My Weekly Preview Issue 685. December 16, 2021

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ON THE COVER Merry Christmas from all of the team at My Weekly Preview and the Sunshine Coast Publishing Company.

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IT’S AN ELF TAKEOVER! Those pesky elves all the way from the North Pole have been at it again, invading thousands of homes across the Sunshine Coast in a bid to spread the Christmas spirit.

And, it’s been no different for the My Weekly Preview team who had an elf takeover (and some fake news!) to contend with.

You can imagine our editor’s surprise when she settled in at her desk early Monday morning to discover the cheeky Elf on the Shelf had taken up the position of lead designer and produced this edition’s magazine cover. Once we ascertained that there are still plenty of candy canes to share around (not a worldwide shortage as claimed

by My Weekly Elf Preview) calm was restored – and so was our cover!

The borders are open, visitors are streaming into the state and the retail sector is booming. All you have to do is look at our roads (please drive safely, and calmly everyone!) to see that our region is thriving for the festive period.

Yes, the countdown is well and truly on with only nine more sleeps until Christmas Day. If, like me, you have left some of the shopping and planning until now, I wish you good-hearted luck in navigating the busy holiday period.

On the plus side, it is a truly beautiful time of year to be out and about and enjoying the festivities. The region’s boutiques are overflowing with quality products, our restaurants and bars are filling, and our local grocers are delivering fresh, local produce. And, while we don’t yet know the full COVID-related outcome of our

THIS WEEK SEASON – How will 10 FESTIVE Christmas 2021 look for you?

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state’s new way forward, we can only hope that the majority of people continue to do the right thing to maintain good health, so we can continue to celebrate the hospitality, retail and tourism sectors’ good health too.

As we celebrate all things Christmas in this edition of My Weekly Preview, I would like to wish each and every one of our readers and supporters a safe and happy holiday. May you all be reunited with family and friends, and to those finding it difficult, please know that the Sunshine Coast community offers support in many ways.

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AUSTRALIA INTERNATIONAL REOPENING ON TRACK

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early Christmas has come early for thousands of people flocking into Queensland after the border reopened four days earlier than expected.

WORDS: Shirley Sinclair, with AAP.

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unshine Coast tourism operators and accommodation providers have been given an early Christmas present with the Queensland borders opening up four days earlier than expected.

Border restrictions have been eased with the state at 80 per cent double dose COVID-19 vaccination, and thousands of people from interstate are flowing in.

A massive police operation was underway on Monday at the QueenslandNew South Wales border on the Gold Coast where thousands of vehicles are crossing.

Up to 50,000 vehicles were expected to cross into Queensland on Monday alone.

A huge flight sale has been launched by Virgin Australia, with fares available between the Sunshine Coast and Sydney for $65. The Queensland is Good to Go sale runs until midnight, December 17.

Qantas and Jetstar expect to carry 10,000 passengers on flights to and from the state on Monday, with most of the day’s services fully booked.

Queensland tourism businesses are expecting their best summer season since the pandemic began after losing about $20 billion in revenue statewide since March 2020.

This is the first time in months that travellers from the southern states who meet Queensland Health requirements will be able to enter the state without being subject to hotel or home quarantine restrictions.

Emotions are likely to run high at Sunshine Coast Airport, as friends and families reunite – the first time in many months for some.

A Sunshine Coast Airport spokesperson confirmed all Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia flights from Sydney and Melbourne on Monday were fully booked, and this equated to about 1100 seats. This is on top of the services already running to Cairns and Emerald with Alliance Airlines.

With flights into Maroochy having a seat capacity of more than 1000 a day and with airlines expected to ramp up schedules, businesses reliant on tourism are likely to have a much merrier festive season than at first thought.

The border reopening will bring a new era for Queensland. For the first time in 229

days people won’t need to quarantine on arrival, as long as they’re fully vaccinated and test negative.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said with more than 80 per cent of residents having had two jabs, it was safe to move on and reunite families and friends.

“Queensland’s cautious approach had kept Queensland safe,” she told AAP. Queensland Tourism Industry Council chief executive Daniel Gschwind has witnessed a surge in bookings since the reopening date was set.

“We will live with COVID but on our terms. We have a lot of ground to make up.

Tourism is a perishable good, you can’t store it then sell it later,” he said.

“But we’re certainly hoping we’ll have a strong harvest for this summer season.”

While authorities have concerns over community transmission of the virus, police are confident their operations and border patrols are sufficient to deal with an influx of travellers.

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Skilled migrants and international students can now return to Australia. Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirmed on Monday that the two-week pause on Australia’s international reopening would end. This means travel bubbles with Japan and South Korea, pushed back because of concerns about the Omicron COVID-19 variant, have also opened.

Mr Morrison said he looked forward to welcoming back some 20,000 Korean students who would ordinarily come to Australia to study.

“The borders will be reopened both to Korea and to Japan, and for skilled migration and for students, as we conclude the pause that we announced several weeks ago,” he said.

It comes as Australia brings forward booster shots by a month because of concerns about the Omicron variant.

Adults can now get a third dose five months after their second shot as Moderna is approved to join Pfizer as a booster option.

Health Minister Greg Hunt indicated the government would make further changes to its booster program if recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation.

He was encouraged by evidence showing Omicron led to a milder illness despite being more transmissible.

“That could turn out, as many international sources have indicated, to be a quietly positive development for the world,” Mr Hunt said.

As of Monday, slightly more than 89 per cent of Australians aged 16 and older are fully vaccinated.

About 93 per cent have received one dose while more than 670,000 people have had a booster shot.

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FAST FACTS

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The traditional colours of Christmas are thought to symbolise the blood of Christ (red), and life and rebirth (green). It has also been suggested they are simply the product of a 1931 Coca-Cola marketing campaign. It featured the work of illustrator Haddon Sundblom, who is also credited with creating the image of the modern Santa.

The guns fell silent along the Western Front in the spirit of Christmas in 1914. The now famous Christmas truce in the trenches brought British and German troops together as they played football, sang carols and exchanged basic gifts.

By the numbers.

In 2009 a New Zealand man had his name legally changed after losing a drunken poker game. Full Metal Havok More Sexy N Intelligent Than Spock And All The Superheroes Combined With Frostnova finally had his name approved by the government after five years of bureaucracy and navigating red tape. All 99 characters of his new name are on his passport.

Quote of the week.

50m According to the Guinness World Records, White Christmas sung by Bing Crosby is the best-selling single of all time with around 50 million copies sold.

Today in history – December 16

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1707 – Mount Fuji erupts for the last time. The highest volcano in Japan erupted for the last time in what is known as the Hōei Eruption. The eruption lasted for 17 days.

That’s how old Brenda Lee was when she recorded Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.

1991 – Kazakhstan gains independence. The Central Asian country was the last Soviet republic to declare its independence.

2010 – After 25 years of being on TV, the last episode of Larry King Live – one of US television channel CNN’s most watched TV programs – was aired.

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“Life is ours to be spent, not to be saved.”

– DH Lawrence

1773 – Considered one of the key events in the American Revolution, the Boston Tea Party occurred when protesters in Boston, a territory controlled by the British, dumped heavily taxed British tea into Boston Harbor.

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FEATURE STORY

How Christmas 2021 will look How will you be spending Christmas? If you’re like many people on the Sunshine Coast, you’ll be catching up with family and enjoying some freedoms we haven’t experienced for almost two years. WORDS: Leigh Robshaw.

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uderim counsellor and author Kerrie Atherton put her Christmas tree up early this year and has gone “berserk” with decorations. Like many of us, COVID had put a dampener on her plans over the past couple of years. But with the Queensland border having reopened to those who are fully vaccinated and test negative to COVID, her son and his wife are coming up from Sydney, as are her brother-in-law and his family. It will be the first time they’ve all spent Christmas together for five years.

“We do heaps of presents,” Mrs Atherton says. “We go nuts! My mum and dad were absolute Christmas fanatics.

“My mum passed away 11 years ago in December, just before Christmas. My mum was a real present person so because of that, we go berserk with the presents.

“I’ve got a big tree and I’m not really a crafty person so the baubles are all really random,” she says. “I put it up early this year because my granddaughters came for a sleepover, so we put the tree up together.

I gave them early Christmas presents and we ate chocolates.”

Mrs Atherton and her husband Martin moved to the Sunshine Coast when their son Josh and daughter Aleisha were young

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and while Aleisha has stayed on the Coast, Josh moved to Sydney when he was 23.

“Before COVID, we would see each other every six to eight weeks – we’re a very close family,” Mrs Atherton says. “He moved to Sydney about three-and-a-half years ago. I would always go down there or he would come up for a visit. I also have two brothers in Sydney and we’ve lost both our parents. Going to Sydney to see my son and brothers was always one of my happy things to do in life and one of my mental health-care strategies. I have really struggled since that has been taken away.”

Mrs Atherton says this has been her most challenging year and as a counsellor, she has seen the decline in mental health in many of her clients.

“Being an empath it has been especially hard, standing by and watching people suffer so much. I’ve had a lot more calls for counselling. Lifeline has had its highest ever recorded calls since they started. Over this last year, calls have doubled to all the help lines.

“I think it’s the uncertainty and also the fact that last year, people had hopes they would come out of COVID a lot better than they had. Because financially, people have been so devastated. A lot of people just can’t recover financially. Domestic violence

Kerrie Atherton with son Josh during a visit to Sydney has gone up, people have been very hesitant to get out into the community, the COVID debate is dividing a lot of people and people have become more insular and less trusting of others.”

But Mrs Atherton is determined to put the difficulties behind her this Christmas and celebrate. The author of two Stories of Hope books and organiser of Stories of Hope events has been in full planning mode for weeks.

“We’re going to my daughter Aleisha’s house,” she days. “We’ll be spending

Christmas Day by the pool, having roast turkey and roast lamb on the barbecue, and ham. She makes a special raspberry nougat Christmas ice-cream and pavlova.

“We’ll have Christmas Eve either here at our place or at the beach at Mooloolaba.”

With her husband’s brother Grant, his wife and their two children, plus her son Josh and his wife Kalina, her daughter Aleisha and her husband and two daughters, plus Kerrie and Martin, it’s shaping up to be one big, happy family Christmas. myweeklypreview.com.au

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FEATURE STORY

Tourism snapshot

Matt Stoeckel, Visit Sunshine Coast CEO Christmas bookings were more than 80 per cent at the end of November, according to Visit Sunshine Coast CEO, Matt Stoeckel.

Under normal circumstances, our tourism operators would be fully booked by this time of year, but even with the Queensland government declaring the border would reopen on December 17 – then opening it

four days earlier than expected – some people are still taking a wait-and-seeapproach.

“Some people are still yet to confirm their Christmas and New Year travel plans and we’re certainly doing a lot of work to help the situation,” Mr Stoeckel says.

“We’re confident tourism numbers will increase the closer we get to Christmas.

“People are coming from right across Australia,” he says.

“A lot of interstate travellers are looking forward to returning to the Sunshine Coast because they’ve needed to keep postponing their holidays. I think for anyone in our southern markets it’s a no-brainer to come and enjoy our weather for their Christmas holidays.”

Mr Stoeckel says Visit Sunshine Coast is watching the development of the new Omicron strain of COVID, but remains optimistic about the Sunshine Coast experiencing a busy Christmas tourism period. However, bookings for the post-Christmas and New Year period are down, which Mr Stoeckel says is due to

tourists being hesitant about booking too far in advance.

“From mid-January, we have a huge amount of campaign activity to really push the drive market and interstate markets to the Sunshine Coast,” he says.

“The campaign is called Immerse Yourself.

For Real.”

Mr Stoeckel says Visit Sunshine Coast is confident tourism on the Sunshine Coast will begin to pick up with rising vaccination rates, and this Christmas is just the beginning.

“I think operators have done it tough; it’s been a big couple of years for them,” Mr Stoeckel says. “They’re looking for certainty and confidence and that’s what the road map provides them. They should feel optimistic, but one thing they shouldn’t feel is too complacent. We know the tourism landscape will change a lot in 2022 and we’ll have to adapt and take opportunities where we can get them. The New Year will bring challenges, but we’re confident in the region’s ability to continue to perform.”

Weather predictions The Bureau of Meteorology has declared a La Niña weather event is underway in the Pacific, bringing with it a relatively cool, damp and stormy summer for much of the north and east and that includes the Sunshine Coast.

December to February rainfall is likely to be above median for parts of eastern Australia, with the highest chances for eastern Queensland.

Christmas Day is expected to be cloudy and warm with possible storms.

Spending & business outlook

Australians are expected to spend more than $11 billion on Christmas presents this year, according to Australia’s largest market research company, Roy Morgan.

Toys, jigsaw puzzles and board games top the list of the most popular gifts.

Sleepwear, shoes, clothing and gift cards are also popular.

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Association (ARA), gift buyers are expected to spend an average of $726 each, with those in the 35 to 49 years age bracket the nation’s most generous age group. In good news for retailers, most Australians (79 per cent) say they’ll spend the same or more than they did last year.

The ARA-Roy Morgan 2021 pre-Christmas Retail Sales predictions forecast that overall spending will come in at $58.8 billion, virtually unchanged on last year, but up 11.3 per cent on pre-pandemic conditions.

Roy Morgan CEO Michele Levine says Christmas shoppers are looking to reward themselves and their families after having endured the toughest two years in living memory for many of us.

ARA CEO Paul Zahra believes there’s a lot of Christmas cheer in the spending figures, which is great news for small

businesses and discretionary retailers who have suffered through some of the longest lockdowns in the world this year.

The Christmas trading period is critical as it’s the time when most discretionary retailers make up to two thirds of their profits for the year, according to Mr Zahra.

“The past few months have been a uniquely challenging time for most retailers, in particular small businesses navigating extended state-imposed lockdowns and restrictions that have limited their ability to trade,” Mr Zahra says. “Despite this uncertainty, the good news is that consumer sentiment is upbeat for Christmas and retailers can look forward to healthy trading conditions over the busy festive season.

“Greater freedoms in locked down parts of the country are on the horizon

and retailers can’t wait to have people back in their shops in the lead-up to Christmas.”

From Monday December 13, Queensland’s border restrictions eased, following Queensland achieving 80 per cent of the eligible population now vaccinated.

Those who have not been in a hotspot for 14 days prior to entry are permitted to enter Queensland by any means, including by road, as long as they are fully vaccinated.

Those who have been in a declared hotpost in the previous 14 days may travel to Queensland provided they are fully vaccinated, have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival into Queensland and agree to get a COVID-19 PCR test on day five following their arrival into Queensland.

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Buderim Christmas carols

Donna Waterford, Lisa Paton

Maggie & Tim Murray

More than 5000 people turned out to enjoy the Buderim Community Carols on Sunday night. The event included performances coordinated by Riley Cope Creative, Rosanna Natoli from 7News Sunshine Coast as MC, and a visit by Santa himself.

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7News’ Rosanna Natoli hosted the event

Families sang and celebrated

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FAST FACTS • Skin cancer accounts for 80 per cent of all newly diagnosed cancers every year.

• 99 per cent of skin cancers are curable if detected early.

• On average, one person every minute is diagnosed with skin cancer.

• More than 2000 Australians die from skin cancer each year.

• Melanoma survivors also need their families checked – close relatives are at an increased risk due to shared genetics.

Exciting new software is saving lives by comparing high-resolution images of the skin to identify minute changes, leading to earlier detection and treatment of skin cancer.

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very five hours, an Australian dies from melanoma. It’s a shocking and sobering statistic.

Not only do we live in the skin cancer capital of the world, but the risk of getting skin cancer on the Sunshine Coast is also 55 per cent higher than the national average, so it makes sense to have a skin check at least once every 12 months, right?

Well, it seems many of us are simply not getting the message, putting what could be a lifesaving check-up on the back burner until, sadly, it’s too late.

On the flip side, if detected early enough, most skin cancers can be successfully treated, and thanks to recent advances in technology, it is now even

easier for doctors to detect the slightest changes in their patient’s skin.

Like most people from my generation (let’s just say over 40), I have spent many a long Aussie summer obliviously baking in the sun, skin glistening with lashings of coconut oil, in the pursuit of a ‘healthy’ golden glow.

Fast forward some 20 years (and many sunspots) later, it was with some trepidation that I recently attended my first skin check at the Birtinya Skin Cancer Centre.

Part of National Skin Cancer Centres, and with another location in Caloundra, the clinic aims to considerably reduce the waiting time for patients otherwise seeking treatment at a specialist practice or public hospital.

It’s also home to a team of qualified specialists in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, including chief medical officer and leading Australian expert in primary care skin cancer medicine, Professor David Wilkinson.

Before physically checking my skin,

my appointment with Professor Wilkinson begins with a few simple questions that determine my risk factor for developing a melanoma, such as my age, family history, previous skin cancers and hair and eye colour.

I was surprised to discover that anything above a three per cent risk warrants further and more extensive testing.

“The key thing is knowing your risk, and almost nobody does,” Professor Wilkinson says.

“Melanoma is one of the most common cancers among young adults.

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If detected early, most skin cancers can be treated successfully and working here is at high risk in my view and everyone should have regular skin checks and be monitoring their own skin.”

After stripping down to my underwear (a gown or blanket can be provided for your comfort), my skin is checked from head to toe, including the soles of my feet, by the highly trained eye of Professor Wilkinson. Using a hand-held microscope, which helps him see beneath the skin, he carefully assesses each lesion.

Fortunately, apart from some sun damage and age spots, nothing sinister

was discovered during my check-up and after returning an overall low risk factor for melanoma, I breathed a sigh of relief when given the all-clear by Professor Wilkinson.

However, despite my low risk, my check-up didn’t end here. Next, I discovered an exciting new tool being used to track patients’ skin changes and alert doctors to any new lesions or variations to existing ones.

Total Body Photography works by using sophisticated software that automatically compares all follow-up photos with the baseline images, revealing even the most subtle skin changes for doctors to evaluate further.

The process itself is fairly simple.

Patients are asked to stand in front of a camera in their underwear, and a series of photos are taken while standing in various poses to ensure the entire body is captured. It’s a little like a game of Twister that challenges your co-ordination and balance at times, or maybe that’s just me!

However, the process is all over in about 15 minutes and ensures your peace of mind for the future.

Described by Professor Wilkinson as a “total game changer”, it has completely changed the way he practises.

“If I have a photo and software that tells me ‘that’s new, start looking here’,

HOW TO CHECK YOUR SKIN • Examine the front and back of your body, then your sides with arms raised.

• Use a hand mirror to check the back of your neck, ears and scalp.

• Bend your elbows and look carefully at your arms, hands, fingers and nails.

• Examine your back and buttocks. Ask a family member or your partner for help.

• Check the back of your legs, feet, between your toes and your soles.

then I have a much higher chance of a melanoma being identified early,” he says.

“The key thing is that there is nobody alive who can do a skin check and say with 100 per cent accuracy that a spot is new or interesting. Even if you see it, you don’t know it’s new, you can’t possibly.

“There are around 40,000 melanomas diagnosed each year in Australia, so the earlier we find them the better. That is how you stop people dying from melanoma; that’s the power of this technology,” he says.

So, should everyone have this procedure done or just those at high risk?

“Almost everybody that I see has some

kind of elevated risks and will benefit from this technology,” Professor Wilkinson says.

“The data shows us the number of melanomas being diagnosed is going up.

Almost all of them are the very thin, in situ melanomas. We know now that this is how melanomas start. The days when you just could say we can just wait, when it’s bigger we can pick it, you can’t do that anymore. We know better now.

“Recent research has shown there is no relationship between the diameter of a melanoma and it’s thickness – it’s the thickness that kills you. A very small melanoma is as likely to be as deep as a very wide melanoma.”

Most importantly, Professor Wilkinson’s advice to everyone is to keep checking their skin and alert loved ones of any changes they notice to theirs.

“Half of all melanomas are found by patients or their loved ones. It’s so important to stand in front of the mirror and really take note of anything that looks new or suspicious,” he says.

“It can save your life.”

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As Queensland prepares to open its borders, private businesses will be given the option of excluding unvaccinated patrons. WORDS: Fraser Barton, AAP

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ueensland supermarkets, pharmacies and other essential businesses could have the ability to mandate vaccination and exclude unvaccinated people, according to the state’s small business minister.

From tomorrow, anyone entering a cafe, restaurant, bar, club, pub, theatre, cinema, museum, library or sport stadium will need to be fully vaccinated under a statewide mandate.

The mandate does not extend to essential services like grocery stores, but small business minister Di Farmer says all private businesses are allowed to opt in to the mandate.

“The ability to mandate that staff and patrons be vaccinated is available to every business,” Ms Farmer says.

“Any business is able to make that decision, and a lot of them are actually thinking about that very seriously. “[When Queensland opens up] you will need to be protected and businesses all over Queensland will be making that decision.

“If a person decides not to be vaccinated, then those are the things that they will take into consideration.”

While the state will allow private businesses to do as they please, the

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Businesses given jab mandate Queensland small business minister Di Farmer Queensland Council for Civil Liberties (QCCL) says there must be a balance between people’s rights and the public interest.

QCCL president Michael Pope says unvaccinated people need to be able to do essential shopping like buying food and medicine. “We say that the correct balance is if you have a mandate, it must provide an exception of people who are conscientious objectors,” he says.

“And on top of that, you’ve got to deal with the fact that people have to be able to buy food and get access to things like pharmacies and those sort of things.

“We accept that this is a serious emergency which requires responses in relation to civil liberties that in normal times we would not accept.

“But we’ve always argued that those responses have to be necessary and proportionate.”

Supermarket Woolworths says it will not require customers to be vaccinated to shop in its stores as its role is critical in providing all Australians with essential goods.

“Our stores have remained open throughout the pandemic, with strong COVID-safe settings to uphold public health and ensure the continuity of essential supply to communities,” a Woolworths official says.

A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION FOR A BETTER FUTURE When a person living with a disability is given the tools to live an independent life, it can make a world of difference.

That is the aim of STEPS Pathways College, based in Caloundra, which has been providing unique opportunities for young adults since 2017.

STEPS Pathways College is the only boarding college for people living with a disability in Australia, and in 2022, 22 students will live on site.

CEO Anne Nioa says STEPS relies on the community to ensure each student receives the best education opportunity possible. She says community donations can help cover the $25,000 shortfall left from NDIS funding each year.

“Through your donations, our qualified staff will teach students how to cook for

themselves, clean up after themselves, shower and get dressed every morning.

“They will also learn skills that will help them plan for the future, from writing resumes and learning how to gain employment, to learning how to rent and budget. The students get a sense of freedom and dignity that comes from moving out of home and becoming self-sufficient.

“Parents gain a sense of relief knowing their children are safe and the community benefits from having an active member that can work and volunteer towards meaningful causes.”

Sunshine Coast residents can also visit the onsite Cafe on George, with profits going directly back to supporting students at STEPS Pathways College

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FOUR STUDENTS RECEIVE SCBWN BURSARIES Four students from the University of the Sunshine Coast have been acknowledged for dedication to their studies.

The women are the latest recipients of Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network bursaries, which acknowledge females in an undergraduate program with the potential to make a significant contribution to local business.

Sophia De Klerk, Haley Cobb, Nikoletta Reiprich and Erica Skuja are this year’s recipients. SCBWN president Min Swan says the purpose of the scholarships is to

assist local women to achieve their educational and professional goals.

“Each bursary is worth $500 and must be used for education or training, and we often hear it helps remove the burden of purchasing items such as textbooks.”

Former SCBWN president Karen Neuendorf and her husband Keith launched the program in 2008. Since then, it has supported 56 young women, with a donation total of $28,000. Scholarship applications for semester two, 2022 will open on May 1. Visit scbwn.org.au

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Code could save lives An innovation that allows first responders to access vital medical information has been hailed a potential life saver. WORDS: Caitlin Zerafa.

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he “difference between life and death” is how a small feature saving paramedics vital time when attending a patient in an emergency is being described.

SafeMate gives first responders fast access to encrypted medical and personal information that can play a key role in helping paramedics to treat a patient effectively.

Someone passionate about advocating for the cause is Maleny’s Leanne Clarke.

After her mother collapsed at her house on two separate occasions, she found herself unable to help paramedics with important medical information.

“My mum has passed out twice at my place, and the paramedic were quizzing

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SafeMate give first responders access to critical medical information to help assess a patient during an emergency; Leanne Clarke (inset) me on what medication she was taking,” Ms Clarke says.

“It was really stressful for me because there was Mum on the ground and [the paramedics] were firing all these questions at me and I just went blank.”

After what happened to her mother, Ms Clarke began searching for something that provided first responders with the information they needed.

She discovered SafeMate, a subscription-based company, which uses QR codes on a patient identification card, sticker or silicone bracelet.

Generic information can be attached to a profile online, which is accessible to the general public, while more specific

medial information can be accessed only by paramedics thanks to a partnership with Queensland Ambulance Service.

“This can be the difference between life or death, or full or partial recovery,” Ms Clarke says.

“Anyone can scan and access the public information. It could say ‘call my husband – this is his number’, or ‘I am a diabetic’.

“Then private information with specific information on medications and medical history is information only QAS needs to know.

“For me it was a very simple process of uploading all Mum’s medical information, medications, allergies,

past operations and next-of-kin details into her SafeMate profile.

“I can now rest assured that if something happened again to Mum, the paramedics could scan the card and all the information that they need is right there.”

Ms Clarke, who now works as Queensland’s business development manager for SafeMate, says a QR sticker can be placed at the front door, meaning first responders can have the information they need before they are even inside with a patient.

“We have paramedics give us feedback on how they find using SafeMate and the feedback we are receiving is wonderful.

“They are saying it is saving between five and 10 minutes … which is the difference between life and death.”

As part of her role, Ms Clarke collaborates with senior citizen groups, various medical organisations and NDIS providers to ensure clients know about the product.

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They would like to thank all the locals for their support over the years and look forward to many more years of supplying Prepacked meals of fresh fruit, vegetables and groceries. Howard and Avril say they have the friendliest staff on the Sunshine Coast.

I want to thank all the local clients that have supported my small business it means so much to me. I am so happy that I have been able to create a space for my clients in such a unique way where I can give them the experience of being my only client in here at any given time and their time is valued. I love to support Australian and local business in stocking local retail products.”

TOP OF THE COAST HAIR Amanda Leavey opened the salon four years ago after moving to the Sunshine Coast from NSW. “I just love the Sunshine Coast,” says Amanda.

“The people, lifestyle and all it has to offer. I have been a hairdresser for 29 years now and it was an easy transition to open in the Aroona Centre. I work with two other hairdressers, Evette Lloyde, Izzii Whitton and Elise Jamieson, both with years of experience.” Call in and meet the girls and enjoy getting your hair done in a friendly and fun environment.

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Surfer is living the dream After a COVID-enforced break, Buderimborn surfer Dimity Stoyle is back doing what she loves, and she couldn’t be happier. WORDS: Leigh Robshaw.

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unshine Coast pro surfer Dimity Stoyle is living the dream, travelling to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world to compete against the top female surfers and filling in her spare time working as a DJ. She recently returned to Australia from Hawaii, where she was competing in the last leg of the 2021 Challenger Series, the ultimate battleground for surfers who are hoping to qualify for next year’s elite-level Women’s Championship Tour.

The Challenger Series is limited to the top 64 female surfers in the world, and Ms Stoyle also competed in California,

Portugal and France as part of the series.

It was her first time competing at Haleiwa and going into the competition, she felt the powerful right-hand wave at Haleiwa suited her style. Unfortunately, she didn’t get the result she was hoping for.

“I ended up finishing 17th place in the last event at Haleiwa and finished the year ranked 16th place overall in the 2021 WSL (World Surf League) Challenger Series

rankings. Only the top six qualify for the World Championship Tour for 2022.

“I would have loved to have finished with a better result, but I’m happy I still had three amazing months competing after nearly two years of no contests.”

Born and bred in Buderim, Ms Stoyle grew up surfing with her dad and caught her first wave at the age of four. She made it onto the world tour in 2014 and 2015 – which meant she was one of the world’s top 17 female surfers – and has stayed in the world’s top 25 over the past six years.

“I was always obsessed and if you ask any of my school teachers, they’ll tell you I was going to be a pro surfer. I decided that in grade two. A lot of my friends in high school didn’t know what they wanted to be and I couldn’t understand it. I just knew I was going to be a surfer.”

Ms Stoyle attended Immanuel Lutheran College and grew up with a dad and brother who surfed every weekend.

“I caught my first wave at four at The Pass at Byron Bay,” she says. “I don’t actually remember it but we have a photo of it. My oldest memory of surfing is about five or six. I’d take my brother’s short board and try and paddle it myself and try and catch waves.

“We used to go down to Byron a lot for weekends. Mum would pick us up early from school on a Friday and we’d

drive to Byron and stay in a little motel on the beach. We’d hang at the beach all weekend.”

Ms Stoyle began competing at 12 and says she’s fortunate her parents were able to drive her to competitions on the Gold Coast once a month.

“I’m really lucky Mum and Dad supported me,” she says. “During high school, I started to miss a fair bit of school.

I was sponsored by Billabong; they recognised I had the talent to become a pro and they supported me. I started travelling, doing pro junior events all around Australia and a couple in New Zealand.”

After Ms Stoyle graduated high school in 2008 she was off overseas, chasing her dreams in the world-qualifying series. She has been travelling for competitions and

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surfing full-time ever since.

“Our events were cancelled in 2020 due to COVID and then we spent nearly two years at home. Now finally, this year the WSL brought back the events for us.”

Her Instagram page reveals photos of Ms Stoyle and fellow surfers enjoying a beer while overlooking stunning ocean vistas and it’s hard to imagine life could get any better for this 30-year-old. But it does.

When she’s back in Australia, she bases herself on the Gold Coast and when she’s not surfing, she works as a DJ. “I still call the Sunshine Coast home and it’s always going to be home,” she says.

“But the Gold Coast is my home too. The waves are so much better and they have one of the best surf set-ups in the world, with training facilities for the top surfers.

“Another reason I live on the Gold Coast is there’s lots of work down there for DJs. Most of my income has come from DJing over the last five years.

“I started DJing pretty randomly because my brother did it,” she adds. “I realised it’s a really good way to earn money and not have to work nine to five, Monday to Friday. I surf and train Monday to Friday, then Friday night, Saturday and Sunday, I work as a DJ.” Ms Stoyle is back on the Gold Coast and will arrive on the Sunshine Coast a few days before Christmas to spend time with her family, before a new year of surfing, travelling and DJing begins.

“I feel like life’s pretty good at the moment,” she says. “I’m in a really good place with surfing and DJing; it’s a really good lifestyle.

“Surfing is like a hobby, but it’s also a career. It’s my job, but it’s also something that makes me so happy. I’m always excited to surf new waves, go on surf trips around the world.

“We can travel and surf amazing places and there are whole communities that live and revolve around surfing. It’s definitely unique. I’ve been doing it for so long, but I appreciate it so much more now. When you’re young, you don’t really understand how lucky you are. Now, I definitely don’t take anything for granted.”

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royalty set to rise A love for quality baking has transformed Country Chef from a small home-based bakery business in the 1950s to the nation’s biggest provider of an Aussie staple.

Chances are you will support a Sunshine Coast business this Christmas – and it’s a tummy-tempting one too! The family-owned Country Chef is the nation’s number one pavlova supplier. Marketing manager Angela Molloy says the organisation employs more than 140 locals and regularly sources products from Queensland growers and suppliers for its wide range of baked goods.

“We buy two million bananas each year to bake our banana bread and we buy 100 per cent of those from Queensland farms around the Tully and Innisfail areas,” Ms Molloy says. “The bananas we use are the ‘wonky’ ones that might not fit the fresh sale criteria, so rather than waste them when they‘re full of flavour – we use them.

“When you buy one of our pavlovas or meringues from a major retailer for Christmas this year, it was made right here on the Sunshine Coast and you’re supporting local jobs and a 100 per cent Australian-owned business.”

What does your average working day look like?

One ingredient we cannot do without is our fantastic team, which grows to over 170 people at our peak season each year. It’s the people at each of our bakeries that ensure the quality we present to our key buyers is the quality that is being baked on any given day for our customers.

Days at Country Chef start with our team tasting every recipe that has been baked and packed over the previous 24 hours. We review every element of that day’s recipe from taste to texture, colour, shape and packaging are all checked to ensure the products meet our customers’ expectations.

Who, or what, inspires you?

I’m inspired by people who love to create and I’m most passionate about bringing ideas to life. Whether at home or professionally, baking is something many of us try at home, starting with those memories of Mum’s favourite pavlova recipe or cupcakes for a school morning tea. My love of baking has come full circle with my work at Country Chef.

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Country Chef bakes around 25 million serves of pavlova each year, using Aussie eggs and sugar.

Why did you choose to base yourself here on the Sunshine Coast?

Our customers (travel permitting) love to come and visit our bakeries for innovation days, as they can fly into the Coast and be at our site within 30 minutes of landing and start the day with a beach walk; it’s the best of both worlds. The business has been proud to call the Sunshine Coast home since the 1990s, and in 2022 we are bringing four bakeries under one roof in a brand-new custom-built, best-in-class site at Caloundra. While the new facility is very exciting, our dream remains the same. We have a commitment to quality, a love for baking and an opportunity to share that with our customers all over Australia.

Country Chef pavlovas are produced in the Kunda Park bakery and sold from more than 2000 retail outlets including major supermarkets and IGA stores.

Country Chef is a member of the Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN). Established by the industry for the industry, FAN is a not-for-profit food industry cluster that has been operating for six years with more than 300 members from across the food value chain in the greater Sunshine Coast region.

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Apple & caramel gingerbread tart Ingredients TART BASE 400g Britts organic spelt ginger cookies, blended to a fine crumb in the food processor 200g unsalted butter, slightly softened and cubed

2 cups Topwill organic coconut milk ¾ tsp salt 5½ tbsp cornflour 1¾ cups unsweetened almond milk 1½ tsp vanilla extract

APPLE PUREE 6 organic apples, peeled, cores removed and diced into cubes ¼ cup water

GARNISH Fresh organic cherries, strawberries, blackberries & blueberries Apple slices

FILLING 6½ tbsp Kunara organic coconut sugar

Method Make the tart base by combining the Ginger Cookie crumb and cubed butter in a large mixing bowl. Use your fingers to blend the cookie dough together.

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Transfer the dough to a large tart pan and press it firmly to the sides and base of the pan in an even layer.

dish.

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Place the tart pan in the freezer to firm up while you prepare the rest of the tart ingredients.

Add the apple puree, remaining coconut milk, almond milk and vanilla extract and continue to whisk until smooth.

Place the saucepan back on the stove over a medium to high temperature and continuously stir with a whisk. When the mixture starts to thicken, reduce the heat to a low simmer and continuously stir until a thicker custard-like texture appears.

Place the apple puree ingredients into a small saucepan.

Remove your tart base from the freezer and pour the filling mixture into the tart base. Place back into the freezer overnight to set firmly.

Cover and cook over a low temperature for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender.

Remove the tart from the freezer 30 minutes before serving to allow it to defrost.

Remove from the stove and allow to cool for 10 minutes before blending with a hand blender or food processor. Set aside.

Keep the tart refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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To make the caramel filling, combine the coconut sugar, one cup of coconut milk and salt into a medium saucepan over a high temperature. Bring to a boil and once boiling reduce the heat down to a high simmer.

Stirring occasionally, simmer the sugar and milk for a further 10 minutes or until it has darkened in colour.

Remove from the heat and whisk in the cornflour until smooth.

Serve with fresh berries and apple slices.

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DID YOU KNOW? Since it began 34 years ago, the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal has delivered delive more than eight million gifts to vulnerable Australians in need. The theme for this year’s appeal – Small Gift, Big Heart – has been drawn from the unprecedented need for support that has come about because of the pandemic, and encourages Australians to give what they can, however big or small. The Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal runs until December 24, with coin collections running through to the end of January 2022.

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TIME TO GIVE Through its annual appeal, The Salvation Army is ensuring that no one is left in need this Christmas. WORDS: Caitlin Zerafa.

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ith Christmas around the corner, the community is being asked to ‘adopt a family’ and help fellow residents doing it tough this festive season.

The Salvation Army is launching its Christmas Appeal on the Sunshine Coast, and this year the organisation is hoping to raise $3 million in Queensland.

Caloundra Corps Auxiliary Lieutenant Karen Clark says after another year of social and economic difficulties, The Salvos anticipates the needs of Queenslanders at Christmas will reach a new peak.

“We are in need of the Sunshine Coast community to dig deep and provide donations to The Salvation Army to ensure that we can support our local community in need this Christmas,” Ms Clark says.

“Christmas is the busiest time of the

year for The Salvos, and we expect this year to be no different.

“While Christmas is a time of joy and celebration for many, others doing it tough in our community find it an extremely difficult period for them personally. The increased isolation, financial stress and mental health impacts of COVID-19 this year will only exacerbate these issues.

“The Salvos want to leave no one in need this Christmas, and we need the generosity of the public this year to once again partner with us in support of locals doing it really tough.”

Last year during the Christmas period, The Salvation Army distributed more than 64,000 hampers, more than 26,000 gifts and toys, and $1.89 million worth of vouchers to those finding it difficult to make ends meet.

The Salvos also provides more than

130,000 meals across the country, more than 66,000 beds for those needing a place to stay and support more than 10,000 families with accommodation during the festive season.

“We don’t want anyone to go it alone this year. If you need food, gifts, financial support or are feeling lonely, please get in touch with us,” Ms Clark says. “We would also encourage the community to ring our office and adopt a family, so that we can provide a Christmas hamper of food and toys for Christmas Day.” Caloundra Salvos will be hosting several events from its site at 119 Sugar Bag Road, Little Mountain. This includes a Christmas carol service on December 19 at 5.30pm.

Residents are also being encouraged to shop at Salvos Family Stores at Beerwah, Bli Bli, Caloundra, Maleny, Maroochydore, Coolum, Montville, Nambour and Warana, with funds raised being injected back into the community.

To donate to the Christmas Appeal, visit salvationarmy.org.au, call 13 SALVOS (13 72 58) or call the Little Mountain office on 5491 8653. Donations can also be made in person at any Salvos or Kmart store, or you can round up your instore purchase at any Myer store or purchase a Myer Charity Bear.

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For 12 years a Sunshine Coast health professional has been organising a troupe of elves to help deliver Christmas cheer.

Denise Simmons is a nurse practitioner and co-ordinates donations from Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital, neighbours and friends to create hampers to donate to the Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal.

“When I started this, we did 15 hampers and it has just kept growing,” Ms Simmons says. “This year we are expecting to do between 40 and 50 hampers.

“We do big 52-litre containers full of presents and food that have been donated and then a group of volunteers come to a big wrap and pack day.”

The hampers are then given to the team at Nambour’s Salvation Army and distributed to local families in need. “The need is there and growing every year, we just want to create that awareness.”

Ms Simmons is hoping people will mark next December in their calendars to consider donating to those in need during the festive season.

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A Sunshine Coast craft brewery is worth frothing over after coming home with a slab of awards.

Moffat Beach Brewing Co was a standout at the 2021 Independent Brewers Association Awards – one of the largest craft beer competitions in Australia – taking the title of Queensland State Champion and Champion Independent Small/Medium Brewery for Australia.

More than 180 independently owned breweries submitted almost 1400 beers for consideration for the awards. Moffat Beach was awarded Champion Session Beer for its flagship Moff’s Summer Ale, as well as Champion India Pale Ale (IPA) for the Trilogy Best Coast IPA. The brewery also collected gold medals for Moff’s Summer Ale, Trilogy Best Coast IPA and Shadow of The Moon Eclipse Strong Pale.

Matt and Sharynne Wilson founded Moffat Beach Brewing Co in 2015, and are no strangers to winning awards, having claimed more than 70 medals and trophies over the past four years. As head brewer, Mr Wilson says he is humbled by the experience.

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Make sure you plan ahead – if you are going to have drink, nominate a designated driver, arrange a lift or take a taxi.

Key facts around drink driving: • If your alcohol concentration is 0.05, you are twice as likely to have a crash than a driver with no alcohol in their system.

• Two people who drink the same amount of alcohol may register very different readings.

• Your alcohol concentration can continue to rise for up to 90 minutes after your last drink.

• The legal limit in Queensland is below 0.05 for open licence holders.

• If you are caught drink driving you will have to go to court and you may receive a fine, have your licence suspended or disqualified, have your vehicle impounded or an alcohol ignition interlock fitted, or even go to prison. You may even end up with a criminal record, which can affect future job opportunities or travel to some countries.

Stay safe on our roads and enjoy the festive season.

This column is compiled by the Sunshine Coast District Crime Prevention Unit. If you have information for police, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersqld.com.au, or Policelink at police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

PLAN AHEAD BEFORE YOUR NEXT NIGHT OUT With the silly season kicking off it is important the community plans ahead for nights out and ‘Wakes Up’ to drink driving the morning after.

Sunshine Coast Police have seen an alarming increase in the number of young drink drivers and are asking the community to help better educate them.

Before you drive the next morning, you need to consider how much you have had to drink and if there has been enough time for your body to process the alcohol. You should allow at least one hour for every standard drink consumed. As an example, six schooners of heavy beer equals 9.6 standard drinks – so if you had your last drink at midnight you may not be safe to drive until 10am the next day.

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A Sunshine Coast healthcare centre has marked half a century of providing mental health support to the community.

Lutheran Services’ Graceville Centre began as Queensland’s first aftercare centre for psychiatric patients in 1971. The centre filled a gap for a more comprehensive and compassionate approach to mental health care and support.

The Elizabeth Court hostel and Nambour Welfare Industries sheltered workshop – the origins of Graceville – initially housed and provided care for eight to 10 people. Today the centre has supported the lives of hundreds of people living with a cognitive, physical or psychiatric disability through its mental health support and group therapy programs, outreach services and supported accommodation.

NEW VISION FOR WOOMBYE After 136 years, Woombye’s main street has evolved from a staging depot during the gold rush to a much-loved township. Now, Sunshine Coast Council has revealed the final design of upgrades to the town’s main street. “Woombye derived its name from the local Aboriginal word ‘wombai’, which refers both to the black myrtle tree and the axe handle made from its wood, then it was called Middle Camp, then Cobb’s Camp in 1885 before becoming the town we know today,” division five councillor Winston Johnston says. “Since November 2020, council has been working with residents, businesses, community groups and visitors to bring their values and vision to life. The final concept design has been developed and expanded from community consultation, which highlighted strong support for an attractive town centre, improved pedestrian experience and parking, and sharing Woombye’s story through art.” As well as street trees, garden beds and a more pedestrian-friendly street, the design accommodates car parking close to the shops.

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LOCAL HALL WELCOMES DEFIBRILLATOR DONATION

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New Alexandra Headland to Mooloolaba boardwalk As many of you would have hopefully seen by now, the new Alexandra Headland to Mooloolaba boardwalk is now open. I’m hoping the new boardwalk will be your new go-to spot for stopping to enjoy a coffee and the view with a friend or soaking up the picturesque surrounds on your daily jog. I’m sure you will all love seeing Mooloolaba from this stunning new perspective! If you can’t get on down the boardwalk check out the latest video at sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/mfr.

Pawfect strolls with your dog Have you tried these other dog-friendly walks that are nearby? They are pawfect for a stroll with your dog. Mooloolaba

River to Alexandra Headland is an easy walk, whether you decide to go the whole way (6.6 kilometres return) or just a section, it’s a beautiful walk along the Coastal Pathway. Or try Point Cartwright to Kawana Beach, which is a leisurely 2.7-kilometre circuit. You can find details for these, and many other walks, at adventure.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Season’s greetings As this is my last column for the year, I would like to sincerely wish all residents a very merry Christmas, an absolutely fantastic holiday, good health and my very best wishes for the New Year!

A life-saving device has been donated to a Sunshine Coast hall, and while it is hoped it will never need to be used, it can give patrons piece of mind that help is not far away.

The Rotary Club of Caloundra Pacific has donated a defibrillator to the CCSA Hall on Nutley Street in Caloundra, which has been providing services to local residents as a community-based charity since March 1973.

“Rotary is very proud to donate this defibrillator so that the hall will have the latest equipment in its first aid capabilities,” Rotary Club of Caloundra Pacific secretary Christine Craig says.

“Rotary feels it is an important part of providing emergency care, particularly when the modern machines are much easier for lay people to use.”

Hall president Mark McArdle has thanked the club for its generosity.

“The hall provides a venue for many local community groups across a variety of interests and this year alone over 13,000 users have been through the hall.

“It is a comfort to know a defibrillator is in our armoury. A defibrillator provides an opportunity to give lifesaving treatment and in cases it

CCSA Hall president Mark McArdle and Rotary Club of Caloundra Pacific president Greg Lee-Archer (centre) with member of the hall’s executives Rhonda Smith and Rob Corbett can bring them back and save their lives.

“Like all groups we never want to use the defibrillator but it is important to know it is there,” he adds.

“In 2022 we intend to put on a demonstration of first aid techniques, equipment and provide general information to help those who face a situation where they are called upon to provide what could be life saving assistance.”

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Keep an eye on the sky on December 22 when Santa returns to Peregian Beach for the Sunshine Coast’s longest-running Christmas carol event, which is now in its 57th year. Peregian Beach Carols gives you the chance to listen to carols on a warm summer’s evening, and enjoy delicious food, artisan market stalls and a special visitor, plus a light show. This year, Peregian Family & Friends and Peregian Beach Business Association are collaborating to produce the community carols event in Peregian Park. Tickets are $10 per family, with all entertainment and treats for the children included. For tickets go to humanitix.com and search ‘Peregian Beach Carols’.

Church reopens in time for Christmas After months of renovating its church and building a new community centre, St Peter’s Anglican Church in Maroochydore is open again. The congregation would like to thank the public for its patience while construction was underway, and local community groups for the use of buildings for worship, programs and other meetings over recent months. Everyone is welcome to the new space, with services over the Christmas and New Year period. Visit anglicanmaroochydore.org.au.

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As part of the Queensland Open House Expo in October, two well-attended history tours of Bulcock Street and one of Bulcock Beach were conducted by the Caloundra Family History Research Group. Now the group is requesting stories of early settlers or photos to include in future tours, which are hoped to start in the New Year. Send your stories to hello@caloundrafamilyhistory.org.au, or email if you are interested in helping with the tours.

Gallery to open over festive season In years gone by, the Buderim Craft Cottage has closed over the Christmas and New Year period. This year the Atrium will open from December 27 to January 16 to showcase the work of the painting group. There will be originals in oil, acrylic and watercolour by talented local artists available for purchase from 10am to 3pm daily. Some artists will be ‘artists in residence’ each day and their skills, techniques and styles can be displayed and observed while they paint in the gallery. To find out more, visit buderimcraftcottage.com.au.

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Dec 18-21 Dec 17 EUMUNDI CHRISTMAS TWILIGHT MARKET These markets draw crowds from across southeast Queensland, and have become a yearly tradition for many families. Expect an artisan vibe from local businesses and creators with a dash of Christmas spirit.

A special addition to this year’s event is A Serene Christmas presented by Kindred Resonance. Kindred Resonance is a unique musical collaboration between two cousins, cellist Jane Tallon and pianist Richard Goldsworthy.

When: Friday, December 17, 5pm to 8.30pm.

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When: December 18, from 7pm.

Where: Mooloolaba Yacht Club and surrounds.

Tickets: Free entry.

FESTIVE GARDEN This December, experience The Festive Garden, a new walk-through Christmas lights experience at the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden. You’ll find Christmas lights in a magical setting, Santa and his elves, face painting and roving entertainment, all for free. Entry is via a free park-n-ride shuttle which runs between the University of the Sunshine Coast Transit Centre and the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden. The shuttle will depart from the USC Transit Centre.

When: December 18 to 21, 6pm to 9pm.

Where: Maroochy Bushland Botanic Garden.

Tickets: Free entry, tickets required via bit.ly/3Gombsf.

Until Dec 22 THE MAKING OF A BOTANIC GARDEN EXHIBITION The Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden that we know and love has not always looked the way it does today. Some of the best known and most iconic garden areas have undergone quite a change over time. The Friends of Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens reveal to you how the transition has been achieved over a 25-year realisation period through the collaboration between the community, the council, and the Friends.

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By The Beach is sure to be a huge hit again in 2021. As one of the most-anticipated events of the season, Kawana Carols puts on a show, with entertainment, food and fun for the whole family, with a special visit by you-know-who. Bring a rug, and your best sing-a-long voice and get ready for a great time.

When: December 19, 3pm.

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Guests at any of the breweries also have the chance to win a year’s supply of craft beer.

When: Friday, December 17, 4pm to 9pm.

Where: Various Coast craft breweries.

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Jane Stephens is calling on Sunshine Coast dog owners to do better when it comes to cleaning up their doggy doo-doo in public places.

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here is no love quite like the fuzzy-faced devotion of a dog.

Whether one currently shares our day-to-day, or the echo of their four paws reverberates in our hearts, once you have shared your life with a pooch, you never see the world the same way again.

There is something whole-hearted about a dog and their lust for life and family, and that lack of restraint makes it easier to be overt about loving them back.

We love dogs, we need their companionship and presence, and they are a key member of so many Coast families.

We are heading in the right direction: the number of pet-friendly cafes are growing and dogs are mostly allowed where people live (even if they rent).

People are mostly stepping up in helping their canines learn to mind their manners in public. Of course, like toddlers, dogs sometimes forget themselves and go rogue, but those behaviour burps rarely have real consequence.

The dog beaches and off-leash spaces feature increasing numbers of all kinds of dog. Always, I am struck by how we could learn a great deal from them about getting along with others, regardless of shape, size,

colour or background.

But we need to continue what we started in dog-friendliness and inclusivity on the Sunshine Coast. And let’s expect more of dog owners.

The revelation that a Sea Shepherdorganised clean-up of the dog beach at Mudjimba last month had elicited a staggering 25 kilograms of dog excrement was gag-worthy.

What possibly made it more stunning was that the poo was bagged up, as if those who left the 180 bags had thought to do the right thing but only got the job half done.

They scooped the steaming pile from the sand, but then what happened?

That so many missed the mark means there is a hole in the system and perhaps the council should review its bin locations and reinforce its behavioural expectations.

We do okay on the Sunshine Coast, except for a handful of militant anti-doggos out there. But they are few in number and we who love dogs can just feel a bit sorry that they don’t understand a dog’s worth.

Love is always stronger than hate, and where dogs are in the mix, that affection comes wrapped in a goofy, happy package with a wiggly, fuzzy bow.

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

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few weeks ago I wrote about how the property market has gone ballistic, which is great if you own something but not so good if you don’t. Down in my neck of the woods at Wurtulla, it has gone really mad and I wonder what the attraction is – the hospital, the beach, the wildlife or all of it?

I do have a bit of a giggle when I hear of someone buying at Wurtulla paying a couple of million sight unseen over the phone. I wonder if they know what they are getting into. Sure the black cockatoos, the tawny frogmouths – all the wonderful bird life – are awesome; plus the one wallaby that resides at Wurtulla, but some of the other species are a touch dodgy.

Like the idiot riding around on his two-stroke scooter at 4.30am.

I wonder how that will go when you pay two million for a house.

Back to the wildlife. The morning of scooter boy, I got up and took the dog for a walk, as I couldn’t sleep and sort of hoped I would run into scooter boy.

So George and I were out there enjoying dawn unfolding, the birds chirping, the frogs bellowing after the rain and not a

scooter in sight, when all of a sudden we came across some folk wandering home from a night out.

They pulled up and asked me had I seen a phone anywhere, as they were retracing their footsteps from the night before, looking for a lost mobile.

I told them George and I would keep our eyes peeled and got a “thanks bro" as they walked off.

About two kilometres later, I came across some things on a beach track and thought I was getting close to a lost phone, particularly when it was followed by a couple of empty bottles. Around the next corner there was the phone in the middle of the track. It was like they had walked out of their thongs drank the last dregs of whatever and dropped the phone.

Eventually they rang me on it. We decided to meet at a park near where I first saw them. When George and I got there, they were having a nice rest under the swings and were ecstatic to be reunited with the Samsung.

Pay two million for a house and you will get so much more. Wurtulla just keeps on giving.

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

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

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Sami Muirhead hopes 2022 will be a better year and shares some of the fashion trends, colours and top baby names we can expect.

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he year 2022. It has a nice round ring to it and just rolls off your tongue, don’t you think? I hope this means we are all going to be doubling down on happiness.

Vogue Australia says when it come to fashion, it will be the year of wearing zebra stripes on our clothing. Pantone says the colour of 2022 is periwinkle blue.

I do not even know what this is, but it sounds like something you would stand on in the ocean and need medical attention as a result.

For our family? I hope it is a year where we slow down and take in more simple moments in life. I am hankering for some country air, so it could signal a tree change.

And as for things that may not be sticking around for the new year, can we talk names, please? Twenty-eight names are at risk of becoming obsolete in 2022, according to parenting website, BabyCentre. Is yours at risk? It is not good news if you are a Dwight, Duane, Daryl, Leslie, Norman, Maurice, or Hubert. And for the women, well, Glenda, Bertha, Pauline, Doreen and Gertrude are just some of the names on the extinction list. It is a shame really as I never met a Pauline I did not like. Every Pauline I ever met

(including Hanson) are women who just know how to get stuff done.

When I was a kid, my mum owned a snack bar and a buxom blonde called Pauline worked there and would make me bubble and squeak on the huge stove. It made me love her for my entire life.

And another new survey shows Olivia,

“I hope this means we are all going to be doubling down on happiness”

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I must say they are all gorgeous (and very vowel heavy). Liam, Noah and Oliver are the most popular male names.

But my favourite list of names is always the one highlighting the ones that were banned or refused by the government.

People wanted to call their precious baby names including G-Bang, Medicare, Robocop and Ikea. What the actual? Big Brother may be annoying, but sometimes it is good to know someone is watching.

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ou may not know B by Halcyon residents Peter and Linda Hockin, but you have probably seen their swimwear on some of the world’s biggest celebrities.

“We’ve got our own business in the area close to B by Halcyon,” Mr Hockin says.

“We’ve got our own brand of swimwear and sun-protective clothing – Stingray – and we also supply book packs and stationery to local primary and junior schools.”

Stingray is a family business that the Hockins run with one of their sons. They have been researching, designing, testing and manufacturing UV protection activewear since 1986.

It’s little wonder then that Stingray is ‘liked’ by some well-known celebrities.

“Mark Zuckerberg from Facebook, he has purchased swimwear through us,” Mr Hockin reveals.

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The Hockins are the 50th homeowners to settle at B by Halcyon, marking a special milestone for the couple as they embark on a more manageable lifestyle.

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For the couple, B by Halcyon offered the best opportunity to live their very best life. “Linda had a great analogy for coming to B by Halcyon,” Mr Hockins says.

“She said: ‘Moving to Halcyon is like travelling – instead of economy, why don’t we hop on B and fly first-class?’”

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HEARING BETTER AT CHRISTMAS This time of year can be the hardest for people with hearing loss. The shops are noisier, the TV ads appear louder and we are forced into more crowded situations.

The frustration of not hearing well can reach a peak.

Generally speaking, the majority of hearing loss means you can hear sounds okay, but the clarity is just not there; the more crowded the environment, the greater the impact. Sadly, well over 60 per cent of people with hearing loss just put up with it, which means everyone around them has to put up with it as well. Hearing loss isolates people from people, and its well documented there are health consequences of losing touch with the people around you.

If you or someone you care for has a concern about hearing poorly, it is a simple process to have it checked. Find a local and independent hearing clinic who will give you a thorough test in a suitable environment and offer you professional advice. A hearing test doesn’t automatically mean a hearing aid, but it does mean you find out what is causing the frustration of not hearing well. If you want to live better, one of the best steps is to hear better.

THREE SIGNS IT’S TIME TO DOWNSIZE

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Have you been thinking about downsizing your home, but are unsure if you’re ready to take the plunge? Here are three ways to tell it might be time to sell up and move into a more relaxed and carefree stage of your life: • Your current home’s layout is no longer working: when you bought your home, stairs weren’t a problem, and the bath wasn’t a dangerous fall waiting to happen like it might be now. Perhaps having the microwave out of reach of little hands was a godsend, but now you struggle to reach it.

• Maintenance is overwhelming: homes, particularly older ones, are forever needing something repaired. Now is not the time in your life to be climbing ladders to fix the roof, and paying someone else to do it is expensive. And

besides, who wants to spend their weekends cleaning windows and mowing lawns when you could be having the grandkids over or going for a long drive?

• You want to free up some cash: with the kids grown up and living their own independent lives and plenty of free time on your hands, perhaps you want to do a bit of travelling. Selling your home and buying a smaller, cheaper one could give you some money to do just that.

If you feel it’s time to downsize, you can start your search by learning more about life in a retirement village. It’s important to consult a professional before making any big financial decisions. Make sure you’ve done all your research before taking the plunge.

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CHRISTMAS IS THE TIME TO BE JOYFUL Repeated lockdowns, restrictions and mask wearing have stolen our spontaneity and joy. KENDALL MORTON proposes that Christmas is the time to rediscover the joy of life and to share it with older members of the family.

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arents and other older relatives may still be feeling fearful and isolated. This makes sense as the early health advice was for them to stay home as they were ‘too vulnerable’. Concerns about their health were paramount.

As this crisis drags on, many older (and younger) people experience fear and foreboding day after day. Living in a state of fear overloads one’s body with cortisol.

This reduces immunity and can increase the risk of diseases such as atherosclerosis and depression. To combat stress and replace it with joy, here are a few suggestions: 1. Turn off the television news. Apart from knowing what the current health orders are, there is no need to have a daily update on what is happening in hospitals. There is not enough detail in the reporting for it to be meaningful.

Statistics do not help anyone feel safe.

2. Make a list of things that feed the spirit. Discuss ideas with older relatives and arrange to make them happen. It may be fish and chips by the water,

watching children swimming in a lake or writing poetry. The aim is to bring light and joy back into everyday life for yourself as well.

3. Connect with people again. Ample research tells us humans are social beings. We need to belong to groups.

Being with others brings spontaneity back into our lives. Look at what older relatives have given up during COVID lockdowns and see what connections and group activities can be resumed.

4. Use the rituals of Christmas. Most families have Christmas rituals that give us a sense of continuity from year to year. They involve members of different generations. Rituals create a common dialogue.

Assist older family members to complete their usual Christmas rituals such as sending cards, putting up decorations, going to a church service or making shortbread. Engage other family members in these rituals where possible.

5. Be with nature. The magpies don’t know about COVID. They sing their morning song regardless. Spend time in nature and help older relatives to do the same. Studies have shown that time in nature reduces cortisol levels and combats depression.

Perhaps you could arrange a picnic or a Sunday drive by the water. There are many cafes in scenic locations that do not require much walking. Google will help find cafes with easy access.

6. Go greener at home. Having a window with a garden view can be enough to lift someone’s mood and reduce anxiety. Even pictures on the wall can be beneficial.

One study compared heart surgery patients. Some had direct views of pictures of trees and calm water and it was found they had less anxiety and less need for pain medication than the control group.

Kendall Morton is director of Home Care Assistance Sunshine Coast to Wide Bay. Call 5491 6888 or email kmorton@homecareassistance.com.

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QSuper and Sunsuper’s $230 billion merger QSuper and Sunsuper have announced that the $230-billion fund resulting from their proposed merger early next year will be called ‘Australian Retirement Trust’.

It plans to deliver a fee reduction for their more than two million members from July 1, 2022.

Australian Retirement Trust chief executive officer, Bernard Reilly, says announcement of the merged fund’s name is an important step forward in the merger process since the signing of a Heads of Agreement in March this year.

“Australian Retirement Trust will be a force for good, to make the world for our two million members better, guiding them to and through retirement,” he says.

“Australian Retirement Trust captures the key elements of our proposed organisation: our fund is for all Australians, no matter where they live or what industry they work in. We will guide our members to and through retirement, and as a fund that works for members, not shareholders, we will be trusted to work in their best interests.

“As two of Australia’s largest profit-formembers super funds, Sunsuper and QSuper have together taken care of their more than two million members’ superannuation for 140 years.

“Australian Retirement Trust will continue both Sunsuper’s and QSuper’s focus on working for members, aiming to deliver strong, long-term investment returns and low fees and providing the tools and advice to help members feel on top of their super.

“Whether our members are starting out their working life, already retired, or somewhere in between, we’ll guide them to help ensure they’re secure, confident and protected. We’ll leverage our size and scale to be a force for good to make our members’ world better, seeking out investments to guard and grow their savings and retirement income.”

Australian Retirement Trust’s future trustees have flagged that they intend to deliver a post-merger fee reduction to apply from the start of the next financial year, with final details to be communicated to members prior to June 30, 2022.

The current 1.4 million Sunsuper members will become members of Australian Retirement Trust’s public offering as will all new members not connected to the Queensland Government.

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Surgery a last resort when it comes to joint pain

New study on aging brains

Pain in the joint can be caused by many different conditions, one of the most common is osteoarthritis.

The pain caused by osteoarthritis can often cloud patient’s judgement when it comes to seeking advice and treatment. It can feel like there is no help available, or there is so much information but none of it makes any sense. This can often result in poor decision-making or incorrect treatment of your symptoms.

A very effective way to treat osteoarthritis is with a correct diagnosis and the right education provided by a health professional. Talking to a specialist will enable you the best possible treatment options to help with managing your pain.

Often it is recommended to seek treatment with an allied health professional such as a dietician or physiotherapist.

Surgery should always be the last option to treat joint pain. With the right tools and education, surgery can be delayed or even avoided. I would recommend speaking to a specialist about your joint pain today. Remember, never be afraid to ask questions.

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A recent international study suggests healthier ageing brains are on the way.

The study of 3500 older adults in Berlin found those who engaged in physical activity, used computers, and managed their finances later in life had higher cognitive scores.

Even though we chastise youngsters for always being on their devices, technology may actually provide support for healthy brain function as we age.

Maintaining our memory and mental function is crucial for leading a happy, healthy life as we age. In fact, the brain has plenty of capacity for learning new information as we age, and using it in challenging ways helps neural connections become stronger. During this process, the brain’s memory centres are stimulated, allowing for easier recall of memories.

Reading, doing puzzles, learning new languages, and socialising are all activities that can strengthen our brains. There are also many brain-training apps and programs that are great for this purpose.

Always consult your GP if you or a loved one experience a sudden memory loss that’s causing concern.

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Ninety-nine per cent of bowel cancer cases can be treated successfully if found early. Australia has a robust screening program for people at average or nearaverage risk of bowel cancer, with a faecal immunochemical test (FIT) recommended every two years for people aged between 50 and 74. This screening is very effective and should be an essential part of everyone’s health checks. Unfortunately, when bowel cancer is detected at later stages, there is a significant drop off in survival.

Being aware of the symptoms of bowel cancer is also extremely important. If you see blood in your poo, have obvious changes in your bowel habit, experience weight loss that you can’t explain, extreme tiredness for no reason or have a lump or swelling in your abdomen, you should get in contact with your GP. If you have a family history of bowel cancer, you should also have a discussion with your GP. For more information visit bowelcanceraustralia.org.

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When it comes to loved ones, expect some dramas as your ruler Venus reverses through your domestic zone.

Be extra flexible and diplomatic.

With Venus reversing through your communication zone, watch what you say. Is a relationship issue or family matter weighing you down? Strive to get the balance right between fulfilling your responsibilities and creating change for yourself.

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This week, the disruptive Saturn/ Uranus square questions the status quo. Where do you need to make changes in your life? Try to get the balance right between doing things for other people (especially at home and work) and personal freedom.

Expect frustrations as retrograde Venus continues reversing through your sign. Pace yourself. There will always be projects to complete and mountains to climb. But perhaps a close friend or family member needs your attention right here and right now?

Prepare for a few challenges this Christmas. Making a snap decision seems like a good idea but it could backfire. You need to slow down – be clever and uncharacteristically cautious as you consider situations carefully before you respond.

The stars encourage ambitious plans and you’re keen to impress others, but don’t promise more than you can deliver. The more organised you are, the easier Christmas will be.

Contributing to a community project will help to balance the karmic ledger.

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8. Jemaine Clement (pictured) voices which character in the Disney film Moana?

9. Porcelain, horseshoe and king are all types of what?

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Sentimental crabs love the tradition and kindness of the festive season, which highlights your Cancerian compassion and creativity. Despite current difficulties, make sure you celebrate Christmas in a way that is extra special for you and your family.

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Geminis love to party in style, so you’re in for a fun-filled celebration.

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The sun, Mercury, Pluto and retrograde Venus activate your adventure zone, but you could face Covid restrictions that affect where in the world you can go.

Don’t forget to make a special wish on Christmas Day.

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Contact Agent

• Walk to shops, restaurants & parks

Karen Jones 0405 122 526

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ARMY VALUES SERVE COAST PROPERTY DEVELOPERS WELL Two friends are bringing the values they adopted in the military to their property development company.

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emi Rafter and Josh Myers, two 30-something Sunshine Coast mates who forged a friendship while serving in the Australian Army, say the values they learned in military life have worked well for them in the hard-nosed business of property development.

“Principles such as respect, integrity, ethical conduct and professionalism are drummed into you in the Army and have provided us with a great grounding in business,” says Mr Rafter, 36, whose family has been involved in property valuation and sales on the Coast for decades.

“They have put us in a good place to manage other people’s money,” he says.

Mr Rafter and Mr Myers, who now operate the successful Sunshine Coastbased property development company RM Developments, are part of a new generation of property entrepreneurs in the region, overseeing a portfolio of up to $500 million in projects.

They met in January 2003 at a signing ceremony in Brisbane after they’d both enrolled as officer recruits in the Australian Army. Over the next decade, they shared experiences that included

Josh Myers and Remi Rafter at work in their Maroochydore office earning university degrees in civil engineering and business, building housing and medical infrastructure in the Australian Outback, and delivering a $60-million project in Afghanistan, where 1100 military personnel lived and worked.

When they left the Army in 2014 they settled on the Sunshine Coast, Mr Rafter securing a position as a development manager with the Reed Property Group, and Mr Myers landing a job as a project manager for development consultancy, Project Urban.

In 2017 they joined forces and

A premier waterfront address at the heart of convenience.

launched their own property development company. Initially, the firm focused on development management work, typically for a landowner or investor.

The two young entrepreneurs were ambitious, however, and impressed clients and contractors with their attention to detail and their ability to identify, and overcome, challenges within the construction process.

“We’re very thorough and conscious of the risks involved,” says Mr Rafter. “We expect high standards from our suppliers and sub-contractors. I suppose we’d be

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considered hard task masters.”

Their expertise covers a wide range of projects – land development, townhouses, units and commercial and industrial building.

A key focus at present is a residential apartment project in South Brisbane, with 312 apartments in a high-rise complex occupying 2600sqm of land.

RM Developments is acting on behalf of a syndicate comprising a superannuation fund and a foreign listed property developer to deliver a project that could be worth as much as $300 million.

The company has just launched its own $32-million residential development in Maleny, comprising 63 large lots ranging in size from 800sqm to 1728sqm, with prices starting at $499,000.

They are also putting the finishing touches to a $40-million mixed use residential and commercial development adjacent to Maroochydore’s massive Sunshine Plaza shopping complex.

Both men are active supporters of Mooloolaba Surf Lifesaving Club, patrolling the beach as lifeguards, as well as being commercial sponsors.

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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.

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AUCTION SAT 12PM

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219 BROADWATER AVE WEST, M'DORE IZABELA HOLBROOK 0499 925 682

AUCTION SAT 4PM

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WISHING YOU & YOUR FAMILY A VERY

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year FROM THE TEAM AT PROPERTY TODAY Thank you to our clients for your support throughout 2021, in what has been another difficult year for many.

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FOR SALE

40 Elouera Drive, Ninderry Rarely does such a stunning and unique property present itself to the market. Unique in design and a breathtaking 400m2 under roof; with every square inch of Living area, embracing the stunning views across Yandina and mountains beyond.

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Enormous 400m2 under roof. Dual Living/AirBnB opportunity at the foot of Mt Ninderry Gorgeous wrap-around decks on both levels – 4 decks in total, all enjoying the views Large open plan living on both levels. Upstairs featuring 3m raked ceilings and wood heater Luxurious 5m x 4m master suite with your own private deck, air conditioning, walk-in robe and ensuite Downstairs is ideal for; AirBnB, large home office, teenager’s retreat. Room for 2nd kitchen 2 sheds, 40ft shipping container, 2.75 acres, solar power & water, Yandina 3 mins, Coolum 15 mins

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ADDRESS 50 Lowe Street, Nambour QLD 4560

Each office independently owned and operated

OFFICE 07 5470 7000

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FOR SALE

12 Pine Grove Road, Woombye This thoroughly charming period home is an iconic piece of Woombye history, sitting upon the original site of the “Cobbs Camp Hotel” and is perfectly positioned on an elevated 1103m2 (1/4 acre) block to showcase glorious views from rear deck to Blackall Range, and only 300 metres to village.

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Highset Queenslander style home with high ceilings, hardwood floors, VJ walls & casement windows Large modern kitchen with wall-mounted oven, 3 bathrooms, 5 bedrooms + coat room/study nook Enjoy a wine, sit back and relax on the expansive rear covered deck while admiring the view All the warmth and character with modern comforts such as A/C, ceiling fans & solar power Masses of storage/multi-purpose space under + single lock-up garage and extra onsite parking Fully fenced block with dual driveway access, leafy established gardens & plenty of room for the kids

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ADDRESS 50 Lowe Street, Nambour QLD 4560

Each office independently owned and operated

OFFICE 07 5470 7000

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66/13 Mooloolaba Esplanade, Mooloolaba $1,375,000

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8/83 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba $1,500,000

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6/29-37 Tarcoola Avenue, Mooloolaba $700,000

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5/79 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba $2,150,000

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26/32 River Esplanade, Mooloolaba $230,000

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4/19 Carinya Street, Mooloolaba $840,000

• 60 In Attendance and 18 Registered Bidders on Auction Day • Sold Under The Hammer for $2,410,000 ($560,000 Over Reserve) • Highest Ever Sale on the Mooloolah River Side of the Mooloolaba Spit

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Grant Whisker Sales Consultant 0415 856 575 grant@defineproperty.com.au

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AUCTION

Buderim, 7 St Ives Terrace

Secluded Elevated Home In Tightly Held Pocket Nestled in a sought after pocket, sprawling over three luxurious levels with an abundance of natural light and elevated treetop views, this family home is the epitome of contemporary, relaxed Queensland living, set in the blue-ribbon suburb on top of Buderim.

• Invitingly private residence set on a generous 905m2 • Easy flowing floor plan for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining • Stunning kitchen with panoramic gas cooking & butler’s walk in pantry • Sparkling inground swimming pool

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• Entertainer’s deck with pool access • Ducted air conditioning throughout • Two car accommodation + ample storage • Close proximity to Buderim Village & Shops

OPEN HOME: Saturday 18th Dec 9.30-10am AUCTION: On Site Saturday 18th Dec at 10am AGENT: Ross Cattle 0410 625 758

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Mooloolaba, 2 Yilleen Court

Location - Design - Distinctive - Mooloolaba

OPEN HOME: Saturday 18th Dec 12.30-1pm

This luxury home represents an astonishing opportunity for an enviable lifestyle in a quiet popular street of sought after Mooloolaba, with high end finishes this beautifully renovated home is sure to impress. Offering the opportunity for an enviable lifestyle in a quiet popular street

VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au

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• Home office perfect for working from home • Ducted air conditioning throughout • Stunning swimming pool & covered alfresco entertaining • Double carport with additional lock up garage & extra boat/caravan parking

AGENT: Ross Cattle 0410 625 758

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• Situated on a generous 738m block • Meticulously renovated with the growing family in mind • Stunning kitchen with stone bench tops & butler’s pantry • Large open plan living & dining + separate media room

AUCTION: On Site Saturday 18th Dec at 1pm

AUCTION

Parrearra, 63 Sunbird Chase

Minyama Buyers - First Home - Investor- Renovators

OPEN HOME: Saturday 18th Dec 11.30am-12pm

Residential blocks of land are getting smaller and smaller. But breathe out because this neat & tidy home sits on a level 681m2 block in a quiet, tightly held, and sought-after residential street. You will love the central location with easy access to all the Sunshine Coast has to offer.

VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au

• Large 681m2 block in central location • Neat & tidy kitchen • Massive under cover alfresco entertainment area • 3 spacious bedrooms with built in robes

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• Flat easy to work with block on lovely street • Air conditioning to living area and ceiling fans throughout • Central location walk to everything • Fully fenced yard with side access

AUCTION: On Site Saturday 18th Dec at 12pm AGENT: Ross Cattle 0410 625 758

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Buderim, 71 Kerenjon Avenue

Superbly Presented Family Home In Perfect Position

OPEN HOME: Saturday 18th Dec 10.30-11am

Presenting the ideal opportunity for a quintessential family life, this immaculate single-level home provides all the elements desired and is just waiting for its new owners to make it their own. With large open plan living areas, 4 bedrooms and set on 809m2 block, there is plenty of room.

VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au

• 3 kW solar for energy saving • Side access to back yard and shed • Immaculate 4.6x9m shed with 10 & 15 amp power • Located in well established residential district

AGENT: Ross Cattle 0410 625 758

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• Modern kitchen with good storage space and stainless steel appliances • Open plan living & dining flowing out to outdoor entertaining • Grand entertaining deck overlooking the backyard • Four bedrooms with built in robes

AUCTION: On Site Saturday 18th Dec at 11am

AUCTION

Maroochydore, 5/17-19 Maroochy Waters Drive

Must Be Sold On Or Before Auction Date!

OPEN HOME: Friday 17th Dec 4.30-5pm

5/17-19 Maroochy Waters Drive, Maroochydore is perfect for the down-sizer or investor with high rental demand and holiday let returns in this area. Wake up and smell the coffee from your new local coffee shop followed by a walk along the Maroochy River.

VIEW AT: www.defineproperty.com.au

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3 spacious bedrooms with built in robes Single remote controlled lock up garage Light, bright, open plan living and dining areas Functional kitchen

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Boasts the biggest backyard in the whole complex Separate laundry and powder room Split system air conditioning Walking distance to Maroochy River, local shops, cafés & restaurants

AUCTION: On Site Friday 17th Dec at 5pm AGENT: Jordan Barden 0422 990 824

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DESIGN EXCELLENCE Perched high up on top of Alex hill is this 2020-built awardwinning residence boasting a perfect north-south orientation and showcasing sweeping views from Mudjimba through to the Glass House Mountains. It offers high-end living for the discerning lifestyle and location-driven buyer who appreciates design excellence, functionality and flow, as well as aesthetic appeal – this is a home that makes an impact in every sense.

Split level across two storeys, the home comprises a striking entry arbour, elegant kitchen with integrated appliances for a seamless finish, multiple living areas including media room, multiple decks including expansive ironbark timber deck, separate laundry, and oversized double lockup garage.

BUDERIM 60c Alfriston Drive

41 TANTULA ROAD EAST, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Price: Contact agents HOME Sunshine Coast 0499 466 372 Jay Sherwell 0434 552 025 Kate Jewry 0404 817 916

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Style, Serenity and a Deluxe Self-Contained Studio This 5 years young single-storey home built by award winning builder ‘Majestic Developments’ is one of the largest single-storey homes on the market locally at 374 Sqm in total, boasting five bedrooms, three living areas, a media room including a fully self-contained studio with its own entrance straight from the driveway. If you have a large family or live-in relatives, this spacious home should be first on your list for inspection.

• Luxury single-level modern home with a deluxe self-contained granny flat • Peaceful and secure setting at the end of a leafy no-through street • Private 800sqm (approx) allotment with low-maintenance gardens • Adjacent to parkland and walking distance to Woolworths and bus stops • Near the Headland Golf Club and a safe bike ride to Mooloolaba Beach • North-facing saltwater pool with a large undercover poolside terrace • Beautifully presented interior with high ceilings and lovely natural light • Stone kitchens with gas cooktops to the main house and the granny flat • Double garage, single garage & space to park a caravan/boat off-street • Zoned ducted heating and cooling, plus ceiling fans throughout • Multiple living spaces to the main house including a media room • Thoughtful design including an atrium, and pool views to the living areas

FOR SALE: MID $1MILLION VIEW www.realestate.com.au/138102466

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this week’s auctions Friday 17 Dec 5pm

Saturday 10am

Saturday 12pm

Saturday 3pm

Open from 4:30pm 49 Tepequar Drive, Maroochydore Natalie Tink 0408 439 147 Mitch Sinclair 0439 206 626

Open from 9:30am 45 Affinity Place, Bir nya Dan McNamara 0458 010 889 Taylor Sierp 0402 318 443

Open from 11:30am 802/34 Picnic Point Esplanade, Maroochydore Reuben Park 0413 371 696 Dan Sowden 0412 201 914

Open from 2:30pm 42 Glenfinnan Court, Forest Glen Reuben Park 0413 371 696 Alicia Bloom 0499 991 254

Friday 17 Dec 5:30pm

Sold prior to auction

Open from 5pm 73 Kerenjon Avenue, Buderim Brodie Rodgers 0406 501 684

9/18 Picnic Point Esplanade, Maroochydore Niall Molloy 0448 954 272

Open from 11:30am 4/89 Bundaill Boulevard, Mountain Creek Simon Howe 0418 401 300

Saturday 9am

Saturday 11am

Saturday 1pm

Open from 8:30am 23 Oloway Crescent, Alexandra Headland Reuben Park 0413 371 696

Open from 10:30am 26 Summer Drive, Maroochydore Jason Mills 0417 343 289

Open from 12:30pm 238 Oceanic Drive, Bokarina Adam Budd 0411 808 595 Brent Higgins 0414 775 133

Saturday 11:15am

Saturday 9:30am

Sold prior to auction

Open from 9am 21 Purli Road, Kureelpa Ma O’Grady 0414 317 375 Kirs n Cowie 0422 896 543

23 Pretella Street, Wurtulla James Goldsworthy 0400 635 141 Adam Budd 0411 808 595

Open from 12:30pm 86 Cogill Road, Buderim Niall Molloy 0448 954 272

Saturday 2pm Open from 1:30pm 29 Jacaranda Drive, Mooloolaba Mandy Leahy 0425 709 442

Saturday 4pm

Sunday 19 Dec 10am

Open from 3:30pm 18 Pepper Tree Drive, Maroochydore Jason Mills 0417 343 289

Open from 9:30am 4/273 Bradman Avenue, Maroochydore Reuben Park 0413 371 696

Saturday 5pm

Sunday 19 Dec 11am

Sold prior to auction

Open from 10:30am 2/11 Almaden Lane, Maroochydore Sarah-Louise Anderson 0418 200 471

114 Nojoor Road, Mudjimba Natalie Tink 0408 439 147 Mitch Sinclair 0439 206 626

Saturday 6pm

Sunday 19 Dec 12pm

Open from 5:30pm 26 Langsford Crescent, Maroochydore Ma hew McAuliffe

Open from 11:30am 8 Gungannon Court, Buderim Jason Mills 0417 343 289

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

Alexandra Headland

Buderim con nued

Maroochydore

8/11 Pacific Terrace

2 bed 1 bath 1 car

Sat 9-9:30am

20 Bell Road

3 bed 1 bath 2 car

Sat 1-1:30pm

353/180 Alexandra Parade

1 bed 1 bath 1 car

Sat 11-11:30am

Lot 3 Weemala Crescent

land

Sat 1-1:30pm

17 Elizamay Close

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 2-2:30pm

22 Orme Road

4 bed 3 bath 3 car

Sat 3-3:30pm

27 Fielding Street

4 bed 3 bath 3 car

Thurs 23rd 5-5:30pm

40-50 Horseshoe Bend

9 Bed 5 bath 4 car

Greg Clarke 0418 239 067

25 Tinbeerwah Street

4 bed 2 bath 2car

Fri 17th 11-11:30am

10 Ivy Street

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Fri 17th 12-12:30pm

353/180 Alexandra Parade

1 bed 1 bath 1 car

Wed 22nd 1-1:30pm

Baringa 16 Wishart Crescent

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am

Bir nya 45 Affinity Place

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Dicky Beach

Sat 9:30-10am

Bli Bli 4 bed 1 bath 2 car

Sat 11:30am-12pm

25 Tinbeerwah Street

4 bed 2 bath 2car

Sat 11-11:30am

19 Egret Place

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

10 Ivy Street

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 12-12:30pm

19 Summerfield Court

4 bed 2 bath 5 car

Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

41/8 Lyon Street

3 bed 1.5 bath 1 car

Sat 1-1:30pm

5 Vera Court

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

203 Camp Flat Road

land: 2,797m²

Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

1 Coulson Lane

land: 574m²

Ma hew McAuliffe 0412 111 608

1 Haas Street

5 bed 3 bath 7 car

Tony Benne 0424 855 224

Buddina 601/5 Bermagui Crescent

3 bed 3 bath 3 car

Sat 10:30-11am

Buderim

2 bed 2 bath 2 car

29 Serneity Circuit

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Forest Glen 5 bed 3 bath 9 car

Sat 2:30-3pm

Ilkley 176 Ikley Road

5 bed 3 bath 8 car

Sat 10:30-11am

206 Ilkley Road

6 bed 4 bath 5 car

Sat 11:30am-12pm

Kings Beach

Sat 10-10:30am

1/307 Bradman Avenue

2 bed 2 bath 2 car

Wed 22nd 4-4:30pm

26 Langsford Crescent

5 bed 4 bath 3 car

Ma hew McAuliffe 0412 111 608

23/1 Bryce Street

3 bed 2 bath 1 car

Fri 17th 10-10:30am

23/1 Bryce Street

3 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 10-10:30am

4 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 1:30-2pm

4 bed 2 bath 7 car

Sat 11-11:30am

Moffat Beach

29 Jacaranda Drive

Mooloolah Valley 148 Old Gympie Road

Mountain Creek 65 Lady Musgrave Drive

4 bed 1 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am

4/89 Bundaill Boulevard

3 bed 2.5 bath 1 car

Sat 11:30am-12pm

1/111 Bundilla Boulevard

3 bed 1 bath 1 car

Sat 1-1:30pm

4/60 Seriata Way

2 bed 1 bath 1 car

Jodi Price 0412 278 658

12/5 Panama Crescent

2 bed 2 bath 1 car

Jodi Price 0412 278 658

Nambour 11 Perlan Street

4 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 10-10:30am

1/7 Hemdan Court

3 bed 2 bath 1 car

Sat 12:30-1pm

25 Mahia Terrace

2 bed 1.5 bath 2 car

Fri 17th 10-10:30am

North Arm

25 Mahia Terrace

2 bed 1.5 bath 2 car

Sat 10-10:30am

74 North Arm Yandina Creek Road land: 33 acres

Lot 3 Weemala Crescent

land

Thurs 16th 4-4:30pm

20 Bell Road

3 bed 1 bath 2 car

Thurs 16th 4-4:30pm

73 Kerenjon Avenue

3 bed 1 bath 2 car

Fri 17th 5-5:30pm

20 Clithero Avenue

5 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 11-11:30am

Kureelpa

4 Booral Street

4 bed 3 bath 1 car

Sat 11-11:30am

21 Purli Road

7/4 Ballinger Court

2 bed 2 bath 2 car

Sat 11-11:30am

27 Fielding Street

4 bed 3 bath 3 car

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Mapleton

11B Sylvan Street

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22 Mapleton Forest Road

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Mooloolaba

7 Bli Bli Road

42 Glenfinnan Court

1/307 Bradman Avenue

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Yandina Creek 6 bed 3 bath 4 car

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11b Sylvan Street, Buderim From Mt. Ninderry to Mooloolaba, the BEST Views from the BEST Duplex in Buderim This sophisticated, fully detached duplex boasts a beautiful Northeastern position in a prestigious Buderim enclave only moments to the village. Oozing luxury from top to bottom, this residence offers a homely size, with the ease of resort style living.

• Open plan living / dining / kitchen + high ceilings • Breathtaking views from both levels, indoor & outdoor living flowing to pool

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20 Clithero Avenue, Buderim Design Quality & Blue Chip Locale This stunning designed home is a rare commodity centrally located in a blue chip location, walking distance to Buderim Village. There’s a special feeling that makes a house a home and that’s what you’ll find here at 20 Clithero Avenue.

A sanctuary in the heart of Buderim filled with natural light and warm inviting spaces surrounded by leafy landscaped gardens.

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Prestigious living on Buderim’s sought after northern escarpment 3 spacious living areas, 4 king sized bedrooms & double office Elegant master retreat occupies the entire top level Private alfresco entertainment patio & sparkling in-ground pool Stunning entertainers kitchen with spacious butler’s pantry Ocean views to the Maroochy River mouth

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30 Waterloo Court, Tanawha The Great Acreage Dream is Yours for the Taking A suburb synonymous with the best acreage lifestyles on the Sunshine Coast, this 6,000sqm parcel of land is situated in one of Tanawha’s most elevated positions where that home you have always dreamed of is yours for the making.

• Cooling summer breezes from the beautiful ‘Waterloo Rise’ Estate • One of the closest acreage suburbs to the beach • Tucked up at the end of a private cul-de-sac

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PROPERTY

EXCELLENT LOCATION Perfectly located close to the beach, this property represents an amazing opportunity to enter the beachside property market.

Wake up to a leisurely stroll to the fresh coffee brewing at one of the many cafes or grab your surfboard and head down for an early morning surf to start your day. Set on a generous 675m2 allotment with features including double-storey design and multiple living zones. Upstairs comprises a generous kitchen, lounge, dinning, three bedrooms and main bathroom. Downstairs you will find another bedroom, second bathroom and large living room. This space could be utilised as a large home office or dual living.

A perfect home for families or couples wanting a beachside lifestyle with an easy walk to transport, schools and shopping.

SPACIOUS AND LUXURIOUS 5 ANTHONY AVENUE, MOOLOOLABA 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Auction on site Saturday, January 22 at 1pm Next Property Group 1300 400 777 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222 Carmel La Macchia 0400 300 545

Large family home from an award-winning builder. This five years young single-storey home built by award winning builder Majestic Developments boasts five bedrooms, three living areas, a media room and a fully self-contained studio with its own entrance straight from the driveway. If you have a large family or live-in relatives, this spacious home should be first on your list for inspection. Luxurious, low-maintenance and adjacent to parkland, this modern poolside property offers an exceptional family dynamic. It sits at the end of a no-through street and is walking distance to shops. Private, peaceful and exceptionally secure, it features easy-care gardens and an undercover poolside terrace.

60C ALFRISTON DRIVE, BUDERIM 5 bed, 3 bath, 3 car Price: Mid $1 million On Point Property Agents 1300 859 857 Shane Howell 0400 271 967

Auction 5

176 Ilkley Road, Ilkley Luxury, Liveability and Locaঞon • Presঞgious living on 9 private & tranquil acres • Sparkling in-ground pool, large deck, fire pit & hinterland views • Designated guest & children’s wing, media room, study & mulঞple living zones • Luxurious parent’s retreat overlooking tropic gardens & pool • 6 car shed & dual living in tastefully appointed self contained co age • Convenient locaঞon, a must see for the most discerning buyer

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AUCTION RESULTS & MARKET TRACKER 308 HIGHLANDS ROAD, EUDLO Passed in. Offers Over $1.2m 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car, Prime Property, Debbie Parsell 0407 589 859

8/83 PARKYN PARADE, MOOLOOLABA SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1.5M 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car, Define Property, Grant Whisker 0415 856 575

8 LAPWING STREET, FOREST GLEN SOLD PRIOR FOR $710,000 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, Ray White, Blake Dein 0458 669 051, Adam Budd 0411 808 595

55/32 RIVER ESPLANADE, MOOLOOLABA SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $385,000 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, Ray White, Taylor Sierp 0402 318 443, Jade Mooney 0488 247 880

16 RIVERBREEZE WAY, KULUIN SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1.050M 5 bed, 3 bath, 3 car, First National Riverside, Jason Burns 0417 762 001

63A CHEVALLUM ROAD, PALMWOODS SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $910,000 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, Ray White, Chevonne Rees 0473 810 820

7/4 BALLINGER COURT, BUDERIM Passed in at $680,000 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, Ray White, Jake Loiero 0448 000 933

13/26-28 PICNIC POINT ESPLANADE, MAROOCHYDORE Sold Prior for $865,000 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car, Ray White, Niall Molloy 0448 954 272

48 NICKLIN WAY, PAREARRA Passed in at $750,000. Under Negotiation 3 bed, 2 bath, 3 car, Define Property, Amanda Morton 0475 846 626

6/88 BURNETT STREET, BUDERIM Passed in at $800,000. Under Negotiation 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car, Define Property, Ross Cattle 0410 625 758

35 RIDGE ROAD, MAROOCHYDORE Passed in at $975,000 6 bed, 2 bath, 4 car, Ray White, Rowan Woodbine 0497 076 418

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3/10 EDWARD STREET, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $552,000 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car, Ray White, Pam Thomas 0438 272 096 34 PANGALI CIRCUIT, BIRTINYA SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $975,000 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, Ray White, Dan McNamara 0458 010 889

8 MACE DRIVE, BUDERIM SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1.395M 4 bed, 3 bath, 4 car, Home Sunshine Coast, Jess Ruskin 0407 231 788, Starzy Muscat 0402 490 083 152 MONS SCHOOL ROAD, BUDERIM Passed in at $1.05m. Under Negotiation 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car, Ray White, Kylie Kis 0411 579 795 11 PEACOCK COURT, COOLUM BEACH SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $852,000 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car, Ray White, John Bartsch 0407 637 717

MARKET TRACKER Properties recently sold on the Coast: 3/18 AKERINGA AVENUE, MOOLOOLABA $630,000 / 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Next Property Group, Carmel La Macchia 9 PERCEPTION ROAD, NAMBOUR $675,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Property Lane Realty, Barry Mitchell 1 STRATHFORD AVENUE, NAMBOUR $625,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Property Lane Realty, Barry Mitchell 5 JACARANDA DRIVE, MOOLOOLABA $1,250,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 4 car Property Lane Realty, William Emms & Miki Dubbels

29 SORBONNE CLOSE, SIPPY DOWNS Under Contract 5 bed, 5 bath, 3 car, Ray White, Dallas Foster 0426 817 163

39/2 LONGWOOD STREET, MINYAMA SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $605,000 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, Ray White, Fiona Rawson 0401 186 261 24 COORUMBONG CLOSE, MOOLOOLABA Passed in. Under Negotiation 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, Next Property Group, Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222, Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188 801/47-51 MOOLOOLABA ESPLANADE, MOOLOOLABA SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1.920M 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car, Define Property, Grant Whisker 0415 856 575

70 KROMES ROAD, NORTH ARM $1,850,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 7 car Property Lane Realty, William Emms & Athena Law

2 FOREST OAK COURT, TANAWHA Passed in at $1.3m. Under Negotiation 5 bed, 2 bath, 4 car, Ray White, Jake Loiero 0448 000 933

7 ELIZABETH WAY, NAMBOUR $520,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Property Lane Realty, William Emms & Matthew Wotton

27 ILLAROO CRESCENT, WARANA SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1.16M 3 bed, 1 bath, 3 car, Ray White, Jason Mills 0417 343 289

2/33 BLACKALL STREET, WOOMBYE $505,500 / 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car Property Lane Realty, Matthew Wotton 5 HILL STREET, NAMBOUR $578,500 / 2 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Carolans First National, Andy Sharma 68 IMAGE FLAT ROAD, NAMBOUR $660,000 / 2 bed, 1 bath, 2 car Carolans First National, Andy Sharma *As supplied by contributing real estate agencies

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Immaculate family home built by a fastidious builder to detail and perfection. A gift to the next lucky owner.

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PROPERTY

SPACIOUS WITH SWEEPING VIEWS From page 44

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magine waking up to these sweeping views each morning.

This residence offers a homely size, with the ease of resort style living. Living is made easy with two levels of free-flowing entertaining.

Upstairs seamlessly connects the kitchen, living and dining space with the large undercover balcony overlooking the phenomenal views while catching the cooling summer breezes. The downstairs offers both indoor and outdoor living space which encompasses the gorgeous exclusive use pool in the foreground, with the stunning ocean vistas in the background.

11B SYLVAN STREET, BUDERIM 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Auction on site Saturday, January 15 at 1pm Ray White Buderim 5445 6088 Jake Loiero 0448 000 933

Celebrating 15 Wonderful Years December isn’t just a great month for celebrating Christmas and the approaching New Year, this month Kristy Sloan also celebrates her 15 year anniversary in the Real Estate industry!

After obtaining her Real Estate Certificate and entering the industry at only 18 years of age, Kristy immediately knew she had found her calling.

Her passion for all things Property has only grown since, and 15 years of dedication to her clients and her results-orientated processes are stronger than ever.

Kristy started OnTrend Property Group in 2018 with the vision of providing a fresh, new approach to Real Estate – a feat that all of her clients agree she’s certainly achieved.

Having obtained her full Real Estate Licence before starting OnTrend Property Group, Kristy now specialises in the Sale and Management of Residential Properties here on the Sunshine Coast and surrounds.

With 15 years of local experience and knowledge, Kristy Sloan is the Director you can trust when it comes to your property journey.

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150M TO THE SAND – NORTH FACING ALEXANDRA HEADLAND – DOES IT GET MUCH BETTER? 2 Leo Crescent, Alexandra Headland Offered to the market in near new condition, this less than 2-year-old home has genuine beach character. Within a short stroll to the patrolled beach of Alexandra Headland, the Alex Surf Club and multiple cafés and shops, this immaculate property will not disappoint. The layout of this sophisticated beach home has been artfully designed with a private courtyard entrance leading you to the large front door with video entry.

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AUCTION OUTSTANDING LOCATION & LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITY – BEACHSIDE MOOLOOLABA 5 Anthony Avenue, Mooloolaba Perfectly located within minutes to Mooloolaba and Alexandra Headland beaches this property represents an amazing opportunity to enter the beachside market and start enjoying the Sunshine Coast lifestyle. Set on a generous 675m2 corner allotment this double storey home with multiple living zones is suitable for owner occupiers or investors.

Plenty of potential here - live in ready, renovate or knock down and build your dream home.

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AUCTION ISLAND OASIS – PRESTIGIOUS MINYAMA WATERFRONT! 6 Island Court, Minyama Nestled peacefully in the heart of Minyama, this deepwater property delivers the opportunity to fulfill your ultimate coastal dream. Comprising of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, multiple living zones and a generous sized kitchen, this single level home will be attractive to an array of buyers and renovators. The pool and outdoor entertaining areas will certainly be enjoyed, while also commanding beautiful canal views.

Water and boating enthusiasts will love the private pontoon and deepwater access.

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AUCTION ACTION

ARABIAN KNIGHTS AND CAMELS AS SUMMER AUCTIONS STEAM AHEAD A little bit of nostalgia crept into last week’s auctions, which saw plenty of locals coming out even in stormy weather. WORDS: Tracey Johnstone.

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esidents and visitors around Mooloolaba Esplanade were greeted with the most extraordinary sight one evening as strange looking men in charge of even stranger looking animals paraded along the Esplanade.

It was December 1999 and Graeme Juniper was in the process of officially opening his second Mooloolaba Esplanade development with fanfare that was quite out of the ordinary.

Perhaps it’s the building name Zanzibar which gives you some idea of what the summer night opening was like.

Define Property agent Ross Cattle said he took great delight in regaling the large crowd gathered for the auction of Unit 801 of 47–51 Mooloolaba Esplanade with his memories of the brilliant occasion.

“The Juniper family were really proud of the building,” Mr Cattle said. “They had Arabian knights, camels in the street, Arabian tents; it was a big affair.

“It was a huge deal for Mooloolaba.”

With those images embedded in the minds of the 12 registered bidders, the

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auction of the three-bedroom Unit 801 kicked off. But it was three committed local buyers who were the last ones standing.

The apartment finally sold under the hammer to a local investor for $1.920 million.

“Graeme actually knows the buyer,” Mr Cattle said. “When we sold it, Graeme who isn’t easy to please sometimes when it comes to prices for property, thought it was a fantastic result for the building.”

ON THE CUSP The sale of the waterfront gem at 24 Coorumbong Close in Mooloolaba is just so close. Next Property Group agent Loren Wimhurst said the four-bedroom home went to auction on Saturday with two very keen bidders battling it out for the prize.

It’s been a keenly sought-after property with several potential buyers circling around in the period prior to auction.

Located just minutes by small boat to restaurants at The Wharf and Mooloolaba Beach, the north-east facing block is located within a cul-de-sac with a central garden. “It’s seriously just a few minutes to walk to the beach,” Ms Wimhurst said.

Bidding at the auction didn’t quite reach the mark. It passed in with the final two bidders continuing negotiations. “We’re expecting it to sell closer to $2.5 million,” Ms Wimhurst said.

For the unlucky bidder there is another option. Local builders Joanne and Scott Browning are selling their four-bedroom house which they built at 2 Leo Crescent in Alexandra Headland.

“It’s a beautiful home,” Ms Wimhurst said. “The Brownings are associated with high-calibre builds in blue-chip positions.

“The price will be reflective of the quality of the build and its location which is just a block to the flags.”

KULUIN EXCELS First National Riverside agent Jason Burns sounded both exhausted and elated by the results of last Wednesday night’s auction of the five-bedroom at 16 Riverbreeze Way in Kuluin.

Eight registered bidders, all locals, and a crowd of about 50 onlookers braved the stormy conditions.

“It was very competitive,” Mr Burns said. “It was probably one of the best I have had this year because of the number of bidders, the size of the crowd, the competitive bidding and then selling for a lot more than the owner expected.”

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24 Coorumbong Close in Mooloolaba

It was a stormy afternoon for the auction of 16 Riverbreeze Way, Kuluin a local buyer for $1.050 million.

“It’s an amazing result,” Mr Burns added. “I personally don’t know of a residential property selling over one million in Kuluin, under the hammer.”

PRIZED MOOLOOLABA SPIT Saturday’s auction of the two-bedroom apartment, Unit 8 in 83 Parkyn Parade, attracted an extraordinary 20 registered bidders.

“Parkyn Parade is in high demand,” listing agent Mr Cattle said. “It’s a unique location with the river one side and the ocean on the other of the road.

“Parkyn Parade’s been like a sleeping giant for many years, but in the last four years people are saying this area is incredible,” Mr Cattle added. We have sold an enormous amount of real estate over the last four years in Parkyn Parade.”

The apartment sold under the hammer to a local buyer who will live there for $1.5 million.

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Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory.

From AAMI Park, Melbourne.

9.00 Ambulance. (M) London paramedics are dispatched to aid a patient who has fallen down a flight of stairs at a casino.

11.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (M) A judge’s murder is investigated.

6.30pm News.

7.30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (M) 8.30 The World’s Greatest Hotels: George V, Paris. (PG) Takes a look at Hotel George V. 9.25 Titanic: Dead Reckoning. (PG) 10.25 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M)

SUNDAY

6.35pm Quentin Blake’s Clown.

7.00 ABC News Sunday.

7.40 Death In Paradise. (M) 8.40 MOVIE Anthony. (2020) (M) Toheeb Jimoh, Bobby Schofield.

Explores the alternate life of a murder victim.

10.10 Doc Martin. (M) 10.55 Harrow. (M)

6pm Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 4.

Evening session.

9.30 MOVIE National Lampoon’s European Vacation. (1985) (M) Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo. A family embarks on a European holiday.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols.

9.00 MOVIE Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. (2019) (M) Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham. A US lawman and a former spy reluctantly team up to take down a genetically enhanced anarchist.

11.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+)

6.30pm The Sunday Project.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Celebrity guests include Stanley Tucci.

8.30 FBI. A widow holds the key to a terrorist attack.

9.30 FBI. (M) The FBI joins forces with NYPD. 11.30 The Sunday Project.

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.35 Inside Harrods At Christmas.

(PG) Takes a look at the origins of Harrods.

8.30 Muhammad Ali. (M) Part 4 of 4.

10.15 Michael Palin: Travels Of A Lifetime. (PG)

7.30pm Outback Ringer. (PG) 8.00 Australian Story Summer Series.

8.30 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: Celebrating 70 Years.

9.40 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat: Christmas Special.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 5.

Evening session.

9.30 Fantasy Island. (PG) A bookworm goes back in time.

10.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 11.00 Highway Cops. (PG)

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (M) 8.30 Australian Crime Stories: Million Dollar Mystery. (M) 9.40 Reported Missing: Dementia. (M) 11.00 Chicago Med. (M) 11.45 The Village. (M)

6.30pm The Project.

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG) Lifeguards try to enforce social distancing.

8.00 Territory Cops. (M) A look at the Northern Territory Police.

8.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (M) A young woman is kidnapped.

10.30 The FBI Declassified. (M) 11.30 The Project.

6pm Mastermind Aust.

6.30 News.

7.35 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PG) 8.30 The Death Of Bruce Lee: Killing Bruce Lee. (M) Takes a look at the death of Bruce Lee. 10.00 The Best Of 24 Hours In Emergency. (M)

TUESDAY

6.30pm Movin’ To The Country.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Outback Ringer. (PG) 8.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG) 8.30 Christmas In Australia With Christine Anu. Christine Anu celebrates Christmas.

9.30 Australia Remastered: Nature’s Great Divide: Inner Kingdoms.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 16. Sydney Sixers v Adelaide Strikers. From the SCG. 10.00 Born To Kill? Aileen Wuornos. (MA15+) Takes a look at Aileen Wuornos.

11.00 Beat The Chasers UK.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PG) 8.30 The Weakest Link. (PG) Hosted

by Magda Szubanski.

9.30 Kath & Kim. (PG) Kath, Kim and Sharon go to the races.

11.15 Christmas At Warwick Castle.

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

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PG) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

8.30 NCIS. (M) Gibbs and Parker go on a road trip to find one of the serial killer’s victims.

10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 11.30 The Project.

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

7.35 Inside Aldi At Christmas.

8.30 Cher And The Loneliest Elephant. (PG) Explores how Cher helped save a bull elephant.

9.30 Lucille Ball: We Love Lucy.

Takes a look at Lucille Ball.

WEDNESDAY

7pm ABC News.

7.30 Outback Ringer. (PG) 8.00 Hard Quiz: Battle Of The Has Beens.

8.40 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering 2021.

9.40 QI. (PG) 10.10 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? (PG)

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 17. Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers.

10.00 Gordon, Gino & Fred: American Road Trip: Christmas Road Trip – Three Unwise Men. (M)

6pm News.

7.00 ACA. 7.30 Michael Bublé’s Christmas In The City.

8.30 MOVIE Love Actually. (2003) (M) Hugh Grant. Explores a series of interlocking vignettes.

11.15 Christmas In New York: Inside The Plaza.

6.30pm The Project.

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 8.00 All Aussie Adventures.

(PG) Russell shares his love of native fauna.

8.30 Bull. (M) Bull helps Taylor’s brother-in-law.

10.30 The Royals Revealed. (PG) 11.30 The Project.

6pm Mastermind Aust.

6.30 News.

7.35 Sesame Street: 50 Years Of Sunny Days.

9.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs: Beneath The Surface. (PG) Presented by Paul Murton.

9.30 Departure. (M) 10.20 SBS News.

6.30pm Movin’ To The Country.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Outback Ringer. (PG) 8.00 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. 8.30 Joanna Lumley’s Unseen Adventures. (M) Part 2 of 3.

9.20 That Christmas. (PG) 10.20 Lucy Worsley’s Christmas Carol Odyssey.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

7.30 Carols In The Domain. (PG) Hosted by David Koch and Natalie Barr.

10.00 MOVIE Vacation. (2015) (MA15+) Ed Helms.

6pm Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Great Getaways. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Miss Congeniality 2: Armed And Fabulous. (2005) (M) Sandra Bullock, Regina King. An FBI agent goes undercover once again.

10.50 New Amsterdam. (M) 11.40 Chicago Med. (M)

6.30pm The Project.

7.30 Jamie: Together At Christmas. Jamie prepares festivethemed dishes.

8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) The team searches for a serial rapist.

10.30 The Royals Revealed. (PG) 11.30 The Project.

6pm Mastermind Aust.

6.30 News.

7.35 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (PG) 8.30 Red Election. (MA15+) Adam prepares to resign.

9.25 Bowled Over: Untold Australia. (M)

MONDAY

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TV GUIDE

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FRIDAY

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

8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 MOVIE Awakenings.

(1990) (M) 10.25 Doctor Who. 11.15 Art Works. 11.45 Live At The Apollo.

6pm Bargain Hunt.

(PG) 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 8.30 The Amazing Homemakers.

(PG) 9.30 Australia’s Big Backyards. (PG) 10.30 The Mentalist.

(M)

6.40pm The Ashes: Dinner Break. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE The Rookie.

(1990) (M) 10.00 MOVIE Fire Down Below. (1997) (M)

7.30pm MOVIE Mean Girls. (2004) (M) Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams. 9.30 MOVIE Clueless. (1995) (M) Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Paul Rudd. 11.30 Malcolm.

(PG)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG) 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Saved & Remade.

8.30 MOVIE Star Trek V: The Final Frontier.

(1989) (PG) William Shatner. 10.40 Memory Lane. (PG)

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. (PG) 9.30 Friends. (PGC) 11.30 2 Broke Girls. (M)

SATURDAY

7.05pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.20 Live At The Apollo. 9.05 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 9.50 Mock The Week. 10.20 Schitt’s Creek. 10.45 Schitt’s Creek.

6pm Border Security: International. (PG) 6.30 The Hotel Inspector.

(PG) 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 The Mentalist. (M)

6pm The Ashes.

Second Test. Aust v England. Day 3. Late afternoon session.

6.40 The Ashes: Dinner Break. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.30 MOVIE The Departed.

(2006) (MA15+)

7.30pm MOVIE Richie Rich. (1994) (PG) 9.30 MOVIE Beethoven.

(1992) (G) Charles Grodin. 11.15 Malcolm. (PG) 11.45 Young, Dumb And Banged Up In The Sun. (MA15+)

2.30pm MOVIE The Ten Commandments.

(1956) (G) 7pm MOVIE Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country.

(1991) (PG) 9.15 MOVIE Star Trek: Generations. (1994) (PG)

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

(M) 10.20 MacGyver.

(PG) 11.20 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

(M)

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

7.05pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Compass. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Life On The Edge. 9.20 Pilgrimage: Road To Istanbul.

6.30pm Big Bash League. Game 14.

Brisbane Heat v Sydney Thunder. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 Extreme Railways. (PG) 9.30 Mighty Trains.

(PG) 10.30 Heathrow.

6.40pm The Ashes: Dinner Break. 7.00 Big Bash League.

Game 14. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Thunder. 10.00 MOVIE Passenger 57. (1992) (M)

7pm MOVIE Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch. (2018) (G) 8.35 MOVIE The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor.

(2008) (M) Brendan Fraser. 10.45 MOVIE Dragonheart. (1996) (M)

5pm MOVIE Gunfight At The O.K. Corral.

(1957) (PG) 7.30pm Christmas At Chatsworth House.

8.30 MOVIE It’s A Wonderful Life. (1946) (PG) James Stewart.

11.10 House. (M)

6pm JAG. (PG) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 9.30 Star Trek: Discovery.

6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.40 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 8.05 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Friends. (PG) 9.30 2 Broke Girls. (M)

MONDAY

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

8.30 David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef. 9.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.

6pm Big Bash League.

Game 15. Perth Scorchers v Hobart Hurricanes. 7.00 Bargain Hunt. 8.00 Doc Martin. (PG) 9.00 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (PG) 11.00 Cold Case.

6.40pm The Ashes: Dinner Break. 7.00 Big Bash League.

Game 15. Perth Scorchers v Hobart Hurricanes. 9.30 MOVIE Predator 2.

(1990) (MA15+)

6pm 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Raymond. 8.30 MOVIE Wayne’s World. (1992) (PG) 10.25 MOVIE Naked Gun 33 : The Final Insult. (1994) (PG)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG) 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Poirot. (PG) 8.40 Silent Witness.

(MA15+) 10.50 Law & Order: Criminal Intent.

(MA15+) 11.50 The Equalizer. (M)

6pm JAG. (PG) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 A-League Highlights Show. 11.20 Evil. (M)

6pm Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.00 2 Broke Girls.

(M)

TUESDAY

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

8.30 Upstart Crow.

9.00 QI. 9.30 Schitt’s Creek. 9.55 Schitt’s Creek. 10.20 Preppers.

10.50 Doctor Who. 11.50 Catastrophe.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

(PG) 7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG) 8.30 Lewis.

(M) 10.30 Without A Trace. (M)

6pm Big Bash League.

Game 16. Sydney Sixers v Adelaide Strikers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Secrets Of The Supercars. 9.30 Counting Cars. 10.30 Vegas Rat Rods.

6pm 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Raymond. 8.30 MOVIE American Reunion.

(2012) (MA15+) 10.45 MOVIE 40 Days And 40 Nights. (2002) (M)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG) 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 New Tricks. (M) 8.40 The Closer. (M) 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles.

(MA15+) 10.40 Law & Order: Criminal Intent.

11.40 Chicago Med.

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

(M) 11.20 Evil.

(MA15+)

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

SURF REPORT with MWP’s man in the water

A tale of two sides.

Last weekend I caught a wave and had someone blatantly drop in. I figured it was crowded, so I yelled stay on. He then preceded to tell me to “f@ck off” and pulled off the wave, much to my confusion. I figured his brain capacity may have been limited, so I let it be.

Moments later, I was talking to a coastal visitor who was so excited to be surfing but kept getting in the wrong position. After a discussion about how excited he was and he just wanted to catch one wave that would make his day, I spotted a set wave approaching and screamed at him to paddle his heart out. He caught it and his day was now perfect with a happy vibe that would last a week.

So maybe listen and you actually might stumble across some kindness that will make your day. I saw the first guy in the car park later with a flat tyre.

Merry Christmas peeps and spread the kindness.

FISHING REPORT with Steve Dingle

WEDNESDAY

(CH22)

7.15pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? 8.30 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 9.15 David Stratton’s Stories Of Australian Cinema.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

(PG) 7.30 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG) 8.20 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (M) 10.20 Miranda. (PG) 11.00 What A Carry On! (PG) 11.40 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG)

6pm Big Bash League.

Game 17. Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.30 Storage Wars. (M) 9.00 Storage Wars. (PG) 9.30 Storage Wars: NY. (PG) 10.00 Irish Pickers.

6pm 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Raymond. 8.30 MOVIE Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls. (1995) (PG) 10.20 MOVIE Fist Fight. (2017) (MA15+)

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. (PG) 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 As Time Goes By. (PG) 8.50 Midsomer Murders. (M) 10.50 House. (M) 11.50 The Equalizer. (M)

6pm JAG. (PG) 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 11.15 Evil. (MA15+)

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

THURSDAY

SUNDAY

ABC PLUS

7pm Children’s Programs. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Mock The Week. 9.00 Hard Quiz: Battle Of The Has Beens. 9.40 Insert Name Here.

10.10 Doctor Who.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

(PG) 7.30 Father Brown. (M) 8.30 Inspector George Gently. (M) 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries.

(M)

6pm American Pickers.

(PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars.

(PG) 7.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 MOVIE Cool Hand Luke. (1967) (M) Paul Newman, George Kennedy, Strother Martin.

6pm 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE How The Grinch Stole Christmas.

(2000) (G) 9.35 MOVIE Four Holidays. (2008) (M) 11.20 Young Sheldon.

5.30pm Murder, She Wrote. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Grantchester: Christmas Special. (M) 10.10 Keeping Up Appearances.

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

6pm Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.00 2 Broke Girls. (M) 1712

DIGITAL CHOICE

The inner reefs have been fishing well after the rain has given the rivers a flush with some nice snapper and mixed reef fish being caught. There has also been a few mackerel around along the dirty water line. The rivers have been a bit tough due to the rain, but fishing the beeper holes on the high tide has been the best option. The beaches have been quiet but fishing the high tide again has produced some nice size dart and a few flathead. Borumba and Lake McDonald have had the best reports of bass of late and as usual there has been some good action chasing saratoga at Borumba. A short road trip to Monduran dam could be worth it if you like chasing barramundi.

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