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This week in My Weekly Preview, we’re shining a light on a truly inspiring story.
David Dangerfield, the visionary CEO of The Compass Institute, is changing the way Australia sees disability. His belief that every person is an asset and his work creating life-changing pathways for young people with intellectual and physical disabilities is nothing short of extraordinary.
In our feature, David shares his passion for inclusion, the What If campaign and his vision for an Australia where everyone is seen for their gifts, not their limitations. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing David for a number of years and I am always so inspired by his genuine kindness and his ability to see the best in people, regardless of their ability. His work is a reminder of the extraordinary difference one person can make when they lead with heart and purpose.
As always, we’ve got you covered on all things local, too. From the best spots to wine and dine, to the hidden gems for your next meal out, our Local Eats guide will keep your tastebuds happy. Plus, catch up on the latest community news and what’s on this week, so you never miss a beat. Enjoy the read.
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JOURNALISM MATTERS, BIG TECH FIRMS TOLD
The federal government has a new strategy to make social media platforms enter deals with Australian news publishers.
Big tech companies could be forced to fund Australian journalism or pay even more in charges, regardless of whether they carry news on their platforms.
The federal government’s plan, outlined in a consultation paper published recently, would charge social media sites and search engines that refuse to strike deals with local news publishers.
While Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino refused to label the measure as a fine, he stressed that the ‘incentive’ would ensure sustainable journalism in Australia.
“Independent, high-quality journalism is absolutely critical for our society. It’s absolutely critical for our democracy,” he says.
The incentive is not designed to raise
money for the government, but to encourage tech companies to enter deals with news publishers, Dr Mulino says.
It will be calculated in accordance with a company’s revenue and set at a rate that means the companies would be better off funding journalism than paying the incentive.
Labor’s proposal builds on the former Liberal government’s news media bargaining code, where digital platforms are legally required to negotiate deals with eligible media outlets or face fines of up to 10 per cent of their local revenue.
Though the scheme has helped bring hundreds of millions of dollars to the news sector since its 2021 introduction, it only applies to sites that carried news.
As deals expired, companies such as Meta had begun to de-prioritise
journalism: sunsetting Facebook’s news tab and forcing Instagram users to explicitly opt in to ‘political’ content.
In 2024, Meta revealed it would not renew deals with Australian media companies.
The federal government’s latest plan cannot be dodged by withdrawing news from these platforms. It ensures tech platforms would have to cough up in some capacity.
The consultation period will be open until December 19.
A spokesperson from Meta says it will review the proposal.
“(We) look forward to participating in the government’s consultation process,” they say.
When the incentive was first floated in late 2024, the company agreed the law was flawed but maintained concerns about “charging one industry to subsidise another”.
Over the previous year, Google has renewed 60 deals with a variety of publishers.
There had been some speculation the government may not push ahead with the media bargaining measures following concerns US President Donald Trump could increase tariffs on Australian products over the issue.
But Prime Minister Anthony Albanese assures he will not undermine the policy in his US negotiations.
His much-anticipated meetings with Mr Trump did not result in increased tariffs.
“I want to stress that this is agnostic as to the location of the companies,” Dr Mulino says.
“This is about issues relating to market power and the use of news content without appropriate, fair compensation.”
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CHILDCARE SAFETY REFORMS
Reforms to enhance safety in childcare and early education settings nationwide could be implemented by the end of the year.
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland recently announced $37 million in funding towards enhanced national monitoring of working with children checks (WWCCs).
State and territory police databases will be utilised to enable ‘near real-time’ national monitoring of check-holders’ criminal history information.
The pilot will be ready for states and territories from the end of December.
It’s hoped the fast-tracked system will significantly strengthen safeguards for children and young people.
“We are progressing a coordinated and ambitious reform agenda to achieve meaningful consistency across jurisdictions for when a person is suitable to hold a WWCC and when they should be excluded,” Ms Rowland says.
Calls for national reforms to the system have been growing since Melbourne childcare worker Joshua Dale Brown was charged with sexually abusing eight children under the age of two. Brown was known to have worked at 24 facilities between 2017 and 2025.
The government says significant progress has been made since a crisis meeting in August.
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GIVING EVERY PERSON THE CHANCE TO SHINE
The founder and CEO of one of the state’s most respected disability organisations is helping to change the community mindset on what inclusion should look like, as hundreds of young people are supported to reach their potential on campus and through social enterprises. WORDS: Ingrid Nelson
For more than two decades, David Dangerfield has been reshaping what inclusion can look like in Australia. As CEO and founder of The Compass Institute, he has spent 23 years building a community where young people with intellectual and physical disabilities are seen not through the lens of limitation, but through the full breadth of their gifts.
“The key thing to understand is that every human being is an asset – that’s where we begin,” David says.
“The question isn’t whether someone has limitations because we all do. The question is how we unlock the potential within each person.”
Compass didn’t begin as a disability service. Its foundations stretch back even further into David’s early work overseas in the field of disabilities and human development. When he returned to Australia in 1991, he brought with him a philosophy, a practice and a conviction that would change thousands of lives.
That year, he founded The Compass
Institute. Initially, Compass delivered alternative education programs to youth at risk. Those programs reached more than 7000 schoolchildren and became known for unlocking confidence, resilience and purpose in young people who had been overlooked by traditional systems. It wasn’t until 2003 that this work naturally evolved to support young people with intellectual and physical disabilities as they completed secondary school and sought meaningful pathways into adulthood.
“What we realised is that the pathway to unlocking a young person’s potential is the same for all humans: education, skill building, opportunity and belief. Once you see someone as an asset, your job becomes helping them shine. That’s what Compass set out to do,” David says.
Today, Compass has grown into one of Queensland’s most respected disability organisations. More than 100 staff support in excess of 200 trainees across six campuses and a network of Compassbuilt social enterprises stretching from
“The question isn’t whether someone has limitations ... The question is how to unlock the potential within each person”
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Caboolture to Gympie. Those enterprises include a fully operational farm, multiple cafés, a retail outlet, a commercial kitchen and trade-skills programs.
Each one is a real-world environment where trainees can learn, belong, contribute and shine. It is, quite simply, life changing.
And yet for David, the real change Australia needs is much bigger.
It’s a shift he believes has been building for decades.
“I feel like the door has finally opened in Australia for this conversation,” David says. “We’re ready. We’re no longer asking whether we should include people with disabilities. We’re asking how we do it seamlessly.”
David believes hit televisions shows such as Love on the Spectrum and Employable Me have played a surprising but powerful role, softening the edges of public perception and inviting compassion into Australian living rooms. But he firmly believes policy and media attention alone won’t change
the country. People will.
“It’s individuals whose mindsets need to open,” he says. “We tend to leave this to government – someone should have a policy, someone should fix it. But government will come along in the last carriage of the train. This is something for the Australian community.”
It’s this belief that sparked Compass’s What If campaign – a national movement inviting Australians to ask themselves a simple but transformational question: what if you could be the difference?
“What if we raised a generation who didn’t even think about someone having a disability, who just saw them as another human like me, like you?”David says.
When Compass first opened its doors in 2003 as a disability service, David’s philosophy was decades ahead of its time.
Only three families trusted Compass with their children in its first year.
“But those three parents came to me and said, ‘We realise as parents it’s easy to underestimate the potential of our children. You tell us what they’re capable of’,” David remembers.
Today, more than 200 families trust
Compass with their young adults and hundreds more engage with the organisation through business partnerships, social enterprises and community programs.
And the community, he says, is shifting, too.
“People with intellectual impairment bring kindness, love, gratitude, nonjudgment, presence. That’s the gift they offer. We should hold out our hand and say ‘thank you’.
“Eighteen per cent of Australians live with a disability. That’s just shy of five million people.
“Fifty-six per cent of those have an intellectual disability and/or autism. It’s quite staggering.
“Imagine an Australia where inclusion isn’t something we talk about. It’s done. It’s dusted. It’s normal.”
David’s experience working with Compass’s social enterprises has shown him the ripple effect that trainees bring into workplaces.
He tells the story of Compass’s window-cleaning teams visiting local businesses.
“Yes, the staff stop for 10 minutes,
while they do their job. But when the crew leaves, there’s always more laughter, more joy, more productivity.
“Happier people work better. That’s human nature.”
David’s insights come not only from decades in disability services, but also from a lifetime studying peak human performance – from elite athletic development to traditional martial arts.
He has seen first-hand how the invisible forces of mindset and spirit shape outcomes far more than physical ability.
“It’s the difference between coming first and coming 21st,” he says. “And it’s the same in life. We have to invest in being the best person we can be.”
David says the success of Compass is due to having a wonderful team of people who buy into and deliver the vision every day. Compass staff encourage structured cycles of sleep, nutrition, exercise and nature-based therapy – tools he calls the “natural allies” of human development.
This is not accidental. It is deliberate, evidence-based and designed to lift the whole person.
“Best practice,” he reminds me, “is still incredibly rare in Australia.”
When I ask him to imagine Australia two decades from now, he doesn’t hesitate to answer.
“I want service provision focused on empowering people with disabilities to live their best life, not being baby sat,” David says.
“I want an Australia where inclusion is so normal, we don’t even notice it.”
That, David says, is the nation’s greatest potential.
As our conversation comes to a close, I ask him which single What If he wishes every Australian would ask themselves.
Again, without hesitation, he says: “What if you could be the difference?”
David’s work with Compass demonstrates that it is more than an organisation or a program.
It’s a movement grounded in
compassion, courage and an unwavering belief in human potential.
Through his vision, thousands of young Australians have found pathways to independence, purpose and joy, while communities also have learned the profound value of inclusion.
David Dangerfield doesn’t just change systems, he changes hearts. And perhaps that is the greatest legacy of all: a world where every person is seen, celebrated and given the chance to shine.
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Whether it’s a day spent with a friend, a community event that brought people together or a success story at work or on the sports field, post your words, photo or video on your social media and use the hashtag #compasswhatif or @compassinstituteinc. Web: Compass.org.au Instagram @compassinstituteinc
KAWANA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AGM
The Kawana Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting, held recently at Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters, was full of laughs, proud reflection on the year, plus a brilliant show of support from the local business community. With 2026 marking the 40th year of the Kawana Chamber of Commerce, there is much excitement for what’s ahead.
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CLIMB EVERY ‘MOUNTAIN’ TO REACH CYCLING GOAL
Buderim’s hills throw out the challenge to riders as they help raise much-needed funds for the Pyjama Foundation.
Cyclists are set to take on some of the region’s tough hills in the Buderim9 Cycling Challenge on November 23, raising money for the Pyjama Foundation.
Starting at 5am and finishing at 8am, riders climb and descend nine of the area’s best hills, including Dixon, Coghill, Ballinger, Crosby Hill, Glenmount, Mons, Lindsay, Jones and Mooloolaba roads.
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The Pyjama Foundation supports children and young people in foster care by helping them build learning and life skills, as well as confidence.
“Through our Love of Learning program, volunteers called ‘Pyjama Angels’ are recruited, screened, trained and then matched with a child in care and spend time with them once a week, focusing on learning-based activities,” a Pyjama Foundation spokesperson says.
“Pyjama Angels read books aloud with their child, play educational games and help children with their homework.
“Most importantly, the volunteers give foster children a chance to reach their life potential, despite a fragile start.
“Children in care have the lowest education outcomes nationally.
“By improving their learning skills, we are making a positive, life-long impact.”
Buderim9 is a very challenging ride, with only about half of the registered cyclists completing all nine hills within the three-hour time limit.
Some aim for seven or eight hills, while others take part in Buderim6 or Buderim3.
There are no road closures during the event and no traffic controllers to stop traffic.
The early 5am start means streets are quiet. All riders follow road rules, with
about 30 marshals directing participants. Police motorbikes patrol the course and ‘motomedics’ are ready to assist if needed.
The course showcases some of the best aspects of Buderim Mountain, with views west to the ranges, south to the Glasshouse Mountains, north to Ninderry and Mt Coolum, and east to the ocean.
Riders ascend through dense eucalypt rainforest on Lindsay Road, while red-flowered poincianas are in full bloom this time of year.
Crowds of spectators cheer at the top of each hill, waving signs, shouting encouragement and sometimes just enjoying the riders’ struggle to the summit.
The layout allows spectators to move easily from one hill to the next and catch their riders multiple times.
In the months leading up to the event, training groups tackle different inclines to build strength and endurance, aiming to improve their times, complete all nine ascents or just add one more hill to their tally.
Buderim coffee shops become popular post-ride spots for debriefing, bragging or simply chatting over a flat white.
Ride, support the cyclists or soak in the atmosphere on November 23. Visit buderim9.com.au.
50 YEARS ALONGSIDE TYPE 1 DIABETES
A Sunshine Coast woman is proof that a full and happy life is possible with the disease. WORDS: Abbey Cannan.
After living with Type 1 diabetes for 50 years, Sunshine Coast resident Marjan Beer will receive the Kellion Victory Medal today.
The award is presented annually by Diabetes Australia during World Diabetes Month, held every November, to honour people who have lived long and well with diabetes.
Marjan hopes her story will encourage others, especially those newly diagnosed.
“You can live a full and happy life with Type 1 diabetes,” she says.
“Don’t let it stop you from following your dreams. But don’t ignore it, either.
“Complications are not inevitable.
“With modern technology, it’s easier than ever to manage.”
Marjan was just 24, a young mum with two small children, when she was diagnosed.
“There was an overload of information, plus the shock of learning how to inject myself,” she says.
She practised on an orange – standard teaching at the time – but says injecting yourself is something else entirely.
“In those early months, it was terrifying,” she admits.
“You heard so many stories about blindness, amputations.
“I worried about having a low (blood glucose level) while caring for my kids or driving. Some people acted like it was a death sentence.”
Despite the fear, Marjan built a rich
and varied life. She raised two children with Rodney – her husband of 54 years, moved house many times, completed a Bachelor of Theology and a Master of Arts, and played active roles in churches around Australia.
“I am living a full and happy life,” Marjan says.
“Diabetes has not stopped me.”
The best changes to her treatment have been the swap from a single insulin injection per day to multiple doses, and the invention of blood glucose self-monitoring. Now, continuous blood glucose monitoring is possible with a phone app.
“The hardest thing is recognising the relentlessness of diabetes,” she says.
“There are no days off from the multiple decisions I have to make. When blood glucose levels go haywire, I don’t always know why, so I just have to persevere and not let those times overwhelm me.”
Receiving the Kellion Medal is deeply meaningful for Marjan.
“From the fears of my initial diagnosis until today, I have lived well – contrary to the expectations at the time,” she says.
She encourages openness rather than shame: “Don’t hide your diabetes. Friends can help if you have a low, and you can teach them about diabetes and how to support you.”
This World Diabetes Month, Diabetes Australia is celebrating the wins that matter: $40 million invested in research, the launch of 1800PREVENT (Type 2 diabetes), record-breaking support for DiaBuddies (community support for children and their families), and new partnerships with GroHealth and Youfoodz to make everyday life a little easier.
Marjan’s story stands as a powerful example of what is possible – not in spite of diabetes, but alongside it.
CHERYL IS QLD’S SENIOR AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR
Cheryl Harris OAM has been named the 2026 Senior Australian of the Year for Queensland, recognised for her decades-long dedication to volunteering on the Sunshine Coast.
Cheryl, 75, began her community advocacy at age 20 and, as former CEO of Volunteering Sunshine Coast, helped drive a significant rise in volunteer engagement.
National Australia Day Council CEO Mark Fraser AO CVO says Cheryl’s selfless contributions “are a shining example of the value of volunteering”.
She also spearheaded the Pathways to Employment program, supporting people to gain skills and confidence through volunteering.
Cheryl now chairs Healthy Ageing Partnerships, promoting informed health choices for older Australians.
Queensland recipients will join other state and territory winners ahead of the national announcement on January 25 next year.
Marjan Beer has lived with Type 1 diabetes for 50 years
Cheryl Harris OAM with Queensland Premier David Crisafulli
PIONEERING
THE TOAST OF THE TOWN AT COAST’S AWARDS GALA
The business community has celebrated three decades of excellence at the 2025 Sunshine Coast Business Awards Gala, with Noosa Black Garlic crowned Business of the Year.
The sold-out event saw more than 850 guests fill the Sunshine Coast Convention Centre to recognise 34 category winners and six Hall of Fame inductees in one of the largest celebrations in the program’s history.
Sunshine Coast Business Awards chair Jennifer Swaine says this year’s milestone event marked a defining moment for the region’s business community.
“Thirty years on, these awards continue to reflect the incredible breadth and talent of the Sunshine Coast business community – from emerging entrepreneurs to nationally recognised leaders,” Jennifer says.
Noosa Black Garlic claimed the Small Food and Agribusiness category and the coveted Business of the Year title, recognised for its pioneering approach to local production and growing national footprint.
“It’s exciting to see a food and agribusiness take out the top honours this year – a recognition of the Sunshine Coast’s position as a leader in this sector, thanks to the passion of
local producers,” Jennifer says.
Other standouts included Advanced Aquarium Technologies, Alex Surf Club, Laguna Pest Control and Sunny Rays Catering, which all continued their winning streaks at the awards.
This year saw the introduction of the inaugural Sustainability category, where Eastwell Farms was named the Small Business winner and Laguna Pest Control the Large Business victor.
The 2025 Gala celebrated six new Hall of Fame inductees: Maleny Dairies, GreaseBoss, First Light Fabrication, AmazeWorld, Mercure Kawana Waters and Your Brand Crew.
ADOPT A PET TO REDUCE STRAIN ON LOCAL
Animal rescue services are stretched to capacity, with shelters and foster networks running out of room amid the rising cost of living and increasing homelessness.
While many families may consider puppies or kittens for Christmas, 4Paws Animal Rescue encourages the community to think about adopting an adult animal.
Patron of 4Paws Ashley Robinson says that, sadly, “some people think pets are like handbags and they buy one and then don’t want it”.
“A lot of it is circumstances where people have lost their jobs, their houses or they’ve gone into a retirement village or in care. So 4Paws are there to help with that,” he says.
Adult cats and dogs often wait weeks or months for someone to notice them, yet they can make the most magical additions to a family. They are often calmer, house-trained, socialised and can form strong, loyal bonds with their new owners.
Ashley says he and his wife Sheila have been really strong, long-time supporters of 4Paws.
He praises the volunteer-based structure of the service: “The thing that really attracted me to 4Paws is they run
year?
this massive organisation with volunteers and no one’s getting paid. So, people should be generous with their time and support them as well.”
For those not ready to adopt, 4Paws also welcomes foster carers, donations or sponsorship of permanent foster animals.
“It is smarter and more productive to adopt or foster from 4Paws and organisations like them rather than go to a breeder to buy a dog or a cat,” Ashley says.
Visit 4pawsanimalrescue.org.au.
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Noosa Black Garlic owners Tony O’Brien and Teneille Newton
Hello everyone,
FROM THE MAYOR
Well, the warmer weather has arrived and so, too, the busyness that often builds up towards the end of the year.
While the lead-up to Christmas can be incredibly exciting, it can also be very stressful. Balancing family, work and even the rising cost of living can take its toll.
So, it’s important to take the time to look after YOU.
Creating wonderful health and wellbeing in a liveable Sunshine Coast is one of our goals. Sunshine Coast Council supports many free or low-cost activities to help.
You can try free yoga in the park, a Heart Foundation walk or low-cost aqua aerobics, Qigong, Tai Chi, Zumba and more.
Not only will you be physically active, but you’ll meet other like-minded locals.
Studies show that social activity is proven to increase your life span and improve your mood – and let’s face it, it’s a lot more fun, too.
For options, explore Council’s Healthy Sunshine Coast program on the website. Remember, take the time to prioritise your wellbeing.
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Share your ideas to future-proof our coastline
Two projects aim to reduce the impacts of time and tide to protect communities from erosion and inundation.
Sunshine Coast Council is taking action to protect our coastline and community from the impacts of coastal hazards and climate change – and you’re invited to be involved.
We’re calling on our community to help shape the future of one of our most loved foreshores, with two key coastal resilience projects underway at Golden Beach.
Rosanna Natoli, Mayor, Sunshine Coast Council.
The projects aim to reduce the risk of regular tidal inundation and erosion, protect public spaces and preserve the unique character of our coastal communities for generations to come.
The first project is about long-term planning. We have developed options to protect Golden Beach and Caloundra (Bulcock Beach) from coastal hazards.
These ideas balance safety with the things we love, including nature, recreation and open spaces.
The second project is a new seawall at Diamond Head. It’s being designed to handle future sea-level rise and protect public spaces between Lamerough Canal and the June Street boat ramp.
We want your feedback on some of the open-space features and landscaping behind the new seawall, such as beach access, shelters and pathways.
Division 2 Councillor Terry Landsberg says your feedback will help protect what matters most.
“We know how much our community treasures these coastal spaces,” Cr Landsberg says. “Your voice matters.” Environment and Liveability Portfolio Councillor Tim Burns says planning now will help us face future challenges.
“We’ve developed options out to the year 2100,” Cr Burns says.
“Now we need your help.”
Community consultation closes on December 12. Visit the website at haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au to help future-proof our coast.
NEED SOME IDEAS ON WHERE TO EXPLORE THE GREAT
For more than 250 walking, paddling, cycling, mountain biking and horse-riding trails throughout the Sunshine Coast, choose your next adventure with Adventure Sunshine Coast.
The latest featured adventure is the Kureelpa Falls Circuit. It’s an 8.7km loop through Mapleton National Park. Although on the challenging side, the circuit offers lush rainforest, diverse wildlife, a dramatic waterfall and spectacular views over the Obi Obi Valley.
This is a shared path for walkers, horse riders and mountain bikers.
On horse, bike or foot, travel through this tall, thriving and open forest as you make your way down the hill.
About halfway around the circuit, take a short walk down to see Kureelpa Falls. There, you’ll discover water from the South Maroochy River cascading over boulders before falling 30m into a hidden gorge.
You might come across large monitor lizards racing up trees, cascade frogs and birdlife. More than 295 species have been counted, including finches, robins, woodswallows, honeyeaters, wrens and much more. Take water with you.
See adventure.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.
Prestigious Local Contemporary Art Prize celebrates quality, diversity
Budding, blooming and established Sunshine Coast artists, aged 5 to 105, are invited to enter.
If you’re an artist living within the Sunshine Coast area, it’s time to enter one of the most highly anticipated art prizes for our region.
The Local Contemporary Art Prize, now in its 12th year, is a celebration of the quality and diversity of our local artists and the breadth of contemporary arts practice on the Sunshine Coast.
Entries are encouraged from emerging, mid-career and established visual artists working in any medium.
Forty finalists will be selected for the 2026 exhibition, which goes on show at
Caloundra Regional Gallery from March 27 to May 17. The winning artwork will be acquired into the Sunshine Coast Art Collection.
Winners will share $17,000 in prizemoney, spread across four categories, including the much-coveted People’s Choice Award.
The Local Contemporary Art Prize is offered by Caloundra Regional Gallery, in partnership with Friends of the Regional Galley, Caloundra.
Young artists, aged five and up, are also encouraged to participate in the Local Student Art Prize.
Entry forms are available in the gallery or online and must be submitted in person.
Entries for the Local Contemporary Art Prize close on Sunday, January 18 and the Local Student Art Prize on Sunday, February 8, next year.
Visit gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for further information.
Venue 114, formerly known as Lake Kawana Community Centre, is celebrating a remarkable 20 years as the Sunshine Coast’s premier community venue.
Since opening its doors on November 5, 2005, it has welcomed up to 80,000 patrons annually and hosted more than 800 events each year as families cheered, friends danced and our community came together to support causes close to our hearts.
The venue’s versatility, including 15 separate spaces across three levels, with two performance
stages and lake views, has enabled it to serve as everything from a concert hall to an emergency evacuation centre.
The venue has hosted major concerts with artists such as Xavier Rudd, Missy Higgins and Jimmy Barnes, as well as business awards, expos and vital fundraisers for groups including Bloomhill Cancer Care and SunnyKids.
As Venue 114 celebrates this milestone, it stands ready for the next chapter: continuing to elevate events, invite inclusivity and connect community.
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COMMUNITY NOTES
Friendship Force welcomes US group
Twelve visitors from the National Capitol Friendship Force (Washington DC) were recently hosted for seven nights by Friendship Force Sunshine Coast. During their stay, they were welcomed by Mayor Rosanna Natoli, who spoke about the region and its role in the 2032 Olympics. The group explored local attractions and Aussie culture. Call Jenny on 0448 866 141 or visit the group’s Facebook page.
Probus club activities
Probus Caloundra 86 offers fun,
friendship and fellowship through a wide range of activities supporting members’ wellbeing – from croquet and mahjong to monthly breakfasts, outings and social events. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. To learn more or register your interest, visit caloundra86probus.org, email probusclub86@gmail.com or call 0412 243 251. New members are always welcome.
Graduate Women’s breakfast
At Graduate Women Qld’s November breakfast, Julie Peel, principal of Milpera State High School, shared insights into the work supporting migrant and refugee students through intensive English programs. Milpera recently received the 2024 Schools Plus Teaching Award. Graduate Women Qld has supported Milpera students with bursaries since 2004. The final event for the year is a Christmas Lunch at Twin Waters Golf Club on December 6. For more details, visit the website at graduatewomen.org.au.
Arts
and crafts Christmas fair
The annual Maleny Arts and Crafts Christmas Fair will be held at the Maleny Community Centre from November 20-23. The fair features locally made quilts, ceramics, woodwork, glass, knitted items and paintings. Don’t miss
the raffle with four handmade prizes created by Maleny Arts and Crafts Group members. Opening hours are: Thursday, 5-7pm; Friday and Saturday, 9am-4pm; and Sunday, 9am-3pm.
Stamp collectors gather
Caloundra Stamp Club holds meetings on the fourth Thursday of the month to trade through club exchange books, a bargain table where members sell surplus items, club mini auction, raffle and stamp of the month competition. The next meeting is on November 27 at 12.30pm at Bellvista Meeting Place, 18 Lomond Crescent, Bellvista. New members and visitors are welcome. This is the last meeting for the year. For more information, call Catherine on 0406018456.
Library’s Big Balcony Book Sale
Woombye Community Library will hold its pre-Christmas Big Balcony Book Sale on November 29 at the historic School of Arts Hall, corner of Blackall and Hill Streets, Woombye. Open 7.30am to noon, the sale offers adult and children’s books, magazines and DVDs at bargain prices of $1, $2 and $5 each. Bring cash and head there early to find great holiday reading deals.
Pearl Harbour–themed regatta
Model boat enthusiasts are invited to a special regatta on November 30 at the University of the Sunshine Coast lake.
This year’s theme is ‘Pearl Harbour’, with an emphasis on naval and military vessels. The event runs from 8am to noon and is sponsored in support of the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal, with donations accepted on the day. Members of the public are welcome to head along, watch the action and even try their hand at driving radio-controlled model ships and yachts.
Get tech-savvy with computer club
The Sunshine Coast Computer Club offers personal, hands-on help for solving technology-related problems. Learn how to make the most of your mobile phone, android tablets, laptops and Apple devices. Interactive tutorials explain how to safely navigate the web, avoid scams, protect your identity and download free apps. Sessions are $4 and take place on Fridays from noon to 3pm on the second floor of the Goodlife Centre in Buderim and on Saturdays from 9am to noon at the Meridan Plains Community Centre. Visit sccc.org.au.
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Elayne Martin and Rena Cook welcome
Wendy Trigg to the Sunshine Coast
Cr Christian Dickson Division 6
Have your say on Active Transport
Sunshine Coast Council is planning more active transport links to make it easier and safer for people to get around by foot, on a bike or using a mobility device.
Now it’s time to have your say on concept designs for three key links, including the Mooloolaba to University Active Transport Corridor project.
Walking and riding will play an increasingly important transport role as our division and region continue to grow. So, we need to do this planning now and do it right.
You can visit the council’s Have Your Say website to give feedback until November 28.
Thank you for staying engaged and helping us build a better Division 6. Goshawk Boulevard planning Another key transport project is in the works, with the council planning to
extend Buderim’s Goshawk Boulevard, connecting Stringybark and Power roads. This will give locals easier access to shops, schools and businesses, provide more walking and riding pathways and reduce traffic congestion.
You can view the concept design and give your feedback via an online survey on the council’s Have Your Say website page by November 28.
If you’d like to explore the Goshawk Boulevard plans in person and chat with the team, you can drop-in to a pop-up session at Chancellor Park Marketplace on November 22 from 11am-2pm.
New toilet block for Albany Lakes Locals who love the Albany Lakes Park in Sippy Downs will be able to enjoy a more comfortable and convenient outing, with a new toilet block soon to open.
The facility will provide clean, modern toilets and will include a baby change table.
Just in time for Christmas outings, the block is expected to be complete by Friday, December 19.
Remember, you can always email me at Christian.Dickson@sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au and follow my Facebook page for regular updates: @CouncillorDickson.
‘HOLDING
Brendan Hogan Wishlist CEO
THROUGH A SQUALL’ IS EASIER WITH SUPPORT
Parenting is one of those roles we step into with the best of intentions and, often, the least preparation.
No matter how capable we are, how strong our role models were or how many advantages we begin with, raising children is never a perfectly smooth voyage.
From the moment a baby arrives and through to their later years, the job of being a parent continues –rewarding, joyful, meaningful, but also undeniably challenging.
A friend and I were talking about this recently. We found ourselves returning to a phrase we used back at university: sometimes you’ve just got to “hold it through the squall”.
It’s an old sailing metaphor, but it still fits.
Parenting often demands that steady hand on the wheel, that confidence in the foundation you’ve built, that optimism that the storm will pass and your child will emerge from whatever they’re navigating stronger and wiser.
In my work with Wishlist, I see this metaphor lived out every day.
Families facing medical hardship –whether it’s a child’s illness, a parent’s diagnosis or an unexpected health crisis – often find themselves suddenly thrust into stormy seas.
These moments can shake even the strongest among us.
Today, we’d call it resilience, but the heart of it remains the same: holding steady through the squall.
What makes the difference, time and again, is support. The unwavering presence of family. The grounding strength of friends. And, remarkably often, the generosity of the wider community: people who wrap their arms around families in crisis.
And when the sky does finally clear, those same people are there to celebrate the sunshine.
Parenting, like life, asks us to withstand the wildest of weather.
But none of us have to stand in the wind alone.
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NOVEMBER
CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET
Celebrate creativity and Christmas spirit at this vibrant local showcase, where talented Sunshine Coast artists present a stunning selection of handcrafted gifts. From art and ceramics to textiles and homewares, every piece is made with heart and imagination. Enjoy live music from Live Junction, festive raffles, coffee and a classic sausage sizzle, with face painting for the children. It’s the ideal place to find a meaningful Christmas gift, support local makers and soak up the festive atmosphere.
When: Saturday, November 22, 8am-1pm. Where: Sunshine Coast Art Group, 1 William Parker Place, Buderim. Tickets: Free event.
29 NOVEMBER - 7 DECEMBER
SCULPTURE ON THE EDGE
on WHAT’S
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.
22
NOVEMBER
JAMES REYNE WITH ALEX LLOYD
Few voices capture the sound of an Australian summer quite like James Reyne – and now he’s bringing that unmistakable sound to the Sunshine Coast. With classics such as Reckless, The Boys Light Up and Beautiful People, Reyne’s music has defined generations. Inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame and awarded the Order of Australia, he remains one of the country’s best performers. Don’t miss this chance to experience his legendary live show, featuring songs from Toon Town Lullaby and timeless hits that shaped Aussie rock. When: Saturday, November 22, 6-10pm. Where: The Station, 8 The Avenue, Birtinya. Tickets: $70, via moshtix.com.au/v2/event/ james-reyne-w-alex-lloyd/182616
Now in its 16th year, Sculpture on the Edge returns to Flaxton Gardens for nine days of creativity, inspiration and stunning scenery. Presented by Arts Connect Inc, this exhibition features an impressive collection of indoor and outdoor sculptures, each for sale.
When: Saturday, November 29 – Sunday, December 7, 8am-3pm.
Tickets: $7.50-$15, under-18s free, via events.humanitix.com/sculpture-on-the-edge2025/tickets
21-23 NOVEMBER
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Journey with Alice down the rabbit hole and take a journey to Wonderland where you’ll meet a cast of delightfully crazy characters: the Mad Hatter, White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, the executionmad and croquet-playing queen and her playing-card guards. A toe-tapping musical adaptation of the classic tale, with a large colourful cast, this witty adventure will have you laughing and crying your way through the wonderful world of Lewis Carroll.
When: Friday, November 21 – Sunday, November 23. Various show times.
Where: Lind Lane Theatre, 16 Mitchell Street, Nambour.
Tickets: $18-$25, via trybooking.com/ events/landing/1488333
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NOVEMBER
QCWA PALMWOODS CHRISTMAS MARKETS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21
Lilli Fairfax, Solbar, Maroochydore, 5pm
Donavon Frankenreiter, The Station, Birtinya, 6pm
Seleen McAlister, Maroochy RSL, 7pm
Chris Ramsey, Alex Surf Club, 4.30pm
Brian Carlon, Caloundra Power Boat Club, 7pm
Murray Cook (Red Wiggle), Beerwah Hotel, 8.30pm
Shane Wilkinson, Caloundra RSL, 3.30pm.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22
Alexis & Suzie, Maroochy RSL, 7pm
Tyler Hammil, Alex Surf Club, 4.30pm Poco Loco, Caloundra Power Boat Club, 7pm Coaster, Palmwoods Hotel, 8.30pm
Ricky the Rockstar, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm
The Dusty Trail Troubadours (aka Soft Treadly), Imperial Hotel Eumundi, 7pm Transformations: Old Made New, Coolum Civic Centre, 7pm
The Filthy Animals, Norton Music Factory, Caloundra West, 6pm.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23
KT Maree, Maroochy RSL, 6.30pm
Paul Vercoe, Alex Surf Club, 1pm
Colin Dodds, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 2pm
Marco, Caloundra Power Boat Club, noon Will Outridge, Palmwoods Hotel, 2pm.
* All events were correct at time of printing.
Get into the swing of the season at the QCWA Palmwoods Christmas Markets, where locals bring out their best handmade gifts, crafts and festive goodies. Stop in for a cuppa and a slice at morning tea and grab a raffle ticket for your chance to win something special.
When: Sunday, November 23, 9am-2pm.
Where: 11 Main Street, Palmwoods. Tickets: Free event – all welcome.
Local eats
Signature
Beach Bar Satay Chicken
INGREDIENTS:
Dressing
• 6 skin-on chicken breasts
• 10g sea salt
• 5g smoked paprika
• 5g curry powder
• 5g turmeric
• 100ml canola oil.
METHOD:
Satay sauce
• 25g red curry paste
• 2 kaffir lime leaves
• 85g brown sugar
• 250ml water
• 15ml apple cider vinegar
• 160g peanut butter
• 30ml soy sauce
• 15ml fish sauce
• 100ml coconut milk.
Marinate the chicken breasts for at least six hours by combining the dry spices and oil and massaging into the meat. In a medium saucepan, fry off the red curry paste and kaffir lime until fragrant. Add the brown sugar and let it caramelise slightly, followed by the water, apple cider vinegar and peanut butter. Bring to a boil and add the soy sauce, fish sauce and coconut milk. Reduce the heat and simmer for five minutes. Heat a large frypan and seal the chicken, skin side down, until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Bake in the oven at 170°C until cooked through. Serve with the satay sauce, coconut rice and roti. Garnish with your favorite fresh herbs and a drizzle of fresh coconut milk.
Chef’s tip
Making your own red curry paste is super easy, can be made in bulk and will really elevate this dish. The same applies to the roti, but a store-bought version of both is still delicious if you don’t have the time. Remember to rest your breast and if you have a gas cooktop or barbecue, cooking the roti over an open flame makes you look cool and also tastes better. Recipe supplied by The Beach Bars.
The chefs in the heart of Sippy Downs have been busy at The Bower Tree, whipping up the new Arrows Bistro menu. Using fresh, local ingredients to create all your favourites plus flavourpacked new creations, there’ll always be something for everyone – not to mention plenty of gluten-free options, too. Arrows Bistro is the ideal place to relax, unwind and celebrate your end-of-year celebrations. Book a table and say cheers to 2025!
Experience Funky Wok –modern, colourful and authentically Thai with a relaxed, yet refined, atmosphere. Enjoy a weekday lunch special, available Tuesday to Thursday for $30 per person, which includes one main and a serving of rice (exclusions apply). Funky Wok is now taking bookings for end-of-year celebrations. Choose from the poolside, bar, dining room or courtyard spaces, with a range of banquet and function packages to suit your event. Inquire today.
Shop 1/180 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland, 5478 1478, funkywok.com.au
Housed in a lovingly restored historical building, our bakery stands as a testament to Yandina’s vibrant past and its exciting future. Today, it continues to be a place where people gather, connect and enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Looking for something more than a sweet treat? The brunch menu has some classic favourites such as eggs Benedict on a house croissant and Persian avocado on house-made sourdough toast, alongside some meadow twists: a breakfast burrito, chilli scrambled eggs and more. Open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 6.30am-2pm.
This February, Beach Bars of the World returns with a South African twist. An unforgettable afternoon of flavour, fun and fundraising at Cotton Tree Beach Bar is all to help send the Maroochy Surf Life Saving Club youths and open ages to the 2026 World Titles in South Africa. Guests will soak up the coastal vibes with a South African-inspired feast, plus raffle prizes that’ll knock your thongs off — including a custom-made Thomas surfboard and a week-long Fraser Island escape for 16 people. Raffle tickets are on sale now, thanks to massive community support from local businesses, and $20 from every event ticket sold goes directly to the Maroochy SLSC Juniors, helping them represent Australia on the world stage. Grab your tickets now at beachbarsoftheworld.com.
Kings Beach Bar, 1/8 Levuka Avenue, Kings Beach, 5341 8475.
Cotton Tree Beach Bar, Shop 2, 13-15 The Esplanade, Maroochydore, 3132 8484. Coolum Beach Bar, 1768 David Low Way, Coolum Beach, 5471 2917.
TDOGGED PURSUIT OF THE TRUTH
Ashley Robinson manages to avoid the doghouse after a mishap with a glass eyedropper and his boy George on the lawn at home.
here is an old saying: “Men occasionally trip over the truth. They quickly get up, dust themselves off and pretend it never happened.” I reckon that saying was probably generated by a female.
I mention this as, just last week, Old Mate and I had a conversation about borrowing her car and I said that I never touch her seat or the mirrors as I don’t need the drama. “Liar,” she exclaimed. “You always adjust the rear vision mirror!”
I tried to explain that I was talking about the side mirrors because, for safety reasons, I needed to adjust the rear vision one. That very night, something happened that probably supported her argument. I was about to feed my boy George who has been having some drops for a sore paw, and every day it gets a bit harder to give them to him. He usually takes the drops reluctantly, eats his dinner and we go for a walk straight after. So, this night, as I am giving the drops to him, he throws his head back and the bloody glass eyedropper part comes off the apparatus and disappears.
I had no idea where it went, but George had moved on, eating his dinner, and I am
looking for the dropper on the lawn with zero luck. I am thinking: “Surely, he hasn’t swallowed it?” I couldn’t find it anywhere. I raked leaves and went through them: no luck. On hands and knees in the garden bed: no luck. I started thinking about trajectory, like on CSI on TV: no luck.
I kept looking at George, who was waiting patiently for his walk, to see if he was bleeding anywhere and thinking to the future: examining his poo in case it came out the other end. To say I was stressed was an understatement. Do I tell Old Mate? Do I take him to the vet? What do I do?
I decided to wait until morning when the light was better to figure out what to do and what bloody story to tell her if I couldn’t find it. To say I had a sleepless night would be an understatement. I eventually got up at 4.30am. The dog was fine, so out I went in the yard again. After 30 minutes, I had given up and was thinking about how to communicate what had happened. Then, like a miracle, there it was right in front of me. A gift from heaven.
It saved me from that other very good saying: “I’m not saying you are a liar. I’m just saying you are very creative with the truth.”
IA ZUCCHINI SLICE OF SUCCESS
Sami Muirhead is cooking up a new perspective on life, now that she has much more time on her hands, and offering readers plenty of food for thought.
recently learned that you must squeeze grated zucchini by hand to get rid of the moisture if you want a perfectly fluffy zucchini slice.
It still seems a strange thing to do, in my opinion. But I also thought putting frozen cabbage leaves on your chest to avoid mastitis when you are breastfeeding was bonkers. But I can tell you, both actually work.
Okay, so clearly I am no Nigella Lawson in the kitchen, but I am trying hard to impress my kids with my new life where I am working part-time instead of full-time.
I am loving making school lunches and doing pick-ups with treats in the car (ice blocks for the win) for my little people.
More mum time and less work time is my idea of success now that I am in my fifties. Yes, there is less money coming in, but it has been a long time coming after working full-time since I was 14 years old.
What does success look like to you? Is it a Range Rover? Is it having kids? Is it being strong and healthy? I have been spending a lot of time thinking about
what success looks like for me and I think it is regular trips to the beach, more time with my brother, sister, mum and my husband and kids (not yelling at them but actually enjoying their company).
Success for me is travelling more, feeling healthy, sleeping through the night and having plenty of meaningful connections with friends who I have put off seeing regularly for decades. It is growing some flowers I can pick and put in little vases all over the house.
Success is also drinking a coffee every day (not in a takeaway cup) and spending time reading with my dogs at my feet.
Having more time to help others less fortunate than me is my idea of feeling truly good.
A cold glass of bubbles and plentiful food on my plate is also another huge tick for my bucket list.
Success for me is still working and using my brain.
This all sounds a very contented life, if you ask me. And for good measure, I am going to throw in baking the perfect zucchini slice to impress my tough critics. Amen to that miracle happening.
The opinions expressed are those of the authors. These are not the views of My Weekly Preview publishers.
Ashley Robinson is chairman of Sunshine Coast Falcons and Sunshine Coast Thunder Netball and a lifetime Sunshine Coast resident.
Sami Muirhead is a (now retired) radio announcer, blogger and commentator, wife and mum of three.
HUMANITARIAN MUSICIAN EYES NEW RECORD GIGS
From the Amazon to the Himalayas, Noosa’s Oz Bayldon continues to perform death-defying acts to fund life-saving projects for those in need.
After surviving a double brain aneurysm, Oz Bayldon (pictured) inspired supporters to raise more than $50,000 and is now turning that generosity into new ways to help others.
The world record-breaking musician, known for performing the highest gig, the longest gig and the highest canyon-swing gig, has spent decades turning his love of music and adventure into life-changing projects for vulnerable communities.
When a sudden medical emergency turned his life upside down, the Noosa humanitarian was humbled by how quickly the community rallied behind him.
“I was pretty embarrassed about it but blown away by how much people wanted to help me. I’m not used to being on the receiving end,” he says.
“A little birdie got hold of what was happening and set up a GoFundMe. It went wild.”
Now recovering from brain surgery, Mr Bayldon is regaining strength while continuing to plan new projects through his charity Events4GreaterGood, which supports homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, singleparent families and people from lowincome backgrounds.
“I feel pretty good. My eyesight is a bit blurry, my balance is off sometimes, and I get tired a lot,” he says.
Despite the health setback, Mr Bayldon has no plans to slow down. He’s
preparing to chase two new world records – the longest performance in the Amazon, and a return to the world’s highest gig at Mera Peak in the Himalayas, performed in the ‘death zone’.
At the same time, he’s spearheading several local initiatives aimed at creating lasting community impact.
“People ask me for help, and they’re in situations I just can’t say no to,” Mr Bayldon says.
His plans include a farm program designed to support survivors of domestic violence, along with new housing and employment models, including a tech platform to connect people with affordable accommodation.
“We’re building networks, setting up revenue streams for the charity, and we’re hoping to start applying for grants.”
Community members who wish to get involved can visit events4greatergood.org.
ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS
A strong chamber of commerce that offers support to the wider business community will ensure a region in transformation thrives.
As president of a new-look Mooloolaba Chamber of Commerce, Brett Thompson and his team are on a mission to ensure business is prepared to not only survive but thrive.
“As a business leader, we can’t afford to lay down and let situations happen to us. It is our job to thrive regardless and that is the attitude that the Mooloolaba Chamber is applying to the recent challenges facing our business community,” Mr Thompson says.
While Mooloolaba is undergoing a physical transformation, the spirit of the movers and shakers that do business in the region has not dampened and they have their arms wide open to continue to welcome tourists and locals alike.
Coming together as a collective, the Mooloolaba business community is walking the talk with initiatives that support the whole region.
“We have had some pretty major wins in Mooloolaba of late which benefit the whole region, regardless of if you are aligned to the chamber or not,” Mr Thompson says.
“Our role is to support everyone in Mooloolaba and by doing that, we know more will want to come and join the team and create their own level of impact.”
The Discover Mooloolaba website, the portal to Mooloolaba, has been
reinvigorated and is about to undergo further transformation through a significant six-figure marketing investment driving visitation and allowing businesses to promote, excite and engage directly with their target audience.
Parking in the Smith Street complex is now free for four hours, removing the barrier to visiting hospitality and retail in the area, and an emphasis is placed on advocacy and initiatives that have real outcomes.
“There are no passengers on our team as we approach each opportunity or challenge with a results-driven attitude and the energy to do what is needed to retain what is special and unique about the people who live, work and play in Mooloolaba,” Mr Thompson says.
Mooloolaba Chamber has slashed its annual membership fee from $209 to $99 for the foreseeable future.
STRONG BUYER INTEREST DRIVES DEMAND FOR LAKESIDE HOMES
Strong demand for GemLife
Moreton Bay’s exclusive lakeside residences has seen nearly half of the architect-designed Emerald Collection already sold.
Nestled beside tranquil lakes and bordered by conservation parkland, this exclusive range of two-bedroom homes with multi-purpose room has resonated with over-50s seeking something truly
special – luxury and low-maintenance living in a stunning natural setting.
Each one of the four house designs on offer has been thoughtfully created to celebrate its surroundings, with panoramic water outlooks captured through wrap-around outdoor living spaces and floor-to-ceiling windows.
“These homes have been incredibly well received,” says Samantha Stevens,
GemLife Moreton Bay sales manager.
“With expansive al fresco areas, premium finishes and uninterrupted water views, it’s easy to see why they’re proving so popular.”
Inside, the homes feature a curated selection of high-end inclusions, such as designer kitchens with fluted cabinetry and a full suite of Gaggenau appliances –oven, cooktop, rangehood, dishwasher
and microwave – plus signature entrance doors, floating-effect vanities and spacious walk-in robes with built-in drawers and shelving.
Offering between 253.78sqm and 254.64sqm of living space and priced from $1.4 million, these homes combine elegant design with everyday functionality.
“With expansive al fresco areas, premium finishes and uninterrupted water views, it's easy to see why they're proving so popular”
Proudly Australia’s first over-50s land lease community to achieve a 5 Star Green Star – Communities rating, GemLife Moreton Bay brings sustainability and style together.
Visit the display home, tour the stylish Summer House with resort-style pool and preview the soon-to-be-completed $18million Country Club.
For more information, call the sales team on 1800 418 605.
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LEADING REGIONAL BUILDER APPOINTED TO BRING A NEW CHAPTER IN RETIREMENT LIFE AT MALENY GROVE
Reside Communities has announced the appointment of Ausmar Homes as the builder for the first stage of homes in the Maleny Grove retirement village transformation.
With civil works now well underway, Ausmar Homes is preparing to start construction on this initial stage in the coming months.
Stage 1 will deliver 15 new homes, with completion anticipated from mid-to-late 2026.
Each residence will reflect the unique charm and character of the region, blending timeless architectural style with contemporary features that prioritise comfort, energy efficiency and accessibility.
Reside Communities CEO Glen Brown says the appointment of Ausmar Homes is a key milestone in the redevelopment journey of this muchloved hinterland community.
“Partnering with Ausmar Homes
allows us to bring our vision for Maleny Grove to life with the quality and attention to detail our residents expect,” he says.
“We’re delivering homes that not only complement the natural beauty of the hinterland, but also create a vibrant, welcoming community for years to come.
“With construction of the first homes about to begin, we’re thrilled to see our vision coming to life.”
Upon completion, the transformation will introduce 65 new homes, adding to the existing 28 and creating a vibrant and inclusive neighbourhood.
At the heart of the master plan is The Lodge. This five-star residents’ clubhouse will feature a café, bar, dining room, beauty salon, gym and indoor pool, providing spaces to relax, socialise and stay active.
As work on site powers ahead, buyer demand is high. About 70 per cent of homes in the first stage were snapped up in just a few weeks following the launch, and strong demand is continuing as seniors discover the setting, resort-style facilities and welcoming lifestyle that make Maleny Grove a premier retirement destination.
The remaining two- and three-bedroom villas in Stage 1 are priced from $825,000. Call 1300 44 55 80 or visit malenygrove. com.au to find out more.
Maleny Farm Fest arrives at the Maleny Showgrounds for the first time on November 22, and excitement is building fast.
From 9am to 4pm, the inaugural event offers a free, full-day celebration of rural life, local innovation and hands-on learning.
For a first-year festival, the response has been extraordinary.
More than 80 exhibitors and in excess of 25 speakers across four stages are ready to showcase the depth of skill, knowledge and passion in the region.
The Summit Stage features leading voices in rural health, safety, animal care and farm management, as well as water quality.
The Farm Skills Arena delivers sessions on practical fencing, machinery, chainsaw safety, regenerative farming and soil health.
Visitors will enjoy live drone demonstrations, Flavours of the Farm tastings, show-ring preparation tips, a vibrant Youth Zone and family favourites such as the Bush BBQ Challenge and Pallet Build-Off.
Full details on the Maleny Show Society website: malenyshowsociety.org.au
PHYSIOTHERAPY AIDS ARTHRITIS MANAGEMENT
Hip and knee replacement surgery is a major focus of Sunshine Coast Orthopaedic Group.
These are great operations for appropriate patients who have failed conservative management.
One of the most important conservative measures that the practice typically recommends for patients is physiotherapy.
The Sunshine Coast is spoiled for choice for excellent physiotherapists.
One of the programs that your physiotherapist may recommend for management of an osteoarthritic hip or knee is called the GLAD program.
This is an evidence-based program that was developed in Denmark and brought to Australia in 2016.
GLAD stands for Good Life with Arthritis in Denmark. The principles of this program have helped thousands of Australians living with arthritis.
It is important to note that the goal of conservative arthritis management is not simply to avoid surgery.
The goal is to give you the best quality of life possible, while appropriately deferring surgery.
Conservative arthritis management
involves a multi-disciplinary approach, including simple analgesia, lifestyle modification, diet and exercise, injectable therapies and sometimes a minor procedure called a radiofrequency ablation of the genicular nerves. Contact us for help with all stages of your arthritis journey.
WORDS: A/Prof Dr Daevyd Rodda. Visit scorthogroup.com.au.
HEAR BETTER, LIVE BETTER
Choosing a hearing aid isn’t just about picking a product, it’s about improving your life.
The journey begins with a visit to a local audiometrist who’ll assess your hearing and guide you, based on your needs and lifestyle.
If the conversation starts with price tags, be wary. Hearing loss is a health issue, not a retail transaction.
Understanding your level of hearing loss – whether mild, moderate or severe –is key. Don’t assume that a higher price means better hearing.
What matters more is how the device fits your daily life. Are you often in noisy places or do you prefer quiet settings? Some aids offer noise reduction or directional microphones that suit different environments.
Today’s hearing aids come packed with features. Bluetooth, rechargeable batteries and telecoil technology can make a real difference, especially in public spaces. But not all models are created equal, so explore your options.
Comfort is crucial. You’ll be wearing these for hours, so make sure they fit well. In-the-ear styles are discreet, while behind-the-ear models often provide stronger amplification.
And don’t skip the trial period to test
Retirement living with that
Word is spreading through the hinterland about Maleny Grove’s expansion.
Our new release of luxury two and three-bedroom retirement villas, complemented by planned resident facilities and just minutes’ walk to Maleny village, has captured the imagination of those seeking a more natural approach to retirement.
With strong early interest, now is the time to secure your place in our thriving community.
how the aids perform in real-world settings. A stroll through a shopping centre won’t cut it. Try them in places that reflect your lifestyle. Ultimately, finding the right hearing aid is a personal process. With the right support and a little curiosity, you’ll discover a solution that helps you hear and live better.
Rebekah Ostby is an experienced audiometrist at Hear4Good: a local and independent hearing clinic in Golden Beach and Caloundra. Call 54770144 or visit hear4good.com.au.
NEUROSURGERY SKIN HEALTH
Tips for summer sunscreen protection
Recent study findings that highlighted some poor testing results have raised concern about the use of sunscreen.
It’s very important to understand that these findings were limited and that the brands affected have been withdrawn.
Sunscreen is still highly effective.
Here’s my list of top sunscreen tips.
Applying sunscreen
Apply a teaspoon (5ml) to each exposed area: face and neck, every limb, front of the body and back. Reapply every two hours. Remember, sun-protective clothing doesn’t wear off and reduces the requirements for sunscreen.
Storing sunscreen
Keep sunscreen below 30° and use before the expiry date. Sunscreen in a hot car can break down and stop working in less than a day.
Choosing sunscreen
Pick a sunscreen rated SPF30 or SPF50. Choose one you like, that is compatible with your skin, and you will use regularly.
As always, the best option is to avoid sun exposure where possible.
Seek shade and plan activities at low-UV hours where possible.
Find experienced skin cancer doctors at SunLife Skin Cancer Care Centre.
The centre is locally owned on Wises Road, Buderim.
OPHTHALMOLOGY
Which laser vision correction option is best for me?
Patients often inquire about the numerous laser vision correction options.
Lenticule surgery and the latest, SMILE (small incision lenticule extraction) Pro, offer several advantages over traditional laserassisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) for most near-sighted prescriptions.
SMILE Pro involves creating a small keyhole incision in the cornea and removing a thin lenticule that reshapes your cornea.
SMILE Pro uses a faster laser, which shortens the procedure time.
The smaller incision, typically around 2-3mm, helps preserve your corneal nerves and results in a stronger cornea, making it ideal for those who engage in contact sports or have an active lifestyle.
With SMILE Pro, the rate of future surgical enhancement is low and the results are excellent.
LASIK remains precise, but a larger flap results in more dry eyes.
If you want a more comfortable recovery, less dryness and better corneal stability to suit your lifestyle, SMILE Pro is for you.
A minimally invasive treatment for back pain
Radiofrequency ablation has emerged as a promising technique in managing back and neck pain.
This minimally invasive procedure involves targeting specific nerves responsible for pain with a specialised probe-emitting radiofrequency energy, effectively disrupting their ability to transmit pain signals.
Patients who undergo this procedure for cervical and lumbar spine conditions often experience enhanced comfort during the procedure with light sedation, ensuring minimal discomfort.
Radiofrequency ablation occurs as a day surgery. It allows patients to return home on the same day. One of the notable advantages is the potential for long-lasting relief from back and neck pain, often six to 12 months. This extended relief period can significantly improve the quality of life for individuals dealing with pain, allowing them to engage in daily activities with reduced discomfort.
While individual responses may vary, many patients find radiofrequency ablation to be an effective and minimally disruptive solution, providing a respite from persistent back and neck pain, contributing to a better quality of life.
Ask for a referral from your GP to learn more about this treatment.
Approach matters
Different patients require different surgical approaches for hip replacement. An 'approach' refers to the path from the skin incision, through the layers of muscle and tissue, to your hip joint. Each approach has its own advantages and disadvantages, depending on the patient and their underlying condition.
Over time, I have settled on the anterior approach as my usual approach for most patients.
It is reliable and is a technique with less disruption of the muscles and tissues to the joint. This can offer faster early recovery compared with other approaches.
Some patients are walking with their new joint replacement in 24 hours. However, it is not suitable for everyone. Certain hip problems still require different approaches. It is wise to remain experienced in other approaches. What does the published research say about the different approaches? It gives you confidence that whichever approach used does not make a difference in six weeks.
What matters most is that you receive a high-performing prosthesis, that it is accurately positioned and that it integrates well with your bone.
These are the factors that improve your pain and disability and improve longevity.
DRHAMISHGRAY
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WORD STEP
Complete the list by changing one letter at a time to create a new word at each step. There may be more than one answer.
SCENT
HOROSCOPES
ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 19)
This week the sun and Mars (your power planet) are both transiting through your adventure, education and aspirations zones. So, the more exciting your adventures, the more open your mind and the more ambitious your dreams, the better.
LEO (JULY 23 - AUG 22)
With intense Pluto powering slowly though your relationship zone, you’re not in the mood for superficial encounters with others, preferring deep, serious, philosophical and/or spiritual conversations with family and close friends.
SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 - DEC 21)
The fiery sun and feisty Mars are both transiting through your sign. So, it’s time to be bold and brave, as you solve problems with extra enthusiasm. Your motto is from writer Louisa May Alcott: “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.”
QUIZ
1. Who plays Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour movie franchise?
2. What is an Orange Pippin?
3. Who conquered Greece in 338 BC at the head of a vast Macedonian Army?
4. Ornithophobia is the fear of what animal?
5. Which superhero’s alter ego is Steve Rogers?
6. Which comedy drama series stars Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern (pictured)?
7. Freetown is the capital of which African country?
PLACE
TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20)
Mercury is reversing through your relationship zone until next Sunday. So other people could misunderstand you – or tell you what you should be doing. With Uranus visiting your sign, it’s time to shake off the shackles of other people’s expectations.
VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22)
Ever-vigilant Virgos are the worrywarts of the zodiac. And when Mercury (your patron planet) is in retrograde mode, you worry and obsess and overthink even more than usual, which can end up being counterproductive. Sunday promises a fresh start.
CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19)
Mercury is reversing through your hopes-and-dreams zone until next Sunday. So, a long-cherished dream may need to be reimagined and reworked. Rather than seeing it as a setback, clever Capricorns will perceive it as an exciting new challenge.
9. In what year did Sir Isaac Newton die?
10. What breed of dog features as a token in a classic game of Monopoly?
GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 20)
This week Venus and retrograde Mercury activate your wellbeing zone. So, it’s a good week to revise your diet and get your body moving via a gym membership, a rebooted exercise program or a vigorous workout in the great outdoors.
LIBRA (SEP 23 - OCT 22)
With bold Jupiter jumping through your professional zone, it’s up to you to be proactive about creating career opportunities. This week, Venus forms terrific trines with Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune, which boosts confidence, focus and personal glamour.
AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18)
Many Aquarians are having problems at work, as Mercury reverses through your career zone (until next Sunday). If it’s too much to handle on your own, then don’t hesitate to ask for assistance from your friends, work colleagues and/or your extended peer group.
CANCER (JUNE 21 - JULY 22)
Midweek, there’s a marvellous trine between prosperous Jupiter (in your sign) and lucky Venus. So, Crab charisma is at an all-time high as you charm the cynics and dazzle the doubters. This week –plan, dream and write down your goals for the future.
SCORPIO (OCT 23 - NOV 21)
Venus and retrograde Mercury (both in your sign) shine a spotlight on personal projects and financial matters, plus power and trust issues. You have a good business brain – just make sure you’re using it! Ignorance is no excuse.
(FEB 19 - MAR 20)
Many Pisceans who’ve been travelling have experienced delays, disruptions, breakdowns and/or cancellations, as Mercury has been reversing through your travel zone. Thank goodness Mercury moves forward on November 30.
8. Landscape with Yellow Birds and Fish Magic are paintings by which artist?
PISCES
DIRECT ACCESS TO THE HIGH LIFE AT PRIME RIVERFRONT ADDRESS
‘MORE TOOLS NEEDED TO LIFT PRODUCTIVITY’
Industry experts and the Opposition are concerned that national targets to build more than a million homes in five years are well behind schedule.
Construction is behind schedule by tens-of-thousands of homes, fresh figures reveal, after the first full year of the federal government’s National Housing Accord.
Federal targets to build more than one million homes in five years are more than 60,000 properties behind schedule after the first 12 months.
The latest building activity figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveal construction started on just more than 179,000 homes in the 2024-25 financial year.
The figures were the first full year as part of the National Housing Accord target of building 1.2 million properties by 2029.
In order for the figure to be reached, 240,000 properties would need to be built each year.
Peak bodies warn the target could fall short by 200,000 homes at the end of the five-year period.
Housing Industry Association chief economist Tim Reardon says the past year shows an underperformance in the sector, with a significant amount of work to do to catch up.
“There has been substantial policy reform this year that will improve the supply of new homes,” he says.
“These reforms will take time before they deliver new homes and much more needs to be achieved.
“Despite these new initiatives, home building remains too expensive with onerous taxes, fees and charges incurred in delivering new homes to market.
“Policymakers must reduce the taxes, costs and restrictions on home builders, home buyers and home investors if they want to see the kind of construction volumes Australia need.”
Master Builders Australia chief executive Denita Wawn says there is plenty of room for improvement in the construction figures.
“The building and construction
industry is ready to deliver. However, government needs to hand them the tools to lift productivity,” she says. “Accelerating approvals, streamlining regulation, addressing skill shortages and supporting private investment will give industry the certainty to get projects moving.”
The most recent figures for the June quarter show 45,156 homes began construction during the period.
There was a 9.2 per cent increase in the number of homes that began construction during the quarter, compared with the same time in 2024.
However, there was a drop of 4.4 per cent from the March quarter to June quarter in the current year.
The number of detached homes that began construction dropped by 6.4 per cent in June, the weakest quarter since March 2024.
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley says the figures are proof that more needs to be done to address housing shortfalls.
“You hear the promises, you see the big numbers but the reality is far from that. Labor is building excuses, not building houses,” she says. –AAP.
Boat Ramp
Bribie Beach Shack
Bribie Island
Moreton Island
Bongaree
Perched in the sought-after San Marino by the Sea, this could be your coastal sanctuary in Marcoola. This rare northeast corner airconditioned apartment offers generous space, premium orientation and a dedicated lockup garage – perfect for storage, security and convenience. Plus a separate dedicated laundry.
63 MILL ROAD, BUDERIM
FOR SALE Contact Agent OPEN Saturday 22 November 11:30am-12:00pm
Just moments from the golden sands of Mudjimba Beach, this near-new home, built in Dec 2022, captures the essence of relaxed coastal living with a refined, contemporary edge. Designed across two levels, it offers four beautifully appointed bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an additional powder room for guests.
FOR SALE
Offers Considered OPEN
Contact Agent to arrange an inspection
Brand New North Facing Luxury Buderim Home
Designed for those who appreciate exceptional style and comfort, from the striking statement kitchen with integrated appliances and butler’s pantry, to the open-plan living zones flowing seamlessly out to the alfresco terrace and resortstyle mineral pool, every element has been crafted to elevate everyday living. This brand new home exudes warmth and modern sophistication, with convenience at its heart.
Features:
Mineral Resort Style Pool with Day Bed
13.2 kW Solar & 3 Phase Power
20 kW Ducted Air-Conditioning with My Air including 10 Zones
Integrated Fridge/Freezer & Two integrated Dishwashers
Two Self Cleaning Pyrol Bosch Ovens
Built in Bosch Microwave
Two 250 ltr Hot Water Systems
100% New Zealand Wool Carpets Plantation Shutters and Remote-Control Blinds
Engineered timber floors
FOR SALE Contact Agent
OPEN Saturday 22 November 9:30-10:30am
NORTH FACING DEEP WATER MINYAMA
3 Cypress Court, Minyama
6 BED 3 BATH 2 CAr 840 m2
Huge North Facing Home – Deep Water Minyama
This exceptional waterfront residence captures the essence of coastal luxury with its prized north-facing position, deep-water access, and 20m of direct water frontage.
Set on a level 840m2 allotment on a peaceful cul-de-sac, this substantial home is perfectly designed for dual living and effortless entertaining. Immaculately presented, it offers incredible flexibility and scale for large families or those seeking a self-contained layout for guests or multi-generational living.
Auction Day Sat. 22nd November 10:45am (on site) Viewing Sat. 22nd November 10:15-10:45am
Where Change Becomes Opportunity – Distinctly Fletcher Riley
Don’t take chances with your biggest asset... If you’re considering selling or leasing on the Sunshine Coast, trust the team who not only know your area, they appreciate your objectives and goals, and work tirelessly to deliver.
Spacious Acreage Sanctuary with Sweeping Ocean Views and Dual-Living Potential
Set privately on approximately three elevated acres, this modern acreage sanctuary captures the space, calm and panoramic outlook that makes coming home feel like a true escape. Sweeping views across to Mooloolaba and the coastline while still being only minutes from Maroochydore, leading schools and beaches. Generous single-level living on the main floor, with multiple indoor and outdoor zones designed to embrace the breezes and the views, plus a fully self-contained lower level ideal for dual living, guests or a home-based business. Established gardens, private bushwalks and a resort-style pool, elevated acreage living.
Privately set on a lush half-acre, this beautifully crafted home captures the rare blend of space, calm, and quality that ensures every return home is a retreat to serenity. Just minutes from Buderim Village and top schools, you’ll enjoy complete convenience while feeling worlds away from the noise of daily life. Clean lines, soaring ceilings and a north-east design draw light across open-plan living that spills effortlessly to the pool and entertaining terrace — framed by serene green views from nearly every room. A sanctuary of calm.
iscover the epitome of luxury living with this masterpiece, boasting 21m of prime river frontage, breathtaking water views and a private 15m pontoon with deepwater access. The six-bedroom riverfront residence features a grand double-height entry and expansive living zones, designer kitchen and Domus Italian glass carriage lift which can fit five people. There is an atrium pool and spa, outdoor kitchen and basement accommodating up to 10 cars. The home takes a premier position, with exceptional indoor-outdoor flow across three levels.
Opportunities like this are few and far between. This is a rare chance to secure a vacant block right in the heart of Kings Beach, one of the most tightly held and sought-after coastal precincts on the Sunshine Coast.
The owner’s instructions are clear. The property will be sold, with best and final offers closing on Thursday 4th December at 5pm
34 Upper Gay Terrace is a generous 607m² allotment zoned High Density Residential with a 21 metre building height limit, subject to council approval. This zoning offers incredible flexibility and future potential, giving buyers the freedom to design and build a dream home, a boutique apartment building or an investment project to take advantage of the ongoing growth and demand in the area.
DEEPWATER CARWOOLA CRESCENT – IMPRESSIVE FAMILY HOME WITH 32M FRONTAGE
19 Carwoola Crescent, Mooloolaba
This exceptional waterfront family residence is nestled in one of the Sunshine Coast’s most prestigious blue-chip locations, offering an impressive 32m of water frontage, a 10m pontoon, and a private boat ramp – all positioned on the main river. A masterpiece of premium construction and design, this home delivers generous living spaces, timeless architectural details, and an unrivalled waterfront lifestyle. Spanning two thoughtfully designed levels, the lower level, finished with rich tallowwood flooring, hosts the master suite, a private guest retreat, an entertainer’s kitchen and media room looking out to the spectacular waterfront, internal garage access, and a formal office – balancing both luxury and functionality. Outdoor living is simply spectacular with a travertine-tiled patio, a pristine white sandy beach, a large saltwater pool, side access, a private boat ramp, and an outdoor shower complete this waterfront paradise – perfect for family gatherings, sunset drinks, or launching straight onto the water for a day of adventure.
146 Espin Road 5 bed 2 bath 6 car Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619
146 Espin Road 5 bed 2 bath 6 car Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619
37 Butcherbird Crescent 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619
2/1 Woodwallow Crescent 2 bed 1 bath 1 car Alex Dale 0414 516 003 BOKARINA
1204/42 Bokarina Boulevard 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Will Van den Dungen 0438 130 188 BUDDINA
1606/42 Lowanna Drive 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 9-9:30am
36 Pacific Boulevard 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Brent Higgins 04114 775 133 BUDERIM
4 Tandara Street 4 bed 4 bath 2 car Thurs 20th 5-5:30pm
60 Jarrah Road 6 bed 3 bath 2 car Thurs 20th 5-5:30pm
20 Cumberland Way 5 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 9-9:30am
60
Glen
Drive 4 bed 2 bath 1 car Sat 10-10:30am
47 Theresa
KULUIN
Tues, 25 Nov, 5pm
Sold prior to auction
9/83-85 Buderim Avenue, Mooloolaba Kirs n Cowie 0422 896 543
Wed, 26 Nov, 5pm
Open from 4:30pm 15/4 Buderim Avenue, Alexandra Headland Will Van den Dungen 0438 130 188
7 & 19 Royal Drive, Buderim
Estate Finalisa on – An exclusive Buderim “On Top Plateau’’ Opportunity
Two excep onal Royal Drive proper es on separate tles.
1. Authen c and tastefully refurbished Tuscan style residence on 809 sqm, mul ple living zones, northerly aspect with abundant natural light. Pres gious Royal Drive address.
2. Rare vacant land, 1690 sqm level allotment, fully fenced, garden se ng. Remarkable blank canvas for a landmark Buderim home. Peaceful se ng within metres of the vibrant Village precinct.
Auc on On site Sat, 29 Nov, 11am
View
Thurs, 20 Nov, 12-12:45pm Sat, 22 Nov, 11-11:45am
15 Plantation Parade, Buderim
• Brand new home designed by Henrie e Werner
• Set on 936sqm of land with ocean views and desirable NE aspect
• Expansive outdoor entertaining areas on both levels
• Three separate internal living zones, plenty of room for the family
• Designer kitchen with 3m stone benchtop and butler’s pantry
• Luxurious master suite with walk-in robe and double-vanity ensuite
• Ducted reverse cycle air-condi oning throughout
• Large flat backyard, perfect for kids, pets, or a future pool
20 Nov, 5:30pm-6pm
22 Nov, 9-9:30am Sat, 22 Nov, 12-12:30pm
‘Cotton Tree by Mosaic’, 2/17 The Esplanade, Maroochydore
• 266 sqm full floor design with expansive north facing balcony
• Three ensuited bedrooms, plus media room, office, and full laundry
• Kitchen with Gaggenau appliances, butler’s pantry
• Integrated appliances, addi onal wine fridges, and large island bench
• Two secure side by side car parks
• River and park views with perfect northern aspect
• Resort-style ameni es including two pools, gym, and outdoor areas
• Bou que front building with only eight residences
• Master suite with walk-in & ensuite with spa bath
• Open plan kitchen/living leading out to entertainer’s balcony
• Resort-style facili es: pool, spa, gym & pontoon access
• Just steps to shops, cafés, restaurants & the Sunshine Plaza
Auc on In-room Auc on Event
‘Al tude Nine’ Cnr South Sea Islander Way, Maroochydore
Thurs, 11 Dec, 5:30pm
View
Contact Agent
1/2A Mcilwraith Street, Moffat Beach
Perched on Moffat Headland, this stunning three-bedroom apartment captures sweeping views of Shelly Beach, the shipping channel and Moreton Island and beyond. Occupying the en re ground floor of a bou que three-unit complex beside George Watson Bushland Reserve, it offers privacy and coastal charm. Features include two spacious living areas, a master suite with ensuite and ocean-facing balcony, sparkling pool and spa access, and two secure car spaces with storage. Just moments from cafés, beaches and surf, this is your perfect home, weekender or investment in a sought-a er Sunshine Coast loca on.
Auc on In Rooms Sunshine Coast Func on Centre 19 West Terrace, Caloundra Thurs, 4 Dec at 11am
View Fri & Sat 1-1:30pm
7 Beerburrum Street, Dicky Beach
Perfectly posi oned just a short stroll to the Dicky Beach Surf Club and patrolled beach, this beau fully presented home offers the ul mate in relaxed coastal living. Set on a level 764m²* allotment with a 21.9m* frontage, the property features two generous living areas and a covered alfresco overlooking the sparkling inground pool. Move in and enjoy as is, or take advantage of the outstanding poten al to renovate, extend, rebuild, or redevelop as a duplex (subject to Council approval). With Coochin Park just 100 metres* away, local cafés, shops, schools, and dog-friendly beaches within walking distance, this is an unbeatable lifestyle opportunity.
We bring the whole team
Ray White Caloundra 07 5491 5055
16 William Street, Moffat Beach
Auc on In Rooms
Sunshine Coast Func on Centre 19 West Terrace, Caloundra Thurs, 4 Dec at 11am View Fri & Sat 11-11:30am
Offered for the first me in over 45 years, this much-loved Moffat Beach home sits on an elevated 607m²* block just a short stroll to cafés, restaurants and the Coast’s best surf at Moffat and Shelly Beaches. Perfect to renovate, rent, or rebuild your dream beachside home, the property’s northerly aspect captures cool breezes and warm winter sun. Enjoy the relaxed Sunshine Coast lifestyle — morning swims, lazy brunches and coastal living at its best — all within easy reach of schools, Caloundra CBD and patrolled beaches. An outstanding opportunity in a blue-chip loca on. To be sold at auc on.
Auc on In Rooms
704/118 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland
• Top floor penthouse posi on on Level 7
• Over 220 sqm of liveable space
• Never-to-be-built-out ocean views to the east, parkland views to the west
• Large, residen al home with entertainers kitchen
• Master suite with ocean views and balcony access
• Mul ple balconies provide excellent light and breezes
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10 Neurum Road, Yaroomba
• First me offered in almost 25 years, a ghtly held landholding
• Elevated 741 square metre site with sweeping ocean views
• Under a 500 metre walk to Yaroomba Beach
• Endless opportunity to design a luxury home or coastal retreat
• Possible scope to explore a duplex subject to Council approval
raywhitemaroochydore.com.au
• Minutes to Coolum Beach, local cafés, airport links and the Maroochydore CBD Auc on In-room Auc on Event ‘Al tude Nine’ Cnr South Sea Islander Way, Maroochydore Thurs, 11 Dec, 5:30pm
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Prestigious CBD Penthouse with Stunning Views, Resort Amenities, Double Lock-up Garage, Luxury Finishes & Walk to Everything!
Located in the heart of Maroochydore’s vibrant CBD, this near-new penthouse combines luxury, lifestyle and breathtaking views. Featuring 3.6m ceilings, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen and open-plan living flowing to a large balcony with sweeping 180° hinterland views. Enjoy low body corporate fees, a double lock-up garage with EV charging, secure lift access and resort-style amenities including a 20m lap pool, BBQ terrace and elegant lounge areas, all just moments from Cotton Tree and Sunshine Plaza.
3122125 sqm
| Low $2
| Saturday 22nd November at 9am Melissa Schembri 0403 327 792 Daniel Rees 0456 456 753
Breathtaking ocean, lake and hinterland views
Walking distance to beaches, cafés and restaurants
Unrivalled resort-style amenities
Spacious layouts, luxury finishes and generous storage
14 Coachwood Street
BUDERIM
4 BEDS / 4 BATHS / 2 CARS / POOL / 1,304 SQM
This architectural masterpiece delivers a truly unique living experience. Designed by Macchia Design Studio and constructed to an uncompromising standard, it blends contemporary form with enduring comfort. Generous proportions, soaring ceilings and expansive glazing create openness, while seamless indoor-outdoor connections invite light and landscape throughout. FOR SALE
OPEN: SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER 10AM
LUKE DZUFER 0488 019 805 CRAIG MORRISON 0407 142 027
ENJOY THE HEIGHT OF SOPHISTICATION
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6 DOMINCA PLACE, KAWANA ISLAND
Sold prior to auction for $1,085,000
4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car
Ray White (Mooloolaba) Will Van den Dungen, 0438 130 188
2/22 ORVIETO TERRACE, KINGS BEACH
SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,001,000
3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car
Ray White, Natascha Drexel-Munro, 0410 081 970
2/9 PRINCESS LANE, KINGS BEACH
SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $998,000
2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car
Ray White, Natascha Drexel-Munro, 0410 081 970
702/56 LOWER GAY TERRACE, CALOUNDRA
SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $2.5MILLION
3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car
Ray White, Natascha Drexel-Munro, 0410 081 970
5 MACDONALD STREET, DICKY BEACH
Passed in – on the market for offers
over $2.69million
4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car
Ray White, Andrew Garland, 0403 851 777
3 MATILDA CRESCENT, BATTERY HILL
SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,513,000
3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car
Ray White, Marcus Lane, 0412 515 545
84 HOBBS ROAD, BUDERIM
SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $985,000
4 bed, 3 bath, 1 car
Ray White, Aaron Allman, 0432 182 522
5 BOMBORA DRIVE, BOKARINA
Passed in – on the market for offers
over $1.625million
4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car
Ray White, Dan McNamara, 0458 010 889
4/36 BUDERIM AVENUE, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND
SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,105,000
2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car
Ray White, Ari Whisson, 0449 690 995
254 UNIVERSITY WAY, SIPPY DOWNS
SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,250,000
4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car
Ray White, Jacob Stinson, 0481 101 689
28 HILLTOP CRESCENT, MAROOCHYDORE
SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,030,000
3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car
Ray White, Hayden Kehoe, 0478 555 873
2/156 DUPORTH AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE
SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $2,650,000
3 bed, 2 bath, 3 car
Ray White, Ari Whisson, 0449 690 995
9/12A GLOUCESTER ROAD, BUDERIM
SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $700,000
2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car
Ray White, Aaron Allman, 0432 182 522
100/101 BIRTINYA BOULEVARD, BIRTINYA
SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $710,000
2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car
Ray White, Justin Wijaya, 0479 135 990.
Architecturally designed residence by Henriette Werner, 15 Plantation Parade embodies coastal sophistication and contemporary family living.
Positioned on a generous, 936sqm parcel in an elevated enclave, this stunning home captures ocean views and a northeastern aspect while being only minutes to Buderim Village and beaches. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered – from the striking façade to the seamless flow between living zones and outdoor entertaining spaces.
15 PLANTATION PARADE, BUDERIM
5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car
For sale
Ray White Buderim 5445 6088
Jake Loiero 0448 000 933
VACANT LAND IN KINGS BEACH
This is a rare chance to secure a vacant block in the heart of Kings Beach: one of the most tightly held and sought-after coastal precincts on the Sunshine Coast. The generous 607sqm allotment is zoned High Density Residential with a 21-metre building height limit, subject to council approval. This zoning offers incredible flexibility and future potential, giving buyers the freedom to design and build a dream home, a boutique apartment building or an investment project to take advantage of the ongoing growth and demand in the area. The property will be sold, with offers closing on December 4 at 5pm.
34 UPPER GAY TERRACE, KINGS BEACH
Vacant land
Offers closing Thursday, December 4, at 5pm
De Jersey Estate Co 5492 5644
Zack De Jersey 0466 280 632
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7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)
8.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG)
8.50 The Forsytes. (PG) James attempts to sabotage Joylon.
9.45 Return To Paradise. (PG)
10.40 When The War Is Over. (PG)
7pm News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Australian Story.
8.30 Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty: People Power (PG) Presented by Annabel Crabb.
9.20 Media Watch. (PG)
9.40 Planet America.
10.10 I Was Actually There. (M)
6.25pm Hard Quiz. (PG)
7.00 News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 When The War Is Over. (PG)
8.30 The Piano UK. (PG) Talented locals play a piano in Glasgow Central Station.
9.20 The Art Of. (PG)
9.50 The Assembly. (PG)
6.30pm Hard Quiz. (PG)
7.00 News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Hard Quiz.
8.30 Crime Night! (PG) Hosted by Julia Zemiro.
9.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG)
Big Bash League. Match 18. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Thunder. 10.30 GetOn Extra.
6pm Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day2. Evening session. Continued. 8.00
8.30 MOVIE Oblivion. (2013) (M) Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman. A drone repairman rescues a stranger.
6pm Seven News.
7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day3. Evening session.
8.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 22. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars.
10.30 MOVIE The Invisible Man. (2020) (MA15+)
6.30pm News.
7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day4. Evening session.
8.00 Why Planes Vanish: The Hunt For MH370. (PG)
9.20 The Rookie. (M)
10.20 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (M)
6.30pm News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. Australia v England. Day5. Evening session.
8.00 Highway Patrol Special: Cops Tell All. (M)
9.00 Murder In A Small Town. (M)
10.00 Homicide: With Ron Iddles. (M)
9.30 Celia Pacquola: I’m As Surprised As You Are. (M) 6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News.
6.30pm Hard Quiz. (PG)
7.00 News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Grand Designs Australia: Yass Earth Berm. (PG)
9.00 Long Lost Family. Hosted by Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell.
9.45 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG)
Border Patrol. (PG) 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) 8.30 The Front Bar. (M) A lighter look at the world of cricket.
6pm 9News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Asia. (PG) 8.45 Seven. (2016) (M) Denzel Washington. 11.25 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+) 6pm 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 Big Brother Australia. (M) 8.40 Ambulance UK. (M) An 81-yearold falls off his mobility scooter. 9.50 The Graham Norton Show. (M)
6pm 9News Saturday.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE The Wizard Of Oz. (1939) (G) Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr. In the middle of a tornado, a young Kansas girl is transported to the magical land of Oz. 9.35 To Be Advised.
6pm 9News Sunday.
7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.
8.00 Live Aid: When Rock ‘n’ Roll Took On The World. (M) Takes a look at Live Aid.
10.00 9News Late.
10.30 Essex Millionaire Murders. (M)
11.25 Mobsters: Mob Ladies. (M)
6pm 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Travel Guides. (PG) 9.00 MOVIE Crocodile Dundee II. (1988) (PG) Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski. Mick Dundee’s girlfriend is kidnapped. 11.15 9News Late. 11.45 Transplant. (MA15+)
6pm 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Gorilla Warfare. (PG)
8.30 Jamie Durie’s Future House. (PG) Hosted by Jamie Durie.
9.40 Beyond The Build. (PG)
10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Wild Cards. (M)
(M) 10.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 6pm 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Budget Battlers. 8.40 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: Under The Gun. (MA15+) 9.40 9News Late.
6pm Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Border Patrol. (PG)
7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG)
8.30 MOVIE Uncharted. (2022) (M) Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg. A young man is recruited by a treasure hunter. 10.50 The Amazing Race. (PG)
10.10 Parole. (M) 11.30 Resident Alien. (M)
6pm 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RBT. (M)
8.30 Topknotz. (M) The hosts head to Fiji for an epic dive adventure.
9.30 Red Eye.
10.40 9News Late.
11.10 Chicago Med. (MA15+)
6.30pm Dog House Aust. (PG)
7.30 Selling Houses Australia.
8.40 Location, Location, Location Australia. (PG) Property experts search for homes.
9.50 Harry And Meghan: The Rise And Fall. (PG)
10.50 FBI: Most Wanted. (M)
11.50 FBI. (M)
6pm 10 News+.
7.00 Big Brother Australia. (PG) Hosted by Mel Tracina.
8.10 Ghosts Australia. (M) Kate and Sean’s date night is interrupted.
9.40 NCIS. (M) The NCIS team mourns the loss of Ducky. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 10 News+.
6pm 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.
7.30 Big Brother Australia. (M) Hosted by Mel Tracina.
8.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (M) The team hunts down a team of killers. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 10 News+.
6pm 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal.
7.30 Big Brother Australia. (M) Hosted by Mel Tracina.
8.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (M) The team investigates an assault close to home.
10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 10 News+.
11.55 Tipping Point. (PG) 6pm 10 News+.
Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 Big Brother Australia. (M) 8.40 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 9.50 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 10.50 News. 11.15 10 News+.
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A look at the Nazca Lines.
9.20 The Welsh Valley That Won The Lottery. (PG) 10.15 SBS News.
6pm Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 A Royal Guide To Wales. A look at Wales’ relationship with the royals. 8.25 This Is Joan Collins. (M) A look into the life of Joan Collins. 10.15 Reckless. June scrambles to cover her tracks.
6.30pm SBS World News.
7.30 The Black Death: Patient Zero. (PG) Looks at the history of the bubonic plague. 9.10 Army Of Lovers: Ancient Greece: The Sacred Band Of Ancient Greece. (M) Looks at the Sacred Band of Thebes. 10.45 Odysseus Returns. (PG)
7.35pm Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Adventure. (PG)
8.30 American Prince: JFK Jr. The Final Summer (PG) Carolyn Bessette is pursued by the paparazzi.
9.20 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. (M) 10.10 SBS News.
6pm Mastermind Aust.
6.30 News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys.
8.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Chris And Xand Van Tulleken. (PG) Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore their roots.
9.40 History (M)
6pm Mastermind Aust.
6.30 News.
7.35 Michael Palin In Venezuela. (PG)
8.30 Reckless. (M) June’s shady business empire starts to crack.
9.30 Scotland’s Poshest Train: Alan Cumming. (PG) 10.25 SBS News.
6.30pm News.
7.35 Eva Longoria: Searching For Spain.
8.25 Britain’s Railway Empire In Colour: Tracks Of Empire. (PG) Explores the origins and impact of Britain’s railways. 9.20 Vigil. (M)
DIGITAL CHOICE
ABC PLUS (CH22) 7TWO (CH72) 7MATE (CH74) 9GO! (CH82) 9GEM (CH81) DRAMA (CH53) COMEDY (CH52)
7.35pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Children’s Programs.
7.30pm Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament Of Houses. 8.40 Chopped Jnr. 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.30 Speechless.
7.30pm Children’s Programs. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.10 Crongton. 8.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.20 Abbott Elementary. 10.00 Speechless.
7.35pm Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory. 9.10 Super Shark Highway. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Children’s Programs.
7.35pm Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.55 Adv Time. 9.55 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.15 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.00 Abbott Elementary.
7.35pm Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.20 Secret Life Of The Koala. 10.05 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 10.40 Children’s Programs.
6pm Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 11.30 Escape To The Country.
7pm Women’s Big Bash League. Match 18. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Thunder. 8.00 Surveillance Oz. 8.30 MOVIE Ambulance. (2022) (MA15+) 11.25 MOVIE The Forever Purge. (2021) (MA15+)
6pm Dog Patrol. 6.30 AFL Women’s. Second Brisbane Lions v Carlton. 7.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.00 Escape To The Country. 11.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 7pm AFL Women’s. Second preliminary Carlton. 8.45 MOVIE Godzilla. (1998) (PG) 11.35 MOVIE The Woman King. (2022) (M)
6pm Escape To The Country. 7.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (M) 8.30 Vera. (M) 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M)
6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. (M) 8.45 Judge John Deed. (M) 10.45 Autopsy USA. (M) 11.45 Bargain Hunt.
6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.45 Inspector George Gently. (M) 10.45 Autopsy USA. (M) 11.45 Bargain Hunt.
6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. (M) 8.30 Line Of Duty. (M) 9.50 Murdoch Mysteries. (M) 11.50 Father Brown. (M)
7pm Women’s Big Bash League. Match 22. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars. 8.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE Safe House. (2012) (M) 10.55 MOVIE Backdraft. (1991) (M)
6pm The Ashes. First Test. Aust v England. Day4. Evening session. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 8.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Mighty Ships.
6pm The Ashes. First Test. Aust v England. Day5. Evening session. 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Outback Truckers. (PG) 9.30 Outback Farm. (PG) 10.30 Ice Road Truckers.
6.30pm Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 The Force: BTL. (PG) 9.30 Caught On Dashcam. (PG) 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 Live PD: Police Patrol. 12am American Resto.
6.30pm Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 American Pickers. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Waterworld. (1995) (M) Kevin Costner, Jeanne Tripplehorn. 11.15 MOVIE Cold Pursuit. (2019) (MA15+)
6pm The Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE Get Smart. (2008) (PG) Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway. 9.40 MOVIE Conan The Barbarian. (2011) (MA15+) 11.55 Ghost Hunters. (M)
7.30pm MOVIE The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring. (2001) (M) Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Sean Astin. 11.05 The Winter King. (MA15+)
7.30pm MOVIE
Batman Forever. (1995) (PG) Val Kilmer, Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey. 10.00 MOVIE Batman & Robin. (1997) (PG) George Clooney, Uma Thurman, Arnold Schwarzenegger.
6pm The Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 Love Island Australia. (M) 9.45 MOVIE We’re The Millers. (2013) (MA15+) Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis.
6pm The Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 Love Island Australia. (M) 9.45 MOVIE Valentine’s Day. (2010) (M) Ashton Kutcher, Jennifer Garner.
6pm The Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 Love Island Australia. (M) 9.45 MOVIE Magic Mike. (2012) (MA15+) Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer.
6pm The Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Survivor 49. (PG) 9.00 Love Island Australia. (MA15+) 10.15 MOVIE (MA15+) Liam Mollica, Luke J Morgan.
5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Secret Life Of The Auction House. 8.30 MOVIE No Reservations. (2007) (PG) 10.40 MOVIE Safe Haven. (2013) (M) 6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 So Help Me Todd. (PG) 11.15 Blue Bloods. (M)
5.30pm MOVIE Lawman. (1971) (PG)
7.30pm MOVIE Stargate. (1994) (PG) 9.50 MOVIE Stargate: Continuum. (2008) (M) 11.50 MOVIE Slayground. (1983) (M)
4.20pm MOVIE Flight From Ashiya. (1964) (PG) 6.30pm M*A*S*H. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE The Matrix Revolutions. (2003) (M) Keanu Reeves. 11.00 Major Crimes. (M)
5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (M) 10.40 Major Crimes. (M) 11.40 Poirot. (PG)
5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (PG) 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. (M) 8.40 The Chelsea Detective. (M) 10.40 Major Crimes. (M) 11.40 Poirot. (PG)
5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 The Good Karma Hospital. (M) 8.30 Midsomer Murders. (M) 10.40 Major Crimes. (MA15+) 11.40 Poirot. (PG)
5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Clarkson’s Farm. (M) 8.30 MOVIE Crocodile Dundee II. (1988) (PG) 10.45 Major Crimes. (M) 11.45 Poirot.
6pm Football Tonight. 6.35 Soccer. A-League Men. Round5. Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory. From Leichhardt Oval, Sydney. 9.00 NCIS. (M) 11.50 NCIS: Hawai’i. (PG)
6pm Friends. (PG) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.10 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 9.35 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.00 Frasier. (PG) 11.00 Ridiculousness. (PG)
6pm Friends. (PG) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.35 Frasier. (PG) 10.30 Ridiculousness. (PG) 11.30 South Park. (M)
6pm Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.00 Becker. (PG) 10.30 Frasier. (PG) 11.30 Poppa’s House. (PG)
I’m back, peeps ! Long story, but for now I want to thank Elon Musk and Starlink.
On a recent surf trip to North Sumatra, I floated out to a wave called ‘the bullring’ – a super-fun, barrelling right-hander. It was quiet in the line-up with just me and a surf guide from another camp.
Not much coming through for the first 30 minutes. Then, it started pulsing: set after set after set … you get the idea. After three hours of pumping waves, I get back to the boat and all the guys in their 20s were on their social media and did not look up.
I’m not a fan of Elon, but this day I thanked him (though not a good sign for the future of humanity).
6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M) 10.20 So Help Me Todd. (PG) 11.15 Numb3rs. (M)
6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.30 The Weekly Kick-Off. 11.00 So Help Me Todd. (PG) 11.55 Numb3rs. (M)
6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 So Help Me Todd. (PG) 11.15 Blue Bloods. (M)
6pm Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.00 Becker. (PG) 10.30 Frasier. (PG) 11.30 Poppa’s House. (PG)
6pm Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.00 Becker. (PG) 10.30 Frasier. (PG) 11.30 Poppa’s House. (PG)
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