends. (PG) 10.00 Man With A Plan. (PG) 11.30 2 Broke Girls.

(M)

MONDAY

7pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Spicks And Specks.

8.30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 8.50 The Office. 9.35 Upstart Crow. 10.20 Detectorists.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

(PG) 7.30 Doc Martin.

(PG) 8.30 Foyle’s War. (M) 10.40 Killer Tapes.

(M) 11.50 World’s Most Amazing Videos.

(M)

6pm Big Bash League.

Game 7. Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat. 7.00 Pawn Stars.

7.30 SAS UK. (M) 8.30 MOVIE Minority Report. (2002) (M) 11.30 American Dad!

6pm Malcolm. (PG) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE The Nutty Professor. (1996) (M) 9.30 MOVIE 48 Hrs. (1982) (MA15+) Eddie Murphy. 11.30 Paranormal Caught On Camera. (M)

5.20pm Heartbeat.

(PG) 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Grantchester. (M) 8.40 DCI Banks. (M) 10.40 See No Evil. (M) 11.40 ER. (M)

6.30pm Bondi Rescue.

(PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 Motor Racing.

Formula 1. Race 17.

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

H’lights. From Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi. 11.20 NCIS: New Orleans. (M)

6pm Friends. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) 9.30 Seinfeld.

(PG) 10.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 11.00 The Middle. (PG)

TUESDAY

7pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.10 Ghosts. 9.40 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? 10.10 I’m Alan Partridge. 10.40 I’m Alan Partridge.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

(PG) 7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG) 8.30 Inspector Morse. (M) 10.50 Robbie Coltrane’s Critical Evidence. (M)

6pm Big Bash League.

Game 8. Hobart Hurricanes v Adelaide Strikers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.00 Motorway Patrol. 8.30 Full Custom Garage. 9.30 Counting Cars.

6pm Malcolm. (PG) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE Matilda.

(1996) (PG) Mara Wilson. 9.30 MOVIE The DUFF. (2015) (M) Mae Whitman, Bella Thorne. 11.30 The Nanny. (PG)

5.20pm Heartbeat.

(PG) 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. (M) 8.40 MOVIE Runaway Jury. (2003) (M) John Cusack, Gene Hackman. 11.10 The Disappearance Of Maura Murray. (M)

6.30pm Bondi Rescue.

(PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 CSI: Miami. (M) 10.25 Elementary. (M)

6pm Friends. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) 9.30 Seinfeld.

(PG) 10.00 Mom. (M)

WEDNESDAY

DIGITAL CHOICE

7pm Children’s Programs. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 The IT Crowd. 8.55 Rosehaven. 9.20 Gavin & Stacey. 10.25 Frontline. 10.50 The Thick Of It.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

(PG) 7.30 The Coroner.

(M) 8.30 Lewis. (M) 10.30 Jonathan Creek.

(M) 11.40 Cop Squad.

(M)

6pm Big Bash League.

Game 9. Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars. 7.00 Pawn Stars.

7.30 The Simpsons.

(PG) 8.30 Family Guy. (M) 9.30 American Dad! (M) 10.30 Golden Boy.

6pm Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Paranormal Caught On Camera. (M) 8.30 MOVIE Underworld: Awakening. (2012) (MA15+) 10.15 MOVIE Underworld: Blood Wars. (2016) (MA15+)

5.20pm Heartbeat.

(PG) 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.50 Midsomer Murders.

(M) 10.50 Silent Witness. (MA15+)

6.30pm Bondi Rescue.

(PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M)

6pm Friends. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) 9.30 Seinfeld.

(PG) 10.00 2 Broke Girls. (M)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Mock The Week. 9.30 Review With Myles Barlow: Christmas Special.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

(PG) 7.30 Father Brown. (M) 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries.

(M) 9.30 One Lane Bridge. (M) 11.30 Holiday Horrors: Caught On Camera.

(M)

6pm First Test. Aust v India. Day 1. Late afternoon session.

6.40 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.30 MOVIE Brothers’ Nest. (2018) (MA15+) 10.40 MOVIE Beast. (2015) (M)

6pm Malcolm. (PG) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. (1986) (PG) Matthew Broderick. 9.45 MOVIE American Reunion.

(2012) (MA15+) Jason Biggs.

5.20pm Heartbeat.

(PG) 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Poirot.

(M) 9.30 The First 48.

(M) 10.30 The Price Of Duty. (M) 11.30 Westside. (MA15+)

(CH22)

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6.30pm Bondi Rescue.

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

with MWP’s man in the water

Ok my little wave starved friends there is a new swell on the horizon.

The bad news is at this stage it is predicting the devil wind with it. Who knows? Maybe the wind will swing a bit south and make it rideable at the points. We can only hope. Given the swell direction Rainbow Beach could be super fun for those with access to a 4WD. I believe the Pipeline masters is running so this could be fun to watch. Not sure what the prediction is but let’s hope it is big and Julian gets in the mix. Although, would love to see Slater crack a win for the old crew!

Have fun and be kind to the visitors!

6pm Friends. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG) 9.30 Seinfeld.

(PG) 10.30 Carol’s Second Act. (PG) 11.00 The Middle.

(PG)

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