My Weekly Preview Issue 739. January 12, 2023

Iam the first to admit I’m a bit of a hoarder, especially when it comes to clothes and sentimental things like drawings and cards the children have given me over the years. And don’t get me started on impulse buying from the middle aisles at Aldi! It seems I’m not alone, either. Did you know Aussies are spending hundreds of dollars on storage every month, just to house all the things they probably don’t need? This week, we take a closer look at why we are a nation of over-consumers and a local expert shares her top tips on how we can declutter our homes and simplify our lives. Turn to page 10. We also have some great summer fashion for you to enjoy, plus inspiration for your next holiday. Our education feature shines the light on our clever graduates who have achieved stellar results. There’s no doubt our future is in great hands with these capable young people at the helm.

Now, I’m off to clean out my wardrobe! Until next time, enjoy the read.

Ingrid Nelson

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Feature story Are you one of the many Aussies paying for storage? We have some tips to help you declutter.

Home style

The hottest colour trends this season.

36 Education Our students excel in 2022. 40 NDIS All the latest news you need to know.

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Travel Top places you need to visit in 2023.

Property Your go-to property guide.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has wiped more than one million people from Australia’s 10-year population forecasts.

The population will be around four per cent smaller than expected in a decade due to the slowdown in migration due to COVID-related restrictions, as well as a blip in the fertility rate.

Record-low migration during the pandemic will also feed into a lower birth rate as there will be fewer migrants to have children.

Still, the snapshot of Australia’s population shows the nation’s ranks swelling from 26 million to 29.9 million by 2032/33.

But Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the news that Australia’s population will be slightly smaller and older is concerning, especially in the context of the trend towards an ageing population.

“As the economy recovers from the worst of the pandemic, crippling skills and labour shortages are holding our businesses and our economy back,” he says.

Dr Chalmers says the government is tackling the workforce shortages on multiple fronts, including allowing parents to work more, training Australians to fill skills gaps and improving the migration program.

ACT independent senator David Pocock raised concerns about the inequities caused by an ageing population and the burden felt by younger generations.

He says the government should reconsider the design of the stage-three tax cuts in light of the new population data.

The legislated tax changes, due to begin in 2024, will lower the 32.5 per cent and 37 per cent marginal tax rates

to 30 per cent and flatten the tax structure for people earning between $45,000 and $200,000.

The cuts are expected to cost the budget about a quarter of a trillion dollars.

“Intergenerational wealth disparity is growing,” Senator Pocock says.

“We need a long-term plan to address it, together with how we fund the services our community relies on from Medicare to the pension, Austudy and support for the most vulnerable.”

Separately, the treasurer is looking to overhaul the Productivity Commission, the independent body tasked with advising the government on productivity-enhancing measures.

Australia’s productivity growth, a key driver of better living standards, has slowed over the past decade, a trend seen across most developed nations.

Dr Chalmers says he wants to broaden the scope of the commission while maintaining a sharp focus on productivity.

He says the reforms are not about refreshing the leadership despite the chair, Michael Brennan, approaching the end of his term in the middle of the year.

“This is not about any one person, it’s not about a set of commissioners necessarily, it’s about the institution itself,” Dr Chalmers says.

QLD TO TOP GRIM NATIONAL ROAD TOLL AAP

Queensland’s roads are deadlier than either New South Wales or Victoria with the state’s death toll set to top the nation.

There were 299 deaths in the state in 2022, compared to 288 in New South Wales, 240 in Victoria and 50 in Tasmania, although the latter recorded the biggest proportional rise.

Queensland Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey says the government will host a road safety roundtable this month to hammer out ideas to improve the situation.

“The number of lives lost on Queensland roads has been the worst in more than a decade: 299 lives,” he told reporters on Monday. “There are a lot of Queenslanders today who are grieving for people who weren’t there for Christmas, and will never be there ever again, so this is a source of real concern to us.”

While other states are yet to release their end-of-year figures, more than 1191 people had died on the nation’s roads by November 30.

All states thus have recorded a rise in road deaths over a year when pandemic restrictions were eased, extreme rainfall made roads slippery and drivers have been washed away in their cars after driving into floodwaters.

However, the main factors in most fatal crashes remain speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, not wearing a seatbelt, distraction and fatigue.

ROAD DEATH TOLL BY JURISDICTION IN 2022:

• Queensland: 299, up from 277

• New South Wales: 288, up from 275

• Victoria: 240, up from 233

• Tasmania: 50, up from 35.

– AAP.

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers

A nose for sound

It’s common to picture horses bounding across a landscape – not something scaly and low to the ground. However, a study published in Nature in 2019 noted that crocodiles have the “full range of quadrupedal footfall patterns used by mammals”. That means that they have the ability to gallop like a horse – and occasionally do. Of course, they don’t look quite as graceful, but they can reach speeds of up to 17.7 km/h.

You may think your vocal cords determine the way your voice sounds, but your nose plays into it as well. “Your voice is produced in the larynx but that sound is really a buzzing sound,” says the Cleveland Clinic. “The richness of the sound is determined by how the sound is processed above the larynx, which occurs in your nose and throat. The nasal voice we hear in someone with a cold and allergies is due to a loss of this nasal resonation, since air can’t pass through the nose.”

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When thinking of hair ties, a first instinct is probably to grab a scrunchie or something made of elastic. In the 1970s, however, placing your pigtails in brightly-hued yarn was the way to go. “It looked like cotton thread, like Q-tips,” says style expert Candy Holladay. “They were the worst things ever.” People would often wear these yarn hair ties with different headbands, but that doesn’t change the fact they are now considered a fashion misstep.

in history – January 12

1908 – The first long-distance radio message is broadcast from the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Scientist Lee de Forest’s broadcast was heard by an audience of 50.

1967 – James Bedford is frozen with the intent of future resuscitation. Bedford was the first human to be cryonically preserved. His body awaits resuscitation in Scottsdale, Arizona.

1969 – Led Zeppelin releases its debut album. The album was imaginatively named Led Zeppelin

2010 – An earthquake kills 316,000 in Haiti. Most of the country’s capital of Port-au-Prince was destroyed during the disaster.

Word of the day

Precocious

Having or showing mature qualities at an unusually early age. It can also mean exceptionally early in development or occurrence.

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THE UNHAPPY HOARDERS CLUB

Many of us are drowning in ‘stuff’. To find space for all our possessions, we are paying off-site storage companies. In fact, one recent survey found Australians spend an average of $163 per month on self-storage.

The number-one item stored in these facilities is furniture. Other items we cannot fit in our houses include appliances and electronics, hobby items, sports equipment, collectibles, memorabilia, books and photographs, cars and wine.

About a quarter of customers cannot remember what is actually in their storage unit. Around 13 per cent use them to hide their purchases from others.

The massive growth of the household storage industry is a sign of overconsumption. It’s a problem in many developed economies that’s doing increasing harm to the planet.

Unfortunately, the Earth does not have an off-site storage option.

Curbing our desire to consume has to be the solution.

Costs are mounting for us and the planet

Australians owe, on average, about

$3800 in credit-card debt and a further $17,700 in personal debt (excluding property debt, which averages $565,880).

This year, Australian shoppers were expected to spend $63.9 billion in the six weeks before Christmas – about $2458 per person.

We waste a lot of what we buy. For example, each year, Australia wastes 7.6 million tonnes of food, with consumers accounting for half of this waste.

The food we throw out is worth between $2000 and $2500 per household – or up to $1000 per person.

That’s just the start of the wasteful spending – think of all those gym memberships, gift cards, clothes, appliances and furniture we’ve bought but don’t use.

In total, Australian households produce about 12.4 million tonnes of waste each year. That equates to roughly half-a-tonne per person.

We are not just spending beyond our personal means but also beyond what our planet can sustain.

Eventually, we will run out of places for all this waste to go.

I’m not a hoarder, but …

People who own lots of stuff, or who

collect things, are not necessarily hoarders, but may struggle to part with personal and household possessions.

The reason can in part be explained by Belk’s concept of the extended self. This is when possessions become part of our identity and signal to others who we are and, importantly, who we want to be.

holiday. Possessions that still have potential financial or utilitarian value can also be hard to give up.

Why buy so much in the first place?

Part of the problem is, we are exposed to thousands of advertisements every day and a huge array of cheap products. The temptation to keep buying things can be too much for many people.

In their 2005 book Affluenza, Clive Hamilton and Richard Denniss describe the Western world as being in the grip of consumerism. Fast forward to 2022 and it appears we haven’t changed much.

Behaving as though we have a chronic lack of stuff, we simply buy too many things we don’t need.

Many Australians live in small houses or apartments that lack space for all their things. Even those in large houses find they are overflowing with possessions but are loath to give up some of them.

The solution is, we pay someone else to store our possessions – and we pay a lot. Self-storage in Australasia has grown into a $1.5 billion industry.

Some things we own may have symbolic value because they remind us of special people, places and events, such as gifts from a friend or souvenirs from a

There are about 2000 self-storage facilities across Australia and New Zealand. Some house hundreds of individual storage units.

Accumulating

‘stuff’ and making wasteful purchases are habits that are

not only cramping our style, but also smothering

the planet.

WORDS: Louise Grimmer, Senior Lecturer in retail marketing, University of Tasmania; Gary Mortimer, Professor of Marketing and Consumer Behaviour, Queensland University of Technology; and Martin Grimmer, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Marketing, University of Tasmania.

“In total, Australian households produce about 12.4 million tonnes of waste each year. That equates to roughly half-a-tonne per person”

This is certainly the case for those who collect things. Our collections become a part of us and our life story. It can be difficult to disentangle ourselves from these possessions.

What can we do about it?

It is easy to be swept up in the shopping frenzies of Christmas and New Year sales. We are “programmed” to spend by marketers and retailers who surround us with temptation in stores and online.

But there are things you can do to help counter the impulse to buy and reduce its impacts.

• Make a list and set a budget before you head to the shops, and try to stick to it. Use cash instead of cards when you can. Research shows people feel the cost of paying more when using cash. Don’t shop on an empty stomach or when you are tired.

• Where possible, shop locally and buy locally made items. It’s great for your local economy and the planet benefits from fewer air miles.

• Rather than products, consider gifts of experiences, which don’t involve accumulating ‘stuff’. Options include creative classes, entertainment, sports or health and beauty services.

• Look for products with less packaging or with biodegradable packaging. Buy loose products and choose refillable options where you can.

• Ask yourself: do I really need to buy this? If I didn’t have a credit card, could I actually afford it today?

• We can all use self-monitoring to improve our spending habits and to reduce the environmental costs of ‘stuff’.

This article is republished from theconversation. com

LOCAL PROFESSIONAL ORGANISER ALI BELLA, FROM BELLA HOME ORGANISING, SHARES HER TOP 10 TIPS TO DECLUTTERING YOUR HOME:

1. Stop clutter at the door. Put a ‘no junk mail’ sign on your mailbox, open mail straight away and discard the envelope or anything else non-essential.

2. Have a one-in, one-out rule for the house: when an item comes in, something else must go.

3. Keep a stylish basket by the front door as a collection point for your donations. If your children are not putting their things away, just place them next to the donation basket and see what happens.

4. Repair it! If something is broken or torn, can it be repaired? If you can’t do it yourself, find someone who can, and put it in the car ready for drop-off.

5. If you have children at home, invest in a plastic tub for each child as a keepsake box for anything precious given to them or made by them. When the tub is full, something needs to come out, which can be tough for the more sentimental kids, but the perfect lesson for them to learn while they are young.

6. To declutter your wardrobe, turn all the hangers the wrong way around and, after six months, look at what is still that way on the hangers. Ask yourself if you are going to wear that in the future – if not, let it go.

7. Think before you buy. Becoming mindful of your intention before you buy will save you so much wasted time, money and energy because every single item in your home takes energy to manage, move, store, sort or protect.

8. As soon as you get home, unpack your bags and put everything where it belongs. Put a five-minute timer on for the kids, to make it fun. This will save so many tears in the morning.

9. Your fur baby doesn’t need a lot of stuff. They just want your time and attention, so hold back on swamping them with toys. Set a boundary of having one basket or tub as the limit for their belongings.

10. If there are other members of the family who struggle getting rid of things, be mindful not to go on the attack. Set an example and maybe they will be inspired from the joy you receive from living a more uncluttered life.

Christmas felt like it had truly arrived at The Events Centre Caloundra last month for the final Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network event of the year. With help from the fabulous stall owners and carols thanks to The Kitty Kats singing group, the Christmas breakfast and market was a great opportunity to mingle and connect.

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Fingers on the pulse

Sunshine Coast residents are not only tuning in to the podcast craze, they are making it happen. WORDS: Caitlin Zerafa.

Whether you’re in the car, out on a walk or enjoying some spare time, podcasts have become a popular way to tune into a topic you love while on the go.

In fact, Australians seem to be devouring the audio content so much, we have become one of the biggest podcasting countries in the world.

According to recent data from the Australian Podcast Ranker, Australians downloaded 755 million podcasts in 2022. That was up by 39 per cent on the previous year.

Between January and November 2022, the average listener downloaded 4.3 podcasts and listened to 2.46 hours of content each week.

Health and fitness and true crime the

fastest-growing genres.

“It’s clear from the massive growth in podcast listening in 2022 that Australia’s love affair with podcasts continues,” Commercial Radio Australia chief executive officer Ford Ennals says.

“Unlike so many other countries in the world, the most popular podcasts in Australia are local made.”

And the Sunshine Coast has its fair share of locally made podcasts with residents covering a range of genres. Here are five local podcasts to check out this summer.

All are available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

2. BATPOD

Batpod is an educational podcast perfect for children aged 10 to 15 these school holidays. In the Sunshine Coast Council podcast, listeners can choose their own adventure as a junior conservation officer balancing the wellbeing of the community with local flying fox roosts.

4. LOCAVORES

When it comes to fresh local produce on the Sunshine Coast, Roz White is passionate about giving producers and farmers a place to shine. Her Locavores podcast tells the stories of these local families whose products are stocked in White’s IGA stores.

1. DON’T GIVE A FIFTY

Hosted by Coast locals and best friends Melinda Salmond and Trish Gordon, Don’t Give A Fifty is a podcast for midlife women who do not consider themselves over the hill yet. The women are keen to inspire, inform, encourage and motivate.

3. MINDFUL MEN

Sunshine Coast local and qualified social worker Simon Rinne has created the Mindful Men Podcast to help men open up about manhood. From mental health to fatherhood and everything in between, Mindful Men creates a safe space for conversation.

5.

THE POINT MUSIC

Rhys Fox, from The Point Music podcast, interviews Sunshine Coast-based and Australian musicians about their latest releases. The podcast has been running for two years, with more than 60 artists interviewed ... and counting.

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‘OUR MIRACLE BABY’

She may have had a tough start in life but little Lilly Kate Robinson is no lightweight when it comes to being a fighter for survival.

Six months after being born and weighing just 800 grams, baby Lilly Kate Robinson is ticking off milestones and amazing her doting parents.

She is now tipping the scales at 4.5 kilograms and is ready to see in the new year with proud mum and fitness influencer Emily Kate Robinson and partner Keenan Algie.

Lilly Kate arrived 14 weeks early on June 22.

She weighed no more than a loaf of bread.

She was born via an emergency caesarean at Mater Mothers’ Hospital in South Brisbane and spent almost 100 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Ms Robinson, a qualified personal trainer from Coolum who specialises in women’s health, says Lilly Kate is now a happy and healthy six-month-old.

And she is showing more of her personality every day.

“She sleeps all through the night,” Ms Robinson, pictured with Lilly Kate, says.

“I love watching her reach her

milestones. Words can’t describe how hard it was when Lilly Kate arrived so early – it was an emotional roller-coaster.

“Having her home now is the absolute best and I just live for these little wins.

“She is honestly our beautiful miracle baby.”

Ms Robinson says her daughter’s unexpected arrival came as a “complete shock” and that it had been the “hardest but best year” of her life.

“Our strong girl was such a fighter, and she came home for the first time eight weeks before Christmas,” Ms Robinson said.

“I am in awe of her strength and determination to survive.

“She came off oxygen on December 14 and that was the best Christmas present ever.”

Mater neonatologist Luke Jardine says it is amazing to hear how far Lilly Kate has come in the past six months.

Dr Jardine says a baby born at 26 weeks has about an 85 per cent chance of survival.

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‘SOPHISTICATION IN A NUTSHELL’

New year, new travel plans! We’ve compiled the best mini getaways for you to enjoy through 2023. So, grab your calendar and lock in the dates to ensure you have time for some much-needed RnR this year.

Ipull back the heavy curtains to reveal the million-dollar sweeping views across the Brisbane River –her centrepiece lit up in all its glory.

The Heritage-Listed Story Bridge is a magnificent landmark and from here, I can truly appreciate the magnitude of Australia’s largest steel bridge as it twinkles and shines against the dark night sky.

The street below appears to almost be alive as people of all ages swarm the narrow sidewalk, weaving in and out of the bars and restaurants.

I can hear soft beats drifting from above and I know that the evening is well and truly underway in the glamorous urban oasis that is Fiume Rooftop Bar.

WORDS: Candice Holznagel.

I was lucky enough to while away a couple of hours there earlier in the day –spoilt by the views and terrific cocktail menu. This is Brisbane’s hottest precinct – the ever-cool and stylish Howard Smith Wharves, home to one of Queensland’s most sought-after hotels.

The five-star luxury and sustainable Crystalbrook Vincent hotel is the shining crown in the precinct. Score a room here and you will be envied by many.

Crystalbrook Vincent (formerly called The Fantauzzo, has more than 500 stunning prints by famed artist Vincent Fantauzzo on display) is sophistication in a nutshell. With its wide range of accommodation options and an environmentally conscious philosophy,

the hotel appeals to a variety of guests ranging from the older, more-established couple to the fashionable Insta influencers. Then there are the families, such as us, who crave a little luxury with at-home comforts.

The best part? This show-stopping hotel is located a little over an hour’s drive from the Sunshine Coast.

STAYING THERE

There are 166 rooms and suites on offer, all decadently designed, including the exceptionally spacious family room, which consists of two separate sleeping spaces, a lounge and those amazing views.

Visit crystalbrookcollection.com/vincent

So, where else should you visit?

1. Resort mecca Palm Cove receives endless praise and publicity, but its quieter and less glitzy cousin is one of our favourites. Port Douglas, a 40-minute drive from Palm Cove and only an hour from the Cairns Airport, is the place to rest and rejuvenate. It offers a range of accommodation options from five-star resorts to beachfront self-contained villas. The gateway to the 135 million-year-old Daintree Rainforest also boasts restaurants, markets and boutiques.

2. Crave a beachside paradise without all the tourists? Yeppoon is the town for you. The coastal enclave has evolved in recent years with the esplanade now playing host to funky cafes, boutiques and the scene-stealing Yeppoon Lagoon, which stretches to the size of around 13 tennis courts.

Located on the Capricorn Coast, Yeppoon provides direct access to the picturesque Great Keppel Island and the Southern Great Barrier Reef.

Tip: We recommend setting up camp at the modern and resort-style Salt Yeppoon, which has one-, two- and three-bedroom beachfront apartments.

3. Rounding out your must-do short stays for 2023 is the NSW beach village of Yamba to completely switch off. Not much has changed in the past 20 years in this quaint piece of paradise. Chances are, you will find yourself enjoying an evening meal at the local bowls club. That said, there are plenty of areas to explore, including neighbouring Angourie, which boasts striking beach scenery. This is not a

Drink in the views at the Crystalbrook Vincent, Brisbane

incredible’: Why this beautiful turtle is so special

Onlookers enjoyed a unique experience at Buddina beach when they witnessed the endangered loggerhead turtle being released back to the ocean.

The female turtle named Bullumby by Kabi Kabi Lore/Law Woman and TurtleCare citizen scientist Bridgette Chilli – came in on a Thursday night to lay her eggs.

It was then that TurtleCare Sunshine Coast volunteers were able to secure her for an important job.

Bullumby was fitted with a GPS tracking device to provide valuable data on her movements and better understand – and protect – turtle habitats.

Sunshine Coast Council’s TurtleCare conservation officer Kate Hofmeister says successfully deploying the tracker provides an amazing opportunity to learn about the turtle’s offshore movements.

“This research is mostly focused on the inter-nesting habitat use, which is the area she uses in the ocean between clutches of eggs, close to our coastline,” explains Mrs Hofmeister.

“We first met Bullumby in the 2009 turtle season when she was tagged and, thanks to that tag, we were able to recognise her again in 2012, 2019 and now in 2022.

“We’ve seen her eight times in four nesting seasons over 13 years, and each visit to our shores she lays an average of 125 eggs.”

Mrs Hofmeister says that in her most recent effort, Bullumby laid a clutch of 131 eggs on Buddina beach.

Bullumby is the fourth loggerhead turtle to participate in the tracking project on the Sunshine Coast, which is a collaborative research project with Dr Colin Limpus from the Queensland Government Department of Environment and Science.

Previous tracking data collected by Council was used recently in a large metaanalysis of loggerhead turtle migrations in Eastern Australia published by Michelle Perez from James Cook University.

The open-access publication provided valuable data on the migration route, habitat distribution and ecological range for a threatened genetic stock of loggerhead turtles.

Mrs Hofmeister was excited to discover how the turtles moved within the area known as the Blue Biosphere, which is the first five kilometres offshore.

Mrs Hofmeister says a fifth turtle, known to us as First Lady, was fitted with a tracker on December 14, after she came ashore to lay her eggs on Buddina beach.

Find out more about Council’s turtle tracking program and how you can help these precious creatures on Council’s website.

Your Environment Levy supports a range of projects, programs and initiatives to protect and enhance our natural assets and helps Council to deliver a healthier environment and more liveable Sunshine Coast.

Last financial year, the levy enabled Council to acquire four parcels of environmentally significant land, protecting a further 165 hectares across the region.

Visit Council’s website to learn more about Council projects funded under the Environment Levy.

Forty-five Sunshine Coast migrant residents took the plunge and came out swimmingly after successfully completing Council and Royal Life Saving Society Queensland’s Migrant Learn to Swim and Beach Safe Program recently.

Community Portfolio Councillor David Law says participants had the opportunity to learn basic swimming techniques and improve their water confidence skills.

“The program concluded with a beach safety session to get participants ready to enjoy the wonderful beaches we have on offer on the Sunshine Coast this summer,” he says.

For more information about the program, visit Council’s website.

LAND PROTECTED BY YOUR LEVY

MIGRANTS READY TO HIT THE SURF THIS SUMMER

Her name is Bullumby, meaning ‘beautiful one’, and she’s helping carry the survival hopes of her species.

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Council offers a range of community grants throughout the year to help local community organisations contribute and make the Sunshine Coast a vibrant and creative place to live.

Thanks to Council’s latest Minor Grants Program round, more than $96,000 was awarded to 57 community groups to undertake upgrades, purchase equipment, supply training for volunteers and deliver local community programs.

Funding categories include community development, community facilities, creative development, cultural heritage, economic development and sport and recreation.

Visit Council’s website for more information.

The Sunshine Coast’s pristine natural environment and vibrant villages offer endless opportunities for people all ages and abilities to enjoy and explore, including:

• 1293 parks

• 356 playgrounds

• 39 dedicated off-leash dog areas

• 16 dog exercise parks.

From the sparkling new Northern Parkland on Mooloolaba’s famed foreshore to hidden hinterland gems like Turner Park in Beerwah, grab your family, friends and fur-babies for a fun day out. Head to oursc.com.au for nine beauties that have received an upgrade.

Council is working towards creating the most sustainable region in the nation and wants to explore whether electric scooters and bikes could both ease traffic congestion and provide an active and eco-friendly alternative to getting around.

Council is seeking expressions of interest for an e-scooter and e-bike operator trial in the Maroochydore and Mooloolaba area.

The announcement is set to garner interest from new and existing hire operators keen to roll out their service in the region.

To find out more about the program, visit Council’s website.

The Sunshine Coast continues to grow its reputation as a world-class training base for sporting teams and athletes.

This builds on our proud history, which has included attracting some of the highest profile teams in the nation to play here in recent years.

The latest include AFL clubs Port Adelaide and Carlton, as well as NRL teams, the Brisbane Broncos and North Queensland Cowboys.

There clearly are many benefits for our athletic visitors, such as improving their fitness, skills and teamwork in the best climate in Australia.

They also enjoy excellent facilities, such as the Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex and Sunshine Coast Stadium, with the added bonus of being able to visit our stunning beaches.

One of Nambour’s best kept secrets is a vibrant, 25-metre-mural that brings a Howard Street building to life.

At last, Noiseworks will return to the stage after 30 years as part of their aptly named Take Me Back tour. Their only show in regional Queensland, and for one night only, is on Friday, February 17 at Venue 114.

The rockers will be playing all their classic hits, including Touch, No Lies, Hot Chilli Woman and of course Take Me Back, alongside other fan favourites. Visit venue114.com.au for more details and to book your tickets.

Homegrown artist Adam Lewczuk has now revealed the inspiration behind the captivating public artwork, commissioned by Council, along the Howard Street pedestrian link.

“This mural reflected the notion of Nambour as ‘a community in motion’,” Adam says. “It celebrates Nambour’s First Nations connection while acknowledging the region’s industrial and agricultural heritage.”

His latest achievement is a vibrant mural recently completed in the new Quota Memorial Park playground.

There are also many benefits for residents and local businesses as these elite sportspeople boost the region’s profile, encourage countless others to visit and inspire us all with their dedication and motivation to succeed.

As the region looks forward to playing a significant role in delivering the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Council will be working hard to secure more of these opportunities that represent a win-win for our community.

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TO HELP SOMEONE IN NEED

After providing nearly $2 million in support directly to the Sunshine Coast community in the 2012/22 financial year, Vinnies is once again calling out to the community for support through 2023.

Retail operations manager Linda De Blasio says donating quality clothes, homewares, books, toys and other goods is always appreciated.

She says 2022 was a busy year for the organisation.

“We worked with people facing homelessness, struggling to find affordable housing, or families who barely have enough to put food on the table after paying rent and utility bills,” she says.

“By donating to Vinnies, your unwanted clothes and goods can get a second life while also raising vital funds to help others.

“We do ask to be considerate in what

you donate – nothing damaged, torn, stained or threadbare.

“If you wouldn’t give it to a friend, you wouldn’t give it to Vinnies.”

Donations can be given directly to stores during opening hours or in donation bins and Ms De Blasio is reminding the community not to “dump” donations outside stores.

To find your local Vinnies Shop, visit vinnies.org.au/shops.

REMAIN VIGILANT AT HOME AND ON THE ROAD

Sunshine Coast police are reminding motorcycle and moped owners to be vigilant about where they store their vehicles after an increase in thefts in recent weeks.

Senior Constable Rebecca McMeniman says many of these vehicles have been wheeled away from their premises without the keys.

Residents can be security conscious by parking motorcycles in a secure place or use a handle, bar or fork lock, or consider applying a disc lock with an audible alarm to deter theft.

Meanwhile police will also continue operations on the popular Noosa North Shore, including Teewah

and Rainbow beaches, during January. Between January 1 and 4 police from Gympie and the Sunshine Coast conducted more than 5500 random breath tests and 72 random drug tests.

Inspector Brad Inskip says five drink drivers and one drug driver were detected. He says 137 speeding tickets were issued, along with 68 defective vehicle infringements and 54 people failing to wear seatbelts.

After 68 defective vehicle infringement notices were issued, police are also reminding motorists that vehicles driven ‘off-road’, must be roadworthy. Insp Inskip says it was disappointing to see the number of people flaunting the rules.

COMMUNITY NOTES

Corbould Park, via Gate 2, Pierce Avenue, Caloundra. Non-members can register at hello@caloundrafamilyhistory.org.au.

Maroochy View Club luncheon

The Maroochydore View Club hold monthly outings, luncheons with interesting speakers, volunteering opportunities and assist in the support of 10 Learning for Life scholarship students annually. A group for fun and friendship, the first luncheon of 2023 will be on January 27. Call Claire on 0416 119 053 for more information.

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Noosa Art and Craft Association art sale

The Noosa Art and Craft Association (NACA) is holding its Artastic event on January 21 and 22. Happening at Wallace House in Noosaville, visitors will have the chance to purchase beautiful artwork, including a wide variety of 2D and 3D artwork, created by local artists. The event will run from 9am to 3pm, with this being the only time each year where visitors have an opportunity to see all this art in one location. Find Wallace House at 1 Wallace Drive Noosaville or visit noosaartsandcrafts.org.au.

Guest Speaker at Caloundra Family History

The Caloundra Family History Research group hold its general meeting on the third Thursday of each month featuring interesting local guest speakers. All are welcome to join either in person or via Zoom. The next meeting is on January 19 with guest speaker Helen V. Smith – a professional family history researcher, presenter and author. She will give her talk, Lost in London at the CFHR rooms,

The Nambour and Mapleton Contract Bridge Clubs will be holding a lesson course beginning on February 1. The lessons will run every Wednesday for 12 weeks at the Nambour Rugby League Club at 22 Crusher Park Drive from 12.30pm. The cost of the program is $60 and bookings are essential at nambourcbc@ gmail.com or call Diana at 0408 797 985. Regular sessions are held in Nambour every Wednesday from 8.15am, while the Mapleton Club meets every Friday from 8.15am at Kureelpa Hall. For more information visit nambour.bridgeaustralia. org or mapleton.bridgeaustralia.org.

Square up for social linedancing

The Sunny Coasters Linedancing group meet every Tuesday at 9.30am at the Lions Park on Gympie Terrace, Noosaville. Families and children are welcome to come and join, with new members always welcome. There are seven classes per week at various locations across Noosa for all skill levels and ages. For more find Sunny Coasters Linedancing on Facebook.

INFLUENCING IN THE NAME OF MARINE RESEARCH

A popular Instagrammer’s viral posts have helped put the spotlight on the Great Barrier Reef and now she hopes her research can do the same.

Jacinta Shackleton recently graduated from the University of the Sunshine Coast with first-class honours after completing research into one of the reef’s more unusual sea creatures, the ‘walking’ epaulette shark.

“My UniSC research was really the perfect combination of my passion for underwater photography, my role as a master reef guide and storyteller on Lady Elliot Island, and my commitment to

marine conservation,” she says.

Her honours research investigated the range and genetics of epaulette sharks, which can stay out of water for two hours and walk on their fins.

With her almost 200,000 Instagram followers, Ms Shackleton’s has also been named an official Tourism and Events Queensland ‘Queensland creator’ with her images and videos being shared across its official platforms.

Her work has also been featured by Tourism Australia, the Discovery Channel, BBC Earth, CNN and several other national and global media outlets.

Cr Jason O’Pray Division Eight

Happy New Year readers! The holiday period has seen our population swell as we welcomed visitors from all over the world back to our beaches, our mountains, our backyards and our accommodation houses.

As we ease towards the end of the holiday period, please say thanks to our wildlife volunteers, our local lifeguards and our emergency services people, who work through all kinds of conditions to keep us all safe.

If your New Year’s resolution was to be more connected to community, there are plenty of local groups that would love to welcome you – Friends of Yaroomba, Seaside Shores Community Association, Marcoola Community Group, Mudjimba Residents Association, Pacific Paradise Progress Association, Twin Waters Residents Association and Sunshine Coast Residents Associations. Most have a presence online or contact my office for details.

I get plenty of local area improvement requests from these groups, and resident ideas to improve division eight are always welcome. Planning for the new financial year budget starts now, so let me know if you’d like to see a new park bench or seating, perhaps an upgrade or renewal of facilities at your local community centre or playground for example.

Major projects that kicked-off last year included the Marcoola North Placemaking Project and Ocean Street upgrade project. The Marcoola North placemaking project is in final plan making stages after considering community engagement outcomes, and Council hopes to present a final plan soon. Ocean Street upgrades are also in the plan making stages and will continue to be a focus in 2023.

The Maroochydore customer service counter and development information counter that was at 10 First Avenue, Maroochydore, has relocated to the new Sunshine Coast City Hall (54 First Avenue). The move was alongside many other council departments as we transition to the Maroochydore CBD.

I’ve no doubt 2023 will be another cracker year and I’m ready to work with you to make our hometown the best place on the planet to live, work and play.

See you ‘round division eight!

LOVE IS IN THE AIR!

The pandemic really did take its toll on the wedding market with the number of marriages in Australia dropping by more than 30 per cent to 79,000 in 2020. But I’m pleased to say since borders reopened, couples have been getting hitched with a vengeance, and as a premier wedding destination, the Sunshine Coast has seen a huge uplift in the number of weddings over the past 12 months.

The key to our popularity is our outstanding wedding venues and the professional service providers that are in place to ensure that couples can achieve their dream wedding – with no request too big or small.

Our wedding venues use stunning natural backdrops to set the scene for that once-in-a-life-time occasion, covering everything from a relaxed beachside setting to traditional ceremonies in our picturesque countryside or a romantic subtropical hinterland wedding and

everything in between.

There’s no one with a better grasp of the wedding market than Hinterland Tourism Sunshine Coast who estimate that weddings in the hinterland alone bring in more than $55million to the local economy each year from wedding guests who all stay, play and eat while in the region.

And what’s more, many newlyweds also choose to stay on for their honeymoon on the Sunshine Coast, to be indulged in our luxury accommodation that is perfect for such a romantic occasion.

If you are in the process of planning your big day then why not get inspired at the 2023 Summer Maleny Wedding Festival Trail this weekend (10am to 3pm, January 14 and 15) hosted by Hinterland Tourism Sunshine Coast.

Already married? Well, no stress as Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so why not book in a romantic staycation on the Sunshine Coast? Check out visitsunshinecoast.com for ideas.

Matt Stoeckel, Visit Sunshine Coast CEO

Aroona Centre

FOODWORKS

Howard and Avril Sugden have been at FoodWorks Aroona for the past 21 years and have enjoyed getting to know all the local families. “It is so good to be a part of such a great community.”

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.

Mon - Fri: 4.45am - 7.30pm

Sat - Sun: 6am - 7.30pm

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.

THE BEAUTY COLLECTIVE

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.”

MARSHALL FISH & CHIPS

Marshall and Jackie have been on the Sunshine Coast for the past 10 years and opened in Marshall’s in September last year. We have only heard great things from the locals on how good it is to have a fish and chips shop back in the area, especially one with such tasty food. “We actually have a specialty chicken burger that has been voted the best,” Jackie says. “Our burgers even outsell our fish and chips.”

Marshall and Jackie are looking forward to feeding the locals fresh fish, chips burgers and more. Call in, say hi and try the food for yourself.

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Aroona Centre, developed and owned by the one family since the early 90s. Recently, a total refurbishment of the building was completed with new tenants now filling out all the shops.

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

15 JANUARY

THE BLACK SORROWS

The Black Sorrows are back on the touring road. The long-established Australian group continues to be one of the nation’s most prolific and enduringly popular bands, renowned for high-energy live shows, musicianship and infectious, roots-soaked blues rock. The band has sold more than two million albums to date and won an ARIA Award for Best Group.

When: Sunday, January 15, 5pm.

Where: Imperial Hotel Eumundi, 1 Etheridge Street, Eumundi.

Tickets: $43.90, via oztix.com.au. Search for ‘Joe Camilleri and the black sorrows’.

JANUARY 13, 16, 17, 20

DINO DIG

Do you think there are dinosaurs at The Ginger Factory? Join this totally roarsome free activity and find out. Everything is fossil-ble. Be a real-life palaeontologist this January, dig for fossils in the sandpit and see what you can find. Then create your own fossil to bury for the next group to discover. When: January 13, 16, 17 and 20, 9.30am12.30pm. Where: The Ginger Factory, 50 Pioneer Road, Yandina.

Tickets: Free event.

JANUARY 16-19

MUSICAL THEATRE INTENSIVE Experience what it’s like to be a professional musical theatre performer through this electrifying ‘triple threat’ training workshop. Learn alongside industry professionals in an inclusive, energetic, fun-filled environment for children of all ages and skill levels. This four-day intensive includes training in singing, dancing, acting, film and television and audition technique. Display newfound skills in a showcase with costumes, lighting and sets. You will perform numbers from awardwinning musicals for a live audience.

When: January 16-19, 9am-3pm. Where: Mountain Creek State High School, Lady Musgrave Dr, Mountain Creek.

Tickets: $250, via trybooking.com/ events/1001210/sessions/3640561/ sections/1835901/tickets.

JANUARY 19-20

WICKED SISTERS PLAY

Alec Hobbes, an artificial intelligence researcher, is dead but his computer algorithm is still working away in his study. His widow Meridee tiptoes around the machine as she did around her husband for most of their marriage. This is an edgy play and great for a laugh but also strikes uncomfortable moments.

When: January 19 and 20, 7.30-9.30pm.

Where: Lind Lane Theatre, 16 Mitchell St, Nambour.

Tickets: $30, via trybooking.com/ events/995843/sessions.

14 JANUARY

POSITION SPECIFIC COACH TICKET

Calling all coaches: bring your notepad and pen as you break down the skills and movements required for each netball position. Head along to these unique coaching sessions to learn and observe the specific skills needed to coach your athletes in 2023.

When: Saturday, January 14 –Thursday, January 19, 8am-5pm. Where: 5 Fishermans Rd, Kuluin. Tickets: From $32.74, via Eventbrite. com.au and search ‘position specific coach ticket’.

18 JANUARY

MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU AT OUTDOOR CINEMA

It’s lights, camera, action in the new Northern Parkland at Mooloolaba as the community is invited to enjoy free movies under the stars. The Mooloolaba Summer Cinema series includes films suitable for the whole family to enjoy and this time it’s Minions: The Rise of Gru

When: Wednesday, January 18, 6.30pm.

Where: Northern Parkland, The Esplanade, Mooloolaba. Tickets: Free event.

21 JANUARY

MULTICULTURAL COMEDY GALA

The Multicultural Comedy Gala is a side-splitting celebration of Australia’s rich cultural diversity, by a world-class selection of the most acclaimed and celebrated comedians in the nation. This star-studded line-up will poke fun at everything that makes us different, but so much the same. Do your soul a favour and treat it to a night of laughter you’ll never forget.

When: Saturday, January 21, 8pm.

Where: The Events Centre Caloundra, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra. Tickets: $59.90, via theeventscentre. com.au/event/multicultural-comedygala/.

20 JANUARY

DON’T CHANGE – INXS TRIBUTE

Considered by many to be the most authentic INXS tribute production, fans have been partying to XS with Don’t Change at shows across the country. Featuring a line-up of six exceptional musicians, led by the charismatic frontman Blair Dwyer, Don’t Change – Ultimate INXS has the biggest INXS hits across three decades.

When: Friday, January 20, 4pm. Where: Kings Beach Tavern, 43 Burgess Street, Kings Beach.

Tickets: $39, via moshtix.com.au/v2/event/ dont-change-ultimate-inxs-the-strangestparty-tour-concert/141598.

20 JANUARY

ELTON JOHN TRIBUTE

Enjoy a night of Elton John classics, complemented by award-winning beer and American-style barbecue eats, performed by Tom Cridland. Cridland plays all of Elton John’s best-loved classic hits, album tracks, deep cuts and fan favourites, including Bennie and the Jets, Tiny Dancer, Rocket Man, Candle In The Wind, Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, I’m Still Standing, Crocodile Rock and Your Song.

When: Saturday, January 20, 7-9pm. Where: 51 Caloundra Rd, Caloundra West. Tickets: Visit moffatbeachbrewingco.beer/ production-events/elton-john-tribute-night.

Gig guide guide

FRIDAY, JAN 13

Studio 54, Caloundra RSL, 9pm

Junction Road, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm

Disco Revolution, Kings Beach Tavern, 8pm

8 Ball Aitken, Maleny Lane, 6pm

Kerri O’Keefe, Cooroy RSL, 6pm.

SATURDAY, JAN 14

Joe Camilleri and The Black Sorrows, Sunshine Coast Function Centre, 7.30pm

Ember Duo, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm

Alivan Blu, Sol Bar, 7pm

Andrea Kirwin, Black Box Theatre, 7pm Tony Boyd, Maroochy Surf Club, 7pm.

SUNDAY, JAN 15

Michelle Brown and Red Belly, Caloundra RSL, 9pm

Tune Rangers, Maroochy RSL, 6pm

Joe Camilleri and The Black Sorrows, Imperial Hotel Eumundi, 5pm

Brisbane Big Band, Pelican Waters Resort, 1pm.

* All events were correct at time of printing.

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Oduty they begrudgingly execute. Never mind that the customer is paying them to cook and serve for an out-of-home experience as a treat: the blank looks and lack of care and attention can be numbing.

At worst, we get service with a snarl.

Far from improving hospitality and service generally, the pandemic has somehow added a layer of malaise, with wait staff barely raising an eyebrow, much less mustering the energy for a smile.

The situation is aggravated by full employment and cafes and restaurants having to take on whomever puts their hand up, rather than the people they want or need.

We deserve better. We can be better.

Imagine warm service, precise delivery, well-trained staff who engage and provide an experience rather than avoiding eye contact while they search for the right code on their till, dragging their feet as they walk to your table and shovelling your plate vaguely in the right direction. The possibility is delicious.

Start with a greeting and a glass of

water. Ask how the day is going. Offer split bills and check in on the customer.

Perhaps the initiative could be given a red-hot start with the much-discussed uptake of more mature people in the workplace training up the young ones in manners and mores.

We spent the festive period in snowy Canada, which is the United States’ prettier, more polite cousin. Canada follows many US practices and conventions – partly because it shares one of the world’s longest borders – and tipping is one.

Tipping in North America is not a handy supplement for a server’s pay, but helps constitute part of the pay itself.

Hospitality staff are legally paid a handful of dollars an hour – well below a living wage. The consumer contribution bolsters that. The better the experience the costumer gets, the more they will tip.

But post-pandemic lockdowns, the blah attitude was as pervasive in Canada as on the Coast. Tips are an expectation, even for very lacklustre service.

Time, care and attention: in hospitality, giving these liberally is the best tip of all.

LIFE IN 2023 SEEMS LIKE A SICK JOKE

Ashley Robinson is working on staying calm, despite the topsy-turvy world that appears to surround him since the pandemic started.

What a different world we live in compared with not so long ago – let’s say February 2020, when COVID hit our shores.

If that wasn’t enough change, the war in the Ukraine was the icing on the proverbial crap cake. Then, of course, emission promises ramped up as well and the world has turned upside down –hopefully not into a fast-melting iceberg.

Let’s start with the last one: coal mining versus ingredients for batterypowered everything. It seems that the damage to the environment is at worst the same or possibly worse with green power.

How does that make any sense?

The war means we run out of stuff such as petrol and oil, even though we export that overseas. Hmm ... confusing.

COVID has a lot to answer for, including staff and fruit and vegie shortages. Yet, for the past couple of years, the farmers were ploughing in their fruit and vegie crops as they couldn’t get any internationals in to pick them.

The Australians were far too busy laying on the lounge, collecting payments

from our government. Then the state government came up with a genius idea of paying penalty rates from 6pm on Christmas Eve, just to make sure life was really tough for small businesses in hospitality. So, operators closed their collective doors with a bang at 5.30pm.

Now we are in the great potato crisis, with not a hash brown in the country, apart from Maccas, and chips are as rare as honest politicians. Floods have a fair bit to do with it, apparently, but I am suspicious that the lack of workforce numbers may be to blame as well.

Is lack of spuds another COVIDrelated issue? Do spud pickers, like a fair proportion of Aussies since COVID, want to spend more time with their family and their lounge, or do we get spuds from Ukraine and Russia as well? No idea.

It’s like that old joke about a union meeting, when the rep had the floor.

“Okay, I have got you double pay, double holidays and you only have to work one day a week, every Friday. How good is that?” There was one reply: “What? We have to work every Friday?”

Welcome to 2023.

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

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

Jane Stephens tables her concerns about the hospitality industry and the often ‘inhospitable’ attitude of wait staff across the globe.

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

SWEEPING ASIDE

THE HOUSEWORK

Sami Muirhead tries to get a handle on the clean freaks around her as she mops up the effects of Christmas and more clutter to dust and polish.

Is your dirty little secret that you enjoy cleaning? My good friend attacks her house with Dettol and determination when she is stressed, sad or angry, and even when she is happy. This intrigues me. My Palmwoods pal often says to me she cannot wait to get home and clean her house with complete vigour because she finds it so satisfying.

I often ask her if she is drunk when she tells me these bewildering thoughts and feelings. Perhaps she is inhaling too many fumes from the Dettol?

I wish I had this gene to get in and scrub the shelves. For me, housework has always been like herpes: something to avoid at all costs. You see, I love to read a book, watch some Netflix, write endless to-do lists and generally procrastinate like a teenager who is asked to unpack the dishwasher. I have always found housework about as exciting as cricket ... and boy, do I hate cricket.

My husband is quite partial to sweeping and mopping and, luckily for me, the floor is his domain. My mother shares his love of mopping and sweeping.

So, when our first son was born, she bought us a mop to mark this milestone.

I wanted to hit her over the head with

that mop (love you, Mum). I expected a nice photo frame or a beautiful baby blanket. But a mop? No thanks.

My work friend loves to iron. She spends hours ironing clothing, sheets and underwear so they have neat folds and steamed creases that are so sharp that they could cut your finger. My household strength is that I like to faff. I like to rearrange the shelves and make them look pretty and hide all my junk away in drawers that we do not ever open. Ever.

The idea that our home is far more than just a shelter from this busy world –a reflection of our true identities – was first put forward by Swiss theorist and academic Carl Jung. I think Carl was on to something.

How we keep that space is, therefore, imperative to how we function and to our health and mental wellbeing. Basically, the experts say a clean house can make you feel happy, accomplished and calm.

Perhaps my home of chaos and clutter explains my anxiety and foul mood at this time of year. Or it could be from spending too much on my credit card at Christmas to further add clutter to my messy sinking ship. Best I buy some Dettol and a new attitude next shopping trip.

STILL PLAYING IT SAFE

Global equity markets had their first calendar-year fall in four years.

The MSCI World Index stands at almost 20 per cent lower at the time of writing, as central banks tighten the monetary policy noose to throttle inflation. Growth markets, mainly tech-focused, have suffered the most, as rising interest rates undermine hopeful valuations, while resource-based markets have proved to be solid outperformers, leaving the local S&P/ASX 200 Index near the top of the table.

Looking to the new year, from an asset-allocation perspective, we are overweight fixed/floating income and cash, fairly neutral on Australian equities, balanced by underweights in international equities and property/ infrastructure. Equity and bond markets recently bounced on signs that the global drivers of inflation are unwinding, but more work from central banks is required as employment markets remain robust.

In the US, deeply negative real rates, the Fed struggling for traction, wages growth at 40-year highs and an equity market on an above average price/ earnings on stretched earnings means risks remain elevated.

Australia is better placed. The RBA is placed to see strong traction. However, there are risks to Australian equities and fixed income if the RBA must move the

cash rate higher still to offset ongoing strength in the employment market.

This year, the Chinese economy has struggled from the effects of COVID lockdowns and supply chain disruptions.

The country needs to follow through on reopening and stimulus to be able to provide support to world markets.

We have several sector preferences at this point in the investment cycle:

• Defensives appear expensive but should hold up in volatility.

• Prepare to pivot to cyclicals as rates peak, notably real estate and IT.

• Concerns about consumer discretionary are elevated, given pressure on household budgets.

• Hold financials on the developing rate cycle.

• Resources look toppy, despite China reopening. A global recession could undermine outlook.

• Energy looks cheap but dependent near term on how cold the European winter is (the difficulties of the long-term energy transition to renewables are supportive of gas to bridge the gap).

Investors should start the year cautiously but be positioned to take advantage of any significant weakness in markets. Portfolios should currently be tilted towards low volatility and value.

Sometime during 2023, there will likely be an excellent opportunity to pivot to some higher-growth investments at excellent prices. This will be another interesting and testing year for investors.

Justin Scattini is an authorised representative (No. 427053) of Ord Minnett Ltd, AFS licence 237121. He can be contacted on 5430 4444. This article contains general financial advice only and does not consider your personal circumstances; you should determine its suitability to you. Before acquiring a financial product, you should consider the relevant product disclosure statement. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Sami Muirhead is a radio announcer, blogger and commentator. For more from Sami, tune into Mix FM.

Justin Scattini, Ord Minnett Buderim.

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ABOUT VIVA MAGENTA

BOLD AND BRILLIANT

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3 WAYS TO USE MAGENTA

Make a statement – Taking a wall from bland to beautiful is a great way to add a pop of colour. Both Dulux and Haymes Paint have a great range of magenta-esque colours that will create a feature wall with a difference. Bursts of colour – You don’t have to go big to be bold.

Inject the reddish-purple tones with small accent pieces, such as a vase, pot plant or piece of wall art. Even a bouquet of faux flowers will do the trick.

Texture – Cushions, bedding, throws ... the options are endless. Use varying materials to create an interesting and tactile experience.

Bold, vibrant and beautiful, Pantone’s Viva Magenta has been named the 2023 Colour of the Year. Each year, Pantone’s choice sets the tone for global interior design and fashion trends with the colour inspiring everything from home décor products to furniture.

Pantone Color Institute executive director Leatrice Eiseman says Vivid Magenta reconnects us to original matter, invoking forces of nature, galvanising our spirit and helping us to build inner strength.

“In this age of technology, we look to draw inspiration from nature and what is real,” she says. “PANTONE 18-1750 Viva Magenta descends from the red family, and is inspired by the red of cochineal: one of the most precious dyes belonging to the natural dye family, as well as one of the strongest and brightest the world has known.”

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Featuring a deep magenta shade, the Ratan wallpaper has a trendy jungle palm design to bring the outdoors in with style. It’s available from wallpaper specialist Ivory T, Caboolture.

inspired by the hottest colour of the season to add depth and beauty to your home.

The Pleat occasional chair in magenta from Early Settler is teeming with 1930s charm, pairing art deco elegance and current trends perfectly.

The plum of the Milano cushion by Kas Australia mimics the magenta tones. Crafted from plush cotton, the textured cushion will add an element of visual interest to your living space. Visit kasaustralia.com.au for local stockists.

TipKeen to introduce a feature wall into your living space? Live with it first. Why not paint a section of the wall in your chosen colour? We also recommend painting an inexpensive white canvas and propping or hanging it up for a week or so. Not only is it easy to remove, but you can also move it around the house to find a location that would benefit from a feature wall.

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HOME WITH A PATIO

A new patio can be a great addition to any home. Not only does it provide additional space for entertaining guests or relaxing outdoors, but it can also add value.

If you’re thinking about adding a patio to your property, here are a few things to keep in mind.

First, determine the purpose of your patio. Are you looking to create a space for entertaining guests? Or do you simply want a place to relax and enjoy the outdoors?

Once you know how you plan on using your patio, you can start to look at different design options. There are many different ways to build a patio, so it’s important to find one that fits your needs and budget.

If you’re looking to add value to your home, it’s also important to choose materials that will withstand the test of time. Stone patios, for example, are very durable and require little maintenance. If you live in an area with severe weather conditions, you may want

to consider concrete or brick pavers, which are also very durable.

Whatever material you choose, make sure it is able to withstand the elements and will last for years to come.

Once you’ve determined the purpose of your patio and chosen the right materials, the next step is to start planning the actual construction. This is where working with a professional can be very helpful. They will be able to help you create a design that not only looks great but is also functional.

Adding a patio to your home can be a great way to create additional space and increase its value. When planning your project, it’s important to keep in mind the purpose of your patio and the type of materials that will best suit your needs.

With a little bit of planning and some professional help, you can easily add a beautiful and functional patio to your home that will increase the property value.

The outdoor experts from Coastal Patios share their advice to help give your property a boost.

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COLOUR YOUR WORLD IN THE KIMBERLEYS

From historical Darwin, through rugged ranges, dramatic gorges and some of Australia’s most remote towns en route to

Broome – it was a truly incredible 10 days travelling with Globus on its Contrasts of the Kimberley tour. Our expert guide and driver took us

to bucket-list destinations, including Katherine Gorge, Lake Argyle and the famed El Questro Station.

Our guide was very knowledgeable and in addition to teaching us about the history and indigenous cultures of each region, he also pointed out the unique flora and fauna of the Kimberley.

We travelled on a spacious, airconditioned coach and always slept in comfort. My personal favourite was the safari-style tented cabins at El Questro’s Emma Gorge – an absolute highlight of

the trip. The colours of the Kimberley are what really took my breath away: worldrenowned sunsets, watching the rocks and gorges change colour as the sun moved, the iconic red earth and stunning blue waters along Broome’s coast. It’s a unique part of our world, which has to be seen to be believed. Searching for crocs, exploring national parks and hiking to waterfalls, travelling through this part of our beautiful country truly set my soul on fire.

– By Teagan Murphy, Travel Associates Caloundra. Ph 5438 2108.

El Questro: Cockburn Ranges

Katherine Gorge

PREPARING STUDENTS FOR LIFE BEYOND PACIFIC

Awell-rounded education is invaluable in preparing young people for their lives beyond secondary schooling. Pacific Lutheran College encourages and enables students to plan their program of study to maximise future opportunities.

“In a world where workplace and higher education expectations and requirements are continuously evolving, our students receive highly personalised support and expert interpretation of the most current information to inform their decisions and plans for the future,” Wanda Hayes, head of career development, says.

“We equip students to take account of external factors in their planning and also be mindful of the power gained by

careful alignment of career pathway decisions with personal strengths, values and preferences.”

Pacific students are encouraged to be hopeful for the future and take responsibility for their own capability development, choosing paths that fit with how they see themselves and also expand their possibilities.

“Our hope is to light a fire within them to seek and value lifelong learning, thereby setting themselves up for a fulfilling and successful life where they can make a difference,” Mrs Hayes says.

“As a result, our students’ programs of study are as individual and diverse as they are. We help ensure our students have the option to take up university study should

they wish to do so, and that is the focus for most of our students.”

Some academic students elect to include skills-based training in their study program, so that they graduate with both an ATAR and a vocational qualification to provide a broader base from which to build future pathways. And some students elect to start their working lives while they are still at school: starting school-based apprenticeships and traineeships that roll over into full-time jobs after Year 12.

“We are pleased to partner with our students in their future planning, whatever direction they wish to take as their next step after secondary schooling,” Mrs Hayes says.

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HOW TO ADD MORE FRENCH TO YOUR LIFE

Why not make learning French one of your new year resolutions?

You can bask in a French atmosphere by joining one of the Alliance Française’s classes in Term 1.

You will be learning French from the most renowned and respected organisation in the world, celebrating its 140th anniversary this year.

The Alliance Française de la Sunshine Coast is an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the promotion of French language and culture. It is part of the world’s largest network for teaching French, with more than 500,000 students in 131 countries.

The organisation offers adult classes

at Noosa, Nambour and Mountain Creek for all levels – from complete beginners to advanced students.

In the popular children’s class in Nambour (after school), the little ones can develop a love for the French language through games, interactive activities and storytelling.

The new French course for high school students is designed to support teenagers in developing their French language skills, whether they are learning it at high school or exclusively at the Alliance Française.

Structured to correspond with the Australian Curriculum as well as the Common European Frame of Reference, the course allows students to build their skills in French and later prepare for the International Baccalaureate exam, Diplôme d’études en langue française (DELF) proficiency examinations, as well as immersion and school exchange programs. With an emphasis on authentic communication in class with a native French teacher, this task-based approach also helps students revise their grammar and spelling of French through interacting in the language within a group.

Ultimately, the goal is not only to teach language skills to students of all ages and levels but also to have them interpret the world from a different

perspective. Classes run for 10 weeks per term, with four terms per year. Term 1 starts on January 23. All tuition is delivered by qualified teachers. Also available is French one-to-one tuition (or in small groups) via Skype or Zoom, enabling participants to study at their own pace, from the comfort of their own home – also ideal for exam preparation.

All our classes are backed by a Learning Management Platform made available for free to all students, allowing them to access their class documents, submit homework and interact with their teacher and students outside class times.

In 2023, the Alliance Française de la Sunshine Coast will celebrate the 140th anniversary of the global network by offering a range of French cultural and linguistic events throughout the year –such as the French Film Festival, Bastille Day, monthly cafe conversations, Beaujolais Nouveau celebration as well as an immersion program in Noumea, New Caledonia.

Or become a member and ‘French up’ your life. Memberships for the year start at $30.

For all classes, membership and events information, visit afsunshinecoast.org.au or email verity@ afsunshinecoast.org.au. Contact Verity on 0418 159 139.

SUNSHINE COAST GRAMMAR RECEIVES ITS BEST ATAR RESULTS EVER

Sunshine Coast Grammar is delighted to have received the best-ever results in the history of the school.

The graduating class of 2022 was among the top schools in the state, with 9 per cent scoring in the top 1 per cent with an ATAR 99 or above.

Sunshine Coast Grammar School students have excelled in their academic pursuits, with about 37 per cent

achieving a ranking score of 95 or above and 65 per cent scoring an ATAR of 90 or above. A total of 82 per cent of students scored 80 or above.

The realisation of hard work and commitment has finally paid off for these students as the journey they once only dreamed of is now about to become a reality. For many of these young men and women, that will be pursuing their passion in medicine, law, performing arts or finance.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR 2022 GRAMMAR GRADUATES ON THEIR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS

Sunshine Coast Grammar School principal Anna Owen is delighted with the results, which are some of the best in Queensland.

“The results achieved are a reflection of the dedication and positive attitude students have displayed towards their studies,” Mrs Owen says. “We are incredibly proud of our Year 12 cohort and congratulate them on their outstanding achievements.

“2022 has been an extraordinary year and we acknowledge the efforts of all of our students. Parents have expressed their deep gratitude to the Grammar staff for their dedication to their sons and daughters. Our goal has been to

encourage, challenge and nurture students so that they can pursue their dreams beyond school.

“Success comes in many forms and as a school, it is our goal for every graduating Year 12 student to be working or studying towards a career that not only values their talents, but for which they also have a real passion and purpose. We encourage each and every student to go confidently in the direction of their dreams, to work hard and to realise their full potential in the next phase of their unique journey.

“Congratulations to the Class of 2022.” scgs.qld.edu.au

FLINDERS’ CLASS OF 2022 ACHIEVES OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC RESULTS

Leading co-educational independent school Matthew Flinders Anglican College is celebrating its Year 12 graduates achieving outstanding 2022 Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) results.

The college’s Year 12 graduates achieved a median ATAR of 92.45, compared with the state average of 79.20.

One Flinders student, Laura Webb, achieved the highest-possible ATAR of 99.95.

Laura is one of 33 Queensland students to achieve a 99.95, out of a total 27,245 students who received an ATAR.

It is the third consecutive year a Flinders student has secured the top ATAR ranking – a significant achievement for a school in the Sunshine Coast region.

Ten Flinders students achieved an ATAR of 99 or above, while 21 students

achieved an ATAR of 98 or above.

Vocational education and training is also on the rise at Flinders, with 17 students earning Certificate II or diploma qualifications.

Four other students have started their full-time apprenticeships and two graduates will begin their officer training at the Australian Defence Force Academy early this year.

Flinders’ Class of 2022 ATAR results snapshot:

• median ATAR of 92.45 (compared with the state average of 79.20)

• one Flinders student, Laura Webb, achieved the highest-possible ATAR of 99.95 (one of only 33 students in Queensland)

• it is the third-consecutive year a Flinders student has achieved the top ATAR ranking of 99.95: the only school on the Sunshine Coast to achieve this record

• ATAR 99 or above: (10 students) 9.71 per cent of eligible students

• ATAR 98 or above: (21 students) 20.39 per cent of eligible students

• ATAR 95 or above: (40 students) 38.83

Congratulations to all students who worked hard to achieve their personal goals and very strong final results. In th cohort of 76 students, 82% were eligible for an ATAR and 93% were eligible to apply for a university place. Within this group, 1 student achieved a rank of 99.9, and 8 above 95, while 23% of our ATAR eligible students achieved a rank above 90 and 50% achieved a rank above 80. 99% of the cohort achieved a QCE or VET qualifications. We celebrate with all students not only for what they have achieved but most of all, for who they have become as young men and women.

School captains Fynn Van Den Brenk and Taleah Smith with head of secondary Darren MacLeod-Paterson and principal Anna Owen

The entire group at a special morning tea

per cent of eligible students

• ATAR 90 or above (62 students) 60.19 per cent of eligible students

• ATAR 80 or above: (81 students) 78.64 per cent of eligible students

• 24 students achieved straight A grades in all subjects

• six students achieved 100 per cent in a subject

• 21 students achieved 100 per cent on their external assessments

• 17 students earned Certificate II or diploma qualifications.

Principal Stuart Meade congratulated the graduating Class of 2022 for its outstanding results.

“We congratulate our Flinders graduates, from the high achievers to the countless students whose efforts surpassed their own aspirations,” Mr Meade says.

“Each student has a story to tell of his or her academic journey at Flinders.

“They are all important, as the processes and approach undertaken by each student informs their future path as much as the final result.

“I also acknowledge the teachers, heads of department, heads of house and mentors for their support and guidance of our students.

“Each staff member has played a part in developing in our graduates a love of

learning and generosity of spirit which will be carried into the next stage of their lives.

“I wish every student in the Class of 2022 success in all you choose to do.

“We will watch your future with interest.

“And I thank you for your many and varied contributions to Flinders.”

Head of Senior school Gary Davis recognised the Flinders’ Class of 2022 as being the Senior students most affected by the pandemic over the past three years.

“Our Flinders’ Class of 2022 is a wonderful group who have managed through adversity – COVID, 2022 flood and weather events, and illness,” he says.

“They are an exceptional group who support each other and push each other at the higher end of the academic pyramid.

“The Class of 2022 are well set for future success and should be very proud of their final results.”

The Class of 2022 median ATAR of 92.45 builds on the success of the Class of 2021’s median ATAR of 92.35.

Of the Flinders’ Class of 2022 graduates, there were 33 students who started at Flinders in Prep.

Flinders’ highlights in 2022

The college has celebrated many highlights in 2022, including:

• named one of The Educator ’s 5-Star Innovative Schools for 2022

• named an Apple Distinguished School in 2022

• top NAPLAN Primary school and Secondary school on the Sunshine Coast in 2022

• topped the list as the best Primary school on the Sunshine Coast with a perfect score of 100, according to independent education website Better Education.

Note:

ATAR results are calculated and released by the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.

The decision for students to share their ATAR results with their schools is optional and schools will only get access to the individual ATARs of their former Year 12 students where consent has been granted by those students when registering in the ATAR Portal.

Due to this option, full and complete data on individual school ATAR results for students cannot be guaranteed.

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Highest ATAR 99.95 third year in a row

Laura Webb achieved the highest ATAR possible of 99.95 (1 of only 33 students in QLD)

92.45

Head of Senior School, Mr Gary Davis with some of the 10 students who achieved an ATAR 99 or above.

Laura Webb who received a 99.95

STEPPING INTO NEW YEAR, NEW CAREER

For many, starting a career in a new industry can be a very daunting task. Graduated STEPS student, Julian Taylor, knows exactly how some barriers can affect the ability to learn new skills and change jobs.

Having dealt with dyslexia and ADD his entire life, tasks such as reading, writing and focusing within a classroom environment can be very difficult. Yet, he has overcome these barriers with help from STEPS.

Having just successfully completed a Certificate III in Individual Support, he had been looking to escape the labour-intensive rendering and solid plastering field in which he has been running a business for many years.

“I had some friends jump across into disability and aged care work, so I thought I’d give it a go. Especially with the full course cost covered at STEPS, it was a great opportunity,” Mr Taylor says.

He previously tried to enter the care industry with another training organisation, but says he did not receive enough support to complete the qualification and was forced to put it on hold. After some time, he found out about STEPS and decided to attempt the course again.

Mr Taylor reflects on just how much the trainers and

support facilitators assisted him during the duration of the initial course.

“I didn’t have the same support with them as I did with STEPS,” he says.

“The (STEPS) staff were amazing and were always available to help. I was really confident in my skills to start work immediately after finishing the course.”

Moving forward, Mr Taylor is enjoying working in the industry and now has plans to continue his studies and complete a Certificate IV in Youth Work.

“I would like to become a role model for young adults who don’t have anyone to look up to and need some guidance in their lives,” he says.

Mr Taylor provided words of encouragement for anyone considering enrolling in a Certificate III in Individual Support course. “No matter the barriers, they can get it done with STEPS,” he says.

If you are interested in a career change where you can make a difference in the lives of others, STEPS has three Certificate III in Individual Support courses starting on February 6 in Caloundra, Noosa and Gympie.

Contact STEPS on 5436 6000 or visit bit.ly/ STEPScourse.

PROSTHETICS FUNDING EXPLAINED

Leap in plan manager is often asked questions about specific supports and whether they are funded through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

One specific support in the news lately is prosthetic limbs.

Prosthetic or artificial limbs are devices that aim to, in some capacity, replace the functions of a natural arm or leg which may have been lost due to an accident or illness or is absent at birth.

For the people in this situation, a prosthetic limb can help improve their quality of life.

Prosthetic limbs are covered but as is the case with all supports, the NDIS must be satisfied that the cost of the support is reasonable and necessary, where one or more conditions exist at the same time.

The prosthetic should also take into consideration your needs and requirements to make sure it’s as useful as possible. This means thinking about what you need the limb to do and whether the prosthetic provides a good match for those needs.

In general, the NDIS will fund: entry level or standard-grade prostheses (higher-grade prosthesis will be considered for K3 and K4 classification); osseointegrated implants; repairs; maintenance; adjustments; limb socks and sheaths; upper limb myoelectric prosthesis in specific cases; and replacement limbs when needed.

In general, the NDIS won’t fund: a spare prosthetic limb; repairs needed due to use outside what was recommended; or a microprocessor joint or computerised components for K4 level, unless the functional benefit is warranted.

Leap in suggests taking a look at the operational guidelines on prosthetic limbs at ndis.gov.au.

Graduated STEPS student Julian Taylor

CARERS THAT DRIVE MAKES LIFE EASIER

A good life has always been Gina and Steve’s aim for their youngest son Nick*, who was diagnosed with autism as a toddler.

The family faced new hurdles when Nick left school and started a job he loves, three days a week. With both parents working and no public transport available, the family relied on a hit-and-miss patchwork of help. That was until they found Carers That Drive.

“We first heard about Carers That Drive from a friend who used the service,” Gina says. “As parents of a young man with a disability, it’s a relief to know that he is supported right up until the moment when he is accompanied to our front door.”

In 2009, Suzie Coghlan was juggling work and caring for elderly parents and an adult daughter with a disability. She saw the need for a personalised service to help people get around and maintain their independence.

So she established Carers That Drive.

Today, this unique service operates on the Sunshine Coast and throughout New South Wales, matching caring, qualified drivers with people of all abilities from all walks of life.

“We are much more at ease now, knowing that his drivers really do care and support Nick,” Gina says. “They place his safety first and foremost and he is always happy to see them. They are all lovely, friendly people who are now a vital part of his support team and contribute to Nick leading a good, fulfilling life.”

For more information, visit carersthatdrive.com.au. *Real people but names have been changed.

NDIS HELP IS AT HAND

The Australian government created the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to support people living with a disability to access a range of services and work towards their goals. But navigating the world of NDIS can be daunting.

Suncare Community Services has a dedicated team which can provide you with the choice and control to make your life better, offering support coordination and psychosocial recovery coaching for people who need this support.

Support coordination services can assist participants to better understand and use their NDIS plan. Depending on your individual needs and goals, you may be funded for support coordination within your NDIS plan.

Suncare’s committed team of support coordinators will draw from their deep understanding of the NDIS, disability sector and providers to help you take control of your plan, make the most of your funding, connect with the community and live the life you choose.

Psychosocial recovery coaching is available to NDIS participants with a psychosocial disability. A psychosocial recovery coach will help you understand and make the most of your NDIS plan, and provide coaching and support with recovery planning.

Psychosocial recovery coaching is an opportunity to take more control over your life and to better manage any challenges you may encounter.

Amid technical terms, complicated descriptions and multiple options, sometimes all it takes is a cuppa and a chat with someone who understands the process and can guide you through it. You have what it takes to make your life what you want it to be. All you may need is a little support to go from strength to strength.

For more information on NDIS support, contact Suncare on 1800 786 227 or visit suncare.org.au/services/ndis.

Carers That Drive made a real difference to Nick and his family.

HOROSCOPES

ARIES (MAR 21-APR 20)

Your career should pick up speed and any nefarious gossip about you should simmer down, as Mercury moves forwards in your work/ reputation zone. With lucky Jupiter jumping through your sign it’s time to be positive and confident as you sparkle and shine.

LEO (JUL 24-AUG 23)

Mercury moves forwards from Thursday, so expect gradual improvement with a work or health issue. And partnerships (of the romantic and platonic variety) receive a welcome boost, as the sun joins Venus and Saturn in your relationship zone.

SAGITTARIUS

TAURUS (APR 21-MAY 21)

Mercury moves forwards, which encourages you to broaden your horizons, expand your circle of influence and make positive changes. Uranus (in Taurus) also motivates you to be more adventurous with the way you look, and the projects you take on.

VIRGO (AUG 24-SEP 23)

Make sure your talent for criticism (constructive and otherwise) doesn’t go into overdrive, as you critique the efforts of those around you. If you empathise with a frustrated friend or colleague, then it will help them to calm down and recalibrate.

GEMINI (MAY 22-JUN 21)

Have you been experiencing communication problems over the last three weeks? Thank goodness Mercury moves forwards from Thursday onwards. On Friday the sun joins Venus and Saturn in your travel and education zones, which highlight holidays, trips and plans.

LIBRA (SEP 24-OCT 23)

Has a family relationship been going down a rocky road? Or stalling? Or even going backwards? Things start moving forward from Thursday onwards, when Mercury turns direct. This encourages you to dig deep, build bridges and start communicating again.

CANCER (JUN 22-JUL 23)

With Mercury moving forwards in your partnership zone, you’ll feel more motivated to sort out relationship problems than at other times. And you have a good chance of success – especially if you are proactive about finding solutions and are prepared to compromise.

SCORPIO (OCT 24-NOV 22)

Mercury moves forwards (from Thursday) so communication, travel and relationships should start to improve. But the big lesson to learn is how to diversify and delegate. No-one (not even a super-effective Scorpio) is indispensable.

1 Mandatory (10) 6 French WWI generalissimo (4) 10 A planet (5) 11 Olympic winner’s award (4,5) 12 Robe of office (8) 13 Begin again (5) 15 A descriptive term (7) 17 Nonconformity (7) 19 Fiendish (7) 21 To excuse (7) 22 Economic collapse (5) 24 German-born US physicist (8) 27 Efficacious (9)

by (5) 26 Inadequate (4)

(NOV 23-DEC 21)

Proactive Mars and playful Jupiter are visiting your romance and friendship zones, which highlights shared fun and games. So it’s the perfect time to grab a loved one and attend a music concert, go camping or organise a party.

Complete the list by changing one letter at a time to create a new word at each step. One possible answer shown below.

CAPRICORN (DEC 22-JAN 20)

Fiery Mars is visiting your work zone, which boosts your ambitious streak. You’re keen to get ahead but don’t trample over others on your climb to the top. Aim to get the balance right between your personal and professional lives.

QUIZ

1. Goblet, snare and dhol are types of what instrument?

2. By area, what is the second-largest US state?

3. What is parkour: a sport, a dessert or a type of curtain?

4. Which character was played by Scarlett Johansson (pictured) in the 2012 film Hitchcock?

5. In which Australian state or territory is the Great Otway National Park?

6. What legume is used in making tofu?

AQUARIUS (JAN 21-FEB 19)

Have you been feeling like a tired, antiquated Aquarian? It’s time for a fresh start. Mercury moves forwards from Thursday, the sun shifts into your sign on Friday, and then it’s Chinese New Year on Sunday. So this week is all about letting go of the past.

7. In what country was painter and printmaker Edvard Munch born?

8. Cerumen is the medical term for what secretion from the body?

9. What is the currency of Thailand?

10. At which US festival did singer Bob Dylan and band first play electric instruments?

PISCES (FEB 20-MAR 20)

With the sun joining Venus and Saturn in your humanitarian zone, it’s time to step up and give back. So your motto for the week is from birthday great Muhammad Ali: “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.”

Property predictions 2023

Despite recent challenges, the road ahead for the Sunshine Coast residential property market is still paved with gold. Nine of the Coast’s top agents tell us there is a lot to look forward to, with 2023 set to continue to deliver great results in property sales and prices. They also share their thoughts on the real estate highs and lows we can expect to see and their tips for staying ahead of the market.

The Caloundra market remains buoyant, despite the recent rapid rise in interest rates.

The buyers did hold back a little in August and September.

But then they returned in the final quarter to end the year almost as strongly as it started.

The language coming from the Reserve Bank indicates that we are nearing the top of the interest rate cycle.

That will be good news for buyers still looking to enter the market in 2023.

The shortage of properties being listed, in part, has bolstered the local market and driven demand, despite having fewer active buyers.

It looks like this shortage of properties coming to the market will continue into the first half of 2023.

This means that buyers will have to compete, despite an economic outlook which suggests otherwise.

Given the ongoing net migration to the area, I see no reason why 2023 will not be another strong year for real estate in Caloundra.

KATE JEWRY HOME SUNSHINE COAST

What an interesting year 2022 was. Due to such a high peak in property demand throughout the past few years, there’s noticeably a shortage of well-built, spacious, ready-to-move-into homes that many buyers are still searching for.

The end of last year saw many inquiries from potential buyers with pre-approved finance, who were looking at properties with dual-living potential to cater for combined families or extra income streams.

At the end of the day, families grow and empty nesters downsize, so there will always be suitable buyers out there.

Due to different suburbs increasing in popularity and encouraging growth through cafes, bars and community zones, I strongly believe that the lesser-known areas will continue strong into 2023 and beyond. We’re so lucky here on the Sunshine Coast to have almost all of the necessities and lifestyle within a 20-minute drive, no matter where you are.

This will always be a stand-out for families looking to relocate and share in our enviable lifestyle.

So, 2023 is still looking bright.

Over the past two years, the Sunshine Coast has experienced an unprecedented level of growth and demand from buyers, plus surging interest levels and prices in our region.

There is no doubt that 2023 will continue to see demand for our region.

With the peak of the real estate market taking effect between December 2021 and February 2022, we can look back and see where the pinnacle was.

With rising interest rates to curb inflation, the last quarter of 2022 saw prices stabilise from the peak of the market. Despite these numbers stabilising, the sales and pricing are still showing strong increases over preCOVID levels.

We expect less of a selling frenzy in 2023, returning to a market where sellers will only list if there is a need or strong desire to sell rather than cashing in on an opportunistic market. From previous experience, this would suggest the supply to market in 2023 may not be as strong as during the boom, maintaining an increased pressure on available properties to buyers and sustaining strength in the market.

I feel the Sunshine Coast has finally been recognised.

It’s really only the past two-and-ahalf years that the region has become one of Australia’s most popular places to live. People always wanted to be here but the jobs were not available.

The interest rate rises over the past few months have seen the market settle and allowed people to breathe a little bit. However, long term, I just can’t see the rate rises having a big effect on the Coast as it’s all about supply and demand. If there’s more demand for property than supply, the prices will always maintain themselves. It couldn’t keep going at the level of the past few years as that’s just not sustainable.

Inquiries are fewer, but those inquiring are real buyers. A few years ago, people were buying properties because of the fear of missing out and were extending themselves to a financial level that was uncomfortable.

But 2023 is a great opportunity to buy without the ridiculous pressure, and to have the time to make the right decision for the right property.

This will be the year of normality, the year of great opportunity for all.

There will be small capital growth in the local market early in 2023.

But the overall year will see growth between five and 10 per cent. I believe a steady migration north from southern states will keep the Sunshine Coast at the top of the charts in terms of growth.

I believe there will be fewer agents in 2023, and those businesses built on strong foundation, that have lived through changing markets, will increase their market share as sellers and buyers alike will seek the guidance of skilled professionals to navigate their real estate transactions.

I believe that rents will stabilise and make life a little easier for tenants.

It’s been a really unsettling few years for tenants forced to move to more affordable locations, as the rental market grew at a rapid rate. In the back half of ’23, we can expect large first-home buyer incentives from state government, and a more stable build price for new homes. Regardless of what the markets do nationally, the Sunshine Coast has a solid future.

ROSS CATTLE DEFINE PROPERTY

LOREN

ANDREW GARLAND RAY WHITE CALOUNDRA

GRANT SMITH CENTURY 21 GRANT SMITH PROPERTY

DAN SMITH THE AGENCY WILLIAM EMMS PROPERTY LANE

Last year was a mixed year.

It was exceptionally strong as the market peaked early. Then came a softening from around May onwards when the rate rises starting taking effect, and good trading through a positive spring selling season after a quiet winter where a wait-and-see approach prevailed.

I’m expecting 2023 to show mixed results also, as the increased interest rates have more of an impact, balanced by the fact the underlying economic and market fundamentals are strong for the Sunshine Coast and demand remains high. The ability to work from home more and choose to relocate from major centres to lifestyle regions continues to benefit our market on the demand side.

Expect quality, well-located properties that are scarce in nature to perform strongly. Segments that see higher supply due to interest rate pressure will need to be competitive in their pricing. I expect we will see further growth once inflation is reined in/interest rates become steady and market sentiment rebounds.

In my view, 2023 looks like becoming a typical healthy and steady property market (a little like 2018/2019 after 2017’s strong year).

Market conditions have been settling over the past 12 months, from Australia’s all-time high in November 2021.

There’s been some marginal reduction to values across the board, with more stock for sale with an increased timeframe on market.

But let’s face it, the change was necessary.

That said, with solid state and federal government spending on key infrastructure projects such as light and heavy rail and Bruce Highway upgrades, not to mention heavy investment in the private development sector, the Sunshine Coast will continue to attract strong interest from all the states as it continues to outshine its regional counterparts as the lifestyle choice to call home.

So although relatively slower, like 2022, we should still be in for another positive year in real estate.

TROY SUSSMAN

THINK INVESTMENT REALTY

The Sunshine Coast property market has never been stronger, and it’s only going to get better in 2023.

The lifestyle has never been more appealing than now. With new developments on the horizon, the opportunities for property growth have never been better.

There’s the new greenfield CBD, undersea broadband cable, rail projects, and much more to come. The Coast is proving to be a bigger draw card than ever. And that’s not including the big blue thing down the road (the beach) we all moved here for. Job growth and opportunity are at record highs and something we have not seen in southeast Queensland for some time.

Homes and properties will be priced to the lifestyle, as is always the way in the region. In saying that, no matter where you live, you’re only 15 minutes from the beach.

This year, that appeal is only going to grow in strength.

So, if you’re on the fence about buying property on the Coast, know this: the market is strong and people want to live this life.

KAREN JONES ADAMS AND JONES PROPERTY SPECIALISTS

We came into 2022 strong, off the back of an exceptional time in 2021 for property owners – not only locally, but also nationwide.

The Sunshine Coast saw up to 52 per cent price growth in some suburbs: a number I doubt we will see again in the near future.

What it did do is highlight just how lucky we are to be living in such a wonderful place, offering a lifestyle visitors to the region can only dream of.

A Property Council of Australia survey of 220,000 Sydney and Melbourne residents showed 37 per cent or about 81,400 people were considering moving to the Sunshine Coast in the next five years.

This provides some assurance the local property market may be sheltered somewhat from potential steep downturns.

Overall, 2023 will continue to bring balance as we settle into a market where both buyers and sellers are on an even playing field and negotiations are in play in order to achieve a sale.

One of the most prestigious and highly sought-after beachfront properties on the Sunshine Coast. An architectural masterpiece, this boutique development combines sophisticated luxury with spacious practical living. Intricately planned, to capture the spectacular north easterly views of the Mooloolaba oceanfront from Point Cartwright to Noosa, this stunning private apartment represents an opportunity for a unique lifestyle experience.

AUCTION STEP ONTO THE BEACH IN SECONDS – SOUGHT-AFTER BOKARINA BEACH COURT FOR SALE!

4 Blue Haven Court, Bokarina Auction: Saturday 28th January at 11am Onsite Inspect: Saturday 14th January 2-2:30pm Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222 Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188

532 1300 400 777 nextpropertygroup.com.au

This single-level beachside home is positioned within 400m of the sandy shore of Alexandra Headland beach. Being only eight years old, this great low-maintenance lifestyle home offers everything you would expect in a new property, without compromising on size and privacy. The layout is ideal for a family, offering segregation and flow, with the bonus of a home office or guest suite, complete with ensuite. The entertaining area will impress as it includes a functional outdoor kitchen and is perfect all-year round with great coverage.

28 OKINJA ROAD, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND

5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car

Offers Over $1,950,000

HOME – Sunshine Coast 0499 466 372

Kate Jewry 0404 817 916 Jay Sherwell 0434 552 025

Additionally, this unit boasts a much larger floor plan than the others, and it’s all-weather useable space. The enclosed sunroom is the feature and adds a whole new dimension to the clever layout. There’s a huge master bedroom with a true walk-in robe, plus two other good-sized bedrooms, two bathrooms,

a goodsized storage room, a beautiful fully renov ated kitchen and, the expansive

This landmark, north-facing property overlooking Alexandra Headland beachfront has been in the family since 1967 and is now on the market.

With Alexandra Headland beach only 60 metres away and never to be built-out views of the Pacific Ocean, this 745 m² parcel of land has two street frontages.

The purchase of 13 Boolarong Crescent is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity to

secure one of the most iconic home sites on the Sunshine Coast.

This home has three opportunities for interested parties –

1.As a residence or holiday home as is, or 2.As an exclusive site for a palatial home one of a kind, or 3.With the 12-metre height limit, the site can be developed into an exclusive apartment building.

A DELIGHTFUL ORIGINAL FARM PROPERTY

LANDMARK BEACH SITE

For the first time in 55 years, this home is now being offered for sale. With Alexandra Headland beach only 60 metres away and never-to-be-built-out views of the Pacific Ocean, this north-facing, 745m² parcel of land is a true landmark property. Prospective buyers have three options for use: as a residence, as a new home site or as a unit development site. It would also make an excellent property to rent out with an accommodation platform such as Airbnb, generating an excellent holding income. The current home consists of three bedrooms, two living areas (each with their own kitchen) and undercover parking for four cars. The home will open for inspection each Saturday prior to the auction.

13 BOOLARONG CRESCENT, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND

3 bed, 3 bath, 4 car

Auction on site Saturday, January 28, at 11am

Young Property Group & Kevin Annetts Property Greg Young 0488 238 988 Kevin Annetts 0417 644 503

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On site

Saturday, 14 January, 10am

Open from 9:30am

49/62-66 Sixth Avenue, Maroochydore Reuben Park 0413 371 696

Online

Thursday, 19 January, 5:30pm

214/5 Bermagui Crescent, Buddina Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

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

7A Yoomba Crescent 4 bed 2 bath 1 car Sat 10-10:30am

4-6 Woyin Street 5 bed 2 bath 6 car Sat 11-11:30am

5/134 Alexandra Parade 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 11-11:30am

4-6 Woyin Street 5 bed 2 bath 6 car Tues 17th 5-5:30pm

7A Yoomba Crescent 4 bed 2 bath 1 car Wed 18th 4-4:30pm

Ba ery Hill

1 Mooya Street 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 11-11:30am

Bir nya

504/1 Mantra Esplanade 3 bed 2 bath 1 car Will Van den Dungen 0438 130 188 Bli Bli

3 Osprey Street 3 bed 1 bath 2 car Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

138 Kingfisher Drive 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

27 Conway Court 2 bed 2 bath 2 car Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

1A School Road 5 bed 3 bath 2 car Ma hew McAuliffe 0412 111 608

Bokarina

Residence One of 8 Bluebird Pde 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

Buddina

3/1 Pacific Boulevard 2 bed 2 bath 1 car Sat 9-9:30am

214/5 Bermagui Crescent 3 bed 2 bath 1 car Sat 12-12:30pm

1 & 2/111 Pacific Boulevard 8 bed 6 bath 2 car Sat 1-1:30pm

2 Parkana Crescent 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 2-2:30pm

3/1 Pacific Boulevard 2 bed 2 bath 1 car Sat 2-2:30pm

5/10 Pacific Boulevard 2 bed 2 bath 1 car Sat 3-3:30pm

Residence One of 5 Curbarra St 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

52B Undara Avenue 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

1 Akounah Crescent 4 bed 3 bath 3 car Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

7 Alkira Street 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

Residence One of 9 Parkana Cr 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

Buderim

151 Burne Street 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Thurs 12th 12-12:45pm

2 Royal Drive 3 bed 2 bath 3 car Thurs 12th 4-4:30pm

5 Pear Court 5 bed 2 bath 2 car Thurs 12th 5-5:30pm

56 Gilbert Street 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 10-10:30am

31 Illuka Street 5 bed 4 bath 3 car Sat 10-10:45am

5 Pear Court 5 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 10-10:45am

3 Montage Court 5 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 10:30-11am

3/144 King Street 2 bed 1 bath 1 car Sat 11-11:30am

6 Loch Lomond Court 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 11:30am-12pm

151 Burne Street 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 1-1:45pm

6 Loch Lomond Court 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Wed 18th 11:30am-12pm

56 Gilbert Street 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Thurs 19th 3-3:30pm

231 Mooloolaba Road 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Greg Clarke 0418 239 067

251/8 Starling Street 2 bed 2 bath 1 car Michael Sco 0488 969 970

Chevallum

129 Dales Road 5 bed 3 bath 8 car Sat 9-9:45am

Cooroy

43 Ponderosa Drive 3 bed 1 bath 5 car Ma hew McAuliffe 0412 111 608

Dicky Beach

4 Bell Street 4 bed 2 bath 3 car Fri 13th 11-11:30am

4 Bell Street 4 bed 2 bath 3 car Sat 11-11:30am

Diddillibah

54 Bahdilli Crescent 4 bed 3 bath 6 car Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

Eerwah Vale

32 Mount Eerwah Road 4 bed 3 bath 6 car Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619 675 Browns Creek Road 4 bed 2 bath 6 car Sat 10-10:45am

Golden Beach

703/75 Landsborough Parade 2 bed 2 bath 1 car Fri 13th 11-11:30am 703/75 Landsborough Parade 2 bed 2 bath 1 car Sat 13th 11-11:30am

Hunchy

411 Hunchy Road 3 bed 2 bath 3 car Sat 11-11:30am

Kawana Island

15 Easter Street 4 Bed 3 Bath 2 Car Sat 11:30am-12pm

Kings Beach

16/39 Canberra Terrace 2 bed 2 bath 2 car Fri 13th 10-10:30am

2/47 Burgess Street 2 bed 2 bath 1 car Sat 9-9:30am 16/39 Canberra Terrace 2 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 10-10:30am 14/40 Verney Street 3 bed 2 bath 1 car Sat 11-11:30am 14/1 Ormonde Terrace 2 bed 1 bath 1 car Sat 12-12:30pm

Landsborough

Lots 1, 3, 4, 5/10 Bella Street land Sat 10-10:30am

Li le Mountain

44/63 Caloundra Road 2 bed 1 bath 2 car Sat 10-10:30am

Marcoola

46/885 David Low Way 3 bed 2 bath 1 car Greg Clarke 0418 239 067

Maroochydore

10501/96 Memorial Avenue 2 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 9-9:30am

11 Emperor Avenue 5 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 10-10:30am 21 Hilltop Crescent 4 bed 2 bath 3 car Sat 11-11:30am

33/81 Sixth Avenue 2 bed 2 bath 1 car Sat 11-11:30am

6/33-35 Broadwater Avenue 3 bed 2 bath 1 car Sat 12-12:30pm

6/31-33 Co on Tree Parade 1 bed 1 bath 1 car Tues 17th 4-4:30pm

6/31-33 Co on Tree Parade 1 bed 1 bath 1 car Wed 18th 4-4:30pm

6/33-35 Broadwater Avenue 3 bed 2 bath 1 car Thurs 19th 4-4:30pm 407/1-7 Duporth Avenue 2 bed 2 bath 2 car Kathy Mulheron 0481 313 336

Maroochy River

128 Kirra Road 4 bed 2 bath 14 car Sat 9-9:30am

17 Constella on Way 4 bed 3 bath 9 car Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

Minyama

2 Bangalow Street 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 10-10:30am

Moffat Beach

3/38 McIlwraith Street 2 bed 1 bath 1 car Sat 10-10:30am

Montville

36 Balmoral Road 3 bed 1 bath 2 car Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

Mooloolaba

9/16-20 Meta Street 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 9-9:30am

1/1-3 Buderim Avenue 2 bed 2 bath 1 car Sat 10-10:30am

16/32 River Esplanade 1 bed 1 bath 1 car Sat 11-11:30am

9/137 Mooloolaba Esplanade 3 bed 2 bath 1 car Sat 12-12:30pm

601/1 Naroo Court 3 bed 3 bath 2 car Sat 12-12:30pm

5/14 Douglas Street 2 bed 1 bath 1 car Sat 1-1:30pm

9/16-20 Meta Street 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Wed 18th 5-5:30pm

1001/29 First Avenue 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Greg Clarke 0418 239 067

Mountain Creek

24 Hermosa Street 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 10-10:30am

42 Lurnea Crescent 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 10-10:45am

9 Mountain Ash Drive 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 11-11:30am

25 Lady Musgrave Drive 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 11:30am-12pm

35/2-12 Kurrimine Crescent 2 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 12-12:30pm

24/11 Panama Crescent 4 bed 3 bath 2 car Sat 12:30-1pm

3 Carlisle Circuit 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Will Van den Dungen 0438 130 188

Nambour

84 Creekside Circuit 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 9-9:30am

15 Wentworth Court 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 9:30-10am

47-51 Blackall Terrace 3 bed 2 bath 3 car Sat 10-10:30am

15 Wentworth Court 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Tues 17th 5-5:30pm

47-51 Blackall Terrace 3 bed 2 bath 3 car Thurs 19th 5-5:30pm

3 Elizabeth Street 4 bed 1 bath 1 car Michael Sco 0488 969 970

31/18 Doolan Street 2 bed 1 bath 1 car Shon Lee 0480 311 363

North Deep Creek

288 North Deep Creek Road 4 bed 3 bath 6 car Ma hew McAuliffe 0412 111 608

Pacific Paradise

4 Kowonga Street land Natasha Hackenberg 0401 601 691

Palmview

30 Shay Street 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619

Palmwoods

9 Picca Place 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 9-9:30am

11 Corey Court 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 10-10:30am

Parrearra

27 Marawa Drive 5 bed 2 bath 3 car Will Van den Dungen 0438 130 188

Peregian Springs

4 Kalbarri Crescent 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

Sippy Downs

43 Columbia Street 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 10-10:30am

17 Magellan Crescent 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 11-11:30am

Stanmore

400 Cove Road 4 bed 2 bath 4 car Thurs 12th 4-4:30pm

400 Cove Road 4 bed 2 bath 4 car Sat 11:30am-12pm

400 Cove Road 4 bed 2 bath 4 car Thurs 19th 4-4:30pm

Warana

2/110 Oceanic Drive 4 bed 3 bath 2 car Sat 12-12:30pm

Residence One of 8 Tagera St 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

Wurtulla

12 Schooner Court 4 bed 3 bath 2 car Will Van den Dungen 0438 130 188

151 Burnett Street, Buderim

Prime Buderim Development Site

• 1046 sqm, zoned Medium Density

• Unhindered panoramic coastal views

• Potential build – 6 units (S.T.C.A.)

• Ideal luxury home or hi-end duplex site

• Classic Buderim Residence – live in or rent out

raywhitebuderim.com.au

4 Bell Street, Dicky Beach

• Deceased Estate. To be sold at auction.

• Perfectly positioned only 150* metres from the soft sands of Dicky Beach

• Original beach home with amazing scope to renovate or enjoy as is

• 635m²* corner allotment with dual street access

• 4 bedrooms (walk-in robe to main), 2 bathrooms, 3 car accommodation

• Large family room, separate living area, sunroom + 3 outdoor entertaining areas

• Stroll to patrolled beach, surf club and local shops and the pet-friendly beach

raywhitecaloundra.com.au

Auc on

On site

Sat, 28 Jan, 2pm

View Thurs 12-12:45pm Sat 1-1:45pm

Robert Horne 0429 508 705

Sally Horne 0409 561 1638

Auc on

Sunshine Coast Function Centre, 19 West Terrace, Caloundra

Wed, 25 Jan, 11am

View Fri & Sat 11-11:30am

Andrew Garland 0403 851 777 *approximately

ENTERTAINER’S DREAM

This is one of the most prestigious and highly sought-after beachfront properties on the Sunshine Coast. An architectural masterpiece, this boutique development combines sophisticated luxury with spacious practical living. Spanning about 260m2, this showcase of opulence is presented to the market in as-new condition. The open-plan living spaces are an entertainer’s dream, complete with a gourmet kitchen with stone benchtops, Siemens appliances, butler’s pantry and premium finishes. It has been intricately planned to capture north-easterly views taking in Mooloolaba and from Point Cartwright to Noosa.

602/20 FIRST AVENUE, MOOLOOLABA

3 bed, 3 bath, 2 car

Auction on site Saturday, February 11, at 1pm

Next Property Group 1300 400 777

Carmel La Macchia 0400 300 545

Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188

RARE FIND ON THE RANGE

Located on the outskirts of Maleny, just a five-minute drive to town and 35 minutes to beaches, this 1.05-hectare (2.6-acre) property offers a flat and fully usable parcel of land. It has park-like gardens, showcasing breathtaking views across the range and valley, complete with an elegant main residence and a large outbuilding with bathroom and kitchenette. The property has manicured gardens with fruit trees and a delightful pergola. It is absolutely outstanding in every sense, with the added bonus of versatile living options. This rare find will likely attract a high volume of interest.

2/38 Bluebird Parade, Bokarina $1,855,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

129 Bradman Avenue, Maroochydore

$1,900,000 / 6 bed, 4 bath, 4 car

Next Property Group, Melissa Schembri

36 Kurrimine Crescent, Mountain Creek $777,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Next Property Group, Carmel La Maccia

3 Mackenzie Drive, Maroochydore

$907,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Next Property Group, Courtney Paterson

Next Property Group, Richard Scrivener & Loren Wimhurst

115 Cogill Road, Buderim $2,300,000 / 5 bed, 3 bath, 4 car Century 21, Grant Smith

10-12 Settlers Ridge, Buderim $1,660,000 / 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Century 21, Grant Smith

30 Eungella Way, Buderim $1,500,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car Century 21, Grant Smith

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MALENY KENILWORTH ROAD, MALENY

4 bed, 3 bath, 6 car

For sale: contact agent

Henzells Agency 5491 2000 Chris Smith 0408 005 991

16 Northlake Crescent, Sippy Downs $1,300,000 / 5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car Century 21, Grant Smith

13 Lady Musgrave Drive, Mountain Creek $710,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car Century 21, Grant Smith

6 Parkville Street, Sippy Downs $680,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Century 21, Grant Smith

*As supplied by contributing real estate agencies

For more auction results and property stories, visit sunshinecoastnews.com.au

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7.30 A Grand Royal Design. A look at the restoration of Dumfries House.

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Part 5 of 5.

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6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 8.30 Inspector Morse. (PG) 10.50 Cities Of The Underworld. (PG) 11.50 Doc Martin. (PG)

6pm American Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE Fantastic Four. (2005) (PG) 9.40 MOVIE Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer. (2007) (PG) 11.30 The Cleveland Show.

6pm Last Car Garage. 6.30 Secrets Of The Supercars. 7.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG) 9.30 Mighty Trains. (PG) 10.30 Mighty Ships. 11.30 Full Custom Garage.

6pm Big Bash League. Game 43. Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers. 7.00 MOVIE Spider-Man. (2002) (PG) 9.30 MOVIE Alien: Covenant. (2017) (MA15+)

6pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 44. Melbourne Stars v Brisbane Heat. 7.30 American Pickers. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Signs. (2002) (M) Mel Gibson. 10.45 MOVIE The 5th Wave. (2016) (M)

7.30pm MOVIE My Super Ex-Girlfriend. (2006) (M) Luke Wilson, Uma Thurman, Anna Faris. 9.30 MOVIE Elektra. (2005) (M) Jennifer Garner, Terence Stamp. 11.30 Alphas. (M)

7.30pm MOVIE Troy. (2004) (M) Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Diane Kruger. 10.45 MOVIE 300: Rise Of An Empire. (2014) (MA15+) Sullivan Stapleton, Eva Green, Lena Headey.

7.30pm MOVIE Hellboy. (2004) (M) Ron Perlman, John Hurt, Selma Blair. 9.55 MOVIE Hellboy II: The Golden Army. (2008) (M) Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Doug Jones.

6pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 1. 7.00 Young Sheldon. (PG) 7.30 The Weakest Link USA. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Pulp Fiction. (1994) (MA15+) 11.35 Young Sheldon.

6pm Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 2. Day 5. Night session. From Memorial Drive Tennis Centre, Adelaide. 10pm New Amsterdam. (M) 11.00 House. (M)

5pm Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 2. Day 6. Twilight session. Men’s and women’s finals.

8pm MOVIE Monster-In-Law. (2005) (M) 10.00 New Amsterdam. (M)

3pm MOVIE The Big Country. (1958) (PG) 6.30pm Bondi Vet. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE The Day Of The Jackal. (1973) (PG) Edward Fox. 10.30 House. (M) 11.30 Forensics: The Real CSI. (M)

5pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 1. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Seb Costello and Nick McArdle. 10pm Major Crimes. (M) 11.00 House. (M)

6.30pm Scorpion. (PG) 7.30 Bull. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 10.20 Evil. (MA15+) 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. (M)

6pm Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 12. Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory. From Coopers Stadium, Adelaide. 9.15 JAG. 10.15 MacGyver. (M) 11.10 48 Hours. (M)

6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 MOVIE Joker. (2019) (MA15+) Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz.

6pm Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 10.00 Two And A Half Men. (M) 10.30 Nancy Drew. (M) 11.30 Frasier. (PG)

6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.20 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 10.15 Friends. (PG)

Ok peeps how amazing has the weather been? I am currently at Brunswick Heads and I can report heaps of waves with light conditions.

Looks like the Sunny Coast has some more waves rolling through so get up early and be rewarded.

6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.00 Friends. (PG)

6.30pm Scorpion. (PG) 7.30 Bull. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 In The Dark. (M) 11.15 48 Hours. (M)

Oh, some trivia for you. In ancient Roman times, to testify meant you would have your testicals removed if you did not tell the truth.

Imagine if that law was still in place. Santa might even use it!

6pm Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.00 Frasier. (PG)

7.30pm Would I Lie To You? 8.30 The Trip To Greece. 9.00 Staged. 9.25 Bliss. 9.55 Fleabag. 10.20 QI. 10.50 Friday Night Dinner. 11.20 Everything’s Gonna Be Okay.

7.30pm Death In Paradise. (PG) 8.30 Wreck. (M) 9.20 Crazy Fun Park. (PG) 10.15 Killing Eve. (M) 10.55 Veneno. (MA15+) 11.40 MOVIE Whiplash. (2014) (MA15+) Miles Teller.

7.30pm QI. (PG) 8.30

Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG) 9.10 Gruen. (M) 9.50 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M) 10.20 Doctor Who. (M) 11.10 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 11.45 Live At The Apollo. (M)

8.30pm Miniseries: Manhunt: The Night Stalker. (M) 9.30 Miniseries: The Pembrokeshire Murders. (M) 10.30 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. (PG) 11.30 Born To Kill?

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.45 Lewis. (M) 10.45 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (M) 11.45 Cities Of The Underworld. (PG)

6pm Big Bash League. Game 45. Sydney Sixers v Adelaide Strikers. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 8.30 Outback Truckers. (M) 9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (M) 10.30 Truck Night In America.

6.30pm Big Bash League. Game 46. Perth Scorchers v Hobart Hurricanes. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Police Strike Force. (M) 9.30 Surveillance Oz. (PG) 10.30 Beach Cops.

6pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 2. 7.00 Young Sheldon. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE Super 8. (2011) (M) 9.45 MOVIE Abduction. (2011) (M) 11.30 Young Sheldon.

6pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 3. 7.00 Young Sheldon. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE Firewall. (2006) (M) 9.40 MOVIE Criminal. (2016) (MA15+) 11.50 Young Sheldon.

5pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 2. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Seb Costello and Nick McArdle. 10pm The Closer. (M) 11.00 Rizzoli & Isles. (M)

5pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 3. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Seb Costello and Nick McArdle. 10pm Major Crimes. (M) 11.00 House. (M)

6.30pm Scorpion. (PG) 7.30 Bull. (M) 8.30 My Life Is Murder. (M) 9.25 Bull. (M) 10.20 48 Hours. (M)

6.30pm Scorpion. (PG) 7.30 Bull. (PG) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 9.25 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 11.15 In The Dark. (M)

6pm Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.30 Mom. (M) 10.20 Becker. (PG) 11.10 Frasier. (PG)

6pm Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 8.55 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.20 Two And A Half Men. (M) 10.10 Big Bang. (PG) 11.00 Frasier. (PG)

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6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. (M) 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M) 9.30 Kavanagh QC. (M) 11.15 Medical Emergency. (PG) 11.45 Surf Patrol.

6pm Big Bash League. Game 47. Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades. 7.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE The Last Boy Scout. (1991) (MA15+) 10.40 Hardcore Pawn. 12.10am Pawn Stars.

6pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 4. 7.00 Young Sheldon. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE Wayne’s World. (1992) (PG) 9.30 MOVIE Blockers. (2018) (MA15+) 11.30 Young Sheldon.

5pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 4. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Seb Costello and Nick McArdle. 10pm Major Crimes. (M) 11.00 House. (M)

6.30pm Scorpion. (PG) 7.30 Bull. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 9.30 NCIS: New Orleans. (M) 10.30 SEAL Team. (M) 11.30 48 Hours. (M)

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