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Happy Mother’s Day six high-profile sunshine coast mums on their perfect day ISSUE 653 MAY 6, 2021 SUNSHINE COAST >> 100% LOCALLY OWNED

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FIRST WORD ON THE COVER Do you have a surprise in mind for Mother’s Day? It seems love and kindness say more to Sunshine Coast mums than flowers, chocolate, and champagne.

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OUR STORY O M Weekly Preview is a My h high-quality magazine de delivering more of what matters to the Sunshine Coa It features news, Coast. busine business, regular columnists, iinteresting facts and figures for that hot topic at the dinner table, motoring, socials, travel, health, lifestyles and more, as well as the most up-to-date information on local real estate. The magazine is 100% locally owned, which means we don’t just talk about being local, we are local, we live it every day. Delivered fresh every Thursday. We’re also conscious of the environment at MWP – all our home delivered magazines are wrapped in biodegradable plastic.

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Happy Mothers Day. This week, deputy editor Leigh Robshaw puts the spotlight on some Sunshine Coast mothers and asks them about their ideal Mother’s Day. As you would expect, they also share some quirky moments with the kids.

This month marks the 40th anniversary of the Immanuel Lutheran Arts Festival. To kick off the celebrations, in this issue our profile features former Immanuel student, Odessa Mahoney-de Vries and follows her journey from successful high-school art student to practising artist with a degree in fine arts under her belt. Ms Mahoney-de Vries has been chosen to participate as an artist-in-residence during the Arts Festival period.

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Lakehouse at the launch of the Sunshine Coast Lightning Netball team’s season.

In these photos, it’s easy to see how sport contributes to an individual’s health and happiness.

Our regular columnist Jane Stephens challenges mainstream thinking about vegetarianism, while Ashley Robinson makes it loud and clear on how he feels about development.

Perhaps, you have something to add to these viewpoints? Or perhaps you would like to introduce us to your pet topic?

Whatever it is we would love to hear from you. You are welcome to send us your ideas, insights and opinions to letters@myweeklypreview.com.au.

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THIS WEEK Facts – Weird and wonderful 10 Fast facts and trivia to share with friends.

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Cover Story – Mother’s Day with some high-profile mums.

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Books – Check it out and find a range from classic to contemporary.

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Life – A chance to chew the 45 That’s cud with Ashley and Sami.

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FORD TAKES CHARGE WITH BATTERY CENTRE American car-maker Ford positions itself as a market leader with plans to develop and produce batteries for electric vehicles.

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aying that it wants to control the key technology for electric vehicles, Ford plans to open a battery development centre near Detroit by the end of next year.

The company says the facility will have equipment to design, test and even do small-scale manufacturing of battery cells and packs. The $185 million lab will also develop electronic controls and other items as Ford moves more of the process in-house. Eventually the company wants to do large-scale manufacturing of its own batteries globally, a task now performed by supply companies.

Like many global automakers who have been stung by supply chain shortages, Ford wants to make sure it has enough batteries

for what it says is an accelerating transition away from internal combustion engines.

Hau Thai-Tang, the company’s chief product and operations officer, says electric vehicles are moving from early adopters to an early majority as new models come out, and Ford wants to lead the transition.

The move comes as the global auto industry races to control supplies including precious metals needed to make batteries and individual cells that form big battery packs to run as many as 300 new electric models coming out in the next two years.

Under new CEO Jim Farley, the plan is a reversal from Ford’s previous path of buying technology and batteries from supply companies. Now it is looking forward to manufacturing their own. Ford says it has

discussed the transition to battery power with the Biden administration, which has pegged much of its climate change policy on more electric vehicles on the roads.

The announcement comes after Ford got caught up in a trade secrets fight between its main battery supplier SK Innovation and LG Energy Solution. The US International Trade Commission decided in February that SK stole 22 trade secrets from LG Energy, and that SK should be barred from importing, making or selling batteries in the US for 10 years.

The decision gave SK four years to make batteries for Ford, and it could have left the company scrambling for supplies.

SK has the contract to make batteries for an electric version of Ford’s F-150 pickup, the US’s top-selling vehicle. The dispute was settled earlier this month with SK agreeing to pay $1.8 billion and an undisclosed royalty.

Automakers have been moving towards building their own batteries, and they’ve been securing their own supplies of raw materials such as lithium, copper, nickel and other precious metals directly from producers.

Guidehouse Insights principal analyst Sam Abuelsamid says the global semiconductor shortage and the SK Innovation trade dispute likely made Ford pull ahead its plans much faster.

Many automakers are pulling battery development and manufacturing in-house, or into joint ventures formed with parts supply companies, he says. “Engines and transmissions have been considered a core competency of automakers since 1886, but as those go away, they are seeing the need to make batteries.

“No one wants to get locked out of supplies, and as volumes scale, the cost of paying a markup to suppliers is going to grow.”

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FRANCE, GERMANY PLAN BILLIONS IN PANDEMIC RECOVERY SPENDING France and Germany have laid out plans for billions in spending from the European Union’s pandemic recovery fund aimed at fighting climate change and boosting the use of digital technology across the economy.

The finance ministers of the EU’s two biggest economies recently underlined their joint determination to use the spending to transform Europe’s economy and get the continent growing again as it lags behind the US and China in rebounding from the pandemic recession.

Under the fund’s formula, France should get around 40 billion euros ($62 billion) while German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz says his country has planned about 28 billion euros ($43 billion) in spending. Mr Scholz says that half the money will go to environmentally friendly projects and a quarter to spreading the use of digital technology. He says the fund will build on domestic relief and stimulus measures already passed by the German government.

He called the fund “a ground-breaking step for Europe”.

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has urged the European Commission, the EU’s executive branch, to quickly evaluate the plans so that money can start flowing to members states from the 750 billion euro ($1170 billion) fund as early as July, noting that the US and China have recovered faster.

He says that since the fund was approved “we have lost too much time”. Last year, France’s economy shrank by 8.3 per cent during the virus crisis, the worst slump since World War II, according to national statistics institute INSEE. –AAP

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Planets of difference.

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In the 1970s, there was the pet rock! We got to feed our pet rocks, take them for walks, and even clean up after them, just like a real pet.

The platypus’s unique combination of features include clawed hindfeet, webbed forefeet, a tail that resembles that of a beaver, and a bill, like a duck.

Like Earth, the Moon has gravity, but the Moon’s gravity is weaker – it is only one-sixth the strength of the Earth’s gravity.

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Today in history – May 6 1626 – Dutch colonist Peter Minuit organises the purchase of Manhattan Island from Native Americans for 60 guilders’ worth of goods. They are believed to have been Canarsee Indians of the Lenape.

Quote of the week.

“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” – Carl Gustav Jung, Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded analytical psychology

1840 – The world’s first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black, is first used in Great Britain.

17 A person uses 17 muscles when smiling, and 43 when frowning.

three Billion The human heart beats more than three billion times in an average lifespan.

1889 – The Exposition Universelle (world’s fair) in Paris opens with the recently completed Eiffel Tower serving as the entrance arch.

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Thunberging A form of bonding with your friends over fears related to the climate crisis.

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hampagne, breakfast in bed, walks on the beach, lots of cuddles and NO housework.

These are the common themes we encountered when we spoke with six high-profile Sunshine Coast mums to see what their ideal Mother’s Day looks like.

Contrary to speculation in the My Weekly Preview office, none of them said their ideal Mother’s Day involved escaping with the girls on a child-free weekend away and binging on Sex and the City.

US woman Anna Jarvis is credited as

having founded Mother’s Day in the early 20th century. She chose white carnations as the official flower, because they were her mother’s favourite. Mother’s Day began to be celebrated in Australia widely during the 1920s, however, as carnations are a spring flower, we have instead adopted white chrysanthemums as the traditional Mother’s Day flower.

As mothers everywhere are celebrated on the second Sunday of May, we would also like to acknowledge all those mothers who have lost children and for whom it is a difficult day.

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Names and ages of your children?

Avalon, 10, Nixon, eight, and Augie, six.

What is your ideal way to spend Mother’s Day? I will be served breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day, which is my favourite meal of the entire year as my little people will be banging and bashing saucepans and trying to be quiet downstairs, while I listen to the commotion caused by the cute cooks and my wonderful husband. Usually I feast upon chocolate (yes, for brekkie), burnt toast, raw eggs, carrot sticks and whatever else they know Mummy likes to eat. For the record I do not like raw eggs, but my kids do know I like scrambled eggs. They will serve ladybug juice (rose wine) and I will tell them not to tell their teachers!

Then my tribe will all climb into bed and push the dogs and pillows and toys out of the way trying to secure some valuable bed space. It is sought-after real estate.

I realise these are the golden years when my children have no choice but to celebrate with me. I will be sad when they leave my nest one day because being a mum is the role in life I am most proud of and most cherish. My husband and I underwent IVF for many years so to have three children is a bit of a modern miracle and I know I am besotted with them.

What’s something special your child or children have said to you that you’ll never forget?

As for their classic sayings well spaghetti is basghetti, butterflies are flutterbyes and Your China is where babies come from when they are born. My youngest one told our friend he may have to be a polar bear at my father’s funeral. When I quizzed him about what he meant I realised he was confused with pall bearer. Happy Mother’s Day to the wise and wonderful women who do so much for our families.

What is your ideal way to spend Mother’s Day? Spending the day with my beautiful family – hitting the beach in the morning, delicious outdoor picnic for lunch and a few champagnes watching the sunset to celebrate all the amazing mums.

What’s something special your child or children have said to you that you’ll never forget? Being a working mum is a

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Names and ages of your children?

Morgan, 18, Hamilton, 15, and Flynn, 12 (going on 16!).

What is your ideal way to spend Mother’s Day? I love a slow morning, a cup of coffee, a paper, a leisurely breakfast at home with the boys, then a day on the boat at Bribie Island – bliss.

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What’s something special your child or children have said to you that you’ll never forget? I have to be very careful as my boys are at an age where revealing home truths needs to be sanctioned first (hehe!). Not saying who, but this is one I’ll always remember: “If we kiss on the lips do we have to get married?”

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Names and ages of your children?

My two cherished children include my eight-year-old daughter Jazzy and five-year-old son Jesse.

juggling act and I seem to be always racing against the clock – especially when you get a lot of red traffic lights!

Mum was caring for Jazzy and Jesse when stopped by a red traffic light. Mum, being her gorgeous, optimistic self, told the kiddies that it was important for everyone to get an equal turn. Jesse (four years old at the time) replied with: “My Mummy says red traffic lights are a pain in the ar**!” Every time Mum and I are now stopped by a red traffic light we just laugh and laugh. myweeklypreview.com.au

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Names and ages of your children?

Melissa, 47, Cameron, 45, Jasmine, 39, Adam, 37, Brandon, 16, and Bella, 13.

What is your ideal way to spend Mother’s Day? The perfect day for

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Names and ages of your children? I’m blessed to be able to love, get cranky at and laugh with my 14-year-old son and 12-year-old daughter.

me is to be with my family. Having my mum with me would be awesome but she lives five hours away from me, so we find other days to be together. I love it when my kids spoil me and take care of me, as Mother’s Day is a special day for me. I love going through photo albums together and re-living all our adventures as a family, going to the beach and enjoying the sun and the sea air. Just having time with my husband, children and grandchildren makes my day!

family has many funny moments!

When I was pregnant with Brandon, 16, both my stepdaughters, Melissa and Jasmine, were pregnant at the same time. I delivered Brandon in March and in July I was the birthing partner for Jasmine.

While helping her through her contractions I was still breastfeeding – multitasking starts early in motherhood! I’d explain, “I’m carrying Melissa’s brother and she is carrying my grandbaby.” We have a crazy, loving, amazing family that is filled with so much love and fun. I am so proud of them. Being a wife, mum and a granny is the highlight of my life. Once I was asked how many children I had while I was pregnant with Brandon and I would reply

What is your ideal way to spend Mother’s Day? Typically, I’ll get cuddles in bed, a cup of tea and cards or gifts in the morning, which is a lovely start to the day. The aim is to avoid any cooking or cleaning throughout the day, but it’s not always achieved as I shift roles and move from being the pampered mum, to the daughter who pampers her own mother. I like spending the day with the kids doing simple low-key things like playing games, having a picnic in the park, or if it’s raining, snuggling on the couch watching movies, and it’s always great to have a sunset walk along the beach. My sister and I will also tease each other throughout the day arguing over who is Mum’s favourite daughter.

“I have four children already here, one in the oven and one in the freezer waiting for me. Bella still to this day says to me, “Mummy it was very cold in the freezer waiting for you to come and get me and bring me into the world. How I love my family.”

passed so there’s a tinge of sadness at times, but we always toast her memory.

The perfect Mother’s Day would finish with star gazing around a fire in the back yard. Bliss!

What’s something special your child or children have said to you that you’ll never forget? My children have all said

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What’s something special your child or children have said to you that you’ll never forget? I still have the notes that

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each of my children wrote to the tooth fairy, asking for payment for teeth they lost and couldn’t place under their pillows. One child swallowed their tooth and the other lost it in their pocket!

Ruby, 19, Mia, 16, and Roman, 14.

Names and ages of your children?

What is your ideal way to spend Mother’s Day? – My ideal Mother’s Day begins with a trek up Mount Coolum or a walk around Point Cartwright to

Buddina or a walk from Mooloolaba to Cotton Tree, followed by a coffee. Some years the kids even join us! Then, lunch at a cafe – I’m really easy with this. My only proviso is that there is no fighting.

Some years it even happens! Usually, there is also some baking on offer – friands are a favourite. My mum has

things to me that are absolutely shocking, but sadly, are not suitable for print! They have each stabbed me in the heart, turned me into a screaming, ranting shrew, and led me to question all of my parenting values. Yet, they have given me such love and moments of pure joy that I feel my heart will burst – sometimes in the same day. I know for certain that they have given me a gift.

When they are kind to each other, it makes my eyes prick with the start of tears. When they are kind to others, it’s even better. I swell with pride and share their wins. I turn into a fierce lion when they need one on hand. I guess you’d say, I’m a regular mum.

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$1 MILLION Peter Dutton (centre) with Andrew Wallace and David Lacey at the IDCARE headquarters in Caloundra

FUNDING FOR CYBER SUPPORT SERVICE Sunshine Coast-based not-for-profit IDCARE will provide specialist services to 54,000 Australian victims of cybercrime over the next four years using $6.1 million in federal government funding. The funding was announced last month by the Minister for Defence Peter Dutton and Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace during a visit to IDCARE’s Caloundra headquarters. Since its establishment by the federal government in 2014, IDCARE has directly supported more than 200,000 Australians, helping reverse the impacts of cyber-crimes including identity theft and the hacking of personal devices. “I’m sure we’ve all experienced those fake calls from the ‘Australian Tax Office’, or the ads for products that are too good to be true, but every year these scams are getting more sophisticated,” Mr Wallace says.

IDCARE managing director David Lacey says this is a “very practical contribution that will make a big difference to the lives of many Australians impacted by these crimes”.

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GET SET FOR ONLINE ADVENTURE To help the community stand strong and improve overall health and wellbeing, registrations are now open for the final round of The Lift Project Sunshine Coast, starting May 31. The Sunshine Coast Council’s free program is a holistic, evidence-based, online adventure that draws together the latest research from neuroscience, lifestyle medicine and positive psychology. “There is such a need for universal mental health interventions and to make these types of evidence-based treatments available to whole communities,” The Lift Project’s Dr Darren Morton says. “More than 4000 people have registered for the first three sessions, which has been a record for us.” Participants will receive weekly emails with topics including learning about the “emotional brain” and why activity and being outdoors is crucial. Registrations close May 27 at sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/liftproject.

Motorists can look forward to a smoother and safer drive in and around the Bruce Highway’s Johnston Road interchange at Glass House Mountains. The state government will start work on its fifth resurfacing project on the Sunshine Coast in the past eight months.

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey says the latest $1 million project will see 1.5 kilometres of road resurfaced, including the southbound and northbound on and off-ramps.

“This resurfacing work will take place northbound at the Johnston Road interchange to both southbound and northbound on and off-ramps.” The complex upgrades will take three weeks to complete, weather permitting, from 8pm to 5am.

WHALES RETURN TO SUNSHINE COAST WATERS It’s time for Sunshine Coast residents and visitors to keep their eyes peeled as humpback whales make their annual migration along the east coast. More than 25,000 whales are expected to swim past Queensland from now until November, travelling from and returning to the Southern Ocean. Boaties are being urged to be wary of whales migrating.

Humpbacks swim along the coast day and night and can surface without warning and are known to leap out of the water, nudge boats and to slap their tails when close to vessels.

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The University of the Sunshine Coast has been recognised in the 2021 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings of universities.

USC placed 26th of the 1115 universities considered by THE for its Impact Rankings – the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. With a score of 92.1 out of 100, USC is the highest-placed Queensland university. USC Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Helen Bartlett says the ranking is an outstanding result recognising USC’s effort to make sustainability an integral part of its teaching, research and community engagement.

Exercise Ignis Red Cross Controller Lyn Gahan (left) discusses critical elements of the mock evacuation centre exercise

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A simulation involving an out-of-control grass fire was held on April 28 at the Nambour Showgrounds. Exercise Ignis was designed to provide a realistic evacuation centre scenario delivering hands-on experience for Sunshine Coast Council and Red Cross personnel. More than 40 council and Red Cross staff and volunteers packed three days’ worth of responsive action into four hours. The dynamic field exercise involved practising the registration and intake of evacuees, while establishing registration, sleeping, dining, personal support and pet areas plus site management.

Exercise Ignis Red Cross Controller Lyn Gahan says all agencies worked well together. “It was a really successful operation where everyone could have the confidence in being able to learn, adapt and meet challenges and appreciate the partnership within their own teams but also be prepared to adapt and learn from mistakes.”

Last month, the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital treated its 10,000th and 10,001st koalas, Bek and her pouch joey Darren. Bek was admitted to the hospital after she was suspected to have been suffering from chlamydia. A PCR (polymerase chain reaction) diagnostic test was performed on her to determine whether she was carrying the disease. “It is important to conduct this test as more than 50 per cent of koalas who are admitted to our Wildlife Hospital are affected with some kind of disease, the most commonly found being chlamydia,” Terri Irwin says. “Thankfully, Bek was fully healthy without any traces of the disease, and we were so delighted that she could be released into her natural habitat along with her little pouch joey Darren.”

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$5 MILLION THOMPSON TRUST ENTRUSTED TO THE BUDERIM FOUNDATION

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he Buderim Foundation, together with philanthropists Roy and Nola Thompson, are pleased to announce the Buderim Foundation has become the Trustee for the Roy and Nola Thompson Charitable Trust, which will support people in need throughout the Sunshine Coast region.

The Buderim Foundation Thompson Fund will provide grants to support those experiencing financial distress in the Sunshine Coast community. Organisations and groups that provide services for those unable to achieve a modest standard of living, due to challenges of homelessness or domestic violence, are invited to assess their eligibility for the 2021 grants program from May 1.

Buderim Foundation chair Dr Russell Stitz says the Buderim Foundation already has a community investment fund of more than $2 million, which is used to support the people who live in the 4556 postcode area. Grants are also provided to not-forprofit organisations outside this postcode area, provided there is a benefit to those who live in this local community. Since its

Buderim foundation chair Dr Russell Stitz with Nola and Roy Thompson inception in 2004, grants to the value of almost $637,000 have been distributed to 83 local community groups.

Dr Stitz says while the Thompson Trust would remain a separate fund, “The Foundation will operate The Buderim Foundation Thompson Fund as it does the Foundation’s other investments. That is, the investment fund will be preserved in

perpetuity with only the revenue being distributed each year. This new Fund will add over $5 million to the Foundation’s investments and is designed specifically to look after those in financial need.”

“We are delighted to accept the challenge presented by the Thompsons, whose vision to support those in difficult circumstances is well known”.

“The Sunshine Coast is a fast-growing area and, particularly in the wake of COVID-19, there have been additional economic and housing pressures on people in our region.”

“The grants are open to organisations providing support throughout the Sunshine Coast, including the Sunshine Coast and Noosa Council areas.”

Roy Thompson says they were entrusting the Thompson Trust to the Buderim Foundation because of the Foundation’s expertise in managing their existing funds and grants programs.

“The Buderim Foundation knows what they are doing and do it very well.”

Mr Thompson says he and Nola believed strongly that people should give what they can.

He says he looked forward to seeing the revenue earned by the Thompson Fund to benefit those in need on the Sunshine Coast.

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QUEENSLAND GARDEN EXPO RETURNS FOR 2021 It’s back! Queensland’s premier gardening event — the Queensland Garden Expo — is on track to welcome thousands of visitors from far and wide to a three-day celebration in July this year.

The nursery industry enjoyed one of its best years on record during 2020, with the recent Nursery Industry Statistics 2019–20 survey of Australian production nurseries revealing a record 2.2 billion plants were produced and sold in Australia last year.

Queensland Garden Expo Event Manager Marion Beazley says: “We’re confident the Queensland Garden Expo will provide ample opportunity to nurture this newfound love for gardening with 350 exhibitors — including 55 nurseries — and around 45 guest speakers presenting an action-packed program.

“This year we have included a number of Back to Basics talks each day to encourage visitors who are new to gardening, in addition to the wide range of gardening topics that have become firm favourites with our more experienced gardeners.

“Attendees can learn, explore and get inspired; and can then find everything they need at the expo, including a choice of more than 60,000 plants ready for sale each

day of the event.”

The event managers have been working with Queensland Health in developing an approved COVID Safe plan, with the safety of visitors remaining the top priority.

Nambour Showgrounds. Tickets are $20 for adults, while children under 15 are free. For more information, visit qldgardenexpo.com.au.

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A MOTHER LIKE NO OTHER: CELEBRATING MOTHERS OF DISABILITY

Ariana Nioa and her mother Anne

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s we aim to celebrate Australians with disabilities in our community, we also celebrate the strength and perseverance of the parents who raised them.

This Mother’s Day, Ariana Nioa, a 27-year-old Sunshine Coast woman with Down syndrome, hopes to highlight that her mother is like no other.

“What my mother has done for me is amazing,” Ariana says.

“I don’t know where I would be without her, she changes my life every day.”

Ariana was one of two children raised

by Anne, who was a single mother after losing her husband in 1997 to bowel cancer.

Despite challenges, Anne remained determined to raise Ariana with every opportunity that other children receive.

“Every parent wants the world for their

child; that doesn’t change when your child has a disability,” Anne says.

“Your hopes for them don’t lower, your determination just increases.”

Anne admits the journey wasn’t always easy, and that often it felt impossible to connect with the right services, especially in regional areas.

“It was hard as a parent to know that Ariana wanted to be independent and get out into the world and that I couldn’t give that to her on my own,” Anne says.

“I wanted to know that Ariana would always taken care of, and one of the best ways to do that was to teach her to support herself.

“As with many parents who have a child with a disability, you are always concerned about what will happen when you are no longer able to take care of them.”

Anne began searching for a way for Ariana to learn all the essential skills she needed to look after herself to lead an independent life and soon found Steps Pathways College.

The college, which opened in 2017, gives young adults with disabilities and autism the chance to learn essential skills and lead independent lives.

Ariana was part of the college’s first cohort and graduated in 2019. Since graduating, Ariana now lives and travels independently, holds down a job, and has a strong support group of friends.

“The biggest changes with Ariana have been in her self-confidence, not only I have noticed it, but our family and all our friends have also commented that she has become incredibly self-confident,” Anne says.

Since seeing Ariana’s success at the college, Anne is utilising her experiences and knowledge to create a more inclusive environment for people like her daughter.

Anne joined the executive team of Steps Pathways College in the hopes of helping other mothers find the same success as her.

“It’s about providing the option and opportunity that otherwise wouldn’t have been there,” Anne says. “I hope that as a mother of a child with a disability, I can share my story and help other people know that they’re not alone.

“Finding out your child has a disability can be an isolating and intimidating experience, but if we lessen the stigma of asking for support and saying that you need help, so many lives would change.”

Ariana couldn’t be prouder of Anne.

“My mum stands up for people like me every day; she’s my hero.”

LAST CALL FOR SUNSHINE COAST ART PRIZE ENTRIES Artists from across the nation have until May 10 to submit their entries into the Sunshine Coast Art Prize.

Entries are already flowing in from Australia’s best contemporary artists all vying to be selected as a finalist and gain the attention of this year’s judge, the high profile director of the Museum of Brisbane, and former leader of a number of Queensland’s leading cultural institutions and projects, Renai Grace.

The overall winner of the prestigious prize will not only take home $25,000, the work will become part of the regional Sunshine Coast Art Collection. The artist will also receive multiple and ongoing promotional opportunities.

There are four prize categories as well as the chance for a finalist to be chosen by BMW to be wrapped as an art car.

• Major Prize $25,000 – funded by major sponsor Argon Law and Sunshine Coast Council • Highly Commended prize $5,000 – sponsored by the De Deyne Family • People’s Choice Prize: $2,500 cash – sponsored by the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce • Artist’s Residency – sponsored by Montville Country Cabins.

The entry fee is $40 and for the final 40 artists selected, there are no other costs involved as the freight to and from the gallery and the insurance is covered.

Artworks need to have been completed in the past 24 months, and many artists would have already created suitable works in that time or can start from scratch.”

Visit gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Art-Prizes/Sunshine-Coast-Art-Prize.

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SUNSHINE COAST PROMOTION

Explore the Gympie region 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.

The Sunshine Coast tourism region stretches some 200km from the Glass House Mountains in the south to Gympie’s Mary Valley, Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach in the north, and when it comes to ‘holidaying at home’ there is an endless list of opportunities.

Regional tourism organisation Visit Sunshine Coast is working closely with local tourism organisation Destination Gympie Region to invite locals to explore the area’s hidden gems, meet the locals, and experience what makes this northern part of the tourism region so special.

Saddle up and carry on Andrew McCarthy is the riding force behind the tourism business Rainbow Beach Horse Rides and gets a kick out of it every single day.

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espite the constant changes with borders during COVID-19 and uncertainty for guests, Andrew McCarthy and his dedicated team remained positive and have re-focused their energies on horse education and a reset for the business.

“As a business we were very fortunate.

We needed to be flexible with refunds and many of the postponed bookings last year have now led to a very busy period for us,” he says.

“Our Visit Sunshine Coast membership has provided us with support, promotion and networking opportunities since day one. Leading from this, we have been active in promoting the wider Rainbow Beach, Gympie and Sunshine Coast regions and working with as many local businesses as possible.”

Rainbow Beach Horse Rides has the only permit in existence to ride a horse along Rainbow Beach, and with exceptionally well-trained horses and experienced guides, the business has built a solid reputation for a quality

tourism experience for their guests.

It also offers full moon beach rides, half-day country rides, a country full moon ride, which starts at midday and goes though into the evening, and even multi-day rides.

In fact, Rainbow Beach Horse Rides is partnering with country music legend Tania Kernaghan for a new five-day Cattle, Bush & Beach riding experience. The Tour will operate twice in May and again in August, inviting riders to explore the region on horseback in the day, before retiring to their glamping-style accommodation at night for chef-prepared meals and singing around the campfire.

For more, visit rbhr.com.au.

Supporting tourism businesses Visit Sunshine Coast is here to support tourism businesses with ongoing COVID recovery and is offering a membership fee of just $10.

Visit teamsunshinecoast.com/mwp to find out more and join today.

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PROFILE

Art for the ages Art studies at Immanuel Lutheran College paved the way for Odessa Mahony-de Vries’ career. This year she returns as Artist in Residence at the school’s annual Arts Festival.

WORDS: Gail Forrer.

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fter a visit to Immanuel Lutheran College’s annual Arts Festival, Odessa Mahony-de Vries was sure she could finally give her parents a definitive answer.

In her early high school years, Ms Mahony-de Vries’ parents gave her a choice of schools for her future education.

As a young woman who had been making art since she was nine years old, it seemed natural that she found the answer to her parent’s question as she wandered through artworks and sensed the rich atmosphere

of creativity at the college’s Arts Festival.

Ms Mahony-de Vries went on to spend her years 10, 11 and 12 at Immanuel Lutheran College and is grateful to her art teacher Lucy Morris who, she says, helped her prepare the art portfolio which gained her entry to the prestigious RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology). She has since completed a Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art).

This was a defining period for the young artist, and during this time she says she changed to a more abstract style.

Besides experiencing city living, her adventures included travelling to India and Nepal and driving along the Great Ocean Road.

Since then, her style and living experiences have continued to develop and grow and she is expressing this evolution in her own unique visual language.

A recent artist residency where she locked herself in a jail cell for eight hours with a set of instructions for painting has also extended her art-making. This was a lockdown of a different sort. During her stay in the cell, she says she drew on the emotions and experiences of her mind and body as she adhered to a strict set of guidelines, finally emerging with an artwork that she says left her ‘exhausted’.

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PROFILE Nevertheless, she says her artwork captures how every part of her responded to the feelings of incarceration, discipline, order and lack of alternatives.

Additionally, there is another aspect to this experience.

“It was also performance art,” she says.

“Everything was videoed.”

Personally, she says, “It was a way to shake up my own practice.”

These days, Ms Mahony-de Vries’ art-making process is a combination of mistakes, intuition, movement, layering, concealing and a collection of visual resolutions and techniques acquired over time. Her recent shows include a solo exhibition titled Sweet & Sour at The United Artist Project and a duo exhibition with Amanda Bennetts titled Experience Colour at the Old Ambulance Station.

Later this year you can see her work in a solo show at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre (BFAC).

After heading home from Melbourne, Ms Mahony-de Vries is delighted at the support she has received on the Sunshine Coast. “There is a lot happening here and I have found so much support and opportunities,” she says.

She is especially appreciative of the Sunshine Coast Council. Currently, she is working on a 20-metre-long canvas that will hang from the ceiling of the BFAC.

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IMMANUEL ARTS FESTIVAL The Immanuel Arts Festival is a celebration of fine and contemporary art and is the largest of its kind on the Sunshine Coast.

It has showcased the artistic talents of our region for 40 years and draws more artist entries and visitors each year.

The festival proudly promotes visual, creative and performance art in the Sunshine Coast community and will be held from May 20 to 23 at Immanuel Lutheran College.

When: May 20 to 23, Friday and Saturday, 9am to 5pm, Sunday 9am to 2pm.

Where: Immanuel Lutheran College, 126-142 Wises Rod, Buderim.

FEATURED ARTISTS Odessa Mahony-de Vries – Artist in Residence Chris Blake – Artist in Focus Libby Evans – Student Artist in Residence Justin Bruhn – Artist in Residence

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The eight masterly stories in this new collection are all told in the first person by a classic Murakami narrator. From nostalgic memories of youth, meditations on music and an ardent love of baseball to dreamlike scenarios, an encounter with a talking monkey and invented jazz albums, together these stories challenge the boundaries between our minds and the exterior world. Occasionally, a narrator who may or may not be Murakami himself is present. Is it memoir or fiction? The reader decides. Philosophical and mysterious, the stories in First Person Singular all touch beautifully on love and solitude, childhood and memory. . . all with a signature Murakami twist.

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Anna Karenina seems to have everything – beauty, wealth, popularity and an adored son. But she feels that her life is empty until the moment she encounters the impetuous officer Count Vronsky. Their subsequent affair scandalises society and family alike and soon brings jealously and bitterness in its wake. Contrasting with this tale of love and self-destruction is the vividly observed story of Levin, a man striving to find contentment and a meaning to his life.

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You are invited to celebrate the 40th Immanuel Arts Festival.

Featuring art for all budgets, including painting, sculpture, photography, drawing, prints and quality crafts by local artists, artisans and students.

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Gala Event Thursday 20 May, 7pm Tickets $35 online

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Art Exhibition & Sale 21 – 23 May, from 9am daily $5 admission at the door

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OSCARS 2021

What was old is certainly new again, as Hollywood celebrities embrace some vintage glamour with layered fabrics, rich textures and jewel-coloured tones on the Oscars red carpet.

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OLD HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR RULES OSCARS RED CARPET

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Old Hollywood glamour is all about opulence: big skirts, luscious hair and deep red lips. The Academy Awards red carpet saw plenty of this, with celebs luxuriating in classic outfits.

However, the fashion was not boring – instead it was a chance to bring a bit of drama to the red carpet. It was also an opportunity for stars to play around with the idea of Hollywood glamour, by making it their own.

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MAROOCHYDORE LIBRARY ART EXHIBITION: CONNECTED Caloundra Regional Gallery in collaboration with Sunshine Coast Libraries present the next exhibition for the Maroochydore Library Art space. Connected explores the vibrant and richly textured paintings by local artist Ilana Cowan. Originally from Israel, Cowan grew up in the Belgian Congo and Brazil. She came to Australia in 1972 where she studied modern languages at Monash University.

Influenced by Ms Cowan’s long association with textiles and batik, the paintings offer a reflection of the artist’s heritage and surroundings. When: On now until May 22, 11am-5pm Monday to Saturday. Where: Maroochydore Library, 44 Sixth Ave Maroochydore. Tickets: Entry is Free.

NATHAN CAVALERI ‘DEMONS’ ALBUM TOUR Much of the country was oblivious to the career Nathan Cavaleri led beyond prime time Australia. By age 12, he found himself the centre of a bidding war between the labels of Michael Jackson, Prince and Madonna. By age 16 he had toured with BB King as his guest, and played at the Kennedy Centre in front of The Clintons with Etta James and Bonnie Raitt. He’ll share stories of how his love for music deepened during his battle with leukaemia as a kid through to a hilarious encounter with Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page and Robert Plant after playing to 60,000 people in Zurich after Elton John. When: Friday May 14, 7.30pm. Where: The Imperial Hotel Eumundi, 1 Etheridge Street Eumundi. Tickets: $23.50 via, imperialhoteleumundi.com.au.

THE TALK ABOUT TOUR IS COMING TO TOWN Current Toyota Star Maker winner, Sammy White and powerhouse performer Brooke Schubert are heading back to their roots and going out on the road for their Talk About tour. The pair hit it off over their mutual love of Bonnie Raitt.

The Talk About shows will have a writers roundtable vibe and the name of the tour sums up the night. Both hailing from Far North Queensland, Ms White and Ms Schubert will travel from Brisbane to Townsville and out west, bringing their music to regional Queensland. Audiences on this tour will be among the first to hear their new released and unreleased songs in this run of stripped back shows.

When: Sunday May 9, 11am. Where: Malt Shovel Taphouse, 31-32/8 The Avenue Birtinya.

Tickets: $24 via, oztix.com.au, search Talk About tour.

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The Australian Garth Brooks Show (Ticketed)

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STREATSIDE MARKETS Bring friends and family to enjoy a relaxing Saturday afternoon with free live music, an extensive bar menu, delicious food trucks and a new boutique pop-up ethical store.

Just like a relaxing picnic in the park but you don’t have to bring anything, with umbrellas, picnic rugs and lawn games all supplied. The bar will be serving an amazing range of drinks from sustainable and vegan suppliers, including a delicious selection of cocktails and mocktails, wine from Unico Zelo and Harvest, beer from Terella, Brewdog, Stomping Ground, spirits from Applewood Distillery and Natural Distilling Co. and a great selection of cider, kombucha and other non-alcoholic beverages. When: Saturday afternoons, 3pm-9pm. Where: Corner First Ave and South Sea Islander Way, Maroochydore. Visit streatside.com.au.

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May 9 DANIEL CHAMPAGNE LIVE AT THE PLAYHOUSE THEATRE The young virtuoso recently described as the finest guitar player of his generation brings his world tour back home with new music. Daniel Champagne exudes a natural ease on stage, as he sings poignant lyrics and beautifully crafted melodies that invariably whisk the heart up with grand romanticism. Coupled with an exhilarating guitar talent that transcends mere acoustic playing to replicate a whole band, Champagne is just magical. His show has sold out all over the world so don’t miss ou.! When: Sunday May 9, 8pm. Where: Solbar, Ocean Street Maroochydore.

Tickets: $28.05 via, oztix.com.au, search Daniel Champagne in the Playhouse.

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May 23 May 8 THE AUSTRALIAN GARTH BROOKS CONCERT With an amazing tally of 138 million units sold, Garth Brooks is the second highest selling artist in history, having been beaten only by the Beatles (176 million). The group behind this cover band felt it fitting that an artist of this calibre should be represented in Australia to service his massive fan base and continue the legacy of his work. The band was put together in mid 2016, and after 15 months carefully handpicking the musicians, crew, staging and material they are very proud to announce the arrival of the only full production Garth Brooks tribute show in Australia. When: Saturday May 8, 4pm-10pm. Where: NightQuarter, 8 The Avenue Birtinya. Tickets: $39.30 via nightquarter.com.au, click on ‘what’s on’.

THE BLOODY LONG WALK SUNSHINE COAST Join The Bloody Long Walk (TBLW) as they step ever closer to curing Mitochondrial disease (mito). Mito is a debilitating and potentially fatal disease that can effect anyone at any age and currently has no cure.

TBLW hold events around the country to raise money and help fight against Mito.

Start at Coolum beach and walk alongside the beautiful Maroochy River through to the picturesque Alex Forest conservation area.

Take your final steps at Mooloolaba Beach.

When: Sunday May 23, 6.30am. Where: Tickle Park Coolum Beach. Tickets: $130 via, bloodylongwalk.com.au/sunshine-coast.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID and changing circumstances, it is recommended to check with the venue before attendance to ensure the event is going ahead.

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PETER WILLIAMS MEDIUM – SEARCHING SPIRIT TOUR After numerous sell-out performances across Australia and overseas in 2019, hugely popular psychic-medium and author of the book Searching Spirit, Peter Williams returns for another tour in 2021. Mr Williams is known for bringing a modern and refreshing feel to his events. He amazes audiences with his ability to communicate with loved ones passed over, but does so with energy, laughter and respect. He works very closely with the souls passed over to deliver messages to members of the audience.

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May 12 SUNSHINE COAST CHAMBER MUSIC: UNCOVERED The Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival will delight you with a program of superb music in a beautiful setting overlooking the serene canals of Mooloolaba. The Chamber Music Festival team is a group of passionate musicians and classical music lovers bringing people together in an environment of community and enjoyment that endeavours to encourage the growth of opportunities for aspiring music students across the Coast. Immersive Events is proud to present the food by Chris Sell, executive chef from The Dock. When: Wednesday May 12, 5.30pm. Where: The Dock Mooloolaba, 123 Parkyn Parade. Tickets: $135 via, ticketebo.com.au/chambermusic.

SACRED EARTH – FIRST SUNSHINE COAST CONCERT SINCE COVID Sacred Earth are back for one night only on music, meditation and community connection. Ancient mantras, soaring flutes, beautiful soothing melodies and harmonies that transport you to a state of deep peaceful bliss. Prem & Jethro travel the world with the intention to share music that touches the heart of the listener. When: Saturday May 15, 7.30pm. Where: Noosa Pengari Steiner School Hall, 86 Nyell Rd, Doonan. Tickets: $38.50 via, sacredearthmusic.com/event-details/ sunshine-coast-concert-2021.

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BRING MUM BACK TO FAIRHILL THIS MOTHER’S DAY Bring Mum back to Fairhill this Mother’s Day. Rediscover Sunshine Coast icon Fairhill, Queensland’s original native botanic gardens & nursery since 1975. Join us on our journey as we restore a much loved destination in Ninderry near Yandina. Pop up cafe Botanist & Baker will serve fresh scones, homemade Davidson Plum jam and cream, and your choice of tea or coffee. Mum then gets to take home a potted native plant of her choice to remember your day. $25 per person.

May 5–9, Fairhill Native Botanic Gardens & Nursery, 114–132 Fairhill Road, Ninderry.

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CELEBRATE OUR AMAZING MOTHERS AT ONE OF THE WHARF MOOLOOLABA’S FINE EATERIES With moorish breakfast options to a lunch at The Dock with special Mother’s Day live music, pet-friendly and a great menu, The Wharf has Mother’s Day covered.

Grab tacos and beers at El Bigoton, extravagant Americana-style cuisine at Ninth Street or an Asian fusion masterpiece at Rice Boi, the choices really are endless. From fresh seafood to authentic Greek cuisine, all dinner options are covered, including Italian food with Il Vento serving delicioso pizza and pasta.

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Treasure hunt We have an eclectic mix of clothing, jewellery and gifts galore. The photo cannot show everything, so yes there is more! Please come and visit us in the store, where we will help you find that very special something to make your mum smile. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums on Sunday May 9.

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A nature-inspired Mother’s Day Allow your loved one to indulge in nature and truly replenish with Wendy Christina Premium Skincare.

Wendy’s Mothers Day-inspired Nature Packs are designed this year to nurture and revive her beautiful skin, senses and soul. Use code ‘mothers day’ at checkout for complimentary express post and gift wrapping. Gift vouchers are also available.

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Help Mum glow The Celestial Mini Set is the perfect way to encourage self care and restore mum’s glow this Mother’s Day. This beautifully curated gift set contains three mini Skin Muk products.

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POOL BUILDERS SWAMPED WITH WORK THANKS TO HOLIDAY-AT-HOME TREND Sunshine Coast homeowners join the ‘reno-lution’ movement. WORDS: Caitlin Zerafa.

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pool balances itself out when compared with a few years’ worth of holidays and adds instant value to the property price as well as that “resort” feel.

“I think it’s a two-pronged approach,” he says. “[Property owners are] wanting to holiday at home and do those projects they might have been putting off for a while.

“But with the property market being so hot at the moment, that’s also encouraging people to invest in their property because they can see the value.”

With a bachelor in environmental science, Mr Lynch is passionate about providing customers with a luxury eco-friendly pool package.

“What we specialise in is these eco smart pool and landscape packages. We do it with this eco-conscious approach where we use energy-efficient pumps and freshwater pools.

“I think when our clients come to us, they want the whole package done and they want someone that is conscious to an eco-responsible approach to the design, the equipment, the materials and the way it’s built.”

With 20 years in the industry, Mr Lynch says he has never “closed his books” for pools to be installed before Christmas in the first quarter, but this year he has.

The recent renovation trend has also seen an increase in modernised homes hitting the market.

With current sale prices so strong,

A recent pool installation Pool Fab completed at a Coolum Beach property

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he recent trend of holidaying from home has kept workers in the renovating industry booked out months in advance as more locals choose to tick projects off around the home.

Whether it is as simple as a fresh coat of paint, a kitchen or bathroom upgrade or a new pool, right up to a full structural renovation, the local industry has been run of its feet the past 12 months as more

homeowners jump on the ‘reno-lution’ bandwagon.

Sean Lynch from Kunda Park-based Pool Fab is recording a 40 per cent increase in locals enquiring to build a pool on their existing block.

“It’s one of the busiest years I’ve had in my career and it’s because people are staying at home and investing in their own property,” Mr Lynch says.

Mr Lynch adds the upfront cost of a

Next Property Group’s Loren Wimhurst says homeowners are realising they can capitalise on adding value to their homes.

“Before you used to just get back the cost of the reno and sometime less; now some of these renos, they are returning 10 to 20 per cent on their investment,” she says.

“There is definitely profit in doing it, it’s worth doing it currently.”

She says most newly renovated homes include bigger kitchens, second living areas and larger gardens.

“They’ve all spent time getting their homes beautiful and the best ones that are received to the market are the ones that have been completely done.”

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unshine Coast couple Jess and Nathan Bos opened Meraki Thread Co in 2015 with the ethos “small business with a big heart”.

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looking for a laid-back shopping experience with the perfect mix of Australian labels, unique vintage pieces and sustainable brands.

After welcoming their son, Sunny, and introducing a curated collection of baby

and kids brands alongside their already established men’s and women’s ranges in 2019, the couple is now expanding – reopening into a bigger and better space.

The new store is located at the front of The Wharf Mooloolaba in the ‘Hamptons House’ space.

“We are super excited to be moving into a new space at The Wharf,” Ms Bos says. “We’ve enjoyed three years in the current store and love the location, so it’ll be great to have more space to stock larger ranges and new brands.”

Committed to supporting local curators and Australian-owned brands, the new store will stock brands including Shayd Hats, Wylde Magnolia Flowers and sustainable women’s labels like Dreamers and Drifters, Pastel and Lullaby Club as well as Meraki’s own Earthside children’s range – designed Ms Bos. Mr Bos is proud of his wife’s “dedication to sourcing local and independent brands”.

“Meraki means to ‘put your love and soul into something’ and Jess lives by this mantra, working hard to maintain a creative and inspired space,” he says.

Meraki Thread Co will hold a reopening party on May 14 from 6pm with a Mr Consistent cocktail bar, live music and lucky door prizes.

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PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE VODAFONE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT LITTLE MOUNTAIN INCLUDING 5G 4348 Little Mountain: Sugarbag Road (off Caloundra Road), Little Mountain QLD 4551 (RFNSA 4551003) 1. The proposed facility consists of the addition of new equipment and associated works, including 5G, as follows: r Removal of existing Vodafone antennas and equipment r Installation of three (3) panel antennas, 2.7m long, on the existing headframe r Installation of three (3) panel antennas, 0.8m long, on the existing headframe r Installation of ancillary equipment including fifteen (15) remote radio units, antenna mounts and cabling 2. Vodafone regards the proposed installations as Low-impact Facilities under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 (“The Determination”), based on the description above 3. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Should you require further information or wish to comment, please contact Andrew McLane at Axicom, 02 9495 9000, community@axicom.com.au or Level 1, 110 Pacific Highway, St Leonards NSW 2065 by Friday 21 May 2021. Further information may also be obtained from www.rfnsa.com.au/4551003.

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COMFORT IS KEY FOR SUNSHINE LINUS and care associations such as aged-care facilities, hospices, special schools, the Reconciliation Group and foster care groups,” she says.

“Some of the items include rugs, beanies, scarves, shawls, quilts, sensory items, baby items, children’s clothes, drainage bags and toiletry bags, soft toys, teddies and children’s activity bags.”

Sunshine Linus is a volunteer, non-profit group that relies on donations and meets on the last Monday of each month at Nambour Uniting Church hall on Coronation Avenue. Visit sunshinelinusgroup.blogspot.com

Inspired by the lovable Peanuts character Linus, who always carried a blanket, a group of Sunshine Coast women has been meeting for more than a decade to sew and bring comfort and warmth to those in need.

Sunshine Linus began in June 2010 at Forest Glen with 20 members, sewing and distributing quilts for patients undergoing long-term hospital stays.

The group’s Glorianne Porter says Sunshine Linus now has more than 80 members and distributes items to more than 120 organisations. “They also provide much-needed support to hospital wards

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Mr White has lived on the Sunshine Coast for 45 years and attributes being “98 years young” to keeping active.

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“I have Suncare Community Services come in and assist with some pruning in my garden but I still mow my lawn and cook most of my own meals.”

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98-year-old World War II veteran recently commemorated Anzac Day at Cotton Tree to honour the sacrifices of service personnel.

Arthur (Bill) White served for more than seven years as a wireless operator responsible for coding throughout the Coral Sea, Burma, Japan and Europe.

“I signed up at the age of 17 and was discharged in 1946 due to ill health – much like everyone else, I suffered from malaria and dengue fever, however, at that point I also think my mental and physical health had been through enough,” Mr White says.

It was an eight-year-old Bill who was taken by his father to one of Australia’s first Anzac Day dawn services in 1930 in their hometown of Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia. “My father had fought in World War I and at the time I didn’t fully understand the importance of the day.

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rom space exploration to zombie invasions and saving the planet, locals will soon have the chance to step into a virtual reality (VR) world with a unique experience opening on the Sunshine Coast.

Zero Latency is set to open in Birtinya after owners Paul and Renae Kingston fell in love with the concept when they took their son to a Brisbane centre for his birthday.

“We experienced it and thought, well,

we’ve got to do that on the Sunshine Coast,” Mr Kingston says.

“Renae and I have been running our separate businesses on the Coast for over 25 years now, and we were looking for a fun and exciting new venture.

“With so much doom, gloom and uncertainty in recent times, the possibility of being able to provide an opportunity for people to socialise, collaborate and compete whilst experiencing the latest in cutting-edge

VR technology appealed greatly to us.”

Zero Latency is an Australian company that first opened in Melbourne and now has centres in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sydney and Perth.

Currently fitting out his space at Capital Place, Mr Kingston says the 20by 10-metre arena, about the size of a tennis court, will allow groups to enter a completely different world as they take part in several games or themes on offer.

“It’s a free-roam virtual reality space

where groups of up to eight can go in and collaborate or compete,” he says.

“You put on a visor and can see and move around in a virtual world. It’s completely immersive – you’re seeing and hearing things and you’re right in the middle of that game.”

Mr Kingston says one of the most popular themes is Zombie Survival, where teams work to fend off swarms of zombies, rebuild defensive barriers and hope to survive.

While Paul says he is not the biggest gamer, this theme is “really exciting”.

“There are other games too; a save-the-planet game and an exploration game where you walk upside and become weightless. Seeing the look on people’s faces is wonderful too. People take their goggles off and then they can’t believe they are just standing in a room.”

Mr Kingston owns an IT company and has had a fascination with computers “since they first turned on”, and says he is amazed by virtual reality.

“I think VR is incredible not just from a gaming side but computer efficiency. If you were designing something like a vehicle, you can actually walk around the car rather than just seeing it on a drawing.

“There are some very practical uses for VR, and gaming is just one side of it – it gives extra depth and extra experience, rather than just on a screen.”

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landmark Sunshine Coast pub has re-opened after an extensive renovation of its deck, bistro, gaming room, sports bar and kids’ zone.

Established in 1957, Kings Beach Tavern has been serving the Caloundra community for nearly 70 years and the staged renovation has included refreshing the whole pub to give light, brighter features throughout.

Area manager Paul Fitzsimmons has hired locally to fill the front and back-of house positions and is excited to start the

“Kid-friendly dishes and a new kids’ zone that includes PlayStation, games and toys will ensure there is something for the whole family.”

In addition to a modern, casual coastal dining experience, the historic pub is set to become one of the largest live music destinations on the Sunshine Coast. “The Beach Bar will be the home of sports and live entertainment, with seven TV screens and an epic line-up of DJs and bands with major headliners featuring each month.”

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next chapter of the pub with the team.

“The pub has never looked better,” Mr Fitzsimmons says. “We can’t wait to show our regulars their new-look local.”

The bistro has a new menu showcasing local produce while keeping popular pub classics and customer favourites.

The menu includes local seafood dishes such as the seafood barbecue with pan-seared barramundi, prawns, barbecue bug tail, garden salad, straight-cut chips and lemon, as well as steaks, parmies, burgers, hand-stretched pizzas and salads.

A local community garden has come to life after the team from Mirvac’s Kawana Shoppingworld helped revive the Eastbank Edible Garden. The centre management team devoted a day to restoring the facility on Sportsmans Parade in Bokarina, with more than $8000 of labour and materials donated by the centre. The Grill’d burger team from Kawana also served lunch to workers and volunteers. The working bee helped restore the garden to its former glory, as a welcoming sanctuary for community events and vital space for Be clients. Be took on the management rights of the Eastbank Edible Garden in January and has used its business links to future proof the facility for expected high demand from clients and the community. “The Eastbank Edible Garden offers huge benefits for local people,” Be acting CEO Rosie Overfield says. “Beyond helping to stay physically active, gardening is a mindful activity that gets people out and about and better connected with others in the community.” The restored garden includes more accessible raised garden beds, as well as an undercover space to hold programs.

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n commemoration of Anzac Day last week, Caloundra’s Krishell Ennis is hoping time can be taken to highlight support structures available to fellow female veterans during their transition back to civilian life.

Ms Ennis hopes through sharing her own struggles, other veterans will navigate the experience a little easier.

Ms Ennis joined the Navy when she was 22, and served for nine years as a communications information systems sailor.

She found it difficult to find her footing after re-joining civilian life in 2013.

“I think the biggest issue when I left, and I think it’s still that way today, is the transition between military and civilian world,” she says.

“There is no explanation of your skills and what sort of job you can now go for.

“You have to fumble around a lot.”

Ms Ennis says this struggle took a mental toll and this can make veterans feel as if no one wants to give them a chance.

“Getting my first job, it was hard… I was unemployed for ages. You end up thinking maybe I should just go back [to service] because as far as I know I have all these skills, but no one wants to give me a job.”

Ms Ennis believes it is not lack of services, but instead the lack of information about

where to find the right services. “There is no little handy pack that says where you can go when you leave. If you are feeling isolated, especially with mental health, there is nothing that says who your contacts are.”

Ms Ennis highlights STEPS Young Veterans Support Program as one of the important resources available to veterans, after she approached the program to undertake a community services diploma.

The program provides employment support including helping to identify career pathways, translating military experience into applicable workplace skills, and providing support for how to excel in your new role.

“You can talk to them in a different way knowing that they’ll understand; you feel like you don’t have to filter and they’re really open and sharing,” she says. “They have been so encouraging.”

“I wanted to start doing a community services diploma and they were so helpful. It was amazing to have someone say ‘hey, we could help you’, rather than just directing you to a website or getting you to do something online.”

Ms Ennis hopes that accessing these programs will become standard for veterans and wishes to see a more positive shift in the experience of all veterans.

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EWEN MADDOCK PARK UPGRADES COMPLETE Sunshine Coast residents and visitors can enjoy new and improved recreational facilities at Ewen Maddock Dam with Maddock Park re-opening after 12 months.

The park features new shelters, tables and benches, a new vessel launch pad and wash bay facility, as well as barbecue facilities, playgrounds, connected concrete pathways and an improved beach sitting area.

Seqwater CEO Neil Brennan says dam upgrade work has been completed ahead of schedule.

“With only minor improvements remaining, the Ewen Maddock Dam Upgrade will be finished six months ahead of its original 18-month schedule,” he says.

The Ewen Maddock Dam Upgrade – Stage 2A, included raising and strengthening the existing embankment walls, installing a chimney filter, and constructing 1.6-metre-high concrete parapet wall to improve the dam’s capacity to withstand extreme weather events.

The $24 million project created about 50 full-time jobs, with more than 600 people inducted on site over the 12 months.

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Cam Cronk and Simo Taylor are the talent behind Little Mountain and their EP, co-produced with Boy & Bear’s Tim Hart and produced in his Brisbane home studio, is a collection of songs that takes listeners on a journey.

“Incorporating beat-driven rock tracks, and beautiful, melodic storytelling, When It All Changed is an EP with broad appeal and one that offers listeners a real chance to connect lyrically and musically on many levels,” Mr Cronk says.

Harnessing the sounds of indie folk and melodic rock, Little Mountain’s main influences include Boy & Bear, Fleetwood Mac, Pixies, Paul Kelly and Middle Kids.

They released their first single, Devil’s Jaded, in October 2020, and their second single, Suitcase Memories, earlier this year on January 24.

To celebrate their latest success, the pair is set to hold a launch party on May 15 at The Farm in Meridan Plains.

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Virgos are the worrywarts of the zodiac, and you can become obsessed with the minutiae of daily life. By all means, keep up-to-date with current affairs, but aim to limit your exposure, otherwise you’ll just become more stressed.

This week, Saturn amplifies your perfectionist streak, which could lead to a lot of angst when you discover that 100 per cent satisfaction is hard to find. Then, Jupiter jumps into your wellbeing zone, which is good news for your physical and mental health.

Watch out for stubbornly holding a fixed position; you’re probably not seeing the full picture. If you listen to family, friends and work colleagues, you’ll gain a much wider perspective.

Plus, pay special attention to a loved one who is feeling down.

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Tuesday night’s new moon suggests a fresh start involving work or health as you commence a new job, devise a more nutritious diet or reboot your fitness routine. And Jupiter (your patron planet) is set to expand your domestic horizons.

This week, the planets activate your creativity and work zones, which encourages you to innovate and collaborate. Other suitable outlets for your earthy energy are sporting pursuits or a challenging personal project.

The week starts off with a mad rush as the new moon, Mars and Uranus boost your busy side. Slow down or you’ll come a cropper! Saturn has a valuable lesson to teach you: if you really want to succeed, enthusiasm must be backed up with hard work.

News bulletins and notifications can be depressing, so steer clear of negative influences that just bring you down. Jupiter jumps into your sign, so make sure the people around you are influencing your life in positive ways.

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This week, the new moon and Jupiter activate your aspirations zones, so divert your attention from current problems and draw up your wish-list for 2022 and beyond. Don’t waste the opportunity to escape into your imagination and set intentions.

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MY OPINION

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

IN DEFENCE OF VEGETARIANS

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en years ago, I stopped eating anything that had a face. I had tried to be an ethical consumer for a long time before that and my meat consumption had fallen away in the lead-up, but becoming a full-blown vegetarian was a decisive step.

It felt right and a decade on, it still does.

But while embracing a vegetarian diet has brought me better balance in my body and conscience, I am still surprised how often my choice offends others.

Revealing my dietary preference is like telling them I worship the moon.

Many omnivores still think vegetarians are weirdos. I don’t just mean the presumption that all vegetarians must be militant animal-rights activists or are super judgy of meat eaters (most of us aren’t).

Otherwise intelligent people have strangely presumed I eat only vegetables.

I have been asked “how do you stay healthy?” and “if you don’t eat meat, what do you eat?”

But vegetarianism is growing, with more than one in nine people in Australia now thought to be eschewing meat. The science to support it is strong: livestock

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production contributes a huge portion of global greenhouse gas emissions, feedlots are environmental disasters; the consumption of too much animal protein and fats have strong links to the development of heart disease and cancer.

Vegetarian comes from the Latin word vegetus, meaning invigorated. And most of us are. We need not be iron-deficient, protein-poor or undernourished because we do not eat meat.

Some of us also find contentment in knowing our aliveness has not grown from the death of others. Others are vegetarian for dietary reasons or religious ones.

On medical advice for improved health, more and more people are having meatfree days. At the unhealthy end, almost all fast-food restaurants have vego options.

And while meat-based dishes will not be consumed by vegetarians, vego dishes are tasty for all. At the most recent functions I have attended, my requested vegetarian lunches have been snaffled by omnivores before I could get to them.

It is a standard recommendation for all people to have a plant-based diet, but somehow vegetarians are still seen as outsiders, perceived as difficult, fussy, selfish and problematic at dinner parties.

I do not sit in judgment of others who tuck into a steak or tender leg of lamb. I just don’t want to put it in my own mouth.

I am happy to have what others consider a side dish as my main. A bowl of salad is a meal to me at a barbecue.

But we vegos certainly don’t need a big production to be made because we are not hoeing into a rib fillet or chicken kebab.

Where other people’s dietary preferences or needs are concerned, acceptance is a dish best served warm.

challenges towards sustainable digital wellness for our youth.

“Although our study is not able to prove that night-time use of smartphone or computer causes difficulties to keep up good learning at school, parents should help their children to fall asleep without technology,” Prof Sahlberg says.

According to earlier findings, twothirds of Australian teachers observed more children arriving at school tired and often not ready to learn.

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recent research report by the Gonski Institute for Education at UNSW Sydney reveals digital media and technologies are a great distraction in Australian family life.

More than nine out of 10 parents think digital devices negatively distract their own lives, and 83 per cent think their children are also negatively distracted by digital gadgets.

While parents find digital technologies useful in staying connected with their children and keeping them safe, threequarters of parents think it is difficult to control their child’s digital habits. As many as 65 per cent of parents also admit that negotiating the use of digital media and technologies at home causes conflicts with their children.

“Parents think that digital media and technologies have a dual power of offering children both benefits and drawbacks,” says Professor Pasi Sahlberg, deputy director of the Gonski Institute for Education. “Hence, we need smart solutions to address these complex

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

Research from the Gonski Institute for Education reveals parents perceive digital devices as necessary for their kids’ learning but are worried about the distraction and activities they’re missing out on. Are you concerned? How do you negotiate screen time with your children?

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• Half of parents say they would welcome more support from their child’s school to help them and their child to manage digital media and technologies use at home.

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THAT’S LIFE

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IT’S JUST NOT CRICKET

TIME TO GO BACK TO THE MOVIES

Ashley Robinson says the Sunshine Coast Stadium stands to win some big bucks – but only if the federal government plays ball.

Sami Muirhead misses going to the movies and has planned out the rest of the year according to the new releases she plans to go and see.

ecently, I was a late invite to a media launch of sorts about plans for an upgrade of the stadium that has been driven by local legends Roy Thompson and Rod Forrester, who have stumped a bucketload of money towards it on the proviso that local, state and federal government shoulder a fair lump of the costs. So the council and the state government have pledged their bit, but it now all hinges on the federal government.

Now the reason for media scrum was because if the feds don’t kick the tin, the whole deal is off. Roy and Rod get to either keep their cash or give it to another cause, which probably is most likely knowing how generous they are.

Talk about opportunity lost.

I was attending as a Falcons member and Billy Moore as an ex NRL legend, businessman and community member.

What I didn’t know when I got there after a short intro from council about what they are trying to achieve, that it was the Billy and Tugboat show. Thankfully Billy went first and covered why we need it – footy of all codes, major touring shows, jobs and the

list goes on.

I had nothing left to do but remind everyone that as a safe conservative seat we get bugger all from the big end of town, but it has to change. I am sure the State LNP never thought they would lose Caloundra, but history was made when they lost it at the last election and that could happen here if we finally decide we have had enough of being taken for granted.

Hopefully the Andrew and Ted show get the message and pass it on to the Big House.

My second point is all these ‘No High Rise, No Light Rail’ basically ‘no’ to everything signs around town. Strangely, some of them are hung on the verandas of three-storey beachfront houses. The same folk also bring out the old chestnut about not wanting to be another Gold Coast.

Well I disagree. I don’t want to be Surfers, but I do want some of their infrastructure and sporting facilities. There is the possibility of a little thing called the Olympics that the feds and locals might need to be reminded about and some of this stuff might come in handy?

Let’s hope Andrew and Ted have a fruitful adventure.

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

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rab your popcorn, people, because I would like to talk about movies. I miss going to the cinema. It was something my girlfriends and I would do every few months on a school night; meet for Mexican food and a margarita and go and watch a movie. It always made me smile.

Many of us have not gone to the movies since 2019. Here is a list of releases scheduled to come out in the next eight months, so you can plan your social life around the big screen. If you are anything like me, you find it fun having something wonderful to look forward to in life.

In June, Fast and the Furious 9 will race into the movies and I cannot wait for this next chapter in the saga that has endured for almost two decades and has earned more than $5 billion around the world. Sometimes we just need fast cars and bad storylines to really forget reality.

In July, Space Jam: A New Legacy hits the big screen and it stars Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. The original Space Jam was released 25 years ago and remains my husband’s and son’s favourite movie. So, this new sequel is bound to be

a hit as it combines two very different worlds: professional basketball and Looney Tunes.

Later in the year, we will see Respect be released which is the story of Aretha Franklin played by Jennifer Hudson.

Cannot. Wait. For. This. One. For the kids, there are sequels coming out of Boss Baby and The Addams Family.

How great will it be to see Morticia, Wednesday and Pugsley? I could sit in those reclining movie seats and hear the iconic tune to The Addams Family and leave right there and then a very happy woman.

In September, I am splurging on Gold Class and going to see the new Bond movie for sure. It is called No Time To Die and I am dying to see it. Bond. The best movie franchise ever, possibly only rivalled by Star Wars. Add King Richard, House of Gucci and the new Matrix movie to your list. And the big blockbuster release for Boxing Day is Sing 2. Even if you are not a kid, Sing is a masterpiece to enjoy as it is full of extraordinary animation and talented singers. So perhaps it is time to support our local movies again, eat choc-tops and see our friends.

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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Are you suffering from the effects of peripheral neuropathy? If so, you are not alone. The pain, numbness, tingling, and balance problems can be debilitating.

Treating peripheral neuropathy can be difficult, but it can be treated successfully, without drugs and surgery.

You’re about to discover a true breakthrough in treating peripheral neuropathy that may help you gain your life back. Acupuncture is part of the traditional Chinese medicine arsenal and can achieve amazing results.

Essentially, acupuncture works by tapping into the peripheral nervous system to guide the body’s blood to where it is needed. With the blood comes oxygen and nutrients, all of which your cells need to recover and function correctly.

Through the process of questioning, palpitation and observation, we can differentiate the underlying cause of your symptoms, then formulate a care plan.

In peripheral neuropathy, your body has forgotten about its peripheries and is concentrating its attention on your internal organs. Using very fine, sterile and single-use-pins, your registered acupuncturist will select points on your arms and legs to guide the body to heal itself and to wake up the peripheral nerves, and in doing so, with time, relieving your symptoms.

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Self Funded retirees protest the high cost of hearing aids Sunshine Coast April 2021 The high cost of good quality digital hearing aids has been a significant barrier to Self Funded Retirees obtaining help for their communication problems. One local clinic has decided to take the issue head on. Senior Clinician Lisa Burley says “It became apparent to us that it was becoming almost impossible for people to get the help they needed and it was effecting their day to day lifestyle.”

If you have been quoted thousands of dollars for hearing aids you need to get a second opinion.

Ms Burley says “ We have the only Locally Owned and Operated fulltime Hearing Clinic in Golden Digital Hearing Beach to specifically help Self Funded Retirees get high quality hearing aids at sensible prices”. As Aids from the clinic is independently owned it has access to all major brands of hearing aids and the pricing is quite often thousands of dollars cheaper than what is being quoted elsewhere.

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Senior Clinician ,Mark Paton stated, “We feel its time for a fair deal for the self funded folk, our local status also allows us to provide trials of new technology, we want our patients to get great results without it costing g a fortune.”

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HEALTH & WELLBEING

HOW MUCH NOISE IS TOO MUCH?

THINK OF YOUR HEALTH AND GET CHECKED BreastScreen Queensland’s free service is returning to the Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital until May 14, and local women are encouraged to put their health first and book a breast screen.

Queensland women can’t afford to skip breast screens, as one in every seven women will be diagnosed with breast cancer by the age of 85.

Medical director of BreastScreen Queensland Sunshine Coast Dr Alison Roper says it’s important for women to find time for themselves.

“A 30-minute breast screen every two years could literally save a woman’s life and ensure they are there for their family in the future,” Dr Roper says.

“What screening does is bring forward the time at which breast cancer can be diagnosed, so that the cancer can be found when it’s small, confined to the breast and hasn’t spread to the lymph nodes,” she says The BreastScreen Queensland Service is free, female, fast and friendly.

Women aged 50 to 74 are strongly encouraged to have regular screens however the service is free to women aged 40 and over.

Call 13 20 50 or visit the website to make an appointment for the mobile service in Maleny or any of the permanent screening sites on the Coast. Referrals are not required.

Sound is measured in decibels (dB). To give you an idea, normal breathing is about 10 dB, a whisper or a breeze in the trees is about 20 dB, and conversations at home are roughly 50 dB. A clothes dryer can register roughly 70 dB, and a lawnmower is around 90 dB. Very loud sounds include fireworks (150 dB) or shotgun blast (170 dB).

How do you know if it is too much? It all depends on three things: How loud is the sound? How far away is it? And how long were you exposed? A close-range gun blast may be brief, but the intensity and proximity are enough to cause immediate hearing damage. Likewise, while a hairdryer isn’t as loud as a gun, if you’re operating one for hours every workday at a hair salon, you can start to experience hearing loss.

If the after-effects of being noise exposed include your speech sounds muffled or full and ringing in the ears, then you’ve probably done some damage to your hearing. Any pain in the ears is also a big red flag. There is not much you can do at this point except give your ears a rest, lay off the headphones for a few days.

It’s about this time you should

schedule a hearing test and get some advice from a hearing specialist. Oh, and don’t forget your hearing protection.

Mark Paton is a senior hearing rehabilitation specialist at Hear4Good, a local and independent hearing clinic in Golden Beach, phone 54770144.

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WELLNESS EXPERTS SKIN CARE

NEUROSURGERY

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Phototherapy a great option for skin

Cutting-edge surgery technology

How to build a healthy metabolism

Phototherapy is a great option to consider for sun damage and to combat age changes.

Phototherapy uses nonthermal, non-invasive light to achieve a range of therapeutic outcomes. Modern advances have introduced light-emitting diodes (LED), which has led to clinical application for a variety of medical and cosmetic uses.

Phototherapy enhances and accelerates wound healing, decreases scar formation in surgical wounds, has demonstrated clinical benefit in the treatment of psoriasis and is an effective treatment in acne and rosacea.

It is also a highly effective method to improve the cosmetic appearance of mild to severe sun-damaged, oily, blemished, and aged skin on all areas of the body.

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) combines phototherapy with a photosensitizer agent to be an effective treatment for actinic keratosis, precancerous skin damage, and superficial skin cancers (both basal cell and squamous cell variants).

DermaSurg uses MediLUX LED phototherapy technology. This incorporates five different treatment wavelengths (blue, green, yellow, red and infrared) for a wide range of treatment objectives.

The modern operating theatre looks very different compared with other areas of the hospital or GP surgeries that patients often visit. Powerful microscopes, computer navigation and robots have replaced the old, clunky pieces of equipment that were previously used to perform operations to make surgery more streamlined than ever.

Neurosurgeons have always been at the forefront of adopting new, safer technologies to allow operations to be performed in the most delicate areas of the brain and spine.

Luckily, most patients will never need the services of a specialist neurosurgeon as most cases of pins and needles, sciatica and the feeling of ‘electric shocks’ in the arm or leg settle with time and following the advice of your GP. For those unlucky enough to have ongoing pain issues, treatment can be undertaken locally at the modern Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital using cutting-edge techniques to get you going and enjoying life again. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks and before proceeding, you should seek the advice of your doctor.

A weight lose journey requires a reduction in calories and an increase in the output of energy to achieve the desired result.

Achieving your goal is one thing but keeping it off is another – and this would have to be one of the biggest challenges those of us who work in the health and fitness industry have.

Many people, chasing fast results, diet too hard, do too much cardio and eat too few calories trying to achieve weight loss fast. However, they finish the diet only to consume all the foods (and calories) they deprived themselves of, and two weeks later have put on all the weight they previously lost plus more! Sound familiar?

The key to successful weight loss is that when the dieting phase is complete, the job is not done. Part of maintaining a healthy metabolism is to slowly add calories back into your diet weekly. If you finish your diet challenge on 1400 calories (for a female), increase it to 1600 calories the following week and then add 100 calories to your diet weekly after that.

Metabolism follows calories so by slowly increasing calories, it will increase your metabolic capacity in a healthy way while allowing you to better manage your weight.

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CONSTRUCTION CHANGES FORCED ON BUILDERS Timber shortages combined with increased demand for new builds and renovations are changing the building industry. WORDS: Tracey Johnstone.

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ouse builders who are already under pressure to deliver on the raft of new homes under contract due to the first homebuyer grant schemes now have their backs against the wall for another complex reason.

Ross Norman, CSR Construction Systems’ regional general manager QLD, says the schemes provided a great boost to the residential building industry but several builders who eagerly signed contracts have found they can’t meet the handover deadlines.

A shortage in timber is causing a lot of the problems. The bushfires have affected supply and so too has the cessation of Australian timber supplies from Canada due to the high tax tariff.

“Framing companies have pre-bought and wrapped up their allocations,” Mr Norman explains. “They traditionally were able to get out 25 or 30 frames a month or a week, but they have had to forward order three to six months and they now are allocating probably one third of those framing allocations because of such a shortage in timber.”

Steel prices have also risen.

Ross Norman from CSR Construction Systems

With fixed-price contracts in place and build costs now up by between 20 and 40 per cent, some builders are finding they have to go back to the consumer with revised options as their pricing does not stack up.

“Consumers are getting concerned and some are choosing to cancel their contract,” Mr Norman says. “A lot of builders are happy to give back deposits because they can’t meet their obligations.”

These builders are looking for alternative framing solutions and facade options such as autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC), which CSR markets as Hebel.

“Hebel is getting substituted in for a lot of facade work over bricks as there is a shortage of bricklayers and their prices are going up,” Mr Norman says.

The builders can self-perform the use of AAC, which can eliminate the need for

a facade specialist. “I think that is extremely smart,” he adds.

Mr Norman believes that AAC is going to be an ongoing choice by builders.

“I really think they are going to have to otherwise we are going to see so many really good builders not around and that is a shame,” he says. “The bigger ones will get bigger, and the smaller ones could fade away.

“I think that is a big blight on the industry if we lose good builders and don’t support them.”

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AUCTION

Alexandra Headland, 6/15 Edward Street

Golden Opportunity In The Golden Triangle A true beach lifestyle is all a part of living in this location with beautiful beaches just an easy stroll down the street, this perfectly positioned, unique modern townhouse, offers an idyllic coastal lifestyle amidst gorgeous surrounds. Located in the prestigious Golden Triangle.

OPEN HOME: Saturday 8th May 11-11.30am & Wednesday 12th May 4-4.30pm VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au AUCTION: On site Saturday 15th May 11am

• Spacious and comfortable beach home • Gourmet kitchen with stone bench tops and plenty of storage • Master bedroom with walk in robe and ensuite • Bedrooms 2 & 3 both are generous in size with built-in robes

• Private courtyard with outdoor entertaining area • Double lock up garage with internal access • Sparkling in ground pool in complex • Minutes from the golden soft sand of Alexandra Headland beaches

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Alexandra Headland, 26/146 Alexandra Parade

Spectacular Oceanfront Apartment With Coastline Views

OPEN HOME: By Appointment

Apartments of this calibre are tightly held for good reason. Situated on the perfect mid-level with jaw dropping ocean views out to Point Cartwright. Located in a position where you can take advantage of the exquisite lifestyle the Sunshine Coast has to offer.

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• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 car space • Spacious open plan living • Designed to capture the spectacular ocean outlook • Northern balcony, perfect for entertaining

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Coolum Beach, 96 Yandina Coolum Road

Coolum Beach Hideaway

OPEN HOME: Saturday 8th May 11-11.30am

This private sanctuary provides great flexibility in its clever design with plenty of entertaining areas. With high raked ceilings and open plan design, light and space are abundant throughout the downstairs living area, flowing seamlessly to the entertaining area and pool.

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Inground swimming pool Covered alfresco entertaining area Access for boat and caravan Over-height triple lock-up garage

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Mooloolaba, 21/32 River Esplanade

Perfect Mooloolaba Beach Investment!

OPEN HOME: Saturday 8th May 11-11.30am

Nothing beats the lifestyle of waking up to the sound of the waves crashing against the shore and the smell of The Old Bean Mooloolaba, freshly brewing your morning coffee. Experience this lifestyle now! Located in the ‘Nautilus Resort’ located just a stone’s throw from Mooloolaba Beach.

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• Offering an attractive return on investment with high occupancy • Located just 50 metres from the famous Mooloolaba Beach • 2 king-sized bedrooms, 1 two-way bathroom • Recently renovated kitchen with top of the range appliances

• Amazing resort-style facilities, resort-style swimming pool, gym and bbq area • Air conditioned, open plan living and dining areas all flowing out to balcony • Surrounded by fantastic shopping, restaurants, cafés and entertainment • Motivated owner says sell!

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Just Steps Away From Mooloolaba Beach!

Apartment 42, on the fourth floor of the ever-popular Nautilus Resort dominates a fantastic position. Located in the Northern corner at the beach end of the resort on the Burnett Street side, one below the rooftop apartments.

This lovely light-filled apartment consists of two spacious bedrooms, one large bathroom and an open plan kitchen, dining and living space. There is a separate laundry, good storage, and one designated car space in the secure basement area. The generous North facing balcony is accessed from the living room and master bedroom and provides ocean views.

OPEN HOME: Saturday 8th May 11-11.30am VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au PRICE: Expressions of Interest AGENT: Grant Whisker 0415 856 575

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Coolum Beach, 11/1750 David Low Way

World Class Location And Views Without The Expensive Price Nothing beats the lifestyle of waking up to the sound of the waves crashing against the shore, you can experience this lifestyle now! Located in ‘Beach Retreat’ 11/1750 David Low Way, positioned right on the front of famous Coolum Beach and new world class cafés and restaurants. Air conditioned, open plan living and dining areas all flowing out onto the stunning outdoor entertaining area with fantastic ocean views. This property is the ideal opportunity for investors looking to take advantage of the stunning beach lifestyle this location provides.

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AUCTION

60 Cedarton Drive, Cedarton

4 Bed 2 Bath 4 Car

LARGE HOME ON 40 ACRES WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS This excellent lifestyle grazing property is suitable for either cattle or horses and offers a rural blank canvas for those who would like to develop further. The large 4 bedroom plus study home is presented in exceptional condition.

• 40 acres or 16.3 ha of lush pastures • Has a creek, bore and established cattle yards • 4 large bedrooms, 3 have air-conditioning • 2 living areas – lounge and spacious open plan living • Fabulous views over the property towards Glasshouse Mountains and Mount nt Mee

EXCELLENT LOCATION PACKED WITH POTENTIAL SIPPY DOWNS 8 Beaver Place

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• Spacious open plan kitchen, dining & living area

On site Saturday, May 15 at 11am

• Second formal living room

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• Main bathroom includes separate bath & shower

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• Covered alfresco area perfect for relaxing or entertaining • Large fenced backyard with lots of room for the family to enjoy • Double lock-up garage and room for side access for boat/caravan

ABSOLUTE WATERFRONT POSITION WORLD CLASS VIEWS OVER PUMICESTONE PASSAGE TO BRIBIE ISLAND • • • • • •

704m2

AUCTION Saturday, May 15 at 5pm On Site

• Ceiling fans and security screens throughout

Greg Young 0488 238 988 greg@youngpropertygroup.com.au

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180 degree over water views to Bulcock Beach, Pumicestone Passage and beyond Open plan living with picture windows, stunning sunsets from the balcony Functional layout including updated kitchen with stone benches, breakfast bar Fish from the private jetty, well maintained complex with swimming pool Perfect permanent home, weekender or income generating holiday let Walk to shops, cafes, patrolled beaches, easy access to the Bruce Highway

Brenden Southey 0417 633 035 Bevan Horsnell 0412 512 257

6/42 Maloja Avenue, Caloundra 3

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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.

Salis has been designed with an uncompromising vision to capitalise on the awe-inspiring natural beauty of the location. Immersed in an abundance of landscaped grounds, Salis is designed to take advantage of a spectacular outlook over the Pumicestone Passage toward the Coral Sea, and blends modern apartment living and urban convenience with the laid-back charm and raw natural beauty of a bygone, nostalgic era.

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

1690 David Low Way, Coolum Beach

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SENSATIONAL OCEAN VIEWS ONTO FIRST BAY COOLUM • Situated right opposite secluded First Bay and just footsteps to surf!

• Original beach house with deck for entertaining • Potential to create a 3 storey, 12m high home to maximise views • Separate laneway access to front of property • 5 min boardwalk access down to Coolum Surf Club and shops

10/1746 David Low Way, Coolum Beach

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COASTLINE VIEWS – COOLUM BEACH PENTHOUSE View Saturday & Sunday 11-11.30am

View Saturday & Sunday 1-1.30pm

• Sensational ocean views to the horizon north to Noosa • Top floor desirable NE cnr location - best spot in Coolum!

Auction On site Saturday 22 May @ 1pm

• Inviting open plan with views from all living areas

Kerry Glover 0408 714 270 kerry@northshorerealty.com.au

• Just 5min stroll to surf, cafés, shops & restaurants

Auction On site Saturday 15 May @ 1pm

• Small boutique complex of 10 units with lift, pool & bbq pavilion

Kerry Glover 0408 714 270 kerry@northshorerealty.com.au

• Holiday destination or for everyday living - you will fall in love with the views!

RESIDENTIAL | RURAL | COMMERCIAL

6 Bowers Court, Woombye Situated high within the tightly held Plantation Rise estate offering beautiful mountain views to the Blackall Ranges and set amongst lush established gardens, 6 Bowers Court is truly a wonderful family home with nothing to do but simply move in and enjoy the privacy and serenity of this lovely sought after area. The home has been thoughtfully designed to maximise the views and an amazing outdoor lifestyle with 2 separate outdoor sitting or entertainment areas, 2 separate internal living areas, and 4 spacious bedrooms with built in robes with the master of course entailing a walk-in robe with ensuite and its own private balcony with views to the ranges! Whether you’re a large or small family, elderly or young, this lovely home offers all house hunters a marvellous lifestyle and an easy home to walk straight into and enjoy.

OFFERS OVER $850,000

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this week’s auctions

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

Saturday 10am

Saturday 11am

Saturday 12pm

Open from 9:30am 3/162-164 Mooloolaba Road, Buderim Brodie Rodgers 0406 501 684

Open from 10:30am 6/24 Picnic Point Esplanade, Maroochydore Reuben Park 0413 371 696

Open from 11:30am 17 Cadagi Court, Kuluin Rowan Woodbine 0497 076 418

Open from 9:30am 8/146 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland Pam Thomas 0438 272 096

Saturday 2pm

Sold prior to auction

Open from 1:30pm 88 Glenview Road, Palmview Adam Budd 0411 808 595

56 Albany Street, Sippy Downs Dallas Foster 0426 817 163

Open from 9:30am 19 Bangalow Street, Minyama Will Van Den Dungen 0438 130 188 James Goldsworthy 0400 635 141

Saturday 12pm

Thursday 13th at 5pm

Thursday 13th at 5pm

Open from 11:30am 28 Mooloolah Drive, Minyama Will Van Den Dungen 0438 130 188 James Goldsworthy 0400 635 141

Private Online Aucঞon 309/14 Aerodrome Road, Maroochydore Greg Clarke 0418 239 067

Sold prior to auction 12 Bracken Place, Currimundi Jusঞn Wijaya 0479 135 990

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

Dicky Beach

8/146 Alexandra Parade

1 bed 1 bath 1 car

Thurs 6th 4-4:30pm

207/98 Alexandra Parade

2 bed 2 bath 1 car

Fri 7th 12-12:30pm

222/102 Alexandra Parade

1 bed 1 bath 1 car

Fri 7th 1-1:30pm

8/146 Alexandra Parade

1 bed 1 bath 1 car

Sat 9:30-10am

447 & 448/180 Alexandra Parade 3 bed 3 bath 2 car

Sat 12-12:30pm

207/98 Alexandra Parade

Sat 2-2:30pm

2 bed 2 bath 1 car

207/98 Alexandra Parade

2 bed 2 bath 1 car

Wed 12th 4-4:30pm

222/102 Alexandra Parade

1 bed 1 bath 1 car

Thurs 13th 4-4:30pm

447 & 448/180 Alexandra Parade 3 bed 3 bath 2 car

Thurs 13th 5-5:30pm

1 bed 1 bath 1 car

5 bed 3 bath 3 car

5 bed 3 bath 8 car

17 Dicky Beach Close

4 bed 3 bath 2 car

Sat 11-11:30am

Sat 1-1:30pm

6 bed 4 bath 5 car

Sat 11:30am-12pm

6 Sawreys Road

6 bed 4 bath 5 car

Sat 1:30-2pm

Sat 9:30-10am

5 bed 2 bath

Sat 1:30-2pm

6 Magpie Street

3 bed 1 bath 2 car

Thurs 6th 5:30-6pm

6 Magpie Street

3 bed 1 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am

4 Mclean Place

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am

4 Mclean Place

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Wed 12th 5-5:30pm

4 bed 1 bath 3 car

Sat 1:30-2pm

59 Peঞgrain

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am

174 Old Bowling Green Road

6 bed 3 bath 5 car

Sat 11-11:30am

5 bed 4 bath 2 car

Sat 11-11:30am

3 bed 2 bath 7 car

Sat 11-11:30am

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 3-3:30pm

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

Gympie

6 Kathleen Drive

4 bed 2 bath 3 car

Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

34 Figtree Road

958 Yandina Bli Bli Road

5 bed 2 bath 2 car

Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

22 Constellaঞon Way

4 bed 2 bath 6 car

Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

Sat 1-1:30pm

Hunchy 24 Christensens Road

4 bed 3 bath 4 car

Sat 12:30-1pm

Palmview

Kawana Island 3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 1:45-2:15pm

2/62 Albert Street

3 bed 1.5 bath 2 car

Natascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 9-9:30am

18/50 King Street

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Natascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970

24/79 Edmund Street

2 bed 1 bath 1 car

Carola Drexel 0417 608 466

Sat 12-12:30pm

25 Orme Road

5 bed 3 bath 3 car

Sat 3-4pm

2-6 Greenwood Close

6 bed 3 bath 8 car

Wed 12th 5-5:30pm

6 bed 3 bath 4 car

Sat 11:30am-12pm

82-84 Dales Road

Parrearra 59 Marawa Drive

Maroochydore

Chevallum

88 Glenview Road

Palmwoods

Kings Beach

58 Woodlands Crescent

6 bed 3 bath 8 car

Mountain Creek

Nambour 5 bed 2.5 bath 3 car

29 Bonaire Court

2-6 Greenwood Close

Mooloolah Valley

5 bed 2 bath

11 Crane Court

Sat 11-11:45am

Sat 2-2:30pm

36 Adori Drive

Sat 12-12:30pm

Sat 10-10:30am

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

36 Adori Drive

4 bed 1 bath 1 car

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

81 Amarina Avenue

Sat 2:30-3pm

2 Roy Street

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 2-2:30pm

2 bed 1 bath 2 car

Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619

65 Lindsay Road

Sat 12-12:30pm

3 bed 3 bath 2 car

4 Benzara Lane

Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

5/21-23 King Street

3 bed 1 bath 2 car

50 Palm Drive

Sat 11-11:45am

4 bed 1 bath 2 car

Buderim

7/23-25 Marjorie Street

Sat 11:30am-12pm

7 bed 3 bath 14 car

Sat 1-1:30pm

Sat 11-11:30am

5 bed 3 bath 3 car

Fri 7th 4-4:30pm

Sat 11-11:30am

Buddina

3 bed 3 bath 2 car

10A & 10B Kurrajong Close

3 bed 1 bath 1 car

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619

Sat 11-11:30am

50 Palm Drive

Sat 11-11:30am

35 Ramsey Crescent

4 bed 2 bath 4 car

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

5 bed 3 bath 3 car

Fri 7th 3-3:30pm

Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

32 Jacana Avenue

Sat 10-10:30am

7/39-45 First Avenue

247 Old Gympie Road

4 bed 1 bath 1 car

Fri 7th 5-5:30pm

Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

2 Roy Street

Sat 10-10:30am

Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619

Sat 10-10:30am

81 Amarina Avenue

Sat 10-10:30am

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

5 bed 3 bath 3 car

3 bed 1 bath 1 car

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am

79 Amarina Avenue

2 bed 1 bath 2 car

184 Westminster Avenue

10 Butcherbird Crescent

Sat 9-9:30am

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

14A & 14B Grove Boulevard

35 Ramsey Crescent

33 East View Court

3 bed 1 bath 2 car

10 Madison Close

4 Benzara Lane

184 Westminster Avenue

Sat 10-10:30am

23 Coorumbong Close

Golden Beach

536 Bli Bli Road

2 bed 2 bath 1 car

Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

6 Sawreys Road

13 Casey Street

U317/5 Bermagui

3 bed 1 bath 2 car

Forest Glen

Bli Bli 1-5 Benne Road

Fri 7th 11-11:30am

330 Dulong Road

Beerwah 1/5 & 2/5 Karumba Place

4 bed 3 bath 2 car

Dulong

Ba ery Hill 3060/36 Browning Boulevard

Mooloolaba

17 Dicky Beach Close

41 Flinders Lane

3 bed 3 bath 3 car

Sat 11-11:30am

114/150 Duporth Avenue

3 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 1-1:30pm

Tanawha 427 Wilson Road

114/150 Duporth Avenue

3 bed 2 bath 1 car

Wed 12th 5-5:30pm

Woombye

222/102 Alexandra Parade

1 bed 1 bath 1 car

Thurs 13th 4-4:30pm

23 Egret Avenue

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 17 Dicky Beach Close, Dicky Beach This wonderfully private and impeccably appointed contemporary two-level masterpiece was architecturally designed and carefully constructed to showcase the very best of inspired modern design. To be sold at auction.

• Chef’s kitchen featuring a large walk-in pantry and ocean views • Massive 40m2* deck which flows from the main living areas • Solar hot water system and 5 kW solar panels • Stroll to surf club and patrolled beach, close to shops, cafés and restaurants

4 Aucঞon In Rooms, The Events Centre, Caloundra Thursday, May 20 at 11am View Friday & Saturday 11-11:30am

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‘The Glen’, 6 Sawreys Road, Forest Glen • • • • • •

2.8 beautiful flat acres overlooking its own lake Fully self-contained 2 bedroom second dwelling Large resort-style pool 60sqm professional gym Multiple carports & sheds Close proximity to the Buderim Village, the private school precinct, highway & the Sunshine Coast University

Aucঞon On site Saturday, May 15 at 10am View Saturday 11:30am-12pm & 1:30-2pm

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Auction 5

2-6 Greenwood Close, Buderim Sophisticated designer home in the exclusive educational precinct of Buderim that has just been refreshed with the highest degree of finish.

Set on one level this residence is effectively two homes in one allowing for dual living options with the bonus of a huge flat backyard, pool and a gigantic shed for the hobbyist, car enthusiast or even to generate an income with a separate entry off Stringybark Road allowing for a letting opportunity.

Aucঞon On site Saturday, May 15 at 12pm View Saturday 12-12:30pm & Wednesday 12th 5-5:30pm

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Auction

Auction this weekend 8/146 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland • • • • • •

Large 1 bed apartment with ocean views Fully furnished, air con, ceiling fans Huge bathroom with spa Two balconies, bright and airy Fantastic on-site management Secure car parking

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447 & 448/180 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland 3 • • • • • •

Across from Alex Surf Club & beach Two-bedroom apartment & studio apt Beautifully decorated, freshly painted High quality kitchen, stone benchtop Private balconies with ocean views Great on-site facilities and management

Aucঞon On site Saturday, May 15 at 2pm

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View Saturday 12-12:30pm

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PROPERTY

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his home enjoys a perfect north-easterly aspect and spectacular views. The home is of the highest calibre construction offering outstanding spaces both internally and externally. Water views present from every angle and the high ceilings bestow an ambience of elegance and quality.

The fully temperature-controlled wine cellar houses 3000 bottles of wine. This luxurious home is designed to take full advantage of the expansive river views, while maintaining privacy and coastal comfort. A truly stunning property you must see to believe.

Auction 24 Christensens Road, Hunchy • • • • • •

Hidden 2+ acre paradise Tranquil & private setting Large 3 bed home + self-contained flat NE facing bedrooms & living areas Great for entertaining friends & family Established gardens, dam & i.g. pool

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33 CARWOOLA CRESCENT, MOOLOOLABA 4 bed, 4 bath, 5 car Auction on site Saturday, June 5 at 3pm Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222 Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188

Auction this weekend

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88 Glenview Road, Palmview • • • • • •

Modern, private family home Spacious, light-filled interior Landscaped gardens, water tanks Garden shed + additional large shed Easy-to-manage, just under an acre A few minutes to local shops and schools

Aucঞon On site Saturday, May 8 at 2pm

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View Saturday from 1:30pm

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AUCTION “ARCHITECTURAL MASTERPIECE”– MOOLOOLABA’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS ADDRESS 33 Carwoola Crescent, Mooloolaba Rarely does an opportunity arise to own such tightly held real estate. Here is your opportunity to own this beautiful home. 33 Carwoola Crescent is situated on a large 860m2 lot with a massive 27mtr frontage and perfect northeasterly aspect with some of the most spectacular views over the Mooloolaba Harbour and the skyline across Mooloolah River to Point Cartwright. The property is 10 years young and was architecturally designed and built by the popular and highly respected Warren Coe. For more information, please contact Loren or Richard before it’s too late.

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First class location 4 bedrooms plus 2 home offices Spectacular 3000 bottle wine cellar Underground car parking Architectural design and quality build Jetty, pontoon and boat shed 504m2 under roof Home theatre

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AUCTION INVESTOR’S DELIGHT IN MAGNIFICENT MOOLOOLABA 2

3/59 Neerim Drive, Mooloolaba Superbly located in the heart of Mooloolaba, this original apartment is an investor’s delight! Perfectly positioned on a well-regarded street, enjoy all the aspects of living in one of Australia’s best beachside suburbs. High ceilings feature throughout creating an abundance of space. With low Body Corp fees and a small complex of 4 apartments, don’t miss your opportunity to make this apartment your ‘Next’ home!

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Renovator’s delight Small complex Low Body Corp fees Walk to Mooloolaba beach Quiet residential street

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38 Hillsborough Circuit, Mountain Creek Set over 2 levels, the floor plan has been carefully considered to create zones of comfortable living. Featuring a modern kitchen with walk-in-pantry, stone bench tops and stainless-steel appliances. The open plan layout includes a large dining space, living room and a vaulted ceiling entrance area, with spacious 2.7m high ceilings throughout.

Completing the downstairs is 2 good-sized bedrooms, plus a second living area.

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AUCTION BEACHFRONT TROPICAL PARADISE – SELLING NOW! 161 Oceanic Drive, Warana Offered to the market for the first time in 20 years, this stunning beachside home is an opportunity not to be missed. Stroll through the walkway straight to the beach! Set over 2 levels, this home offers ample space for the whole family. Overlook the stunning gardens and pool from the kitchen, dining and living areas. The master retreat features its own private balcony and spacious ensuite. Filled with character and charm, this beachside family home is ready to move in.

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Is negative gearing doomed?

I'm here to say that negative gearing is doomed, and Positive cash flow is King.

It's a controversial call, but let me break it down for you.

The average negative gearing scenario happens something like this: Mr & Mrs Smith are making good money. They see their tax bill every year and it's a shock.. they're paying a lot. They really really dislike paying tax.

They head off to a seminar or speak to an advisor. They learn that some of the tax they are paying could be refunded back to their bank account.

We Don’t Like House & Land Packages

The so-called Property Gurus spruik about how the value of a house and land package could double over 7 years and the market will grow by 5% a year.What a load of garbage. Nobody has a crystal ball.

Mike Knights 0409 018 778 Property Strategist Horizon Property Alliance

No way, this is old school and negative and in my opinion a big SPRUIK You totally dislike paying too much tax, so you get persuaded into buying a house and land package with just a 5% yield.

Perhaps you'll get a rebate and pay down the debt, or draw some equity from the capital growth and pay down your personal home loan.

They might even promise you a free car in the deal.

These fancy wealth plans get promoted and promises get made by the smooth-talking and potentially unqualified advisors. Most of these socalled advisors wear several caps and work under different ABN numbers and licenses that allow them to work in the unregulated new property market.

Evading compliance issues, some even promote themselves under a governing regulated membership.

There is a massive conflict of interest, be aware and ensure you do your homework before doing any business or investing with a company like this. Seek out independent experts and ask each advisor to show and prove their wealth and what they are currently working on for themselves.

We’ve put together some great tips at https://hpa.im/r/ask.

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Don't Do It! Most buyers who get caught buying in these type of properties fail.

You need to have above-average discipline with your money to really get all the benefits from negative gearing. You also have keep working hard to pay off the debt.

If unforeseen circumstances take you down and you stop earning an income, the banks still want their money. Their only job is to ensure the loan gets paid back. They'll take the house back and the home you live in if you can't find the money or fail to pay back the debt.

This is why investing in a positive cash flow investment property in the right location will beat a negative geared property every day.

Positive cash flow is king, in any market, boom or bust cycles, having positive cash flow investment properties is the safest way to invest.

You can sleep at night knowing if you are out of work, your property will still pay the way and stand alone. Choose your strategy wisely We are here to help, go for a positive cash flow investment property.

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3/162-164 MOOLOOLABA ROAD, BUDERIM Auction on site Saturday May 8 @ 10am Ray White Buderim 5445 6088 Brodie Rodgers 0406 501 684 6/24 PICNIC POINT ESPLANADE, MAROOCHYDORE Auction on site Saturday May 8 @ 11am Ray White Maroochydore 5443 2000 Reuban Park 0413 371 696 17 CADAGI COURT, KULUIN Auction on site Saturday May 8 @ 12pm Ray White Maroochydore 5443 2000 Rowan Woodbine 0497 076 418

MARKET TRACKER Properties recently sold on the Coast: 3 SEA HAWK DRIVE, BIRTINYA $775,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Adams & Jones, Karen Jones

19 BANGALOW STREET, MINYAMA Auction on site Saturday May 8 @ 10am Ray White Kawana 5354 6012 Will Van Den Dungen 0438 130 188 James Goldsworthy 0400 635 141 8/146 ALEXANDRA PARADE, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND Auction on site Saturday May 8 @ 10am Ray White Maroochydore 5443 2000 Pam Thomas 0438 272 096

36 GLEN KYLE DRIVE, BUDERIM SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $680,000 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Prime Property, Brendan Southey & Bevan Horsnell

8 CASEY STREET, BLI BLI $645,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White Bli Bli, Ed Hackenberg

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10/4-6 ARWEN STREET, MAROOCHYDORE SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $350,500 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Ray White Mooloolaba 5444 3455 Glen Ferguson 0458 785 882 36 META STREET, MOOLOOLABA SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,850,000 5 bed, 4 bath, 2 car Ray White Mooloolaba 5444 3455 Greg Clarke 0418 239 067 51 JESSICA BOULEVARD, MINYAMA SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,875,000 4 bed, 2 bath, 4 car Ray White Mooloolaba 5444 3455 Brent Higgins 0414 775 133

91 OKINJA ROAD, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND Auction on site Saturday May 8 @ 1pm HOME Sunshine Coast Kate Jewry 0404 817 916 Jay Sherwell 0434 552 025

4 POPLAR PLACE, MOOLOOLABA SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION $1,020,000 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Carmel La Macchia 0400 300 545

88 GLENVIEW ROAD, PALMVIEW Auction on site Saturday May 8 @ 2pm Ray White Kawana 5354 6012 Adam Budd 0411 808 595

6 BOTANY COURT, MARCOOLA Passed in / 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car North Shore Realty 5448 7444 Keith Blanchard 0419 676 037

52 UNDARA AVENUE, BUDDINA $910,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Next Property Group, Courtney McGuirk 43 GLENYS STREET, BURNSIDE $430,500 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Carolans First National, Andy Sharma 16 KALBARRI CRESCENT, PEREGIAN SPRINGS $775,000 / 4 bed, 3 bath, 3 car Adams & Jones Property, Karen Jones

3 Sea Hawk Drive, Birtinya 1 CASTLE GREEN COURT, BLI BLI $582,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 4 car Ray White Bli Bli, Natasha Hackenberg

19 COUNTRY COOLUM DRIVE, YANDINA CREEK $895,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 10 car Ray White Bli Bli, Tony Bennett

88 WILLIS ROAD, BLI BLI $760,000 / 4 bed, 3 bath, 5 car Ray White Bli Bli, Natasha Hackenberg 413/13 NICKLIN WAY, MINYAMA $699,000 / 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Adams & Jones Property, Karen Jones

4 PETRIE CREEK ROAD, NAMBOUR $520,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Next Property Group, Carmel La Macchia

4 ARIES COURT, BLI BLI $770,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White Bli Bli, Natasha Hackenberg 6/77 BRADMAN AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE $500,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Next Property Group, Renita Vermeulen & Loren Wimhurst 2 SPRINGVIEW STREET, BLI BLI $730,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White Bli Bli, Ed Hackenberg

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7 TYNDALE CLOSE, BLI BLI $500,000 / 6 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White Bli Bli, Natasha Hackenberg 15 TAREEL STREET, WURTULLA $760,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Next Property Group, Stephen McMillan

28 JACANA AVENUE, BLI BLI $640,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 3 car Ray White Bli Bli, Natasha Hackenberg

28 MOOLOOLAH DRIVE, MINYAMA Auction on site Saturday May 8 @ 12pm Ray White Kawana 5354 6012 Will Van Den Dungen 0438 130 188 James Goldsworthy 0400 635 141

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The competition was a gruelling 10.5 hours on the beach competing across all disciplines of surf life saving.

The SLSA Champion Patrol Competition aims to demonstrate how lifesavers work as a team in performing the skills associated with surf rescue patrol work. It is the ultimate team event in surf life saving.

The event consists of a theory paper, physical events (surf-teams, board-tube-rescue relay), a team resuscitation, patient assessment and a life-saving scenario. Then in a nail-biting finale, the U17 team came home with the gold.

The U17 Mooloolaba Champion Patrol consisted of Rylee Jones, 15, Hayden Notley, 16, Connor Dick, 16 and Kiera Bascombe, 15 and was coached by Corey Linton and Shane Linton as team manager. This tight-knit group of junior lifesavers worked tirelessly for six months, training two to three times a week, as well as studying at home, to

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This is an unbelievable result for these young adults, and Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club is incredibly proud that these are the lifesavers of the future. – MSLSC

LIGHTNING BUILDING TO SEASON START Sunshine Coast Lightning has continued to draw on the life lessons of 2020 this pre-season, with flexibility proving to be an ongoing asset.

Queensland’s recent string of COVID cases led to Lightning’s two Kalgoorlie trial games against West Coast Fever to be cancelled, but head coach Kylee Byrne refuses to dwell for too long.

Despite the change in plans, the buzz of excitement around the club is stronger than ever.

“We were really disappointed not to get to play Fever in Kalgoorlie,” says Ms Byrne.

“That was an important part of our pre-season, particularly having the South Africans and Cara back from the Diamonds – it was going to be a great hit out with the team of 10.

“Given those lost opportunities, we just hit the training court hard and prepared for the Firebirds next Tuesday night.”

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“We will put everything out there and it will be a really good gauge of where we are at,” she says. “[Firebirds] have played some really good games in their pre-season.

“We played them in early February, so that recap will help illustrate how much we’ve moved (and they’ve moved) since then and what we need to keep on building for Round 1.”

The club will go head-to-head with Collingwood Magpies in the league season opener on Saturday May 1 next week.

Lightning will endeavour to become the only team to make five consecutive finals campaigns in the Suncorp Super Netball competition this season.

While recent external speculation pegs Lightning to be one of the teams that could drop out of finals contention, Byrne is happy to adopt the ‘underdog’ status.

“I love being the underdog – it happens every single year,” she says.

“I really love to see it, it means that we can be a bit unpredictable and take teams that people aren’t expecting.

“In saying that, I know the other teams have the

Kylee Byrne utmost respect for us, they are doing their homework just as we are doing our homework.

“Public perception is very different to being on court and what we put out there.” – Sunshine Coast Lightning My Weekly Preview | May 6, 2021 69

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10.05 The Real Manhunter. (M)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 LEGO Masters. (PG) 8.50 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.50 Nine News Late.

10.20 Australian Crime Stories: Attack On Police HQ. (M) 11.20 Shallow Grave: Lost In The Wild. (M)

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7.30 MasterChef Australia. Amateur cooks try to impress the judges.

9.10 FBI: Most Wanted. A young man accidentally shoots a cop.

10.10 FBI. (M) The son of a blogger is kidnapped.

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6.30pm SBS World News.

7.30 Pandemic 2020. (M) Part 1 of 3.

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8.00 Australian Story.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 Greta Thunberg: A Year To Change The World. (PG)

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Big Brother. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

9.00 9-1-1. (M) The 118 deals with parents and their kids.

10.00 S.W.A.T. (M) 11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

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7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 LEGO Masters.

8.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (M) Gina gets an unexpected visitor.

9.50 100% Footy. (M) 10.50 Nine News Late.

11.20 The Arrangement. (M)

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6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. Amateur cooks try to impress the judges.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) Hosted by Tom Gleisner.

9.40 To Be Advised.

11.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

6pm Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 News.

7.35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PG) 8.30 Secret Scotland: Orkney. (PG) Part 5 of 5.

9.25 24 Hours In Emergency: The Show Must Go On. (M) 10.20 SBS News.

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7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Budget 2021: The Treasurer’s Speech.

8.00 Budget 2021: ABC News Special.

9.00 Budget 2021: Reaction And Analysis.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Big Brother. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

9.15 The Good Doctor. (M) Shaun struggles with his role as Lea’s partner.

10.15 The Latest: Seven News.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 LEGO Masters.

8.50 MOVIE Central Intelligence.

(2016) (M) Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart. An accountant and a CIA agent work a top-secret case.

11.00 Nine News Late.

11.30 Emergence. (M)

6pm WIN News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia.

9.00 How To Stay Married. (M) Sophie’s sense of duty is tested.

9.30 NCIS. (M) Jimmy is torn between family and work.

10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles.

11.30 WIN News.

6pm Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline.

10.00 The Feed.

10.30 SBS News.

WEDNESDAY

7pm ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

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

9.00 You Can’t Ask That: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. (M) 9.30 QI. (PG) 10.00 The Set.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Big Brother. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

9.00 How To Look Good Naked. (M) Presented by Gok Wan. 10.00 Reckoning. (MA15+) 11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PG) 8.30 Doctor Doctor. (M) Hugh and Penny lock horns.

9.30 New Amsterdam. (M) 10.30 Nine News Late.

11.00 The Enemy Within. (M) 11.50 The First 48. (M)

6pm WIN News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia.

8.30 The Battle For Britney. Explores the Britney Spears’ conservatorship.

9.30 Bull. (M) Chuck brings in his first case.

10.30 The Project.

11.30 WIN News.

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

7.35 Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain: Edwardians. (PG) 8.30 See What You Made Me Do. (M) Part 2 of 3.

9.30 Miniseries: Deadwater Fell. (M) Part 4 of 4.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

6pm The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Budget 2021: Opposition Reply.

8.00 7.30. Presented by Leigh Sales.

8.30 Q+A. Hosted by Hamish Macdonald.

9.35 To Be Advised.

10.35 ABC Late News.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 8.30 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back. (M) Gordon Ramsay helps struggling restaurants.

9.30 The Clown And The Candyman. (MA15+) Part 4 of 4.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. (PG) 9.10 Emergency. (M) Miriam treats a mum-to-be.

10.10 To Be Advised.

11.10 Nine News Late.

11.40 The Equalizer. (M)

6pm WIN News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. Amateur cooks try to impress the judges.

8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (M) Benson walks into a hostage situation.

10.40 This Is Us. 11.40 WIN’s All Australian News.

6pm Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 News.

7.35 World’s Greatest Bridges.

8.30 Trust Me, I’m A Doctor. (PG) Michael Mosley runs an experiment.

9.25 The Handmaid’s Tale. (MA15+) 10.20 SBS News.

TUESDAY

ABC TV (CH2)

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TV GUIDE

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7MATE (CH63) 9GO! (CH53)

9GEM (CH52)

BOLD (CH81)

PEACH (CH82)

7pm Grace’s Amazing Machines. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.35 To Be Advised. 11.05 Doctor Who. (PG) 11.50 Art Works.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

(PG) 7.30 Border Patrol. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Selling Houses Australia.

10.30 Property Ladder.

6pm American Pickers.

7.00 Friday Night Countdown. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 8. Richmond v Geelong. 10.30 AFL Post-Game. 11.00 Armchair Experts.

7.30pm MOVIE Shrek 2. (2004) (PG) Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy.

9.30 MOVIE Forgetting Sarah Marshall. (2008) (MA15+) Jason Segel, Kristen Bell. 11.45 Love Island. (MA15+)

5.30pm The Secret Life Of The Zoo. (PG) 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Blue Planet II. (PG) 8.40 MOVIE Jack Reacher.

(2012) (M) 11.10 MOVIE The Nice Guys.

(2016) (MA15+)

6pm JAG. (PG) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 10.30 MOVIE Term Life. (2016) (M) Vince Vaughn, Hailee Steinfeld, Bill Paxton.

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

(PG) 9.30 The Conners. (PG) 10.30 Charmed. (Md) 11.30 Friends. (PG)

SATURDAY

7pm Children’s Programs. 7.15 Sir Mouse. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 The Set. 8.30 Unprotected Sets. 9.25 Live From The BBC. 10.15 Insert Name Here. 10.45 Staged.

6.30pm The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Charlie Luxton’s Homes By The Sea. (PG)

6.30pm Border Patrol.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 8. Melbourne v Sydney. 10.30 AFL Post-Game. 11.00 Supercars C’ship. The Bend SuperSprint.

H’lights. 12am Heavy Rescue: 401.

7.30pm MOVIE The Huntsman: Winter’s War. (2016) (M) Chris Hemsworth. 9.45 MOVIE The Legend Of Hercules. (2014) (M) Kellan Lutz, Gaia Weiss. 11.40 Police Ten 7. (M)

3.35pm MOVIE The Big Country. (1958) (PG) 7pm Rugby Union. Super Rugby.

9.45 Super Rugby Post-Match. 10.00 MOVIE On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. (1969) (PG)

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

(M) 10.20 To Be Advised. 11.20 Hawaii Five-0. (M)

6pm Columbo. (PG) 7.30 Kojak. (M) 8.25 Spyforce. (M) 9.20 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.45 Friends. (PG) 10.35 MOVIE Analyze That. (2002) (M) Billy Crystal, Robert De Niro, Lisa Kudrow.

SUNDAY

7pm Children’s Programs. 7.15 Sir Mouse. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Compass. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Louis And The Nazis. 9.30 Last Woman On The Planet.

10.30 Catalyst.

6pm Escape To The Country. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 8.30 Air Crash Investigation.

(PG) 11.30 Mighty Cruise Ships.

7.30pm MOVIE Kingsman: The Golden Circle. (2017) (M) Taron Egerton, Colin Firth.

10.25 MOVIE Reign Of Fire. (2002) (M) Christian Bale.

12.30am Carter’s W.A.R. (M)

7.30pm MOVIE Passengers. (2016) (M) Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt. 9.45 MOVIE Species. (1995) (MA15+) Natasha Henstridge, Ben Kingsley, Michael Madsen.

5pm MOVIE The Way West. (1967) (PG) 7.30pm Death In Paradise. (M) 8.40 Chicago P.D. (MA15+) 9.40 Chicago Fire.

(MA15+) 10.40 Chicago Med. 11.35 Murdered By Morning.

6pm JAG. (PG) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 10.20 MOVIE Maximum Conviction.

(2012) (MA15+) Steven Seagal, Steve Austin, Bren Foster.

6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Friends. (PG) 10.00 2 Broke Girls. (M) 11.30 Mom. (M)

MONDAY

7pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef. 9.30 Doctor Who. 10.15 Back In Time For Dinner.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

(PG) 7.30 Doc Martin.

(PG) 8.30 Judge John Deed. (M) 10.30 Autopsy USA. (M) 11.30 Cop Squad. (M)

6pm American Pickers.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Aussie Lobster Men. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Hacksaw Ridge. (2016) (MA15+) 11.20 Australia’s Hardest Prison: Lockdown Oz.

6pm Malcolm. (PG) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 RBT. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE The Sum Of All Fears. (2002) (M) Ben Affleck, Morgan Freeman. 11.00 Paranormal Caught On Camera. (M)

5.30pm The Secret Life Of The Zoo. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Queens Of Mystery.

(M) 8.30 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (PG) 10.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent.

6pm JAG. (PG) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 4. Spanish 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.

(M) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.00 The Conners. (PG)

TUESDAY

7pm Children’s Programs. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Spicks And Specks.

8.30 Staged. 8.50 Back. 9.20 Doctor Who. 10.05 Extras.

10.35 The Games.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

(PG) 7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG) 8.30 Inspector George Gently. (M) 10.30 World’s Most Extreme.

(PG) 11.30 Cop Squad. (M)

6pm American Pickers.

7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 Outback Truckers.

(PG) 9.30 MegaTruckers. (M) 10.30 Supertruckers.

11.30 Jade Fever.

6pm Malcolm. (PG) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE Beverly Hills Cop. (1984) (M) Eddie Murphy. 9.40 MOVIE 48 Hrs. (1982) (MA15+) Eddie Murphy. 11.40 The Nanny. (PG)

5.30pm The Secret Life Of The Zoo. (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.

6pm JAG. (PG) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Blue Bloods. (M) 9.25 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (MA15+) 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) 11.35 The Big Bang Theory. (M)

WEDNESDAY

7pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Art Works. 9.00 Tate Britain’s Great British Walks. 9.45 Doctor Who. 10.45 Restoration Australia.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

(PG) 7.30 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (M) 8.30 A Touch Of Frost.

(M) 10.50 Mighty Rivers. (PG) 11.50 Property Ladder UK. (PG)

6pm American Pickers.

7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Simpsons. 8.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 9.00 Family Guy. (M) 9.30 American Dad! (M) 10.00 American Dad! 10.30 Family Guy.

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

(M) 8.30 MOVIE Hanna. (2011) (M) Saoirse Ronan. 10.40 Stunt Science. (MA15+) 11.40 The Nanny. (PG)

5.30pm The Secret Life Of The Zoo. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.50 Midsomer Murders.

(M) 10.50 Born To Kill?

Class Of Evil.

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) 9.20 2 Broke Girls. (M) 11.35 The Unicorn. (PG)

THURSDAY

DIGITAL CHOICE

7pm Children’s Programs. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.10 Hard Quiz. 9.40 The Weekly. 10.10 Doctor Who. 11.00 That Pacific Sports Show.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

(PG) 7.30 Father Brown. (M) 8.30 Inspector Morse. (M) 10.50 Murdoch Mysteries. (M) 11.50 Andrew Denton’s Interview. (PG)

6pm American Pickers.

(PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars.

(PG) 7.30 Towies. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Transporter 3. (2008) (M) Jason Statham.

10.35 MOVIE The Transporter Refueled.

(2015) (MA15+)

6pm Malcolm. (PG) 7.00 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls. (1995) (PG) 9.20 MOVIE American Pie 2.

(2001) (MA15+) 11.20 Police Ten 7. (M) 11.50 Love Island. (MA15+)

5.30pm The Secret Life Of The Zoo. (PG) 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Robin’s Wish. (M) 9.00 MOVIE Patch Adams.

(1998) (M) Robin Williams. 11.15 Law & Order. (M)

6pm JAG. (PG) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 10.30 MOVIE Universal Soldier: Day Of Reckoning. (2012) (MA15+) Scott Adkins, Dolph Lundgren.

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

(PG) 9.30 Seinfeld.

10.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.00 The Unicorn.

(PG)

(CH22)

SURF REPORT

with MWP’s man in the water

So, Donald Trump was being briefed by his military aides. His general informed him a Brazilian soldier was killed in Iraq yesterday. Trump, slumped his head into his hands in disbelief for a minute then looked up and asked how many make a Brazilian again. LOL. Okay, Margaret River is on and waves are a plenty. John John Florence is the one to watch if it gets big.

Locally, conditions should be fun so find a bank to yourself and enjoy.

FISHING REPORT

with Steve Dingle

0705

FRIDAY

ABC PLUS

Caloundra 12 mile and the bottom end of the Banks has been good for a few pearl perch and sweetlip along with the odd good-sized tusk fish. The bays at Noosa and Mooloolaba, there has been lots of surface action with long tail tuna and mackerel taking metal slugs snapper are starting to show up in better sizes and numbers at the Hards. The Pumistone Passage has been good for a few flathead and plenty of mud crabs in Coochin Creek as we have had big tides due to the supermoon. The Maroochy River has been fishing very well at the moment up towards Chambers Island with some quality jew fish on live baits in the deeper holes. Borumba is still the best for bass and Wurtulla beach for some bream and dart.

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