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From the editor Thousands of students recently received their ATAR results. For some, it was a moment of celebration and relief – confirmation they’re heading straight into their chosen course. For others, it may have brought disappointment or uncertainty. It’s worth remembering that an ATAR is not a verdict on your future. There are many pathways to success. And in this week’s ATAR feature, we explore practical alternatives and different routes forward. Our Reset. Refocus feature will help you start the year with clarity and intention – whether that means rethinking goals, establishing healthier habits or simply giving yourself permission to slow down. That theme of life taking unexpected turns flows into our feature story on dementia: Australia’s leading cause of death. Vince O’Rourke’s journey is one of profound loss, unwavering love and enduring hope. It’s a powerful reminder that when life veers off course, compassion and purpose can still emerge. As always, we have all the latest local news, local property predictions for 2026 and a full guide to what’s on, so you can stay informed and connected in the weeks ahead. Ingrid Nelson inelson@myweeklypreview.com.au
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TINY CREATURE THAT CAUSES BIG PROBLEMS Ticks bites are on the rise in the region, leading to concerns about how we acknowledge Lyme disease. WORDS: Abbey Cannan.
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or Sunshine Coast resident Sharon Whiteman, the consequences of a tick bite have shaped more than two decades of her life. Now as chair of the Lyme Disease Association of Australia, Sharon is calling for increased vigilance as hot, humid conditions drive a surge in tick activity across the region. Sunshine Coast Health recorded 75 tick-bite presentations in November 2025, compared with 50 in November 2024, highlighting a significant rise during the past 12 months. “I was bitten by a tick on the Sunshine Coast in 2002,” Sharon says. “I had a bullseye rash – a big target on my upper arm – and I felt incredibly unwell, like the flu, with this overwhelming feeling of doom.” At the time, Sharon, a former clinical
nurse specialist in critical care, did not recognise the significance of the rash. What followed, she says, was a gradual but devastating decline in her health. “Over the next three years, I declined into complete disability. I was forgetting my partner’s name. I couldn’t drive anymore,” she says. Desperate for answers, Sharon sought medical help repeatedly, but says her concerns were dismissed. “I saw somewhere between 20 and 70 doctors, and every time I mentioned the tick bite, I was dismissed, gaslit or laughed at,” she says. “Doctors would walk into the room, come right up to my face and say, ‘There’s no Lyme disease in Australia’. “I’m a former ICU nurse. I knew something was terribly wrong, but I never
• if you have been bitten by a tick and would like further advice, contact the Queensland Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26, or call 000 for an ambulance in an emergency. really found help here in Australia.” Lyme disease is commonly found in parts of the United States, Europe and Asia. A national survey by the CSIRO confirmed that Australian ticks do not carry Borrelia burgdorferi: the bacterium that causes Lyme disease. However, thousands of Australians have reported ongoing symptoms – including fatigue, joint pain and neurological issues – which they attribute to tick bites. In 2018, the federal Department of Health adopted the term ‘debilitating symptom complexes attributed to ticks’ and issued clinical guidelines to support patient care. Despite this, the underlying causes and best treatment approaches remain disputed within the medical community. A Senate inquiry found many patients continue to face significant barriers to accessing care. While still living with chronic illness, Sharon continues to push for reform. “I’m driven by justice, truth, healthcare and integrity – and what I see happening now is a train wreck,” she says.
“More than half of the doctors who trained to help tick-borne patients have been deregistered, restricted or threatened. Many days I cry, because I don’t have anyone left to refer desperate patients to.” While scientific debate continues, Sharon says the lived reality is clear. “We don’t yet know everything that’s in Australian ticks, but we do know they’re making people sick,” she says. There are three types of ticks in the Sunshine Coast area, and emergency physician Dr Sarah Davidson says the one people worry most about is paralysis ticks. “Normally, they come in because they don’t know how to get the ticks out. Very, very rarely we get people come in who have had envenomation from a paralysis tick,” Dr Sarah says. “Most people can manage this at home. Often, it’s tourists – they’ve come up from a part of Australia or overseas where they’ve never seen these ticks before, and they get quite worried about it.” Something to be mindful of, is tickrelated anaphylaxis. “We do live in an area where we have a very high rate comparatively to the rest of Australia for anaphylaxis to paralysis ticks, and that would just look like an allergy to anything else,” Dr Sarah says. “So, some people would get hives. “Then, if you’re having an anaphylaxis, that’s red skin, swollen tongue, feeling like you can’t breathe – call an ambulance immediately if that’s the case.” Looking ahead, Sharon believes meaningful change is long overdue: “Our doctors must be educated, authorised and empowered to treat patients early – without fear. Australia has lost its ethical right to keep delaying urgent policy change.” For now, her message to the community is simple: “If you’ve had a tick bite or unexplained illness, reach out for support. Don’t ignore it.”
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The path to hope While every dementia patient and their carer has a story to tell of their journey, one Sunshine Coast couple found each other after heartache and now share a desire to help strangers diagnosed with the disease. WORDS: Linda Hooper.
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his is a story about the leading cause of death in Australia – dementia. But it’s also a story of unwavering love, compassion and hope. Vince O’Rourke will never forget the day his first wife Margaret was diagnosed with Young Onset Alzheimer’s disease. She was aged 59. Margaret and Vince had visited her neurologist to get the results of her scan. Vince says the specialist looked at him and said, “Your wife has Young Onset Dementia. It’s rampant within her, it’s incurable and she will die from it. There is nothing I can do to help you and I think you should look at putting her in care as soon as possible.” Vince recalls: “We were on the 11th floor and went down the lift to a café, ordered a coffee and both cried. It dawned on us that our lives would be changed forever. It was just devastating. Within 12 months, she didn’t know who I was.” Their retirement plans were shattered. Vince – a management consultant with six
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degrees – went from being the primary breadwinner to the primary carer. He looked after Margaret at home from 1999 to mid-2005 and when she started having falls, he moved her reluctantly to a nursing home for her last 14 months, continuing to visit her daily. When Margaret received her diagnosis, there was not much help available for dementia sufferers and neither the neurologist nor their doctor gave them any information about where to get support. It was a difficult time, with Vince bathing, dressing and feeding Margaret, dealing with her incontinence and battling extreme tiredness. “When I had a heart attack in 1996, Margaret was there for me. Now it was my turn to care for her,” he remembers. After Margaret’s death in 2006, Vince was overcome with grief and had no thoughts of ever marrying again. But a book – one that he wrote – changed his life. It also changed the life of divorced mother-ofthree Lorrae Martin. While caring for Margaret, Vince wrote a
Vince and first wife Margaret daily diary about his experiences. To help deal with his grief after her death, he wrote a summary which became his book, I Wish I Were a Leper, first published in 2008. The book’s title was inspired by a comment Margaret had made: “I wish I
were a leper because if I was, Jesus could cure me.” The book attracted a great deal of attention and Vince was invited to do several radio interviews, including one with the ABC’s Richard Fidler for the popular show Conversation Hour. The book also led myweeklypreview.com.au
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Lorrae and Vince O’Rourke Vince to Lorrae, a dementia support officer working with Alzheimer’s Queensland. Since then, their journey together has turned out to be a beautiful love story. “I invited Vince to speak at a conference I was organising in 2009,” Lorrae says. “Although I hadn’t heard him speak or read his book, I was told by staff in Toowoomba that he would be a good speaker from both a carer’s and male perspective.” Vince adds: “She offered to drive me from Brisbane to Toowoomba. I said no because I had been married for 41 years and I didn’t think I could cope with driving alone with a woman and talking for that length of time. “Perhaps I can blame my old-fashioned, Catholic upbringing.” Later, Lorrae invited Vince to speak at a day conference at Noosa. “He seemed to have a connection with carers, which encouraged them to open up,” Lorrae says. “I was able to see him operating in a pastoral care situation and, likewise, he could see how I interacted with carers.” Other conferences and speaking engagements at various support groups followed until one fateful day in 2009. “I had been asked to speak to psychology students at the University of
Queensland and they said it would be good if I could bring a carer,” Lorrae says. “I offered him a lift and he accepted this time. Afterwards, we forgot where we had parked the car. It was just a series of things – our reactions to losing the car and, of course, his presentation. We also got stuck in traffic on Coronation Drive on the way home and talked about more personal things.” Lorrae says they were soon talking to each other every day. “I was attracted to his pastoral care and that he was also prepared to listen,” she says. “He was very accepting of my children and my mother, who had Alzheimer’s, and had a great understanding of my area of work. We were just a union. And the other thing I love about him are his blue eyes.” Adds Vince: “Early on, I saw the Holy Spirit acting through her.” Lorrae and Vince were married at the All Hallows School Chapel in Brisbane on January 1, 2010. “The date is significant as it was the first Friday of the month, dedicated to The Sacred Heart,” Lorrae says. “There was a huge mural of The Sacred Heart at the back of the chapel. Vince had also proposed to me on 17th October, which I found out later was also the first Friday of the month.” On July 1, 2010, Vince and Lorrae’s voluntary work began when they bought a home together in Nambour, opening it up for carer respite. Over the next 10 years, they hosted more than 450 respite stays. In 2011, they started to facilitate the Dementia Network Sunshine Coast. Vince and Lorrae stress that it’s important to provide hope. “Hope is the key point coming out of the research around the world,” Lorrae says. “Make sure you have a healthy heart and reduce your risk of brain injuries. A MIND diet is good to follow, plus regular exercise, which can just be about moving, not necessarily going to the gym. Keep socially active so that your brain keeps working. And avoid stress so that you sleep better because good sleep is vital for brain health.”
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DEMENTIA NETWORK SUNSHINE COAST ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT Dementia Network Sunshine Coast operates without government support, but various organisations and individuals have assisted over the years. “TAFE Mooloolaba and Caloundra RSL waive venue hire costs for our conferences, and recently the Maroochy River Women’s Invitation Golf Day raised $4000,” Lorrae O’Rourke says. Apart from organising conferences and doing speaking engagements, Lorrae and husband Vince offer comprehensive support
for those with dementia and their carers. This includes: • social Catch-Up Cuppas at Maroochydore, Nambour, Maleny, Coolum and Caloundra • aqua aerobics and chair exercise • dementia choir/singalong • the Family Carer Support Group • dementia information • referrals: respite, legal advocacy, financial advice and counselling. To find out more, email carersoutlook@ gmail.com or visit scdementia.com.au
DID YOU KNOW? In 2023, dementia was the leading cause of death in Australia, accounting for almost 17,400 deaths (or 9.5 per cent of all deaths). More than 7000 people on the Sunshine Coast have been diagnosed with dementia. There are many forms of dementia. The most common is Alzheimer’s disease. This is a degenerative brain disease caused by nerve-cell death, resulting in shrinkage of the brain. A range of factors is known to
contribute to the risk of developing dementia. Some risk factors such as age, gender, genetics and family history can’t be changed. However, healthy behaviours that can decrease the risk of developing dementia include good nutrition, physical activity, sound sleep, social engagement and cognitive activity. Vince O’Rourke’s book I Wish I Were A Leper was republished in 2025 and is available on Amazon and in local libraries. Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
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WARNING AS NORTH COAST ROAD TOLL SOARS Personal injury lawyer believes heightened visitor numbers at this time of year increase the likelihood of crashes and injuries.
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local lawyer is warning that the Sunshine Coast’s surge in holidaymakers will put even more pressure on the annual North Coast road toll which is already 36 per cent higher than for the same period last year. The latest Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) data reports that 78 people died on North Coast roads in 2025 – which includes the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay and Wide Bay-Burnett – making it the region with Queensland’s highest number of road deaths. The TMR’s latest data reveals that behavioural factors continue to dominate Queensland’s fatal crash profile, with
almost half of those deaths now involving intoxication from alcohol or drugs, and a further one-third attributed to speed. “The people we represent are everyday people on their way to work, picking up the kids, going to do the shopping,” Greg Spinda, Sunshine Coast personal injury lawyer and partner at Travis Schultz & Partners, says. “They’re the ones suffering lifechanging injuries such as fractures, brain injuries and significant psychological trauma, all because someone else chose to be a fool on the road. A driver checking a message for two seconds can destroy a life. A rider buzzing through a crossing on an e-scooter can cause injuries that change someone’s future forever.”
Queensland is facing a surge in serious e-scooter harm. New analysis from the Jamieson Trauma Institute and RACQ shows 1608 riders hospitalised in the first 10 months of 2025 – equivalent to five people every single day. “These numbers reflect what we’re seeing on the Sunshine Coast: a steady stream of serious injuries from regular e-bike and e-scooter accidents,” Mr Spinda says. “Many people don’t realise that in e-scooter and e-bike crashes, the rider themselves is liable for harm they cause – nor that those injured may have little recourse to seek recovery of their medical costs or lost income because of the woeful insurance coverage for these devices. “We’ve had inquiries where someone has been struck by a speeding e-scooter while walking on the footpath and they’re shocked to learn there’s no compulsory insurance, leaving the injured person with huge medical costs unless the rider can pay – and often they can’t. “With injuries now resembling high-speed car-crash trauma, the legal, medical and financial fallout can be enormous. “I applaud the state government’s inquiry into personal mobility devices and hope to see a swift response to the committee’s recommendations once they are finalised in March 2026. “The problem is, at the current rate, we are likely to see many more fatalities and injuries before then.” With more pedestrians out at night, more families on holidays and more children walking to the beach or cafés during the summer break, Mr Spinda is urging the community to remember what’s at risk.
SHARK-SPOTTING DRONES START CALOUNDRA PATROLS Lifesavers will have a bird’s-eye view with shark-spotting drones on patrol for the first time at Caloundra this summer. The SharkSmart drones will be at Kings Beach and Happy Valley every day on school holidays, public holidays and weekends (weather permitting). The new service is part of the state government’s landmark investment into swimmer safety across the state. Earlier this year, the government committed to making what was only a drone surveillance program trial a permanent one. By 2026-2027, a total of 20 beaches across the state will have drone protection. Member for Caloundra, Kendall Morton says locals and visitors to Caloundra can relax and enjoy the beach knowing that they are better protected. “I welcome this investment into our community and acknowledge the great volunteers and lifesavers at Metropolitan Surf Life Saving Club Caloundra and Surf Life Saving Queensland who will play an important role in making our beaches even safer,” Ms Morton says.
SURF CLUB’S MAJOR REDEVELOPMENT AIMS TO CONTINUE BUILDING VOLUNTEER NUMBERS AND KEEP FUTURE BEACHGOERS SAFE Plans for a major redevelopment of the Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club have been approved by the state government. This paves the way for the club to future-proof its volunteer base. The estimated $35 million rebuild of one of the Sunshine Coast’s most recognisable surf clubs is set to begin in 2027, with a two-year construction timeframe. Club president Victoria Berry says the redevelopment will enable Maroochydore to continue building its volunteer numbers, keeping beachgoers safe into the future. “This building will be a lasting legacy for our existing and future members who provide an amazing service to our community,” she says. “Currently, our nippers are capped at 300 because there simply aren’t the facilities to cater for more. Our nippers are
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our future patrolling members. They are the future of our club. “This redevelopment will also rejuvenate the Maroochydore foreshore, providing more shaded areas, seating and a café for the public to enjoy.” The new-look surf club will include a bar, bistro and restaurant in the same footprint as the existing facilities with the addition of a new ground-level beachfront café. Members will have an on-site gym, added equipment storage, dormitories and an improved first-aid room. Victoria says volunteer surf lifesavers will continue to raise the red and yellow flags at Maroochydore beach during the demolition and rebuild phases. She says the club will be embarking on grassroots fundraising programs to help offset the expected reduction in funding and trading during that time.
“We are expecting a couple of years of reduced funds and will be looking for sponsors to help us sustain our service levels,” Victoria says. “This plan has been four years in the making and I’d like to express my gratitude to all the club members and volunteers who have helped make that happen.” Life governor Laurie Murphy, the club’s building and works committee chairman, says the new facility will enable volunteers to continue protecting their community. “Surf lifesaving is one of the true iconic Australian community services where people are prepared to risk their lives for people they don’t know,” he says. “This new facility will give people who are volunteers a place where they can continue the service they’ve been doing since 1916.” myweeklypreview.com.au
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Listen up! Whether it’s on the morning commute, during a coastal walk or while cooking dinner, more of us are tuning into podcasts than ever before. What started as a niche corner of the internet has become one of Australia’s favourite ways to be entertained, informed and inspired. From laugh-out-loud comedy and true crime binges to deep dives into health, money and motivation, podcasts are reshaping how we connect with stories and voices that matter. Australians are among the world’s most devoted podcast listeners and the options just keep growing. Here are some top homegrown podcasts we can’t stop pressing play on.
The Mel Robbins Podcast
Conversations This highly popular ABC program, hosted by Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski, features in-depth interviews with people from all walks of life. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s Conversations is a free long-form interview program and one of the country’s most popular podcasts. It features a wide range of guests, from everyday ‘unfamous’ people to prominent figures such as authors, artists and politicians. The show is known for its empathetic and skillful interviewing style that delves into a person’s life story.
This self-help show by an American author topped the Australian charts in April 2025. Mel Robbins researches and hand-selects the most interesting and accomplished experts in science and human behaviour and engages with them each week to turn science-backed wisdom into practical advice. The Mel Robbins Podcast is a free, weekly podcast with new episodes on Mondays and Thursdays, available on most podcast platforms.
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Mamamia Out Loud This discussion-based podcast covers a mix of social and cultural topics.
Hamish & Andy
Described as “Australia’s number one podcast for women”, Mamamia Out Loud is hosted by journalists and authors Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright. It covers news, pop culture, big ideas and “the small stuff that matters”. The tone is conversational and inclusive, as though you’re catching up with your “best, funniest and sharpest friends in the group chat.” Content is not free (being part of the Mamamia subscription service).
This long-running show from the popular Australian comedy duo continues to attract a massive local audience. Hamish & Andy is an Australian comedy podcast hosted by Hamish Blake and Andy Lee: two long-time friends and entertainers who’ve been a staple of Aussie radio and TV since the early 2000s. The podcast features their signature banter, pranks, oddball challenges and hilarious observations about everyday life. It’s light-hearted, unscripted and full of running jokes and listener involvement. They usually release free weekly episodes that you can find on all major podcast platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, LiSTNR and Google Podcasts.
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Investigative journalist Hedley Thomas re-examines the unsolved disappearance of Sydney mother Lynette Dawson, a case that led to a conviction decades later. The Teacher’s Pet is a highly influential Australian true crime podcast from 2018. Hosted by investigative journalist Hedley Thomas, the free series brought renewed public attention to the cold case and unearthed new witness accounts, ultimately leading to the arrest and murder conviction of Lynette’s husband Chris Dawson, decades after her presumed death. It’s available on most podcast platforms. Hosted by Australian media personality Abbie Chatfield, It’s A Lot with Abbie Chatfield is a weekly podcast where she digs into topics big and bold: mental health, feminism, dating and sex, social justice, pop culture – all with her signature frank, unfiltered style. Guest interviews include comedians, activists, entrepreneurs and authors. The tone is like “you and your friends, in the late-night chat, uncensored”. It aims to make ‘taboo topics’ less taboo. The podcast isn’t afraid to challenge norms, ask tough questions and amplify marginalised perspectives while still being accessible. The podcast is available to listen to for free on platforms including Spotify.
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Exciting times ahead for Caloundra I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Christmas break and is feeling refreshed and ready for the year ahead. This year is shaping up to be a big year for Caloundra, with significant investment and exciting projects on the horizon. Work will soon begin on Eden Caloundra, the much-anticipated ‘top of town’ development. Late February marks the start of the Town Square project with the demolition of 77 Bulcock Street. This new space reflects the vision set out in the 2017 Caloundra Masterplan and builds on the success of Library+, which has been buzzing with activity since its opening. Late last year, we gathered at the Caloundra Power Boat Club to acknowledge the closure of a section of Bribie Island. A special thanks to Blueys Photography, whose incredible coverage
attracted more than 23 million views worldwide, shining a spotlight on the Bribie Island breakthrough and the ongoing efforts to reconstruct the barrier island to protect Golden Beach. Community involvement continues to be vital, and it’s great to see so many locals participating in Coastal Hazard Adaptation pop-up consultations. These events help shape strategies to safeguard our coastline from Bulcock Beach to Diamond Head and Golden Beach foreshore. Work will soon begin on the Kings Beach surf lifesaving facility upgrade: an historic building on one of our busiest beaches. These improvements will benefit lifeguards and the Met Caloundra Surf Life Saving Club for years to come. Kings Beach remains one of our most loved and fully patrolled beaches. Finally, a big ‘thank you’ to everyone supporting ongoing works at Moffat Beach foreshore and backing our local businesses. And how wonderful to see Kings Beach Christmas Carols back for the first time since 2019, with thousands of people singing their favourite festive tunes together. What a fantastic way to celebrate community spirit.
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Welcome to 2026
Stay connected
I hope you’ve had the chance to recharge and spend time with loved ones over the festive season. As we step into a new year, our focus remains on connected, liveable and thriving communities in Division 1. There’s plenty happening – from minor projects within the hinterland areas to the continued growth of Aura. And preparations for the rail duplication (Beerwah to Nambour) and The Wave public transport system remain firmly on our radar. We watch with excitement as the Beerwah Neighbourhood Centre grows into a vital hub for our community. And I’m confident the new sports clubhouses at Nirimba and Baringa will be buzzing as AFL and League seasons get underway. Several of our beautiful local parks and playgrounds will receive
We’ve been experiencing storm season in true Queensland style, so it’s vital to stay prepared and informed. Disaster Hub (disasterhub. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au) is your go-to resource for real-time updates, emergency contacts and safety tips. It collates information issued by agencies managing the event, all in one place. It has great advice on how to prepare yourself and your home ahead of events. Sign up for Coast Alert via the Sunshine Coast Council App and you will receive notifications and alerts to help keep you and your family safe. To stay up to date with local news and events, sign up for the Division 1 newsletter at our.sunshinecoast.qld.gov. au/subscribeDIV1. Together, we can make Division 1 an even better place to live, work and celebrate. I look forward to working with you in 2026.
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A MAMMA MIA PARTY This tribute party is built around the music of Mamma Mia! and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. The event is delivered in a DJ-led format that prioritises dancing and crowd energy for participants. The setlist moves beyond ABBA to include recognisable musical theatre tracks and pop throwbacks. Designed as a shared, social experience, the event leans into singalong moments, offering a relaxed but high-energy night. When: Saturday, January 17, at 7pm. Where: Eumundi Brewery, 1 Etheridge Street, Eumundi. Tickets: $18.90-$23.80, via oztix.com.au and search for ‘A Mamma Mia Party’.
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LISA HUNT Lisa Hunt is a vocalist whose live performances focus on a repertoire of soul, funk, disco and Motown. Based in Byron Bay, she is known for presenting classic songs in full-band arrangements designed for live audiences. Her work centres on vocal delivery, rhythm and crowd engagement, with material drawn from popular artists within these genres. When: Sunday, January 11, at 3pm. Where: Kings Beach Tavern, 43 Burgess Street, Kings Beach. Tickets: Free entry, via kingsbeachtavern.com.au/ entertainment/
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Ashley Robinson has welcomed 2026 with a fresh kind of New Year’s resolution after a hapless end to 2025 really saw him ‘in the poo’.
Sami Muirhead tries to keep her head as she finds herself bloodied and bruised, again, on a tiny island in Fiji with her family.
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hope you had a nice New Year’s Eve and made a great start to ’26 which will set you up for plenty of good times for the next 12 months. Let me tell you about my end to the year and what the future looks like for me. The backstory is that Old Mate and I are trying to declutter our home of nearly 30 years, with one problem being that every time she takes something to the op shop, she brings something back. Cleaning and gardening are high on the agenda as well, as we rattle around in a joint that is too big for us. Now, remember this next bit. We have a bathroom each: mine is the boy-toxic one and hers is the girlie-clean one. She ventures into mine on occasion for various reasons, most of which are to chastise me about the state of the drain in the vanity or the toilet seat. So, the end of ’25 looked like this: I take George for his normal walk, and he usually does his business around the same area each day. This day is no different. I pick it up in a doggy bag but then step back on the path – straight on top of a big dog poo. Disgusted at how someone hadn’t picked it up and looking at the poo embedded in my new
runners, I then realise there was no bottom in the bag I used. I had stepped on my own landmine. Shoe off, I hobbled to the closest tap, cursing my own stupidity and George’s bowel movements. I eventually cleaned my shoe and completed the walk. But let me tell you, the ambiance was not the same. I got home and headed for the shower and found that Old Mate had cleaned and tidied my whole vanity cupboard: pills in one drawer, shaving gear in another. She had reworked the top drawer where my toothbrush was, but now there were three brushes. It all looked pretty good. So, I had a shower and got ready for work, marvelling at my neat drawers as I brushed my teeth. It was then that it hit me: where is the old toothbrush I use to clean the tiles around the bathroom floor and the toilet? Bloody hell. Is it one of the three? Russian roulette with a toothbrush is something I certainly didn’t need to finish off 2025. So, 2026 started for me with a new toothbrush, a litre of mouthwash and a deadset passion to keep my bathroom clean so Old Mate has no reason to touch my stuff. I hope yours works out better.
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hey say lightning cannot strike twice. Well, I just returned from a very embarrassing stint in Fiij where I copped a bunch of stitches to my head after falling out of a hammock. The wood beam at the end of it whacked me on the head. I think I was too curvy for the thing to hold me, once my kids started piling in to rob me of my peace and quiet. But, you see, the strange thing of it all was the fact it was the second time in three months that I received stitches to my head on that tiny island. My family and I were in Fiji three months ago when I fell off a wobbly banana boat at speed and needed stitches to my chin. I had a bad concussion and a bruised face from hitting the water so hard. Nurse Mela had to be fetched by a small fishing boat from another island. She told me very calmly that the clinic had run out of anaesthetic: the stitches may sting a little. It actually hurt like hell, even in my concussed state. It also took an hour to do the stitches as everyone was on ‘Fiji time’ and many of the staff were coming for a look at the stupid, 1.8m tall white woman who somehow fell off the inflatable fun raft
and bashed herself quite badly in the process. But falling off the banana boat was not all bad news: the island staff gave us a deal to come back that was so good, we could not refuse. That is how I ended up lying on the ground beneath the swinging hammock and needing Nurse Mela to patch me up as blood poured down my face. Again. Yes, I had a few sips of kava and a few wines at dinner and I thought I would lean into the tropical island vibe and have a little swing under the palm trees in a peaceful cocoon. I was kidding myself that I was channelling the hammock scene from Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn in The African Queen. I think I channelled Godzilla meeting King Kong instead. Some of us are just accident prone and I am one of those people. When we were kids, mum bought my brother and sister a skateboard one Christmas. I received knee pads, elbow pads and a helmet. Not a skateboard. I was devastated. But I have spent my life breaking bones and getting all sorts of strange cuts and bruises. My goal this year is to avoid sitting in or on anything that moves. Perhaps I should avoid kava as well.
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As we move into the new year, interiors are shifting towards calm, renewing spaces de designed to help us reset. With Pantone’s Color of the Year leading the way – a soft white ca called Cloud Dancer – there’s no better time to rethink you home style.
THE COLOUR: CLOUD DANCER If last year was about colour confidence, 2026 is steering us somewhere softer. The Pantone Color Institute says the hue defining the year is Cloud Dancer 11-4201: a billowy, lofty white chosen for its peacefulness and sense of clarity. Pantone’s executive director, Leatrice Eiseman, says it arrives at exactly the right time. “At this time of transformation, when we are reimagining our future and our place in the world, Pantone 11-4201 Cloud Dancer is a discrete white hue offering a promise of clarity.” For Australian homes – where natural light, coastal breezes and relaxed living reign – it’s an easy colour to embrace.
USING TEXTURE With simplicity leading design elements, texture b becomes an l important factor in your home design. Rattan, boucle, clay, brushed metals and slub linen all add depth to an otherwise pared-back palette. Think oversized woven pendants, boucle occasional chairs, ribbed timber cabinetry or stonewashed bedding. We like the Tanah Natural Rattan Shade, pictured here, from Discount Lighting and Fans, Warana.
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While Cloud Dancer sets the tone for 2026, expect to see supporting colours gaining popularity. Warm clays, eucalyptus greens, terracotta and pale mushroom tones continue to trend, offering a grounded, earthy counterbalance. Muted blues and soft charcoal also will feature, bringing gentle depth that remains true to this quieter design mood. Use these hues in soft furnishings, art, cabinetry or statement furniture pieces. The trick is to let the muted white and creams shine and then complement with the other hues.
Cloud Dancer is warm, soft and quietly luxurious. Think of it as a reset button for tired interiors. Use it as a base for walls to instantly brighten a room. Pair it with warm timber tones, sandy neutrals and tactile fabrics to create a harmonious, layered look. For those hesitant to repaint, introduce Cloud Dancer through textiles and décor, such as throws, sheer curtains, ceramic vases, cushions or artworks featuring soft whites and gentle gradients. Tip: The key is restraint. Cloud Dancer works best when it allows other textures, shapes and natural elements to shine.
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CLASS OF ’25 ACHIEVES OUTSTANDING RESULTS
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atthew Flinders Anglican College has once again excelled in the Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks (ATAR), with a median score of 92.28. This strong score comes as the 2025 NAPLAN results position Flinders as the leading school on the Sunshine Coast and in the top 20 in Queensland. The Flinders Class of 2025 ATAR results include: • ATAR 99 and above – 15.09 per cent • ATAR 95 and above – 33.96 per cent • ATAR 90 and above – 60.38 per cent • ATAR 80 and above – 90.57 per cent. Principal Michelle Carroll says the college community is delighted for all of its 2025 graduates. “This was a very strong result, with a third of the Flinders cohort achieving
above an ATAR 95,” she says. “With a median ATAR of 92.28, the 2025 graduating class continues the exceptional record of academic achievement at Flinders. We thank our staff for their exceptional guidance and commitment to our students’ wellbeing and academic growth.” Subject highlights for the Flinders Class of 2025: • 31 students achieved ‘A’ grades in every subject • 24 perfect scores of 100/100 were attained across 10 subjects • the median subject score for all students across all subjects was 87/100 • 48 per cent of students earned ‘A’ grades in at least three of their subjects • 54.6 per cent of all results achieved were ‘A’. Premier’s QCE Student Awards:
• 22 students received a Premier’s Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) Certificate of Academic Commendation (for achieving an A in at least six general subjects). There were 1744 students in Queensland who received this award • 15 students were awarded a Premier’s QCE Subject Achievement Commendation (for achieving the highest result in Queensland in at least one subject). There were 743 students in Queensland who received this award. A number of students have been successful in applying to graduate pathways, such as through the Australian Defence Graduate Program and Queensland Police Program. There were also 18 students who chose to combine their academic studies with vocational training in either engineering, aviation, business and construction for more choices post-school. The Dux of the Flinders Class of 2025 is Natalie Gilmore who achieved an ATAR of 99.9. Natalie achieved A grades for all six senior subjects, including a perfect score of 100/100 in English. These exceptional results earned her a Premier’s QCE Certificate of Academic Commendation. Her senior subjects included English, English and Literature Extension, Specialist Maths, Economics, Chemistry and French. Natalie was a Flinders Academic Scholar and participated fully in the life of the college through a range of co-curricular activities, including music, dramatic arts and French. “My plans for the future are still undecided, but I am truly grateful that I have so many options,” Natalie says. “Next year, if I stay in Australia, I am planning on studying law and/or engineering in Melbourne or Sydney. I’ve
also recently been accepted into the University of St Andrews in Scotland and have undergone the interview process for the University of Cambridge in England, studying English. If I can manage to source a scholarship, attending either university overseas would be a dream come true. “My time at Flinders has given me a real passion for learning. Whether it’s English, science or maths, I am motivated by the challenge of learning new concepts – a mindset I will carry with me throughout my tertiary education and into my future career. “I will definitely miss all of my amazing teachers at Flinders. “They have been the true pillars of my education, and their unending passion and support is priceless.” Her advice to others during the senior years is to find a balance between study and rest. “Study is so important in Year 12, but I found I performed better when I had the opportunity to clear my head for a while,” Natalie says. “For me, co-curricular activities, like music, were the best way to take a break and have fun. Also, my friends and family are my biggest support network, and so it was important to spend time with them, too.” At the college’s 2025 Valedictory and Awards Ceremony, Natalie was awarded Academic Excellence and Academic Endeavour Awards, along with The Flinders Scholar’s Award for the Love of Learning. Natalie is an avid musician. She received private tuition in woodwind at Flinders and played across multiple Flinders bands, including the College Band, Symphony Orchestra and Wind Symphony. Natalie was also the Captain of the French Club and part of the Dramatic Arts at Flinders. Visit mfac.edu.au.
Congratulations to our 2025 Graduating Class! The Pacific community proudly congratulates the 2025 Year 12 graduating class, recognising the leadership, commitment, perseverance and personal growth demonstrated by students. Congratulations to Dux Rhianna Noble (99.35) and Proxime Accessit Austin Lauritzen (97.95). The cohort of 90 students achieved strong academic outcomes, with 82% ATAR eligible. Among those who provided consent, six students achieved an ATAR of 95 or above, while 15 attained an ATAR above 90 and 63% of the cohort achieved an ATAR or selection rank above 80. Academic excellence was further highlighted by five students achieving a perfect score of 100% in one of their subjects, and 12 students achieving 100% in at least one external examination. Students also embraced future focused pathways, with 60% completing a tertiary qualification and 100% of the cohort achieving the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). Above all, we celebrate the Class of 2025 for their generosity, character and growth as confident, capable young adults prepared for life beyond Pacific.
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NEW HUB AT FOREFRONT OF DISEASE RESEARCH The Sunshine Coast is positioning itself at the forefront of medical science with the launch of a new research hub driving advances in the treatment of cancer, chronic disease and immune disorders. Based at the Sunshine Coast Health Institute (SCHI), the Hub for Advanced Spatial Biology Analytics (HASBA) brings together researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) and Griffith University, combining clinical, molecular and computational expertise. Computational cancer biologist Dr Lochlan Fennell, from UniSC and SCHI, says spatial biology focuses on mapping how cells and molecules are organised and interact within the body. “People have been using factors like infrastructure, terrain and population density to predict and map things like flood risk and crime for years now. Spatial biology is doing the same thing for the body,” he says. “In the liver, for example, we know cancer has around a 50 per cent recurrence rate, even after all the cancerous tissue has been removed. “We’re hoping that by mapping the chemical communication between the apparently healthy liver remaining cells
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in that area, we can understand both why that is and how we can improve treatments accordingly.” Associate professor Nicholas West, from Griffith’s Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics, says spatial biology techniques have transformed the understanding of disease processes. “It’s already revolutionised our treatment of things like melanoma, which used to be a death sentence,” he says. “Spatial biology presents new opportunities for the development of targeted therapies to improve patient outcomes. However, the complexity and enormity of this new data modality pose significant challenges.” Dr Fennell says the sheer volume of data is as enormous as it is complex. “If you have samples from 10 patients, each of those samples could have 400,000 cells with 25,000 genes in each cell,” he says.
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s we start a fresh new year, many of us feel the call for something more meaningful – a career that offers purpose, stability and the chance to truly make a difference. On the Sunshine Coast, Care Academy is helping locals answer that call with nationally recognised training that leads directly into one of Australia’s fastestgrowing industries: aged care, disability support and community service. Whether you’re ready to upskill, change careers or step into the care sector for the first time, Care Academy offers flexible pathways designed to fit real lives. With part-time, full-time and blended online study options, students can choose an approach that supports their learning and lifestyle. The 2026 intakes include the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support, with part-time classes beginning on January 16, full-time starting on February 2, and an online/
blended intake from March 2. For those ready to advance their qualifications, Certificate IV courses in Ageing Support, Disability Support and Leisure and Health offer rolling monthly enrolments, ensuring you can start as soon as you’re ready. Short courses designed to help people explore the care industry are also available. These courses are ideal for anyone wanting a taste of what a ‘career that cares’ looks like. With government funding available for eligible students and accessible payment plans, beginning a new chapter has never been more achievable. If 2026 is your year for purpose, people and professional growth, visit Care Academy QLD in Maroochydore or contact the team. Call 1300 467 100 or 5479 6301, email enquiries@nationalcareacademy. com.au or visit 2/19 George Street, Maroochydore, and online at careacademyqld.com.au/blended.
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN CULTURE AND LEARN A LANGUAGE Bonne nouvelle! The Summer French Film Festival is coming this month to the Sunshine Coast (January 25-March 1). This is an ideal opportunity to make learning French one of your New Year’s resolutions. You can also bask in a French atmosphere by joining a class in Term 1. This will allow you to learn French from a renowned and respected organisation. The Alliance Française de la Sunshine Coast is an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the promotion of the French language and culture. It is part of the world’s largest network for teaching French, with more than 500,000 students in 135 countries. Adult classes are offered in Noosa and Mountain Creek for all levels, from complete beginners to advanced students. Popular children’s classes are held after school in Nambour, where students can develop a love for the French language through games, interactive activities and storytelling. Classes run for 10 weeks per term, four terms per year. Term one starts on January 19. All tuition is delivered by qualified teachers.
French private tuition is available in person or via Zoom which enables you to study at your own pace. This is ideal as preparation for DELF/DALF French language proficiency exams, or if you are planning on relocating or working in France. Whether you’re a beginner or a more experienced French speaker, you will be encouraged to practise and improve your oral skills (understanding and speaking) through a variety of ways and themes. All classes are backed by a learning management platform made available for free to all students. This allows access to class documents, homework and interaction with the teacher and fellow students outside class times. The Alliance Française de la Sunshine Coast organises a range of French cultural events throughout the year such as the French Film Festival, Bastille Day, monthly cafe conversations, pétanque, déjeuners (lunches) and much more. An Immersion Program for members and students is organised in New Caledonia each year. For all classes and events information, visit afsunshinecoast.org.au or call Cécile on 0407 070 467.
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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.
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TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20)
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CANCER (JUNE 21 - JULY 22)
Draw inspiration from birthday great, entertainer Eartha Kitt: ‘The river is constantly turning and bending, and you never know where it’s going to go and where you’ll wind up.’ On the weekend, take an old idea and spin it into something new.
2026 will be full of changes and uncertainties, but don’t let the worries and ‘what-ifs’ drain your life of spontaneity and enjoyment. The sun and Uranus encourage you to take a giant leap of faith into the future, as you think creatively and love compassionately.
No less than five planets (the sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter) are jumping through your financial zones. When it comes to a work project, the more thorough you are, the better the final result will be. Slow and steady (not a Gemini speciality) wins the race.
Five planets highlight the delicate balancing act between being a strong, autonomous individual and having close, nurturing relationships. Uranus also encourages you to plan future adventures and dream exciting dreams.
LEO (JULY 23 - AUG 22) Saturn and Uranus encourage you to restructure your diet and exercise program, plus reinvent your daily work routine. Time to eat more nutritiously, exercise more regularly and collaborate with colleagues more often to improve your health and career in 2026.
VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22)
LIBRA (SEP 23 - OCT 22)
SCORPIO (OCT 23 - NOV 21)
With five planets powering through your peer group zones, it’s about how to find, nurture and keep friendships. So it’s the perfect time to do something special with your best mates – organise a lunch, see a movie, go to a concert or plan a weekend away.
With the sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars still visiting your home zone, expect domestic changes in 2026. Don’t rush too much; make sure you do all the research and planning that’s required. As Benjamin Franklin observed: ‘By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.’
The sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars are all visiting your local and interstate travel zones. With Pluto transiting through Aquarius until 2044, many Scorpios will undergo a major transformation, gradually becoming more autonomous and authentic.
SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 - DEC 21)
CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19)
AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18)
PISCES (FEB 19 - MAR 20)
Five planets spotlight financial matters and self-esteem issues, so you could make a large purchase, sign a contract, redo your budget or draw up a new savings plan. Confidence is high as you celebrate your strengths and give yourself a pat on the back.
The sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars are all visiting Capricorn. Make sure you are ready, willing and able to capitalise on good fortune when it arrives. On the weekend, the sun/Saturn link is fabulous for turning abstract pipedreams into achievable, doable projects.
With five planets visiting your humanitarian and helping zones for most of the week, the focus is on assisting those around you. So your motto comes from Capricorn birthday great, Muhammad Ali: “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.”
Your involvement with a group, class, club or organisation has other people looking to you for a helping hand. Use your networking skills to drum up support, and don’t be afraid to ask others for assistance when you need it.
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QUIZ 1. What is the name of Agent Fox Mulder’s partner in The X-Files? 2. In Greek mythology, who is the god of sleep? 3. In what year did Sir Edmund Hillary climb Mount Everest? 4. Jesse Eisenberg (pictured) directed which 2024 movie about a pair of cousins on a heritage tour? 5. When is the next leap year? 6. Former racing driver Christian Horner is married to which Spice Girl? 7. The words bang, crack and drip are examples of what literary device?
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OUR HOME VALUES FORECAST TO CONTINUE CLIMBING Popular Sunshine Coast suburb makes annual Hot 100 list for best real estate prospects in 2026. WORDS: Steele Taylor
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roperty pundits have outlined their expectations for the Sunshine Coast in 2026, with one suburb earmarked to boom. Experts predict home values in the region will continue to climb, but at a significantly slower rate. Ray White analyst Atom Go Tiam says the Sunshine Coast property market has experienced years of rapid price gain that started during the COVID-19 pandemic. Home prices soared more than 50 per cent from 2020 to 2022, with the median house value rising from $568,000 to $855,000. “The Sunshine Coast was among the most popular destinations during this period for several compelling reasons,” he says. “It offered premium coastal amenity but at a significant discount (to capital cities). This created what we might call ‘Goldilocks positioning’: expensive enough to feel premium and aspirational, yet substantially cheaper than Sydney or Melbourne. Its proximity to Brisbane and established infrastructure made it viable for permanent relocation rather
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Aura Sunshine Coast than just a holiday destination.” But home prices have increased at a slower rate since (32 per cent from 2023 to 2025). “There has been a clear deceleration from the pandemic surge, yet growth has still outpaced the national average,” Mr Tiam says. “However, at $1.23 million (the current local median), the market is now pricing out many of the buyers who originally drove its popularity. The affordability advantage that defined its pandemic appeal has largely disappeared, making it comparable to many Sydney and Melbourne suburbs.”
Mr Tiam says the price rise should slow down even more this year. “I’d expect modest single-digit to low double-digit growth (5 to 12 per cent),” he says. “The Sunshine Coast has exhausted its primary value proposition, which is affordable coastal lifestyle. “With prices now at $1.23 million, the migration drivers that fuelled explosive pandemic growth have weakened. “We’re also seeing buyer attention shift toward sub-$700,000 regions that combine both lifestyle appeal and genuine economic foundations.” REA Group senior economist Anne Flaherty says home prices on the Sunshine Coast increased by almost 10 per cent in 2025 – above the national growth rate of almost 9 per cent, but below the regional Queensland growth rate of almost 12.5 per cent. She says the increase has largely been driven by “population growth and tight housing conditions”, but affordability pressures have “shifted buyer demand”. “Prices are likely to continue rising in 2026 but at a more moderate pace,
underpinned by migration, the Sunshine Coast’s lifestyle appeal and housing shortages,” Ms Flaherty says. “Affordability constraints and relatively high interest rates could temper the rate of growth.” A southern Coast suburb was highlighted as one to watch in 2026. Baringa was included in the annual realestate.com.au Hot 100 list, which identified 100 suburbs around Australia with the best real estate prospects this year. “Baringa is a suburb that appeals to a broad range of buyers, from young families to retirees,” Ms Flaherty says. “It offers good amenity and lifestyle appeal, including schools and parks, and is just a short drive from the coast. It is also possible to purchase a house at a relatively more affordable price point compared to many nearby Sunshine Coast suburbs.” Baringa is home to about 4600 people and its main demographic is 30 to 34-yearolds. Its median house price is $850,000. Want more news daily? Visit our sister site, sunshinecoastnews.com.au, for free up-to-date news.
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PROPERTY PREDICTIONS
ANDREW GARLAND RAY WHITE CALOUNDRA
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In 2025, the Sunshine Coast property market didn’t cool off — it just caught its breath. Prices kept climbing, listings stayed tight and buyers kept lining up, especially for anything near the beach. Interstate movers, lifestyle seekers and investors are still driving demand, while rentals remain painfully scarce. Growth isn’t as wild as the pandemic years, but make no mistake: the Coast is still one of Australia’s most competitive places to buy. So, what’s on the horizon for 2026? Some of the Sunshine Coast’s best property agents share their predictions on how the market will shape up in the year ahead.
ROSS CATTLE DEFINE PROPERTY The Southeast Queensland property market is set for continued growth in 2026, with the Sunshine Coast expected to outperform most regions. Why? Simple: limited supply, strong population growth and major infrastructure investment. The Coast remains one of the tightest markets in Australia, with chronic undersupply of houses, townhouses and quality rentals. Population growth, driven heavily by interstate migration into Queensland, continues to absorb anything that comes to market. Expect strong price increases in 2026, albeit at a more measured pace than the rapid surges of past years. Even with economic headwinds, buyer demand is still outpacing supply, keeping upward pressure on prices. Limited land availability and strict planning constraints, high lifestyle-driven demand, major infrastructure upgrades (transport, health, commercial precincts), continued migration out of Sydney and Melbourne and low building approvals are keeping stock levels tight. Buying in 2026 positions you ahead of the next wave of growth, not chasing it.
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RICHARD SCRIVENER NEXT PROPERTY GROUP It was another interesting year for real estate, with some of our predictions for 2025 becoming reality. The theme for many sellers (and the topic of conversation) again was off-market sales. It appears some of the sellers in 2025 were happy to sell quietly, without the big marketing plans to help maximise their sale price. Our internal data reports that the bulk of sales on the Sunshine Coast in 2025 were $1-$2million. The introduction of the five per cent deposit scheme put the entry-level market into a frenzy, with properties experiencing multiple inspections and offers, making stock extremely tight in this price point. The higher end has experienced a different situation, with multi-milliondollar homes taking extra time to find their buyers. With the talk of inflation rising, and the banks suggesting rates may well rise in 2026, this may slow down on the entry-level market, giving the firsthome buyers more of a chance to compete with investors. It will be interesting to see what happens in the first half of 2026.
I expect the Sunshine Coast real estate market to experience another year of growth in 2026, though at a calmer pace than the post-pandemic boom years. The key factors driving growth remain unchanged and include the persistent undersupply of housing and sustained interstate migration. The Caloundra area has two distinct markets – both of which look positive moving forward. The first is the coastal market (Moffat Beach, Dicky Beach, Shelly Beach, Kings Beach and Golden Beach) which will continue to see intense competition from lifestyle buyers and downsizers, due to the scarcity of stock and the high appeal of beachside living. The more ‘affordable’ corridors (which include suburbs such as Caloundra West, Little Mountain and the city of Aura) will appeal strongly to first-home buyers, young families and investors seeking relative affordability. We will continue to see a tight rental market with vacancy rates matching current levels (below 1 per cent). While this is unwelcome news for tenants, this will also continue to underpin investor confidence and overall property values.
CRAIG MORRISON TOWN GROUP The Sunshine Coast property market is set for steady, sustainable growth through 2026, supported by strong buyer demand and increasing migration from Brisbane. As the Brisbane market continues to surge in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympics, we’re seeing more buyers look north for value, lifestyle and access to key coastal amenities. With construction costs continuing to rise, established homes remain one of the strongest value plays. The replacement cost of new builds is now well above what many established properties are selling for, meaning the existing market still has room to grow. A standout opportunity is Maroochy Waters. Waterfront homes in the low to mid-$2million range represent exceptional value when compared with neighbouring ocean-access precincts such as Minyama, Buddina and Mooloolaba, where prices have surged. Overall, 2026 should deliver consistent upward movement, underpinned by demand, scarcity and continued confidence in the region’s long-term trajectory.
KATE JEWRY HOME SUNSHINE COAST Our property market continues to hold its ground and 2026 looks set to follow that same steady, reassuring path. The region has always attracted people for more than just homes. It’s our lifestyle, our community, the beaches, hinterland and the ease of everyday living that keep drawing people here. For 2026, I feel demand across the Sunshine Coast will remain strong, which is supported by ongoing population growth, improved infrastructure and a continued shortage of quality homes. While we may not see the dramatic price surges of past years, consistent, sustainable growth feels far more in line with what locals value: stability and long-term confidence, rather than short-term hype. Coastal homes will continue to attract strong interest, especially from buyers seeking a sea-change lifestyle, while hinterland properties appeal to those wanting space, privacy and a slower pace without losing connection to the coast. New developments will help ease pressure, but well-located, established homes are likely to remain tightly held.
WILLIAM EMMS PROPERTY LANE
Infrastructure will be the real story for 2026. The continued evolution of the health precinct, upgrades to key transport corridors and groundwork around the airport and emerging city centre are collectively building long-term confidence across the Coast. Demand remains robust, fuelled by lifestyle migration, schooling options and a push toward more communityfocused living. With limited supply across the board, I expect steady, healthy growth throughout the year. Suburbs such as Woombye, Palmwoods, Nambour and Buderim will continue to feel the pressure as buyers look for value and village-style living. The rental market will stay tight, supporting solid yields and keeping investor interest active. Developers with well-positioned, boutique projects will find no shortage of buyers. Overall, 2026 is shaping up as a confident, forward moving year, underpinned by strong fundamentals, meaningful infrastructure investment, and a community that keeps drawing people in for all the right reasons.
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PROPERTY PREDICTIONS
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Supply will remain restrained in 2026. The new planning scheme in unlikely to come into effect in the short term, and even straight-forward development applications take a long time and considerable cost before being approved. Construction costs will remain high, limiting new projects across the residential and commercial sectors. Demand will remain strong. Migration will continue and government policy decisions are only favouring the demand side, with no real policies or initiatives to increase supply. This will result in further upward movement in rents in 2026 in the residential and commercial sectors. We are confident this momentum will continue into 2026. Our primary concern is the current upwards inflationary trend. I now believe rates will hold for an extended period and perhaps increase as early as the end of the financial year. Any movement upwards in interest rates will slow the market. The Sunshine Coast remains one of the most desirable locations in Australia and responsible investment in property in 2026 is a sound strategy.
JAKE LOIERO RAY WHITE BUDERIM Coming off the back of another strong year for real estate on the Sunshine Coast, I feel there will be continuing growth, at a similar rate, moving into 2026. Strong clearance rates and large numbers of bidders will continue to line auctions as infrastructure, lifestyle and the impending Olympics continue to drive traffic to Southeast Queensland. First-home buyer incentives will continue to put heat on the market either side of $1million. And if interest rates come down two-to-three times in the new year, we will see the high end regain some more of the momentum it had throughout Covid. We anticipate the market to start strong from the second weekend of January, with plenty of stock to be available from February onwards. With more people tipped to be making a move in 2026, we also feel the consistent stream of people on the other side of the transaction, looking to buy, will continue to keep property prices strong throughout the year.
DAN SMITH THE AGENCY
Some people have tempered their expectations as to how our markets will perform in the coming year based on the potential for interest rates to remain steady or even rise rather than fall. However, I believe several factors will see another healthy year with prices increasing overall. Fundamentally, supply and demand are always key to determining how any real estate market performs, and that equation will remain in our favour through 2026. We’re seeing many people still wanting to make the Sunshine Coast home, with no significant increase in the supply of new homes. The welldocumented government incentives for first-home buyers and increased investor activity are also boosting the market. Comfortable family homes in well-regarded school zones are going to remain very strong moving forward. If you’re considering buying or selling in 2026, it’s important to realise the Sunshine Coast real estate market consists of a number of smaller submarkets and some are performing better than others. So, seek the advice of an agent that specialises in your area.
ALAN RILEY FLETCHER RILEY REAL ESTATE The Sunshine Coast property market is shaping up to deliver another year of steady, sustainable performance. The region continues to draw strong interest from local families and interstate buyers seeking an unbeatable lifestyle, and that underlying demand will help keep prices stable across most segments. The strongest momentum is expected in the lower end of the market, where affordability, tight supply and consistent buyer competition should continue to drive healthy activity and quicker sales. Entry-level homes and well-presented family properties will remain highly sought after. At the prestige end, we may see days on market extend slightly as buyers become more selective, particularly for properties with ambitious price expectations. While inquiries will remain solid, premium purchasers are likely to take a more considered approach. Overall, the Coast is set for a year of balanced conditions, minimal price fluctuation and continued confidence, underpinned by lifestyle, amenity and coastal appeal that make our region one of the most desirable places to live.
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Greet the Sunrise and Sunset Built in 2023, this architectural showpiece blends modern luxury with sweeping coastal views. Designed for an executive lifestyle, the striking two-storey home offers five spacious bedrooms, three bathrooms, one powder room and two full master ensuites across both levels for flexibility and ease. Premium finishes include timber stairs, Italian marble and 3m ceilings downstairs. Upstairs features three bedrooms, a sitting room, French balcony and minibar. With a six-car garage, solar with battery, air conditioning, security and landscaped gardens, 4 Somerset Drive sets the benchmark for refined Buderim living.
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Land size 1,281m2 , build area 460m2 Built in 2023 to the highest standards 4 car and caravan garage with 3.4m clearance Close to private and public school systems Close to beaches and Buderim ‘on top’ amenities Sunshine Coast Airport is a 15 minute drive Brisbane International Airport 1 hour 20 minutes
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AUCTION ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT LUXURY – UNINTERRUPTED OCEAN VIEWS 11 Watson Street, Currimundi Opportunities of this calibre are exceptionally rare. Positioned on one of the Sunshine Coast’s most exclusive absolute beachfront streets, this home captures the essence of true coastal living with uninterrupted ocean views, the sound of waves rolling in, and easy access to a pristine stretch of beach. Privately tucked behind lush street front greenery, the home quickly reveals its deceptive size. The ground level includes garaging, a study, courtyard, and abundant storage. The top floor is the crown of the home, a formal living area (or potential master bedroom), built-in cupboards, your own walk-in robe, bathroom, and north facing balcony. All levels are connected via a striking timber staircase, dressed with stunning stained-glass features, highlighting the home’s character. With absolute beachfront land becoming increasingly scarce — especially this close to Currimundi Lake, local cafés, and a thriving coastal atmosphere. Securing a slice of this exclusivity, charm, and irreplaceable position is an opportunity that may not come again. This is real estate that anchors wealth – a rare asset in a location where value continues to strengthen.
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4/11 Rooke Street, Dicky Beach Offered to the market for the first me, this excep onal top-floor apartment sits within a ghtly held bou que complex of just three, footsteps from the sand at Dicky Beach. Light-filled open-plan living captures ocean views and cooling sea breezes, while the exclusive-use, covered roo op terrace delivers breathtaking panoramic views from Point Cartwright to Moffat Beach. Complete with secure tandem parking, storage and solar power. This is a rare opportunity to secure refined coastal living in one of the Sunshine Coast’s most coveted loca ons. We bring the whole team
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20 Verney Street, Kings Beach An excep onal opportunity awaits. This cherished, original 3-bed, 2-bath beach house offers immediate comfort – perfect for an idyllic coastal lifestyle, a reliable holiday rental, or a savvy investment. Situated on a 708m2 block, moments from the rolling surf, iconic ocean pool, and friendly café scene. Triple-car accommoda on and a substan al 9m x 6m shed, ideal for all your beach toys and boats. Beyond the charming interiors, the underlying zoning permits significant development with a substan al 21-metre building height limit (subject to Council approval). This makes it a cri cal strategic land bank for the astute developer. We bring the whole team Ray White Caloundra 07 5491 5055
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uilt in 2023, this architectural showpiece seamlessly blends contemporary luxury with breathtaking coastal views, creating an exceptional executive lifestyle residence. Spanning two impressive levels, the home offers five generous bedrooms and three beautifully appointed bathrooms plus powder room, delivering space and sophistication for modern family living. Thoughtful design is evident throughout, including the inclusion of two full master ensuites – one on each level – providing flexibility, privacy and convenience for multi-generational families or guests.
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22 Yallanga Place, Mooloolaba Offering a quiet cul-de-sac address ensuring a high quality of lifestyle, in a walk to beach locality. With generous living zones, expansive outdoor living, poolside entertaining and exclusive waterfront locality. This elegant home is ready to accommodate your vessel on the 10m pontoon and let you enjoy the benefits of a waterfront living.
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Coastal Living at its Finest STUNNING THREE-LEVEL HOME METRES FROM THE SURF
18 Belle Court
RAINBOW BEACH 18 Belle Court
4 BED / 3 BATH / 4 CAR / POOL
DON’T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO SECURE THIS BEACHSIDE GEM
FOR SALE $1,500,000
Positioned just metres from the sand and surf, this architecturally designed, three-level property offers the perfect blend of functionality, privacy, and coastal luxury. Crafted with marine-grade materials to withstand the elements, this home is as durable as it is beautiful – an ideal permanent residence or weekend retreat. This home is designed for effortless beachside living – whether you’re entertaining on the deck, enjoying the peaceful studio space, or strolling to the nearby surf via the bush track. Properties of this calibre and location rarely come to market.
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* Art Studio / Parents’ Retreat * Multiple Entertaining Decks * Open Plan Living with Polished Timber Floors * Split System Reverse Cycle A/C & Fans * 5kW Solar System with Growatt Inverter
For more information contact owner direct Brian Reed 0419 870 162
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ONLY A HANDFUL OF BLOCKS REMAIN IN FINAL RELEASE
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master-planned community near the Maroochydore CBD is down to its final blocks, with only a handful of allotments remaining in Sunshine Cove’s 11th and final precinct: Lancelin. The near sell-out is driving strong buyer demand and marks the conclusion of almost 20 years of staged development close to Maroochydore’s city centre. Over two decades, Sunshine Cove has transformed former land holdings into one of the region’s largest master-planned communities. As the final blocks are released, construction activity across Lancelin has intensified, with new residents already moving in and others awaiting completion of their homes. The Lancelin Precinct has been described as a fitting finale for Sunshine Cove and represents the last opportunity for buyers to purchase freehold residential land within the development. Once these blocks are sold, no further freehold land releases are planned by the developer. Sunshine Cove Realty’s Penny Service says the final stage includes a limited selection of traditional terrace-sized allotments, along with a small number of highly sought-after direct waterfront
enjoy, playgrounds for the kids and pathways to explore. “Add our proximity to the stunning beaches at Alex, Maroochy and Cotton Tree, the Maroochy CBD, as well as the easy access to the Sunshine Motorway for the many schooling options nearby and the modern health facilities – you can see the benefits of being a part of the community.” Developed by Chardan Development Group, Sunshine Cove will comprise 11 precincts and house about 6000 residents once fully completed. For more information on Lancelin Stage 3, visit the sales office at 46 Discovery Place, Maroochydore, contact Penny Service from Sunshine Cove Realty on 0434 006 144 or email penny@sunshinecoverrealty.com. blocks, highlighting the scarcity of remaining land so close to the CBD. Remaining terrace lots start from 210sqm, with prices from $675,000. The final waterfront blocks are priced from $945,000, placing them among the last new residential land opportunities available in central Maroochydore. “Living in the middle of Maroochydore
is a unique opportunity. Living in Sunshine Cove is more than buying a home: you’re becoming a part of a vibrant community,” Ms Service says. “So often you hear the catchphrase: ‘Location, location, location’ when people talk about property. “Sunshine Cove delivers. “There are so many different parks to
AT A GLANCE Sunshine Cove, Maroochydore Where: 46 Discovery Place, Maroochydore. Price: Terrace lots, starting from $675,000. Contact: Penny Service on 0434 006 144.
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• Easy access to local beach entry points
• Outdoor kitchen ideal for relaxed entertaining
• Four spacious bedrooms with thoughtful separation
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Mooloolaba Magic • The ultimate coastal lifestyle, perfect for first-time buyers • Entry-level opportunity in a prime location • Spacious, king-sized bedrooms, complete with built-in robes • Single lock-up garage with storage
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FRIDAY
6.30pm Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 All Creatures Great And Small. 8.15 Art Detectives. (M) 9.05 Hard Quiz. (PG) Presented by Tom Gleeson. 9.35 A Life In Ten Pictures: Freddie Mercury. (M) 10.25 Silent Witness. (M)
6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 8.30 MOVIE The Green Mile. (1999) (MA15+) Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan. A man recalls his time as a guard.
6pm 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 8. 1UARTER lNALS &ROM +EN 2OSEWALL Arena, Sydney. 10.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+) 11.30 A Remarkable Place To Die. (M)
6pm 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. 8.40 Love It Or List It Australia. A COUPLE OWN A HOME IN "RIGHTON 9.40 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 10.50 10 News+. 11.20 Stephen Colbert. (PG)
6pm Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Great House Revival: Post House. 9.30 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. 0' &OLLOWS THE RESIDENTS OF THE )SLE OF 7IGHT 10.25 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG)
SATURDAY
6.25pm Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Call The Midwife. (M) Trixie CARES FOR AN UNMARRIED lRST time mother. 8.30 Vera. (M) A TV personality’s death is investigated. 10.00 Goolagong. (M) 10.55 The Jetty. (M)
6pm Seven News. 7.00 Horse Racing. Magic Millions 4WILIGHT 8.00 MOVIE White House Down. (2013) (M) Channing Tatum, Maggie Gyllenhaal. A cop battles terrorists in THE 7HITE (OUSE 10.45 Air Crash Investigations. (PG) 11.45 Motorway Patrol. (M)
6pm 9News Saturday. 7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 9. 3EMI lNALS &ROM +EN 2OSEWALL Arena, Sydney. 10.30 MOVIE The Next Three Days. - 2USSELL #ROWE %LIZABETH "ANKS ! MARRIED COUPLE S LIVES ARE TURNED UPSIDE DOWN WHEN THE WIFE IS SENT TO JAIL FOR MURDER
6.30pm The Dog House Australia. (PG) 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. 8.40 Location, Location, Location Australia. Property experts search FOR HOMES 9.50 Ambulance UK. (M) 11.05 NCIS. (M)
6pm Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses: The Doll’s House. 8.40 MOVIE Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. (2011) (MA15+) Gary Oldman, "ENEDICT #UMBERBATCH ! SPY SEARCHES FOR A MOLE WITHIN -)
SUNDAY
6pm Grand Designs Transformations. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 Muster Dogs: Where Are They Now. (PG) 8.20 Goolagong. (M) 9.15 The Jetty. (MA15+) 10.15 Call The Midwife. (M)
6pm Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. "IG "ASH ,EAGUE Match 32. Adelaide Strikers v Perth Scorchers. 9.30 Big Bash League Post-Match. 0OST MATCH COVERAGE OF THE GAME 10.00 7NEWS Spotlight. 11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (M)
6pm 9News Sunday. 7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 10. &INAL &ROM +EN 2OSEWALL Arena, Sydney. 10.30 The First 48: The Standoff. - ! FATHER OF THREE IS GUNNED DOWN 11.30 Wild Cards. - %LLIS IS ASKED TO rescue a kidnapped accountant.
6.30pm 10 News+. 7.00 Selling Houses Australia. Princess and Inca struggle to sell. 8.00 MOVIE Top Gun: Maverick. (2022) (M) Tom Cruise, Miles Teller. An aviator trains Top Gun graduates. 10.35 10 News+. 11.05 FBI. (M)
6pm Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Days That Shocked The World: Challenger. 8.25 Ken Burns’ The American Revolution. (PG) Peace is restored. 10.40 Secrets Of Modern Archaeology. (PG)
MONDAY
6.30pm Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 The Great Art Fraud. (M) 9.00 Simon Schama: The Road To Auschwitz. (MA15+) Historian 3IMON 3CHAMA VISITS !USCHWITZ 10.00 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. 10.35 News.
6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. "IG "ASH ,EAGUE -ATCH 33. Sydney Thunder v Melbourne 2ENEGADES 9.30 Big Bash League Post-Match. 0OST MATCH COVERAGE OF THE GAME 10.00 MOVIE Miami Vice. -! *AMIE &OXX
6pm 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Travel Guides. (PG) 9.00 MOVIE Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull. - (ARRISON &ORD 3HIA ,A"EOUF )NDIANA *ONES SEARCHES FOR a crystal skull. 11.25 Sight Unseen. (M)
6pm 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 The 83rd Annual Golden Globes. (PG) Hosted by Nikki Glaser. 10.30 10’s Late News. 11.00 10 News+. 11.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
7.35pm Wonders Of The Sun With Dara Ó Briain. 8.30 Wonders Of The Sun With Dara Ó Briain. 0' $ARA ¼ "RIAIN learns about the Sun. 9.20 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. (M) 10.20 Great British Railway Journeys.
7pm News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. 8.30 Human: Into The Unknown. 0' ,OOKS AT EARLY (OMO SAPIENS S ANCESTORS LEAVING !FRICA 9.30 Grand Designs Transformations: Mitcham White And Fitzroy Funhouse. (PG)
6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. "IG "ASH ,EAGUE -ATCH 34. Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers. 9.30 Big Bash League Post-Match. 0OST MATCH COVERAGE OF THE GAME 10.00 Ambulance: Code Red. (M) 11.00 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PG)
6pm 9News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Cool Runnings. (1993) (G) John Candy. Jamaicans train to become bobsledders. 10.30 Volare: Valentino Guseli. 11.40 The Equalizer. (M)
6pm 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PG) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 8.30 MOVIE Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning. (2023) (PG) Tom #RUISE (AYLEY !TWELL 4HE )-& TEAM MUST TRACK DOWN A NEW WEAPON 11.40 10’s Late News.
6pm Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (M) 8.35 Air India Crash: What Went Wrong? - ,OOKS AT THE TRAGIC EVENTS OF !IR )NDIA &LIGHT 9.30 Aerial Australia. (PG)
7pm News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (M) A satirical NEWS PROGRAM 9.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 9.30 Changing Ends. (PG)
6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. "IG "ASH ,EAGUE Match 35. Hobart Hurricanes v "RISBANE (EAT 9.30 Big Bash League Post-Match. 0OST MATCH COVERAGE OF THE GAME 10.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 11.00 Air Crash Investigations. (PG)
6pm 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Tennis. 0OINT 3LAM &ROM 2OD ,AVER !RENA -ELBOURNE 10.00 American Crime Story. (M) *OHNNIE #OCHRAN AND & ,EE "AILEY SEARCH FOR THE -ARK &UHRMAN TAPES AND *UDGE )TO DECIDES IF THEY ARE admissible.
6pm 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 Gogglebox Australia. (PG) 9.00 Elsbeth. - %LSBETH INVESTIGATES THE DEATH OF A REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER 10.00 10’s Late News. 10.30 10 News+. 11.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
6pm Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Michael Palin: Into Iraq. (PG) 8.30 The Jury: Murder Trial UK. 4HE JURY ARE PRESENTED WITH SOME CCTV evidence. 9.25 Crime. (MA15+) 10.25 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG)
6.30pm Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Grand Designs Transformations. 9.00 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. (PG) 9.30 Goolagong. (M)
6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. "IG "ASH ,EAGUE -ATCH -ELBOURNE 2ENEGADES V 0ERTH Scorchers. 9.30 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin. An expert panel examines the latest in cricket. 10.15 Highway Patrol. (PG)
6pm 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. %XHIBITION MATCH #ARLOS !LCARAZ V !LEX $E -INAUR &ROM 2OD ,AVER Arena, Melbourne. 10.00 A+E After Dark. (M) Police bring in an abusive male. 11.00 Chicago Med. (M)
6pm 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 Attenborough’s Parenthood. (PG) 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PG) 9.40 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 10.40 News. 11.10 10 News+.
6.30pm News. 7.35 Toronto Airport Uncovered. 8.25 Robson Green: World’s Most Amazing Walks. 2OBSON 'REEN EXPLORES !USTRIA S 7ACHAU 6ALLEY 9.20 In Flight. 10.15 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG)
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FRIDAY
7.30pm Children’s Programs. 8.05 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.30 My Adventures With Superman. 8.50 Robot Wars. 9.50 TKO: Total Knock Out. 10.30 Children’s Programs.
6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Wildlife ER. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens.
6.30pm Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Road Wars. (M) 8.30 MOVIE The Patriot. (2000) (MA15+) Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger. 11.45 MOVIE Underworld: Evolution. (2006) (MA15+)
10pm MOVIE Safe Haven. (2013) (M) Josh Duhamel, Julianne Hough, David Lyons.
4.30pm Tennis. United Cup. Day 8. 1UARTER lNALS 7.30pm New Tricks. (M) 8.40 -/6)% 3WORDlSH (2001) (MA15+) John Travolta. 10.40 The Equalizer. (M) 11.35 Customs. (PG)
6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (MA15+) 9.25 NCIS. (M) 10.20 Matlock. (PG) 11.15 The Real CSI: Miami. (M)
6pm Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE War Of The Worlds. (2005) (M) Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning. 9.50 Becker. (PG) 10.15 Frasier. (PG) 11.05 Ridiculousness. (PG)
SATURDAY
7.30pm Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Chopped Jnr. 8.40 Shaun Tan’s Tales From Outer Suburbia. 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.10 Abbott Elementary. 10.30 Children’s Programs.
6pm Horse Racing. Magic Millions Twilight. 7.00 Dog Patrol. (PG) 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 8.30 Lewis. (M) 10.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Amazing Homemakers. (PG)
6pm Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.00 Storage Wars. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE Uncharted. (2022) (M) 9.50 MOVIE Striking Distance. (1993) (M) 12am Storage Wars. (PG) 12.30 Pawn Stars.
6pm Nanny. (PG) 6.30 Tennis. Brisbane International. Night 7. 3EMI lNALS &ROM 0AT Rafter Arena, Brisbane. 10.30 Celebrity Ghost Stories. 11.30 NHL. Chicago Blackhawks v Washington Capitals.
7pm M*A*S*H. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 MOVIE Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom. (1984) (M) 11.05 MOVIE The Awakening. (1980) (M)
6pm Football Tonight. 6.35 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 12. Macarthur FC v Sydney FC. 9.00 NCIS. (PG) 10.00 NCIS. (M) 11.50 NCIS: Origins. (M)
6pm Friends. (PG) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.00 Frasier. (PG) 11.00 Ridiculousness. (M)
SUNDAY
7.30pm Shaun Tan’s Tales From Outer Suburbia. 7.50 To Be Advised. 9.40 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG) 10.20 Merlin. (PG) 11.05 Abbott Elementary. (PG) 11.45 Operation Ouch!
6pm Escape To The Country. 7.00 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG) 8.30 Vera. (M) 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M)
6pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 32. Adelaide Strikers v Perth Scorchers. 7.00 Border Security. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE The Bourne Identity. (2002) (M) 11.00 MOVIE The Dark Tower. (2017) (M)
9pm MOVIE Air. (2023) - "EN !FmECK -ATT Damon, Damian Young. 11.10 Gotham. (MA15+)
4.30pm Tennis. United Cup. Day 10. Final. 7pm M*A*S*H. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Ronin. (1998) (M) Robert De Niro, Jean Reno, Natascha McElhone. 11.00 Mrs Sidhu Investigates. (M)
6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 Matlock. (PG)
6pm Friends. (PG) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.35 Frasier. (PG) 10.30 The Neighborhood. (PG) 11.30 South Park. (M)
MONDAY
7.35pm Ninjago. (PG) 8.00 Deadly 60. 8.30 TKO: Total Knock Out. (PG) 9.10 The Crystal Maze. (PG) 10.00 Merlin. 10.40 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 11.05 Children’s Programs.
6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 8.30 Endeavour. (M) 10.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. (PG) 11.30 Doc Martin. (PG)
6pm Big Bash League. Match 33. Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG) 10.30 The Mightiest.
6pm The Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE The Hangover 2. (2011) (MA15+) Bradley Cooper. 10.35 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.35 The 100. (MA15+)
5pm Tennis. Adelaide International. Night 1. From Memorial Drive Tennis Centre, Adelaide. 10pm The Chelsea Detective. (M)
6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (M) 10.20 Matlock. (PG)
6pm Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.00 Becker. (PG) 10.30 Frasier. (PG) 11.30 Ridiculousness. (PG)
TUESDAY
7.35pm Ninjago. (PG) 8.00 Deadly 60. 8.30 Ice Age. 9.15 Planet Weird. 10.05 Merlin. (PG) 10.50 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 11.15 Children’s Programs.
6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. (M) 8.45 Judge John Deed. (M) 10.45 Miniseries: Midnight Man. (MA15+) 11.45 Bargain Hunt.
6pm Big Bash League. Match 34. Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. (PG) 9.30 Railroad Australia. (PG) 10.30 Ice Road Truckers.
6pm The Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Flight Of The Navigator. (1986) (G) Joey Cramer. 10.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.30 The 100. (MA15+)
5pm Tennis. Adelaide International. Night 2. From Memorial Drive Tennis Centre, Adelaide. 10pm Agatha Christie’s Marple. (PG)
6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 Matlock. (PG)
6pm Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.00 Becker. (PG) 10.30 Frasier. (PG) 11.30 Ridiculousness. (PG)
WEDNESDAY
7.35pm Ninjago. 8.00 Deadly 60. 8.50 Adv Time. 9.35 We Bare Bears. 9.50 Shaun Tan’s Tales From Outer Suburbia. 10.10 Children’s Programs. 11.10 Fresh Off The Boat.
6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.45 Inspector George Gently. (M) 10.45 Young Elizabeth. (PG) 11.45 Bargain Hunt.
6pm Big Bash League. Match 35. Hobart Hurricanes v Brisbane Heat. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: BTL. 9.30 Caught On Dashcam.
6pm The Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Doctor Dolittle. (1998) (PG) Eddie Murphy, Peter Boyle. 10.15 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.15 The 100. (MA15+)
5pm Tennis. Adelaide International. Night 3. From Memorial Drive Tennis Centre, Adelaide. 10pm Midsomer Murders. (M)
6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 Matlock. (PG)
6pm Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.00 Becker. (PG) 10.30 Frasier. (PG) 11.30 Ridiculousness. (PG)
7.35pm Ninjago. (PG) 8.00 Deadly 60. 8.30 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.10 Secret Life Of The Tasmanian Devils. (PG) 10.00 The Wonderful World Of Puppies. 10.40 Merlin. 11.25 Children’s Programs.
6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. (M) 8.30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (M) 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M) 11.30 Father Brown. (M)
7pm Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE The Last Of The Mohicans. (1992) (M) 10.55 MOVIE Resident Evil: Extinction. (2007) (MA15+)
6pm The Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Doctor Dolittle 2. (2001) (PG) Eddie Murphy. 10.15 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.15 The 100. (MA15+)
5pm Tennis. Adelaide International. Night 4. From Memorial Drive Tennis Centre, Adelaide. 10pm Poirot. (PG)
6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 Matlock. (PG)
6pm Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.30 Becker. (PG) 10.00 Frasier. (PG) 11.00 Ridiculousness. (PG)
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