My Weekly Preview Issue 647. March 25, 2021

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Sweet spot three lucky locals who spend all day making chocolate ISSUE 647 MARCH 25, 2021 SUNSHINE COAST >> 100% LOCALLY OWNED

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FRESH NEW LOOK

Your new look neighbourhood store Discover a fresh fruit and veg department, deli, seafood, bakery, and more at our freshly renovated Woolworths Maroochydore Big Top

Walk past our in-store bakery and explore the delicious range of bread, including crusty loaves, sliced white to wholemeal rolls. Our artisan-style breads are divine and are made with Australian wheat flour.

Check out what’s on offer in store, this is just a small taste of what you’ll discover at your fresh new look Woolworths Maroochydore Big Top.

You’ll find us located at Big Top Shopping Centre, 12 - 20 Ocean Street, Maroochydore

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We have a great, convenient range that is easy to shop. You’ll fall in love with our new deli, with cured meats sliced to order.

We’ve got everything you need for the perfect platter, plus a fantastic selection of Australian and imported cheeses.

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e’re excited to announce our fresh new look store is complete. You’ll find our same friendly team and a large fresh food department offering everything from Australian fruit and veg to The Odd Bunch range.

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Tender, juicy meats every time

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here’s nothing quite like a tender cut of meat cooked to perfection. But this process doesn’t start in the kitchen, it starts on the farm with healthy stock and dedicated local farmers.

All the fresh meat you’ll find in store comes from right here in Australia. That means with every delicious bite, you’re supporting local Australian farmers and their communities. And because it’s 100%

Australian, you’re also enjoying some of the finest quality in the world.

Good farming practices are important to us. That is why all of our Woolworths branded fresh chicken is ethically raised and RSPCA Approved. Delivered fresh to our store, our Whole Fresh Chickens are perfect for the next time you want to cook a roast from scratch. Simply marinade and season to your liking and roast!

Made with Australian wheat flour

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shining star of our fresh new store, the bakery is your one-stop shop for gourmet loaves, perfect pastries and custom-made cakes. It’s pretty easy to find too, just follow that moreish smell of baked bread.

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The team are not just baking the bread but offering to slice it too.

If you love a good loaf, you won’t be disappointed. We use only the finest ingredients in our in-store range with Australian wheat flour.

The bakery also has a mouthwatering selection of cakes and pastries. Using decadent recipes and quality ingredients, the custommade cakes are sure to impress guests of any age. If you have a celebration coming up (or perhaps just a sweet tooth) you can order a custom-made cake over the counter.

Ask our bakers about flavours, sizes, decorations or custom messages.

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FIRST WORD

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ON THE COVER A number of artisan chocolatiers on the Sunshine Coast are savouring the sweet taste of success as our appreciation for fine chocolate grows.

A family pass to the movies In PETER RABBIT™ 2, the lovable rogue is back. Bea, Thomas, and the rabbits have made peace as a family, but despite his best efforts, Peter can’t seem to shake his mischievous reputation.

Adventuring out of the garden, Peter finds himself on the mean streets of the city where his mischief is appreciated. But when his furry family is put in danger, Peter must figure out what kind of bunny he wants to be.

A family pass to the movies We have 10 family passes to give away to Two by Two: Overboard the big, new, family film, opening on April 1. It’s a lively film that follows the story of Noah’s ark as it drifts on the open seas, with best friends Finny and Leah on board. But, after weeks with no land in sight, food stocks are running low. The fragile peace between carnivores and herbivores could break any second. After a series of unfortunate events, the kids find themselves inadvertently washed overboard Finny must rescue his friends, reunite with his family and save a colony from destruction.

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From the editor This week, deputy editor Leigh Robshaw speaks to three niche Sunshine Coast chocolatiers who explain how they heard the calling to create something beautiful out of a mixture of cocoa, oil and butters.

After business trips, my father would return home with a slab of chocolate for each of we five children. I would get individual pieces shaped like a specific fruit filled with the corresponding flavour, e.g. a pineapple shape would have a very unorganic pineapple taste. It wasn’t a pleasant experience, but what I did love was my father’s giving. These Sunshine Coast artisan chocolate makers have given us both – the absolute speciality of gourmet chocolate and the gift of giving something extra-special.

The advent of factories saw the beginning of mass production and the

ability churn out so many everyday items at super-cheap prices - things like clothes, canned food, ice-creams, chocolate and so many other things. Today, while there is still appreciation for the mechanisation that leads to reduced costs and makes these items available to the wider population, there is also a deep respect for the intrinsic value of handmade items made with love and detail. There are many things that challenge us in this world, but I do like the choices we have.

This week’s profile focuses on the role of Maleny beekeeper, Scott Whitaker. This is a very real story of making a difference on planet earth – in our own backyard.

Enjoy the read.

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Cover Story – Creating fine chocolate on the Sunshine Coast.

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atrina Whye is one of 10 people who has won an iPad in a recent national survey on local news.

The My Weekly Preview reader won the Apple iPad in a randomly selected draw as part of the survey, which received one of the biggest responses of all media surveys in Australia.

The survey, conducted late last year, is part of the largest-ever Australian study on how regional news can thrive in the digital era.

Deakin University, RMIT University and Country Press Australia, the peak regional media organisation, of which this magazine is a member, are leading the study.

The three-year project has almost $250,000 backing from the Australian Research Council, one of the Federal Government’s main competitive research funding agencies.

More than 4000 people responded with their ideas and suggestions to improve newspaper coverage, with many passionate about their support for the future of both print and digital local news.

National preliminary findings include: • There is continued strong demand (and passion) for the printed product in rural and regional Australia. Audiences indicate a preference for accessing news from their local masthead in print, and they would prefer to read a digital news site that has the look and layout of a printed newspaper.

Audiences also overwhelmingly view a printed copy of their newspaper as an essential service for their community.

• Audiences believe they should be invited to have a say about government policies

and decisions affecting the future of local newspapers.

• In general, audiences indicate they are five times as likely to go directly to a local news website for their local news than Google or Facebook, and almost 10 times as likely to go to the local newspaper website over a local council website for their local news and information.

• Policies that affect the future of local newspapers would influence the way audiences vote at the next federal election.

• Audiences believe local newspapers should be funded by a range of relevant stakeholders to ensure their future.

• Audiences were not in favour of their newspaper subscriptions being made tax deductible.

• Audiences indicated any additional funding for local news should be directed to employing more local journalists to report news, over increasing digital innovation products.

Thousands of qualitative comments were also received as part of the survey, such as: “It’s a great country newspaper: easy to gain access to staff, helpful journalists – I really think it’s a fabulous jo community asset.” co “Should be supported by Federal and State governments with advertising to help St keep it a viable business for the older k population that do not use online services.” p “Until recently <the newspaper> provided great local coverage for this area. p It is now digital only and behind the paywall. A good local paper is a community p mainstay in rural areas, part of the glue that m holds us all together. Digital is okay, it just h needs to be comprehensive and free to the public.”

Project partner and Country Press Australia executive director, Bruce Morgan, recently said the local news innovation project was as much about regional communities as it was about local media businesses.

“Local media outside metropolitan Australia is very much the journal of record for the towns and regions it represents,” he said. “It is not exaggerating to say that, should we lose local media representation, it will impact not just on the fabric of those communities, but the very principles of democracy. That is, the ability to record, champion, challenge and hold accountable.

“That is why this highly-credible, well-funded research is vital to those communities and their future,” Mr Morgan said.

BUSINESSES COUNCIL DRIVES ICT GROWTH This month the Sunshine Coast Business Council (SCBC) met with more than 20 industry leaders at TAFE – including Gavin Keeley, CEO of Search365, a leader in artificial intelligence, advanced search algorithms, machine learning and natural language processing (NLP) – to explore opportunities to accelerate the growth of the Sunshine Coast’s ICT (information and communication technology).

SCBC Chair Sandy Zubrinich said the Business Council — in partnership with RDA Sunshine Coast — commissioned Minion to deliver a marketing sounding report last year to specifically explore the potential for cyber security to be a major part of the ICT growth capability for the Sunshine Coast region.

“The report identified the region’s existing regional cyber security ‘footprint’ including businesses operating in the market, the talent, geographic markets, solutions and services, the industries and customers serviced, future growth intentions and the strength of brands operating in the region,” she said.

More than 20 industry leaders converged at TAFE including Gavin Keeley, CEO of Search365, a leader in artificial intelligence.

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Did you know?

Do you remember?

Watching Mr Squiggle on the ABC and being just a little bit scared of the grumpy blackboard? The basic premise of the show was that children wrote in with their ‘squiggles’ and Mr Squiggle would turn them into recognisable drawings by connecting lines with his pencil nose. More often than not, the picture would be drawn upside down (puppeteer Norman Hetherington manipulated the puppet from above by viewing the drawing upside down).

Spiders are not insects. All insects are classified as six-legged creatures with a head, thorax and wings.

Spiders are arachnids and have only two body parts: the cephalothorax and its eight legs, and its abdomen.

The aurora borealis (northern lights) is caused by ‘solar wind’ electrically charged particles interacting with the earth’s magnetic field. It fluctuates in size but can be up to 2000 miles wide and green is the most common colour.

Quote of the week.

“Everyone may not be good, but there’s always something good in everyone.

Never judge anyone shortly, because every saint has a past and every sinner has a future.” – Oscar Wilde

By the numbers.

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The longest recorded flight of a chicken was 13 seconds.

Today in history – March 25 1949 – The Soviet Union begins deporting some 90,000 Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians to some of Russia’s most inhospitable areas, in a move designed to weaken the Baltic nationalist movement.

1957 – Six countries establish the European Economic Community. The EEC was an important step towards the creation of the European Union.

1975 – King Faisal of Saudi Arabia is assassinated by his nephew, Faisal bin Musaid, who was then publicly executed on June 18, 1975.

1988 – Thousands of people join the first peaceful demonstrations against the communist regime in Czechoslovakia.

5 billion 5 billion crayons are produced every year.

Word of the day.

Fartlek The Swedish word Fartlek means ‘speed play’. A fartlek involves intervals of changing speeds and efforts, as you run, and there are no stopping breaks.

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Food of the gods A handful of Sunshine Coast companies creating artisan chocolate are delighting customers while educating local palates with their top-quality delicacies.

WORDS: Leigh Robshaw.

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here’s a quiet chocolate revolution happening across the Sunshine Coast. Chocolate lovers are fast discovering the refined pleasures of artisan chocolate and a number of local companies are catering to the demand by producing exquisite chocolate for the sophisticated palette – and business is booming.

Over the past five years, Maroochydore’s Brigid Woolnough has been able to take her boutique chocolate business Kokopod from a hobby she enjoyed alongside her job as a primary school teacher, to a company that employs 12 people and has 400 stockists around the country, with plans to go global.

With its headquarters in Buderim and its retail outlet doing well at The Ginger Factory in Yandina, in 2019, Kokopod won the small business award for food and agribusiness at the Sunshine Coast Business Awards and the future is looking delicious for this local startup.

“I went to Germany in 2002 as an exchange student in high school and the father in my host family worked for a big chocolate corporation,” Mrs Woolnough says. “That was my first intense experience with European chocolate and chocolate we didn’t have in Australia. Whenever I visited Germany, I was always bringing back European chocolate.

“It was really different, really creamy. It wasn’t sweet and didn’t have that itch on the back of the throat or the oil film that sometimes sits in your mouth when you eat

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Brigid Woolnough from Kokopod cheap chocolate,” she says. “It felt like real food. The vanilla was real vanilla. I felt satisfied afterwards. I didn’t feel sick or hung over or needing more. Good-quality chocolate gives you a sense of satisfaction.”

While Australian taste buds have matured in regards to chocolate in recent years, we still love our cheap blocks of supermarket chocolate and consume it differently to Europeans. According to a 2019 study by Roy Morgan, 14.2 million Australians aged over 14 consumed chocolate in an average four weeks and chocolate bars were the preferred choice over blocks or boxed chocolates.

The research showed 77.5 per cent of Australian consumers eat chocolate bars like Kit Kats, Cadbury bars, Cherry Ripe,

Mars Bars and Snickers.

Just over 62.9 per cent eat blocks like Cadbury Dairy Milk or Lindt Dark, while 31.1 per cent eat boxed chocolates, including Lindt Balls, Cadbury Favourites, Ferrero Rocher or Cadbury Roses. Chocolate preferences vary according to generation, with generation X preferring blocks, millennials chomping on bars and generation Z having a penchant for boxed chocolate.

Of course, Easter is the time of year when we scoff the most chocky, with Australians among the top consumers of chocolate Easter eggs in the world. But we rank way below Europeans in our overall chocolate consumption. According to market research company Statista, the Swiss are the number one chocolate chompers in the world, with Aussies coming in at number 16.

“In Europe, they eat chocolate at all times of the day,” says Mrs Woolnough.

“They eat it for brekky, they drink it, they eat it after lunch, after dinner. It’s a food group in itself. It isn’t treated as a reward or anything. It’s more a moment. They bond over it… It’s like a coming together, a ceremonial experience. Growing up in Australia, it was very much a reward or a treat.”

Julie Walters who owns Montville store Chocolate Country, says if you’re going to indulge in chocolate, make it the best.

“Let’s face it, chocolate has a few calories in it,” she says. “If you’re going to eat something, make the calories worth it.

I would always say if I was going to eat anything, I want it to be the best. I think also when you have something that’s beautifully made and delicious, you don’t need as much of it. You get more satisfaction instead of just mindlessly eating a whole block.”

Mrs Walters had no experience in chocolate-making when she moved here from the UK and bought the business in 2014. She employed a pastry chef who had been a chocolatier in Switzerland and trained alongside him for three years.

“It’s a bit of a science,” she says. “There’s a lot to it because you’re working with very small temperature changes. There are two different types of chocolate: couverture and compound. In Belgium, couverture is the only thing you can call chocolate.”

Couverture chocolate is a very highquality chocolate that contains a higher percentage of cocoa butter (35 to 39 per cent) than baking or compound chocolate, which is the standard chocolate you buy in the supermarket. Compound chocolate is a lower-cost alternative to true chocolate as it uses vegetable fats like coconut oil or palm kernel oil in place of the more expensive cocoa butter. It’s also higher in sugar.

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Julie Walters (inset) & Chocolate Country products (above) Walters. “With cheap supermarket compound chocolate, they replace a lot of the cocoa butter with hydrogenated vegetable fat, which copes with heat a lot better and you don’t have to go through the tempering process. By tempering, we change the chemical composition of the chocolate so it will go solid. If you don’t temper the chocolate, it doesn’t go hard or shiny and you don’t get that nice snap.

“To temper it, you have to heat the chocolate up to 46 degrees Celsius and then you have to add some more tempered chocolate and bring the temperature up to your working temperature. There are different temperatures for different types of chocolate. If the chocolate gets hotter by one degree, then it’s out of temper and you can’t use it. You have to start again and re-temper it.

“I do chocolate classes and we teach people how to temper chocolate. It’s even more difficult in Queensland, because we have humidity.”

When it comes to consuming chocolate, Mrs Walters says it’s all about quality, not quantity. “I love our raspberry truffles and my current total weakness is our Honey Beehive, one of our little truffles.

“Chocolate makes people happy. Nobody needs to eat chocolate. If you’re eating chocolate, you’re giving yourself a little treat. People care more about what they’re putting into their bodies these days. If they know there’s no nasties in there and they’re having a natural product and supporting their local communities, all of those things give people permission to enjoy chocolate without feeling quite so guilty.”

Production at Chocolate Country is ramping up for Easter, the busiest time of year after Christmas, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, and plans are in place for the Easter weekend. “Over the Easter weekend, people can come in

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and design and make their own 250-gram slab in the shape of an Easter egg,” Mrs Walters says. “They can choose their chocolate and add whatever they want to decorate it in the shop. It’s just a fun thing to do with the family for Easter and it saves them buying an Easter egg.”

At 71, Steve Hills – who bought Maleny Chocolate Company for a hobby in retirement – has never been busier. Seven years ago, he and his wife left behind careers in scuba diving to retire in Maleny and purchased the business, which was operating out of a small demountable shed in Eumundi. In that time, they’ve expanded the business to their chocolate factory in Maleny, which employs 16 people and includes a retail store with a viewable window to the factory so customers can watch the chocolate being made.

“It has really taken off,” Mr Hills says.

“Supermarket chocolate is tasteless and bland and once you taste nice chocolate, you can’t go back to the stuff loaded up with sugar and fat. We don’t do anything that’s artificial or has flavourings or preservatives. Some chocolate you buy in the supermarket might have been made in Europe three years ago, then sat on a wharf. We make our chocolate fresh every day.”

Mr Hills inherited just six wholesale customers when he bought the business and is now inundated with requests.

“I’m not exaggerating, over the last year we would be receiving requests to carry our stock twice a week. Week in, week out, we get two or three companies who want to carry our stuff. We have to turn most of them down; we’re so busy we can’t do them justice.”

Mr Hills did some chocolate-making courses in Melbourne when they bought the business and his wife is a cordon bleu chef, so they have no trouble creating a fine product. They’re gearing up for Easter with some special products and vouchers for $100 worth of chocolate hidden inside their Easter eggs, Willy Wonka style.

“I absolutely love it,” he says. “I should be retired but I can’t wait to get in every day. I get in before the staff and I leave after them. I really enjoy what I’m doing. You get to see the delight on the kids’ faces. Kids come in and you show them how to make chocolate frogs. Their eyes light up and it’s just really good.”

Mr Hills eats chocolate every day and sports a slim physique.

“I only really eat the dark chocolate,” he says. “The stuff that makes you fat is the cheap, sugar-laden chocolate as opposed to the good-quality stuff. That doesn’t make you fat. I eat it every day and I have done for seven years. And let me tell you – I have no cavities. Not one cavity.”

Steve Hills, Maddie McGinn & Tanae Barnes from Maleny Chocolate Company

DID YOU KNOW? • Etymologists trace the origin of the word ‘chocolate’ to the Aztec word ‘xocoatl’, which was a bitter drink brewed from cacao beans.

• In the book The True History of Chocolate, it is suggested the earliest linguistic evidence of chocolate consumption stretches back three or even four millennia, to pre-Columbian cultures of Mesoamerica such as the Olmec.

• Sweetened chocolate didn’t appear until Europeans went to the Americas and decided the bitter drink needed a good dose of sugar.

• By the 17th century, chocolate was a fashionable drink throughout Europe, believed to have nutritious, medicinal and even aphrodisiac properties.

• In 1828, a Dutch chemist found a way to make powdered chocolate by removing about half the natural fat (cacao butter) from chocolate liquor, pulverising what remained and treating it with alkaline salts to cut the bitter taste. His product became known as Dutch cocoa and it led to the creation of solid chocolate.

• The creation of the first modern chocolate bar is credited to Joseph Fry, who in 1847 discovered that he could make a mouldable chocolate paste by adding melted cacao butter back into Dutch cocoa.

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Explore Mooloolaba, Maroochydore and surrounds While the Sunshine Coast tourism industry has faced unprecedented challenges through disruptions caused by COVID-19, tourism operators continue to show great resilience through new pathways and innovation.

With that in mind there has never been a better time to support local tourism and get out there and discover the businesses in your own backyard. This week Visit Sunshine Coast (VSC) invites you to explore the coastal strip from Mooloolaba to Maroochydore taking in the picturesque coastline from Alexandra Headland to Cotton Tree, before venturing inland to the leafy heritage village of Buderim. Discover hidden gems, meet the locals and experience what makes the Sunshine Coast so special – for real.

The new heart of the Sunshine Coast Take a look at the businesses opening their doors in Maroochydore’s new city centre.

The new Maroochy CBD will create a cleaner, greener, dynamic city centre that will have a transformative impact on the region’s economy. With cutting-edge facilities for locals, it will also be a drawcard for our visitors to enjoy.

Scheduled for completion in May next year, this internationally branded hotel will provide a massive boost for Sunshine Coast tourism. The new nine-storey hotel on First Avenue, Maroochydore will feature 181 rooms, a roof-top swimming pool, bar and dining venue, conference and function facilities, parking and ground-level retail space.

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STAY In an exciting development for tourism, construction of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast has commenced in the heart of the new Maroochydore CBD.

Since it opened at The Wharf Mooloolaba, Rice Boi has taken the Sunshine Coast’s culinary scene by storm. Its Asian street food-inspired menu has diners lining up night after night, so it’s hardly surprising owner Tony Kelly has taken the business to the next step and opened a sister restaurant, Giddy Geisha, in the new Maroochydore CBD. Giddy Geisha opened in late December 2020 and offers the same Asian street food-inspired cuisine with a new menu to

located at The MET on the corner of First Avenue and South Sea Islander Way, and is open from 6am until midday from Monday to Friday and from 7am until 11am on Saturdays.

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please diners. If fine dining is more your thing, try Market Bistro next door. Another venue by Tony Kelly, this restaurant offers a quintessential European-style bistro with an enviable a la carte menu.

StrEATside Markets @ the MET is set to kick off for 2021 on Easter Saturday, 3 April. Set to be held every Saturday from 3-9pm, the popular space will feature food trucks, a bar, live music, a pop-up retail store and a mini art exhibition.

COFFEE One of the region’s most popular coffee destinations has launched its third cafe on the Sunshine Coast, with Mooloolaba-based The Colombian Coffee Co opening within the new Maroochydore CBD. The cafe is

SUB-REGIONAL INITIATIVES BOOST TOURISM INDUSTRY RECOVERY Each sub-region of the Sunshine Coast has launched a specific tourism promotion through VSC’s COVID-19 Response Marketing Program. The program was created to fast-track the recovery of more than 1700 grassroots tourism businesses after the devastating impact of COVID-19 and to complement VSC’s high-level national and state-wide promotional strategy.

Mooloolaba created a digital campaign targeting the drive market to promote their tag ‘stay, taste, play and shop’, directing visitors to their Discover Mooloolaba website. Maroochydore created fresh videos called ‘Maroochy. For All’ that encompassed the surrounding pockets of Alexandra Headland, Cotton Tree, Twin Waters, Bli Bli and Buderim.

“With such a broad area, the

Maroochy region has a lot to offer. We really wanted to make the region shine and include all our hidden gems.

The VSC program definitely helped to feature businesses and others affected in the region. We are looking forward to showcasing and sharing new videos and seeing tourism grow in the Maroochy area.”

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Aquaduck, Mooloolaba Iconic tourism operator Aquaduck has made its debut splash in Mooloolaba with one-hour sightseeing tours exploring Mooloolaba and the Mooloolah River.

Next Level, Sunshine Plaza You can now zipline through Sunshine Plaza on Australia’s highest ropes course – Next Level. The course is built above Cornmeal Creek and includes seven circuits across four levels of difficulty.

Saltwater Eco Tours, Mooloolaba Learn the stories, traditions and culture of the Sunshine Coast region’s first eco custodians, the Kabi Kabi people, on board Saltwater Eco Tours’ restored 100-year-old timber sailing vessel – Spray of the Coral Coast.

The Nautical, Maroochydore Opened in January 2021, the Nautical on Maroochydore’s iconic Ocean Street plates up the freshest local seafood, paired with local brews.

Soul Beach House, Alexandra Headland Located just minutes’ walk from the sand, this beautifully appointed beach house has everything you need for a relaxed staycation.

Oggy E-Scooters, Mooloolaba Launched earlier this year, these ride-share electric scooters are both sustainable and economical. Oggy’s cost $1 to unlock and 30c per minute to ride.

The Little Blue Penguins at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast have become somewhat of a social media sensation.

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heir daily antics – including feeding time – were live-streamed to SEA LIFE’s audience during last year’s lockdown, and proved to be the perfect antidote to cabin fever.

More than 23,000 people tuned in the live-stream, making it SEA LIFE’s most successful live video and importantly, kept them engaged with their audience at a time when travel was off the cards.

“COVID-19 has had a huge impact on SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast,” SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast general manager Quinn Clarke says.

“We were closed for 10 weeks during 2020 but couldn’t adopt a hibernation model as we needed essential services staff to work onsite to maintain our excellent animal welfare standards and care for all of the marine creatures.

“We were very quick to start livestreaming from the aquarium when we closed in March 2020. We had an incredibly positive reaction to our online content,

which allowed us to engage with our community, find a new audience and share amazing stories about the ocean and its inhabitants.”

As well as the Little Blue Penguins and an aquarium tour with April the seal, SEA LIFE also shared Yoga Under the Sea videos that encouraged people to stay active at home.

Maintaining regular communication with their audience paid off when they were once again able to reopen their doors to visitors.

“We’ve seen very positive visitor numbers over the summer trading period and have noticed an increase in visitors from areas including Brisbane and the Gold Coast,” Mr Clarke says.

“Since we reopened we have been further impacted by capacity restrictions, travel restrictions and a lack of consumer confidence but it’s been wonderful to see confidence start to come back over the past few months.

“Visit Sunshine Coast has been an amazing supporter of us. From sharing social media content to including us in visiting media famils and publishing our news in their newsletters, the support has been wide-ranging and is very much appreciated.”

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast has continued to expand since it reopened, relaunching its popular Shark Dive Xtreme experience as well as an opportunity to hand feed the Little Blue Penguins.

For more, go to visitsealife.com/sunshine-coast.

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Growing up in a conservative family in Nambour, Kaylene Langford felt she had nowhere to turn while navigating the realisation she was gay.

Hoping to help the next generation of youth, and anyone in similar shoes, Ms Langford will feature in a documentary to share her story of growing up in a regional town and identifying on what she calls the “rainbow spectrum”.

The 32-year-old entrepreneur says she did not have a LGBTQIA+ role model or anyone in the community she could identify with.

“That was a big part of my story, I don’t really recall seeing gay people in Nambour,” she says.

“Growing up there were those times you started to feel you were different and I didn’t really come out until I was 23.”

Ms Langford was successful in her application after seeing a casting call from Pedestrian TV, a platform designed to resonate with younger Australians, and hopes to now be that role model for others.

Pedestrian TV recently visited Nambour to film Ms Langford’s journey, hosting a Mardi Gras and Pride party in conjunction with Absolute Vodka.

Ms Langford says identifying as gay has not been easy, especially when it came to telling her closeknit family.

“It was a really tough time for a few years when I came out. I actually spent some time away from my family, but we all got to that point where it was too painful to stick to our sides and not be together.

“You’ve got to go through the tough times to comes out the other side.”

She says the values of her traditional

or the past two years, Harrison Higgins’ life has been a whirlwind of appointments and visits to eye doctors. The cheeky fouryear-old from Sippy Downs was referred to the ophthalmology clinic at Caloundra Hospital when his eyes started to turn inwards just before his third birthday.

“We noticed that his eyes started to turn in gradually and then it just got worse over time so we thought we better get this checked out,” dad, Daniel Higgins says.

After a range of tests and photographs, specialists found that Harrison appeared to have a scar behind his right eye.

Harrison’s mum Danielle said at the time, doctors thought the scar could have been cancerous, which prompted urgent calls to specialists in Brisbane.

After discovering it wasn’t cancerous, Harrison then began his journey to correct the alignment of his eyes.

“We just started off with the glasses but it ended up being surgical,” Mrs Higgins says. “He had to have an MRI first and that was pretty traumatic. It was Harrison’s first time under anaesthetic and he didn’t come out of it the best.”

The anticipated two-hour surgery at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital last year ended up being five hours but the operation on both of Harrison’s eyes was deemed a success.

“He took a while to come out of the anaesthetic and his blood pressure was up.

We couldn’t get him to eat or drink, and it was a very long six weeks of recovery when Harrison wasn’t able to go outside into the light,” Mrs Higgins says.

Harrison now wears glasses to help his

vision and uses a patch to strengthen the muscles of his eye.

“We just wanted to get it right for him before he starts school and it’s just a work in progress I guess. Thankfully Harrison can do everything now – he is kicking the football and playing with his sisters. And we were lucky to get the surgery done before COVID hit.”

Several pieces of equipment ophthalmologists have used to treat Harrison at the Caloundra Clinic have been purchased by Wishlist, amounting to more than $430,000.

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upbringing inspire the work she does advocating for others to overcome adversity in a professional capacity.

“I’ve always been taught to be advocates for those who don’t have a voice or are marginalised.”

Living on the Gold Coast, in New York and Melbourne, Ms Langford spent her early adult years as a social worker and wrote an awarding-winning program for St Vincent de Paul on how to help children on the ‘fringes’.

After a health scare, Ms Langford attended a personal development course on entrepreneurship, resulting in her own brand StartUp Creative.

“I wrote a program called How to Turn Your Passion into a Business based on the one I’d written for Vinnies and went out and sold it to councils and universities.

“Over the years it had merged into a podcast and one-on-one business coaching to help people all over the world turn their passion into a viable business.”

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HELLO TO OUR FIRST RESPONDERS First responders from across the Sunshine Coast still have time to enjoy a special discount recognising their extraordinary efforts. During March, Hello Harry at Sunshine Plaza, Ocean Street, Stockland Birtinya and Bulcock Street in Caloundra is offering 50 per cent off any burger. National director of operations Beau Spink says there is a growing recognition towards the important role of first responders in the community. “Over the past two years Australia has been inundated by floods, fires and then the pandemic hit last year and it’s the first responders such as police, ambulance officers and the fire crews who are on the front line doing their bit to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our local community.” First responders can show their ID to redeem the offer until March 31.

Works to upgrade the Maroochydore Road and Mons Road interchange are well underway as part of the $301 million Bruce Highway Upgrade. Department of Transport and Main Roads North Coast regional director Scott Whitaker says the project will significantly improve traffic flow and capacity. “As part of the upgrade, the existing Maroochydore Road/Nambour Connection Road roundabout will be signalised. The interchange ramps will be extended and widened.” A new bridge over the Bruce Highway will also be built. Temporary detours will be in place with the project expected to be complete by late 2022.

CAMPING IN THE LOUNGE Local libraries have created a range of activities to keep children occupied, whether the family is heading out on a camping trip or staying at home these school holidays. The At Home Holiday Camping Activity Pack includes a paddle ball, miniature puzzle cube or slinky, activity book, paper aeroplane and chatterbox templates. The packs have been designed to suit specific age groups and respond to children’s developmental age, and their motor and literacy skills.

To book your activity pack visit library. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au. Packs will be available for collection from Saturday, March 27.

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$6.75 MILLION The North Coast Connect proposal, funded with $6.75 million from the federal government, will see construction of faster rail from Brisbane via Beerwah and along the CAMCOS corridor with new stations at Caloundra, Kawana and Maroochydore.

However, a recent Infrastructure Australia report states the project cannot be included on its Infrastructure Priority List because it is not clear “who will be responsible for delivery” and there are “a number of concerns associated with the lack of state input”. Fisher MP Andrew Wallace is now calling on the state to give clear position on the project. Visit andrewwallacemp.com.au/heavyrail

LIFE-CHANGING INFLUENCES In honour of International Women’s Day earlier in March, Maroochydore VIEW Club met to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women in the community. “Four club members spoke about the women who had influenced their lives and made an impact personally, socially, educationally and politically on them and the community,” the club’s Lorri Carroll says. “The guest speaker was Rebecca Ind from the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood at Maroochydore and the vital work the organisation undertakes to save lives.”

VIEW stands for voice, interests and education of women and offers a network for women to connect with their community, use their skills and experience and make new friendships. Throughout the year the club also raises funds for The Smith Family to help provide education for disadvantaged Australian children.

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Queensland’s first quadriplegic doctor offered his time to raise money for a free legal service on the Sunshine Coast at a recent wine dinner.

Sharing his experience about rising above adversity, Queensland’s Australian of the Year, Dr Dinesh Palipana, says, “Life has definitely thrown some challenging experiences. I hope by listening to my experience that the people in the room will know that anything is possible. I survived a car accident and despite my disability and people telling me I couldn’t, I managed to become a doctor.” The wine dinner, hosted by Travis Schultz and Partners and sponsored by Coastline BMW and Worrells Solvency and Forensic Accountants, raised $15,978.

A Sunshine Coast associate professor has released a book exploring the natural beauty of Fraser Island.

Grahame Applegate’s self-guided driving and walking tour, Vegetation of Fraser Island/K’gari, allows readers to gain a snapshot of how the island was formed, some of the post-colonial history and forest management practices, as well as identifying different vegetation and dune types. As a young graduate, Assoc Prof Applegate studied the ecology of blackbutt forests, which dominate a large part of Fraser Island. The book is available at local bookstores and major booksellers.

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The bee

whisperer Rescuing bees and removing kilo after kilo of honey and wax from the walls of Sunshine Coast homes are all in a day’s work for Maleny beekeeper Scott Whitaker WORDS: Leigh Robshaw.

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oney, apples, avocados, grapes, mangoes, strawberries, cashews, coffee, cocoa, broccoli, carrots, chillies. These and many other foods would not exist without bees pollinating the plants that produce them. With bee populations around the world under threat, Maleny’s Scott Whitaker of Hinterland Bees has become a local ‘bee whisperer’, removing wayward hives and swarms across the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane and rehoming them on his property in North Maleny, where he produces Maleny Honey from rescued bee hives.

His eco-friendly system for removing hives from the walls of homes and commercial buildings means the pest man

doesn’t need to be called to spray toxic chemicals, and the bees get to see another day, pollinate another plant, and make some more delicious honey.

“Last spring and summer, I did about 50 removals,” Mr Whitaker says. “They come in little hotspots. In early spring, I got a whole bunch of jobs at Golden Beach. I’ve lost count of the number of removals I’ve done at Sunrise Beach this season.

“With the drought breaking, there were lots of resources for the bees and the consequence of that is not just lots of honey, but the bees want to reproduce and swarm. Then they get into people’s walls and ceilings and keep us on our toes.”

Bees love brick veneer houses, which have weep holes in the bricks that allow

them to enter into the wall cavities. A hive can contain 60,000 bees, plus more than 100 kilograms of honey. The only complete removal solution is a cut-out.

Mr Whitaker cuts out the honeycomb and vacuums up the bees using a special vacuum that doesn’t harm them, all while searching for the queen bee. It recently took him 12 hours to remove a massive hive from a barn in Towen Mountain near Nambour and he didn’t find the queen bee until the last 20 minutes of the job.

Mr Whitaker feels by saving the bees from extermination, he’s doing his bit for the environment. His job as a bee rescuer began in 2014, when a friend asked him to help remove swarm of bees that had set up home at a school in Bald Hills.

“Usually when I do a cut-out, I cut 30 to 50 kilos of honey out of the wall and ceiling, with all the wax,” he says. “It involves the disassembly of parts of the wall or ceiling sheeting to expose the nest. If you don’t remove all the comb and fill the void with insulation, it will almost certainly result in another swarm moving into the space, even if the previous colony has been poisoned.

“Fortunately, a lot of exterminators don’t exterminate bees anymore. To exterminate a nest is only solving half the problem. For a homeowner, the bigger problem is the material that gets left inside the wall. If you kill a nest, what generally happens is the nest gets attacked by a small hive beetle, which will go in and defecate into the honey stores, which ferments it and turns it into this brown ooze. Imagine what that’s like in the ceiling of the house.

It’s diabolical and it spreads out and destroys the ceiling.

“Within time, you are almost guaranteed to attract another swarm of bees in there, because bees do so much communication through pheromones. The queen pheromone is in that cavity and will attract scout bees looking for a place to move into. It’s a never-ending cycle if you don’t deal with it properly.

As the only full-time bee removal expert on the Sunshine Coast, Mr Whitaker is run off his feet. He balances hive removal with managing his own hives – he has nine different apiary sites stretching from Mapleton to Maleny and Peachester, with 150 hives in total.

“I put a lot of effort into trying to mitigate swarms from my hives,” he says.

“From a business point of view, there’s no point me dealing with other people’s bee problems if my hives are going to swarm.

Swarming happens when the colony runs out of space, when they are responding to really good seasonal conditions and lots of pollens are coming in to feed the developing larvae.

“It’s not the sort of thing I’m complaining about. I’d much rather it be that way. If there are lots of swarms around, it’s because conditions are good for bees.

Beekeeping is very in touch with the environment and it feels like a legitimately good thing to be doing.”

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IMMANUEL ARTS FESTIVAL LAUNCHES 40TH YEAR Entries are now open for the Immanuel Arts Festival. A popular event on the local cultural calendar, this year the festival turns 40.

A lavish gala opening will be held on May 20, before the festival opens to the public from May 21 to 23. The event is an opportunity for artists of all ages, including students from any school, to showcase their talent.

Emerging and established artists are encouraged to enter. This year’s feature artists are Artist in Focus Chris Blake and Artists in Residence Justin Bruhn and Odessa Mahony-de Vries. The latter is a graduate of Immanuel Lutheran College and an established artist who won Best Painting at the festival in 2019. She specialises in painting with mixed media on canvas and plywood, and completed a Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) Degree at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.

For the first time, a Student Artist in Focus will also appear. Immanuel Year 11 student Libby Evans won Most Outstanding Work of the Festival in 2019 with her wearable art piece X-Radiance.

Libby was also a finalist in the 2021 Stanthorpe Art Prize.

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And there is the key: community. Being open to finding your tribe and joining with others in the challenges we take on is a very Sunny Coast thing to do.

The Sunshine Coast is heaving with communities of mature people who dare.

Surf clubs are a classic example, but there are groups for triathlon, walking, bowls, tennis, squash, swimming and trail running that are pitched not just at the elite athletes, but at the slightly older, gutsy triers. It makes sense, given the last Census showed the median age of a Sunshine Coaster is 44.

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NEVER TOO OLD TO LEARN A NEW SKILL There is a certain freedom that comes with tackling new things when you are a little older.

You care less about what other people think. You let go of secret dreams of being rich or famous or being good enough to represent your country. You know that worthwhile achievements take time and gumption and that the glow inside as you tick off a bucket list item could light the night. And you also know that life can be very short and – to borrow from Lemony Snicket – if you wait until you are ready, you will be waiting for the rest of your life.

So you dive in, dig in and give whatever it is a red-hot crack.

By the time this is published, the dust will be settling on the Mooloolaba Triathlon. Thousands of athletes will have pushed themselves in three sports back-toback, with most achieving some sort of personal milestone even if they didn’t break actual records.

Half of this year’s Mooloolaba Tri entrants were first timers. I was one of them, an enthusiastic newbie in the surging, seething sprint event field.

At the start of the year I had never ridden a road bike, but a generous friend lent me one and joined me in training.

My athletic and multi-talented beloved took on the role of patient coach and chief encourager. My longstanding weekly exercise regime was diversified to include lap swimming, something I had not done since high school.

Importantly, a few more similarly aged daredevils I know made completing a Mooloolaba Tri event their goal too.

The countdown is on for the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, which will attract 6000 competitors to the Sunshine Coast.

Participants from clubs around the country will converge for ‘The Aussies’ at Maroochydore, Alexandra Headland and Mooloolaba from April 16 to 24.

The nine-day carnival, last held in the region in 2016, is set to inject millions of dollars into the local economy. There is renewed enthusiasm for this year too, after last year’s event on the Gold Coast was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We are now just four short weeks away from our biggest sport event of the year and everyone associated with the event is super excited,” SLSA national sport manager Wayne Druery says. “It has certainly been a long time since the Aussies in 2019.

“We had a fantastic event up here in 2016 and look forward to it being even better in 2021. Everyone associated with the event such as Tourism and Events Queensland, Sunshine Coast Regional Council and the three host surf clubs in Alexandra Headland, Maroochydore and Mooloolaba have been fantastic with their support for this event for not only the competitors but also the local community.”

The carnival should deliver a multimillion-dollar boost to the region, via visitors’ spending and nationwide exposure.

The Aussies traditionally attracts 7000 competitors and 20,000 supporters but post-COVID, 6000 competitors and 15,000-plus supporters are more realistic numbers. Surf Life Saving Australia has been working hard behind the scenes to produce a COVID-Safe event.

“Half of this year’s Mooloolaba Tri entrants were first timers. I was one of them” At USC, where I work, more students are deemed mature age than are not, with a surge in recent times.

COVID-19 carved its signature on the nation’s jobs landscape and ways of life, but also pushed more people to study their way towards a new career.

I have been in the mature learning space, too. In my forties, I earned a Masters degree, then a PhD, and I learnt to surf. All were life changing in their way.

My first surf lessons with XL Surfing Academy were with other ocean lovers of my vintage. Today, our surf breaks are peppered with people in their middle years united by a love of the brine.

It is said your vibe attracts your tribe.

And doing something surprising is the new black. Why? As the years roll by, why not?

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Ashley Robinson admits he has some bad habits and also reserves the right to judge others for theirs – especially the three abreast people.

Sami Muirhead remembers the iconic toys of her youth and wonders what today’s generation of kids will look back on with a sense of nostalgia.

have a few really bad habits, like picking my belly button or scratching my groin at inappropriate times, which I have been doing since I was a kid. To this day I still don’t realise I am doing it.

Pulling hairs from my nose and ears is another fail as apparently, I do it in public.

The list could just go on and on but probably my worst habit is judging people; well, not so much judging them, but inwardly predicting their behaviour. I am not Allan Pease, but decades in the hospitality industry has caused me to try and get a read on people.

For instance, people who eat their food in groups like my Dad used to. You know, cut a bit of meat, put a bit of each vegetable on the fork and then delicately eat it – unlike me, who just eats everything on the plate as fast as I possibly can, starting with the stuff I least like.

My wardrobe is a mess. I don’t decide what I am going to wear until I rummage through and find something that might fit, or I like. Unlike those who have an orderly cupboard, know where everything is and most likely lay out what they are

going to wear before they have a shower.

Now that sort of stuff keeps me amused and is quite fun, as it doesn’t offend anyone. But it’s my other observations that could get me in trouble.

Like people who walk three or four abreast on the footpath, loudly solving the problems of the world with no regard for the oncoming fat old bloke who has to get off the path to avoid them. In the same class are the cyclists, three abreast in the traffic with no regard about anything but themselves. They are a very special breed of people the three abreast species; walking cycling and even running.

My guess is a fair percentage of these groups, not the many considerate ones who play by the rules, but this particular species who don’t give a damn, would be the ones who would want the best table in the house when they book a restaurant.

Some would take the waiter to task if he didn’t know what side of the ridge the shiraz grapes were grown on when ordering wine, then paste it all over Facebook.

I am no Allan Pease for sure, but I do consider others. Have a nice day.

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

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have gone down a nostalgic rabbit hole buying toys from the ’80s on eBay and reliving my childhood.

Yesterday, I purchased five Smurfs to try to quench my thirst to once again own a swag of the little blue guys. Smurfette was my favourite, followed closely by Brainy Smurf and Jokey Smurf. Every so often if we had been good, Mum would take us to the petrol station on Saturday morning and we would be allowed one Smurf.

I am also bidding on a Nintendo game and watching a handheld parachute game.

Remember them? I always wanted one rather than the double screen Donkey Kong. This trip down memory lane was sparked when my daughter received the greatest 10th birthday gift from my group of girlfriends that made me feel 10 again.

They bought her old-school rollerskates in turquoise blue with bubblegum hot pink shoelaces and matching fuchsia wheels.

Remember when all the cool kids had rollerskates? I desperately wanted white skates with red laces and red wheels, in the hope of skating around our garage with my cat. Instead, I inherited my big brother’s black and yellow speed skates. They worked

the same, but they never had my heart, as it was already in love with the imaginary white skates. Sometimes, Mum would take us to Skateway at Mt Gravatt in Brisbane, and we would tear around the rink listening to Michael Jackson’s Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough and Kate Bush’s Babushka.

I have a few regrets from my twenties.

One is getting a tattoo, because I passed out halfway through. It’s not a great result. A second regret is not buying a property that was on a big block on top of Buderim that was just $160K. And the last regret is giving away my Smurf collection. I loved Smurfs, my Cabbage Patch Kid, Rubik’s Cubes and yo-yos. I was never a Barbie doll girl nor was I into My Little Pony or Strawberry Shortcake dolls.

Today’s kids will have memories of playing computer games, but not nearly as many physical toys to cuddle or put proudly on display. Sometimes I wonder what will make them feel nostalgic. And what will the collector’s items be? Probably those awful rubber mini toys the big supermarkets give away when you spend money. Wish me happy bidding on my little blue mates.

Sami Muirhead is a radio announcer, blogger and commentator.

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

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TIME TO BRING THE ‘KRAUSS’ BACK TO BUDERIM

When is the council going to do something about the lakes on Springhill Drive, Sippy Downs. They are in a disgusting state, especially the one that doesn’t have the fountain. It is so covered in water weeds that all the ducks, swans and most of the morehens have completely disappeared. I walk around them three or four times a week and would really enjoy stopping for five minutes or so to watch them, but there is no sign of them now. Their state spoils the rest of the parks.

In 2010 the historical ‘Krauss Locomotive’ restoration was completed by a dedicated team of enthusiasts who devoted so much time, effort and finances to return it to near its original condition. It is currently housed in a shed on Wises Farm awaiting its move back to its historical position in Buderim for the benefit of the local population and visitors.

As a Buderim resident interested in its history, I fail to understand why the council has not welcomed the Buderim location proposal. I assume the council member for the area supports the proposal and has put the matter before them. If approval is not being provided because of finances, I am reliably informed the necessary removal costs would be raised from the community

FLORAL EMBLEM IDEAS

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The Sunshine Coast Art Prize used to be for local and emerging artists that were struggling to make a living from sale of their artworks. However, the major prize money is now $25,000 and professional artists from other areas have become part of the competition. I think it should go back to local, struggling artists. Of course, a change can only happen if Sunshine Coast councillor for the arts, Cr Rick Baberowski, and the Sunshine Coast Arts board members agree to give local artists a fighting chance.

Susan, Cooran

I immediately thought of Christmas bells for our floral emblem. They used to be prolific in the wallum and between Kawana and Caloundra.

I do remember picking them attracted a fine. They are rather beautiful and very colourful. The old Pig Face flower is certainly lovely, and it would be my second choice. Also, Peter of Alex, I thoroughly agree with you.

We don’t need any more high-rise buildings.

I agree with David Hawthorne (MWP 4/3/21) that the Castanaspermum Australe (Blackbean) is the floral emblem of the area that was previously covered by the Maroochy Shire Council. I have lived on the coast for 40 years and have always known that fact over that whole time. I have seen a publication put out by the then Maroochy Shire Council, many years ago, stating such. I’m fairly sure that Noosa and the Caloundra Shire Councils each had their own also. Maybe it’s time for a change, but any decision should be carefully considered by suitably qualified persons in the council after public input. Whatever is chosen, it must be a plant that is indigenous to this area only.

June Glanville, Nambour

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If for any reason that I am not aware of, the location is the problem I would very much appreciate the authority concerned publishing its objections and explaining its reasons so that negotiations could be conducted in the near future to resolve them. If it is costs involved, a figure should be provided as to how much is required so that interested locals are given the opportunity to hopefully raise the funds and resolve the problem, ensuring ‘Krauss’ is brought home to Buderim.

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There’s loads to explore and plenty to do on the Coast, so pop these fun events into your diary so you don’t miss out.

ARTHUR STREET COUNTRY MARKET The Arthur Street Country Markets is hosting a display of cars from the Blackall Range Horseless Carriage Club, based in Maleny. It is expected more than 20 cars will be on site from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s with a few old timers.

Cars that we all know and love include MG, Jaguar, Mustang, Triumph, Morgan and more. It is an amazing classic collection. The Arthur Street Country Markets are a friendly, traditional, weekly community market featuring local general goods and fresh produce, plants, jewellery, reflexology, soap, bric-a-brac, coins, vintage records, breakfast barbecue and great coffee.

When: Sunday, April 11, 7am to noon. Where: Arthur Street Country Markets, 145 Arthur Street, Caloundra.

Tickets: Entry is free, no booking required.

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THE 2021 OPEN STUDIO – ART WORKSHOPS The Pressed Metal workshop with Anita Baills covers the basics and safety aspects of working with metal and how to use readily available supplies and tools to create pieces. Students will learn the basics of cutting, filing and pressing designs into aluminium and create a bookmark or wrist cuff and a pair of earrings. Anita has eight years of workshop tutoring experience in resin, resin art, jewellery, metalwork and wearable art workshops. When: Friday, March 26, 1pm to 3pm. Where: Sunshine Coast Art Group, 1 William Parker Place, Buderim. Cost: $75. For information on the workshops go to openstudiossunshinecoast.com.au.

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JAZZ AND BLUES COLLECTIVE MAROOCHYDORE The Aaron Jansz Band presents The Songbook of Rodgers and Hart. This performance celebrates the prolific songwriting partnership of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. The pair worked together for 23 years, writing for 28 stage musicals, resulting in more than 500 songs. The timeless nature of the Rodgers and Hart songbook has been displayed by Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Peggy Lee, Tony Bennett, Dianna Krall, Harry Connick jnr and more. Band members include Jess Spina, Shannon Marshall, Damian Sim, Luke McIntosh and Aaron Jansz. When: Sunday, March 28, 1pm to 4pm. Where: Millwell Road Community Centre, 11 Millwell Road East, Maroochydore. Tickets: $25. Seniors, $23. Book via ticketebo.com.au/jazz-blues-collective.

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Mar 28 VERA BLUE WITH JARRYD JAMES Vera Blue is thrilled to be coming back to the Sunshine Coast, joined by very special guest Jarryd James. The electro pop powerhouse and her band will play fan favourites including multi-platinum single Regular Touch, globally penetrating Flume collab Rushing Back, and latest release Lie To Me, which was voted number 68 in this year’s Triple J Hottest 100 countdown. Joining the show will be Queensland singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jarryd James. His second album PM was released to critical acclaim last month. When: Sunday March 28, 5pm to 10pm.

Where: NightQuarter, 8 the Avenue, Birtinya. Tickets: $74.90, via tix.nightquarter.com.au/events.

THE MIND OF PLANTS SYMPOSIUM The idea that plants have a mind of their own has been a prominent feature of some Indigenous narratives, literary works and philosophical discourses. Recent scientific research in the field of plant cognition also highlights the capacity of botanical life to discern between options and learn from prior experiences or, in other words, to think.

This online symposium brings the Mind of Plants book contributors together to share their reflections and various approaches to plants, with stories, poetry and sound across a range of human languages and geographical landscapes. When: Friday, April 9, 7.50am to 6pm. Where: Online symposium. Tickets: Free event, register via tinyurl.com/2dtm94rn.

SUNSHINE COAST COLLECTIVE MARKETS COOLUM BEACH This is a Sunday morning that is full of fun for all ages! With plenty to see, lots of food to eat and the best speciality coffee on the Coast, you will not be disappointed! Whether you are shopping for a gift, or for yourself, or simply looking for a location to meet up with a friend, Sunshine Coast Collective Markets is a great addition to your weekend plans.

There are lots of parking options along Barns Lane, but if you arrive when it’s pumping, there is also parking on the other side of the school on School Road. When: Sunday March 28, 8am to 12pm. Where: Coolum Primary School Oval, School Road, Coolum Beach. Tickets: Entry is free.

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EASTER CONCERT Caloundra Chorale’s Easter Concert is on Saturday, March 27 at 2pm at Venue 114, Sportmans Parade, Bokarina. Tickets $20. Bookings essential.

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Mooloolaba’s Carmel Atkinson impresses at the inaugural Ultra355 event. WORDS: Caitlin Zerafa.

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Carmen Atkinson has overcome many adversities in her life and recently conquered a fear to come home with an impressive result at the Ultra355

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rom being told she could face life in a wheelchair as a teenager to overcoming the fear of cycling after a serious accident, a Mooloolaba chiropractor is stopping at nothing to overcome adversity.

Dr Carmen Atkinson’s latest achievement is testament to her determination, placing second at the inaugural Ultra355 event in Hervey Bay. The three-day event from February 27 to March 1 was the first official event of

its kind in Australia, comprising a five-kilometre swim and 100-kilometre cycle, a 200-kilometre cycle and a 50-kilometre run.

“For me it’s the perfect fusion of ultramarathon running and Ironman triathlon,” Dr Atkinson says.

“It’s a similar concept as a three-day triathlon but it’s a slightly shorter distance than Ultraman.”

Having only eight hours each day to complete the race, the 44-year-old was the second female to cross the line on day three, and the seventh competitor to finish overall with a time of 16:11:22.

“Fifty athletes started the race; I came out of the swim 13th female and then I rode myself into seventh place female at the end of day one.

“On day two I set the course record of 6:46:27 and rode myself into fourth place female and then on the final day I ran myself into second.”

Dr Atkinson took up marathon running in the early 2000s, competing in her first Ironman in 2013 and qualifying for the world championships in Hawaii in 2015.

Hearing of the Ultraman Australia event in Noosa, Dr Atkinson began training to compete in 2017 before a frightening accident stopped her in her tracks.

“In 2017 I actually crashed my bike on day one of the race and ended up with a fractured face, smashed teeth and broken hand,” she says.

“I have been a nervous cycler and I have been injured a lot since that crash.”

Dr Atkinson felt her recent success was the redemption race she had been searching for.

“I had a really good race. I feel like it was the best race I have put together – very much since my accident.

“It was a breakthrough experience because it was the race that I needed to have for a few years.

The athlete also lives with scoliosis, a condition she was told could put her in a wheelchair and inspired her to a pursue a career in chiropractic.

“When I was in my early teens I was told I needed spinal surgery or I would be in a wheelchair by the time I was 30.

“It was my chiropractor at the time that suggested keeping it functional and strong and living an active lifestyle.

“Here I am 30 years later running in ultra-distance events and as fit and as strong as I have ever been at nearly 45.

“It comes back to that belief that the human body is capable of extraordinary things. You can achieve anything even when you have had a prognosis like that.

“That’s part of my purpose as a chiropractor – to help people fulfil their health potential, their athletic potential.

So for me it was another opportunity to overcome adversity.”

Dr Atkinson says while she is not sure what her next race will be, there are always races on the horizon she wants to tick off her bucket list.

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TEENAGER HONOURS AUNT WITH FUNDRAISING EFFORT Jessica Lane put her hair on the line for charity. WORDS: Caitlin Zerafa.

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“With the World’s Greatest Shave app we can see where all the donations go, so we’ve got about three months of lab costs completely funded along with moving [rural] families closer to their loved ones.

“It’s made a real difference.”

With a close family friend losing their battle with cancer earlier this month, and never having the opportunity to meet her aunty, Ms Lane knows too well the impact cancer can have on a family.

“A few years before I was born my aunty was diagnosed with brain cancer and she lost her battle. I saw what a big effect it had on my family and growing up without her.

“I never understood why it had to take her, why it had to be a thing, why it hasn’t been fixed yet.

“Everyone knows someone who’s either fought the battle and won or haven’t been so lucky and it’s just a horrible thing I don’t want to be around anymore.”

Donations to Ms Lane’s fundraising page are open until June. Visit worldsgreatestshave.com and search ‘Jess Lane’ under the donate link.

Buderim teenager who never had the chance to meet her aunty has braved the scissors, shaving her long auburn hair for a cause close to her heart.

Jessica Lane raised nearly $7000 after participating in the World’s Greatest Shave on March 11.

The 18-year-old says while she had the choice to shave her head, so many people battling cancer are not so lucky.

“I really wanted to do what I could to make that difference. “[My hair is] going to be turned into four wigs, which I’m really looking forward to. It’s going to give some people who don’t have the choice [to lose their hair] that dignity.”

Ms Lane says despite some emotion on the day, she likes her new hairstyle and is pleased with her fundraising efforts.

“I thought it was going to be a bit emotional because I’ve had long hair most my life, but it was really just a few snips and a buzz. I’m really happy that I like it as well,” she says.

“My original goal was $4000, and we managed to crack $6000 on the day.

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ooloolah families with children attending Maleny State High School now have access to a new subsided bus service after lobbying the state government.

Member for Glass House Andrew Powell says many Mooloolah Valley parents have been left to fend for themselves to transport their children to and from school despite living in the catchment area for Maleny State High School. “We’ve been pushing for this for the better part of three years, and I recently launched a petition to put further pressure on the Department of Transport [TMR] to provide a subsidised bus service,” he says.

“Until now, Glasshouse Country Coaches stepped up for these kids and provided a bus, but it wasn’t subsidised by the government.”

Local mother Lisa West says finding subsided transport for her children for the past four years has been a “real struggle”.

“Having sent two kids to Maleny State High School while living in Mooloolah, it’s been a long-term frustration,” she says. “If I wanted subsidised transport, I was told to send my kids to a school outside of their designated catchment. It was so ridiculous!”

Planning is underway for the service to begin in term three 2021. TMR will work with Glasshouse Country Coaches to ensure service continuity until the solution is implemented and this may involve bringing forward the subsidised service during term two.

First Nations Forum On March 22 I attended a council-facilitated First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) forum titled First Nations Self-Determination, Representation and Wellbeing. The forum had a strong focus on fostering relationships, representation and future wellbeing and included some terrific guest speakers including Kabi Kabi and Jinibara traditional custodians, UQ Adjunct Associate Professor and Kombumerri person Dr Mary Graham and Statement from the Heart Working Group First Nations chair Suzanne Thompson. It was great to hear many different perspectives, and I was glad to share how our Sunshine Coast Community Strategy 2019-2041 recognised the need to foster inclusive communities, which included ensuring all Traditional Owners and First Nations peoples are valued and respected.

For future First Nations events, keep an eye on the Sunshine Coast First Nations Community Meeting Facebook page.

Growing old is not a disease I recently attended council and USC’s joint Healthy Ageing forum in February. It was a great opportunity to hear from many expert guest speakers. It provided me with confirmation that my whole food/plant-based vegan diet along with regular exercise is the best way to maintain my health and wellbeing. For lots of tips on how you can stay active visit sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ healthysunshinecoast. If you have any questions, please contact me at david.law@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and follow my Facebook page @DavidLawDivision10.

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The club held its final donation presentation on March 9 with a morning tea at the Coolum Lions Community House. “$20,000 was divided between Suncoast Rescue Helicopter, Royal Flying Doctors, Angel Flight, Berghofer Research, McGrath Foundation, Cittamani, Youngcare, Riding for the Disabled, Lions Childhood Cancer Research, Coolum Chaplaincy, Lions Youth Insearch, Coolum SES and Coolum Boardriders,” club secretary Heather Davis says.

“Over the years we have donated at least $600,000 to the local community and others in need, as well as publishing our Coolum Lioness history book.”

The club also runs the Coolum Twilight Markets and Ms Davis hopes Coolum Lions Club will take over that and other club projects in the future.

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fter years of support from the 4556 Chamber of Commerce, local business Your Employment Solutions is “paying it forward” with the hope of helping other businesses thrive.

Your Employment Solutions co-founders Sarah and Brendon McIntosh have been announced as executive sponsors for 2021.

“We are part of an incredible community and want to play a part in helping it become stronger and thrive,” Ms McIntosh says.

“Beyond recruitment support, we are

very keen to help local businesses as much as we possibly can and supporting an entity like the chamber aligns with this goal.

“It also allows us to indirectly help those businesses we have yet to meet.”

With Your Employment Solutions’ head office in Sippy Downs, it is hoped the business’s involvement will help connect more businesses from within the 4556 postcode area.

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PHOTOGRAPHER’S HEALTH SCARE GIVES HIM A NEW VIEW Doug Bazley feels blessed to be back on his feet after suffering a stroke a few weeks ago. WORDS: Caitlin Zerafa.

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Caloundra photographer passionate about sharing what he sees through a lens has been left feeling extremely grateful after a recent health scare.

Doug Bazley, known through his business Blueys Photography, has become popular in the community

for his stunning aerial shots, mostly taken using a drone.

He suffered a stroke on March 6 and says without the quick actions of his colleague and the attention he received at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH), the outcome could have been very different.

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“It was just amazing how all that went down,” Mr Bazley says. “Thank God my work colleague noticed and made that call to the ambulance. I think I dodged a bullet.”

The 61-year-old says he sat down for a break before he took a turn for the worse.

“All of a sudden I couldn’t see and I could hear people talking, but I couldn’t actually find them.”

Lucky to have no permanent damage, and grateful for the care at SCUH, Mr Bazley now hopes to donate one of his prints to the stroke ward.

“I have a big print I want to donate to the stroke ward for the care I got in there; it was unbelievable. The care that I got in there from the moment I arrived to when I left was absolutely amazing.”

“I just want to raise awareness about how these things can hit us.

“I’m very fortunate to be home and walking on two feet.”

Mr Bazley loves to be able to act on this generosity through his photography, and admits he was a “late starter” to the hobby.

“We did a trip to Tasmania three years ago and that was when I bought my first drone and started photography.

“I’m now on my third drone and upgrading each time.”

Mr Bazley says he loves adventures and sharing what he sees on his journeys, particularly from a bird’s eye perspective.

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“Many followers say to me ‘oh, I didn’t realise that was there’ or ‘I didn’t know that looked like that’.”

His work sits in apartment lobbies, businesses and private homes and he is often called on by surfers to capture them

“We did a trip to Tasmania three years ago and that was when I bought my first drone”

in action. He also loves promoting new businesses.

He is now donating several of his images to feature on limited-edition reusable Shop Caloundra water bottles.

Available at various Caloundra stores, proceeds from the bottles will go back to the Caloundra Business Alliance for future community projects.

Mr Bazley, who was given the nickname ‘Bluey’ from his father due to the red hair he had as a child, has been out with his drone since the stroke and says he is pleased to be able to continue capturing the region from above.

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Caloundra Chamber of Commerce is launching a Business Health Check Survey

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ne year since local businesses began to feel the affects of COVID-19, the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce and the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) are launching the Business Health Check Survey.

The announcement comes as JobKeeper ends for almost 1000 Caloundra businesses this month.

The program is designed to better understand the performance of the local business community and the health and wellbeing of business owners since the pandemic began.

Caloundra Chamber of Commerce president Michael Shadforth says with government support measures being slowly removed, the program will help outline what is needed and where.

“This program will provide incredible value to the business community on the southern Sunshine Coast and will enable us to ensure we are best addressing local issues head on,” Mr Shadforth says.

“The data we collect from this survey will help us direct resources and drive public policy where it’s needed.”

The online survey will be available to business owners in Caloundra and Kawana and examines three major elements of business: business confidence, business operations, and the health and wellbeing of business owners.

The chamber hopes to receive more than 400 responses over the next month, which will allow the USC team to analyse the business data.

The Caloundra chamber is also incorporating an additional independent survey in the form of face-to-face interviews conducted by a group of retired business professionals.

“Community connections are critically important to small business owners and these have been truly tested throughout the past year.” Mr Shadforth says.

“Our mentors are of an incredibly high standard and will be able to listen to the concerns of local small business owners from a position of experience.”

Local businesses can complete the survey at businesshealthchecksurvey.com.

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FREE COURSE ON OFFER Do you like helping older people in your community? Baringa Community Centre is offering free certificate three courses in Individual Support to eligible candidates.

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THE ART OF WELLBEING: CREATIVE CLASSES ARE GOOD FOR MENTAL HEALTH

With international and national adventures off the cards for the Friendship Force Sunshine Coast, members recently enjoyed a day exploring the Glass House Mountains region.

Club president David Allan says travelling locally and internationally is a core activity of the club to explore different cultures. “The recent visit to Bankfoot House and the Mary Gregor Centre in the Glass House Mountains enabled us to walk through history as a reminder that culture evolves through changing technologies, work practices, recreation, economy, geography, environment, transport and personalities,” Mr Allan says.

“Our members enjoyed picnicking in the grounds and joining the comprehensive small group guided tours through the historic house, outbuildings and pioneering stories and videos on offer there.”

To find out more visit friendshipforcesunshinecoast.org.au.

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icking up a paintbrush and glass of bubbly is helping locals with their mental health and wellbeing, as they socialise and delve into the world of art.

Local artists Tricia Olsen and Wendy Brown from Lapopie Art recently launched Bubbles & Brush, a class that is proving to popular for brightening community spirit through interactive workshops.

Ms Olsen says creativity is powerful and helps maintain positive mental health and wellbeing. “The personal benefits of developing our creativity can be a powerful generator in boosting our confidence, and allowing us to feel more engaged and resilient, especially when meeting new friends.

“Art is a brilliant activity in helping us to alleviate anxiety, depression and stress while maintaining a positive attitude.”

Ms Olsen says studies are finding experimenting with art increases brain connectivity, reduces cortisol and other stress hormones, while releasing feel-good dopamine.

“So many people say ‘I do not have a creative bone in my body’, and we say ‘not under our watch’,” she adds.

Bubbles & Brush is hosted The Good Place cafe in Kawana and includes tutoring, art supplies, champagne and nibbles created from local ingredients.

The next workshop is on April 15. Visit Lapopie Art on Facebook.

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Division two councillor Terry Landsberg says the stadium is the only four-court multipurpose air-conditioned stadium on the Coast and hosts a wide range of events from local fixtures and national tournaments, to expos, trade shows, conferences and community events.

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“Along with these recently completed upgrades, council is planning for the installation of an accessible lift at Caloundra Indoor Stadium to provide access to the mezzanine floor, which is expected to be completed and ready for use mid-year.”

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Mornings at Caloundra State School are off to a running start thanks to a popular fitness initiative

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morning running club is driving school attendance and community participation at Caloundra State School.

The Cal 100-kilometre Club is offered twice a week, before school for 20 minutes, with students either running or walking laps of the school oval and achieving progress reports and certificates along the way.

The parent-led initiative offers the

achievement for many. Making one kilometre is a goal for others, and for some kids getting a medal is a big incentive.”

Students receive a certificate for five-kilometre milestones, with medals for 25-kilometre milestones and a trophy for 100 kilometres.

School principal Stephen Logan says staff are also seeing the benefits in the classroom.

“Our teachers have told us the students who participate are really ready to go at the start of the day and settle in quickly to morning lessons,” he says.

“The Cal 100 Club is a great example of the engagement of our families and our P&C in supporting us to make things happen.

“We want our students to be passionate about their day at school.

“We have seen through Cal 100 that our attendances, including through the winter months, have been remarkably strong.”

Caloundra State School has 500 students and is accepting enrolments inside its catchment and from outside the area.

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opportunity for parents and students to exercise and start the school day in a positive way.

Beginning the program two years ago, parent Jocelyn Elliott says the results are encouraging.

“It is so rewarding to see the kids enjoying themselves, being active, and working towards their personal goals, which are different for them all.

“Just turning up a bit earlier is a big

An artist’s impression of the proposed Caloundra District Library

PLANS FOR LIBRARY The Caloundra Administration Building on Omrah Avenue could be set for significant upgrades if Sunshine Coast Council agrees to move into the detailed design phase for a new green-star, district-level library.

The council’s director of major projects and strategic property Debra Robinson says the council has completed a detailed feasibility and preliminary design to repurpose the building. “Levels one and two will house a new contemporary district library, an integrated customer service centre, community meeting spaces and covered outdoor areas,” she says.

“Council administration and three councillor offices will be located on the top floor and the current council chambers and Beerwah Room, with their beautiful soaring ceilings, will become a large flexible community meeting room.”

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QCWA Beerwah’s Debbie Ives says the day was also an opportunity to raise money for the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW).

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New children’s book, Shine, by Sunshine Coast-based author, Mr Danny Parker, celebrated its launch event this month thanks to Year 3 students at Matthew Flinders Anglican College.

The Year 3 students were tasked with organising the entire book launch event –from conception to completion – held on March 15 at the college in Buderim.

Flinders Head of Primary, Mrs Trudi Edwards, says real-world learning experiences, such as the Shine launch, were a curriculum focus for students from Prep to Year 6 at the college.

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At the event, parents, staff and students were delighted with the special touches, from the music to the songs, cake, artworks, speeches, face painting and book signings by the author.

Mr Parker, who is author-in-residence and also the Head of Creative Arts at Flinders, says he was thrilled with the first of his launches to be hosted by children.

Shine is Mr Parker’s 12th children’s book, inspired by his daughter and written as a love song between parent and child.

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Book a seat through the QR code or go to https://namboursc.eq.edu.au/enrolments or email enrol@namboursc.eq.edu.au Limited places are available to ensure Covid-19 safety can be followed.

Nambour State College can cancel the event in response to Covid-19 developments.

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Building a sustainable ocean economy is one of the most important tasks and greatest opportunities of our time.

Sunshine Coast Grammar School is excited to announce a collaboration with CASE (California Association of STEAM Education), in association with Actura, to offer an Ocean School exploration.

This STEAM based study program is open to Year 6, 7 and 8 students and is set to occur in the June/July holidays during 2022.

The CASE Junior Ocean School is designed to assist in developing curiosity and interest within the STEAM fields. This program focuses on training young adventurers in an immersive environment.

Students will visit Brisbane and Cairns, participating in adventure-based activities allowing them to feed their curiosity and

find their path. CASE aims to create a wave of passion in students to pursue a future in STEAM and become more focused and inquisitive.

The ocean economy is tied to a group of interconnected industries which is rapidly expanding and changing. To succeed in this environment, youth of today will require transferable STEAM skills that can be used to address many of the big social, economic and environmental challenges.

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EDUCATION FEATURE

EXCELLENCE IS AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS AT NAMBOUR STATE COLLEGE Not many kids would say no to the offer of working with robots, especially when those robots can be individually built, customised, and coded to race and sumo-wrestle in regional competitions. The answer to this offer at Nambour State College has been a resounding yes!

Robotics Club is one of many excellence programs available to students at Nambour State College. The school’s other STEM programs and spaces include a Makerspace, STEAM Room, drone program, ICT Explorers program, and 3D printer. The 3D printer in particular will help Robotics Club members, Michael Maglis and Milo Hobbs (pictured here with their custom-built robots) to continue to fabricate parts for their competition robots.

“What’s great about Robotics Club is that they teach you everything,” says Michael, “You can just get into it and have a good time.” Milo had some previous experience with robotics from primary

school. “I figured it would be fun because I had a lot of fun when I tried this during our high school experience for Young Pinnacle Scholars.”

Other excellence programs include the academic excellence program of Young Pinnacle Scholars for primary school students and the full Pinnacle Program for high school students. Excellence in the creative arts and performance can be experienced through the Nambour Academy of Creative Arts.

Nambour State College’s goal is to provide a wide range of educational opportunities that focus on developing student excellence; academically, culturally, socially and mentally. To find out what the College has to offer, all families are invited to their open night on Tuesday March 30.

Families unable to attend the open night can find information on how to apply for excellence programs online, or by contacting the school on 5450 4111.

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NDIS PROMOTION

A RARE CHANCE TO JOIN THE WORLD-LEADING STEPS PATHWAYS COLLEGE

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he NDIS has given new opportunities for people with a disability, driven by greater social entrepreneurship in the disability sector.

One trailblazing service has recently been highlighted by the Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Government Services, Stuart Robert, for its innovation and flexibility. Attending the recent opening of the new STEPS Pathways College extension, Mr Robert referred to the college as a “world-leading model” for young adults with disabilities and autism.

A first of its kind in Australia, STEPS Pathways College helps young adults with disabilities and autism to learn the skills required to live independent lives.

Due to immense demand, the program is now available in a trainer-led, online format and has seen students learning skills across Australia. Mr Robert also praised the online program, adding that it is “wonderful” to see an online program that allows “people with disabilities to have the opportunity to engage regardless of where they live”.

Students at STEPS Pathways College

are able to attend as boarding or day students, with the boarding students able to immerse themselves in a 24/7 experience where they can practise essential skills in a safe and supported environment. Day students can also gain all the skills and knowledge provided at the college, all while remaining in the comfort of their home environment.

The newly opened extension has also opened the in-demand program to more

students, with new accommodation facilities able to accommodate another 12 students.

STEPS Pathways College founder Carmel Crouch is excited to see the flexible learning model become available to more students and support an even larger range of NDIS participants. “We have always ensured that our program can accommodate a huge range of NDIS participants. No two young people with

disabilities and autism are the same, and we don’t want to provide a one-size-fits-all learning opportunity,” she says.

“We have had such different students come through our program, ranging in age, background and experience, but each have had the same goal in mind – to be independent. It is amazing for us to be able to take on new students, and to help more young people achieve their independence.”

STEPS Pathways College features an innovative and holistic learning model, supporting young adults in any stage. The college teaches essential skills, helping students to live and thrive independently in the community. These skills extend beyond basic cooking and cleaning and ensure students can flourish and function in all aspects of healthy living and everyday life. Students are also able to gain skills outside the classroom, with all three modes of deliveries allowing students to create and maintain lifelong friendships.

STEPS Pathways College is now taking enrolment enquiries for its boarding, day and online deliveries.

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NDIS PROMOTION

ARUMA: SUPPORTING PEOPLE TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES Meet Kobi. He’s a proud Birpai and Worimi man who lives with his family in Tweed Heads. He loves the outdoors, especially fishing.

An Aruma customer in Burleigh for three years, Kobi originally wanted to learn how to better use his communication device and improve his literacy and numeracy. Now, with Aruma’s support and the NDIS, he’s ready for new challenges.

“Kobi’s interested in doing a lot more at Aruma,” says his dad Christian. “He wants to do a training program that could help him get into the workforce – he wants a job, that’s his goal.”

On Kobi’s every-growing to do list is starting up his own lawn-care business.

He’s currently saving up for a lawn mower.

He says, “There’s so much I’m able to do and be when I focus on my strengths. My disability allows me the freedom to be different.”

Who is Aruma?

Aruma – once known as House with No Steps – is one of Australia’s leading NDIS service providers.

Aruma’s amazing staff can provide quality services such as supported

HOW THE NDIS CAN WORK FOR YOU

independent living, specialised disability accommodation, independent living options and support co-ordination.

But Aruma can also do so much more – it can be your helper, mentor and trusted partner as it is to more than 5000 adults and children with a disability.

At Aruma it all comes down to a clear promise – it will always put you first.

Find out more at aruma.com.au.

Keen to have a chat to the Aruma team? Call 1300 538 746 or email enquiries@aruma.com.au.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme is the way of providing people with disability across Australia with support to meet their disability needs and link with their community.

The NDIS is where Queenslanders with disability go to access disability services. It can fund the help you, or the person you care for, need to live an ordinary life. It provides all eligible Australians with reasonable and necessary supports.

These are things like help with getting out and about, help at home, help to get a job, access to therapies or special equipment, or to learn new skills.

The scheme supports people with a permanent and significant disability

to take part in everyday activities.

To access the NDIS, a person with disability, their parent, carer or loved one needs to make an access request to the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) by calling 1800 800 110 (or to an early childhood partner for a child with disability aged up to six).

People who are in the NDIS (called participants) have choice and control over their disability supports, including being able to choose who provides supports and how they are delivered and managed.

The NDIS can provide for the support you, or the person you care for, need over a lifetime.

Find detailed information about the scheme at ndis.gov.au.

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MINDCARE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ROLL OUT Mindcare Mental Health Services provides much-needed therapy support for people impacted by a mental health condition and/or disability. Our specialised therapists offer psychology appointments, functional and capacity assessment, psychosocial recovery coaching and behaviour support planning across the Sunshine Coast, Gympie and Moreton Bay areas.

In addition to seeing clients in person at our welcoming ‘all-wheels’ accessible centres, we also offer appointments via phone and video conferencing Australiawide. For NDIS participants, we also provide in-home services.

At Mindcare, we understand the financial barriers that prevent people from accessing professional therapy services.

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provider under the PHN’s Stepped Care program. Stepped Care is an Australian government initiative that means clients don’t have to pay the financial gap between the bulk bill rate for mental health care plans and the service delivery cost. People with limited financial means are generally eligible to avoid the out-of-pocket expense.

Mindcare MHS manager Emma Burke brings a wealth of knowledge to our psychology services. “Mindcare MHS is committed to ensuring that local people have access to professional, accessible services that help them engage in and be included in the community or in their community of interest. We want people to lead their best possible lives,” she says. “We specialise in working collaboratively in a non-judgmental, therapeutic environment, engaging respectfully with our clients’ stories and struggles.”

Mindcare MHS clients love being able to access NDIS and mental health supports through Mindcare’s partnership with LevelUp Independent Living. LevelUp provides services to NDIS participants to help them live independently and participate in the community.

Enquire today to find out how Mindcare can help. Call on 1300 632 647, submit an enquiry on the website at mindcaremhs.com.au or email enquiries@mindcare.ybl.org.au

NDIS QUALITY AND SAFEGUARDS National Disability Insurance Scheme participants have the right to be safe and to receive quality services from the providers and workers they choose to support them under the NDIS. NDIS quality and safeguards apply to any organisation or person delivering services under the NDIS. The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission is the independent Commonwealth government agency providing a nationally consistent approach to quality and safeguards in NDIS services.

Its role is to regulate the NDIS market, promote safety and quality services, resolve problems and identify areas for improvement. This includes the regulation and monitoring of service providers and investigating complaints about the quality of services.

Find out how the NDIS Commission can help NDIS participants.

Quality and safeguard measures in Queensland include: • Complying with requirements under the NDIS Commission such as the NDIS Code of Conduct and meeting NDIS Practice Standards.

• Ensuring that workers and volunteers have appropriate criminal history screening – in Queensland a Yellow

Card is required to work with people with disability and/or a Blue Card if working with children.

• Complying with behaviour support arrangements to focus on personcentred interventions that address the underlying causes of behaviours of concern or challenging behaviours, and reduce or eliminate the use of restrictive practices.

• The reporting of deaths in care to the police or coroner, regardless of the circumstances or cause of death.

• A Community Visitor Program where a community visitor will make announced and unannounced visits to sites where vulnerable adults live, called ‘visitable sites’ to monitor the adequacy and appropriateness of services provided. They can make inquiries and lodge complaints for, or on behalf of, residents.

Giving feedback and making complaints: NDIS participants can take any concerns about the services they are receiving to the NDIS Commission.

Complaints for feedback relating to NDIS support plans and decisions can be made directly to the National Disability Insurance Agency by calling 1800 800 110 or emailing feedback@ndis.gov.au.

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FUTURE PLANNING AND DISABILITY

When you care for someone with a disability, everyday responsibilities can sometimes feel a little overwhelming, leaving little time to consider what the future may hold.

Studies have highlighted that parents who are caring for someone with a disability can feel apprehensive around future planning. Where to start? How to plan? What are the legal and financial considerations?

In response to the need for better information about future planning, leading Australian plan manager and not-for-profit Leap in! has launched a free ebook, Future planning: A guide for parents and carers.

The guide is an Australian first, providing a single source of information, tips, links and guidance on how to tackle the difficult issue of future planning.

It has been designed to provide essential information for planning for life’s ups and downs, including some of the more difficult topics such as planning for progressive conditions and what happens when you can no longer fulfil the role of carer.

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The comprehensive resource brings together relevant and available information on topics such as: • Long-term care • Preparing for independent living • Legal and financial planning • Wills and trusts including special disability trusts • Appointing an administrator or guardian.

The guide also contains useful tips on caring for yourself and preparing for an emergency, including how to develop an emergency care plan.

There’s helpful information on goal setting and transition planning plus links to loads of handy resources.

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THE NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME ASSURES PARTICIPANTS OF CONTINUING SUPPORT The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has responded to concerns raised this month in the media, following a statement from disability organisations regarding the rollout of independent assessments this year, including releasing a joint submission with DSS to the Joint Standing Committee inquiry into independent assessments.

The NDIA wants to reassure participants, their families and carers that it is committed to ensuring they continue to receive the supports they need, and have greater choice and control over those services.

Independent assessments are one element of the NDIS reform program, which will create a fairer, simpler and more flexible NDIS. They are not an end in themselves. They are an essential tool to ensure greater flexibility, transparency and consistency for participants.

They are critical to ensuring eligible participants can access and use the scheme, and to building more flexible plans, where participants can have more choice over how they use their NDIS budget.

The NDIS was born from the need for a system where people with disability could have better opportunities to be included in their communities, be more independent and have greater control over their lives.

For many, the NDIS has lived up to this vision – providing people with permanent and significant disability with individual funding, more independence and choice and control. It is clear that, for many Australians, the NDIS has been life changing, but others report it is not as fair, simple and flexible as it could be.

Functional assessments have always been part of the NDIS. The scheme has always been based on a person’s functional capacity, rather than medical diagnosis.

To access and use the scheme, NDIS participants have always been required to have discussions about their lives with people they may not know such as health care professionals, NDIS local area co-ordinators and planners – to help inform important decisions such as plan funding, to ensure they have the right supports in place for their individual needs.

The current approach to functional assessments relies on individuals seeking their own assessment at their own expense, however, this approach has resulted in a number of issues impacting directly on participants.

These inconsistencies and burdens in gathering information have contributed to inconsistency of access and planning decisions, resulting in inequity for people applying for and using the scheme.

Importantly, independent assessments will also allow for participants to have a more accurate, flexible plan through use of an improved way of developing personalised budgets.

NDIS participants are the experts in their own lives, so it is the NDIA’s job to ensure they have the right funding in place – and that the funding is flexible enough – so that they can choose the services they need, within the guidelines of what is covered by the NDIS. It is not accurate to say there has been no consultation on independent assessments.

For more information go to ndis.gov.au.

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Mighty Mars is powering through your learning and travel zone (until April 23), so education, research, philosophical conversations and local adventures are favoured Venus and Saturn also shine a bright spotlight on your important relationships.

Be careful you don’t upset a child or friend by making an insensitive comment. Friday’s Mercury/Pluto connection encourages you to transform your life by broadening and deepening your horizons… physically, mentally and spiritually.

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This week, Saturn (your patron planet) forms positive links with Venus and the sun. A lucky break could come your way, especially via a business contact. But if you don’t have the confidence to capitalise on this opportunity, it will pass you by.

Saturn is visiting your sign, which can make you feel restricted. Jupiter is in Aquarius as well, so you’ll also experience a strong drive for freedom and independence. It’s a delicate balancing act but being the real, authentic you is still possible.

This week, Mercury and Neptune (your power planet) pair up in Pisces (on Monday and Tuesday) which increases your creativity and sensitivity. It’s a wonderful week to express yourself as you write, sing, draw, dance, paint or play music.

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4. Whose photo did Alex P. Keaton, played by Michael J. Fox (pictured), keep on his nightstand in Family Ties?

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8. Which cartoon series featured fictional Russian spies Boris Badenov and Natasha Fatale?

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Based on Edward Lear’s beloved poem and presented by Little Match Productions, The Owl and the Pussycat is designed for children aged four to 10 years old and explores themes of love, adventure, harmony and acceptance.

Created by a national team of awardwinning artists, be swept away in this all-new opera, featuring stunning vocals, interactive theatre, puppetry and a troupe of musical puffins.

In a pea green boat, an owl and a pussycat sail across the sea for a year and a day to fair Bong-tree Bay. Adventure calls, new encounters

await and love conquers all in a nostalgic musical journey and irresistible blend of romance and nonsense.

This interactive performance inspires, educates and enthrals by inviting children, alongside their families, carers and teachers, to participate in musical and multi-sensory ways to help our lovable couple reach their destination.

Aboard a giant magical boat moored in the sea, meet our pair’s colourful and eccentric new friends, as they are brought to life on deck.

Set sail with this charming show and you might even meet a honey-hooked Sea Bear, an itty bitty Kitty and a punky Piggy Wig. Reviews include: “A creative gem of homegrown talent” – Stage Whispers.

“It was the greatest play I have seen in my life.” – Oscar, aged 8

Tuesday April 13. Venue114, 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina. Tickets: $25 each, family of four $90, under two free on knee, Times: 10am and 1pm. BOOK NOW: venue114.com.au or call 5413 1400.

BEE A GRUFFALO & GO EXPLORING There’s so much to discover and explore at The Ginger Factory ahead of the Easter school holidays. Join the Gruffalo Spotters Club on your next visit to receive your Gruffalo Spotters Card – collect all five Gruffalo animals to win a Gruffalo Activity Booklet!.

If your little one is a budding explorer, The Ginger Factory Explorer’s map might be the perfect activity these school holidays. Ask at the Ice Creamery to receive a free Ginger Factory compass and access to the

Explorer’s map. Follow the steps provided to discover all the fun and adventure The Ginger Factory has to offer.

These school holidays there will also be Easter colouring activities, DIY Gingerbread Men decorating kits available from the Ice Creamery and everyone’s favourite rides and tours: The Overboard Boat Ride, Moreton the Train, Live Bee Shows, Factory Tours and so much more.

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HOP ON BOARD WITH STEAM MAN! The Mary Valley Rattler looks forward to welcoming guests with its Hop on Board services running over the Easter weekend. Steam Man will join the kids for an Easter Egg Hunt at Amamoor, where the train turns on the heritage turntable.

Over the school holiday period, additional services have been added to ensure no one misses out. The kids will love the chance to sport Steam Man on their journey.

Mary Valley Rattler general manager Micheal Green says the volunteer team are gearing up for a bumper school holiday period. “We know people are keen to be spending time with family and friends and what better way to connect than experiencing a heritage rail journey that all the family can enjoy,” Mr Green says.

See the website for holiday services, which are on sale now.

The Mary Valley Rattler is a not-forprofit organisation operating with assistance from a large group of volunteers and is administered by a voluntary board. Support through ticket

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It’s time to be a hero! During the April school holidays, PJ Masks are diving into SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast for the first time with an Aquarium adventure. The hit animated series for pre-schoolers will be adding a new adventure for kids to help ‘Stop the Marine Mayhem’ around every corner at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast from April 1–30.

The nighttime baddies have stolen the aquarium’s animals and caused marine mayhem! Kids can join Catboy, Owlette and Gecko on the Creature Kidnap Trail to spot the missing animals and fill in the activity

sheet. In addition to the activity sheet, guests will receive a Catboy or Owlette mask on arrival (while stocks last) and will be given a PJ Masks sticker after completing the Creature Kidnap Trail.

Guests can also see all their favourite sea creatures at the Aquarium including sharks, rays and penguins.

SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast is open seven days a week during the April school holidays.

All tickets must be pre-booked online in advance.

For opening hours, tickets and further information, visitsealife.com/ sunshine-coast.

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Chlldren $10 (up to 18 yrs)-Adults $15 each.

Family Passes from $40 (2 Adults & 2 Children).

18 holes of awesomeness, with 2 challenge levels.

Landscaped humps, hollows, water features and sand and traps.

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HOLIDAY FUN

WHAT’S ON AT THE MOVES THESE HOLIDAYS

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BLUEY AND BINGO HAVE COME TO PLAY Cheese and crackers! We’re happy as Bandit with a takeaway spring roll to announce that Bluey’s Big Play is coming to The Events Centre, Caloundra in April.

Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy award-winning children’s television series. When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday arvo time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans. Join them as they pull out all of the games and ingenuity at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag.

Watch the heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets.

This is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life.

See Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli come to life in a visual and musical spectacular.

Where: The Events Centre, Caloundra. When: Tuesday April 13, 10am, 12pm & 2pm.Tickets: $45.90 – full price; $41.90 – per person group of 4+. theeventscentre.com.au

THE GARDEN WAS JUST THE BEGINNING

Event Cinemas have some great movies for the school holidays – don’t miss out on the antics of PETER RABBIT™ or that adventurous pair in Two by Two Overboard on the big screen.

In PETER RABBIT™ 2, the lovable rogue is back.

Bea, Thomas, and the rabbits have created a makeshift family, but despite his best efforts, Peter can’t seem to shake his mischievous reputation.

Adventuring out of the garden, Peter finds himself in a world where his mischief is appreciated, but when his family risks everything to come looking for him, Peter must figure out what kind of bunny he wants to be. The cast includes Rose Byrne, Domhnall Gleeson, David Oyelowo, Elizabeth Debicki with Margot Robbie and James Corden as Peter Rabbit. Starts March 23.

The young Nestrian Finny and his best mate Leah, a Grymp, accidently fall off the ark and are swept out to sea. Out on their own on a raft, they get separated by a storm. While Finny finds a whole colony of Nestrians underwater, Leah lands on a beautiful island. If only the newfound land wouldn’t shake that regularly and smoke from the mountain top. Directors: Toby Genkel, Sean McCormack. Writers: Richie Conroy, Mark Hodkinson. Stars: Max Carolan, Dermot Magennis, Ava Connolly . Starts April 1.

Here's your chance to enjoy some free holiday fun. We have 10 family passes to give away to each of these movies: PETER RABBIT™ 2 and Two by Two Overboard. To enter, go to: myweeklypreview.com.au. Also go to sunshinecoastnews.com.au & subscribe. You need to visit both websites to be eligible.

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HOLIDAY FUN

MAROOCHY RIVER MINI GOLF – IT’S ALL ABOUT FUN! Mini golf at the Maroochy River Mini Golf 18-hole course with specially designed putters and balls, is a supercharged version of the old ‘putt putt’ game but without clown faces and animal obstacles.

Instead, it has classy, landscaped humps and hollows, delightful water features and pretend sand traps.

Overhead lighting for the evening players and great background music make the mini golf so much better. There are 18 holes with two challenge levels to choose

from: one for relaxed fun players and a harder one for players who are looking for a bit of a challenge.

If you are thinking of having a party, (and they are currently catering for every type of party – children’s and adult birthdays, special occasions, work parties, fundraising, corporate events), the Cane Cutters Catering crew can offer all sorts of food options for your mini golf event. Guests can also enjoy the Cane Cutters Bar & Bistro facilities .

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Win a family pass to Bluey’s Big Play at The EVENT CENTRE CAL Events Centre, Caloundra on Tuesday 13 April at 10am.

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Supercharged school holiday fun! Humps, bumps, fun for all ages. It’s fast, children friendly and so easy 9am every day until late. Game costs are just $15 for adults, children $10.

A family of four is only $40, seven days a week, and their pizza specials are only $10 on Thursday nights from 4pm.

A special Friday Family Pizza & Mini Golf Deal is only $65 and provides games for two adults and two children (pay only $5 for two extra children), an 11-inch pizza, bowl of hot chips and jug of Schweppes soft drink.

No bookings required.

For more information on club facilities, games of mini golf, go to maroochyriverminigolf.com.au or call on 5373 1000. Members, guests and visitors are always welcome (become a social member for just $5) and receive club discounts at the Cane Cutters Bar & Bistro.

Where: 374-514 David Low Way Bli Bli. Phone 07 5373 1000.

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PROPERTY PREVIEW

PALMWOODS PERFECTION SEE PAGE 48>

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armth and space abound at the grand rural property Belle Lumiere located a few minutes from Palmwoods town.

Choose how you will enjoy the luxurious resort-style home and guest house, with its lush gardens, pool and firepit, tennis court, gym and sauna, citrus trees, dam and private rainforest. From the main home’s soaring entrance, float through to the enormous entertainment and living zones. At the rear of the property sits an industrial sized shed, nursery pad, greenhouse, water tanks and a citrus grove.

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CONTEMPORARY LIFESTYLE. CAPTIVATING VIEWS.

Introducing Salis – a boutique collection of only 10 luxury residences elevated across 2 levels – offering 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom configurations.

Salis delivers supremely elegant luxury apartment living in the heart of laid-back Golden Beach – just minutes from the Caloundra town centre and within walking distance to Pelican Waters and the new emerging dining & medical precinct - Marina Village.

DESIGNED WITH AN UNCOMPROMISING VISION TO CAPITALISE ANNING AVENUE GOLDEN BEACH

ON THE AWE-INSPIRING NATURAL SURROUNDS

For further information: Ian George | M 0406 788 829 | E info@salis.net.au | salis.net.au

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Think PRIME

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

Thinking of Selling?

With over 29 years experience in the real estate industry, Jamie Holbrook has been mentoring his team for many years and now has the pleasure of working with his daughters, Chloe and Izabela.

Jamie’s wealth of knowledge combined with his daughters’ meticulous attention to detail and expertise in marketing and technology, perfectly balance this strong real estate team.

Together they are committed to making your real estate experience a successful one.

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AUCTION Saturday, March 27 at 4pm On Site

• Safe and secure with huge fully fenced back yard • Quiet cul-de-sac location

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Bevan Horsnell 0412 512 257 Brenden Southey 0417 633 035

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LAKESIDE FAMILY ENTERTAINER!

SUBSTANTIAL FAMILY HOME, CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION

BUDERIM 4 Bangalow Court • Centrally located kitchen with walk-in pantry, loads of storage & breakfast bar • King sized master with ensuite, w.i. robe & private balcony • Separate media room • Spacious a/c open plan kitchen/dining/living with lake views • Spacious rear deck perfect with views across the lake • Fully fenced back yard and established lush tropical gardens • Save on electricity costs with solar system already fitted

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BUDERIM 8 Brushwood Court • Centrally located kitchen with loads of storage, good sized pantry, dishwasher & breakfast bar • Two separate living areas and formal dining room • A/C to both living areas, main bedroom & spare bedroom • King sized master with ensuite and his & hers built-in robes • All bedrooms included ceiling fans & built-in robes • Spacious covered entertaining area • Concreted hard stand for storing the van or boat

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LUXURY BEACH HOUSE MUST BE SOLD!

Imagine waking up here every morning? Now this is living! Nestled in the heart of Mooloolaba and situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, this rare house sized duplex offers an abundance of lifestyle options available only to a lucky few.

Sweeping water views across the broadwater through to the Mooloolah River, swimming and fishing from your own private sandy beach, and easy walking distance to Mooloolaba’s beaches, restaurants and shops.

• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, including master with ensuite and walk-in robe on ground level • 2 separate living zones, office nook and second kitchenette • 2.7m ceilings through both levels plus air-conditioning throughout • Fully fenced with oversized double garage allowing for extra storage • Only 3 years old and still under builder’s warranty

• Premium casual beachside living and entertaining starts here • Unique coastal designed and light filled family home built to enjoy in all seasons • Multiple living areas under curved high ceilings positioned around a central entertainers’ kitchen with featured awning servery • Spacious, separate master bedroom wing with designer ensuite and walk in robe • Unrivalled private outdoor area overlooking pool to park • Perfect north aspect onto parkland, immediate access to walking/bike paths and Marcoola Beach • Tightly held and highly sought after beachside court location with only two adjoining properties - all beachfront buyers should inspect ASAP

Unit 3901 Ramada, 923 David Low Way, Marcoola

• The “PANDANUS” beach house occupies the northern position of the four exclusive beachfront residences in the RAMADA Marcoola complex • Luxury living over three levels, a private plunge pool to dip in after the beach, plus an exclusive rooftop terrace for the morning surf check or sunset cocktails

View Saturday & Sunday 11:00 - 11:30am Auction Onsite Sunday 11th April @ 2pm

• This will be the best value luxury beachfront property sold this year

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• This prime positioned home is just metres to the surf, cafes, corner shop, night markets and surf club • Solid brick and tile construction and with a classic coastal theme polished timber floors throughout the top floor living areas and bedrooms • Upstairs includes 3 bedrooms and spacious air conditioned lounge that all open to either front or rear decks, renovated kitchen and bathroom • The lower level has a lounge, kitchenette and bathroom. The lounge is spacious and the entire area lends itself to being self contained or the perfect retreat • Wash the sand off from the beach with a dip in the massive pool then enjoy your favourite beverage while you fire up the outdoor BBQ, now that’s the beach lifestyle!

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Alexandra Headland, Unit 3 / 3 Juan Street

Ocean Views In Beautiful Golden Triangle

OPEN HOME: Saturday 27th March 1.30-2pm

A rare opportunity to secure an apartment in Chez Nous Lodge Alexandra Headland. This location does not get any better! Situated in the Golden Triangle this beachside position is only one block away from the beach and an easy stroll to Alexandra Headland and Mooloolaba.

VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au

• 2 Bedroom Apartment • Tidy unit in excellent coastal position, easy 40m stroll to the beach • Open plan living areas filled with natural light • Modern kitchens with plenty of bench space

• Two spacious bedrooms complete with built-in robes • Main bathroom, separate internal laundry and separate toilet • Small complex of 6 units, secure lock up garage • Ideal property for first home buyers or investors

AUCTION: On site Saturday 27th March 2pm AGENT: Ross Cattle 0410 625 758

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Alexandra Headland, 3/134 Alexandra Parade

Full Floor Apartment at Beachfront Alexandra Headland Location

OPEN HOME: Saturday 27th March 10-10.30am

The entire floor is yours, complete privacy one apartment per floor designed for those looking for a house-sized apartment without the hassle of the up-keep, positioned with ocean frontage and large lake and park at the rear, complete privacy, access via secure entry and lift.

VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au

• Bright open-plan living that flows effortlessly to an outdoor entertaining terrace • A choice of two balconies with elevated ocean & hinterland views • Designer stone kitchen with quality appliances • Huge Master suite with ensuite and private balcony

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AUCTION: On site Saturday 10th April 11am AGENT: Ross Cattle 0410 625 758 or 5478 2477

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Maleny, 33 McCarthy Schute Road

Brand New Country Hamptons Hidaway with Captivating Mountain Views!

OPEN HOME: Saturday 27th March 2-3pm

Nestled high in the Maleny hills and situated on a captivating escarpment with panoramic views over the Glass House Mountains is this truly magnificent residence. Boasting Maleny’s most sought-after location, 33 McCarthy Shute Road offers style, sophistication and cutting-edge design.

PRICE: Expressions of Interest

• 7253m2 (1.79 acres) of lawns, landscaped gardens fenced and electric security gates • Architecturally designed by award winning DJ Sommer Homes (431m2 under roof) • Chip sealing driveway with garage and shed to house 5 vehicles (128m2 under roof) • All 5 bedrooms are ensuited with walk in robes, huge master retreat

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Buderim, 41/11 Toral Drive

Spacious Townhouse In Prime Buderim Location

OPEN HOME: Saturday 27th March 1-1.30pm

Offering resort-style living and all within a stone’s throw of the Sunshine Coast’s academic hub. This 3 bedroom townhouse is located in close proximity to the Sunshine Coast University, Siena Catholic College, Matthew Flinders Anglican College, Chancellor State College and Buderim lifestyle.

VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au

• Spacious open plan, air conditioned living area • Gourmet kitchen with stone work tops, gas cooking, ample bench space and storage • 3 queen sized bedrooms with built-in robes and ceiling fans • Double garage with additional parking space

• Master bedroom with built-in robe, air conditioning and private balcony • Alfresco area overlooking fully fenced backyard • Pet friendly complex with pool • Ideal property for first home buyers or investors

AUCTION: On site Saturday 10th April 1pm AGENT: Scott Henshaw 0492 38 947

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AUCTION MAGNIFICENT MINYAMA RIVERFRONT HOME – FEELS LIKE BRAND NEW! 26 Mooloolah Drive, Minyama Nestled on the banks of the beautiful Mooloolah River in highly sought after Minyama, we are pleased to offer this immaculate family oasis. Enjoy stunning water views right from your backyard! Set over two levels and tucked behind secure electric gates, this home provides plenty of options for vehicles with ample space to safely house a boat, caravan or trailer. The ground level offers ample living spaces with a modern open plan kitchen featuring Smeg appliances. Book now before it’s too late.

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AUCTION YOUR FINAL CHANCE TO SECURE THIS BLUECHIP LOCATION – AUCTION THIS SATURDAY! 52 Undara Avenue, Buddina Instructions are clear - will be sold under the hammer this weekend!

Do not miss the opportunity to secure magnificent blue chip Buddina real estate, this is the opportunity of 2021! Situated in this tightly held quiet pocket, on a generous 546Sqm block just a short stroll to the most beautiful beaches on offer and the iconic Point Cartwright. Don’t say one day, here is your chance to take advantage of the coast’s enviable lifestyle, this is rare beachside living at its best!

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AUCTION STUNNING HOME ON LARGE LOT APPROVED FOR SUBDIVISION! 348 Main Road, Kuluin This is one of those rare chances which enables you to secure one of the last landholdings in a prestigious pocket. Why have one lot when you can have three?

The hard work has already been done with proposed Lot 1 on a large 832Sqm block with approvals in place for a duplex. Lot 3 has approvals in place for a future dwelling located on 800Sqm. With prime land in short supply, this must be the coast’s best investment opportunity!

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MARKET TRACKER UPCOMING AUCTIONS

Here’s a preview of hot auctions taking place on the Sunshine Coast in the next seven days: 3/31 BUDERIM AVENUE, MOOLOOLABA Auction on site Saturday March 27 @ 10am Ray White Maroochydore Pam Thomas 0438 272 096 16 ALICIA CLOSE, BUDERIM Auction on site Saturday March 27 @ 11am Ray White Buderim Rob Horne 0429 508 705 Sally Horne 0409 561 638 15 COLSAK CLOSE, PALMWOODS Auction on site Saturday March 27 @ 12pm Define Property Greg Turnbull 0499 455 574 3/3 JUAN STREET, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND Auction on site Saturday March 27 @ 2pm Define Property Ross Cattle 0410 625 758 12/246 ALEXANDRA PARADE, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND Auction on site Saturday March 27 @ 2pm Ray White Maroochydore Pam Thomas 0438 272 096 32 OYSTER BANK ROAD, BLI BLI Auction on site Saturday March 27 @ 3pm Ray White Maroochydore Reuben Park 0413 371 696

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5 MARKET PLACE, SHELLY BEACH Auction on site Saturday March 27 @ 5.30pm Ray White Caloundra Andrew Garland 0403 851 777 4 RIVERBREEZE WAY, KULUIN Auction on site Tuesday March 30 @ 5.30pm First National Riverside 5446 6186 Jason Burns 0417 762 001

MARKET TRACKER

31 HARDWOOD COURT, BUDERIM SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER $730,000 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White Mooloolaba 5444 3455 Fiona Rawson 0401 186 261

Properties recently sold on the Coast:

The easiest way to check the latest auction results.

1/ 60-62 BROADSEA AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $250,00 1 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Amber Werchon 5430 0888 Daniel Mendez 0422 890 377 Gemma Papin 0431 086 210

12 FORSYTH PLACE, MOOLOOLAH VALLEY Under negotiation / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White Nambour 5354 6000 Matt O’Grady 0414 317 375 Kristin Cowie 0422 896 543

118 NORTH BUDERIM BLVD, BUDERIM SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $955,000 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Property Today 5444 2222 Jamie Hill 0422 927 177

2 DAWES DRIVE, BUDERIM SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER $725,000 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White Buderim 5445 6088 Kathryn Willshire 0437 434 648

49 YARINGA AVENUE, BUDDINA SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,520,000 5 bed, 4 bath, 4 car Ray White Kawana 5354 6012 Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

1 WINDSOR AVENUE, MOFFAT BEACH SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,670,000 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White Caloundra 5491 5055 Andrew Garland 0403 851 777

7 COONGARRA ESPLANADE, WURTULLA SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,500,000 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Ray White Kawana 5354 6012 Adam Budd 0411 808 595

20 YAKOLA PDE, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND Under negotiation / 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Property Today 5444 2222 Gordon McPherson 0466 374 451

605/98 ALEXANDRA PARADE, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND Under negotiation / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Define 5478 2477 Grant Whisker 0415856 575

AUCTION RESULTS

29 VIOLET STREET, CALOUNDRA WEST SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER $415,000 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Ray White Kawana 5354 6012 Dan McNamara 0458 010 889

5 KRIS COURT, BLI BLI SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $590,000 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car First National Riverside 5450 8989 Jason Burns 0417 762 001

52 UNDARA AVENUE, BUDDINA Auction on site Saturday March 27 @ 3pm Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222 Courtney McGuirk 0488 764 785

2/82 RIVER ESPLANADE, MOOLOOLABA SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,550,000 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Define Property 5478 2477 Grant Whisker 0415 856 575

27 LENTARA CRESCENT, MOOLOOLABA SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $936,000 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Ray White Kawana 5354 6012 James Goldsworthy 0400 635 141

5 MURRAY PINE COURT, BUDERIM Auction on site Saturday March 27 @ 4pm Prime Property Bevan Horsnell 0412 512 257 Brenden Southey 0417 633 035

15 HERMOSA STREET, MOUNTAIN CREEK SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $730,000 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White Mooloolaba 5444 3455 Steven Allen 0416 110 918

102/80 NORTH SHORE ROAD, TWIN WATERS SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,150,000 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car North Shore Realty 5448 7444 Liz Hope 0422 494 686

With 35 years’ experience and a unique 3-Year Rental Guarantee backed by a quality home builder, Dwyer Property Investments offers total peace of mind. To find out how easy it is to become property investors like David and Julie, call Jason Dwyer today.

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6 WHITECROSS ROAD, BLI BLI $950,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White Bli Bli, Ed Hackenberg & Rachel Meyers 7 CASEY STREET, BLI BLI $595,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White Bli Bli, Ed Hackenberg & Rachel Meyers 27 EUMERALLA CRESCENT, LANDSBOROUGH $610,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Next Property Group, John Skerlak & Courtney McGuirk

574 PETRIE CREEK ROAD, ROSEMOUNT $1,200,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 4 car McGrath, Brent Dickson 19 RINGTAIL PLACE, BLI BLI $730,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White Bli Bli, Ed Hackenberg & Rachel Meyers 1/6 HIGHLAND PLACE, BUDERIM $585,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car McGrath, Hamish Bolderston & Trudi Fernandez 79 LAMEROUGH PARADE, GOLDEN BEACH $670,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White Caloundra, Ray Daniels & Linda Daniels 8 INVESTIGATOR PLACE, PELICAN WATERS $800,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White Caloundra, Tom Garland *As supplied by contributing real estate agencies

“Dwyer’s 3-Year Rental Guarantee is very reassuring especially for first-time investors.”

Julie & David Shield Palmwoods

Contact Jason Dwyer Guaranteed direct to get

rental

Phone Jason Dwyer dwyerpropertyinvestments.com.au

10/12-14 LINDSAY STREET, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND $565,000 / 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Next Property Group, Kristen New

ts

One of the reasons people don’t buy an investment property is the fear of being stuck with an empty house if the tenants move out. Dwyer understands this, so we offer a 3-Year Rental Guarantee for extra reassurance in those early years. That’s right – we’ll pay the rent even if there’s no tenant. We’re confident about doing this because demand for Sunshine Coast property is very high and the vacancy rate is one of the lowest in the country.

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139/2 GRAND PARADE, PARREARRA $436,000 / 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Next Property Group, Carmel La Macchia & Kristen New

457 BLI BLI ROAD, BLI BLI $2,700,000 / 6 bed, 4 bath, 4 car McGrath, Chris Pace & Damien Michael

762 ILKLEY ROAD, TANAWHA Auction on site Saturday March 27 @ 3pm Ray White Buderim Kathryn Willshire 0437 434 648

With a Dwyer investment property, you’ll have no worries finding tenants

19 RINGTAIL PLACE, BLI BLI $730,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White Bli Bli, Ed Hackenberg & Rachel Meyers

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Zoned: Land Area: Residence: Frontage: Lease Details:

District Centre 1,612m2 184m2 - access via Maple Street 25.3 metre - access along busy Maple Street Vacant Possession

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Zoned District Centre to offer the flexibility for a wide range of potential uses and developments, including commercial, retail, residential, restaurant or accommodation, subject to required council approvals.

Expressions of Interest Closing 9 April 2021 47 Maple Street, Maleny

This very rare find in the main street of bustling Maleny presents so many opportunities for the savvy investor and will be snapped up so don’t miss out.

Exclusive Agent Jess Luthje 0438 616 064 www.malenyrealty.com.au / 20659172

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this week’s auctions

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

Saturday 10am

Saturday 11am

Saturday 2pm

Saturday 5:30pm

Open from 9:30am 2 Sundown Close, Tanawha Jake Loiero 0448 000 933 Dan Smith 0438 120 776

Open from 10:30am 16 Alicia Close, Buderim Rob Horne 0429 508 705 Sally Horne 0409 561 638

Open from 1:30pm 12/246 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland Pam Thomas 0438 272 096

Open from 5pm 5 Market Place, Shelly Beach Andrew Garland 0403 851 777

Open from 9:30am 3/31 Buderim Avenue, Mooloolaba Pam Thomas 0438 272 096

Open from 10:30am 3 Woods Court, Palmwoods Chevonne Rees 0473 810 820

Saturday 3pm

Open from 9:30am 226 Paradise Circuit, Maroochydore James Goldsworthy 0400 635 141 Will Van Den Dungen 0438 130 188

Saturday 12pm

Open from 9.30am 22 Browning Boulevard, Ba ery Hill Tom Garland 0412 161 123 Open from 9:30am 52 Dalby Street, Maroochydore Steven Allen 0416 110 918

Open from 2:30pm 762 Ilkley Road, Tanawha Kathryn Willshire 0437 434 648

Wednesday 31st March at 5pm ONLINE PRIVATE AUCTION 9/99 Birঞnya Boulevard, Birঞnya Dan McNamara 0458 010 889

Open from 11:30am 10/16 Marjorie Street, Mooloolaba Pam Thomas 0438 272 096

Open from 2:30pm 32 Oyster Bank Road, Bli Bli Reuben Park 0413 371 696

Wednesday 31st March at 5:30pm

Saturday 1pm

Open from 2:30pm 1 Frayne Road, Amamoor Simon Howe 0418 401 300 Jade Mooney 0488 247 880

ON҃SITE AUCTION 31 Kerenjon Avenue, Buderim Brodie Rodgers 0406 501 684 Mitch Rowe 5445 6088

Open from 12:30pm 136 Glenview Road, Glenview Ma O’Grady 0414 317 375 Kirsঞn Cowie 0422 896 543

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 12/246 Alexandra Parade

Maroochydore 2 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 1:30-2pm

Amamoor 1 Frayne Road

4 bed 4 bath 4 car

Sat 2:30-3pm

Ba ery Hill

226 Paradise Circuit

3 bed 2 bath 1 car

52 Dalby Street

4 bed 1.5 bath 2 car

Sat 9:30-10am Sat 9:30-10am

41 Flinders Lane

3 bed 3 bath 3 car

Sat 11-11:30am

10/43 Dalton Drive

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 12-12:30pm

2902/1A Mungar street

3 bed 2.5 bath 3 car

Sat 1-1:45pm

2/72 Anzac Avenue

2 bed 1 bath 1 car

Wed 31st 5-5:30pm

14 Holland Way

3 bed 2 bath 7 car

Sat 11:30am-12pm

59 Mons School Road

3 bed 1 bath 3 car

Sat 12:30-1pm

22 Browning Boulevard

4 bed 2 bath 3 car

Fri 26th 11-11:30am

22 Browning Boulevard

4 bed 2 bath 3 car

Sat 9:30-10am

16 Kingfisher Drive

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

4 Aries Court

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

8 Casey Street

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Ed Hackenberg 0499 199 360

Mooloolaba

54 Wharf Road

6 bed 2 bath 3 car

Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

3/31 Buderim Avenue

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 9:30-10am

33 East View Court

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

81/1 Poinseমa Court

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 11-11:30am

Mons

Bli Bli

51 Butcherbird Crescent

5 bed 2 bath 2 car

Ed Hackenberg 0499 199 360

10/16 Marjorie Street

2 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 11:30am-12pm

22 Constellaঞon Way

4 bed 2 bath 4 car

Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

5/17 Bindaree Crescent

2 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 12-12:30pm

Buderim

5/10 Woomba Place

3 bed 2.5 bath 1 car

Sat 12-12:30pm

65 & 67 Brisbane Road

land

Peter King 0408 798 346

31 Kerenjon Avenue

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 9:30-10am

4 Madison Close

5 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am

Mountain Creek

16 Alicia Close

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10:30-11am

39/83 Lindsay Road

2 bed 1.5 bath 1 car

Sat 12-12:45pm

18 Meisner Court

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Jodi Price 0412 278 658

22 Braemar Road

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 1-1:30pm

32 Fernleigh Crescent

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Jodi Price 0412 278 658

11 Kristen Close

5 bed 2 bath 2 car

Jodi Price 0412 278 658

5 Point Court

5 bed 3 bath 2 car

Jodi Price 0412 278 658

6 bed 3 bath 6 car

Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

3 bed 2 bath 5 car

Sat 10:30-11am

2 bed 1 bath 1 car

Sat 9-9:30am

4 bed 3 bath 2 car

Sat 2-2:30pm

5 bed 2.5 bath 3 car

Sat 1-1:30pm

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10:30-11am

6 bed 3 bath 3 car

Ed Hackenberg 0499 199 360

Nambour

Burnside 27 Briggs Road

Caloundra 7/9 Warne Terrace

Palmwoods 3 Woods Court

Rosemount

Chevallum 82-84 Dales Road

Palmview 9 Cornflower Road

Chatsworth 34 Figtree Road

14C Image Flat Road

6 bed 3 bath 4 car

1 Rosemount Close

Sat 11-11:30am

Shelly Beach

Forest Glen 7 Bristlebird Circuit

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 9-9:45am

6 Sawreys Road

6 bed 4 bath 5 car

Sat 12-12:30pm

5 Market Place

4 bed 2 bath 4 car

Fri 26th 1-1:30pm

5 Market Place

4 bed 2 bath 4 car

Sat 5-5:30pm

Tanawha

Glenview 251 Connecঞon Road

3 bed 2 bath 4 car

Sat 10-10:30am

2 Sundown Close

5 bed 3 bath 2 car

Sat 9:30-10am

32 Evans Grove

7 bed 4 bath 5 car

Sat 1-1:30pm

762 Ilkley Road

5 bed 2 bath 8 car

Sat 2:30-3pm

3 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 10-10:30am

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am

Wurtulla

Kings Beach 208/42 Queen Street

1/7A Orringa Street

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 3

14 Holland Way, Mons • • • • • •

Stylishly renovated brick & tile home with separate driveway to 12 x 15 m shed Shed contains office, bathroom & kitchen 12Kw solar, water tanks + town water 6009sqm professionally landscaped allotment, elevated position with views Quiet cul-de-sac minutes to Buderim Village Close to Bruce Highway & prestige schools

Aucঞon On site Saturday, April 10 at 9am View Saturday 11:30am-12pm & Wednesday 31st 5-5:30pm

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Auction 3

59 Mons School Road, Mons • • • • • •

Northerly aspect with coast and hinterland views Large 2400 sqm block with 50m+ frontage and flat areas Solid 3 bedroom brick and concrete home with large workshop, storage spaces Centrally located close to Villages and prestige schools Blank canvas for your dream home – renovate or detonate Surrounded by high quality homes in dress circle position

Aucঞon On site Saturday, April 10 at 2pm View Saturday 12:30-1pm & Wednesday 31st 5:30-6pm

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Dan Smith 0438 120 776 Drew Colliver 0417 467 737

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Auction this weekend 16 Alicia Close, Buderim Scarce as hen’s teeth • Modern & stylish, single level floor plan • Generous open plan living zones • Prime central Buderim position • Leafy and quiet cul-de-sac location • Fenced 821 sqm allotment

Auction

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Rob Horne 0429 508 705

Aucঞon On site Saturday, March 27 at 11am View Saturday from 10:30am

Sally Horne 0409 561 638

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31 Kerenjon Avenue, Buderim • • • • • •

Elevated, north facing corner block Ocean glimpses, hinterland views Granite kitchen with servery to deck Large DLUG + workshop + storage Room for a pool or a large shed Walk to Coles, IGA & local shops

3 Aucঞon On site Wednesday, March 31 at 5:30pm View Saturday 9:30-10am

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Brodie Rodgers 0406 501 684 Mitch Rowe 5445 6088

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We put you first KULUIN 4 RIVERBREEZE WAY

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Perfect For The Growing Family Over two expansive levels, this home was designed for functionality.

• 4 large bedrooms all with plenty of storage • 3 bathrooms in total, 2 upstairs and 1 downstairs • Luxurious kitchen outfitted with island bench top • Ducted air conditioning throughout the home • Oversized double garage with additional storeroom • Large outdoor decking area with views of Buderim • Expansive outdoor patio area perfect for BBQ’s • Approx. 947m2 of land in a quiet location

Auction this weekend

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3/31 Buderim Avenue, Mooloolaba • • • • • •

Walk to Mooloolaba and Alex beaches Light and bright open plan layout Kitchen w/ 2-pac cabinets Bosch appl/s Bedrooms w/ fans, air con and BIRs Spacious alfresco balcony Large storage area, lift access

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Aucঞon On site Saturday, March 27 at 10am

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Pam Thomas 0438 272 096

AUCTION On site Tuesday 30th March at 5:30pm INSPECT Saturday 27th March 9:00-10:30am & Tuesday 30th March 5:00-5:30pm FIRST NATIONAL RIVERSIDE 5446 6186 JASON BURNS 0417 762 001 WEB firstnationalriverside.com.au

View Saturday from 9:30am

Bli Bli

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NINDERRY

Quiet Seclusion With Hinterland Views

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125 JENSEN ROAD, NINDERRY

Do you wish to escape to your own luxurious retreat, then this maybe just what you are looking for!

• Stunning gourmet kitchen with stone benchtops

Located down a quiet and private country lane with magnificent views over the hinterland, this property offers everything you could possibly want and more.

• Huge outdoor entertaining overlooking the pool

Large internal living spaces flowing naturally onto spacious covered outdoor entertaining areas with pool and gazebo will provide a private oasis for you to enjoy all year round.

AUCTION:

On site Saturday 10 April at 12pm

INSPECT:

Saturday 27 March 11:00am-12:00pm

• Large master with dual shower and vanity • Saltwater in ground pool with a gazebo • 2 car garage plus space to park another 4 cars • Wood fireplace to warm up those winter nights • Minutes to Yandina and 15 minutes to Coolum Beach

Steve Kealey 0437 935 369 Greg Pratt 0413 624 308

P.O. Box 650, Buddina, QLD, 4575

www.coastaledgerealestate.com.au

We put you first

Any agent can sell your property in this market ... but not any agent can achieve you a premium price. The key to your property selling success is an experienced agent.

Chris & Marcia Smith

Little Mountain

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AMOUNT OF OFFERS

5 OFFERS

TIME ON MARKET

1 DAY Agent: Chris Smith 0408 005 991

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A Fresh New Look for Centre in Nambour CBD 2 5 - 3 1 L O W E S T R E E T, N A M B O U R The building owner, PPI Fund Management, has spent close to $2.5 million on the capital works redeveloping the Centre and creating a new space for Sunshine Coast Radiology and bringing a breath of fresh air to the Nambour community.

Local builder Cooper Small was involved from the start of the project taking just over a year to complete the finishing touches on the Centre in May 2019.

The focus for the Centre is to create a service hub right in the heart of Nambour’s CBD and anticipate that much of the remaining space will be occupied by other medical/health services in the near future. With the added bonus of parking at the rear of the building the aim is to create a vibrant centre for the Nambour community to access retail, banking and other medical services all in one central location.

The Centre has a number of spaces available with flexible terms.

There is a choice of tenancies with both internal and external street frontages from 38m2 to 196m2 plus the largest space of 810m2 with loading dock access.

Nambour Central is situated across the road from Nambour Plaza being the dominant Shopping Centre in the region anchored by Woolworths, Big W and 660 car parks.

Join CBA Bank, ANZ and Sunshine Coast Radiology and position your business on an extremely prominent corner of Ann Street with ample customer parking right in the heart of Nambour CBD.

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Service hub in the heart of the Nambour CBD Recent $2.5 million redevelopment Various sizes available ranging from 38m2-196m2 up to 810m2

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Choice of tenancies Central location across the road from Nambour Plaza Plenty of parking at the rear of the building

For enquiries and inspections, please contact either the Centre Management Office on 07 5441 5656 or Michelle Lees at Savills on 0420 439 150

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COACH BYRNE IS HAPPY TO START THE SEASON AWAY FROM HOME A blockbuster start to the season for Sunshine Coast Lightning will have members and fans on the edge of their seats and head coach Kylee Byrne is patiently waiting for Saturday May 1, to arrive.

Lightning will take on Collingwood Magpies on Saturday May 1 in a Saturday night clash in Melbourne.

“I am quite happy that we get to get on the road first and can look after ourselves and form that real team connection that we were missing last year,” says Byrne.

“I’m happy with the away game so that we can get some netball under our belts to then come home to our members and fans.”

Collingwood is known to challenge even the best sides when on song but a change in leadership with new head coach Nicole Richardson means they remain a bit of an unknown commodity.

Senior player Steph Wood says when playing the Magpies you have to anticipate they will put out their absolute best performance.

After Collingwood, Lightning face a tough initiation to Season 2021, facing each of the opposing finalists from last year in Melbourne Vixens, West Coast Fever and NSW Swifts.

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he country’s best touch football juniors will continue to chase national glory on the Coast for years to come thanks to the extension of a successful partnership. Touch Football Australia, in conjunction with Sunshine Coast Council, announced last week they had struck a deal to keep the National Youth Championships in the region for the next three years.

The continuation of the mega-event is expected to bring massive economic benefits, with it already contributing about $35 million over the last 13 years it has featured on the Coast.

The tournament is expected to have soaring player numbers. It was on track last year to have a 50 per cent increase before COVID-19 border restrictions. The under 12s, 14s and 16s age categories will make a return, having featured in the competition for the first time last year.

The returning competition has seen many alumni go on to become mega-talents, including Clive Churchill medallist Ryan Papenhuyzen, Knights superstar Kalyn Ponga and Queensland women’s Origin stars Tamika Upton and Tarryn Aiken.

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TV GUIDE

ABC TV (CH2)

SEVEN (CH6)

NINE (CH5)

WIN (CH8)

SBS (CH3)

FRIDAY

6pm The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis visits a nursery.

8.30 Vera. (M) Part 1 of 4.

10.00 Keeping Faith. (M) Faith is drawn into a new mystery.

11.05 ABC Late News.

11.20 The Vaccine.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.30 MOVIE Geostorm. (2017) (M) Gerard Butler, Abbie Cornish.

A weather-control system malfunctions.

10.45 MOVIE Eraser. (1996) (MA15+)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 3.

South Sydney Rabbitohs v Sydney Roosters. From Stadium Australia, Sydney.

8.55 Golden Point.

9.40 MOVIE Collateral. (2004) (MA15+) Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx. A taxi driver is taken hostage.

6pm News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Living Room.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 9.10 To Be Advised.

10.10 Just For Laughs. (M) 10.40 The Project.

11.40 WIN News.

6pm Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 News.

7.35 Gangs Of Pompeii. (M) 8.30 The Royals In Wartime: The Monarchy And The Military. (M) Part 2 of 2.

9.25 The Blitz: Britain On Fire. (PG) Part 1 of 3.

10.15 Going Places. (PG)

SATURDAY

6pm Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) 8.30 Call The Midwife. (M) Sister Julienne takes matters in hand.

9.30 Harrow. (M) 10.25 Miniseries: A Very English Scandal. (M)

6pm Seven News.

7.00 MOVIE A Dog’s Way Home.

(2019) (PG) Bryce Dallas Howard. A dog embarks on a journey home.

9.00 MOVIE Kong: Skull Island.

(2017) (M) Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson. A team visits an island filled with monsters.

11.20 To Be Advised.

6pm Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE The Bourne Ultimatum.

(2007) (M) Matt Damon, Julia Stiles.

A former secret agent is lured out of hiding.

10.40 MOVIE Out Of Time.

(2003) (M)

6pm Advancing Australia.

6.30 Easter With The Australian Women’s Weekly.

7.30 Ambulance. (M) 8.40 Ambulance. (PG) 9.50 To Be Advised.

10.20 999: What’s Your Emergency? (M) 11.20 NCIS. (M)

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.35 The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: Finland. (PG) Narrated by Bill Nighy.

8.30 MOVIE The Big Short.

(2015) (M) Christian Bale, Steve Carell. Four outsiders predict the global collapse.

SUNDAY

6pm To Be Advised.

6.30 Compass. (PG) 7.00 ABC News Sunday.

7.40 Grand Designs New Zealand.

8.30 Harrow. (M) Two men die in a duel.

9.20 Silent Witness. (M) 10.25 Miniseries: Patrick Melrose. (M)

6pm Seven News.

7.00 Shark Alarm: The Year Of Swimming Dangerously. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE The Martian. (2015) (M) Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain. An astronaut is stranded on Mars.

11.30 World’s Deadliest. (M)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 Married At First Sight. (PG) 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.40 Nine News Late.

10.10 Australian Crime Stories: Killing Florence. (M) 11.20 Forensics: The Real CSI: Every Contact Leaves A Trace. (M)

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

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia.

Hosted by Beau Ryan.

9.00 MOVIE Second Act. (2018) (M) Jennifer Lopez, Vanessa Hudgens. A woman reinvents herself.

11.00 The Sunday Project.

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.30 The Great Plague: Outbreak.

(M) Part 1 of 3. Xand van Tulleken, Raksha Dave and John Sergeant investigate the Great Plague of 1665.

10.10 Mimi. (M) Short film.

10.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour.

Gent-Wevelgem. Men’s Race. From Flanders, Belgium.

MONDAY

6pm The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 To The Stars: 100 Years Of The RAAF.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Bridget Jones’s Diary.

(2001) (M) Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth. A woman documents a year of her life in a diary.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Station 19. (M)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (M) The social experiment continues.

9.00 Under Investigation: Putin’s Poison. (PG) Presented by Liz Hayes.

10.00 100% Footy. (M) 11.00 Nine News Late.

11.30 Extreme Planes. (M)

6pm News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Royals Revealed: Elizabeth & Philip – Marriage, Duty & Love. (PG) 8.30 Hughesy, We Have A Problem.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 10.30 The Project.

11.30 WIN News.

6pm Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 News.

7.30 Historic House Rescue. (PG) 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency: Pay It Forward. (M) A 16-year-old is brought to paediatrics.

9.25 The Story Of The Songs: Diana Ross. (M) 10.20 SBS News.

TUESDAY

6pm The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame: Jamie Durie. (PG) 8.30 EXPOSED: The Ghost Train Fire. Part 3 of 3.

9.45 The Truth About Improving Your Mental Health. (PG)

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Britain’s Got Talent: Best Of The Buzzers. (PG) 8.30 The Good Doctor. (M) Claire makes a disconcerting discovery.

9.30 Sun, Sea And Surgery. (MA15+) 10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (M) 9.00 Botched. (M) A helicopter crew chief needs Terry’s help.

10.00 Australian Scandal: Power And Passion. (M) 11.00 Nine News Late.

11.30 Labour Of Love. (PG)

6pm WIN News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Ambulance Australia. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) The team tackles an undercover stakeout.

9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. Follows a team of special agents.

10.30 The Project.

11.30 WIN News.

6pm Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 News.

7.30 Great Australian Railway Journeys.

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline.

10.00 The Feed.

10.30 SBS News.

WEDNESDAY

6pm The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. A satirical news program.

9.00 Fisk.

9.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival 2021: The Gala.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Highway Patrol Special. (PG) 8.30 Ambulance: Code Red. (M) A car driver is seriously injured.

9.30 Born To Kill? Myra Hindley. (M) 10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (M) The social experiment continues.

9.00 Amazing Grace. (M) Max goes beyond the call of duty.

10.00 New Amsterdam. (M) 11.00 Nine News Late.

11.30 The Enemy Within. (M)

6pm WIN News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Cube. Hosted by Andy Lee. 8.30 Bull. (M) Bull takes on a pro bono case for a client who received poor legal advice and pleaded guilty to a misdemeanour assault.

10.30 The Project.

11.30 WIN’s All Australian News.

6pm Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Tony Robinson: Britain’s Ancient Tracks: Dere Street. (PG) 8.30 Australia In Colour. (PG) Part 4 of 4.

9.30 Departure. (M) Kendra is betrayed by someone close to her.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

THURSDAY

YOUR PRIME TIME TV GUIDE

6pm The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Back Roads: Cooktown, Queensland.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. 10.00 Aussie Inventions That Changed The World. (PG)

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Mighty Trains: Indian Pacific Railway. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. (2011) (M) Judi Dench, Bill Nighy. A group of retirees travels to India.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 4.

Manly Sea Eagles v Penrith Panthers.

From Lottoland, Sydney.

8.55 Thursday Night Knock Off. 9.40 Nine News Late.

10.10 Manifest. (M) 11.10 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (M)

6pm News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 8.00 Territory Cops. (M) 8.30 Gogglebox.

9.30 Law & Order: S.V.U. (M) 10.30 This Is Us. 11.30 WIN News.

6pm Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The World’s Busiest Stations: Zürich. (PG) 8.30 Michael Mosley: What’s My Diagnosis. (PG) Part 4 of 4.

9.40 Shadowplay. (MA15+) Karin kidnaps Trude.

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TV GUIDE

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PEACH (CH82)

FRIDAY

7pm Dino Dana. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

(PG) 8.00 Doctor Who. (PG) 9.05 Michael Gow’s Away. (M) 10.55 Brush With Fame. (M) 11.25 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Highway Cops.

(PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Selling Houses Australia. 10.30 Property Ladder UK. (PG)

6pm Friday Night Countdown. 6.30 AFL. Round 2. Geelong v Brisbane Lions. 9.30 AFL Post-Game. 10.00 Armchair Experts. (M) 10.30 MOVIE Cobra.

(1986) (MA15+)

7.30pm MOVIE Kung Fu Panda 2. (2011) (PG) Jack Black. 9.20 MOVIE Yes Man. (2008) (M) Jim Carrey, Zooey Deschanel. 11.25 MOVIE Date Movie.

(2006) (M) Alyson Hannigan.

7pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Seven Worlds, One Planet.

8.40 MOVIE He’s Just Not That Into You. (2009) (M) 11.05 MOVIE Two Weeks Notice. (2002) (PG)

6pm JAG. (PG) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 10.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

(MA15+) 11.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M)

6pm Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.30 The Conners.

(PGC) 10.30 Charmed.

(M) 11.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG)

SATURDAY

7pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.15 Ross Noble: Stand Up Series. 9.45 Would I Lie To You? 10.15 Staged.

6.30pm The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. (PG)

6pm Megastructures.

(PG) 7.00 Football.

AFL. Round 2. Gold Coast v North Melbourne. 10.00 America’s Hardest Prisons. (M) 12.30am Shipping Wars. (PG)

7.30pm MOVIE The Secret Life Of Pets.

(2016) (G) Kevin Hart, Eric Stonestreet. 9.15 MOVIE Johnny English Reborn. (2011) (PG) Rowan Atkinson, Rosamund Pike. 11.15 Stunt Science. (MA15+)

4.20pm MOVIE The Bridges At Toko-Ri. (1954) (G) 8.45pm Super Rugby Post-Match. 9.00 MOVIE The Mechanic.

(1972) (M)

6.30pm Scorpion. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans.

(M) 10.20 To Be Advised. 11.20 L.A.’s Finest. (M)

6pm Columbo. (PG) 7.30 Kojak. (M) 8.30 Spyforce. (M) 9.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.30 Man With A Plan. (PG)

7pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Compass. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Gambling In Las Vegas. 9.30 Pilgrimage: Road To Rome.

6.30pm Escape To The Country. 8.30 The Replacement. (M) 9.45 Miniseries: The Pembrokeshire Murders. (M) 10.45 Caught On Dashcam.

(PG) 11.45 Property Ladder UK. (PG)

6pm Last Car Garage.

(PG) 6.30 Border Patrol. (PG) 7.00 Border Security. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King.

(2003) (M) Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood.

7.30pm MOVIE Star Trek Beyond. (2016) (M) Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana.

10.00 MOVIE Star Trek: Nemesis. (2002) (M) Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Tom Hardy.

5.05pm MOVIE The Vikings. (1958) (PG) Kirk Douglas. 7.30pm Death In Paradise. (M) 8.40 Chicago P.D. (MA15+) 9.40 Chicago Fire. (MA15+) 10.40 Chicago Med. (M) 11.35 Bizarre E.R. (M)

6pm JAG. (PG) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 10.20 48 Hours. (M) 11.20 Hawaii Five-0.

(M)

6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.00 Friends. (PG) 10.30 2 Broke Girls. (M)

MONDAY

7pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.45 Earth’s Tropical Islands.

9.45 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.

10.35 Escape From The City.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 8.30 Judge John Deed. (M) 10.30 Autopsy USA. (MA15+) 11.30 World’s Most Amazing Videos.

(MA15+)

6pm American Pickers.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Pawn Stars South Africa. (PG) 8.00 Pawn Stars UK. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE The Fugitive.

(1993) (M) 11.15 Tattoo Nightmares. 12.15am Creek To Coast.

6pm Malcolm. (PG) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 RBT. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE G.I. Joe: The Rise Of Cobra. (2009) (M) 10.45 Paranormal Caught On Camera.

(M) 11.45 Love Island.

(MA15+)

5.20pm Heartbeat.

(PG) 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 London Kills. (M) 8.40 The Bill. (M) 10.40 Three Days To Live. (M) 11.40 Hitchcock. (PG)

6pm JAG. (PG) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 1. Bahrain Grand Prix. H’lights.

11.20 To Be Advised.

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

(PG) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 11.00 The Conners. (PG)

TUESDAY

7pm Children’s Programs. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.45 Staged. 9.05 Extras.

9.40 Fisk. 10.05 High Fidelity. 10.40 In The Long Run.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG) 8.30 Inspector George Gently. (M) 10.30 Suspects. (M) 11.30 World’s Most Amazing Videos. (M)

6pm American Pickers.

7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG) 9.30 Outback Pilots. (PG) 10.30 Mighty Rivers.

11.30 Jade Fever.

6pm Malcolm. (PG) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE Mission: Impossible II. (2000) (M) Tom Cruise, Dougray Scott, Thandie Newton. 10.00 MOVIE 16 Blocks. (2006) (M) Bruce Willis, Mos Def.

5.20pm Heartbeat.

(PG) 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. (M) 8.40 The Closer. (M) 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. (M) 10.40 Law & Order. (M) 11.40 Shades Of Blue.

(MA15+)

6pm JAG. (PG) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) 10.25 NCIS: New Orleans. (M) 11.20 To Be Advised.

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

(PG) 9.30 Mom. (M)

WEDNESDAY

7pm Children’s Programs. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.45 Stackorama! 9.45 Restoration Australia.

10.45 Pilgrimage: Road To Rome.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (M) 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. (M) 10.50 Dog Patrol. (PG) 11.50 World’s Most Amazing Videos. (M)

6pm American Pickers.

7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 9.00 Family Guy. (M) 9.30 American Dad! (M) 10.30 Family Guy. 11.30 American Dad!

6pm Malcolm. (PG) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Paranormal Caught On Camera.

(M) 8.30 MOVIE The Wolf Of Wall Street.

(2013) (MA15+) Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill.

5.20pm Heartbeat.

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

(M) 10.50 The Nick.

(M) 11.50 Antiques Roadshow.

6pm JAG. (PG) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 10.20 NCIS. (M)

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

(PG) 9.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 9.30 2 Broke Girls. (M)

THURSDAY

DIGITAL CHOICE

7pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.45 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.25 Hard Quiz. 9.55 The Weekly. 10.25 You Can’t Ask That. 10.55 Earth’s Tropical Islands.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Father Brown. (M) 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M) 11.30 Andrew Denton’s Interview. (M)

6pm Malcolm. (PG) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Young Sheldon.

(PG) 8.30 MOVIE Transformers: Age Of Extinction. (2014) (M) Mark Wahlberg, Stanley Tucci. 11.45 Young Sheldon. (PG)

6.30pm Rugby League. NRL. Round 4.

Manly Sea Eagles v Penrith Panthers. 7.00 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 8.30 Emergency. 9.30 Call The Midwife.

6pm JAG. (PG) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 9.30 L.A.’s Finest. (MA15+) 10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 11.30 Elementary. (M)

(CH22)

6pm Football. AFL. Round 3. Brisbane Lions v Collingwood.

9.00 AFL Post-Game.

9.30 MOVIE Pain & Gain. (2013) (MA15+) Mark Wahlberg.

12.05am American Pickers. (PG)

SURF REPORT

with MWP’s man in the water

Well, it looks like Easter is shaping up to be a fun weekend.

Make sure you check out the Pa and Ma Bendall Surf Contest at Moffat Beach over Easter. Always such a great vibe and sense of community. Easter traditionally brings waves, so get what you can and be kind to the visitors. This weekend has some good conditions so go exploring up north or walk into A Bay. Have been hearing of rescues of people way outside of their ability and fitness getting into trouble. Don’t be a stat!

Laters.

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

(PG) 9.30 Friends. (PG)

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