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The word ‘roadmap’ has taken on a very different meaning in recent times, and I can’t help but wish we could revert back to the previous versions that my family used to journey from north to south Queensland while on holiday during the ’90s. But alas, this is our new normal – navigating through the reality of COVID-19, with government-planned roadmaps outlining our future. As you would have heard or read by now, the Queensland government has presented the way forward towards opening our borders to the rest of the country. General consensus is, “it’s about time”, as families prepare to reunite, and our vital tourism industries get back on track. In this week’s cover story, journalist Gail Forrer speaks with tourism operators about the real need to support and celebrate the local

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he dystopian South Korean horror series Squid Game has become Netflix’s most watched TV series, but it is quickly becoming as controversial as it is popular. The latest controversy to arise around Squid Game, which is rated MA15+, relates to the interest it has sparked amongst young children. This includes warnings from an Australian school that children as young as six are recreating games featured in the dark and gory hit show. A council in Southern England recently sent an email to parents urging them to “be vigilant” after receiving reports “young people are copying games and violence” from the show. In Australia, similar warnings have been issued by educators. In Squid Game, characters compete for a cash prize by participating in challenges that augment classic Korean children’s games, with the “losers” being killed at the end of each round. Further emphasising the show’s twisted take on child’s play, these games are staged in highly stylised arenas, such as an adult scale children’s playground. While the recent warnings urge parents not to let their children watch Squid Game, young children’s awareness of the violent show more likely relates to its pervasive presence on social media, which has

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Parents are concerned about Squid Game’s tentacles reaching their children. WORDS: Jessica Balanzategui, Swinburne University of Technology. extended to viral content on TikTok and YouTube. A number of successful channels on YouTube Kids (designed for viewers under 12) have capitalised on the Squid Game trend. This YouTube content includes ‘How to Draw Squid Game’ character videos, and Squid Game themed gameplay videos from online gaming platform Roblox. This videogame, which is popular with kids, enables users to program games and share them with other users. On both the kids’ and main version of YouTube, videos aimed at children feature people (often children) playing these Squid Game-inspired games in Roblox, with the ‘Red Light, Green Light’ challenge emerging as a particularly popular trend. This challenge is also a trend on TikTok, with people emulating the game in a vast variety of real life settings and in Roblox and Minecraft. The ‘Red Light, Green Light’ scene has become one of Squid Game’s most widely shared moments: the giant animatronic doll that acts as a deadly motion sensor in this game has been heavily meme-ified. This doll often features in video thumbnails for Squid Game-related children’s YouTube content. Most of these kids’ YouTube videos are quite innocuous by themselves. However, they

show how Squid Game has crept into digital content explicitly targeting young children. Given Squid Game’s bright, childish aesthetics and focus on playground games, it is perhaps not surprising that viral online content about the show appeals to children. But the boundaries between adult and child-oriented content online have always been murky. YouTube has been at the centre of a number of controversies regarding inappropriate content aimed at children. TikTok has faced similar controversies related to children’s safety on the app and problematic content being watched by children, such as anti-vaccine videos. Tik Tok allows full access to the app to children aged over 13 but reports show children much younger are using it: alongside YouTube, TikTok is currently facing a US Senate hearing on kids’ safety. After a historic fine of A$227 million was imposed on YouTube by the US Federal Trade Commission in 2019, sweeping changes were introduced to make the distinction between adult and children’s content clearer on the platform. For instance, creators must now inform YouTube if their content is for children and machine-learning is used to identify videos that clearly target young audiences. Despite these changes, YouTube remains a very different beast to broadcast television, and

content popular with children on both the main and children’s version of the platform often differs markedly from kids’ TV. Children’s YouTube content that riffs on Squid Game characters and scenes continues a longstanding trend of ‘mash-up’ content for children on the platform. Like Squid Game content, ‘mash-up’ videos harness trending themes, search terms, and characters – often featuring popular characters in thumbnail imagery and video titles. Adult anxieties about Squid Game’s malign influence on children build on earlier concerns about this ‘mash-up’ content, but also about children’s interaction with the web more generally. The rising global panic about children’s participation in Squid Game challenges echoes the ‘Momo’ phenomenon of 2018 and 2019. In this case, a photo of a sinister figure that became associated with the moniker ‘Momo’ went viral online (the photo was actually of a Japanese sculpture). An international news cycle emerged about ‘Momo’, claiming the creature was appearing in children’s content on YouTube and encouraging kids to participate in deadly games and challenges. As is now occurring in relation to Squid Game, in Australia and beyond official warnings were issued to parents about the ‘Momo Challenge’, advising them to be vigilant. It soon became clear the ‘Momo Challenge’ was most likely a viral hoax. Momo embodied parents’ worst fears about the dangers of children’s internet use. Concerns about Squid Game’s influence on children have a similar tenor: these fears may not be a response to actual dangers, but a manifestation of our discomfort with how easily adult-oriented media can seep into online content aimed at young children. The unruly tentacles of Squid Game’s inter-generational appeal show how streaming media challenges existing conceptions of ‘child-appropriate’ content. This story originally appeared on theconversation.com.

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While Samhain is a Wiccan occasion, the similar-sounding samhainophobia is the persistent and abnormal fear of Halloween. The problem can stem from the dislike of being scared and surprised, or might be based on related triggers such as ghosts or vampires, blood, tombstones, darkness or lightning.

If you are over the age of 13 in Bellville, Missouri, you cannot ask for Halloween lollies. In this town, by law children over the age of 13 can no longer go out to trick or treat during Halloween. This law enforces the idea that this activity is done by children only. Furthermore, the state of Missouri also has a curfew for trick or treaters, so they can collect candy only until 8pm or 9pm.

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Let the good times roll With the Queensland government announcing a roadmap to reopening our borders, local tourism operators are breathing a sigh of relief, after the worst two years many of them have ever experienced in business. WORDS: Gail Forrer.

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ationally and internationally, much of the community sentiment is clear: “It’s time.” And, with Queensland’s COVID roadmap to opening our borders revealed last week, the public is now preparing to transition into what will be our new normal. The transition plan was announced on Monday, October 18 with Queensland Premier Annastacia Palszczuk sharing the planned timeline – all contingent on vaccination rates hitting set target dates. Ms Palaszcuk’s plan aims to open up Queensland’s borders to fully vaccinated people from interstate COVID-19 hotspots before Christmas. But first, we must reach the first step – 70 per cent of Queenslanders must be fully vaccinated by November 19. By that date, people in hotspots will be able to travel to Queensland by air if they are fully vaccinated and have tested negative for COVID in the past 72 hours. They will need to home quarantine for 14 days. More freedoms for travellers into Queensland will come into effect when the state’s population is 80 per cent fully vaccinated, expected to happen by December 17. That includes allowing fully vaccinated people to come by road, and travellers being able to avoid any quarantine. “The faster we are vaccinated, the faster these deadlines will be

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achieved,” the premier said. “It means that some of these dates may come forward if we get the vaccination rates up. “So, if we reach 70 per cent sooner than November 19, we will ease the restrictions sooner.” She says the roadmap dates should create a “sense of urgency” around people getting the jab. Tourism Sunshine Coast CEO Matt Stoeckel has welcomed the timing of the announcement and says it has finally given us clarity on how the Sunshine Coast’s tourism industry can move ahead. “Some hotels have up to 70 per cent of their inventory booked by interstate visitors over the Christmas period, but until the announcement, there was no certainty that these guests could get to the Sunshine Coast to take up their bookings,” he says. “So, there is a lot of relief and both customers and our industry can plan for the Christmas period. “With the roadmap in place, industry will be gearing up for the busy Christmas period and looking for strong holiday season bookings to recoup the losses from the past 18 months. “The announcement will instil much-needed confidence in the region’s tourism sector and let us all focus on doing what we do best, and that is delivering a world-class experience to our visitors.”

What accommodation owners/operators say: The owner/director of Caloundra Holiday Centre, Tracey Harris, is breathing a sigh of relief after the announcement. Although all of the holiday rental accommodation options she promotes via her business are fully booked for the upcoming festive season, it’s the certainty of future bookings that she is craving. She believes the announcement has given hope for her desired outcome. “At last, there is light at the end of the tunnel,” Ms Harris says. Fortunately, she is pleased to say support from the drive market has seen her beds filled to capacity. “We have been booked for the Christmas/New Year period since February. About 90 per cent of these bookings come from the drive market and about 10 per cent are southerners.” Within an hour of the Premier’s announcement, Ms Harris says her phones were ringing hot with booking requests, particularly those from southerners who were looking towards coming up next winter. Landmark Resort Mooloolaba general manager Brett Thompson hails the government’s roadmap out of COVID as a “step in the right direction”. While he says there are still some bookings available for the Christmas/New Year period, he reports the majority of

Tracey Harris bookings have also come from the drive market. He notes that it is families who have made earlier bookings. “The family accommodation is filled, but there are gaps in the one-bedroom and studio bookings,” he says. At this point, he says December and January are 30 per cent down on this time last year. After the announcement, he predicts an ‘avalanche’ of bookings coming from interstate. “They (the southerners) are desperate to get out and enjoy a Queensland holiday.” In the past, many of these potential holidaymakers have been affected by lockdown, making bookings only to find their bookings having to be cancelled. “We have lost $2.5 million worth of myweeklypreview.com.au

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“Now people book today for tomorrow and that makes it hard to plan…” Mark Cameron

bookings in the last 18 months – and then there’s the administration cost with cancellations,” he says. However, he is pleased to say he can still describe tourism bookings are ‘buoyant’. “September and October were

good, in particular October proved to be unexpectedly good.” In the Coolum area, owner/director of The Point Coolum and President of Coolum Business and Tourism association, Mark Cameron says the roadmap gives clarity around opening up. Mr Cameron explains how lockdown disrupted the regular rhythm of accommodation bookings: “We would usually have a booking window of 30 days or more ahead. “Now people book today for tomorrow and that makes it hard to plan ahead with staffing.” He says it is irrelevant whether or not he agrees with the way the government has mapped the way out of border restrictions and feels the present plan is “leaving plenty of wriggle room – it’s not complete yet”. Nevertheless, similar to other operators, he is pleased the industry now has something to work with. “I’m just pleased there is a defined plan on the ground and we can make decisions around that.”

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Twenty-one Sunshine Coast tourism operators have been announced as nominees in the 2021 Queensland Tourism Awards, recognising their outstanding performance in the most challenging of conditions. Among the nominees are NightQuarter/Malt Shovel Taphouse, the Original Eumundi Markets, Mary Valley Rattler, Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World, Coast to Hinterland Tours, Tasty Tours and The Ginger Factory. Visit Sunshine Coast CEO, Matt Stoeckel, says the diversity of the operators highlights the depth of the region’s tourism quality. “Many showcase our

incredible marine life, while others celebrate the richness of the hinterland experience and our nature-based attractions. It is also pleasing to see that food-based tourism businesses… are competing for awards. The region’s outstanding produce and restaurants are a major drawcard for attracting discerning travellers. It’s been a tough year, so to be nominated for one of these awards means they have gone over and above to provide the best possible service and experience.” Winners will be announced on November 12.

Gail Forrer, writer In January 2020, we were told the coronavirus had reached our shores. The news changed the world as we know it. Since then, we have experienced lockdowns and meltdowns, we have seen protestors storm city streets to express their outrage at government restrictions. We have become used to wearing face masks and taking a COVID test for anything that resembles a sore throat or runny nose. Certainly, COVID affected some people more than others. As Queenslanders, we have been fortunate in our low infection numbers and in comparison, minimal lockdowns. But we have not been spared everything and on a personal level, just about everyone has their own travel story of woe. The ones where an unexpected COVID lockdown grounded you, interfered with your plans, cut you short and left you stranded. COVID messes with your head and your plans.

On an industry level, the uncertainty has wreaked havoc. Although Sunshine Coast tourism has been protected via the drive market and various long-term booking from interstate sporting groups, it has still suffered. Accommodation operators together with associated businesses including entertainment and hospitality enterprises have borne enormous financial burdens. So, on October 18, when the Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles flagged potential changes to restrictions to entry into Queensland, albeit, dependant upon vaccination rates and their timing – there was a collective sigh of relief. After a scorching year of cancellations, there are no celebrations, just a quietly cautious self-protective tone of hesitancy in the operators’ responses. “Never”, says Ms Tracey Harris, “have I experienced anything like this in the 35 years I have owned Caloundra Holiday Centre. “I went through the GFC and many other things – but nothing like this.” It will probably be some time until the Sunshine Coast Airport website can dismiss its advice to monitor the airline website for any updates to travel to and from the airport. But Landmark general manager has it right when he says: “It’s a start.” Fingers crossed, this is the third and final chapter in the dark story of COVID.

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According to data published by the Department of Education, Skills and Employment, the demand for skilled welfare support workers is projected to grow by 17.7 per cent nation-wide over the next five years, likely fuelled by the completion of the Queensland NDIS rollout in late 2020. The Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay are leading the charge in producing a pipeline of skilled workers, with TAFE Queensland’s East Coast region reporting an incredible 163 per cent increase in CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) enrolments during the 2020/21 financial year. Nambour resident Deborah Kirk, 50, is among the growing number of residents who have chosen to develop their skills in disability support. A devoted mother-of-three, Mrs Kirk has spent the last 25 years as a fulltime carer for her eldest child, who has autism and is intellectually impaired. Mrs Kirk said she has tried studying before over the years, but had to withdraw to focus on her family. But when her husband was diagnosed with endstage heart failure and chronic kidney disease, Mrs Kirk knew she needed a long term plan.

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“Eventually my husband will pass away and my son will become independent and able to live well enough on his own with support – that is our goal. But what about me?” Mrs Kirk said. “That’s why I chose to further my study, so I can use my skills now to help my family, as well as be employable in something that I’m very knowledgeable about.” With this goal in mind, Mrs Kirk decided to enrol in a CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) at TAFE Queensland’s Mooloolaba campus in 2019, before completing a CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability online in June 2021. While she is not yet working in industry due to the risks COVID poses to her and potential clients (she has a medical condition that means she is unable to be vaccinated or wear a mask), Mrs Kirk said the knowledge and skills she has gained throughout her studies have already been of great benefit to her family. “I have just helped my son renegotiate his NDIS plan based on the information that I know, and for my husband, we just got an aged care package approved based on what I now know. And that’s

the important part for me – to ensure that those who I took the courses for in the first place are reaping the benefits of my knowledge.” Mrs Kirk is now looking to study a CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health, in order to complement her skills. “Coming from my own personal experience, but also going into an industry where COVID is really hitting those with disability hard, I just feel that people with disabilities and their families are more vulnerable,” she said. “Carers – and those who go into the role of carer – have already got their heart in the right place, but I think sometimes they need a little bit of support. We do it because we love that person and we want to help that person, but we need support too.” The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reports as many as one in six Australians have a disability; but despite how common disabilities are, Mrs Kirk said we are still lacking when it comes to inclusion, understanding and accessibility. “These are people who want to be able to participate and contribute in our society, and I

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Exhibition Sunshine Coast photographer Keith Hamlyn examines the unknown space people go to when they enter the sea. His exhibition I Sea U opened at Caloundra Regional Gallery on October 15 and runs to December 5. It presents a visual narrative of private moments in the ocean. Images: Cooper Brady Photography

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KOALAS GET THE JAB Hundreds of koalas are set to receive a lifesaving jab in the fight against chlamydia. The University of the Sunshine Coast is leading a phase-three rollout of a koala chlamydia vaccine that will be trialled in about 400 koalas. USC professor of microbiology, Peter Timms, says the vaccine can play a significant role in the long-term survival of koalas, especially in southeast Queensland, where chlamydia affects 50 per cent or more of the koala population. “The vaccine has now passed phase one and phase two testing that has established that it is completely safe and produces a good immune response and a good level of protection,” he says.

Former Australian Defence Force personnel on the Sunshine Coast will have the opportunity to come together with their mates for a free visit to one of the Coast’s most loved tourist attractions. In a collaboration between Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Young Veterans’ Peter Kennedy, Robert Wallace and Australia Zoo, former ADF personnel can use Irwin and Andrew Wallace, MP the day to give feedback direct to the Federal Minister for Veterans Affairs, Andrew Gee. Mr Wallace says the 2021 Sunshine Coast Veterans Day will be a great opportunity for mates to reconnect. Entry free for veterans, plus one guest each, on November 18. Contact 5493 5556.

COAST BUSINESSES VYING FOR AWARDS This year’s 131 finalist for the Sunshine Coast Business Awards will come together on November 13 for a gala event to celebrate their success in business. “Business for everyone has been tough for the past two years and we are very keen to celebrate, especially given last year’s awards had to be cancelled due to COVID-19,” Sunshine Coast Business Awards chair Jennifer Swaine says. “All of this year’s finalists have not only survived but thrived and so it’s great to take a moment and reflect on their success and celebrate. There is a lot of work for businesspeople to get to this stage of the awards and this year’s entries were of a very high calibre.” For more information on the awards visit sunshinecoastbusinessawards.com.au.

LOOKING FOR A JOB? Come along to a Sunshine Coast Jobs Fair! 3 Talk face-to-face with employers looking to hire on the Sunshine Coast. 3 Hear from employers about what they are looking for in an employee. 3 Bring your resume and have it reviewed by a professional.

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RETAIL AWARD Maroochydore Homemaker Centre has been recognised at the 2021 Queensland Retail Property Awards, taking home Excellence in Centre Management and runner up in Queensland Retail Property of the Year. The awards acknowledge the best in retail properties and precincts across the state and reward excellence in relation to design, marketing, centre management and innovation. Judges were impressed by the centre’s immaculate presentation from the gardens to the mall furniture. Centre manager Sharon White accepted the award and credited Harvey Norman and real estate group CBRE.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) and the National Australian Bank (NAB) have teamed up to support the wellbeing of Rural Fire Service volunteers. Fire and Emergency Services Minister Mark Ryan says the partnership will deliver two new programs, worth more than $300,000, including the RFS Volunteer Wellbeing Project. “This partnership will support the wellbeing of RFS volunteers with practical personal resilience tools and other supports,” he says. “The RFS Volunteer Wellbeing Project will provide online mindfulness and resilience tools to volunteers that will increase the likelihood of early intervention and encourage help-seeking initiatives. This is an important program to support the health and safety of our RFS volunteers, which in turn will benefit Queensland communities.”

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Meet & mingle with prominent CEO’s and other exceptional leaders and changemakers on the Sunshine Coast.

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Mooloolaba – Friday 5 November 2021 TAFE Mooloolaba Campus, 34 Lady Musgrave Drive, Mountain Creek QLD

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PROFILE SHOWTIME Fiona O’Loughlin is performing as part of the Sunshine Coast Comedy Festival, which brings artists together for four days across various venues including The Events Centre, NightQuarter and Venue 114. The festival kicks off on Thursday, November 11. Fiona O’Loughlin will feature at The Events Centre, Caloundra on Sunday, November 14 at 6pm. Tickets are $53.40, or $48.40 concession. For tickets visit sunshinecoastcomedyfestival.com.

Funny girl’s tales Comedian Fiona O’Loughlin is optimistic about the third chapter of her life, having recently been given an ADHD diagnosis and continuing to remain sober. WORDS: Gail Forrer.

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o, I don’t think so!” In her 21st year of performing, comedian Fiona O’Loughlin will not be retiring. Instead, she has forged ahead with a whole new thread of material. This time around, at 58-yearsold, Ms O’Loughlin says she is preparing for a fabulous third chapter of life, and much of this optimism is due to her recent diagnosis of attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Is this a case of oversharing? The success of her latest performance

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suggests not. Similar to the decades of positive responses the mother of five has received from the shows where she bares her soul and challenges, including her fight with alcohol addiction, the audience is connecting with the fresh insights and truths that cross-stitch together this comedy of errors. Ms O’Loughlin’s personal life is a

“I see that alcoholism doesn’t make up the full picture of my life – it’s about 20 per cent”

well-documented rollercoaster. She has experienced the best of times and the worst of times. The thing is, she is able to make herself vulnerable, laugh at herself and have the audience laugh along with her. Let’s face it – Australians are known for their self-deprecating humour, and they love someone who can give them a sterling performance on how to do it. Ms O’Loughlin’s latest stage show, Truths From An Unreliable Witness is adapted from her book by the same name. Reviews have noted that the book contains bolder content than ever before. However, the comedian qualifies this by saying, “It’s funnier than ever, there is a lot less handwringing. There are some really

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PROFILE beautiful, joyous moments.” Born in Adelaide to an AustralianIrish family, Ms O’Loughlin married her now former husband, dentist Chris O’Loughlin, in 1985 and together they had five children. It was during the 1990s, while living in Alice Springs, she began writing a column for the Centralian Advocate and emceeing cabaret shows at the Araluen Arts Centre. By 1994, she was doing a weekly radio segment on the ABC. On the outside her career was glittering, but then in 2009 she collapsed on stage at a Brisbane show and her battle with alcohol addiction was brought into the spotlight. “I’ve now been sober since December 17, 2019,” she tells My Weekly Preview. Despite the ups and downs, her creativity and audience appeal has seen her become a favourite Australian personality. She is a regular at the Melbourne International Comedy festival and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She has also appeared on television shows such as Spicks and Specks, Rove Live, Good News Week, All-Star Family Feud, Studio 10, The Project and others. In 2014, she was the subject of Australian Story, where she spoke about her struggle with alcohol, and in 2018, she showed off her survival skills,

competing in and winning the reality television show I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. Ms O’Loughlin received her ADHD diagnosis by accident. She has regular neuro examinations due to some frontal lobe damage from having suffered blackouts from drinking. “But thankfully, nothing that affects my comedy,” she says. “It has given me a glimpse of my mind.” She says she has learnt a lot about herself and best of all, now forgives herself for her failings. “I look at myself and think, ‘you poor thing, no wonder you drank’. “I see that alcoholism doesn’t make up the full picture of my life – it’s about 20 per cent of the picture.” Ms O’Loughlin believes that the universe hands you a bill for your life and this diagnosis has allowed her to come to terms with hers. The ADHD medication has also meant she is now more fully able to sustain her focus. As a result, she was able to sit down for five hours and compose the material for her new stage show. Of course, it would have been wonderful to have been give an earlier diagnosis, but the ever-optimistic comedian is delighted to know now and reckons this knowledge will only add to an even better third chapter of her life.

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A risk worth taking Writer and local business owner Julie Holland has drawn inspiration from her own life changes to create her engaging novel That Summer in Nautilus Cove. WORDS: Gail Forrer.

hat do you pack to pursue your dream, and what do you leave behind? That’s the big question behind Noosa author Julie Holland’s new book. This narrative, familiar to many of us, asks whether we are ready to take the leap and risk losing the comfort of the familiar, to find out if the grass really is greener on the other side. At a certain age, after a lifetime of building family, friends and lifestyle, to take up this challenge there can be a great deal of things to farewell, for instance

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ageing parents, adult children, emotional ties and life-long physical locations. When it comes down to it, Ms Holland says to think about this: “Well, what would happen if you didn’t do it?” The answers are plentiful and, of course, it all depends on the person and circumstances. However, if you don’t take the risk, one of the scenarios is living the rest of your life with a brain full of simmering ideas that have never been brought to life. On the other hand, if you take the plunge and transform those ideas into reality, well, rather like Ms Holland, you could have the foundation for a colourful book.

Ms Holland is a 65-year-old business owner, wife and mother of three sons. She says her own life has definitely provided some of the storyline in her recently released book, That Summer in Nautilus Cove. But it is not an autobiography, instead her natural curiosity about people is conjured up, developed and woven into the narrative of her novel. “Yes, my own story of moving to Noosa after the children left home and taking the risk of buying a retail business has helped to shape the story,” she admits. “Greg [my partner] and I had never been in retail.” Twelve years ago, complete with a little trepidation and a big desire for adventure, Ms Holland said yes to her dreams. And sporting plenty of gusto and ambition, moved from Victoria to Noosa. She started a creative retail business in Hastings Street, while socially she set about finding new friends and networks. Although she left much behind to make way for the new, she brought along her life-long creative writing habit. Earlier in her life she published two children’s books and more recently a book of verse. The move served to further harness her passion for creative writing and giving her the storyline for a novel. Ms Holland acknowledges the research tool she uses to add colour and vibrancy to her characters requires spending a good deal of time people-watching. “I often sit in cafes with

my laptop and write descriptions about the people I see passing by,” she says. From these jottings and her own life, the author has created the protagonist of her book, a lady named Marnie Fawkner. Marnie is fed up with the demands of adult children, job hunting and property priorities. If she could live her dream, she would snap her fingers and change everything. It turns out she doesn’t have to snap her fingers. Instead, an opportunity arises when her sister Libby proposes that she house sit in the beachside paradise of Nautilus Cove, in Queensland. In a ‘why not’ moment, Marnie accepts the request and from there the fun, the risks, the fraught moments of delight emerge as other opportunities challenge her to take the road less travelled and pursue her own dreams. Ms Holland says in some ways, you could describe her contemporary style of fiction as a voyage of self-discovery. It’s about the value of risk-taking and opening up to your full potential – no matter what your age.

You can purchase a copy of the book at Hearts and Minds Art in Noosa Heads, Annie’s Books on Peregian, Village Bookshop in Noosa Heads and at getbook.at/NautilusCove. It retails for $24.95.

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BUSINESS & FINANCE

Mark Davidson, Ord Minnett Buderim.

WHAT THE ENERGY CRISIS MEANS FOR AUSTRALIA Global energy prices – coal, gas, oil and uranium – have jumped on a confluence of factors. Energy prices are expected to stay elevated for the rest of this calendar year, but in our view, the demand and supply side responses that will follow should eventually ease the pressures. The implications for Australia are so far minimal given the global energy crisis is not being replicated here. The reasons for the recent acceleration in a range of energy commodities vary between regions, but largely it comes down to a confluence of demand- and supply-side factors: • Lockdowns lifting – With vaccination rates rising, there has been

a more material easing of pandemic restrictions. In recent months, for example, the US, the UK and Europe have all eased travel restrictions significantly. This has seen mobility levels increase and, with it, the demand for fuel. • Seasonal conditions – Also contributing to high demand is the scramble to secure heating fuel supplies ahead of the northern hemisphere winter. • Fuel switching – As prices of thermal coal and LNG have risen, demand has shifted to cheaper alternatives such as oil. • Supply ‘outages’ – OPEC+ last year cut oil production in response to the pandemic and only around half of that has since returned. In August, Hurricane Ida caused significant damage to US offshore oil infrastructure, leaving production offline for longer than normal. Supply from alternative sources, primarily renewables, have also disappointed – droughts have caused weak hydro generation in Brazil, and wind power was reduced in Germany and the UK. • Decarbonisation policies – Exacerbating the shortages are policies to lower carbon emissions. A shift to renewable fuels has left the system more

exposed to intermittent power sources and the risk of price spikes. Government mandates to switch from coal to gas power have also increased gas demand. Meanwhile, less investment in coal mining and production, and a ban on imports of Australian coal, have intensified the problem for China – the world’s largest consumer of the commodity. Australia is not currently experiencing an energy shortage like our overseas counterparts. Prices are higher globally, but at the moment there is no supply crunch domestically. That said, some businesses are more leveraged to

changes in global prices (especially oil and coal). Higher global energy prices are an obvious positive for the exporters of coal (for example, Whitehaven Coal and South32), oil (for example, Santos and Oil Search), and gas (for example Santos and Origin Energy). Higher prices are negatives for oil users companies like Qantas and mining companies. Mark Davidson is an authorised representative (no 427049) of Ord Minnett Ltd, AFS licence 237121. This article contains general financial advice only and does not consider your personal circumstances; you should determine its suitability to you. Before acquiring a financial product you should consider the relevant product disclosure statement. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL PROMOTION

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Drum roll, and the Sunshine Coast community champions are... Whose name trips off your tongue when you hear that? A friend, a colleague or loved one? Perhaps you?

f someone you know deserves to be recognised for outstanding contributions or achievements, nominate them for a Sunshine Coast Australia Day Award. Just fill out a short online form, add 300 words highlighting their achievements or contributions, and upload any documents to help the judges know they’re the one. There are several categories:

Community Group or Organisation Award This person will have shown significant contribution towards developing a more socially cohesive community in the region. They may display achievement in a range of areas from multicultural engagement and volunteering to skills development or innovation and knowledge sharing.

Young Citizen, Senior Citizen and Citizen of the Year Age is all that separates these categories. You’ll know these individuals as inspirational role models who display continued excellence in their fields and in the community. If you know a local person who has demonstrated personal, academic or professional achievements, made a great contribution to a certain field or has shown leadership, innovation or creativity, then nominate them today.

Environment and Sustainability Award You can nominate an individual, group or partnership who has achieved outstanding local environment and sustainability outcomes. They’ll have achievement in climate action, environmental protection and enhancement, culture and landscape, youth engagement, resource recovery and waste management or water conservation and quality.

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● Creative Award This award is for those who have made a

significant contribution to the artistic and creative life of the region. You’ll be looking for an individual, group or organisation who is growing local participation in the arts or building the capacity of local artists, providing arts programming and opportunities or increasing awareness of the value of the arts. Sport and Recreation Award This individual or group will have made a significant contribution towards the sporting or recreational achievements of the region. They’ll be a positive role model in sport and recreation pursuits, innovative and inclusive programs or coaching of others or they’ll encourage membership and participation or contribute to the running of sport or recreation activities. Nominations close 6 December. For further information and to nominate, head to Council’s website. ●

Don’t miss the new exhibitions at Caloundra Regional Gallery, open until 5 December. I Sea U is a stunning black and white portrait series by photographer Keith Hamlyn, which captures his subjects’ connection to the ocean, while Hiromi Tango – Healing Garden is a blooming garden of paper and textile flowers, buds, leaves and vines. Why not stop by and contribute a flower? The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am. Visit gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for more information.

GREEN LIGHT TO PROGRESS PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPTIONS TO NEXT STAGE A report into public transport improvement options to better connect our community between Maroochydore City Centre and Sunshine Coast University Hospital at Birtinya and, eventually, Caloundra will progress to the state and federal governments for further investigation. This followed Council’s approval at a Special Meeting on 20 October of the Sunshine Coast Mass Transit Options Analysis Report, which had been informed by extensive community feedback. For further details and to stay up-to-date about the project, visit Council’s website.

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SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL PROMOTION

DID YOU KNOW 412,768 square metres of rehabilitation road works have been delivered by Council’s Civil Asset Management team between July 2020 and June 2021! The $19.6 million works resealed and rehabilitated 53 kilometres of roads. From these works: • 100% of waste material generated during resurfacing works was recycled and reused; • 6,500 tonnes of asphalt laid was made from waste products including recycled tyres and glass, equivalent to 4680 repurposed tyres; • 140,000 litres of bitumen was poured; • 379,746 tonnes of raw material was saved by using on-site material during road rehabilitation.

FACT Adventure Sunshine Coast has more than 200 trails to explore across the region, including: • over 35 dedicated roadside bicycle lanes and shared pedestrian pathways; • 120+ walks of varying skill levels and distance, including multi-day hikes; • 60+ dynamic mountain bike trails; • more than 20 tracks for horse-riders, including designated trails away from mountain bikers;

COAST BIOSPHERE NOMINATION WITHIN REACH Sunshine Coast Council’s nomination for the region to become a UNESCO Biosphere is now with UNESCO for consideration. A biosphere is a special place where responsible development and people living sustainably sits alongside active conservation. A biosphere is a natural fit for the Sunshine Coast, as its values encompass those of the community, and Council’s vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region – healthy, smart, creative. UNESCO’s assessment outcome is anticipated in June 2022.

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• 20+ waterways to explore from the comfort of your canoe, sea or flat-water kayak.

WHAT IS CREATIVE SPACES? Creative Spaces is a Sunshine Coast Council initiative to support artists and creative practitioners by developing and promoting new creative spaces for artists. As part of this program, Council supports more than 15 artist residencies across the Creative Spaces network. Through the Space Travel Program artists are also offered mentoring as part of their residencies. This is designed to help artists connect with a peer to build their networks and explore future pathways. Follow and subscribe to Arts Coast on Council’s website for more opportunities.

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Footfall, a professional dance development program, has just kicked off with eight emerging dancers from SEQ participating. Facilitated by Courtney Scheu, the program takes an in-depth look into contemporary dance and includes a host of prominent mentors from the area. Footfall is part of DANCE HERE NOW, a three-year dance development initiative led by Council to build the region’s dance sector by creating more opportunities to experience dance across the region. Visit sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and search ‘DANCE HERE NOW’ for more information.

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FROM THE MAYOR Inclusion, participation and opportunity. Those three values are the heart and soul of the award-winning Migrant Work Ready program that recognised its fourth cohort of graduates this week. This year’s program provided 23 graduates with practical tips from professionals, community organisations and business owners on how to prepare for the local job market. It’s just one of the ways that Council welcomes migrants who choose to call this region home. Council strongly believes in providing access to opportunities for all members of our community – which is a central tenet of our Sunshine Coast Community Strategy. Around one in every five people in our community is born overseas, representing 156 countries, 45 faiths and 96 languages. Diversity is strong and growing in our region, which is terrific to see. Visit the Multicultural Welcome Hub on Council’s website for more details. Mark Jamieson Mayor Sunshine Coast Council

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news Michael Henning and Kim McDermott at the Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre op shop

OP SHOP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre’s op shop is in desperate need of more volunteers to help keep the funds flowing. WORDS: Caitlin Zerafa.

shortage of volunteers at a local community centre is making it increasingly difficult to meet the demands of residents who require essential support service. Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre (MNC) is desperately looking for volunteers to run its op shop. Derek Hooper from MNC says it has been difficult to find volunteers for the op shop, which is still trying to get

off the ground since it opened in March last year. “We got lots of support at the centre, but now we need the ancillary support in the op shop, which will actually help run the OneRoof program,” Mr Hooper says. “COVID got the momentum of the op shop off kilter. “We were just starting to get it off the ground and it fell flat on its face with the first lockdown and the subsequent ones since, and the restrictions.”

Mr Hooper says the op shop is the main funding channel of OneRoof, which MNC runs at the centre every Tuesday and Thursday evening. “[The project supports] the needs of the homeless and marginalised in the community, including international students cut out of the casual work market, people who have lost jobs because of COVID-19 and those struggling to put food on the table because of intolerable rises in rental costs. “To be able to run this project we fundraise and receive a small grant from Unitywater to partially pay a co-ordinator that runs the program on a Tuesday and Thursday evening.” The OneRoof hub provides cooked meals, fresh produce and clothing as well as services including Orange Sky Laundry, OzHarvest, Salvation Army finance and budgeting support, haircuts, Sunny Street medical services, family support services, counselling, and alcohol, drug and mental health support. Currently open Tuesdays and Thursdays, Mr Hooper says with more volunteers, the op shop can expand to Wednesdays and inject around $450 per week to support OneRoof, which receives no government funding. Twenty-two thousand people walk through the doors of the busy centre each year, including staff, volunteers and those seeking help. There is currently a team of 80 volunteers working across a variety of programs from the commercial kitchen to urban farm, family support and admin roles. Op shop volunteers need to be available between 10am and 2pm, with no prior experience necessary. Email admin@maroochync.org.au or call 5443 6696.

INTERSECTION UPGRADE A busy Maroochydore intersection is set for an upgrade. Designs are being finalised for improved pedestrian crossings at the intersection of Beach Road, Maroochydore Road, Horton Parade and Ocean Street. Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey says the design includes a new signalised crossing on Beach Road to Ocean Street. “The Maroochydore CBD is growing rapidly, and we’ve made it a priority to provide safer access for people walking to the nearby bus station, shopping centres and entertainment precinct,” he says. Mr Bailey says the department is in the process of finalising the upgrade designs, which will involve improving the existing signalised crossings on Maroochydore Road and Horton Parade. He says the design also includes new fencing along the Horton Parade median from Ocean Street to Cornmeal Parade to encourage people to use the safer crossings.

LOCAL NEWS Do you have a news tip? Let journalist Caitlin Zerafa know about it! Phone 5444 0152 or email: localnews@myweeklypreview.com.au

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WHITE FAMILY MARKS 28 YEARS OF LOVING LOCAL the best food is sourced locally, with respect and love for the land. Local products showcased in store feature an exclusive White’s IGA tractor symbol, something Ms White says is important as behind every little locavore tractor is a family and a story. “This is something that is totally distinctive to our five supermarkets,” Ms White says. “It helps customers to easily identify the abundant range of locally sourced, grown and produced fresh, gourmet and grocery goodies that we stock. “When food is sourced locally, it travels less distance and stays almost as fresh and nutritious as the day it was plucked from the soil, trees or plants.”

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NEW ORGANISATION LEADS THE WAY FOR COAST WOMEN An organisation established to connect, encourage, educate and empower women to become leaders in the community has launched on the

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Nov 12 & 13 Oct 30 & 31 BUSKERS BY THE LAKE Australia’s largest busking festival is a celebration of this old-fashioned art. More than 300 performers will showcase their talents along the banks of Lake Kawana. People of all ages will soak up the atmosphere, vibe and sunshine and immerse themselves in the melting pot of creativity, culture and surprise. Throughout the park grounds, international

festival fare will also be available to try and artisans will be showcasing their creative wares and talents. When: Saturday, October 30 and Sunday, October 31, 10am to 6pm. Where: Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina. Tickets: Adults, $25 per day, kids five to 16, $9 per day, children under five free via buskersbythelake.com.au.

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SUNSHINE COAST CRAFT FAIR Join The Vintage Chicks Club as it opens its craft doors at the Mantra Mooloolaba Beach for two days. Invite your crafty friends to head along for a craft shopping experience. There will be an array of papers, flower, laces and trims, dyes and embossing products, embellishments, craft tools, kits and more from leading suppliers in the craft industry. When: Friday, November 12 and Saturday, November 13, 10am to 2pm. Where: Mantra Mooloolaba Beach, 7 Venning Street, Mooloolaba. Tickets: Free event.

MOONLIGHT FOODIE MARKET The Eumundi Markets are an ever-evolving collaboration of talented locals seeking to share their gifts with the world, and the organisation’s Moonlight Food Markets offer an array of different foods and music by Dan Horne, a ‘foot-stompin’ folk-infused blues and roots multi-instrumentalist. Mr Horne has quickly become a must-see act in the live music scene, rigorously touring and playing music across the country, including Caloundra Music Festival, Blues on Broadbeach and Agnes Blues, Roots & Rock Festival to name just a few. Try food from the numerous food stalls and enjoy free entertainment. When: Friday, October 29, 5pm to 8.30pm. Where: 80 Memorial Drive, Eumundi. Tickets: Free event.

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Oct 30 Nov 19 GARRY HUDSON LIVE Pub legend Garry Hudson has been playing music around the world for the past 48 years, from Club Med Malaysia to The Abel Tasman, rocking back and forth every night on Bass Strait. Playing old-school rock is Mr Hudson’s forte, so expect big ballads from Sinatra to the Eagles and Pink Floyd, with lots of classic Aussie rock. Having the opportunity to share the stage with some great musos over the years has taught him to appreciate different talents, instruments and styles of music. When: Saturday, October 30, 8pm to 11pm. Where: Caloundra RSL, 19 West Terrace, Caloundra. Tickets: Free event.

IN CONVERSATION – SHOW US YOUR MO Coinciding with International Men’s Day and the Movember month, Venue 114 is thrilled to be launching In Conversation – Show Us Your Mo with the aim of changing the face of men’s wellbeing. The event is about building awareness around mental health and suicide prevention while addressing some of the biggest health issues faced by men – prostate and testicular cancer. When: Friday, November 19, 4pm. Where: Venue 114, 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina. Tickets: $39 via venue114.com.au/events/ in-conversation-movember. Phone: 5413 1400

Oct 30 HALLOWEEN FUNDRAISER The Australian Wearable Art Festival invites you to its major fundraiser for the year. This is an evening where you are encouraged to let your imagination run wild and dress in your Halloween-best. No feathers are too fluffy, no gold too glittery and no character too over-the-top. This is all about celebrating the collision of fashion and art and everything in between. Rub shoulders with artists and models who will exclusively previewing their latest wearable art pieces. When: Saturday, October 30, 6pm to 10pm Where: Diablo Oasis, Big Pineapple, 76 Nambour Connection Road, Woombye. Tickets: $69.66 via bit.ly/3BYUDYB.

BUTTERFINGERS Australia’s favourite musical misfits and auteurs of Aussie hip-hop, Butterfingers, are back. With a host of industry awards, multiple ARIA award nominations, a bunch of features in Hottest 100 countdowns, and playing just about every major festival on the Australian circuit over the years, Butterfingers have continued to develop their unique and supremely high-energy and fun sound throughout their career. When: Saturday, October 30, 6.30pm. Where: Eleven Dive Bar, Ocean Street Maroochydore. Tickets: $34.45 via bit.ly/30KOp0X. 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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ightQuarter is transforming into an immersive festival experience over two weekends this spooky season. On October 29 and 30, celebrate everything Halloween and on November 6, be transported to Mexico for Day of the Dead. Eat, drink and be scary at Halloween Spooktacular this weekend. Dress in Halloween costume for free entry! Halloween-themed freak shakes, cronuts and street food, a huge lineup of entertainment including a magician, fire performers, live bands and roving characters and a massive trick or treat hunt for kids.

mad mariachis Kallidad, roving Fridas and traditional ceremonies and food and drink. Spooktacular Sideshow Alley A spooktacular carnival is rolling in with Halloween themed rides including the Freak Out, Alien Abduction and SoundWave. This limited time only spooky sideshow is a chance for Halloween thrills for the whole family. Only in town for the next two weekends. You would be a ghoul to miss this!

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HO, HO, HO – COVID IS COMING

A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE

Jane Stephens says Christmas preparations need to start earlier this year, as we ready ourselves for the border to reopen.

Ashley Robinson retraces his childhood steps through the streets of Eudlo, finding fond memories of Samboy barbecue chips and Coke.

The CMO has said that worse-case scenario, we will have 1200 daily cases next year, but it is more likely to hang around the 400 mark. It will be a brave new world for us and we have to be ready. Lost in the cacophony of social media-disseminated vaccination misinformation is the essential titbit that while those of us who are fully vaccinated might get sick, we are unlikely to need hospitalisation. But we will all be exposed to COVID-19 and most of us will get it. So this year, more than previous ones, requires planning for Christmas. We need at least 80 per cent of the population to be double dosed and have their immune systems firing by December 17. When we get there, restrictions will be in our rear-view mirror. The government is even saying we won’t need to wear masks, but I reckon having hand sanitiser and a festive-themed face mask on hand will be a good idea, just to be on the safe side. At Christmas lunch, it will be more a case of pass the roast veggies but please hold the side of COVID, if you don’t mind.

squeeze from a grandparent or a snuggle with an infant niece or nephew. Festive cheer and a table groaning with food. Paper hats and silly jokes. This might be the Christmas of fantasies and it is making a comeback big time this year. But planning has never been more important, and not just for the gift list. Replenishing hand sanitiser, paracetamol and tissue supplies is advisable. A week before Christmas Day, fully vaccinated people from other states, even if they live in a hotspot, will be allowed into Queensland without quarantining. It will be heart-swelling, joyous stuff for many. I know hugging my West Australian daughter will be a present in itself. Queensland is a trailblazer in its opening plan. The states with active outbreaks have outlined how they will live with COVID-19 in the future, but Queensland is the first ‘clean’ state to lay down specific timelines for allowing the virus in. Our Chief Medical Officer has warned us repeatedly that the virus that has so affected the southern states will ride shotgun as people cross the border.

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recently took a walk along Maroochy River, reliving my childhood from the ’60s and I uncovered some great memories. I had such a good time, I decided to do it again, but this time it was Eudlo where my family originally moved to in 1918 and then my Dad started his own place in 1949 at what is now Robinson Road. On impulse, I drove out and parked at the Eudlo shop where I was a star customer from 1961–1971 because we had an account and I was partial to Samboy barbecue chips and Coke. Dad had told me it was exactly one mile from our home to school, so I thought I would test that out on my steps through the past. As soon as I started, memories came flooding back. I remember getting a packet of chips and whingeing to Mum that there weren’t many chips in the packet, just air. So dear old Edna wrote a letter to Samboy. As I turned the corner into Robinson Road, I remembered being eight and seeing a station wagon leaving our road. I got home and there was Edna with a massive carton of barbecue chips. Woo-hoo, one happy little fat kid.

As I walked up what we used to call red hill – as it was red dirt back in the day – I also remembered it wasn’t unusual to get picked up by a passing farmer’s truck and thrown up on the back, bike and all, and dropped off at the front gate. As I got to our former house, I looked at my GPS and realised Dad had got me – it was actually 1.2 miles. So every day for 10 years I had been walking or riding nearly half a mile. I remembered at about age 10, I buried a time capsule at the bottom of the hill, but I couldn’t remember what was in it; probably empty Coke bottles, chip packets, model planes, plastic soldiers and marbles. Then there was the hill on Ilkley Road that the neighbour’s kids used to push Dad’s old truck up when it was fully loaded with pines, until he saved enough to buy a nearly new Bedford that could get over the hill unaided. Probably the best part of my 2021 walk was remembering when they bitumened Robinson Road and Clive Plater made my Mum feel so special when they had a ribbon-cutting ceremony nearly 50 years after my late Dad cut a track in there. That was even better than the Samboy chips.

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

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BREAKING UP WITH BOOZE Sami Muirhead has become sober curious as she reads up on the damage being done to women’s health by our obsession with drinking.

ave you seen the plethora of books on the topic of quitting drinking alcohol? Quit Lit is the new black. I am currently reading Quit Like A Woman: The Radical Choice To Not Drink In A Society Obsessed With Alcohol by Holly Whitaker. The book is genius. It is part science (a brutal reminder that alcohol is ethanol, and we are drinking that stuff, which is like the same stuff we fuel our cars with); part a funny memoir of the author’s own battle with drinking; and part mind-blowing insights into our society, where drinking is considered the cornerstone of cool. It has made me a little sober curious. I love a wine. I love a champers. I love a gin and tonic. I love a cold beer. But I must admit, I use alcohol to celebrate the victories and to lubricate the tougher days. I almost wish I could un-read parts of the book, because you start to realise it is mums who are probably the most targeted market when it comes to pushing the message that alcohol is the best way to celebrate and commiserate life. I have tea towels that scream: “Yes way, rosé!” I have a magnet that says: “It’s not

drinking alone if the dog is home” and I have a wine glass that screams: “Coffee, on the bench: Alcohol, suit up!” Women are against the marketing machines of the world and the billiondollar companies that want us to buy their booze. Remember when smoking was touted as a really cool thing to do? It hurts me to admit it, but this alcohol-obsessed culture is hurting women. Am I an alcoholic? No. Do I use alcohol as a crutch? Absolutely. It is quite simply hard not to drink. There are a dozen or so other brilliant books about the relationship with women and alcohol including Glorious Rock Bottom, and Girl Walks Out Of A Bar. The conversation has commenced, and I want to hear more. I don’t want to quit drinking, but I am at least thinking about what exactly I am consuming and feel like my blinkers have come off. We drink at baby showers and birthdays, we knock back a few at Friday knock-offs at work, we sip at graduations, funerals, weddings, because it is mid-week, at book club and at brunch. Wow! The list is long. So, I am trying to swap a few wines for cups of tea this week and I clearly need some new tea towels and magnets.

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HIA AWARDS FEATURE

REGION’S BEST NAMED AT HIA AWARDS The Housing Industry Association has revealed the winners of its annual Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay awards.

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he best in building and design across the Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay region have been recognised at the annual Housing Industry Association’s Sunshine Coast/Wide Bay Housing Awards. This year’s Sunshine Coast home of the year has been awarded to JW Constructions for a stunning home in one Noosa’s most acclaimed streets. The river-frontage architectural home, at 37 Witta Circle, was crafted to take full advantage of the undeniably spectacular location. Bright Life Homes won the hotly contested My Weekly Preview People’s Choice Award for Sunrise at 1770 – a home architecturally designed around stunning views that embrace an undisturbed private beach below. Zechariah Ooms won HIA Apprentice of the Year, while Matthew McGill won the Sunshine Coast Technical Training Centre/HIA Student of the Year Award.

Congratulating the winners and finalists, Sunshine Coast HIA branch manager Ken Smith says he was delighted with the number of entries, considering the challenging and uncertain times the industry continues to face, as well as the outstanding quality in design and workmanship displayed. “Whilst the nation slowly creeps out from the COVID pandemic, there continues to be an unprecedented market-driven need to build more homes on the Sunshine Coast due to its livability and quality of life that we experience,” Mr Smith says. “The HIA Housing Awards portray the best of the best in quality and construction. These are more than just homes – they are lifestyle choices.” Mr Smith says winning an HIA housing award provides a great promotional opportunity for the designs, workmanship, and overall brand of a builder.

JW Constructions: Sunshine Coast Wide Bay Home of the Year Bright Life Homes: People’s Choice Award Brighton Homes: Display Home of the Year JW Constructions: Custom Built Home of the Year Mosaic Property Group: Bathroom of the Year Bundy Homes: Kitchen of the Year Foundation Homes: Reno/Additions Project of the Year Colin J Clark Essentially Residential: Trade Workmanship

MINORS Accord Homes: Reno/Additions $300,001 to $600,000 Ausmar Homes: Display Home $300,001 to $500,000 Ausmar Homes: Steel Frame Project Besal Constructions: Custom Built Home $550,001 to $750,000 Box Clever Interiors: Bathroom Design Box Clever Interiors: Kitchen Design Bright Life Homes: Custom Built Home $1 million to $2 million Bright Life Homes: Spec Homes Brighton Homes: Display Home over $500,001 Brighton Homes: Display Home up to $300,000 Bundy Homes: Kitchen $30,001 to $50,000 Bundy Homes: Project Home

Contemporary Landscaping: Outdoor Project Devcon Building: Townhouse/Villa Development Foundation Homes: Reno/Additions $600,001 to $1 million G & M Craftsman Cabinets: Renovated Kitchen Green Earth Homes: Custom Built Home $750,001 to $1 million Green Earth Homes: GreenSmart Sustainable Homes JW Constructions: Custom Built Home over $2 million Mosaic Property Group: Apartment Complex Mosaic Property Group: Apartment of the Year Mosaic Property Group: Bathroom $20,001 to $40,000 Mosaic Property Group: Kitchen over $50,001 Saltair Modular: Bathroom up to $20,000 Saltair Modular: Innovation in Housing Saltair Modular: Modular and Prefabricated Housing Saltair Modular: Custom Built Home up to $400,000 Stroud Homes Wide Bay: Custom Built Home $400,001 to $550,000 Stroud Homes Wide Bay: Specialised Housing SX Constructions: Small Lot Housing The Cabinet House: Kitchen up to $30,000 Vikki Holowko: SCTTTC Student Excellent Award Zechariah Ooms: HIA Apprentice of the Year

DISPLAY HOME OF THE YEAR

Brighton Homes was awarded Display Home of the year for Lotus 35 at 4 Canavalia Street, Palmview. The Lotus design shows true beauty with a floor plan boasting five bedrooms and plenty of room for the entire family and guests without feeling crammed. With an urban organic tone throughout, this home exudes a relaxed style brought forth by a neutral colour palette, warm woods and natural shapes. Simplicity is key to the Lotus 35 – this refreshingly organic home is contemporary and relaxed.

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HIA AWARDS FEATURE

SMALL LOT HOUSING SX Constructions won Small Lot Housing for a home nestled close to Noosa National Park. After serving as a holiday home since the 1980s, the original structure at Mitti Street in Noosa Heads was beyond repair and demolished to make way for a new home. Set over three levels, the home has been designed to comfortably sleep two families at a time. The windows and door design have captured and framed the surrounding rainforest, bringing the outdoors in and softening the interiors with gentle, lush greenery at every glance, while the dual timber staircase has been made from melunak to inject some warmth.

Congratulations to all the winners & ﬁnalists of the 2021 HIA-Truecore Steel Sunshine Coast & Wide Bay Housing Awards!

KITCHEN & BATHROOM DESIGN

Box Clever Interiors came away with Kitchen Design for its compact tropical beach house kitchen, at 104 Roderick Street, Moffat Beach, which oozes functionality. Every square centimetre is considered to maximise efficiencies in flow and process. There is a plethora of finishes and detail to intrigue the eye, which are orchestrated together beautifully, resulting in a subtle, sublime and sophisticated kitchen. The separation between inside and outside is merged seamlessly with the light airy decor complementing our Queensland lifestyle. Box Clever Interiors also won Bathroom Design for its work at the same property.

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HIA AWARDS FEATURE

Set in the picturesque hinterland on the highest point west of Maleny, Saltair Modular took out Innovation in Housing for Lot 12 in the Ridge Estate of 14 luxury cabins. Lot 12 at The Ridge embodies modern living in a mid-century-style exterior. Contemporary James Hardie cladding finished in Woodland Grey was used, with Shadow Clad to soften the exterior. An ambient interior with American oak flooring, along with fireplace and firewood storage feature wall, ensures the fire is stoked on the cool hinterland evenings. Mountainous views can be seen while sitting in the ensuite free-standing bath. The modular concept has minimised disruption to this pristine environment. Saltair Modular also won Bathroom up to $20,000, Modular and Prefabricated Housing, and Custom Built Home up to $400,000.

SPECIALISED HOUSING Stroud Homes Wide Bay won Specialised Housing for the The Mini-tego 78 in Elliot Heads. The Mini-tego 78 is a modern stand-alone granny flat containing all the essentials including two bedrooms, a study nook, small kitchen, bathroom and undercover verandah. With its coastal vibes, it is the perfect addition to an existing home, ideal for an ageing parent or Airbnb. Stroud Homes Wide Bay also won Custom Built Home $400,001 to $550,000 for a country-style home in Gin Gin.

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HIA AWARDS FEATURE

2021 HIA Housing Awards The HIA Housing Awards for Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay were held at Maroochy RSL on Friday, October 15, with those in the building industry taking the opportunity to celebrate a successful year.

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James Ruprai, Jason Warren

Steve & Simmone Essex

Leo Wallin, Hilary Sharp

Shannon Dawes from My Weekly Preview & People’s Choice Award winner Kane Bentley

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Ros Spring, Stephen Bridger

Ben & Sunny Littler, Liezel & Mark Van Der Merwe

Toni Jacovides, Josie Norman

Leo Wallin, Brent Goshnick

Vicki & Ken Smith

Award winning homes

Since our inception in 2015, we have built over 250 homes in the Wide Bay and are proud to be recognised in the 2021 HIA Housing, Kitchen and Bathroom Awards. Born and raised in the area, our broad range of experience and genuine attitude will ensure you get the home you’ve always dreamed of, without the stress you’ve been worrying about.

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Congratulations Saltair Modular!

HIA Sunshine Coast’s Most Awarded Modular Builder 7 YEARS IN A ROW!

At Saltair Modular, we’re passionate about redeﬁning the way you build. Our award-winning modular homes are beautiful, well-designed and perfectly suited to the Queensland lifestyle.

Redeﬁning the way you build AWARD-WINNING MODULAR HOMES Winner of HIA 2021 Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay Awards for • Best Modular/Pre-Fabricated Home • Best Bathroom up to $20,000 • Best Custom Built Home up to $400,000 • Innovation in Housing

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EDUCATION FEATURE

FLINDERS STUDENTS EXCITED TO LEARN IN NEW $1.3-MILLION WONDERARIUM

‘SMART CAREERS’ THE WAY OF THE FUTURE

Year 1 Flinders students Holly Chacon and Lily Hogan in the new Wonderarium

rimary School students at Matthew Flinders Anglican College in Buderim are excited to explore and learn in their newly opened $1.3-million Wonderarium. The Wonderarium learning centre has been designed as a place of wonder, awe and curiosity. It is part of the five-year Flinders Masterplan to construct a suite of agile contemporary learning spaces for the College’s 1370 students from Prep to Year 12. Other newly opened Masterplan facilities include the Flagship Centre for Years 5 and 6 students, and the Year 7 Precinct for students in their first year of Secondary School. A state-of-the-art Design Centre is next.

The Wonderarium is wholly funded by the College’s philanthropic Flinders Foundation. Head of Primary, Mrs Trudi Edwards says the new Wonderarium would welcome students from Prep to Year 6 to explore their creativity in a tech-rich environment of literature and adventure. “The space has been designed to challenge our young learners to explore new ways of seeing, perceiving, understanding and engaging with their world,” Ms Edwards says. “Students will have access to the latest technology and a curious environment and will also encounter literature and works of art that will challenge and excite them,” she says. “New Wonder Lessons, known as

Wonderations, have been specially curated by our Head of Information, Literature and Resource Services. “We’ll also have our Head of Emerging Technology and Innovation working out of the space so students will be bringing drones and robots to life here too! “Our students will soon learn that the Wonderarium is a place to engage the heart as much as the head.” Outside, the landscaped sensory gardens have playful stepping stones to suit active learners and decked open-air seating pods for reading, reflection and collaborative learning. An exterior wall of the Wonderarium ignites students’ creativity with a new mural by renowned Queensland artist Claire Matthews.

For more information, visit the Wonderarium page on the Flinders website at mfac.edu.au/ wonderarium.

More young people will be inspired to pursue ‘smart careers’ as the Sunshine Coast aims to become a leader in science, maths, technology and engineering. Special presenters will deliver hands-on experiences for students, and training for teachers, to encourage them to take up a job in the emerging fields of the future. It’s part of the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Make Integrate & Explore (MIE) Lab project, a federally-funded program. Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace says the program will play a big role in making the Coast the place to be for education, employment and retirement. “As we look forward from COVID-19, we need to diversify our local economy and that means encouraging growth in new sectors like cutting-edge healthcare and high-tech manufacturing,” he says. “The coming decades are going to see more of these smart jobs of the future here on the Coast, and this federally funded project is going to make a big difference to ensuring that we have the young people in our community ready to take them on.” The MIE Lab program provides evidence-based early interventions in

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EDUCATION FEATURE schools and focuses on crystalising students’ burgeoning interest in science and technology. It also helps students to recognise their abilities and potential in STEM, breaks down gender stereotypes to encourage more girls to pursue these careers and demonstrates the relevance of STEM study to getting a great future job. “We need to help our young people, and especially our young women, to recognise that studying STEM can lead to a fulfilling career and a place as one of the leaders of the future here on the Coast,” Mr Wallace says. The funding will extend the reach of the MIE Lab program to engage with 5000 more students across 50 additional schools, around the Coast and surrounding regions. The funding will also support the presentation of 15 STEM-focused career education workshops for parents and carers in the region. MIE Lab Coordinator and USC Lecturer, Natalie McMaster, says the expansion of the MIE Lab program would make a big difference for students, teachers and parents alike. “USC’s MIE Lab program inspires Year 4 to 10 students to engage with science and technology education, to think about where a career in STEM could take them and to believe in their ability to get there,” she says. “We are excited to get started using this Federal Government funding to expand the program’s reach right across the region. Round three applications are now open, with an additional $10 million of grants on offer, focused on improving career pathways for women. For the Partnership Grants Program visit the National Careers Institute at dese.gov.au/ nci and for more information about MIE Lab visit mielab.edu.au.

“We’ll see, in this pandemic era, increasing levels of inequalities between households”

KIDVESTING SIGNALS DIVIDE, SAYS ECONOMIST If parents thought homeschooling, refereeing squabbles and feeding everyone snacks 15 times a day was enough to get their kids through lockdown, they may have thought wrong. Turns out, if they weren’t simultaneously building them a share portfolio to rival Gordon Gekko’s, they might have failed them. A staggering 270,000 children under 12 across Australia are now estimated to have active share portfolios in their names, according to recent research by comparison site Finder. It is a trend senior economist at Centre for Future Work Alison Pennington puts down to “pandemic era financing”. After central banks flooded global economies in the early days of the pandemic, dropping interest rates to record lows, those with money sitting in the bank had to think of another way to make it work for them. Some invested in real estate, while other cashed-up households threw their savings into share accounts, often in their children’s names.

As a result, better-off households will emerge from this ruinous few years with their kids set for life. Countless more will end the pandemic era disastrously worse off than they went in, deepening the intergenerational wealth divide. “There are massive implications because clearly not everyone has the spare cash to be throwing into investments,” Ms Pennington told AAP. “We’ll see, in this pandemic era, increasing levels of inequalities between households.” With 1.7 million people receiving government disaster payments and more taking pay cuts, losing work and struggling to make ends meet, the concept of having extra money to invest is laughable to many. “There are hundreds of thousands of kids growing up in poverty who ... will never have surplus income to be throwing into investment accounts,” Ms Pennington said. As economies grapple to salvage themselves over the next few decades, the implications for children without portfolios, savings or any real job prospects are damning.

Alison Pennington “This is Depression 2.0,” Ms Pennington said. “We want to prevent falling into the same levels of poverty and destitution as the 1930s but it doesn’t look like governments are serious enough about the spending and investing, and taking leadership that’s required to stop that happening.” The pathways to a good job, income and security are hard to find, thanks to the labour market crashing. Youth unemployment is more than double the adult average. For those who can’t tap into the ‘bank of mum and dad’ the prospects are grim, Ms Pennington says. “As a parent looking over that environment, you would, of course, be doing what you can to increase the financial security of your kids into the future. But for a poorer person, these avenues don’t exist.” Words: Katelyn Catanzariti, AAP

Wonder at Flinders We’re planning for a bright future with our Flinders Masterplan.

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promotion FROM LITTLE THINGS, BIG THINGS GROW Only four years ago, STEPS Pathways College opened to the public, creating a safe place for young adults with autism or a disability to learn the skills to become independent. The concept was revolutionary – STEPS Pathways College was the first and only boarding college available to help in such a vital way. Since then, the college’s expansion has been exceptional. From multiple extensions to cater for immense demand to expansion into the online arena, the STEPS Pathways College experience is now available for young adults all across Australia. STEPS Pathways College has most recently expanded to provide more work experience opportunities through the nursery and cafe programs. STEPS Pathways College’s cafe program has been running since the start of the year and has continued to amass huge success. Students have the chance to learn and practise workplace skills in a safe and supported environment, including learning how to make coffees, create sandwiches, serve customers, take orders and maintain kitchen hygiene. Students work in small groups, allowing for the cafe’s specialist trainer to have one-on-one learning opportunities with each student.

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The cafe program’s great success has been a catalyst for STEPS Pathways College’s newest program, created to meet both the immense demand for the college and to help students further expand their skills. The new STEPS nursery program offers its students the chance to gain horticultural skills in the renowned STEPS nursery. Students have the chance to learn everything from nursery retail skills to how to grow and harvest vegetables. The space also helps students learn while practising their social skills, all while supported by a specialist trainer. The program has been running for five weeks but has already had a huge uptake. “It has been so encouraging that the nursery program has created so much interest,” the program’s trainer, Gaenor, says. “The students have been engaging in a variety of nursery tasks and developing knowledge of horticulture and safe work practices. “It’s wonderful to see their confidence increase while having fun and developing an incredibly useful skillset.”

To find out more about STEPS Pathways College or enquire about a space for a young adult with a disability or autism, contact STEPS Pathways College on 5458 3000 or email pathways@stepsgroup.com.au.

Carers That Drive (CTD) was established in 2009 and is now in its 12th year of operation in New South Wales. CTD has recently extended its network to include the Sunshine Coast. CTD is an NDIS registered provider, offering a unique service – CTD matches at least three regular supporters per client. CTD has a great community reputation with kind, friendly, reliable and, most importantly, punctual supporters. These supporters always strive to support their clients in developing skills to live happy and independent lives. The NDIS helps people with a disability connect with services in their community. CTD is a registered service provider and has been supporting NDIS clients for more than five years. This includes taking clients to enjoy a variety of activities such as sporting clubs, support groups, doctors’ appointments, shopping and even just out for a coffee, ice-cream or a drive. Share rides are also available. CTD supporters are vaccinated. A CTD supporter reflects on the recent New South Wales lockdown: “It was a difficult time for everyone but especially for many of our clients who live alone. Just a casual walk at the local beach often lifted their spirits and mine. It was nice to still be out and about connecting with people through this time.” CTD also welcomes pets. If clients have support animals, they’re welcome to travel in the car too. Similarly, some supporters have dogs they can bring along if a client would like to spend some time with an animal – anyone who is an animal lover knows how nurturing some time with a pet can be.

Carers That Drive provide a great and personable service. Find out more at carersthatdrive.com.au.

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NDIS PROMOTION

Debbie Blumel, CEO Your Best Life Disability and Health Services

CHILDREN’S AND TEENS’ THERAPY SERVICES (CATTS) We are celebrating the arrival of new occupational therapists and psychologists! That means we have no wait list for services in some areas and can offer individual and group programs to many new clients. After Christmas, we have even more new therapists, including speech therapists, arriving to work with children and young people with disabilities. We are attracting new staff in the face of national workforce shortages because we offer professional supervision, above-award wages, professional development and a warm, friendly workplace. Our staff love working for an NDIS-registered not-for-profit organisation that has NDIS Quality and Safety Commission accreditation. It

creates a professional learning environment where we aspire to best practice. All of this flows on to you and your children and teenagers, of course. Kids really need to feel welcome before placing their trust in therapists. And trust is essential to the developing therapeutic relationship. For children who do not have NDIS funding, CATTS offers psychology services at no cost under the PHN Stepped Care program. Just call us and we will help you. We can also help you by providing information and therapy assessments to support your NDIS application. CATTS manager Melissa has a strong focus on providing early intervention services. This can’t be achieved if children are languishing on a wait list. Evidence shows that early intervention is the most effective intervention! Our services are available in Nambour, Kawana, Maroochydore, Caboolture and Gympie. Therapists work in multi-disciplinary teams and can see your child at home, school or one of our well-resourced centres – whichever is most convenient to you. CATTS works hard to provide NDIS and other services for clients and their families. If you or someone you know needs us, please contact our friendly team today on 5301 9350 (Kawana), 5441 7199

(Nambour) or 5293 9090 (Maroochydore) or email us at enquiries@catts.org.au. Check us out at catts.org.au.

MINDCARE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Are you or your loved ones stuck on a waitlist for mental health services? You aren’t the only one! Psychologists around Australia advise that waiting times have grown up to six months. At Mindcare Mental Health Services, we have employed additional psychologists to meet the growing demand. We have attracted some wonderful psychologists and I’m very confident you will think so too. There is currently no waiting period so please call us to make an appointment. Are you worried about the cost? You can stop worrying because we can see you at no cost under the PHN Stepped Care program. We’ll explain this to you when you call or email us. Our experienced team of psychologists and behaviour support specialists offer appointments without waitlists. We also specialise in authoring, implementing and training in positive behaviour support plans for NDIS participants. These are for people needing

strategies to reduce or eliminate behaviours of concern that impede their family, educational or community participation. Our Mindcare MHS manager Emma Burke is on a mission to make mental health services accessible for everyone who needs them on the Sunshine Coast, without the wait and without the cost. Emma is continually expanding her team with experienced and passionate psychologists who can understand your unique needs. Emma has set up consulting rooms at Maroochydore, Nambour, Kawana Waters, Baringa, Gympie and Caboolture. If you can’t come to see us, we offer home or school visits, and Telehealth into your home. Mindcare MHS services include: • Positive behaviour support plans (PBSPs) • A broad range of assessments • Specialist referrals • Psychology and psychosocial recovery coaching • Employee assistance program • WorkCover referrals.

If you need mental health services and are sick of waiting, contact Mindcare Mental Health Services today to book your appointment. Phone 1300 632 647, email enquiries@mindcare.ybl.org or visit mindcaremhs.com.au.

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NDIS PROMOTION

NDIA CHANGES WILL IMPROVE EXPERIENCE FOR FAMILIES The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has this month published a progress update about changes to improve the way the NDIS is supporting young children and their families. Following a three-month consultation on proposed recommendations to reset the early childhood early intervention approach, the NDIA is now making changes to deliver an improved experience for young children and their families seeking support, guidance or access to the NDIS. This includes renaming the approach to supporting children younger than seven and their families to the ‘early childhood approach’, and publishing new, easy-to-understand operational guidelines. It is the first time the NDIA has had a guideline specific to children, outlining how best practice support helps to get the best results for children younger than seven and their families. The NDIA has completed four of the recommendations, which were well received by the disability community. The third completed

NDIS WORKERS URGED TO SHARE VACCINE STATUS

recommendation is clarifying the interpretation and application of the developmental delay criteria, which will support NDIS partners and staff to have clear guidance to make decisions and recommendations, and will support families to better understand developmental delay and developmental concerns. The fourth recommendation is to develop an early connections guideline, to be published this month, to outline how the early childhood approach can support families and young children to reach their full potential, including a combination of family education, early supports and connection to community. These changes will simplify the way we talk about support for young children and their families and how we improve support for families and children when

they no longer need the scheme. The changes are part of the NDIA’s ongoing commitment to ensure families and carers have information that improves their knowledge and confidence, so they can make informed decisions about what supports are most likely to benefit their child’s development. The progress update outlines which recommendations were supported and which have been completed, and those that the NDIS is still working on, as well as the time frames around the changes. It also shows the recommendations that were not fully supported, and plans for those recommendations. The agency thanks participants for their feedback on the consultation paper in helping to shape improvements to the scheme.

A service connecting NDIS participants with the care they need is asking support workers to declare their vaccination status amid concerns raised by the disability royal commission. Kynd, a Queensland-based service that partners the disabled with specialist care, has added a vaccination tick-option to its online worker profiles. More and more NDIS participants are requesting support workers who are COVID-vaccinated, says company spokeswoman Tiare Leahy. “It is a concern for some people, especially those who might have an elderly parent or a compromised health condition themselves, but for others it’s not an issue.” The move follows a damning draft report last week in which the federal disability royal commission found the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines to people with disabilities and their carers has been “seriously deficient”. It warned too many lives will be endangered if states ease restrictions once they hit 70 per cent double-vaccination targets in the national plan to reopen Australia. Without all disabled Australians and their carers fully vaccinated, the former face “significant risks to their health”, the commission found.

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Leos love to be the top cat, but this week you need to ask yourself, ‘Am I leading others or just bossing them around?’ If you power ahead without considering other people, you’ll create unnecessary chaos and disruption.

When it comes to the way you think, blast out of a boring rut and jump into an exciting new phase. Stop avoiding issues and start discussing what you really want and need – you can’t expect others to magically read your mind.

Venus (your patron planet) shifts into Capricorn, which can dent confidence. With the sun, Mercury and Mars marching through your self-esteem zone, it’s time to hold your head high and trust your inner judgement.

This week, the sun, Mars and Mercury are transiting through your sign. The sun-Uranus opposition could disrupt your usual routine and rattle your Scorpio resilience. But it’s time to bounce back, as you demonstrate your strengths.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 23-DEC 21)

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AQUARIUS (JAN 21-FEB 19)

PISCES (FEB 20-MAR 20)

Sagittarians can be feisty and unpredictable souls. But don’t allow yourself to be drawn into a heated exchange this week (especially involving finances). It would be better to watch the fireworks from the sidelines. Do your best to slow down.

Clever Capricorns will examine all possibilities this week, especially ones that come from left field. With the sun, Mars and Mercury moving through your hopes-and-wishes zone, it’s important to have long-term goals that you’re working towards.

The sun/Uranus opposition suggests a house move, family fiasco, uninvited guests or some other kind of domestic drama. Whatever happens this week, strive to get the balance right between your public and private lives.

The current planetary patterns favour ruminating over big-picture ideas. There’s no room for false modesty or passive Piscean procrastination. Uranus stimulates your thought processes and encourages you to come up with a cracking plan.

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You could become anxious as your daily routine is disrupted in some way or your enthusiasm for a work project could overtake your ability to get the job done. If you promise more than you can deliver, other people will just end up disappointed.

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GEMINI (MAY 22-JUN 21)

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TAURUS (APR 21-MAY 21)

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MALENY LIVING SEE PAGE 70>

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PROPERTY

FRESHER AIR AND MORE SPACE ON THE CARDS FOR LARGER BUILDINGS Sustainability and the pandemic create clashing interests when it comes to unit design. WORDS: Tracey Johnstone.

ver the past 20 months, lifestyle as we did know it has changed due to the pandemic and climate change concerns have also impacted on living choices – and the Sunshine Coast is not immune to those changes. BRD Group managing director Brad Read who works on the design of multiresidential and commercial buildings sees these two key issues conflicting. “The pandemic is driving people to have bigger units with bigger external areas as opposed to if you are talking cost of living, that would generally drive unit sizes down – and sustainability,” he says. “So, from our perspective, we see the two in conflict. One is driving up sizes. One tends to drive sizes down.” Overall, Mr Read hasn’t seen a demand for wholesale changes in the design of residential and commercial complexes. It’s been more about subtle design changes. Some of BRD’s clients are now wanting units designed with a minimum of 250 square metres and more.

Botanica. Inset BRDG’s Brad Read “If you went back two, three years ago, we probably wouldn’t have been doing that. We were doing big units 10 years ago and then that decreased and now we are going way back up again.” The most recently completed Botanica in Maroochydore, reflects this change with 16 units of about 300 square metres, large outdoor areas, and expansive outdoor areas.

A premier waterfront address at the heart of convenience.

Less units on the floor plate, more frontage instead of internal units, internal courtyards, more natural light and ventilation and green walls are all design changes being driven by the pandemic. “Common zones are being broken down into multiple zones rather than one big zone,” Mr Read says. “The cost of living has seen the demand for solar integration and natural

Health & Wellness Services

Sunshine Plaza

Coles & Woolworths

Kon-Tiki Business Centre

Maroochydore Beach

ventilation to reduce the need for air conditioning requirements,” he adds. The newest vertical retirement complex in Maroochydore, which is currently in the design phase and has in mind a younger entry age than has historically been the case, will have increased unit indoor and outdoor areas, flexibility in its larger open spaces and common areas. On the commercial front, due to the challenges around availability of building products, more thought has gone into how buildings are being constructed. BRD is also working into its new commercial designs more space in the workspace. “We are very aware of not having a call-centre type approach,” he says. His design team are working on larger workspaces and incorporating balconies to improve the quality of the staff’s working area.

Maroochydore City Centre

Goodlife Gym

Homemaker Centre

Located in an established masterplanned community, ‘Reﬂection Cove’ has been developed to capitalise on its magniﬁcent waterfront position and offers a peaceful oasis to call home. Surrounded by stunning landscaped gardens, boardwalks and water views, this exceptional lifestyle address provides a spectacular position of convenience, while central to the Sunshine Coast’s natural attractions and lifestyle amenities. 1 bed from $369,000

2 bed from $499,000

3 bed from $689,000

Enquiries John Stamp T 5406 9066 E info@reflectioncove.com | reflectioncove.com

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Maroochy River, Maroochy RSL, Ocean St. Dining & Entertainment Precinct are all within 2km walking distance.

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ELEVATION – STUNNING VIEWS – 5 MINUTES TO MALENY

PEACE AND PRIVACY ASSURED

Set high above a quiet street with stunning rural views this home is sure to impress. The 3087m2 (¾ acre) block has a perfect North East aspect. Single level, modern home, 2004 build. Spacious family room with separate lounge. The kitchen with ample stone bench space and walk in pantry opens to the dining area. Large main bedroom with new ensuite opens onto its own verandah with views. 4 bedrooms plus study. Remote double lock up garage + 6m x 6m workshop. Be quick!

This beautiful property is set in a tranquil, private location 10 minutes from Maleny’s Township. Enjoy winding down a sealed country lane and over the creek to arrive at your Country Retreat. The home is light and uplifting with 4 bedrooms, 3 with built in robes, office and modern bathroom a large lounge room. This country retreat offers a private and peaceful paradise. Additional features include a chook pen, garden shed, vegetable gardens and fruit orchard. This inviting property has an abundance of water and lots of native birds. PRICE Offers Above $780,000 Exclusive Agent Geoff Wells 0418 787 060 11/255 Witta Road, Witta www.malenyrealty.com.au / 20823068

PRICE $1,195,000 10 Lansdowne Rise, Maleny

Exclusive Agent Jess Luthje 0438 616 064 www.malenyrealty.com.au / 20813090

Acreage - 2 x Lots

315 Acres

BELLTHORPE BUSHLANDS

THE GORGE

464 Acres on Two Titles ... Lot 289: CG402 - 207 acres, Lot 2: RP128762 - 257 acres. Bordering the National Park with many species of native timber, rainforest and creeks in the gullies. Approximately 50 acres of Black Butt plantation. These adjoining titles have over 10 kms of fine weather roads and tracks that can be reopened to possible house site locations high on the ridge line with views to the Coast and Brisbane. Ideal for a private mountain get-a-way. For sale as one lot.

Lot 486 is 315 acres of Peaceful Bushlands High on the Bellthorpe Range. There are ridge-line sites with privacy suitable to build with range land views. The Mountain sides are covered by abundant native timbers plus patches of Piccabeen palms and rainforest trees in the gullies. There are 4 wheel drive tracks down to the creek on the Northern boundary and around the block. A rare opportunity to secure a sizable property with both some open grazing and passive income from the growing and harvesting of mature native hardwoods. PRICE Offers Above $1,000,000 Exclusive Agent Geoff Wells 0418 787 060 Lot 486 Goodla Road, Bellthorpe www.malenyrealty.com.au / 20816974

PRICE Offers Above $2,000,000 Lot 2 & 289 Bellthorpe West Range Road, Bellthorpe

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GENUINE CONNECTION AT HOME With a passion for going beyond the ‘sell’, HOME Sunshine Coast’s second sales hub welcomes candid conversation, open communication and genuine connection. Passionate about connecting people to homes that suit their lifestyle, this Buddina team of agents work together behind the scenes to make that happen as seamlessly as possible. Collaboration is what keeps HOME’s team at the top of their profession. There to make your real estate experience different, to make it better, the HOME Sunshine Coast sales hub strips away the usual property vernacular and focuses on

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delivering what’s most important to you. The HOME Sunshine Coast team recently hosted its office launch, as well as the auction for 16 Oomoo Street, Buddina. There was a great turnout from people within the Buddina community and the team thanks the locals who took the time to support the business. Agents Liam Toohey and Andrew Schofield achieved an amazing result for 16 Oomoo Street. The four-bedroom, two-bathroom home set a street record and sold for a whopping $1,625,000. Visit homesunshinecoast.com.au.

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117 TAYLORS ROAD, BUDERIM

4 BED

2 BATH

10 CAR

7221M 2

OPEN HOME: SAT OCTOBER 30TH AT 10-10:30AM PRICE: $1,795,000

THE ULTIMATE RAINFOREST RETREAT IN BUDERIM’S HEART...

First time oﬀered in 30 years, the home comprises four bedrooms, two bathrooms, study and two living areas ﬂowing out to generous undercover verandahs on each

Hidden away in the lush green countryside of beautiful Buderim, this 7221m parcel of

side, soaring cathedral ceilings, reverse cycle conditioning, ceiling fans, and full

land is framed by rainforest and natural bush and oﬀers a gentle, peaceful lifestyle

security screens with Tasmania oak benchtops, induction cooktop and pyrolitic oven

in absolute privacy, yet is only minutes to Buderim’s village, Sunshine Coast University

in the kitchen. Both downstairs bedrooms also ﬂow onto verandahs with a verdant

and our smorgasbord of schooling options. (Less than 15 mins to Mooloolaba beach).

picturesque outlook from every room.

e property is surrounded by 117 acres of neighbouring land , including 60 acres of

e land is a mixture of cleared and native bush with a spring fed creek that runs

conservation land as the Powerful Owl ‘Ninox’ family also reside here.

through the property all year round.

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this week’s auctions

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

Thurs Oct 28 5:30pm

Saturday 10am

Saturday 11am

Saturday 12pm

Open from 5pm 18 Tulong Court, Buderim Gregory Ward 0497 659 029

Open from 9:30am 26 Kiel Mountain Road, Woombye Dan Smith 0438 120 776 Drew Colliver 0417 467 737

Open from 10:30am 46a Country Road, Palmwoods Chevonne Rees 0473 810 820

Open from 11:30am 26 Dune Vista Drive, Bokarina Rowan Woodbine 0497 076 418

Open from 10:30am 10/26 Buderim Ave, Alexandra Headland Pam Thomas 0438 272 096

Open from 11:30am 9 Kookaburra Crescent, Bokarina Jus n Wijaya 0479 135 990

Saturday 12pm

Saturday 1pm

Open from 11:30am 1/71 Bradman Avenue, Maroochydore Dan Smith 0438 120 776 Drew Colliver 0417 467 737

Open from 12:30pm 7 Observa on Circuit, Nambour Kristy Cannon 0450 109 525

Thurs Nov 4 5pm

10/30 Esplanade Headland, Kings Beach Natascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970 Carola Drexel 0417 608 466

37 Bulcock Street, Caloundra Len Greedy 0401 691 807 Alan Gray 0414 894 084

6/22 Orvieto Terrace, Kings Beach Natascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970 Carola Drexel 0417 608 466

504/23 Canberra Terrace, Kings Beach Ray Daniels 0408 819 276 Linda Daniels 0412 072 805

13 Wa lefield Road, Li le Mountain Carol Carr 0435 807 324

23 Produc on Avenue, Warana Len Greedy 0401 691 807 Alan Gray 0414 894 084

2 Charles Street, Shelly Beach Andrew Garland 0403 851 777

15 Lang Street, Pelican Waters Rebecca Osenton 0427 462 764

Saturday 9am Sold prior to auction Open from 8:30am 61 Gallaghers Road, Tanawha

Saturday 10am Open from 9:30am 11 Richmond Place, Minyama Will Van den Dungen 0438 130 188

In Rooms, The Events Centre, Caloundra – Thursday, Nov 4 at 11am

Open from 9:30am 4/33-35 Broadwater Ave, Maroochydore Natalie Tink 0408 439 147 Mitch Sinclair 0439 206 626

Saturday 10:30am Open from 10am 10 Tyson Court, Buderim Kristy Cannon 0450 109 525

2/34 Queen Street, Kings Beach Natascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970 Carola Drexel 0417 608 466

6/68 Lower Gay Terrace, Caloundra Andrew Garland 0403 851 777

3 Derby Road, Moﬀat Beach Andrew Garland 0403 851 777 19 Edmund Street, Shelly Beach Andrew Garland 0403 851 777

ONLINE AUCTION 9/14-16 Maroubra Street Greg Clark 0418 239 067

Sold prior to auction 11/28 Victoria Terrace, Kings Beach Andrew Garland 0403 851 777

this week’s open homes & private inspections Alexandra Headland

Currimundi

Mons

10/26 Buderim Avenue

2 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 10:30-11am

3 Manna Place

3 bed 2 bath 4 car

Sat 1-1:30pm

353/180 Alexandra Parade

1 bed 1 bath 1 car

Thurs 4th 4-4:30pm

3 Manna Place

3 bed 2 bath 4 car

Sun 1-1:30pm

3 bed 2 bath 3 car

Sat 10-10:30am

7 Wilson Avenue

5 bed 3 bath 2 car

Fri 29th 1-1:30pm

7 Wilson Avenue

5 bed 3 bath 2 car

Sat 1-1:30pm

Bir nya

Diamond Valley

9/5 Aﬃnity Place

60 Andersen Road

2 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 1-1:30pm

1 Lilly Court

3 bed 2 bath 6 car

Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619

Bokarina

Eudlo

4 Oﬀshore Street

4 bed 2.5 bath 2 car Sat 11-11:30am

26 Dune Vista Drive

4 bed 3 bath 3 car

Sat 11:30am-12pm

Buddina 1 & 2/3 Minya Street

6 bed 2 bath 2 car

The Hedge - 5 Bermagui Crescent 3 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 10-10:30am Sat 12:30-1pm

Buderim

30 Sullivans Road

6 bed 3 bath 10 car Sat 3-4pm

8/55 Buderim Avenue 9/14-16 River Esplanade 3C/135 Parkyn Parade 71 Palm Drive 1001/29 First Avenue 202/3 Meta Street 3C/135 Parkyn Parade 8/55 Buderim Avenue

3 bed 2 bath 4 car

Sat 12-12:45pm

29 Amberjack Street 9 Karloo Court 4/60 Seriata Way

2/34 Queen Street

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Fri 29th 10-10:30am

6/22 Orvieto Terrace

3 bed 1 bath 1 car

Fri 29th 11-11:30am

Nambour

Kings Beach

2 Griﬃth Lane

4 bed 4 bath 2 car

Thurs 28th 4-4:30pm

504/23 Canberra Terrace

2 bed 2 bath 1 car

Fri 29th 11-11:30am

2 Lee Street

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Thurs 28th 5-5:30pm

10/30 Esplanade Headland

2 bed 2 bath 1 car

Fri 29th 12-12:30pm

18 Tulong Court

3 bed 3 bath 2 car

Thurs 28th 5-5:30pm

2/34 Queen Street

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am

8 Wian Street

3 bed 1 bath 1 car

Thurs 28th 5-5:30pm

504/23 Canberra Terrace

2 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 11-11:30am

50/83 Lindsay Road

2 bed 1 bath 1 car

Sat 9-9:45am

6/22 Orvieto Terrace

3 bed 1 bath 1 car

Sat 11-11:30am

99/83 Lindsay Road

2 bed 1 bath 1 car

Sat 9-9:45am

Li le Mountain

18 Tulong Court

4 bed 3 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am

10 Tyson Court

4 bed 2 bath 5 car

Sat 10-10:30am

13 Wa lefield Road

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 11-11:30am

8 Wian Street

3 bed 1 bath 1 car

Sat 10-10:45am

13 Wa lefield Road

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sun 11-11:30am

2 Miljee Court

3 bed 2 bath 4 car

Sat 10:30-11am

Maroochydore

2 Griﬃth Lane

4 bed 4 bath 2 car

Sat 11-11:30am

2/5 Maroochy Waters Drive

4 bed 3 bath 2 car

Sat 9-9:30am

3 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 9:30-10am

9 Tweedia Close 12 Fairmeadow Place 9 Tweedia Close 12 Fairmeadow Place 7 Observa on Circuit

46a Country road 5 Cobb & Co Lane

24 Oleander Drive

4 bed 2 bath 3 car

Sat 11-11:30am

2 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 11-11:45am

15/3 Highgate Place

2 bed 1.5 bath 1 car Sat 10-10:30am

27 Fielding Street

4 bed 3 bath 3 car

Sat 12-12:30pm

16 Broadwater Avenue

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 11-11:30am

19 Pummelo Circuit

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 1:30-2pm

8/40 Anzac Avenue

3 bed 1 bath 1 car

Sat 11-11:30am

2 Lee Street

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 2-2:30pm

9/14-16 Maroubra Street

2 bed 1 bath 1 car

Sat 11-11:30am

8/5-7 Hinkler Parade

2 bed 1.5 bath 1 car Sat 11-11:30am

15 Lang Street 8 Maclamond Drive

120 Sunshine Cove Way

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 11-11:30am

1/71 Bradman Avenue

3 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 11:30am-12pm

Shelly Beach

305/34 Fourth Avenue

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 11:30am-12pm

89 Tepequar Drive

3 bed 1 bath 2 car

Sat 12-12:30pm

55 Brodsea Avenue

2 bed 1 bath 3 car

Sat 1-1:30pm

305/34 Fourth Avenue

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Wed 3rd 4:30-5pm

288 Windsor Road

3 bed 1 bath 1 car

Sat 12-12:30pm

2 bed 2 bath 1 car

Fri 29th 10-10:30am

Caloundra 11/4 Maloja Avenue

94/57 Grand Parade

2 bed 1 bath 1 car

Fri 29th 10-10:30am

Minyama

11/4 Maloja Avenue

2 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 10-10:30am

11 Richmond Place

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 9:30-10am

6/68 Lower Gay Terrace

2 bed 1 bath 1 car

Sat 10-10:30am

3 Tivoli Crescent

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10:30-11am

19 Edmund Street 19 Edmund Street 2 Charles Street

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

Thurs 28th 5-5:30pm Thurs 28th 5-5:30pm Sat 10-10:30am Sat 10-10:30am Sat 12-12:30pm

7 bed 4 bath 8 car 4 bed 2 bath 2 car

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

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Ma hew McAuliﬀe 0412 111 608

2 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 1-1:30pm

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

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

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

Fri 29th 11-11:30am Sat 11-11:30am Sat 2-2:30pm

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 9-9:30am

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

Sat 11-11:30am Sat 1-1:30pm

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 9:30-10am

Sippy Downs

Moﬀat Beach

Warana 213 Nicklin Way 301 Nicklin Way

9/8 Memorial Avenue

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am

3 Derby Road

4 bed 3 bath 2 car

Fri 29th 12-12:30pm

Woombye

9/8 Memorial Avenue

3 bed 2 bath 2 car

Wed 3rd 4-4:30pm

3 Derby Road

4 bed 3 bath 2 car

Sat 12-12:30pm

26 Kiel Mountain Road

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Sat 10-10:30am Sat 1-1:30pm Jodi Price 0412 278 658

Pelican Waters

136 University Way

6/68 Lower Gay Terrace

Co on Tree

4 bed 2 bath 2 car 5 bed 2 bath 2 car 2 bed 1 bath 1 car

Parrearra

3/17 Amaroo Drive

5 bed 3.5 bath 4 car Sat 10-10:30am

Sat 9-9:30am Sat 9-9:30am Sat 10-10:30am Sat 11:30am-12pm Sat 12-12:30pm Sat 12-12:30pm Sat 12-12:30pm Wed 3rd 5-5:30pm

Parklands

24/59-63 Golf Links Road

143 Perwillowen Road

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

Palmwoods

4/33-35 Broadwater Avenue

Burnside

Sat 1-1:30pm Wed 3rd 12:30-1pm

Mountain Creek

Hunchy 99-131 Ratcliﬀe Road

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

Mooloolaba

Dicky Beach

Bli Bli

139 Vise Road 139 Vise Road

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Auction this week 3

18 Tulong Court, Buderim Tucked away in a peaceful quiet court this home is located in Buderim’s most sought after northern escarpment. Showcasing incredible panoramic ocean views from Alexandra Headland to Noosa! • Located within 5 mins drive to Buderim, 10 mins to Alexandra Headland beach • Spacious kitchen with walk-in pantry and dishwasher • 713sqm block with double remote garage and extra parking space

Aucঞon On site Thursday, October 28 at 5:30pm

Gregory Ward 0497 659 029

View Thursday, Oct 28 from 5pm

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Auction

7 Wilson Avenue, Dicky Beach

We are proud to offer ‘Trentham’ to the market for the first time in more than 64 years. This beautiful 1940’s-built beach home is blessed with amazing beach and ocean views and sits on a highly sought after 607m² allotment on the shore of ever-popular Dicky Beach. Beachfront does not come better than this located on a popular local surf break and a patrolled beach for year-round swimming with the bonus of cafés, restaurants, convenience store, bakery and a pet friendly beach a short stroll from your doorstep.

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5 • Rare opportunity in Caloundra’s premier beachfront location • Private beachfront allotment on the shore at ever-popular Dicky Beach • Hi-set 5 bedroom home with two self-contained levels for dual living • Showcasing immersive ocean views and direct access to Dicky Beach • Two car garage + off-street parking for an additional two vehicles • A short ‘beach’ walk to the Moffat Beach cafe and restaurant precinct

Aucঞon On site Sat, 6 Nov, 5pm

Andrew Garland 0403 851 777

View Fri 1-1:30pm Sat 1-1:30pm

• To be sold at auction

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28/143 Mooloolaba Esplanade Mooloolaba

• Beachfront location

• 149m2 fully furnished apartment

Peter King 0408 798 346

• North facing ocean views

• Spacious open plan living areas

94/57 Grand Parade Kawana Island

• Resort style complex w/ 2 pools, spa, sauna, gym, movie theatre and large covered BBQ area

• Pet friendly complex

• 2 carparks + large storage cage Blake Dein 0458 669 051 James Goldsworthy 0400 635 141

• Ducted A/C and fans throughout

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• Sensational complex living

Taylor Sierp 0402 318 443

• 2 bed, North facing unit

• Affordable Body Corporate fees

44/67 Regatta Boulevard Birtinya

• Large terrace balcony

• 2 secure basement carparks

Justin Wijaya 0479 135 990 Brent Higgins 0414 775 133

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• Master bedroom with water views, WIR and ensuite • Secure basement parking with storage • Affordable Body Corporate fees

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Taylor Sierp 0402 318 443

• Sought after location • Dual key investment - 1 x 2 bedroom unit and 1 x 1 bedroom unit • Outlook over Buderim and surrounds

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8115/11 Mooloolaba Esplanade Mooloolaba

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• Huge entry courtyard

James Goldsworthy 0400 635 141

• Spacious north facing balcony • 2 secure car spaces + storage cage

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Your Auction Specialists on the Sunshine Coast This year, we have held

140

5,872

AUCTIONS

BUYER INSPECTIONS

98.5%

5.5

SUCCESS RATE

REGISTERED BIDDERS ҐAverage)

2.48m

OVER RESERVE

James Goldsworthy Sales & Marketing Auctioneer

Ryan Bradeley Sales & Marketing

Dan McNamara Sales & Marketing

Will Van den Dungen Sales & Marketing

Jade Mooney Sales & Marketing

Simon Howe Sales & Marketing

Peter King Sales & Marketing

Brent Higgins Sales & Marketing Auctioneer

Adam Budd Sales & Marketing Auctioneer

Blake Dein Sales & Marketing

Ryan Cramer Sales & Marketing

Carla Lawson Sales & Marketing

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Fiona Rawson Sales & Marketing

Steven Allen Sales & Marketing

Taylor Sierp Sales & Marketing Auctioneer

One Team – Two Locations Ray White Mooloolaba | Ray White Kawana Waters mooloolaba.qld@raywhite.com.au 07 5444 3455

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Auction 6

30 Sullivans Road, Eudlo 33 acres of secluded paradise • Extensively renovated, high quality main residence with pool • Spacious 2 bedroom 2nd dwelling overlooking lake • 5 fenced paddocks, dam & creeks + 150m2 shed • 5 mins from Eudlo township – shops, school & railway line • Just 15 mins from Bruce Highway & 25 mins to Mooloolaba beach

Aucঞon On site Saturday, November 6 at 4pm View Saturday 3-4pm & Wed, Nov 3 4:30-5pm or by appointment

Dan Smith 0438 120 776 Drew Colliver 0417 467 737

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Auction 4

2 Griffith Lane, Buderim Hamptons Sophistication – This truly exquisite home on 799sqm, is the result of the perfect blend of Hamptons sophistication, colonial Queensland practicality and a prime north eastern escarpment location that showcases spectacular coastal views. High ceilings and voids give volume and space without losing its intimacy and cosy feel. Restrained minimalist colours of charcoal, white and timber are a classic; it’s a palette that will never go out of style.

Aucঞon On site Saturday, November 6 at 2pm View Thursday 4-4:30pm & Saturday 11-11:30am

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8 Wian Street, Buderim Prime Buderim Elegance & Style • Choice “On Top” living • Renovated in Vogue décor • Polished timber flooring • Sheltered North orientation • 607 sqm low maintenance level land • Room for caravan, pool or shedding

Aucঞon On site Saturday, November 13 at 11am View Thursday 5-5:30pm & Saturday 10-10:45am

Robert Horne 0429 508 705 Sally Horne 0409 561 638

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24/59 Golf Links Road, Buderim Inspiring ocean views to the South from Cape Moreton the whole way north past Alexandra Headland. Hinterland views from the entertaining terrace. • Unrivalled overall entitlement of 548m2 • Residence sized 254m2 internal floor plan • 236m2 of terrace • 58m2 rarely found triple garage and storage

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Brent Higgins 0414 775 133

Auc on On site Saturday, November 20 at 11am

Peter King 0408 798 346

View Saturday 11-11:30am

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3 Derby Road, Moﬀat Beach Move quickly to secure this inviting high-set brick home elevated to capture breezes and beach views north along Moffat & Dicky Beach to Point Cartwright and beyond. • Situated on an amazing 1,072m²* allotment in sought-after beachside community • Open plan living which spills out onto enclosed verandahs offering beautiful views • Large entertainment room with foldable walls, study, second living area + more • Easy side access to the large Colorbond double garage in the backyard • Moments from the soft sands of Shelly and Moffat Beach, cafés and restaurants

Auc on In Rooms, The Events Centre, Caloundra Thursday, Nov 4 at 11am View Fri & Sat 12-12:30pm

Andrew Garland 0403 851 777

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PROPERTY

PERFECT BEACH HOME Presented to the market is a rare opportunity to purchase two strata-titled duplexes in an unbeatable location – less than 150 metres to Alexandra Headland Beach. Nestled in the premier beachside precinct and both impeccably presented, these low maintenance homes deliver stylish and easy-care living across a single-level footprint. Ideally located in the desirable and prestigious Golden Triangle, with excellent amenities and lifestyle facilities within easy reach. Featuring sensational high ceilings, these properties are light, bright, inviting and take advantage of the spacious floorplan that incorporates three generously proportioned bedrooms, masters with ensuite and built in robe. This beautiful beachside dwelling is a must-see.

11 VICTOR STREET, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND 6 bed, 4 bath, 2 car Auction on site Saturday, October 30 at 11am Define Property 5478 2477 Ross Cattle 0410 625 758

Auction 8/51-55 Buderim Avenue, Mooloolaba • • • • • •

Walk to beautiful Mooloolaba beach, cafes North-facing, open-plan, ground floor unit Good-size courtyard perfect for pets/kids Master with ensuite, plenty natural light Plantation shutters, ceiling fans, new carpet Pool in complex, close to shops, bus stop

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9 Karloo Court, Mountain Creek • • • • • • •

Family friendly 2 large living zones, over 2 split levels High raked ceilings to enhance the renovation potential Inviting North Westerly aspect, wide sandy beach and boat ramp Direct access to Mooloolah River mouth and ocean Terrace off the master with stunning length of river views Riverfront land encompassing 723m2 site with 18.1m frontage 5 minutes to Mooloolaba, its pristine beach and world famous Esplanade

Aucঞon On site Saturday, November 6 at 10am

Brent Higgins 0414 775 133

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AUCTION ACTION

SIGHT UNSEEN STILL IN VOGUE IN REAL ESTATE CHASE Locals and interstate buyers continue to battle it out. WORDS: Tracey Johnstone. McNamara, while the other four registered on the day hadn’t seen the house or discussed its sale with Mr McNamara. It sold above reserve and under the hammer for $885,000. The house last sold in September 2019 for $630,000. “I was surprised by the sale price given both neighbouring homes recently sold for far less than today’s sale price,” Mr McNamara said on Saturday. The Ray White listed house at 8 Greenway Place in Mountain Creek

ADD WATER AND WIN It was a quieter Saturday than expected

for Next Property Group’s Richard Scrivener who had listed 9A Mooloolah Drive in Minyama. While there were two registered bidders, no bidding occurred for the five-bedroom home, which sits on a prestigious street, just back from the main canal. Straight after the auction, Mr Scrivener was able to secure the sale for $2.025 million to a local couple moving back from the waterfront, downsizing to enjoy the low maintenance house. But during last week, Mr Scrivener had his work cut out for him while he secured two major pre-auction unconditional sales. A three-bedroom Moffat Beach apartment, 1/29 Queen of Colonies Parade

he anticipated opening of the Queensland border has provided the opportunity for a Melbourne couple with a young family to buy sight unseen into Mountain Creek. After chasing several other Coast homes, the buyers of 8 Greenway Place were excited to have finally secured this house. Their original plan was to purchase a house and rent it out until the border opened. But now that border restrictions for fully vaccinated interstaters have been lifted, they will move to the Coast in time for Christmas. Seven bidders were chasing the spacious four-bedroom house with expansive outdoor living areas. Only three of them were known to Ray White agent Dan

with its north-facing ocean views, sold to a Brisbane buyer for $3.3 million. “It’s a fantastic result,” Mr Scrivener said. “It was bought from us in 2015 for $1.9 million.” There was plenty of buyer competition during the listing period, but the owner decided not to wait until the auction when he had a committed buyer in place. “In the most desirable street in Mooloolaba” said Mr Scrivener, the west-facing 9 Carwoola Crescent broke another local record. In a street where sales are rare, the four-bedroom house sold for $4 million. A local Mooloolaba couple, who wanted to be on the deep water side of the popular suburb, secured themselves a new family home. “They wanted to be there and weren’t prepared to lose it to anyone,” he said. The house was last sold under a year ago for $2.4 million.

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9 MANOR LANE, BUDERIM PASSED IN – 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, Prime Property, Brendan Southey 0417 633035, Bevan Horsnell 0412 512257 3 SETTLERS RIDGE, BUDERIM PASSED IN AT $2M 5 Bed, 3 Bath, 9 Cars, Ray White, Dan Smith 0438 120776, Drew Colliver 0417 467737 258 DULONG ROAD, DULONG PASSED IN AT $1.125M 6 Bed, 2 Bath, 3 Car, Ray White, Kathryn Willshire 0437 434648 22 SAINT QUENTIN AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $930,000 - 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, Ray White, Sarah-Louise Anderson 0418 200471

YOU DON’T ALWAYS NEED OCEAN Lakefront at Sippy Downs is clearly very popular, as six bidders chased the chance to secure 21 Fitzwilliam Street listed by Ray White agent Dallas Foster. “It’s the crème de la crème of real estate in Sippy Downs,” Ray White’s Mr Loiero said. The 20-year-old, four-bedroom project home with large outdoor entertaining areas and bushland nearby, sold under the hammer to a buyer from Sydney for $1.15 million.

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52 LARA DRIVE, BUDERIM SOLD FOR 1.7M 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2 Car, Home Sunshine Coast, Kate Jewry 0404 481916, Jess Ruskin 0407 231738

For anyone looking for a little bit of country while not going too far west, buying into Tanawha is possibly the best option. Selling agent Jack Loiero of Ray White says Tanawha has become quite popular because of its proximity to the beach and the CBD. “It’s one of the closest acreage suburbs to the beach,” he said. For two Brisbane bidders the expansive five-bedroom house at 2 Firetail Court presented the perfect solution for getting out of the big smoke and breathing in some clean country air. It sold under the hammer for $2.16 million. “It’s a good sale for an original property in Tanawha and a street record,” Mr Loiero added.

CBD HOT TIP Ray White’s Jason Mills has a hot tip for investors. He believes apartments such as the newly constructed 1401/1A Mungar Street in Maroochydore’s CBD, which he sold on Saturday under the hammer for $600,000 to a local resident, will in five years “go through the roof”. He said once people know confidently what is going to be built on the council land in front, interest in the building will head upwards.

22 Saint Quentin Avenue, Maroochydore 1401/1A MUNGAR STREET, MAROOCHYDORE SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $600,000 - 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car, Ray White, Jason Mills 0417 343289 21 ELIZA WAY, MAROOCHYDORE SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $915,000 - 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 2 Car, Ray White, Rowan Woodbine 0497 076418 9A MOOLOOLAH DRIVE, MINYAMA SOLD AFTER AUCTION FOR $2.025M 5 Bed, 4 Bath, 5 Car, Next Property Group, Loren Wimhurst 0415 380222, Richard Scrivener 0416 799188 506/29-37 FIRST AVENUE, MOOLOOLABA PASSED IN. LISTED FOR $829,000 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car, Ray White, Peter King 0408 798346 8 GREENWAY PLACE, MOUNTAIN CREEK SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $885,000 - 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, Ray White, Dan McNamara 0458 010889 31 STARKEY STREET, PALMWOODS SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $740,000 - 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, Ray White, Chevonne Rees 0473 810820 21 FITZWILLIAM DRIVE, SIPPY DOWNS SOLD UNDER HAMMER FOR $1.15M 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, Ray White, Dallas Foster 0426 817163 2 FIRETAIL COURT, TANAWAHA SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $2.16M 5 Bed, 3 Bath, 6 Car, Ray White, Jake Loiero 0448 000 933 myweeklypreview.com.au

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AUCTION

Alexandra Headland, 11 Victor Street

Scarce Multi Use Opportunity In Golden Location Presented to the market is a rare opportunity to purchase two strata-titled duplexes in an unbeatable location - less than 150m to Alexandra Headland beach. Nestled in the premier beachside precinct, both impeccably presented these low maintenance homes deliver stylish and easy-care living. • Unbeatable location less than 50m to Alexandra Headland beach • Featuring high ceilings capturing sea-breezes and sunlight • Each duplex features 3 generous bedrooms with built-in robes, masters with ensuite • Modern kitchens and roomy open plan living areas

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• Ducted air conditioning throughout • Secure remote entry gated carports + garden storage sheds • Walking distance to beach, cafés, bars and restaurants • Enviable investment, development opportunity or beachside dwelling

OPEN HOME: Saturday 30th Oct 10.30-11am AUCTION: On Site Saturday 30th Oct 11am AGENT: Ross Cattle 0410 625 758

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AUCTION

Maroochydore, 14 Larkin Street

Great Home, Investment or Future Development Potential

OPEN HOME: Saturday 30th Oct 2-2.30pm

Positioned in the biggest changing area of Maroochydore the limitless potential will overwhelm you, priced well for investors and ﬁrst home buyers there is miles of opportunity to improve and value ad or re-develop.

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• Open plan living and dining area • Functional kitchen • Separate lounge room • 3 large bedrooms with built-in robes

• Undercover patio • Single lock up remote entry garage • 700m2 block • Walking distance to the new CBD and Sunshine Plaza

AUCTION: On Site Saturday 20th Nov at 12pm AGENT: Ross Cattle 0410 625 758

Forest Glen, 53 Bristlebird Circuit

AUCTION

Fantastic Opportunity To Secure A Large Family Home In Forest Pines Welcome home to your quiet community in Forest Pines estate, set peacefully at the foothills of Buderim. This boutique sized estate is a popular family friendly community and is nestled amongst natural bushland. Offering outstanding lifestyle appeal in sought after Forest Glen this expansive home offers thoughtfully designed interiors and contemporary family living. Quality construction and top appointments throughout make this an excellent purchase for the astute buyer seeking an established as new home in a fantastic location.

OPEN HOME: Saturday 30th Oct 3-3.30pm VIEW AT: www.deﬁneproperty.com.au AUCTION: On Site Saturday 20th Nov at 2pm AGENT: Ross Cattle 0410 625 758

Maroochydore, 2/22 Radiata Drive

AUCTION

Functional, Low Maintenance Living In The Heart Of Maroochydore Located in the heart of Maroochydore, this large family friendly townhouse style duplex has lots to offer. With a functional ﬂoorplan, the master bedroom is located downstairs with ensuite, ensuring effortless low maintenance living. • Open planned kitchen, living and dining area with air conditioning • Kitchen has great bench space and cupboard storage • Outdoor undercover area perfect for entertaining friends and family • Storage cupboard under the stairs • Large master bedroom with built-in wardrobe and ensuite

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OPEN HOME: Saturday 30th Oct 10-10.30am VIEW AT: www.deﬁneproperty.com.au AUCTION: On Site Saturday 6th Nov at 11am AGENT: Greg Turnbull 0499 455 574

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AUCTION

Alexandra Headland, 10 Crystal Waves Place

Alex Shores Expansive Master Built Home Just a 400 metre stroll to the soft sand at Alexandra Headland Beach. This majestic entertainer’s oasis has been designed and constructed to create a truly unique lifestyle. With multiple light-ﬁlled living areas and ample outdoor space, it’s a family oasis in a premium location. • Positioned on a prime elevated position in Alexandra Headland • Five bedrooms and 5 bathrooms spread over two levels • Multiple light-ﬁlled living areas and sprawling outdoor entertaining areas • Additional separate kitchen & living area offering dual living opportunity

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• Enormous master suite with walk-in robe, ensuite and ocean outlook • 2 car garage with additional storage • Crystal blue swimming pool • Low maintenance landscaped gardens

OPEN HOME: Saturday 30th Oct 1-1.30pm AUCTION: On Site Saturday 20th Nov 11.00am AGENT: Ross Cattle 0410 625 758

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AUCTION

Mudjimba, 749 & 751 David Low Way

Not One... But Two Beachside Location Homes!

OPEN HOME: Saturday 30th Oct 12-12.30pm

These properties can be purchased individually or together so register your interest quick! With the opportunity to occupy or invest, these properties are offering a great lifestyle just minutes to Mudjimba and Marcoola beaches, as well as future development potential. 749 DAVID LOW WAY: • 546m2 block • 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car • Expansive open plan living area

751 DAVID LOW WAY: • 546m2 block • 6 bed, 2 bath, 2 carport • In ground concrete swimming pool

VIEW AT: www.deﬁneproperty.com.au AUCTION: On Site Saturday 13th Nov 12pm AGENT: Greg Turnbull 0499 455 574 Blake Primrose 0400 841 488

Mooloolaba, 37/13 Mooloolaba Esplanade

AUCTION

Peninsular -North Facing Beachfront Terrace Treasure! This iconic Mooloolaba landmark has long been regarded as the best positioned resort on Mooloolaba beach. Absolutely oceanfront opposite the steps to the beach and life guard patrolled area. Rarely does a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment become available, particularly one with 78m2 of private and exclusive use terrace! This glorious apartment in the Mudjimba Tower is orientated North and is positioned absolutely front and centre to the beach. The Peninsular Beachfront Resort facilities are ﬁrst class, with full size Tennis Court, Gym, large heated Pool, Spa, Sauna, and BBQ.

OPEN HOME: Sat 30th & Sun 31st Oct 11-11.30am VIEW AT: www.deﬁneproperty.com.au AUCTION: On Site Saturday 20th Nov at 1pm AGENT: Grant Whisker 0415 856 575

Mooloolaba, 806/25 First Avenue

AUCTION

Modern Coastal Living Just Steps From The Beach! Unsurpassed in quality, style and location is this lovely apartment positioned on the 8th ﬂoor of the ever popular and ultra-modern First Light building on First Avenue. Apartment 806 features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and offers a total of 80m2 of modern coastal living. From the moment you walk through the door your eye is drawn across the living space to the large balcony. The slices of ocean view will remind you just how close you are to Mooloolaba beach. Apartment 806 has been owner occupied and presents immaculately.

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AUCTION

Warana, 147/2 Melody Court

North Aspect Villa With Water Views

OPEN HOME: Saturday 30th Oct 1-1.30pm

Ease into this low maintenance villa that boasts a northern aspect with expansive water views. Sit back and relax in your enclosed patio area and take in the glorious views of the canal waterway. Situated within one of the Sunshine Coast’s most lifestyle orientated regions.

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• Enclosed patio entertaining area • Short walk to shopping, restaurants, cafés, transport • Set in the sought after Palms complex offering low body corporate fees • Single lock up garage

AGENT: Scott Henshaw 0492 938 947

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• Well presented 2 bedroom north facing Villa • Spacious, tiled air conditioned living area • Generous sized bedrooms with built in robe • Large atrium dining room

AUCTION: On Site Saturday 6th Nov 2pm

AUCTION

Alexandra Headland, 14/146 Alexandra Parade

Ocean Views In A Prime Location

OPEN HOME: Saturday 30th Oct 9.30-10am

Apartments of this calibre are tightly held for good reason. Situated on the second level, with ocean views across to the iconic Alex Heads Beach. Located in a position where you can take advantage of the exquisite lifestyle the Sunshine Coast has to offer.

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• 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 car space • Spacious open plan living • Designed to capture the spectacular ocean outlook • Central Alexandra Headland location

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• Easy stroll to Alexandra Headland and Mooloolaba Esplanade • Leave the car at home ... walk, cycle or jog • Enjoy the ultimate Sunshine Coast lifestyle is literally on your doorstep • Perfect investment or holiday home

AUCTION: On Site Saturday 30th Oct 10am AGENT: Scott Henshaw 0492 938 947

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START A NEW LIFE IN BEAUTIFUL MALENY

ide, landscaped streets, clean air and large, roomy allotments are just part of the appeal of an exciting new residential community about to take shape on the outskirts of iconic Maleny. The first stage of The Enclave Maleny, comprising 63 large blocks to the southeast of Maleny, has just been released. Prices for the lots, ranging in size from 800sqm to 1728sqm, start at $499,000. Close to primary and high schools and within walking distance of the popular village centre, The Enclave Maleny is one of the last remaining sites suitable for residential development in Maleny. It will appeal to buyers seeking the tranquillity and space of country living, while remaining part of a thriving, cosmopolitan community, close to shops and amenities. Sales agent Cathie Price says premium residential land was becoming very scarce on the Sunshine Coast. “This is a very limited opportunity to secure an idyllic hinterland lifestyle, with convenient access to services,” she says. “The Enclave Maleny is a place for those who want to live the good life in an ideally positioned country setting,” she

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says. “The blocks are generously sized and the surroundings are just beautiful.” The site was part of a dairy farm owned and operated by the Hopper family since 1948. “With its roots firmly planted in the rich history of the area, The Enclave Maleny is growing towards its own exciting future,” Ms Price says. The Enclave Maleny has a 56m frontage to Bunya Street, is close to Maleny Golf Club, and within walking distance of the

shops, cafes and local services of the Maleny village centre. It is surrounded by beautiful hillside views, riverside walking tracks and mountain bike trails. The Enclave Maleny has been developed by Sunshine Coast company, RM Developments, whose directors are locals Remi Rafter and Josh Myers. Mr Rafter says the new residential estate embodies the Sunshine Coast’s hinterland lifestyle.

“We have a passion and a vision for creating places with a strong sense of community, places that cater for modern lifestyles, and where residents’ most important investment is protected,” he says. Mr Myers says some of the blocks are three times bigger than suburban home sites. The Enclave Maleny, which includes 1.2km of tree-lined streets, will be delivered in five stages, with the initial six lots available in stage one selling now. The historic town of Maleny, popular with painters, writers, sculptors and artisans, is situated on the Blackall Range 95km north of Brisbane, and just over 30 minutes from the Sunshine Coast beaches. For more information visit theenclavemaleny.com.au or contact sales agent Cathie Price on 0413 068 602.

AT A GLANCE The Enclave, Maleny Where: 57 Bunya Street, Maleny. Price: From $499,000 Contact: Cathie Price 0413 068 602 theenclavemaleny.com.au

BUDERIM 19 Hermitage Court

BUDERIM FAMILY OASIS Situated at the end of a quiet, secluded cul-de-sac is this fabulous family home. 19 Hermitage Court, Buderim is ready to move in to. Investors and families alike will be drawn to all this property has to offer. A well-designed brick veneer home boasting four bedrooms, two bathrooms, spacious living areas and a double lockup garage.

Your own private back yard is a tropical oasis designed for indoor, outdoor cohesion so you can entertain while feeling like you’re on a holiday! 19 Hermitage is perfect as is but also has the bones and great floor plan for you to take it to the next level.

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Auction On site 7th Nov 2021 at 10am View: Saturday & Sunday 11-11.30am Contact: Minka Jenkins 0488 550 063 Lachlan Hollyoak 0497 666 399

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JEWEL IN THE CROWN – MOFFAT BEACH STUNNER – GET IN QUICK BEFORE IT’S GONE! 1/29 Queen of Colonies Parade, Moffat Beach Rarely will you ﬁnd an opportunity like this one. With architecture designed by world renowned Harry Siedler, Unit 1/29 Queen of Colonies Parade is tightly held real estate and for very good reason. The location of this unique property is outstanding with some of the most stunning northerly ocean views. Held for many years, the current owner has decided it is time to move on and offer this stunning property to the next lucky owner. Book your private inspection before it’s too late!

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Enviable location Walk to cafés and shops 3 large bedrooms Stunning pool Architectural design Large open plan living

Auction: Cancelled - Sold Prior

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AUCTION

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CHARMING RIVERFRONT HOME – PRESTIGIOUS MOOLOOLABA LOCATION 9 Carwoola Crescent, Mooloolaba This is your opportunity to secure a home in one of the best waterfront locations on the Sunshine Coast. Sitting proudly on 728m2 at the northern end, 9 Carwoola Crescent exudes charm and the essence of a family home. With direct ocean access the property is perfect for boating enthusiasts, allowing you to embrace and enjoy all recreational water activities. Within walking distance to the heart of Mooloolaba, the patrolled beach and an abundance of restaurants and cafés are only minutes away.

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Prestigious location Private pontoon and jetty Walk to the beach Charming family home Great schools nearby Quiet location

Auction: Cancelled - Sold Prior

Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222 Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188

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AUCTION NORTH FACING WITH 32M OF DEEPWATER FRONTAGE IN HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER MINYAMA 13 Myoora Court, Minyama Held since 2008, this is a fantastic and rare opportunity to own a north facing 797m2 fan block in tightly held Minyama. The home is ready for a renovation, or you could remove the current property and build your very own dream home. The current owners have decided it is time to sell and it won’t be on the market for long. The home has excellent access to the ocean and is situated on the main canal with your own pontoon and jetty.

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Stunning location White sandy beach from the deck Close to SCUH Great schools close by Walk to local cafés & shops

Auction: Saturday 20th November at 10am Onsite Inspect: Saturday 30th October 1-1:30pm Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

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MARKET TRACKER Properties recently sold on the Coast: 16 MARY CAIRNCROSS AVENUE, MALENY $1,150,000 / 5 bed, 3 bath, 3 car Maleny Realty, Jess Luthje 71 ST QUENTIN AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE $780,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car Prime Property Sunshine Coast, Benjamin Cronin 4 DREAM COURT, NAMBOUR $545,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Remax Property Sales, Toby Morrin

4/15-17 Juan Street, Alexandra Headland

9 PAYNTERS POCKET AVENUE, PALMWOODS $765,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 3 car Property Lane Realty, Athena Law 22 SELKIRK WAY, PEREGIAN SPRINGS $1,125,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Prime Property Sunshine Coast, Cameron Groer 32 COOMAROO CRESCENT, MINYAMA $3,500,000 / 4 bed, 4 bath, 2 car Waterfront Agents, Trevor Martin 16 KUMBADA PLACE, MINYAMA $3,700,000 / 3 bed, 3 bath, 3 car Waterfront Agents, Trevor Martin

6/38B KING STREET, KINGS BEACH $770,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car HOME Sunshine Coast, Kate Jewry & Andrew Schofield 4/98 ESPLANADE, GOLDEN BEACH $615,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White Caloundra, Ray Daniels & Linda Daniels 31 LOCKE CRESCENT, BARINGA $620,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White Caloundra, Meryl Robins 7 BILENDA CLOSE, BEERWAH $725,000 / 5 bed, 3 bath, 3 car Adams & Jones Property Specialists, Karen Jones 6/4 BENNETT STREET, MOFFAT BEACH $950,000 / 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Adams & Jones Property Specialists, Karen Jones 5 WATTLEBIRD PLACE, BLI BLI $940,000 / 4 bed, 3 bath, 3 car Ray White Bli Bli, Natasha Hackenberg 4/15-17 JUAN STREET, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND $985,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Next Property Group, Carmel La Macchia

9 Paynters Pocket Avenue, Palmwoods 4 MOOLOOLA DRIVE, MINYAMA $2,000,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car Waterfront Agents, Trevor Martin 29 PACIFIC BOULEVARD, BUDDINA $3,000,000 / 5 bed, 4 bath, 2 car Waterfront Agents, Trevor Martin 9 JESSICA BOULEVARD, MINAYAMA $2,300,000 / 5 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Waterfront Agents, Trevor Martin

66 MANSELL STREET, MERIDAN PLAINS $495,000 / 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White Caloundra, Carol Carr 112 PACIFIC BOULEVARD, BUDDINA $3,275,000 / 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Next Property Group, Loren Wimhurst & Richard Scrivener 15 PACIFIC BOULEVARD, BUDDINA $4,775,000 / 4 bed, 4 bath, 3 car Next Property Group, Loren Wimhurst & Richard Scrivener

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8 WAIMEA COURT, MOUNTAIN CREEK $1,050,000 / 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Next Property Group, Loren Wimhurst & Richard Scrivener

68 REFLECTION CRESCENT, BIRTINYA $1,100,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Next Property Group, Loren Wimhurst & Richard Scrivener

8 BRIBE PLACE, MOUNTAIN CREEK $855,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Next Property Group, Courtney McGuirk

22/1 POINSETTIA COURT, MOOLOOLABA $585,000 / 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Next Property Group, Stephen McMillan

24 HIGHGROVE CIRCUIT, PEREGIAN SPRINGS $895,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Next Property Group, Melissa Schembri

43 TOYNE STREET, BARINGA $787,500 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White Caloundra, Natascha Drexel-Munro & Carola Drexel

11/106 ANN STREET, KALLANGUR $330,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Ray White Caloundra, Natascha Drexel-Munro & Carola Drexel

6/4-6 ORVIETO TERRACE, KINGS BEACH $962,900 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White Caloundra, Natascha Drexel-Munro & Carola Drexel

2 PINANGA PLACE, LITTLE MOUNTAIN $827,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White Caloundra, Carol Carr 1/24 BINGERA TERRACE, CALOUNDRA $640,000 / 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Ray White Caloundra, Donna Sheen 907/38 MAHOGANY DRIVE, PELICAN WATERS $620,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White Caloundra, Tom Garland 1 ST HELENA STREET, LITTLE MOUNTAIN $751,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White Caloundra, Carol Carr 22 BUTCHERBIRD CRESCENT, BLI BLI $950,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White Bli Bli, Natasha Hackenberg 20 AQUILA COURT, BLI BLI $1,075,000 / 5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Ray White Bli Bli, Natasha Hackenberg 11 WHITECROSS ROAD, BLI BLI $1,020,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 4 car Ray White Bli Bli, Natasha Hackenberg 38 RIGBY STREET, NAMBOUR $590,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Ray White Bli Bli, Kathy Mulheron 1/11 RIDGE ROAD, MAROOCHYDORE $635,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Next Property Group, Courtney McGuirk

907/38 Mahogany Drive, Pelican Waters 1/1 LEVUKA AVENUE, KINGS BEACH $600,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Ray White Caloundra, Natascha Drexel-Munro & Carola Drexel 519A DIDDILLIBAH ROAD, DIDDILLIBAH $2,250,000 / 5 bed, 4 bath, 6 car Ray White Bli Bli, Tony Bennett 92 WILLIS ROAD, BLI BLI $630,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Ray White Bli Bli, Natasha Hackenberg 16 OOMOO STREET, BUDDINA $1,625,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car HOME Sunshine Coast, Liam Toohey & Andrew Schofield 16 MOONDARRA CRESCENT, MOOLOOLABA $1,680,000 / 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car HOME Sunshine Coast, Kate Jewry & Jay Sherwell *As supplied by contributing real estate agencies

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TV GUIDE

ABC TV (CH2)

SEVEN (CH6)

NINE (CH8)

TEN (CH5)

SBS (CH3)

FRIDAY

6pm The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.30 Annika. (M) The body of a scientist is found in a loch. 9.20 Miniseries: The Accident. (M) Part 2 of 4. 10.05 Talking Heads. (M) 10.50 ABC Late News.

6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE Hacksaw Ridge. (2016) (MA15+) Andrew Garﬁeld, Sam Worthington. A conscientious objector becomes a medic. 11.15 To Be Advised.

6pm News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Marley & Me. (2008) (PG) Owen Wilson. A married couple adopt a labrador puppy. 10.50 MOVIE The Big Sick. (2017) (M)

6.30pm The Project. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) Guests include Billy Connolly. 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.30 Just For Laughs. (MA15+) Hosted by Tommy Little. 10.30 Melbourne Cup Carnival Preview Show. 11.00 The Project.

6pm Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Legends Of The Pharaohs: Mystery Of The Great Pyramid. (PG) 8.30 Titanic’s Lost Evidence. A look at the sinking of the Titanic. 10.00 Hindenburg: The New Evidence. (PG)

SATURDAY

6pm Monty Don’s French Gardens. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Grantchester. (PG) Leonard prepares to stand trial. 8.20 Shetland. (M) Perez feels time is running out. 9.20 Fires. (M) The ﬁre fronts join up creating a megaﬁre. 10.10 Call The Midwife. (PG)

6pm Seven News. 7.00 MOVIE Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix. (2007) (PG) Daniel Radcliffe. Harry returns for his ﬁfth year at Hogwarts. 9.45 MOVIE Logan. (2017) (MA15+) Hugh Jackman, Dafne Keen. A mutant tries to protect a young fugitive.

6pm Nine News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. (2018) (PG) Amanda Seyfried. 9.40 MOVIE Pitch Perfect 3. (2017) (M) Anna Kendrick. 11.35 MOVIE 40 Days And 40 Nights. (2002) (M)

6pm Making It Australia. 7.30 To Be Advised. 8.30 Ambulance. (PG) Paramedics attend a cocaine binge, a trafﬁc collision and an accident involving a cherry picker. 9.30 Ambulance. (M) The ambulance service answers calls. 10.30 To Be Advised.

6.30pm SBS World News. 7.30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (M) 8.30 Dambusters With Dan Snow. (PG) Part 3 of 3. 9.25 The Secret Life Of Lighthouses. (PG) Part 2 of 3. 10.20 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M)

SUNDAY

6.30pm Back Roads. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Restoration Australia: The Lawns. (PG) 8.40 Fires. The ﬁres continue burning. 9.35 We Hunt Together. (MA15+) Freddy and Baba get trapped in a cottage. 10.20 Stateless. (M)

6pm Seven News. 7.00 7NEWS Spotlight: Alex “Chumpy” Pullin. 8.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) Tests on a man’s bag return a positive swab. 8.30 Grace. (MA15+) Grace investigates two murders. 10.30 Criminal Confessions. (M)

6pm Nine News. 7.00 The Block. (PG) 8.30 60 Minutes. 9.30 Nine News Late. 10.00 The First 48: Deadly Morning. (M) 11.00 Cold Case: New Leads Wanted. (M) 11.50 Chicago Med. (MA15+)

6.30pm The Sunday Project. 7.30 Celebrity MasterChef Australia. Celebrities ﬂex their culinary skills. 9.00 CSI: Vegas. (MA15+) Internal Affairs questions Grissom and Sara. 10.00 FBI. (M) The team welcomes a new member. 11.00 The Sunday Project.

6.30pm SBS World News. 7.30 Inside Central Station: Mardi Gras. (M) Narrated by Shane Jacobson. 8.30 Australia Uncovered: Incarceration Nation. (M) Examines Australia’s justice system. 10.05 Marry Me, Marry My Family. (M) Part 1 of 3.

MONDAY

6pm The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program. 9.15 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 The Detectives. (M)

6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Big Brother VIP. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 9.30 MOVIE The Meg. (2018) (M) Jason Statham, Li Bingbing. Scientists encounter a giant shark. 11.45 The Goldbergs. (PG)

6pm Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Parental Guidance. (PG) Hosted by Allison Langdon. 9.00 Love Island Australia. (M) Hosted by Sophie Monk. 10.00 Kath & Kim. (PG) 11.10 Nine News Late. 11.40 New Amsterdam. (M)

6.30pm The Project. 7.30 Celebrity MasterChef Australia. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 9.40 Melbourne Cup Preview Show. 10.40 To Be Advised. 11.40 The Project.

6pm Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Britain’s Most Historic Towns. (PG) 8.30 Saved By A Stranger. (M) Part 4 of 4. 9.30 The Best Of 24 Hours In Emergency: World’s Collide. (M) 10.25 SBS News.

TUESDAY

6pm The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.05 The Greek Islands With Julia Bradbury: Rhodes. 8.30 Going Country. (M) Part 1 of 2. 9.25 Just Between Us: Family Is What You Make It. Part 2 of 2. 10.35 ABC Late News.

6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Big Brother VIP. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 9.00 Conjoined Twins. (PG) Explores the world of conjoined twins. 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 The Goldbergs. (PG)

6pm Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Parental Guidance. (PG) 8.40 Love Island Australia. (M) Hosted by Sophie Monk. 9.40 Travel Guides. (PG) 10.40 Nine News Late. 11.10 Damian Lewis: Spy Wars: A Perfect Traitor. (M)

6.30pm The Project. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PG) 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (M) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 9.25 MOVIE Ride Like A Girl. (2019) (PG) Teresa Palmer, Sam Neill. The story of jockey Michelle Payne. 11.25 The Project.

6pm Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Great Canadian Railway Journeys. (PG) 8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 The Feed. 10.30 SBS News.

WEDNESDAY

6pm The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 Gruen. Presented by Wil Anderson. 9.05 Frayed. 9.50 Back. (M) 10.20 To Be Advised.

6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Big Brother VIP. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 9.00 America’s Got Talent. (PG) Hosted by Terry Crews. 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Chicago Fire. (M)

6pm Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Parental Guidance. (PG) 8.40 Love Island Australia. (M) Hosted by Sophie Monk. 9.40 Botched: Obsessed. (M) A countdown of obsessed patients. 10.40 Nine News Late. 11.10 Pearson. (M)

6.30pm The Project. 7.30 The Bachelorette Australia. Hosted by Osher Günsberg. 8.40 Miniseries: Lie With Me. (M) Part 1 of 4. 9.40 Bull. (M) Bull faces uncertainty in court. 11.40 The Project.

6pm Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Michael Mosley: Truth About Sleep. 8.35 Michael Palin In North Korea. Part 1 of 2. 9.30 Before We Die. (MA15+) 10.25 SBS News.

THURSDAY

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6pm The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 George Floyd: A Killing That Shook The World. 8.30 Q+A. Interactive public affairs program. 9.35 To Be Advised. 10.25 You Can’t Ask That. (M)

6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Home And Away. 8.30 America’s Got Talent. (PG) Hosted by Terry Crews. 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 World’s Deadliest Weather: Caught On Camera. (PG)

6pm Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (M) 8.30 Paramedics. (M) 9.30 Love Island Australia. (M) 10.30 Love Island Australia Afterparty. (MA15+) 11.00 Nine News Late. 11.30 The Fix. (M)

6.30pm The Project. 7.30 The Bachelorette Australia. Hosted by Osher Günsberg. 8.40 Gogglebox. Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows. 9.40 To Be Advised. 10.40 Blue Bloods. 11.30 The Project.

6pm Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Coastal Devon & Cornwall With Michael Portillo. (PG) 8.30 Red Election. (MA15+) Adam’s marriage is under strain. 9.30 The Man Putin Couldn’t Kill. A look at Alexei Navalny’s poisoning.

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TV GUIDE

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6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Border Security: Int. (PG) 8.30 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. (M) 9.30 Billy Connolly: The Ultimate World Tour. (PG) 10.30 Mighty Ships. (PG) 11.40 Super Garden.

7.30pm MOVIE A Good Day To Die Hard. (2013) (M) Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney, Sebastian Koch. 9.30 MOVIE Django Unchained. (2012) (MA15+) Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio.

5.30pm The Secret Life Of The Zoo. (PG) 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Saved & Remade. 8.30 MOVIE Never Say Never Again. (1983) (M) Sean Connery. 11.10 Heartbeat. (M)

6pm JAG. (PG) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 11.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M)

6pm Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 9.30 Movie Night In: Viewer’s Choice. 11.30 The Big Bang Theory. (M)

7pm MOVIE The Golden Compass. (2007) (PG) Nicole Kidman. 9.15 MOVIE Snow White And The Huntsman. (2012) (M) Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth. 11.40 Malcolm. (PG)

SURF REPORT

6.30pm Crufts Dog Show. (PG) 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Super Garden. (PG)

6pm Supercars C’ship. Round 8. Sydney SuperNight. Race 20. 7.30 MOVIE Alita: Battle Angel. (2019) (M) 10.05 MOVIE Hitman: Agent 47. (2015) (MA15+) 12.05am Collectables Guru.

7.30pm MOVIE Jurassic World. (2015) (M) Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Ty Simpkins. 9.55 MOVIE The Legend Of Tarzan. (2016) (M) Alexander Skarsgård, Margot Robbie.

4.35pm MOVIE The Bridge At Remagen. (1969) (PG) 7pm MOVIE A View To A Kill. (1985) (PG) Roger Moore. 9.40 MOVIE The Living Daylights. (1987) (PG) Timothy Dalton, Maryam d’Abo.

6.30pm Scorpion. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans. (M) 10.20 MacGyver. (M) 11.20 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (MA15+)

6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.40 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.20 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 9.45 2 Broke Girls. (M)

SUNDAY

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Compass. (PG) 8.30 Louis Theroux: The Ultra Zionists. (M) 9.30 Australian Made. (M) 10.55 Big Deal. (M) 11.50 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.

7pm Border Security. (PG) 8.30 Extreme Railways. (PG) 9.30 Mighty Trains. (PG) 10.30 QE2: The World’s Greatest Cruise Ship. (PG) 11.30 Britain’s Busiest Airport: Heathrow. (PG)

7.30pm MOVIE Suicide Squad. (2016) (M) Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Jared Leto. 10.00 MOVIE Justice League. (2017) (M) Ben Afﬂeck, Gal Gadot. 12.25am Highway Thru Hell. (PG)

7pm MOVIE The Addams Family. (1991) (PG) 9.00 MOVIE Addams Family Values. (1993) (PG) Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia. 11.00 MOVIE Halloween. (2018) (MA15+)

5.05pm MOVIE What Did You Do In The War, Daddy? (1966) (PG) 7.30pm Agatha Raisin. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Licence To Kill. (1989) (M) Timothy Dalton, Carey Lowell. 11.10 Heartbeat. (MA15+)

6pm JAG. (PG) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 9.25 Star Trek: Discovery. (M) 10.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 11.20 48 Hours. (M)

6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.40 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 8.30 The Neighborhood. (PG) 9.30 2 Broke Girls. (M)

MONDAY

7pm Children’s Programs. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 To Be Advised. 8.30 Rise Of The Animals. 9.35 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.20 Doctor Who. 11.05 To Be Advised.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 8.30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (MA15+) 10.30 Cold Case. (M)

6pm American Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 American Pickers. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Terminator 2. (1991) (M) Linda Hamilton. 11.20 MOVIE Out For Justice. (1991) (MA15+)

6pm The Nanny. (PG) 6.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. (PG) 7.00 That ’70s Show. (PG) 7.30 RBT. (PG) 8.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 Stunt Science. (MA15+) 11.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. (PG)

5.30pm The Secret Life Of The Zoo. (PG) 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Poirot. (PG) 8.40 MOVIE GoldenEye. (1995) (PG) Pierce Brosnan. 11.20 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (M)

6pm JAG. (PG) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. (M)

6pm Friends. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.00 The Unicorn. (PG) 11.30 Friends. (PG)

7pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.10 Ghosts. 9.40 This Time With Alan Partridge. 10.10 Frayed.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG) 8.30 Lewis. (M) 10.30 Without A Trace. (M)

6pm American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (M) 9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG) 10.30 Outback Truckers. 11.30 Detroit Steel.

6pm The Nanny. (PG) 6.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. (PG) 7.00 That ’70s Show. (PG) 7.30 Tennis. Billie Jean King Cup. Australia v Belgium. From O2 Arena, Prague, Czech Republic.

5.30pm The Secret Life Of The Zoo. (PG) 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. (M) 8.40 MOVIE Tomorrow Never Dies. (1997) (M) 11.05 MOVIE The Equalizer. (2014) (M)

6pm JAG. (PG) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Blue Bloods. (M) 10.25 NCIS: New Orleans. (M)

6pm Friends. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.30 Mom. (M) 11.35 Frasier. (PG)

7pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Art Works. 9.00 Last Man Standing: Suge Knight And The Murders Of Biggie & Tupac.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG) 8.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (M) 10.30 Miranda. (PG) 11.10 What A Carry On! (PG) 11.45 Bones. (MA15+)

6pm American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.30 Storage Wars. (PG) 9.30 Desert Collectors. (PG) 10.30 Storage Wars: NY. 11.30 Hardcore Pawn.

6pm The Nanny. 6.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 7.00 That ’70s Show. 7.30 MOVIE Deepwater Horizon. (2016) (M) 9.30 MOVIE The Net. (1995) (M) 11.50 3rd Rock From The Sun.

5.30pm The Secret Life Of The Zoo. (PG) 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 MOVIE The World Is Not Enough. (1999) (M) Pierce Brosnan. 11.15 House. (M)

6pm JAG. (PG) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 11.15 MacGyver. (M)

6pm Friends. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.55 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 9.20 2 Broke Girls. (M)

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 Gruen. 10.15 Doctor Who. 11.05 You Can’t Ask That.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. (M) 8.30 Inspector Morse. (M) 10.50 Murdoch Mysteries. (M) 11.50 Father Brown. (M)

6pm American Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE Prometheus. (2012) (M) 10.00 MOVIE Alien Vs Predator. (2004) (M) 12am Storage Wars: TX. (PG) 12.30 Road Hauks.

6pm The Nanny. (PG) 6.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. (PG) 7.00 That ’70s Show. (PG) 7.30 Survivor 41. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Die Another Day. (2002) (M) 11.10 Cosentino: The Elements. (M)

5.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 6.30pm Death In Paradise. (PG) 7.30 Tennis. Billie Jean King Cup. Australia v Belarus. From O2 Arena, Prague, Czech Republic.

6pm JAG. (PG) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 10.30 SEAL Team. (M)

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Well, it is groundhog day for the waves, but early next week there might be something so check the Maroochydore stretch and maybe Mudjimba northshore. Apart from that, things are a bit grim on the wave front so enjoy what you can. There seems to be a huge trend with guys/gals getting on large foam boards. Head to Beach Beat and check out the new models from Mr Fanning!

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