From the editor
Did you know that one Australian life is claimed by melanoma every six hours. It's a staggering statistic, isn't it?
Each year, Melanoma March continues to raise awareness about one of Australia's most serious and common cancers.
Held across communities around the country, Melanoma March brings families, supporters and survivors together to honour those lost to melanoma, while also raising vital funds for research and treatment.
This week, journalist Abbey Cannan speaks to a Sunshine Coast local who has been personally affected by melanoma, sharing a powerful and deeply personal story about loss, awareness and the importance of early detection.
It’s a reminder of why regular skin checks do matter, and why initiatives such as Melanoma March continue to play such an important role in supporting research and educating the community.
Also in this edition, you’ll find all your latest local news, our guide to what’s on across the Coast, and plenty more to keep you informed and inspired.
Enjoy the read.
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FREE LOCAL NEWS
Local stories you may have missed this week. To read these, and for more free news from around the region, scan the QR code or visit sunshinecoastnews.com.au.
‘Beautiful’: family of beach swimmer mourns loss as tributes flow – The Sunshine Coast surf lifesaving community is mourning the loss of a passionate young lifesaver who died after disappearing off Buddina Beach.
Sunshine Coast roads closed and rivers rising after torrential rain – A woman has been rescued from floodwaters as heavy rain continues to soak the region.
Council defends action against brewery after open-letter appeal – Sunshine Coast Council has publicly defended its compliance action, rejecting claims it acted unfairly against a North Arm brewery.
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AGE RESTRICTIONS ‘WILL SAVE LIVES’, DOCTORS SAY
AMA Queensland believes a recommended ban on under-16s will reduce the number of deaths and injuries from electric mobility devices.
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) Queensland has welcomed the move to ban under-16s from riding e-scooters, e-bikes and e-motorbikes.
The parliamentary inquiry into e-mobility devices has released its report, with a key recommendation being age restrictions.
President Dr Nick Yim says it’s a sensible and responsible outcome.
“The report highlighted that 12 Queenslanders died in e-mobilityrelated incidents in 2025, including children, with more than 6300 people requiring treatment in emergency
departments,” he says. “Tragically, most of these incidents were likely preventable, meaning the inquiry’s recommendations to improve the use and regulation of these devices is much needed.
“This will save lives.”
AMA Queensland made a formal submission to the parliamentary inquiry in June 2025, with Dr Yim appearing in person during hearings in August last year.
“We also wrote to Transport and Main Roads Minister Brett Mickelberg in November 2025, urging the government not to wait for the inquiry’s report before implementing an under-16s
ban,” Dr Yim says. “The Minister acknowledged our commitment to reducing the risk from e-scooters and e-bikes, and we’re glad a ban will finally be put in place.”
Dr Yim says doctors would welcome speed limits of 25kmh on e-mobility devices, after which they would be reclassified in the same category as motorcycles.
“Another positive step is ensuring users abide by the same alcohol and drug rules as other road users, which should reduce risky behaviour,” he says.
Dr Yim says there are other recommendations that doctors would be pleased to see implemented.
“The recommendation to embed e-mobility into strategic transport infrastructure for high-quality, connected and separated pathway networks is particularly welcome,” he says.
“AMA Queensland has been advocating for active travel to improve public health and reduce carbon emissions for some time, particularly around schools, parks and hospitals,” he says.
“We understand that e-mobility devices have a role to play in giving people access to affordable transport, increasing physical activity and addressing climate change.
“We continue to advocate for increased government investment in appropriate infrastructure, such as dedicated cycleways and pathways to minimise shared use among road-vehicle drivers and e-mobility users.
“The rollout of community safety campaigns for riders, driver and the broader community is also something AMA Queensland has advocated for and hope to see implemented by the government.”
The Dementia Australia Research Foundation has announced funding for 23 new research projects, with a combined total of $4.5million invested.
Examples of projects funded in the 2025 Grant Program include one aiming to develop personalised dementia prevention strategies. Another will explore how the way brain cells produce energy and could hold the key to understanding the cause of Alzheimer’s disease.
Adelaide University’s Dr Maddison Mellow was awarded the Dr Maree Farrow Memorial Post-Doctoral Fellowship, worth $450,000, to conduct the study into how we can personalise dementiaprevention strategies.
“Although we can’t change getting older, genetics or family history, we know that there are a range of things we can do to reduce our dementia risk, such as getting enough exercise, eating healthy and looking after our heart health,” Dr Mellow says.
“Currently, there is a one-size-fits-all approach to prescribing lifestyle changes when it comes to risk reduction.
“This approach doesn’t take into account that every individual has unique life experience, health conditions, preferences and daily routines, which means they may need (or prefer) different intervention approaches than the next person.
“We will examine how factors like age, sex and personal health history impact what interventions result in the best brain-health outcomes for each individual and, using this new knowledge, we will create new methods and tools that can be used to design dementia-prevention programs fully personalised to the individual.”
Roundtrip
A bite of energy
An apple a day might perk you up better than your morning cup of ‘Joe’. Apples are high in natural sugars such as fructose, which release slowly into your bloodstream and provide a steady stream of energy without the caffeine crash or jitters. The fibre can also help keep blood sugar levels stable.
Summer nails it
Human fingernails tend to grow faster in summer than in winter. Studies have shown that nail growth increases in warmer months, likely due to improved circulation and higher metabolic activity. These boost blood flow to the nail matrix. On average, fingernails grow about 3mm per month, with measurable seasonal variation recorded in medical research dating back decades.
Word of the week
Refers to a song of joy, praise, or victory. It can also be used as a synonym of tribute for a work that praises or honours its subject.
Old Oxford scholars
Teaching at the University of Oxford began as early as 1096: more than two centuries before the Aztecs founded Tenochtitlan in 1325. By 1249, Oxford had established formal halls of residence –some of which still exist. The comparison means one of the world’s oldest universities was already operating long before the rise of the Aztec capital in central Mexico.
By the numbers
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The temperature of sea water released by hydrothermal vents in the sea floor reaches 400°C.
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About 94 per cent of all life on Earth is aquatic.
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MARCHING ON, IN LOVED ONES’ MEMORY
Special fundraising walks across the nation this month aim to highlight skin cancer awareness and prevention measures, as well as honouring those who have lost their lives too soon to melanoma. WORDS: Abbey Cannan
Every six hours, melanoma claims another life in Australia. For many, that statistic is a number that flashes past in a news bulletin. For Belinda Brear, it’s her dad.
Belinda was 19 when Mark Ehlers first noticed an itchy mole on the bottom of his foot.
At 47, he was healthy and happiest spending time with his family. Doctors removed the melanoma and, with regular check-ups, life appeared to return to normal.
“He was super active, worked hard and was always busy. He loved being outdoors,” Belinda says.
“We grew up in Brisbane. His dream was to retire on the Sunshine Coast because he loved fishing and being at the beach.”
For several years, the family believed the melanoma was behind them.
Then came the tingling in his right arm.
Eight years after that first surgery, Mark returned to the doctor. The news that followed changed everything.
The melanoma had metastasized to his brain and spread throughout his body.
Belinda remembers the moment her world shifted.
“It all happened very quickly, and he was rushed into emergency brain surgery,” she says.
“We were in shock. It was devastating for the whole family.
“They had initially removed a small section from his foot with his first surgery. When the cancer came back, we just hoped it was treatable.
“We thought it was at bay, but over those years it had just been spreading everywhere … and he had no idea.”
After 18 months of undergoing all available treatments, Mark passed away at just 57 years old.
He was a devoted family man and a proud Queenslander.
“He was just the best dad ever and I know he would have been the best grandad to my girls. I have the fondest memories growing up and he is very much missed,” Belinda says.
Melanoma is the deadliest form of
skin cancer, and Australia has the highest melanoma rates in the world. One person is diagnosed every 30 minutes. It is also the most common cancer affecting Australians aged 20 to 39.
For Belinda, one of the most confronting aspects of her dad’s story was where the melanoma began.
“It wasn’t something we were actively doing at the time,” she says of skin checks.
Especially with the melanoma being on the bottom of his foot – where most wouldn’t think to check, that hidden location became a devastating lesson.
“It’s taught us all to get our skin checked regularly,” Belinda says.
“Especially with all his six grandkids now, we’re very vigilant – hats, sunscreen, not out in the middle of the day when the UV is really high.
“Everyone we speak to, we’re always bringing it up – asking them if they’ve had their skin checked.”
Her message aligns with the experts: early detection saves lives.
“Early detection is the best treatment,” Belinda says.
Belinda Brear at Melanoma March with her family
Belinda Brear, aged 21, with her dad Mark Ehlers, aged 50, not long after his mole first appeared
Across Australia, thousands of families lace up their shoes for Melanoma March – a cause that touches almost every community.
In 2026, Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) marks 15 years of the event, which has grown from a single beachfront walk into a powerful nationwide movement to save lives.
Last year, Belinda organised Melanoma March Sunshine Coast in her dad’s honour.
“We just felt like we wanted to bring the community together on the Sunshine Coast,” she says.
“It was a great opportunity to increase awareness while bringing together like-minded families to support each other.”
Wearing maroon for Mark, her family members walk not only in remembrance, but also in hope.
“He was a passionate Queensland Maroons NRL fan and we now walk as a maroon-themed team each year,” Belinda says.
“It’s really important for our whole family to do whatever we can so others never have to experience this.”
With the same goal in mind, Melanoma March began as one father’s
tribute in 2012. Manly local James Economides launched the first walk in honour of his son Michael, who passed away from melanoma in 2008 at age 20.
“We wanted to do something to remember Michael and others lost to melanoma, and also try to make a difference to prevent other families going through what we had,” James says.
“That first event at Manly, alongside my co-founder Jay Allen who was working at Melanoma Institute Australia, we literally put one foot in front of the other and were buoyed by the wonderful support from everyone who turned out to walk alongside us.
“We are so proud that what began as a local walk in memory of our son is now an Australia-wide event bringing together families and communities to help save lives from melanoma.”
Fifteen years on, Melanoma March is now supported by Melanoma Patients Australia and Australian Melanoma Research Foundation.
Over the years, the campaign has raised close to $10 million, funding research projects and clinical guidelines that directly changed melanoma treatment and patient care across Australia.
How to prevent melanoma
Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun causes 95 per cent of melanomas. The best way to prevent melanoma is to protect your skin from UV damage by following the five sun-safe rules:
1. Seek shade.
2. Wear sun-protective clothing.
3. Wear a broad-brimmed hat.
4. Wear wrap-around sunglasses. Check the label to ensure they meet the Australian standard.
5. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 50+ every two hours and after swimming or exercise.
“What an incredible legacy for Michael and the thousands of other Australians who have passed away from melanoma,” James says.
Less than a decade ago, advanced melanoma was an almost certain death sentence, with patients rarely surviving more than a few months.
Today, world-class research has led to targeted therapies and immunotherapies – described as the “penicillin moment for cancer treatment” – as well as neoadjuvant (pre-surgery) immunotherapy.
Close to 60 per cent of advanced melanoma patients are now surviving and are essentially cured because of these treatments.
“It’s really reassuring to know that the survival rates are improving,” Belinda says.
The 2026 Melanoma March campaign helps fuel this critical research and the development of new treatments.
Professor Georgina Long, medical director at MIA, says, “Our dedicated, multi-disciplinary team at MIA remains focused on planning ahead with regards to what our next major change in practice needs to be to transform outcomes not only for melanoma patients, but for patients across all cancers.”
As families across the country take
steps this March, Belinda walks for her dad who loved surfing and fishing, who dreamed of retiring by the sea, who cheered passionately for the Maroons, and who was lost far too soon.
Each step is a reminder to check your skin – even the places you might never think to look.
While there is no official Sunshine Coast march event this year, locals can still take part through March Your Way, hosting their own walk or fundraising activity.
To register, donate or host your own March Your Way event, visit melanomamarch.org.au.
FAST FACTS
• Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer and Australia has the highest melanoma rates in the world
• One person is diagnosed with melanoma every 30 minutes and one person dies from the disease every six hours.
• Melanoma is the most common cancer affecting 20 to 39-yearold Australians.
• Close to 60 per cent of advanced melanoma patients are now surviving, essentially cured due to groundbreaking treatments.
James Economides at MM Sydney 2025
KAWANA CHAMBER CELEBRATES 40 YEARS STRONG
The Kawana Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated its 40th year at a special gathering at Kawana Waters Hotel where it all began. Panellists Kerry Ricketts, Tom McLean and Member for Kawana Jarrod Bleijie shared their insights and perspectives on the past, present and future of the chamber. The energy,
and
of the community made the morning memorable.
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publication that celebrated local people, achievements and organisations.
Buderim Chronicle became a fixture of community life.
Buderim MP Brent Mickelberg described Mr O’Flaherty in parliament as “the driving force behind the muchrespected community newspaper… (that) celebrated the people, the stories and the things that make Buderim great”.
His contribution extended far beyond publishing.
Mr O’Flaherty helped establish Bloomhill Cancer Care alongside other local leaders, was a long-time Rotary club member and Paul Harris Fellow, and served as president of the Buderim War Memorial Community Association and Sunshine FM 104.9 community radio.
In an online tribute to Mr O’Flaherty, a Buderim Foundation spokesperson described his impact across countless local organisations as “nothing short of inspirational”.
KEN’S LIFE WAS A CHRONICLE OF BUDERIM
Community service and good news were at the heart of everything publisher and Irish music advocate did. WORDS: Abbey Cannan.
Ken O’Flaherty, founder of the Buderim Chronicle and an icon of the Sunshine Coast’s Irish music community, has died aged 82.
For his wife Lois O’Flaherty, his death on February 27 is an immeasurable personal loss, shared by a community that cherished him.
“It’s not just my loss, it’s the loss of many people,” she says.
“He was loved by many.”
Mr O’Flaherty was best known locally as the driving force behind a community newspaper that was founded in 1997
NEW HOSPITALITY COURSE OFFERS JOB-READY SKILLS
STEPS has launched a free, nationally recognised SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality course in Caloundra to help people on the Sunshine Coast enter the region’s thriving food and wine industry.
Delivered at the STEPS Caloundra site through the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program, the course equips eligible participants with practical, job-ready skills to support local workforce demand.
STEPS CEO Cassie Stanley says the launch of the course responds to
on a simple but powerful philosophy.
“His motto was always to share good news,” Mrs O’Flaherty says.
“He didn’t want to be a newspaper that shared bad stories. He just wanted to bring the community together.”
Mr O’Flaherty was a proud advocate of Irish music, performing widely and supporting major acts.
When the couple moved to Buderim 30 years ago from Ipswich, Mr O’Flaherty quickly recognised the strength of the village’s community spirit.
With a background in newspapers, he saw an opportunity to create a
“Buderim’s community spirit is all the stronger because of Ken’s amazing contribution and the example he set on so many levels,” the spokesperson says.
From teaching junior football to leading ukulele sessions for seniors, Mr O’Flaherty was driven by a lifelong commitment to serving others.
“He was just born a giver,” Mrs O’Flaherty says. “It’s probably easier to write down the things he hasn’t done.”
Music was another defining thread in his life. The couple met in an Irish pub in 1996 – Lois the manager, Ken the musician. They married the same year and would have celebrated 30 years together in June.
Mr O’Flaherty performed Irish music during his earlier years.
“He was my husband, my soulmate and my best friend,” Mrs O’Flaherty says.
“He kept putting me on a pedestal … we supported each other.”
Mr O’Flaherty performed widely, supported major acts, travelled internationally and gave generously of
hospitality venues across the Sunshine Coast seeking reliable, trained staff.
“The Sunshine Coast hospitality sector is always looking for skilled new hires, especially with tourism continuing to boom,” Cassie says.
“This hospitality course gives jobseekers the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification and hands-on experience so they’re ready to confidently step into roles in cafes, restaurants, hotels and events.”
Participants will develop practical skills in customer service, workplace health and safety, food hygiene and effective teamwork,
his time – entertaining seniors in nursing homes, busking, teaching and staging fundraising concerts.
“It’s allowed him to do so many things that have brought joy to people through music,” Mrs O’Flaherty says.
“It’s been an endless journey through his music.”
In his final days, Mrs O’Flaherty says they were given a rare and precious gift: time to say goodbye.
“We had such an amazing journey in the last few days of his life – not too many people get to say goodbye to their soulmate,” she says.
“In the end, I had to allow him to go… and he went in peace.”
“I didn’t want St Patrick’s Day to slip by without Ken being celebrated”
A wake will be held on March 17 – St Patrick’s Day – as a fitting tribute to a man whose Irish heritage and musical spirit were central to his life.
“I didn’t want St Patrick’s Day to slip by without Ken being celebrated,” Mrs O’Flaherty says.
As the community prepares to honour him, Mrs O’Flaherty hopes people will carry forward the values he lived by.
“Just be kind to others,” she says.
“Give more than you take.
“It’s just sharing love and compassion for your fellow man.”
For Buderim, Mr O’Flaherty’s legacy will endure – in print, music and the many lives he touched.
A musical memorial celebrating Mr O’Flaherty’s life will be announced at a later date.
For funeral and wake details, contact Mrs O’Flaherty on 0477 135 043.
preparing them to work in real hospitality settings.
“Our STEPS team provides a supportive learning environment where participants feel encouraged and empowered every step of the way,” Cassie says.
To apply and find out more information about the course, including eligibility criteria and course dates, visit stepsgroup.com.au/hospitality or contact the team on 1300 131 965 and at customercare@stepsgroup.com.au.
The SEE program is funded by the Federal Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.
The late Ken O’Flaherty
are driving positive change for a sustainable future, I invite you to consider: how could the biosphere awards raise the profile of your cause and maximise your impact?”
Sunshine Coast Biosphere Community Advisory Group chair Anna Owen expects to see strong competition in the excellence awards.
BIOSPHERE CHAMPIONS
If you’re helping to create a more sustainable future in our region, now is the time to celebrate your work and boost your impact in the Sunshine Coast Biosphere Awards.
Nominations are now open for the annual excellence awards program, which seeks to recognise those driving positive change in our biosphere.
You can nominate yourself or another person, business, group or organisation for the excellence awards at the Sunshine Coast Biosphere Awards webpage.
Mayor Rosanna Natoli, who chairs the
Sunshine Coast Biosphere coordinating committee, says celebrating our sustainability champions will amplify their efforts and help them succeed.
“People are at the heart of our Sunshine Coast Biosphere,” Mayor Natoli says.
“These excellence awards showcase our region’s leaders, innovators, educators and movements and the contributions they make for a better future, inspiring others in turn.
“It’s a chance to truly recognise the amazing achievements in the north, south, east and west of our region. To those who
“Our biosphere continues to thrive because of the high calibre of sustainability leadership and the community-led action that drives it,”
Mrs Owen says.
“With so many exceptional initiatives emerging across our region, the competition for these awards will be incredibly strong – a true reflection of the Sunshine Coast Biosphere community.”
Nominations close on May 4.
Sunshine Coast Biosphere Awards 2026 categories
• Biosphere Ambassador
• Rising Biosphere Star
• Community Connection
• Healthy Planet
• Biosphere Business Leadership
• Knowledge Innovator. Nominees in any category demonstrating exceptional environmental contributions will be considered for the Froggie Award, supported by the Sunshine Coast Environment Council.
HOLIDAY PARK UPGRADES
A popular Sunshine Coast riverside holiday park is set to be expanded.
Ingenia Holidays Rivershore, on the banks of the Maroochy River at Diddillibah, is set to receive a $12million extension. Leading holiday park operator
Ingenia Holidays announced plans to introduce 80 new accommodation options, increasing the park’s offering to meet growing demand.
The development, which is scheduled to be completed later this year, will include 13 family safari tents, seven hideaway tents, four tiny homes and 56 ensuited powered sites. A 300sqm pool and new camp kitchen and barbecue area will be added.
Ingenia Holidays executive general manager – tourism Matthew Young says the expansion would enhance visitors’ experiences: “This investment reflects how Australians want to holiday today: outdoors, connected to nature, but without compromising on comfort.”
Mayor Rosanna Natoli and Biosphere Business of the Year 2025 recipient Shannon Lemanski
NEW STATUTORY AUTHORITY SET TO OVERSEE WATERWAYS
The state government is set to establish a Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority (SCWA) from July 1, through legislation introduced on March 4.
The independent statutory authority will oversee waterways from Pumicestone Passage to the Noosa River and Noosa Lakes, including the Mooloolah River and the Mooloolaba State Boat Harbour.
SCWA will be responsible for long-term marine planning, dredging and maintenance of declared channels, and the delivery and upkeep of essential marine infrastructure such as jetties and boat ramps.
“Properly looking after our waterways will give a boost to tourism operators, helping build a better lifestyle through a stronger economy,” Member for Caloundra Kendall Morton says.
Independent Member for Noosa Sandy Bolton has responded to the tabling of the bill, reiterating the need for genuine consultation with the Noosa community before any decisions affecting local waterways progress.
“Noosa has been seeking clear answers for a year-and-a-half about what the Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority will mean in practice and why Noosa was included without prior engagement,”
Ms Bolton says. “With the tabling of this bill, we are finally seeing the proposed functions and powers of the authority and what this could mean for our community.”
Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson says the SCWA would be a one-stop-shop to deliver trusted local knowledge for all water users.
Maritime Safety Queensland will remain the state’s maritime regulator, responsible for pollution management, safety compliance, education, enforcement and emergency response.
SOUTH AMERICAN GRAND ADVENTURE
Retirement living with that Maleny magic
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.
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“I would personally recommend anyone considering retirement living to take a close look at the lifestyle on offer
Sandy Bolton at Noosa River
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FROM THE MAYOR
From the hinterland to the coast, our indoor courts are full to the brim, and many people who want to play a sport are completely missing out.
That’s why Sunshine Coast Council has launched an online petition urging the Australian and Queensland governments to invest in a new 12-court indoor sports centre for the Coast.
I’m encouraging you to rally with us and help score the new indoor sports centre our fast-growing region needs.
Our community deserves modern, accessible indoor courts that allow locals to play the sport they love and become healthier and happier. This includes pickleball, basketball, netball, volleyball, futsal, padel and badminton.
Right now, our region simply doesn’t have the courts to keep up with demand. Indoor sport creates a shared space – a place where people of all ages come together, form friendships and feel a sense of belonging.
Please take a moment to sign the petition and help secure this much-needed facility.
You can show your support in under 30 seconds by visiting the website: sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/indoorsports.
Bye for now.
Everyone Belongs: Celebrating diversity through new voices and fresh festivities
Call-out for Coast newcomers to become volunteer mentees and celebrate Harmony Week
New voices, new celebrations and a growing sense of belonging are shaping the Sunshine Coast this year.
As our region becomes more diverse, Sunshine Coast Council is inviting newcomers to take part in two exciting opportunities designed to build a connected, liveable and thriving community.
The first is the chance to join the Multicultural Advisory Group (MAG) as one of two new volunteer mentees.
Rosanna Natoli, Mayor, Sunshine Coast Council.
This opportunity is open to people who have lived on the Coast for less than a year and identify as part of a
multicultural community. Mentees share their real experiences of settling into a new place, take part in bimonthly MAG meetings and receive support from experienced members.
Their insights help Council better understand the needs of newcomers and strengthen inclusion across the region.
The second opportunity is Harmony Week 2026, running from March 16 to 22.
This year’s theme: ‘Everyone Belongs on the Sunshine Coast’, celebrates the cultural traditions, stories and talents that make our region unique.
Community-led activities will
include workshops, storytelling, art, food experiences, sport, music, dance and conversation circles.
Mentees will also have the option to help co-design the 2026 Welcoming Week Picnic – one of the Coast’s most vibrant multicultural events.
Together, these initiatives will help newcomers build confidence, form connections and contribute to the place they now call home.
Visit sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au to see the full Harmony Week program of activities.
Expressions of Interest for MAG mentees close on March 23.
6 February to 22 March 2026
Caloundra Regional Gallery is pleased to present The Brothers Gruchy, a touring exhibition curated by Bundaberg Regional Galleries and toured by Museums & Galleries Queensland.
The Brothers Gruchy presents nine key artworks by acclaimed digital artists Tim and Mic Gruchy, which focus on the intersections of technological innovations with biological forms, human perception,
See what’s on at gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au Tues to Fri 10am-4pm, Sat to Sun 10am-2pm | 22 Omrah Ave, Caloundra
Finding magic in the familiar at Horizon Festival
The 2026 program offers an eclectic mix of entertainment, culture and fun, with events to suit a diverse variety of tastes and ages.
Creatives have two exciting opportunities to elevate their practice, with Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Grants and the Sunshine Coast National Art Prize now open for entries.
Local artists seeking support to develop new skills or bring an ambitious idea to life can apply for a RADF Grant, with up to $15,000 available for high-quality creative projects and professional development.
Free one-on-one consultations with a RADF officer are available online or at Sunshine Coast Council City Hall in Maroochydore until March 26 to help applicants shape their proposals.
Applications close on March 30.
The program is delivered in partnership with the Queensland Government to strengthen arts and culture across the Sunshine Coast.
Meanwhile, entries are also open for the Sunshine Coast National Art Prize: a prestigious acquisitive award celebrating exceptional contemporary 2D and new media practice from artists nationwide.
Finalists’ works will feature in a major exhibition, with the winning artwork joining the Sunshine Coast Art Collection. Entries close on May 10.
Visit Council’s website for more details on both opportunities.
Horizon Festival returns from May 1–10, once again taking the familiar places we think we know and shifting them, just a little, so we notice something new.
Maybe it’s standing at Kings Beach as the sun goes down, surrounded by families, teenagers, retirees and locals who’ve lived here forever, all gathering for the Opening Night Party.
Or maybe it’s the way Coolum feels different during Yauar Warai Wandi, when ceremony, dance and song honour deep connections to Country that stretch far beyond the coastline beneath our feet.
Across 10 days, Horizon threads moments like these together – sometimes
loud and electric, sometimes quiet and reflective. A dance work born on the international stage, powerful contemporary performances filling the Old Ambulance Station with stories of identity and resilience. An immersive dining experience in Maleny that turns native ingredients and rainforest air into something unforgettable.
And then there are the small, joy-filled moments: live music in the park, the
Mark your calendars for Friday, March 20, as schools across the Sunshine Coast get ready to celebrate National Ride2School Day.
Families are encouraged to jump on their bikes and scooters and join thousands of students choosing an active, energising start to the day.
Riding to school helps children build healthy habits, boosts confidence and independence, and supports
outdoor movie night where kids pet farm animals before the film Babe begins, or the festival’s final day when everyone –from tiny dancers to seasoned two-steppers – finds a rhythm at Horizon Dance Hall.
After a decade, Horizon Festival continues to lean into what makes this region home – and you’re invited. Explore the full program at horizonfestival.com.au.
better concentration in the classroom. It reduces traffic congestion around school gates and contributes to safer, calmer school zones.
Many Sunshine Coast schools will be hosting morning activities and group rides, making it the ideal opportunity for families to try a new routine and enjoy the benefits together.
Visit Council’s website for more details.
Yauar Warai Wandi
Previously supported artist Ben Tupas and his work Flooded Mall Pieta
Family film night
The Butterfly Who Flew into a Rave
Orchid society show
Glasshouse Orchid Society celebrates 50 years with its inaugural Autumn Show on April 11, from 8am–4pm. The venue is Glasshouse Community Hall at 8 Coonowrin Road, Glass House Mountains. With free entry, visitors can enjoy stunning blooms from passionate growers and plants for sale. Visit glasshouseorchids.com.au
Alpha Marriage Course
Alpha Marriage Course begins on April 30,
running through to June 11, at Goodlife Community Centre, 100 Buderim Pines Drive, Buderim. This is not counselling or awkward group sharing – just a date night with purpose. Over seven weeks, enjoy dessert, drinks and private time together, plus expert input and a couple’s journal. Sessions start at 7pm sharp. Register at admin@payens.net.
Tennis club turns 50
Maroochydore Tennis Club celebrates its 50th anniversary with an open day on April 15 from 11.30am at the corner of Beach Parade and Fifth Avenue, Cotton Tree. Formed in 1976 with two dirt courts, the club now boasts seven courts, an expanded clubhouse and pro shop. All are welcome to play. Contact Richard Bishop on 2011bish@ gmail.com or 0416 097 835.
Kawana Seniors gather
Kawana Senior Citizens Club meets every Thursday from 9.30am-12.30pm at Kawana Community Hall, Nanyima Street, Buddina. Seniors aged 50 and over are welcome for music, morning tea, Hoy, bingo and lucky door prizes. Cost is $10 per visit, with a yearly membership of $10. Contact Carolyn 0412 364 084 or Selima on 0429 161 459.
Public speaking workshop Humour’Us Toastmasters will host a
one-day Art of Public Speaking workshop on March 28 at Chancellors Tavern, 20 Chancellor Village Boulevard, Sippy Downs. Registration is at 9.45am, with the workshop from 10.15am-4.30pm. Gain practical tips on storytelling, speech structure, body language and voice modulation in a supportive environment. Cost is $125 per person. Buy or BYO lunch. Contact Rana Jewell on 0408 510 001.
Happy Yarners meet
Happy Yarners knitting and crochet group meets every Monday from 7-9pm at North Street, Caloundra (Caloundra Arts and Crafts Centre). Enjoy social interaction in a relaxing session and learn new skills in a welcoming environment. Experienced knitters, crocheters and beginners are all invited to join this friendly community group. Contact Linda on 0416 230 850.
Country music concert
Yandina Country Music welcomes Cowboy Rock to its March 29 concert at the Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Road. Doors open at 10am, with the show at 11am. Enjoy local artists, a house band, raffle and door prizes, plus free tea and coffee. BYO lunch. Entry is $15 and members $10.
Irish genealogy morning tea
Genealogy Sunshine Coast will host a
St Patrick’s Day Coffee and Chat on March 17 at 10am in Petrie Park Road, Nambour, opposite the aquatic centre. Enjoy an Irish-themed morning tea and fun activities. For details, call 5329 2315. Thank you to all who attended the recent Discovery Day.
Headland Pacific Bowls events
Headland Pacific Bowls Club will host its Car Boot Sale on March 15, from 8-11.30am, at 1 Syd Lingard Drive, Buderim. Upcoming events include: a bingo afternoon on March 17 (then the third Tuesday of each month) for $20pp –RSVP to Dawn on 5478 0400; and trivia afternoon on the first Tuesday of the month from 1pm. Email Club.hpbowls@gmail.com or text 0431 994 932.
Coast flash mob
Peter Foley is organising a volunteer flash mob and is seeking musicians, singers, theatre performers, dancers and rap artists of all ages and abilities. This inclusive community event welcomes everyone interested in participating. Email ridgewoodroad4@yahoo.com.au.
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Cr Terry Landsberg Division 2
Free parking returns
It’s great to share some positive news for our Caloundra community this month, after free parking returned to the CBD on March 2.
This supports local businesses and makes it easier for residents and visitors to enjoy everything our town centre has to offer.
We encourage everyone to make the most of it.
Shop local, stay longer (two-hour parking limits still apply) and enjoy Caloundra at its best.
Community projects begin Across Division 2, we’re seeing important community projects get underway.
At Jensen Park in Golden Beach, works will begin to improve the Coastal Pathway link.
At the Central Sports Complex, upgrades to parking facilities will soon commence.
These improvements will make access safer and more efficient for the Bridge Club, Croquet Club, Mallet Club and Girl Guides attendees and visitors.
Over at Moffat Beach, the formalisation of the car park at Kingsford Smith Parade is underway and reconstruction of the seawall is progressing.
We want to reassure everyone that Moffat Beach and all local businesses remain open throughout the works.
You can still grab your morning coffee, browse the shops, enjoy a picnic or check the surf.
It could be a great opportunity to ride your bike or jump on the bus with the 50-cent fares.
Thank you for your patience, with this challenging construction site. Events fill the calendar We’re gearing up for a big calendar of events.
The popular Pa and Ma Bendall Surfing Memorial returns from April 3-5, followed by the Gymnastics Queensland State Championships from April 5-10 at Caloundra Indoor Stadium.
And on April 25, our community will come together for the Anzac Day Dawn Service at Kings Beach Amphitheatre for a significant moment of remembrance and reflection.
20 - 29 MARCH
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
Set in post-war Italy, this reimagined
The Taming of the Shrew unfolds as a Mafia comedy. Verona is ruled by powerful families where marriage is business and reputation is currency. Bianca has suitors, but her sister Katherina blocks the path. Petruchio, a bold outsider, meets Kate head-on. A fast-paced clash of wit and pride follows, blending slapstick, dry humour and playful irony while quietly probing power and partnership.
When: Friday, March 20, to Sunday, March 29, with evening and matinee shows. Where: Coolum Civic Centre, 2-4 Park Road, Coolum Beach.
Tickets: $25-$30, via trybooking.com/ events/landing/1533398
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There’s loads to explore and plenty to do on the Coast. Pop these fun events into your diary so you don’t miss out.
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CHEERS TO 30 YEARS
University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) is marking three decades with Cheers to 30 Years: a free community celebration. The outdoor event features live music from local acts, food trucks serving everything from tacos to poutine, and drinks on the lawn from a licensed bar to celebrate the uni’s 30-year journey. Free parking and accessibility options are available.
When: Friday, March 13, 5-8pm.
Where: UniSC, 90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs.
Tickets: Free event. Register via unisc.edu. au/community/anniversary/events/ cheers-to-30-years
15 MARCH
OCEAN ALLEY – LOVE BALLOON TOUR
SummerSalt brings Ocean Alley to stages around Australia for the AUS Coastal 2026 tour. The line-up also features Skegss, Allah-Las, Babe Rainbow, Mid Drift, Le Shiv and Seaside. Expect an afternoon and evening of live music in an outdoor setting, with food and drinks available for purchase. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring hats, sunscreen and picnic rugs. Suitable for music fans of all ages.
When: Sunday, March 15, noon-9pm. Where: Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina. Tickets: $122.26-$183.43, via summersaltmusic.com.au/event/ sunshine-coast-qld/722/overview
19 MARCH
RHUMBA MAMA
Acclaimed bassist and arranger Peter Walters presents Rhumba Mama: a Latin jazz–themed performance built on rhythm and improvisation. The program features new interpretations of songs by Joe Jackson, Steely Dan and Sting, alongside Latin standards. When: Thursday, March 19, 6-9pm. Where: The Presynct, 15 Ann Street, Nambour.
Tickets: From $20, via thepresynct. com.au/whats-on
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HERBS OF THE AMAZON
Explore the cultural origins of Amazonian herbs and their links to everyday Australian products. This interactive workshop invites participants to see, touch and smell raw herbs while learning how they grow, their traditional uses and cultural significance. The workshop celebrates cultural heritage and encourages curiosity in Harmony Week. When: Thursday, March 19, 10.30am-noon. Where: Coolum Civic Centre, 2-4 Park Street, Coolum Beach.
Tickets: Free event. Register via events. humanitix.com/herbs-of-the-amazon
MARCH
HARMONY WEEK COMMUNITY CHOIR
Join the Vocal Kin choir (previously known as New World Rhythm choir) for an uplifting performance celebrating unity through music. Enjoy harmonythemed songs performed from the porch of the Woombye School of Arts, with space for the community to gather and listen. This joyful half-hour musical experience promotes connection, belonging and celebration through the shared language of song. Bring a chair if required.
When: Wednesday, March 18, 6.30-7pm
Where: Woombye School of Arts, Hill Street, Woombye.
Gig guide
FRIDAY, MARCH 13
Georgia Scarlett, The Presynct, Nambour, 6pm
Two Worlds Collided, Eumundi Brewery, 7.30pm
Models, Norton Music Factory, Caloundra West, 7pm
Purple Martini, Maroochy RSL, 7pm
Marty Sima, Caloundra Power Boat Club, 7pm
Andrew Redford, Alex Surf Club, 4.30pm
DJ Willie Pake, Beerwah Hotel, 8.30pm
Billy Guy, Cooroy RSL, 6pm
Kerri O’Keefe, Caloundra RSL, 3.30pm
Sounds Like Michael, Maroochy Surf Club, 7.30pm
Liam Cougan, Kings Beach Surf Club, 5pm.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
Celtic Thunder, The Events Centre, Caloundra, 7.30pm
PUNK Smorgasbord, The Presynct, 6pm
Baby Animals, Kings Beach Tavern, 8pm
DriveTime Duo, Maroochy RSL, 7pm
dRAMA qUEEN, Caloundra Power Boat Club, 7pm
Ria Ritchie, Alex Surf Club, 4.30pm
Captain Acoustic, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm
Destinys Plan, Maroochy Surf Club, 7.30pm
David Lee, Kings Beach Surf Club, 5pm.
SUNDAY, MARCH 15
Ocean Alley and supports, Sunshine Coast Stadium, Bokarina, noon
Mikara, Maroochy RSL, 3.30pm
Simon CoBalt, Caloundra Power Boat Club, 1.30pm
Brian Carlon, Alex Surf Club, 1pm
Tom Weber, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 2pm
Craig Madden Duo, Kings Beach Surf Club, 4pm.
IFLYING BY THE SEAT OF MY PANTS
Ashley Robinson remembers a time when he literally had to hit the tarmac running, when he was in charge at the Coast’s fledgling airport.
read this the other day on the Sunshine Coast News website and it caught my attention: tourism, business and government representatives have attended a key forum to discuss the growth of the Sunshine Coast Airport and its impact on the region.
The forum was about future expansion of our airport. Now, I was a bit puzzled that the mayor never sent me an invitation as I could have really had an input – particularly on where we have come in 50 years.
You may not know this, but I was a former airport manager of the then Maroochy Airport. I could have critiqued the current CEO’s job description to what mine was then. I bet he doesn’t have a job description that looked like mine did in 1976.
Air traffic control was a major part of my job. The pilot would radio in, I would look out the window at the sock and guess what the wind speed was, look into the sky and estimate how high the ceiling level was if it was cloudy and basically say, ‘Good luck’. I was the firefighter if a plane crashed, as there was just a garden hose and one fire extinguisher – luckily no crashes. I did all
the check-ins and all the announcements, and ticketing if need be. On days of full flights, I’d actually weigh the passengers as well as their bags, which was an interesting exercise. I had to handle all freight movement as well – mostly strawberries (and most of that made it on the plane).
My least-favourite job was lost baggage. Obviously it was my fault when some pompous Victorian found out their bag never made it to Maroochy. I had to constantly remind them that abusing me was not helping to get their bag back.
Did I mention there was only one flight a day but two on the holidays, which used to push my anxiety levels up a bit as it was double the work. Did I also mention my ‘manager’ position had a staff of one: me.
We had bus contractors Henry and John – great blokes, and there was Pat Hughes who was really running the show by doing the catering and refuelling.
The airport has come a very long way in 50 years and hopefully they will be planning now to keep moving in the right direction.
I’ll keep sitting by the post box, waiting for my invite to the next airport expansion meeting.
PASSING THE BUCK IS AN ART FORM
Jane Stephens just wants someone to do something when a problem arises in the service industry, but finds herself shuffled from pillar to post.
How much do we really know about who is responsible for what when we need help with a service? Not much.
What is the right pathway to take? Search me. Is it clearly signposted? No – it is as clear as mud.
When trouble strikes, ‘someone else’ is seemingly always the right person to talk to.
I recently had a problem with the household internet connection and called our provider.
When I eventually spoke to a real person, after I endured the compulsory identity inquisition, I was told the problem was likely with NBN, itself, and that I should contact them. The telco person said they were not responsible and NBN was, despite our hard-earned dollars going to the telco to provide us with a service and look after us.
Sadly, this is not the only example of shoving and shunting.
I spotted a water leak in a park and called Sunshine Coast Council. They said to call Unitywater, who told me to call the council. And all the while, the water gushed.
A call to Queensland Transport about a persistently late bus was met with blame assigned to the bus operator Kenetic and
Jane
is a UniSC
council maintenance operations. Because buses run on roads that are federal (highways), state (main) and local, who can say why these particular wheels were not going round as they should have? I was left confused – and with no promise of improved timekeeping going forward.
The council issues parking tickets but if you don’t pay them, you face court: a state government apparatus.
Some lowlife used my bank card number to book a very nice hotel room in New York, so I called my bank. After eventually reaching a real person, I blurted out my story in brief, only to be told that this was the wrong section and I would be put through to someone else.
I blabbed it all again, but because the transaction had already been cleared, I was told I needed to speak to another person in another section.
I just wanted my money back, but for a while, all I got was the chance to repeat my tale of woe.
For all the processes and procedures in place in government and corporate land, when things go awry, be ready for more swapping and passing than in an NRL game.
The opinions expressed are those of the authors. These are not the views of My Weekly Preview publishers.
Dr
Stephens
journalism lecturer, media commentator and writer.
Ashley Robinson is Mets Caloundra CEO, chairman of Thunder Netball and a lifetime Sunshine Coast resident.
HOW AUST GDP IS FARING
The economy is in good shape – Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose a solid 0.8 per cent quarter on quarter (QoQ) in Quarter (Q) 4, in line with market and RBA estimates, to be 2.6 per cent higher year on year (YoY).
A set of upward revisions to prior quarters drove a beat here. This is the strongest annual rise in GDP since Q1, 2023. Household consumption was weaker than we had expected in the quarter, though this is largely explained by a larger-thanexpected fall in electricity consumption, down 9.5 per cent QoQ (government subsidies detract from household consumption), and a 4.6 per cent decline in vehicles sales.
Most sectors added to quarterly growth. Household consumption added 0.1ppt, inventories +0.4ppt (after a 0.5ppts detraction in Q3), public demand +0.3ppt, ownership transfer costs 0.1ppt, while dwelling investment and business investment were broadly flat. Net trade was the only detractor with -0.1ppt for the quarter.
The fundamentals from within the National Accounts are supportive of ongoing economic growth. Household incomes are rising strongly and savings continue to lift (supportive of future consumption). This suggests households will remain resilient to higher interest rates. Our initial assessment suggests stronger
growth in consumption is likely, based on the growth in incomes.
GDP per capita lifted 0.4 per cent QoQ to be +0.9 per cent YoY. While productivity disappointed, relative to our expectations, being flat in the quarter, it still lifted 1 per cent higher YoY. Productivity remains just 1 per cent higher than 2019 levels.
Economic growth is increasingly private sector-led. GDP growth, excluding the public sector, rose 2.6 per cent YoY, from 2.3 per cent in Q3 and -0.3 per cent one year prior. Indeed, public demand growth has slowed materially to 2.4 per cent YoY from 5.2 per cent a year prior. Government consumption growth has normalised to 3.3 per cent YoY, while investment has declined over the year by -0.9 per cent. Mixed news for the RBA – There’s a mixed picture in the National Accounts for the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), but we don’t think this is the smoking gun to push it to hike in March, notwithstanding Governor Michelle Bullock’s recent warnings and the impacts of the Middle East conflict.
The encouraging news is the moderation in nominal unit labour cost growth to 3.1 per cent from 5 per cent. This is the lowest since 2020 and a (rare) downside miss to the RBA’s implied forecast of ~3.7 per cent. In part, this is base effects, and we are conscious of quarter-to-quarter volatility. Nonetheless, the RBA will welcome the news.
The challenging news is that stronger annual growth means a more positive, and expanding, output gap. Our own estimate shows the output gap expanding from +0.3 per cent to +0.8 per cent. Moreover, household income and savings data gives us a more positive outlook for consumption.
Jake Brown is an authorised representative (No. 1272311) of Ord Minnett Ltd, AFS licence 237121. Jake can be reached on 5430 4444 or at jbrown@ords.com.au.
Where do you live? Maroochydore. Tell us about your family? Our family moved here from Toowoomba three years ago. My wife Vanessa is a mortgage broker in our QPF Sunshine Coast office. Our son Lachlan finished Year 12 on the Coast and is in the US at college playing soccer. Our daughter Addison just started Year 7 and has turned me into a ‘Dance Dad’. One little black pug, Toby, rounds out the family. Favourite location on the Coast? We love the beach. We are lucky with how many great beaches there are here on the Coast. We love our local café Flinders Lane and restaurants such as Bask at Peregian, Market Bistro and Paradise Arcade for some awesome Mexican. Plus, we have some of the great golf courses: Headland, Twin Waters, Palmer Coolum, Mount Coolum, Maleny. So many options!
Which local person inspires you? Sam Parker, of Grab Life by the Balls. Sam does brilliant work in the community for men’s health and is just an all-round good human.
Favourite local business? Sunshine Coast Sourdough Co – the best sourdough on the Coast. It was great to see it grow from the original shop to the new one.
Best thing about living on the Coast? The lifestyle, the beaches, the vibe, the climate, the people. Coming from Toowoomba, we even love the Coast winters.
How long have you been a Chamber member? About October 2025, but I have been around events for a couple of years.
BECOME A MEMBER
Call: 5370 1702 or visit: maroochy.org
Luke Stenhouse
What’s the best thing about being a Chamber member? Coffee+Connect, although all the events are great. It is great speaking to different businesses and learning more about what is going on in the business community.
Favourite ChamberCast with the President and Pep? We attended the Coffee+Connect at Lookout7, Warana, and loved what Dr Leon Stensholm was doing for youth. Favourite Chamber event? Lookout7. Walking into that space blew us away. You would never have known it was there and what they do for our young kids who need a hand was amazing. It was so well set up, and we could see how kids would see it as a safe place.
How can the Coast be improved? Traffic flow and transport. We are growing quickly and we need to address some transport issues to make it easier to get around. What excites you about the future of our region? It’s great to see more industry coming to the region, especially in the manufacturing space. It gives people more employment opportunities and it is exciting to see some of the new technology that comes with it. In my finance role, I love being able to play a small part in supporting local businesses growth.
Favourite holiday destination? We love New Zealand (I am biased for the golf courses), but have Italy on our bucket list. In Australia, we love Melbourne: great food and so much to do down there.
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In January, I had the extraordinary privilege of travelling to ‘The White Continent’ (and my 7th continent), aboard Viking Polaris: a ship purposely built for expeditions.
The journey began with a charter flight from the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires to the edge of the world – Ushuaia.
Stepping aboard Viking Polaris felt like stepping into a world where luxury and exploration coexist effortlessly. Viking has perfected a kind of understated elegance: thoughtful, refined and never flashy. My suite became my sanctuary for the voyage: spacious, beautifully appointed,
and cleverly designed for the realities of polar travel. Small touches made a big difference – the warming, vented drying cupboard (a true hero after zodiac excursions), the ever-ready Nespresso machine, heated bathroom floor and the Swarovski binoculars waiting to reveal distant glaciers, breaching whales and the endless choreography of seabirds.
Beyond the suite, the ship’s wellness spaces quickly became favourites. The Polaris boasts a superb day spa complete with a heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room and even an invigorating ice room – an experience that feels perfectly at
home in the polar environment. I indulged in a blissful massage and a rejuvenating facial, both of which felt like the ideal counterbalance to the crisp Antarctic air. For those keen to stay active, the well-equipped gym offered the chance to unwind or power up between excursions.
Around every corner, the ship offered spaces that invited you to slow down and simply take it all in. The Living Room – a beautiful open space with panoramic windows, leather couches, and jigsaw tables – was great for a coffee or tea while watching the scenery going by. The Hide is a funky bar tucked away in the bow, on Deck 1, where you can enjoy a drink while listening to members of the expedition team share stories, and the Explorer’s Lounge was a favourite for pre-dinner drinks with panoramic views.
The food was spectacular onboard with several dining options. At the World Cafe, choose your steak and have it grilled to your liking, enjoy fresh sushi and seafood or the specials of the day.
Manfredi’s Italian restaurant was beautiful and at no extra cost.
Viking Polaris offers a variety of activities – from landings to observe the cute penguins and seals, to exploratory rides on special-ops boats, to kayaking among icebergs with a chance to paddle
by penguins, and scenic zodiac cruising spotting whales. For the adventurous, there are two submarines onboard.
For an additional cost, you can experience Antarctica from below. I joined the science research team and assisted in gathering scientific data, and enjoyed a watercolour painting session.
And the views! Well, Antarctica does not do anything halfway. It is better than you can ever imagine. Travel has a way of shifting your perspective, but Antarctica feels like it recalibrates something deeper. Perhaps it’s the scale, the silence or simply the humbling reminder there are still corners of the world that are beautifully untouched.
For me, this journey was a rare blend of adventure and indulgence – proof that you can seek the ends of the Earth without sacrificing comfort. Viking Polaris made that possible, turning one of the world’s most remote destinations into one of my most treasured experiences.
Viking will be at our Luxury Travel Showcase on March 21 at Maroochydore RSL if you want to discover more.
WORDS: Therese Playford, owner, Travel Associates Caloundra and Mountain Creek
Call Travel Associates Caloundra on 1300 212 896 and Travel Associates Mountain Creek on 1300 667 603.
When experience counts.
TRAVEL SHOWCASE
Saturday 21st March 9am to 2pm
Maroochy RSL Club, 105 Memorial Ave, Maroochydore
Explore the extraordinary with us at the Travel Associates Luxury Travel Showcase. Be inspired by travel ideas from 25+ incredible suppliers, enjoy short presentations from over 15 suppliers. Chat one on one with our expert travel advisors, and in go in the draw to win some fantastic prizes.
RICHER COLOURS
After months of bright whites and breezy neutrals, many people start introducing colour again as autumn approaches. The 2026 Dulux Colour Forecast reflects that shift. One of its three palettes, Evoke, focuses on warmer tones such as blush pinks, burnt orange and gold, paired with deeper shades that add depth to a room. The palette is perfect for autumn interiors as it leans toward spaces that feel personal and expressive rather than minimal. The palette also connects with a growing interest in nostalgic interiors - sometimes described as ‘nana chic’where rooms are filled with character rather than carefully matched pieces. Lighter shades such as Dulux Baked Clay, Magic Melon and Germania sit comfortably alongside darker colours like Misty Grape, Wink and Red Jacks. Even small touches can bring this look in. Think painted furniture, coloured ceramics or a feature wall.
AUTUMN REFRESH
In southeast Queensland, autumn styling isn’t about heavy layers and wintery décor. Here, we take a more subtle approach – a change of colour, more soft textures and textiles.
NATURAL TEXTURES
The pink Portico vase from Kas Australia. Visit the website for local stockists.
Throws over the sofa, linen cushions in deeper tones or a textured rug in the living room can change how a space feels without altering the overall design. Timber, woven fibres and natural materials are popular not only in autumn, but through winter and spring. TIP: Because the climate is still mild, lighter fabrics work best. Linen, cotton and lightweight wool offer comfort without making a room feel heavy.
Image: Dulux Colour Forecast 2026 autumn/winter seasonal release
- Evoke palette. Styling: Bree Banfield. Photographer: Lisa Cohen
The Infinite Twill rug from Domayne will add natural texture to a room. It’s crafted from a blend of wool and polyester.
REFINING OUTDOOR SPACES
ON-TREND: PATTERNS
After several years dominated by pared-back styling, pattern is slowly making a comeback. This autumn it’s appearing in gentle ways. You can introduce print through cushions, heritage-style wallpaper in a powder room, or decorative tiles in the kitchen splashback. Florals and classic prints are popular, adding personality without overwhelming the space. Pictured is the Woodland Walk Chestnut Tree wallpaper, which is available from Ivory T Wallpaper Australia. The watercolour painted and pencil pattern is delicate and is a modern interpretation of traditional patterned wallpaper.
SEASONAL GARDENING
Autumn is one of the best times of year to get things growing. The summer heat begins to ease, but the soil still holds warmth, helping new plants establish quickly.
• Leafy greens thrive during this period. Lettuce, rocket, spinach and Asian greens grow well in the milder temperatures, while herbs such as parsley, coriander and chives are easy additions to a kitchen garden.
Small styling changes can change the mood of a patio or outdoor kitchen area without replacing furniture. The first step is to add fabrics. Cushions in rust, clay or deep green tones echo the colours of the season while still working with the lighter palette common in coastal homes. A textured outdoor rug or woven throw over a bench seat can make the space feel more inviting – a throw is also practical. When it comes to lighting and creating the right atmosphere, lanterns and soft festoon lighting add warmth.
Even simple touches such as terracotta pots, seasonal flowers or a bowl of citrus from the garden can bring colour and life to an outdoor table.
• Garden beds often benefit from a tidy-up. Remove old plants, dig through compost or organic fertiliser and refresh the mulch to help hold moisture in the soil.
• This is also a good time to add colour to your garden beds. Marigolds, alyssum and pansies bring life back to garden beds as the season shifts.
• For smaller spaces, herbs and leafy greens grow well in pots on balconies or patios.
• As the weather cools, water plants heavily but less often. It encourages stronger roots and helps plants cope with the change in season.
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9 AWOL (7)
10 Odd; unsettling (7)
11 Weighty (6)
12 Most grubby (8)
14 Bob Dylan song, It – Me Babe (3’1)
15 Peculiar (10)
18 Stopping over (10)
20 Bean curd product (4)
23 Ultimate prizes (8)
24 Willing sacrifice (6)
26 Cream-filled pastries (7)
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8 Burial chamber (5)
13 Put into a trance (10)
16 Saves up, – away (9)
17 Mettle (coll) (8)
19 Playful (7)
21 Result (7)
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23 Taunts (5)
25 John Coltrane’s genre (4)
HOROSCOPES
ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 19)
The sun shifts into Aries, it’s the Equinox, and lucky Jupiter trines Mars (your ruling planet). So, this week’s astrology is all about celebrating your individuality, maintaining your equilibrium, and pursuing your dreams with courage and confidence.
LEO (JULY 23 - AUG 22)
The sun (your ruling planet), new moon, Mars and Mercury (which finally turns direct) activate your money-from-others zone. So –over the next few months – you could receive a boost to your bank balance via a gift, pay rise, work bonus or bumper tax return.
SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 - DEC 21)
Mercury finally goes direct in your home zone, plus Jupiter and the new moon also activate your family sector. So, it’s a wonderful week for domestic matters, as a project or relationship that’s been dormant (or going backwards) finally starts moving forwards.
QUIZ
1. Which Disney movie features the character Baloo?
TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20)
With four planets transiting through Pisces (including the new moon), being flexible is the key to a successful week. If you are too stubborn and unyielding in your opinions, then others will just stop listening to what you have to say.
VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22)
The buzz word is ‘connection’, as Mercury (your patron planet) finally moves forward in your partnership zone. So, expect daily communication and social interaction to gradually improve. The Mars/Jupiter trine is also wonderful for relationships.
CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19)
A partnership should gradually improve, as lucky Jupiter jumps through your relationship zone (until June 30). The more proactive you are about communicating, the better. Thursday’s new moon lights up your conversation zone.
GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 20)
It’s a good week for Geminis. After three weeks in retrograde mode, Mercury (your patron planet) starts moving forward – yeah! So, plans, projects and relationships that have been stalled and stymied should gradually start to pick up pace, particularly at work.
LIBRA (SEP 23 - OCT 22)
This week the sun, new moon, Mars and Mercury (going direct) all activate your daily routine and wellbeing zones, so it’s time to get motivated and get moving! To set up a more streamlined work routine. To reboot your exercise program. To plan nutritious meals.
AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18)
The new moon and Mercury (moving forwards) shine a spotlight on financial matters. Do you need to let go of attitudes that have passed their used-by date? With Mars also activating your money zone, be careful your main entertainment isn’t shopping.
CANCER (JUNE 21 - JULY 22)
With the sun, new moon, Mars and retrograde Mercury in your wanderlust zone, many crabs will be feeling cooped up, housebound and a bit stir-crazy. Thank goodness Mercury moves forwards on Friday night/Saturday morning.
SCORPIO (OCT 23 - NOV 21)
The focus is on entertainment and friendship, as the planets activate your creativity and social activity zones. And Mercury moves forward (on Friday night/Saturday morning) so the weekend is a good time to plan a party, book a massage or attend a concert.
PISCES (FEB 19 - MAR 20)
The sun, new moon, Mercury and Mars are all visiting your sign, so strive to be more proactive about pursuing your creative goals. No procrastinating, Pisces! It’s also the Equinox (when day and night are of equal length) which favours meditation.
STARE WORD STEP
2. How many players are on each team in a game of field hockey?
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.
THINK
3. Where was Freddie Mercury born?
4. Which band released the album Everybody Scream in 2025?
5. What is the title of the sequel to the TV series Full House?
6. In what year did the Black Monday stock market crash occur?
7. By 2026, 30 years after the franchise first launched, how many Pokémon have been listed in the Pokédex?
8. What is the highest peak outside of Asia?
9. Alyson Hannigan played which character in Buffy the Vampire Slayer?
10. What is the title of Matthew Perry’s (pictured) 2022 memoir?
PROPERTY
PREVIEW
ELEVATE FAMILY LIFE WITH COASTAL VIEWS
BOUTIQUE ESTATE IN BEACH TOWN SPARKS INTEREST
Sunshine Coast locals snap up ‘super-sized’ blocks for coastal views and lifestyle close to urban hub. Words: Steele Taylor
Premium blocks perched on the hillside of a Sunshine Coast beach town are drawing strong demand from buyers chasing coastal properties.
Large sites are being released within Coolum Horizons at Coolum Beach, where more than half of the 27 lots have been sold or are under contract.
The estate website highlights the area’s appeal, citing “space, privacy and an unbeatable location”.
“Surrounded by natural beauty and just minutes from pristine surf beaches, local schools, cafés and shopping precincts, Coolum Horizons delivers the lifestyle so many seek and so few find,” it says.
“With uninterrupted hinterland views and a position in a tightly held coastal enclave, Coolum Horizons offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the perfect balance of tranquillity, convenience and future growth potential.”
One Agency Coolum agent Peter Ware says the estate is a vision realised by owner/developer and renowned Melbourne architect Dale Fisher.
“(Mr Fisher) has always wanted to do
something very special with this magnificent piece of land in the heart of Coolum,” Mr Ware says.
“He opted for quality rather than quantity, with super-sized blocks ranging from 1500sqm to over 2300sqm. So, even the smallest block sizes are still three times larger than most residential blocks.”
Prices range from $955,000 to
$1.35 million. Mr Ware says most of the sites have been sold to Sunshine Coast residents.
A blog on the estate website states that coastal blocks are highly sought after but hard to come by.
“The Sunshine Coast property market continues to be one of Australia’s strongest lifestyle-driven growth regions heading into 2026,” the blog says.
“Population growth, infrastructure investment and limited coastal land supply are reshaping buyer demand across the region.
“Median house prices on the Sunshine Coast have increased by more than 76 per cent over five years, (and) demand continues to be fuelled by interstate migration, especially from buyers in Sydney and Melbourne.
“There’s a critical shortage of large, coastal blocks, which increases their scarcity and long-term value.”
“Locals, knowing the real estate market so well, have been the first to acknowledge the excellent value and a unique, never-to-be-repeated opportunity to secure a large residential homesite so close to Coolum Esplanade and the beach,” he says. Buyers have also come from Melbourne and Brisbane.
Meanwhile, a report by property experts REA Group and PropTrack, released in February, revealed that regional Queensland properties have hit a new peak. They’re up 9.7 per cent over the month to sit 13.4 per cent higher than a year ago.
AUCTION RESULTS
The easiest way to check out Sunshine Coast auction results.
11 WATSON STREET, CURRIMUNDI
SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $8,125,000
4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car
Next Property Group, Richard Scrivener, 0416 799 188
1206/7 VENNING STREET, MOOLOOLABA
SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,700,000
2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car
Define Property, Jordan Barden, 0422 990 824
12 ALFRISTON DRIVE, BUDERIM
SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,610,000
3 bed, 3 bath, 2 car
Ray White Buderim, Zoe Byrne, 0409 333 881
9/4 AERODROME ROAD, MAROOCHYDORE
Sold prior to auction for $785,000
2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car
Ray White Maroochydore, Niall Molly, 0448 954 272
29/81 BIRTINYA BOULEVARD, BIRTINYA
Offers over $1,000,000
3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car
Ray White Kawana Waters, Justin Wijaya, 0479 135 990
19 HEADLAND DRIVE, BIRTINYA
SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $2,500,000
4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car
Ray White Kawana Waters, Justin Wijaya, 0479 135 990
7 BRAE COURT, BUDERIM
SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,135,000
4 bed, 2 bath, 1 car
Ray White Buderim, Gregory Ward, 0497 659 029, Teale Ring 0422 700 980
7/30 TOLMAN COURT, MAROOCHYDORE
SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $897,000
3 Bed, 2 bath, 2 Car
Ray White Maroochydore, Hayden Kehoe, 0478 555 873
6 MINTI STREET, MAROOCHYDORE
SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,065,000
3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car
Ray White Buderim, Greg Turnbull, 0449 455 574, Grave Coller, 0432 628 037
5/14 -16 RIVER ESPLANADE, MOOLOOLABA
Sold prior to auction for $855,000
2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car
Ray White Maroochydore, Max Luo, 0406 817 861, Evelina Jutbauge, 0422 952 846
15 ANDREW AVENUE, LITTLE MOUNTAIN
Sold prior to auction for $1,093,000
4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car
Ray White Caloundra, Donna Sheen, 0431 412 599
15/30 MINCHINTON STREET, CALOUNDRA
Passed in at $1,275,000 – accepting offers over $1,285,000
3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car
Ray White Caloundra, Natascha Drexel-Munro, 0410 081 970
107/10 LEADING TERRACE, CALOUNDRA
Sold prior to auction for $1,500,000
3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car
Ray White Caloundra, Natascha Drexel-Munro, 0410 081 970
10 VERNEY STREET, KINGS BEACH
SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,650,000
3 bed, 3 bath, 2 car
Ray White Caloundra, Natascha Drexel-Munro, 0410 081 970
7/25 MORETON PARADE, KINGS BEACH
SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,161,000
2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car
Ray White Caloundra, Natascha Drexel-Munro, 0410 081 970.
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING – ‘PACIFIC HOUSE’ BEACHSIDE ARCHITECTURAL MASTERPIECE
122 Pacifi c Boulevard, Buddina
Located on the highly desirable Buddina beachfront, the award-winning ‘Pacific House’ is a one-of-a-kind architectural gem with panoramic views. Offering a mix of high-end luxury and understated elegance, it captures the essence of its seaside location. From the street, the home has a commanding presence thanks to a crisp façade which is perfectly complemented by simple, yet effective landscaping. Intricate details such as roof opening skylights in the kitchen and ensuite, a stunning feature stone wall complete with a Lopi double-sided fireplace and wet areas which boast floor to ceiling oversized tiles, make this Sunshine Coast home something truly special. The residence has ample accommodation, and the floorplan has been well thought out with multiple indoor and outdoor living spaces, a large open plan modern kitchen with high end appliances and butler’s pantry. The master suite is located on the top level and has abundant space with a stunning ensuite, walk-in robe and a private balcony taking in views of the beautiful Pacific Ocean. For more information please contact Richard or Loren before you miss out!
• Stunning Grant McDonald home
• Award winning
• Ocean views
• Extensive garaging for many vehicles
• Private in ground pool
• SCUH close by
• Secure gated property
• Step on to the beach
• Outstanding location
• Ample space for the family
• Close to local shops
Auction: Saturday 28th March at 11am Onsite
Inspect: Saturday 14th March 10-10:30am
Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188
Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222
• Great local schools 1300 400 777
77 Marina View Drive, Pelican Waters
Positioned in one of the most desirable pockets of Pelican Waters, this award-winning impressive residence at 77 Marina View Drive delivers the space, functionality and coastal lifestyle buyers are actively searching for. Clean architectural lines and an inviting street presence lead to light-filled interiors, expansive glazing and a layout designed for relaxed living.
16 Tilney Street, Pelican Waters
• Generous 735m² corner block
• Architecturally designed home
• Secure side access for boat & caravan
• Private resort pool
• Open plan design ideal for entertaining
For Sale
Saturday 14th March 11-11:30am & Sunday 15th March 11-11:30am
Connors 0457 094 222
Behind its welcoming façade, a thoughtfully designed floorplan reveals multiple living zones that adapt through every stage of life. A spacious open-plan living and dining area anchors the home, flowing to a large north-facing alfresco, ideal for entertaining, shared lunches, or evenings under stars.
STUNNING NORTH FACING LAKE HOUSE – ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY!
3 Hume Parade, Currimundi
Set proudly on a flat and usable 835 sqm lot on Currimundi Lake, this immaculate family home must be seen to be appreciated. The family built a new home on this lot in the mid 1990s and this beautifully maintained double storey home will suit an abundance of buyers. Situated in this peaceful setting, the home off ers ample living and would be ideal for a holiday home, long-term investment or to use for something outstanding as it is located within the Tourist Accommodation Development Zone.
• Lakefront position
• Walk to beach in seconds
• Central lift access
• Two kitchens
• Double lock up garaging
• Cafés on your doorstep
Price: Offers Over $4.95m
Inspect: Saturday 14th March 11:30am-12pm
Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222 422
Set within a quiet, elevated pocket of Alexandra Headland, this substantial coastal home offers refined family living with space, flexibility and quality finishes throughout. Positioned on a generous 705sqm allotment, just moments from the beach, the home spans two expansive levels. Soaring ceilings, louvre windows and multiple living zones create a light-filled interior that captures cooling sea breezes, while zoned ducted air-conditioning ensures year-round comfort. The designer kitchen features engineered stone benchtops, premium AEG appliances, induction cooking and excellent storage.
Offering 773m2 under roof, this expansive estate features five bedrooms, multiple living zones, two full kitchens and approved short-term accommodation. A managed Chambourcin vineyard, extensive verandahs, refined outdoor spaces and panoramic views enhance its appeal. With solar, ample parking and seamless indoor/outdoor flow, it’s a rare, versatile Montville-area hinterland sanctuary, offering exceptional lifestyle and income potential for future owners.
SNAP UP A BLOCK OF FLATS
Offered to the market as part of a finalised estate, this block of three flats presents a genuine opportunity, with clear instructions in place that the property must be sold.
Positioned on a 634sqm parcel in central Maroochydore, the property comprises three well-maintained, two-bedroom, one-bathroom flats, each separately leased, providing diversified rental income from a single freehold holding. Opportunities to secure an entire block of flats in this location are increasingly limited. With motivated estate instructions and income already in place, this is a compelling acquisition for investors seeking scale, land value and long-term growth within the Maroochydore market. 2
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Ross Cattle 0410 625 758 Katie Davies 0427 268 780
22-40 Hamilton Road, West Woombye
(Alternative access 49-73 Christensens Road, Hunchy)
Best Hobby Farm on the Sunshine Coast
This hobby farm is fully established and perfect for those wanting to escape the urban life and live in a beautiful, private rural environment. Ideal for the retiring farmer, looking to move to the Coast and wanting to enjoy a rural lifestyle.
For Sale
Inspect: Contact agent
• 12.17 Ha or 30 acres with privacy and security
• 4 bed farm residence which overlooks the farm
• 1 bed caretaker ‘Tiny Home’ residence
• Four paddocks with gravity fed water troughs
• New 60 x 21m covered arena
• New 12x12m high clearance vehicle shed
• Cattle yards, dam, citrus orchard and much more
5 BED / 2 BATH / 8 CAR
Greg Young 0488 238 988 greg@youngpropertygroup.com.au
Adam Young 0415 188 246 adam@youngpropertygroup.com.au
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AUCTIONS
Sat, 14 March, 9am
Open from 8:30am
36 Coolum View Terrace, Buderim Zoe Byrne 0409 333 881 Gregory Ward 0497 659 029
Sat, 14 March, 11am
Open from 10:30am 12 Glenview Close, Buderim Eden Farimbella 0438 473 467
Sat, 14 March, 2pm
Open from 1:30pm
607/1 Mantra Esplanade, Bir nya Jus n Wijaya 0479 135 990
Thurs, 19 March, 5pm Open from 4:30pm 610 Glenview Road, Glenview Ma O’Grady 0461 457 706 Alisha Broadstock 0400 298 611
OPEN HOMES & PRIVATE INSPECTIONS
You
ALEXANDRA HEADLAND
10/238-240 Alexandra Parade 2 bed 1 bath 1 car Thurs 12th 5-5:30pm
9/24 Wirraway Street 1 bed 1 bath 1 car Sat 11-11:30am
10/238-240 Alexandra Parade 2 bed 1 bath 1 car Sat 12-12:30pm 10/238-240 Alexandra Parade 2 bed 1 bath 1 car Tues 17th 5-5:30pm
9/24 Wirraway Street 1 bed 1 bath 1 car Tues 17th 5-5:30pm BATTERY HILL
14 Rowell Street 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Fri 13th 12-12:30pm
14 Rowell Street 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 12-12:30pm BIRTINYA
6/2 Mantra Esplanade 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Thur 12th 5-5:30pm
6/2 Mantra Esplanade 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 10-10:30am
6/2 Mantra Esplanade 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 12-12:30pm
607/1 Mantra Esplanade 2 bed 2 bath 1 car Sat 1:30-2pm
6/2 Mantra Esplanade 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Sun 11-11:30am
41/11 Innova on Parkway 2 bed 2 bath 1 car Jus n Wijaya 0479 135 990
10/12 Bright Place 2 bed 2 bath 1 car Jus n Wijaya 0479 135 990
7/14 Bright Place 2 bed 2 bath 1 car Jus n Wijaya 0479 135 990
29/81 Bir nya Boulevard 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Jus n Wijaya 0479 135 990 BLI BLI
13 Hillgrove Court 5 bed 2 bath 3 car Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479
51 Butcherbird Crescent 5 bed 2 bath 2 car Ed Hackenberg 0499 199 36
5 Riverstone Place 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479
17 Flooded Gum Court 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479 BOKARINA
102/25 Kombi Street 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 9-9:30am
102/25 Kombi Street 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Sat 11-11:30am 313 Nicklin Way 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Lachie Woods 0477 552 268
2 Entrance Island 4 bed 3 bath 3 car Lachie Woods 0477 552 268 21 Sa nbird Place 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Lachie Woods 0477 552 268
29 Aroona Avenue 3 bed 2 bath 4 car Brent Higgins 0414 775 133 36 Paci
c Boulevard 4 bed 2 bath 2 car Brent Higgins 0414 775 133
12 Glenview Close 3 bed 2 bath 2 car
GOLDEN BEACH
803/75
KAWANA ISLAND
9
Cayman Place 4 bed 3
KINGS BEACH
Natascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970 26 Verney Street 2 bed 1 bath 1 car Natascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970
MARCOOLA
9 Third Avenue 4 bed 2 bath 3 car Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479
MAROOCHYDORE
4 2 2
10 William Street, Shelly Beach
Discover the epitome of coastal living in this beau ful beachside home blessed with magical ocean views in Caloundra’s most sought-a er address paces from the so sand of Shelly Beach. With four spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms, internal li and a double lock-up garage, it offers a generous layout designed to bask in the breathtaking north-east ocean views along William Street. Do not delay inspec ng this dreamy seaside haven - to be sold at auc on.
Auc on In Rooms
Sunshine Coast Func on Centre 19 West Terrace, Caloundra Thurs, 26 Mar at 11am
View Fri & Sat 11-11:30am Andrew Garland 0403 851 777
• Brilliantly designed family living with North aspect
• 20.6m frontage catering to a vessel up to 17m/55
• 3 separate living zones plus home office
• Expansive deck with pool and pontoon
• High-quality finishes throughout
• Easy walk to Buddina Beach
We bring the whole team
Ray White Mooloolaba 07 5444 3455
114 Sunbird Chase, Parrearra raywhitemooloolaba.com.au
Crystal Waves Place, Alexandra
Stunning Family Home In A Prime Alex Location!
Set within a quiet, elevated enclave of Alexandra Headland, this substantial coastal residence delivers refined family living with scale, flexibility and an impressive level of finish throughout. Thoughtfully designed across two expansive levels, the home combines generous proportions, modern technology and everyday functionality, all positioned on a 705m² allotment just moments from the coastline.
Where Change Becomes Opportunity – Distinctly Fletcher Riley
Rebecca Fletcher 0404 866 358 rebecca@fletcherriley.com.au Alan Riley 0422 723 719 alan@fletcherriley.com.au
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6.30pm News.
7.30 Jewels Of The Mediterranean.
8.25 Travels With Agatha Christie And Sir David Suchet: Hawaii. Sir David Suchet travels to Hawaii.
9.20 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey: Nina Oyama. (PG)
10.25 Highclere: The Real Downton Abbey
6.30pm SBS World News.
7.30 Pompeii: Life In The City With Dan Snow Takes a look at how Romans spent their leisure time. 9.15 Leonardo Da Vinci: The Disciple Of Experience Pt 1. (PG) Follows the life of Leonardo da Vinci. 10.20 Lost Treasures Of Egypt: Ramses’ Rise To Power. (PG)
6pm Mastermind Aust.
6.30 News.
7.35 Inside The Tower Of London. (PG)
8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M) Game show Hosted by Jimmy Carr.
9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M) 10.10 SBS News.
6pm Mastermind Aust.
6.30 News.
7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (PG)
8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi looks at the emotions of jealousy and envy.
9.30 Dateline: Vienna: A Renters’ Paradise.
10.00 Rock Legends. (PG)
6pm Mastermind Aust.
6.30 News.
7.30 Sandi Toksvig’s Great Riviera Rail Trip.
8.25 Lost Grail With Alice Roberts. (PG) Professor Alice Roberts unravels the mysteries of Rosslyn Chapel. 9.20 Prisoner 951. (M) 10.20 SBS News.
6pm Mastermind Aust.
6.30 News.
7.35 Treasures With Bettany Hughes.
8.30 The Hospital: In The Deep End. (M) Jelena, Ruby and Matt work their 9.35 A Spy Among Friends.
Programs are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the networks.
DIGITAL CHOICE
ABC PLUS (CH22) 7TWO (CH72) 7MATE (CH74) 9GO! (CH82) 9GEM (CH81) DRAMA (CH53) COMEDY (CH52)
7.30pm Children’s Programs. 8.05 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.35 My Adventures With Superman. 8.55 BattleBots. 10.00 Gladiators UK.
7.30pm Kids Baking Championship. 8.10 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 8.50 Chopped Junior. 9.55 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG) 10.40 Abbott Elementary. (PG) 11.00 Merlin. (PG)
7.55pm Badgers: Their Secret World. 8.45 Amazing Animal Friends. 9.30 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG) 10.15 Merlin. (PG) 11.00 Dance Life. (PG)
7.35pm Ninjago. (PG)
8.00 Deadly 60. 8.35 Gladiators UK. (PG) 9.35 Kids BBQ Championship. (PG) 10.15 Kids Baking Championship. 10.55 Merlin. (PG) 11.40 Operation Ouch!
7.35pm Ninjago. 8.00 Deadly 60. 8.35 Deadly 60. 9.05 The Slow Mo Guys’ Big Adventures. 9.25 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.50 BattleBots. 10.35 Children’s Programs.
7.35pm Ninjago. (PG) 8.00 Deadly 60. 8.55 Adv Time. 9.40 We Bare Bears. 9.55 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.15 My Adventures With Superman. 11.00 Children’s Programs.
7.35pm Ninjago. (PG) 8.00 Deadly 60. 8.35 Secrets Of The Zoo. (PG) 9.15 Ultimate Vets. 9.50 Animal Park. 10.35 Animal Park. (PG) 11.20 Merlin. (PG)
6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens.
6pm AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 6.30 Football. AFL. Round1. Essendon v Hawthorn. 9.30 AFL Post-Game. 10.15 GetOn Extra. 10.45 MOVIE District 9. (2009) (MA15+)
6pm Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 Nanny. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. (2012) (PG) 9.30 MOVIE Horrible Bosses 2. (2014) (MA15+) 11.40 Seinfeld.
6.30pm Rugby League. NRL. Round2. Sydney Roosters v South Sydney Rabbitohs. 8.30 MOVIE Angel Has Fallen. (2019) (MA15+)
6.30pm Bull. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 Bull. (M) 11.15 JAG. (PG)
6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.30 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 10.00 Becker. (PG) 10.30 Frasier. (PG) 11.30 Entertainment Tonight.
SURF REPORT
with MWP’s man in the water
6pm Luxury Escapes: World’s Best Holidays. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 8.30 Lewis. (M) 10.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Aussie Property Flippers.
6.20pm Escape To The Country. 7.20 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG) 8.30 Vera. (M) 10.30 Miss Scarlet And The Duke. (M) 11.30 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG)
6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. (M) 10.50 Ambulance: Code Red. (M) 11.50 Doc Martin. (PG)
6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. (PG) 8.45 Judge John Deed. (M) 10.45 Dark City: The Cleaner. (M) 11.45 Bargain Hunt.
6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.45 Inspector George Gently. (M) 10.45 Air Crash Investigations. (PG) 11.45 Bargain Hunt.
6pm Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.00 Storage Wars. (PG) 7.30 Football. AFL. Round1. Sydney v Brisbane Lions. From the SCG. 10.30 MOVIE The Mummy. (1999) (M) Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz.
8pm Border Security. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Kingsman: The Secret Service. (2014) (MA15+) Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, Samuel L Jackson. 11.10 MOVIE Role Models. (2008) (MA15+)
6.30pm Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. 8.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. (PG) 9.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG) 10.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 11.30 Mighty Planes.
6.30pm Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. (M) 8.30 Cape Carnage: Killer Catch. (PG) 9.30 Outback Truckers. (PG) 10.30 Railroad Australia. 11.30 Deadliest Roads.
6.30pm Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 The Force: BTL. (PG) 9.30 Caught On Dashcam. (M) 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 Live PD Presents: PD Cam.
7.30pm MOVIE Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2. (2011) (M) Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson. 10.00 MOVIE Beetlejuice. (1988) (M) 11.50 Prodigal Son. (MA15+)
7.30pm MOVIE Rush Hour 2. (2001) (M) Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Zhang Ziyi. 9.30 MOVIE National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. (1989) (M) Chevy Chase. 11.30 Gotham. (MA15+)
6pm The Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 To Be Advised. 10.50 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.50 The 100. (MA15+)
6pm The Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 To Be Advised. 10.45 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.45 The 100. (MA15+)
6pm The Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 To Be Advised. 11.00 Seinfeld. (PG)
5pm MOVIE The 7th Dawn. (1964) (PG) 7.30pm Death In Paradise. (M) 8.40 MOVIE Broken Arrow. (1996) (M) 10.50 Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day7. Replay.
7.30pm Planet Earth III. 8.40 Paramedics. 9.40 Emergency. 10.40 Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day8. Replay. 11.40 Midsomer Murders.
5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) 8.40 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (M) 10.40 Coma. (M) 11.40 Footy
5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. (M) 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (PG) 10.40 Harry Wild. (M) 11.40 Manifest. (M)
5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries.
6pm JAG. (PG) 8.00 NCIS. (M) 10.45 JAG. (PG) 6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.30 Ridiculousness. (PG) 11.00 Ridiculousness. (M) 11.30 Ridiculousness. (PG)
6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Matlock. (PG) 9.25 NCIS. (M) 11.15 JAG. (PG)
6.30pm Bull. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Fire Country. (M) 9.25 NCIS. (M) 10.20 Bull. (M) 11.15 JAG. (PG)
6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.55 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 8.20 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 10.30 Ridiculousness. (PG) 11.30 Ridiculousness. (M)
6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 6.30 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 Entertainment Tonight.
6.30pm Bull. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Fire Country. (M) 9.25 NCIS. (M) 10.20 Bull. (M) 11.15 JAG. (PG)
6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.00 Becker. (PG) 10.30 Frasier. (PG) 11.30 Entertainment Tonight.
6.30pm Bull. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 Bull. (M) 11.15 JAG. (PG) 6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.00 Becker. (PG) 10.30 Frasier. (PG) 11.30 Entertainment Tonight.
Imagine a perfect wave that is 3-6km long –a wave where you can do unlimited turns in complete silence, except for the hoots of your friends.
Yep, today was an epic powder day in Canada – 15-20cm of the fresh stuff and cold, which kept it crispy.
Oh, and after your run, a comfy chairlift takes you back to the start. No paddling!
As for you, I see the forecast and conditions. You deserve better.
But for now, that’s it.
Me? Wine, hot tub, sleep ... repeat.
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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)
6pm Football. AFL. Round2. Hawthorn v Sydney. From the MCG. 9.30 AFL Post-Game Show. 10.00 Kick Ons. 10.30 MOVIE Life. (2017) (MA15+) Ryan Reynolds.
6pm The Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE The Matrix Reloaded. (2003) (M) Keanu Reeves, Hugo Weaving. 11.10 Seinfeld. (PG)
6.30pm Rugby League. NRL. Round3. Canberra Raiders v Canterbury Bulldogs. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 RBT 8.30 RPA. 9.30 A+E After Dark. 10.30 Forensics: The Real CSI. 11.45 TBA.
6.30pm Bull. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 Bull. (PG) 11.15 JAG. (PG)
6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.00 Becker. (PG) 10.30 Frasier. (PG) 11.30 Entertainment Tonight. 1303
