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From the editor

Like many Australians, I've been so saddened to hear about NRL player Jai Arrow's recent diagnosis of motor neurone disease (MND).

To witness someone once so fit and active affected by such a cruel disease is a confronting reminder of the devastating impact MND has on individuals and their families.

It's a disease that gradually takes away a person's ability to move, speak, swallow and breathe. Yet, as you'll discover in this edition, it doesn't take away determination.

When our feature idea on Stephanie Rogers landed in my inbox, I thought I was about to read a story about bodybuilding. And it is. But it's so much more than that.

Stephanie's journey is about adapting when life throws you something completely unexpected.

Despite living with MND, with the daily challenges she now faces, she stepped onto a bodybuilding stage and achieved a lifelong dream.

I hope you'll take a few minutes to read her story. It's heartbreaking, inspiring and uplifting all at once.

As always, we are proud to share stories of remarkable people from our region, and Stephanie is certainly one of those.

Until next time. Enjoy the read.

Ingrid Nelson inelson@myweeklypreview.com.au

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.

Coast’s only season-long, pick-your-own strawberry farm opens – Fruit lovers can once again pick their own strawberries on the Sunshine Coast, with a new attraction planting roots after the closure of the region’s last public pick-your-own operation in 2025.

Revised designs released for foreshore revamp – New artist’s impressions and design details have been released for a major project along an exposed stretch of the Sunshine Coast.

Bookstore expands as readers return to print – A renewed appetite for printed books is helping drive the expansion of an independent Sunshine Coast bookstore, as more readers turn away from screen time and back to hard-copy literature.

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Get ready to sing, dance and party like never before with the K-Pop Icons – the ultimate concert starring the UK’s first virtual K-Pop band and a sensational live dance crew. The show is at The Events Centre, Caloundra, on Sunday, June 28, at 7pm.

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EXPENSES OUTPACE GROWTH FOR CHARITIES

Smaller not-for-profit organisations and support services across Australia have been particularly hit hard as costs continue to rise.

Cost-of-living pressures are taking a toll on Australian charities and the communities they support, with expenses surpassing any revenue growth in the struggling sector.

Charities generated $239billion in revenue in the latest 2024 reporting period. That represents a strong 7.5 per cent increase that outpaced growth in the

wider economy. But newly released data from the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission reveals that expenses climbed even faster, rising 8.6 per cent to $231billion.

Commissioner Sue Woodward AM says the growing gap reflects the reality charities are facing with larger total expenses bills and higher costs for staff wages, insurance and utilities.

“Demand for support is rising as more people feel the squeeze,” Ms Woodward says.

“Charities are responding by hiring more staff where they can.

“But at the same time, they’re being hit with higher costs for wages, insurance and utilities.”

Charities employ 1.6million staff, or 11 per cent of Australia’s workforce.

And with demand for services increasing, this number is growing, as is the number of volunteers being called upon to keep operations running.

In the 2024 reporting period, registered charities engaged a total of 3.9million volunteers.

That was the highest volunteer count ever reported, with 2.5 volunteers for every employee.

Smaller charities, which generate less than $500,000 in annual revenue and comprise the majority of all charity services across Australia, are under particular strain.

Most operate with no paid staff, relying entirely on the dedication of their volunteers.

Together, they generated just 1.4 per cent of total sector revenue, received less than 9 per cent of all donations and bequests, and held less than 5 per cent of sector assets.

‘’This highlights how much less financial capacity these charities have,’’ Ms Woodward says.

Extra-large charities, with annual revenue of $100million or more, made up just 0.6 per cent of the sector.

Yet they generated 57 per cent of total sector revenue, received about 21 per cent of donations and bequests, and held roughly half of all sector assets.

If you are struggling, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or beyondblue on 1300 224 636.

HELP SAVE A CHILD’S LIFE THROUGH BLOOD DONATION

More than 75,000 blood and plasma treatments are needed to help save the lives of Australian children every year.

The demand for donated blood and plasma continues to grow, including among vulnerable patients in children’s hospitals.

Lifeblood executive director donor experience Cath Stone says each life-giving donation makes a life-changing difference to our community’s smallest recipients.

“If you’ve ever donated blood, there’s a good chance it has helped a child,” she says.

“For these kids, and anyone who receives a donation, it’s more than blood: it’s life.

“Whether a child is living with an immune condition, undergoing cancer treatment or recovering from trauma, blood donation is the reason these life-saving treatments are possible and gives families hope in some of their hardest moments.”

Eligible Australians are encouraged to make an appointment, knowing their donation can help save lives and is a powerful act of kindness.

“Whether you’re a first-time donor or a regular donor, every donation helps ensure hospitals have the blood products children and other patients need and helps make brighter days possible for them.”

All donors who give between now and July 19 will be wrapped in a vibrant, limited-edition bandage, creating an extra reason to book.

To book a donation, call 13 14 95, visit lifeblood.com.au or use the Lifeblood app.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has visited the Sunshine Coast, following an annual meeting with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Noosa.

While on the Coast, he toured an urgent care clinic ahead of its opening.

He was joined by Queensland Senator Corinne Mulholland at the Caloundra Urgent Care Clinic, which officially launched on June 17.

“It’s been fantastic to have a couple of days here on the Sunshine Coast,” he says.

“This (clinic) fills a really important gap: a gap between GPs and a gap in hospitals.

“You can get the care that you need when you need it, and all you need is your Medicare card. (That) makes an enormous difference and takes pressure off emergency departments, while giving people that really important care.

“If you have a health issue – a broken arm or an issue that needs to be dealt with that isn’t life-threatening, this is the place to come.”

The clinic will be in Pierce Avenue at Little Mountain, but ultimately will be relocated to Aura.

“This is a pretty good temporary facility, before it moves up the road on a permanent basis,” Mr Albanese says.

It’s the second urgent care clinic in the region. The other, at Buderim, has had more than 6500 patients since it opened in December.

Ochre Health director Hamish Meldrum says the clinic will be open from 8am to 5pm, before extending later to 14 hours a day.

“Then, in one year, we’re going to move to a new site about 10 minutes south of here, in Aura, where there’s a lot of new housing development and huge amounts of population growth,” he says.

The care clinic visit came after Mr Albanese met Mr Luxon for annual talks a day earlier.

The pair discussed how to deepen defence and security cooperation, particularly in the Pacific.

“We have defence personnel embedded in each other’s defence forces. That is very important,” Mr Albanese says.

“We cooperate and see huge opportunities not just in the defence of our respective nations and working together, but in defence industry as well.”

Mr Luxon says the relationship between the two nations is “in the best shape it’s ever been”.

Mr Albanese and his wife Jodie Haydon hosted a reception for Mr Luxon and Amanda Luxon on Friday night, with business leaders from the two nations in attendance.

PM DROPS IN TO COAST URGENT CARE CLINIC

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the Caloundra Urgent Care Clinic.

The no-choc chocolate

White chocolate is technically not chocolate in the traditional sense because it contains cocoa butter but no cocoa solids. While it is made from the cacao bean, the absence of cocoa solids means it lacks the characteristic flavour and colour associated with milk and darker chocolate.

Hair-raising thought

The tiny muscles attached to your hair follicles can cause goosebumps. Known as arrector pili muscles, they contract automatically in response to cold temperatures or strong emotions. In our distant ancestors, this reaction helped trap heat and made body hair stand upright, creating the appearance of being larger to potential threats.

To be the source or cause of something.

Challenging ride

On June 18, 1983, astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman to travel into space aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger during mission STS-7. Her flight marked a significant milestone in NASA’s human spaceflight program and broadened participation in space exploration for future astronauts.

By the numbers

Ninety per cent of Antarctica’s ice is less than a kilometre thick, with only a small fraction forming the massively deep ice sheets.

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Scientists estimate that 5200 tonnes of cosmic dust settles on Earth every year from space.

There are more than 2000 estimated active languages still spoken in Papua New Guinea, making it the most linguistically diverse country on Earth.

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Delivering the Sunshine Coast Stadium upgrade for 2032 and beyond

•50c fares made permanent

•Delivering a new connection to the Sunshine Motorway at West Coolum Road

•Delivering a new TAFE in Caloundra

•Delivering generational infrastructure like The Wave

•Delivering lighting for Sunshine Coast sporting clubs

•Delivering long-term protection for the Pumicestone Passage

Delivering for Queensland

Find out what else we’re delivering for you.

As well as delivering the Sunshine Coast Stadium upgrade for 2032 and beyond, here are some of the ways the new Queensland Government is delivering for the Sunshine Coast:

•Delivering mental health support with endED short-term accommodation in Woombye

•Delivering the Congestion Busting Plan for Caloundra Road

•Delivering the Nambour Police Beat

•Protecting Mudjimba Island Reef

•Upgrading Diddillibah Road and Nambour Connection Road intersection

•Upgrading Mooloolah River Interchange.

MUSCLING UP AGAINST MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE

A courageous Sunshine Coast mother has refused to allow a devastating diagnosis to define who she is or prevent her reaching long-held goals in the sport of bodybuilding, even as her health deteriorates. WORDS: Ingrid Nelson.

When Stephanie Rogers first walked into a gym after a chance encounter on Moffat Beach, she never imagined bodybuilding would one day help her navigate two lifechanging diagnoses.

Today, the Sunshine Coast mother of two, bodybuilder and advocate is living with motor neurone disease (MND): a terminal neurological condition that progressively weakens the muscles needed for movement, speech, swallowing and breathing.

Yet, despite losing much of the strength she spent years building, Stephanie recently achieved the goal she had chased for five years: winning her first bodybuilding tiara.

And she did it from a wheelchair, wearing medical braces and relying on the support of carers, friends and family.

“It was a chance encounter that introduced me to bodybuilding,” Stephanie says.

A fellow beach walker spotted her

one morning and suggested she would make a good bodybuilder.

That conversation led her to Muscle Hut in Warana, where she met coach Scott Hipwell and discovered a sport ideally suited to her personality.

“I am a very organised person and love discipline, predictability and routine,” she says.

Bodybuilding quickly became more than fitness. It was structure, purpose and community.

Since starting in 2022, Stephanie meticulously tracked every meal, workout and step, with the specific goal of winning that tiara.

“I imagine some people would think this is boring but I loved it. The routine, the data and seeing my progression was awesome,” Stephanie says.

“It’s no secret that I’m a ‘girly girl’ and love to dress up and wear sparkly things.

“Body building gave me all of these things, plus a great community where I have met some of my best friends.”

But the road there was harder than

expected. Her first two years of competition brought success in some categories, but not the coveted overall title. The experience taught her patience, perseverance and discipline – qualities that would soon be tested far beyond the competition stage.

In April last year, Stephanie noticed her right hand was no longer

“Diagnosis does not define potential and there are no limits to courage, purpose or the human spirit”

gripping properly.

Medical investigations followed, but her symptoms worsened rapidly. Her voice changed. Her writing became a scribble. Her muscles began twitching uncontrollably. Over three

months, she lost 14 kilograms – most of it hard-earned muscle.

“The distressing part was most of this weight loss was muscle that I had been working so hard to build over the last two years,” Stephanie says.

She also began choking while eating and drinking, requiring emergency assistance on two occasions.

“I went to the doctor who, thinking it might be arthritis, sent me to a hand specialist,” Stephanie recalls.

“The specialist sent me to a neurologist for a nerve conduction test, MRIs and CT scans.”

Those scans revealed cancerous nodules in her neck and she underwent surgery to remove her thyroid. But doctors remained convinced something else was wrong.

While recovering in hospital, Stephanie received the second diagnosis: MND.

“My initial question was ‘what is that?’ as I had never heard of MND before,” she says.

Stephanie Rogers with coach Scott Hipwell

The diagnosis brought with it a devastating prognosis.

Today, Stephanie relies on a feeding tube for most of her nutrition, uses a wheelchair and walker, wears a neck brace, receives daily care support and uses breathing assistance for up to 16 hours a day.

For many people, that would have marked the end of competitive sport.

Not for Stephanie.

“My coach Scott has kept me going. There was no way he would let me stop,” she says.

Scott introduced her to adaptive bodybuilding divisions and reminded her that her dream was still possible.

“He knows how goal orientated I am and dangled that sparkly carrot in front of me,” Stephanie says of the tiara.

She admits there were many moments when continuing her quest felt impossible.

“It is soul destroying to be able to lift only 10 to 20 per cent of what I previously could lift,” she says.

Simple tasks became difficult.

Training sessions required carers, braces and specialised equipment. But she kept showing up.

“The Muscle Hut family cheer me on, help me out and inspire me to keep going,” Stephanie says.

Her training now looks very different.

Free weights have largely been replaced with machines, sessions are shorter and carefully supervised, and exercises are constantly adapted to accommodate her changing condition.

Yet, the gym remains her sanctuary.

“It’s one of the things I love about training: you don’t think of anything else apart from what you’re lifting. You are present, in the moment,” she says.

Months of preparation led to one unforgettable day, stepping onto the stage at the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation Australia competition in the adaptive division.

With her best friend Sue helping her onto the stage and her younger son

Daniel cheering from the audience, Stephanie stood before judges and spectators alike.

“As I stepped out on stage, a mix of joy, nervousness and a feeling of ‘could I do this?’ took over,” she remembers.

Then came the moment she has been chasing for five years. A gold medal. A second medal. And, finally, her tiara.

The achievement represented far more than a competition result.

“I was so proud that I never gave up. And despite the fact that my body has changed and I couldn’t control it as much as previously, I finally achieved my dream,” Stephanie says.

The tiara quickly became a permanent accessory: “For the next week, I wore my tiara everywhere, training, to the shops and to medical appointments! It wasn’t coming off.”

Stephanie’s story has since resonated with hundreds of people across Queensland and beyond. After MND Queensland shared her journey online, messages of support poured in.

Many praised her determination not to allow MND to define her life.

BY THE NUMBERS

• Every day in Australia, two people are diagnosed with MND and two people die from the disease.

• The average life expectancy following diagnosis is about 27 months, although some people live significantly longer.

• An estimated 2700 to 2800 Australians are living with MND, and this number is expected to grow in coming decades.

• MND is more commonly diagnosed in men than women, with about 60 per cent of cases occurring in males.

• The average time from the onset of symptoms to confirmed diagnosis is 13 months.

• About 90 per cent of MND cases occur sporadically with no known cause, while around 10 per cent are familial or inherited.

• The total cost of MND in Australia was estimated at $5.02 billion in 2025, equating to about $1.82 million per person living with the disease.

Source: mndqld.org.au

The response inspired a bigger vision. Today, Stephanie is advocating for greater inclusion within bodybuilding and she hopes more federations actively promote adaptive divisions.

“People who have a disability or illness should be able to still enjoy this sport, even if they don’t look or move like a traditional bodybuilder,” she says.

Stephanie also hopes to challenge common assumptions about disability.

“Diagnosis does not define potential, and there are no limits to courage, purpose or the human spirit,” she says.

At the heart of everything is a message Stephanie hopes reaches anyone facing illness, disability or adversity: “I’d like to tell them to keep going, keep showing up and keep believing in themselves, even when life changes unexpectedly.”

For Stephanie, dreams do not disappear simply because circumstances may change.

“You may have to adapt, you might have to go slower, but that dream still exists and it’s still important,” she says.

Now preparing for another competition on the Gold Coast in August, she has set her sights on more than just a second tiara.

“This is about more than just me,” she says. “It’s about changing the way the world sees disability, illness, resilience and human potential.”

And if there is one thing she hopes readers take away from her journey, it is beautifully simple: “Don’t give up on your dream.”

That’s because, as Stephanie reminds us, every body deserves to dream.

And every body deserves to be seen. To help fund her competition journey and advocacy work, Stephanie has launched a GoFundMe campaign. The fundraiser will assist with competition costs, travel expenses and the additional support required to continue competing as her condition progresses. Visit gofund.me/c161ba166

Stephanie’s son Daniel with Lulu

SUNSHINE COAST MUSIC AWARDS

The 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards have been held at The Shed, Palmview, celebrating the artists, venues, industry professionals and creative contributors helping to shape the region’s thriving local scene. The Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective presented the awards across 11 categories recognising artist achievement.

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Corey Skipper, Deline Briscoe

Oz Bayldon, Marshall Hamburger, Shannon Carroll

Mick Hughes, Katie Noonan

Alice Jones, Jordyn Furmedge, Phoebe McLennan

Mini Marks, OJ Newcombe

Cherry Nyman, Letty Delaney, Rusty Nyman

VSC NETWORKING NIGHT

Visit Sunshine Coast (VSC), along with the Mooloolaba Chamber of Commerce, had great conversations, drinks and canapes with fellow members recently at the new Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel’s Sully’s Rooftop. As the first hotel to open on the Sunshine Coast in more than 35 years, this was a rare chance to see it first-hand while reconnecting with industry.

Images: Martin Duncan

Kenneth Wagner, Anna Williams

Alex Thompson-Welch, Susie & Bryant Ussher

Julia Jones-Walker, Lucy Ravenwood, Jen Lawson

MEET THE MAKERS OF SUCCESS

Agrassroots organisation that helped transform an unknown yoghurt into one of Australia’s most beloved brands is preparing for its next event.

Sandra and Henry Gosling, the founders who would

go on to build Coyo, now stocked in major retailers nationally, began with a dream and a small table at Meet the Makers.

The Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN) is behind the event. FAN has spent more than a decade proving this region is Australia’s most powerful food and agribusiness community.

Now, as Australian food producers face some of the toughest economic conditions in more than a decade, the Goslings want the next generation of this region’s food businesses to have the same opportunity they did: the chance to get their product in front of the right buyer at the right moment.

“COYO exists because of one room on the Sunshine Coast,” Sandra says.

“I don’t say that lightly. When you’re facing the kind of pressures producers are facing right now – costs, margins, everything – you need more than a great product. You need the right person to taste it.

“Meet the Makers builds that moment. It built ours.”

FAN presents Meet the Makers 2026 on Tuesday, June 23, at Venue 114, Bokarina.

The event connects the region’s most passionate food and agribusiness producers with the buyers, retailers and hospitality operators who can take their product to the national stage.

And this year, the stakes have never been higher.

The economic reality facing our region’s food producers includes:

• a 70 per cent forecast collapse in Australian farm profits in 2026-27

• a $7 billion expected fall in agricultural export values in 2026-27.

More than 1100 food and agribusiness businesses across the Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Gympie and Moreton Bay face those conditions.

For more information, visit meetthemakers.au.

Australia’s most famous classical music export, piano maestro Piers Lane AO, will team up with rising star Ruby Luck for a rare performance at Montville’s Lucas Parklands on July 2.

This will be a highlight of a program of world-class classical concerts over coming months.

Lane has performed in more than 40 countries, developing a world-wide reputation as an engaging and highly-versatile performer, equally comfortable in solo, chamber and concerto repertoire.

He will partner with Melbourne-based Ruby, who has studied at the Queensland Conservatorium, performing as a chamber musician, soloist, with Australian and international instrumentalists and vocalists, and in trios, quartets and quintet ensembles.

“Both these artists are unique and have been making their individual marks on the classical music world. To have them perform here together will be something very special,” says host Ian Lucas, of Lucas Parklands.

“It’s also a very lovely opportunity for Ruby, who has a personal connection to the hinterland, with her parents residing not far away in Maleny.”

For tickets and inquiries, call 0409 623 228 or visit lucasparklands.com.au.

CHANCE FOR YOUNG PERFORMERS TO PUT THEIR NAME ON NOOSA ALIVE! FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Aspiring young performers from across the Sunshine Coast are being invited to step into the spotlight.

Auditions are open for Stars alive! 2026: the popular youth talent competition presented by the Noosa alive! festival.

Open to performers aged eight to 18, the competition provides a unique opportunity for singers, musicians, dancers, bands and variety performers to

showcase their talent. The competition has become one of the region’s premier annual platforms for emerging young performers, produced by Noosa alive! festival director Ian Mackellar and hosted by festival CEO and media identity Damien Anthony Avery-Rossi.

Successful performers will progress to finals at the Stars alive! showcase and free community day at Tewantin-Noosa Lions Park on the Noosa River, where they will

compete for a share of valuable cash prizes, industry recognition and the opportunity to perform as part of the festival program this year.

Mackellar says the competition continues to uncover extraordinary local talent while providing young performers with invaluable opportunities.

Registrations close at 5pm on Friday, June 26.

Apply online at noosaalive.com.au.

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GET ON BOARD AND TAKE A SEAT ON SUNNYKIDS BUS

SunnyKids is hitting the road with a powerful new initiative designed to bring vital support directly to children and families across the Sunshine Coast.

The Take a Seat on the SunnyKids Bus campaign will help fund a new mobile outreach bus that will deliver SunnyKids’ mentoring, wellbeing and school-based programs directly into local communities.

Thanks to an incredibly generous supporter, every dollar raised throughout June will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $30,000.

That means that with community support, the campaign has the potential to generate a total of $60,000 to help bring the SunnyKids Bus to life and deliver programs

directly to children across the Coast.

More than just transport, the SunnyKids Bus will act as a safe space on wheels, helping children feel supported, connected and seen.

The bus will expand the reach of SunnyKids’ Mentoring Through Sport and SunnyKids in Schools programs, allowing the organisation to support more children, more often, when they need it most.

“Every seat on this bus represents hope for a child,” SunnyKids CEO Kathleen Hope says.

“We know that early support can change the course of a young person’s life.

“This bus allows us to remove barriers and take our programs directly to the communities that need them most.”

SunnyKids is inviting the community to ‘take a seat’ through several sponsorship opportunities, including:

• $1000 founding seat sponsors

• $500 half seats

• $100 community contributions.

The campaign runs from June 8 to July 6, with donations supporting the rollout of trauma-informed programs focused on emotional wellbeing, resilience, connection and education outcomes for vulnerable children.

Support the campaign by donating via take-a-seat-on-the-sunnykids-bus. raiselysite.com

CAN-DO INITIATIVE RAISES FUNDS FOR THOSE IN NEED

Residents at BlueCare Dicky Beach Retirement Village are proving that small actions can make a big difference.

They’ve been turning everyday recycling into meaningful impact for vulnerable people across the Sunshine Coast.

Through a growing Containers for Change initiative, residents from the retirement village, including its line dancing group, plus Dicky Beach Aged Care, are collecting eligible bottles and cans, reducing waste while raising funds for local community support programs.

Led by village manager Jenny Sweeney and resident Wilma Hewitt, and supported by her neighbours, the initiative reflects a strong sense of community. Wilma says residents were surprised by the level of need within the local community.

“We were astounded at how many people are struggling to make ends meet, particularly with fuel and everyday living costs,” she says.

“It feels so rewarding knowing something as simple as recycling bottles and cans can help both the environment and people doing it tough.”

The refunds collected through the program are donated to Bells Community

Church in Caloundra which works with school chaplains and organisations, including Urban Angels, to distribute food and fuel vouchers to people in need.

Jenny says the initiative is a strong example of residents coming together to make a positive difference.

“There’s been such strong support across the village, with residents regularly dropping off containers and encouraging others to get involved,” she says.

Jenny says it shows how small actions can create meaningful impact.

“It’s a simple initiative, but collectively it’s helping keep waste out of landfill while supporting people in our local community who really need it,” she says.

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This is your last chance to secure a brand-new villa at Sunset Palms Retirement Living in Palmview on the Sunshine Coast.

Due for completion from August 2026, these thoughtfully designed two-bedroom single-storey homes offer low-maintenance living in a secure, gated environment.

Spacious two-bedroom villas

Open-plan living with private outdoor areas

Modern kitchens and quality appliances

Secure garage with internal access

Home and garden maintenance included Resort-style facilities and weekly activities

Access to in-home support services

24-hour emergency call system

Adam Lamb and Brook Papamanolis, with Carter and Jackson Bennett

Resident Wilma Hewitt and Jenny Sweeney

Embark on an extraordinary Grand Voyage in May 2027. An unforgettable cruise discovering Northern Europe’s most captivating coastlines and islands. Meander along the west coastlines of Portugal, Spain and France before exploring the historic waterways of England and the Celtic treasures of Ireland and Scotland, to the dramatic landscapes of the Faroe Islands and Iceland, this immersive voyage blends culture, history and spectacular natural beauty in signature PONANT luxury.

Guests will discover ancient castles, charming fishing villages, rugged Highlands, windswept Hebridean islands and UNESCO World Heritage sites, while sailing through some of the world’s most breathtaking maritime scenery. The expedition continues north to the remote Faroe Islands before arriving amid Iceland’s volcanic landscapes, glaciers and dramatic fjords. Included shore excursions and enriching onboard lectures further deepen the experience.

Designed for travellers seeking authenticity, elegance and discovery, this exceptional Grand Voyage offers a rare opportunity to explore the legendary North Atlantic in unrivalled comfort and style.

28 Day cruise from Lisbon to Reykjavik via London on Le Bellot

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SUSTAINABILTY GOES ‘SPECTACULAR’

Australian Wearable Art Festival is set to bring artists from around the globe to our region.

Recycled and salvaged materials will be turned into striking runway creations at a bold festival highlighting fashion’s growing waste problem.

At a time when fashion is dominated by mass production and micro-trends, the Australian Wearable Art Festival (AWAF) is asking audiences to slow down and rethink what they wear.

Now entering its sixth year, the Sunshine Coast event has evolved from a grassroots creative experiment into Australia’s premier wearable art festival – helping put the region on the map as a leader in artistic innovation, sustainability and contemporary culture.

The event, to be held at Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort’s Convention Centre on July 11, will attract artists from around the world, who transform salvaged textiles, industrial waste, recycled plastics and discarded materials into large-scale, wearable artworks.

AWAF director Wendy Roe says wearable art offers something increasingly rare in mainstream modern fashion: authenticity.

“Even though we have a runway, this is not a fashion festival,” she says.

“It is part sculptural art exhibition and part creative protest against disposable culture, with more than 80 per cent of participating artists incorporating recycled, salvaged or repurposed materials into their works.”

Australians send an estimated 200,000 tonnes of clothing to landfill every year.

Globally, the fashion industry is responsible for about

10 per cent of carbon emissions, with one garbage truck of textiles dumped or burned every second.

“We are asking our audience to imagine something radically different: what if clothing was treated not as disposable, but as art?” Wendy says.

“Artists transform abandoned plastics into couture, industrial waste is reborn as armour and vintage fabrics are reimagined into theatrical silhouettes.”

While major fashion capitals wrestle with overproduction and waste, regional Australia is emerging as an unexpected leader in experimentation and material innovation.

“Creative disruption doesn’t only come from Paris or New York. It can come from communities willing to question the system,” Wendy says.

“The Sunshine Coast has this incredible blend of creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and lifestyle, and audiences here have really embraced bold artistic experiences. Sustainability doesn’t have to be beige.

“It can be spectacular.”

The event will feature one of its most prestigious judging panels, led by Australian fashion icon Linda Jackson, the National Gallery of Victoria’s Katie Somerville and internationally recognised wearable artist RR Pascoe.

The festival will feature more than 40 national and international artists, immersive activations, collection showcases, artist demonstrations and expanded hospitality. Shows are at 1pm and 7pm. For tickets and information, see australianwearableart.com.au.

Sustainability winner

Antoaneta Tica’s Duality at the 2025 festival

Matt Stoeckel Visit Sunshine Coast CEO

HAVING A WHALE OF A TIME

There are plenty of things locals love when it comes to living on the Sunshine Coast.

But every winter, we get something special that many destinations around the world would love to have on their doorstep.

Over the next few months, up to 40,000 humpback whales will make their annual migration past the Coast, putting on a show that never seems to get old, no matter how many times you’ve seen it.

What I love most about whale season is the simple joy it brings. It doesn’t matter whether you’re five or 85, there’s something magical about seeing a humpback whale launch itself out of the water.

For a few seconds, everyone reacts exactly the same way. Heads turn, conversations stop and suddenly there’s a smile plastered across everyone’s face.

For locals, spotting a whale breaching from a coastal headland can become almost routine. But for many visitors, seeing a

humpback in the wild is an unmissable experience, making whale season incredibly important for our tourism industry.

Every year, visitors book holidays specifically to experience the migration, providing a welcome boost for local tourism operators, accommodation providers, restaurants and businesses right across the region during the winter months.

One of the great things about whale season here is the variety of experiences. From joining a dedicated whale-watching cruise, paddling out on an ocean-kayaking adventure or taking the unforgettable opportunity to swim with whales – we have you covered.

This year, we are excited to welcome a new business, Whales Sunshine Coast, which has just started tours this season on what skipper Shorty says is Australia’s largest whale-watching jetboat.

Think whale watching and an adrenaline rush all in one.

Most importantly, though, whale season is one of those times of year that brings together everything the Coast does best – nature, adventure, family holidays, local businesses and unforgettable experiences.

So, if you’ve been meaning to get out on the water, now’s the time.

It’s a special thing to have one of nature’s greatest migrations pass our coastline every

Photo: Colin McLellan

Hello everyone,

FROM THE MAYOR

Council has taken an important step towards improving how people move around our region.

As we plan for the future, it’s critical we create a transport system that is connected, safe and efficient, while protecting the lifestyle that makes the Sunshine Coast so special.

The Active Transport Plan 2026 supports this vision and responds to our region’s growth. It sets out how we will strengthen walking, riding and rolling connections to the places people use every day, from schools and shops to sporting venues, essential services and public transport.

It also aligns with key future projects, including The Wave and Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games venues.

This plan keeps our community at its heart. By encouraging active transport, we can support healthier lifestyles, reduce congestion and help protect our environment.

Most importantly, it reflects what you told us matters: protecting our lifestyle. Together, we can shape a more connected Sunshine Coast for generations to come.

Once finalised, you can see the full plan on Council’s website.

Bye for now!

Rosanna Natoli, Mayor, Sunshine Coast Council.

Future-proofing a much-loved coastal community

Seawall upgrade brings better park facilities and easier access to Pumicestone Passage for leisure pursuits.

Golden Beach has a new layer of protection and a fresh way to enjoy the water. A major seawall upgrade along

The Esplanade is now complete.

The seawall stretches from Nelson Street to the TS Onslow Naval Cadets site.

Two staircases and wide ramps make it easier to reach the water in Pumicestone Passage. Families can swim, launch kayaks or relax by the shore.

The project is part of Council’s ongoing, strategic approach to safeguard this much-loved foreshore in the face of a changing environment.

There is more to enjoy.

Upgraded park areas invite people to sit and stay longer and there is more terraced seating.

This area was significantly impacted by the extraordinary weather events of 2021-22 and the widening Bribie Island breakthrough.

Council has responded with practical, science-based action.

Mayor Rosanna Natoli says it is about protecting what locals love.

“Golden Beach is a place our community treasures,” she says.

“We are acting now so future

generations can enjoy it, too.” Engineers tested a scale model of the seawall to ensure it was fit for purpose. It can also be raised in future if needed. Council, in partnership with the Australian and Queensland governments, funded the $6.3million reconstructed seawall through the Disaster Funding Recovery Arrangements. This project is part of a bigger plan to protect Golden Beach, today and into the future.

For more information, visit Council’s website and search for ‘Golden Beach foreshore works’.

SMALL STEPS, BIG IMPACT: HEALTHY SUNSHINE COAST CONTINUES TO CHANGE LIVES

Quietly changing lives across the region, Sunshine Coast Council’s Healthy Sunshine Coast program is proving that health and wellbeing can start close to home.

From yoga in Mooloolah to MIND FIT sessions in Maleny and Kawana, facilitators are seeing first-hand how low-cost, local activities can spark lasting change in our community.

Selina Stewart, from Smile Within Integrative Therapies, says the program is a “quietly powerful force” that helps people build confidence, create healthy routines and find a sense of belonging.

Selina, who leads Yoga in the Park in Mooloolah, says Council’s investment in local wellness is helping nurture stronger, more resilient communities.

For Theresa Walker-Langley, who teaches MIND FIT, Qi Gong and yoga in the hinterland, the impact reaches far beyond a single class.

Describing the program’s “massive” ripple effect, she says being part of people’s transformations is a privilege, and she thanked Council for the opportunity to share her gifts.

The positive news is that there is such a diverse variety of free or low-cost classes.

Jump onto Council’s website to register or find out what suits you best.

What new laws will mean for exercising dogs

Updates aim to improve safety, protect the environment and ensure everyone can enjoy sharing our public spaces.

There’s nothing like getting out with your dog on the Sunshine Coast. From beach walks to park runs, it is part of our lifestyle.

From July 3 this year, new local laws are changing where dogs can go.

Before you head out, take a moment to check the new rules and know before you go. Look for signs at each location, visit Sunshine Coast Council’s website or use the live map to plan your trip.

This simple step helps to support a connected, liveable, thriving community.

The Coast continues to offer plenty of dog-friendly options.

There are 34km of coastline where

Community Grants Program

dogs are welcome, including 16km of off-leash access.

And more than 1600km of on-leash pathways give plenty of space to explore.

New and expanded off-leash areas are being delivered across the region, with more planned into the future.

Some access to areas will change due to the new rules. Selected beaches and environment reserves will have updated rules to protect wildlife and sensitive

habitats. Seasonal restrictions will also apply in some locations. Dogs will not be allowed on rocky foreshores or active sports fields.

These updates improve safety, protect the environment and help everyone share our public spaces.

By following the signs and simple rules, our community members can continue to enjoy time outdoors with their dogs.

INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY RESERVE DECLARED FOR HINTERLAND

The Sunshine Coast hinterland is now officially home to Queensland’s first internationally recognised Dark Sky Reserve. This means our star-filled sky is preserved across 870 square kilometres.

Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli says the Sunshine Coast International Dark Sky Reserve covers Maleny, Mapleton, Montville, Witta, Flaxton, Kenilworth and Conondale.

“People in our communities know the

awe of looking up at a sky filled with stars, and we’re incredibly lucky to still have that here on the Sunshine Coast,” Mayor Natoli says.

Astronomer Ken Wishaw says the reserve area is the last place in coastal Southeast Queensland with starry night skies free of light pollution.

“This window to the universe will now stay open,” Dr Wishaw says.

Visit Council’s website for more details.

Mooloolaba bowls greens upgrade

Club Mooloolaba celebrated the grand opening of its new undercover bowling greens on June 6. The $450,000 upgrade by Bioscapes Group has transformed 15-year-old surfaces into state-of-the-art, undercover carpet greens for year-round bowling. Home to the Mooloolaba Snappers, the club also produces some of the Sunshine Coast’s leading bowlers, regularly selected for Sunshine Coast District representation.

Model boat regatta

Sunshine Coast Model Boat Club will host its June regatta on Sunday, June 28, from 8am-noon at Leafy Lane Lakes, Chevallum. The theme is naval and military vessels alongside sailing ships,

yachts and other craft. The public is invited, with children encouraged to try driving models provided by the club. More information is available at scmbc.org.au.

Caloundra

SES open day

Caloundra SES, with Kawana and Glasshouse SES groups, will hold an open day on Saturday, June 20, from 10am–2pm, at 77 Ulm Street South, Caloundra (opposite the tennis courts). Displays include equipment, sandbagging, tarp re-tensioning and knot tying, plus children’s activities including a visit from Paddy the Platypus. Information will be available for those interested in joining SES.

Art group welcomes new members Mudjimba Community Art Group is

seeking new members of all experience levels. The group meets on Wednesdays, from 9am-noon, at Mudjimba Community Hall, Cottonwood Street. Cost is $5 per session, including hall hire and morning tea. Bring your own art supplies. The group has operated for 40 years, originally forming at the old airport building before relocating in the 1980s. Contact Heather on 0434 030 624.

Take a lifesaving course

Learn practical lifesaving skills in just one day with the free Royal Life Saving Society Grey Medallion course – run once a year only, for the past 17 years. The course covers rip awareness, water safety, CPR, defibrillator use and emergency response. It will be held on Saturday, August 8, from 9am-4pm, at BreakFree Grand Pacific Resort, Bulcock Street, Caloundra. Enrolments open on June 30 at caloundracity.org.au or email secretary@caloundracity.org.au. The course is sponsored by Accountants United and BreakFree Grand Pacific Resort. Donations are welcome. Places are limited.

Family history centre

The FamilySearch Centre at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 41 Stark Lane, Forest Glen, is open

Tuesdays from 10am-2pm and Thursdays from 10am-noon during school terms. It provides access to family history resources and assistance. To book an appointment with a consultant, call Margaret on 0403 275 951.

Men’s Shed cubby raffle

Caloundra Men’s Shed is running a fundraising raffle for a handcrafted children’s cubby house. The raffle closes on August 31, with the draw at 10pm that day at 115 Grigor Street West, Moffat Beach. Tickets are available at tickets.rafflelink.com/caloundra-mensshed/cubbyhouse1 Stamp club monthly meeting

Caloundra Stamp Club meets on the fourth Thursday of each month. The next meeting is June 25 at 12.30pm at Bellvista Meeting Place, 18 Lomond Crescent, Bellvista. Activities include exchange books, a bargain table, mini auction, raffle and stamp of the month competition. New members and visitors are welcome. Call Catherine on 0406 018 456.

Cr Christian Dickson Division 6

What council budget means for Div 6 Sunshine Coast Council delivered a very difficult budget this month.

We need to make sure the council is financially sustainable in the long run.

So, I will continue to advocate for the council further tightening the belt and getting back to the basics while investing in the infrastructure our growing community needs.

What’s most important to me are the local projects making a difference in our everyday lives.

In this vein, I would like to share some key highlights from this budget for Division 6.

After hearing from locals, we’ve made important design changes to the Active Transport Link project connecting Karawatha Drive to Mooloolaba.

We’re getting ready to bring this project to life and provide a safe, accessible way for everyone to get

around. Thank you for your feedback.

I’ve spoken with many locals who have asked for a skate park in our division.

We now have initial funding set aside as part of a skate park proposal for Brightwater. We’ll bring you more information soon, and I’d love to hear your thoughts.

We’ve also dedicated funds for a basketball half-court in Durack Place Park in Buderim.

I see plenty of basketball hoops in driveways and kids playing basketball in local streets.

It’s time to give these kids a dedicated space to foster a love for sports and active lifestyles.

You can find these projects and more about what Budget 2026-27 means for you on council’s website.

My hope is that you’ll spot something in this budget that reflects what matters most to you.

And if your idea isn’t there yet, know that I’m working hard to make it happen.

Remember, you can always email me at Christian.Dickson@ sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and follow my Facebook page for regular updates: @CouncillorDickson.

CHRISTMAS INJULY

Sunday 12th July from 11.30am

Christmas lunch 2 course $47.50 or 3 courses $53

Children under 14 years from $15

19

JUNE

PAUL DEMPSEY SHOTGUN KARAOKE

The 2025 release of Paul Dempsey’s Shotgun Karaoke Vol. II saw the Something For Kate frontman adopt a stripped-back, spontaneous approach to covers, carried into a run of capital city shows. The concept continues into a regional tour across Australia, with sets built in real time and shaped by audience response.

Reworked favourites include Don Henley’s Boys of Summer, Tanita Tikaram’s Twist in My Sobriety, Grant Lee Buffalo’s Mockingbirds, Jeff Buckley’s The Last Goodbye and David Bowie’s Life on Mars?

When: Friday, June 19, at 7pm.

Where: Kings Beach Tavern, 43 Burgess Street, Kings Beach.

Tickets: $74.90, via oztix.com.au and search for ‘Paul Dempsey Shotgun Karaoke’.

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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.

19

JUNE

IN CONVERSATION: HANNAH KRISTEN

Harry Hartog Maroochydore hosts Australian author Hannah Kristen for a discussion on her debut novel Veils of the Fallen. The story follows Esme: a young woman pulled into the celestial plane with no memory of her past, forced to navigate a realm of immortals, monsters and prophecy. As alliances shift and a celestial war builds, she is drawn into a slow-burn romance while searching for the truth of who she is.

When: Friday, June 19, at 6pm.

Where: Harry Hartog, Sunshine Plaza, Plaza Parade, Maroochydore.

Tickets: Free event. Register via events.humanitix.com/in-conversation-withhannah-kristen

20

JUNE

MUSIC FROM THE MOVIES

Head along to this fun-filled concert celebrating the magic of movie music. From epic adventures to heartfelt classics, Sunshine Coast Show Choir will bring some of the most beloved songs from the big screen to life. Expect soaring melodies, familiar favourites, and a few surprises along the way. Whether you’re a film buff, a music lover, or just looking for a great night out, this concert promises an entertaining journey through the soundtracks we all know and love.

When: Saturday, June 20, 4-6pm. Where: Caloundra RSL, 19 West Terrace, Caloundra.

Tickets: $14-$30, via events. humanitix.com/music-from-themovies-sunshine-coast-show-choir

26

JUNE

WINTER WUNDERLAND 2026

Caloundra’s Winter Wunderland Street Party brings a winter-themed street activation to the beachfront, combining live performances, interactive activities, face painting, a seasonal market and local food vendors. The event includes staged ‘snow’ experiences alongside family-focused entertainment and hands-on creative workshops. A winter market will feature handmade goods and artisan stalls, with food offerings from local traders and travelling vendors. Designed as a free community event, it presents a themed winter experience in a coastal setting, with programming aimed at all ages.

When: Friday, June 26, 4-8pm. Where: Bulcock Street, Caloundra. Tickets: Free event. Register via events. humanitix.com/winter-wunderland-2026

24

JUNE

LIVE AT FRANKIE’S

Thomas Armstrong-Robley brings Live at Frankie’s: The Songs of Valli & Sinatra to the stage: a cabaret-style production celebrating the music of Frank Sinatra and Frankie Valli. The internationally touring vocalist delivers interpretations of classics including My Way, Fly Me to the Moon, That’s Life, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, December ’63, Sherry and Walk Like a Man, alongside nods to The Rat Pack and The Four Seasons.

When: Wednesday, June 24, 11am-12.25pm.

Where: The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra. Tickets: $32, via theeventscentre. com.au/event/live-at-frankies-thesongs-of-valli-and-sinatra/

Gig guide

FRIDAY, JUNE 19

Bon Jovi tribute, Eumundi Brewery, 7pm

Phil Jamieson, Norton Music Factory, Caloundra West, 6.30pm

Seleen McAlister Duo, Maroochy RSL, 5pm

Angus Kaften, Alex Surf Club, 4.30pm

Shane Wilkinson, Caloundra RSL, 3.30pm

Paradox, Beerwah Hotel, 8.30pm

DJ AD, Palmwoods Hotel, 8.30pm

Mark Porter, Cooroy RSL, 6pm

Brian Carlon, Nambour RSL, 6pm

Tony Boyd, Maroochy Surf Club, 7.30pm

Mo Swagger, Coolum Surf Club, 9pm.

SATURDAY, JUNE 20

INXS tribute, Norton Music Factory, 6pm

The Jazz Room, Kawana Library, 7.30pm

Chilli Padi Duo, Maroochy RSL, 5pm

Riley, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm

Pat Nicholson Band, Beerwah Hotel, 8.30pm

Drive Time Band, Palmwoods Hotel, 8.30pm

Patch Brown, Maroochy Surf Club, 7.30pm Contraband, Coolum Surf Club, 9pm.

SUNDAY, JUNE 21

Fat Picnic, Kings Beach Tavern, 3pm

Dylan Wright, The Presynct, Nambour, 5pm

Karin Schaupp & Andrew Veivers, Eudlo Hall, 4pm

Jazz in the Forest, Tamarind Retreat, Maleny, noon

Silver Fox, Maroochy RSL, 3.30pm

Esteban, Palmwoods Hotel, 2pm

Riley, Coolum Surf Club, 2pm.

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INO WONDER I’M A HEAD CASE

Ashley Robinson is starting to question where his brain is at, after a confusing week or two on his social calendar.

have recently researched the best food for brain fog and memory. Avocado, eggs and nuts come up as helpful in nearly every search.

Right now, I am wondering whether a headguard should be on that list as well, after the week I recently had.

I am the patron of Family of League on the Sunshine Coast (FOL). It is part of a broad-reaching charity helping rugby league players, families and volunteers who may need assistance with health problems or other issues. From time to time, I will MC events for them and also the Moreton Bay FOL, based at Redcliffe.

A month or so ago, I took a call from the Moreton FOL president about MCing its State of Origin lunch and he gave me the date. The next day, I had a call from our local FOL, which invited me as a guest at its Origin lunch at Maroochy RSL. I said yes to both. I put them in my calendar and never gave it another thought until the week of the local one.

Now, I don’t usually drink at these things but I decided to get a bus to ‘the rissole’ and have a few beers. The day before the event, I received a message from the Moreton

president, asking me for some vouchers for the raffle and I told him I would mail them to him. He replied to just “bring them on Friday”. My first thought was that it was nice he was supporting other FOL functions. But I rang him to check.

“No, you dickhead. Our function is this Friday,” he said. I argued that I had it in my calendar for two weeks later and started wondering how many head knocks he’d taken playing the greatest game of all.

So, I rang the local boss to say I wouldn’t make his function, only for him to tell me it wasn’t this week, either: it was also in two weeks. Suddenly, everything made sense. I pictured myself turning up at the RSL with no one there, while Redcliffe Leagues Club had no MC! Thankfully, it all went well.

But there is more. That same Thursday, when it all unfolded, I was on Sea FM talking footy and went through the local games. I said I was heading up to watch Coolum vs Nambour on the Sunday afternoon. Turns out it was the bye weekend and the games I was talking about were the following week.

If you see a bloke leaving Bfresh with cartons of eggs, a bag of avocados, a sack of nuts with a headguard on, that will be me.

“LDANGEROUS AND EVERYWHERE

Jane Stephens is concerned about the proliferation of illegally modified personal mobility devices after crossing paths with an angry e-scooter rider.

ook out, lady! I’ll make you a f*in’ speedbump.” At least, that’s what I think the kid said. He was moving so ridiculously fast that his words went by in the same manner as his e-scooter – in a whoosh. The young reprobate was on a souped-up, glossy flying machine: the illegal kind.

Amid discussion about the government watering down its initially tough laws around e-mobility devices, what we do about illegal, modified machines seems to have been put in the too-hard basket.

It could be argued there is no need for such conversations, because the superpowered devices are already illegal and just waiting to be detected and collected, with their riders chided and charged.

But while the miscreants who ride the illegal bikes and scooters get caught when something catastrophic happens (such as hitting an unwary runner or an older person crossing the street), no one seems to know how to catch the young troublemakers –including the one I crossed paths with – who simply terrorise, taunt and take off.

They have no number plates to ID them. They are unlicensed. Helmets are used to obscure their faces rather than protect their

numbskulls. Proper personal particulars are hard to note when someone goes by at the speed of light.

Queensland Police and transport authorities also face the difficult task of distinguishing between legal and illegally modified machines on sight. Too many unlawful modifications are deliberately designed to be concealed.

And even when they do get up to dastardly deeds, the crims take off across parks and through bushes, making them very hard to follow and catch. The result is that the government may have tried to clamp the wheels of some riders, but those who need to be taken off the highways and byways, paths and parkways are not likely to disappear any time soon.

There must be a renewed focus on stronger enforcement against illegal modifications and tougher penalties for those who deliberately bypass safety standards: the riders and those who help them, such as parents, and those who offer the Frankenstein-ing of e-devices for a fee. Stopping the degenerates who thumb their nose at the law and cause chaos without care on their speed machines must be the priority.

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

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

Ashley Robinson is Mets Caloundra CEO, chairman of Thunder Netball and a lifetime Sunshine Coast resident.

Brown

MACROECONOMIC

PERSPECTIVES FOR MAY

Investor optimism around a peace deal propelled equities higher, though larger bond yields capped gains.

The Australian equity market rose 1.1 per cent in May. Materials outperformed on commodity price strength, while discretionary and real estate were lifted by hopes of a peace deal and more favourable rate outlook. Softer oil prices dragged energy lower, while concerns around the earnings impact from the progress on the battery roll-out hit utilities. Healthcare lagged sharply, driven by CSL’s downgrade.

Valuations on Australian equities eased, with the prospective price-to-earnings ratio falling to 17.1 times by the month’s end. Earnings revisions for the broader market have improved slightly, and are tempering valuations, even as the market pushes higher. Meanwhile, the market’s 3.6 per cent dividend yield sits well below its historical average, but also the average term deposit rate. These indicators point to a lack of value in the broader Australian market.

Global equities diverged sharply in May, with South Korea and Taiwan surging on AI-hardware strength, while Japan, Italy and the US also advanced.

Australia continues to underperform, given the limited AI exposure. Emerging markets weakened, led by Brazil, Indonesia, India and China, underscoring widening dispersion between North Asia’s tech-driven

gains and broader emerging markets softness.

Commodities were mixed, supported by optimism over potential US-Iran progress. Copper jumped 10.3 per cent on growth hopes, while Brent and WTI fell as earlier strength unwound. Natural gas also eased. Despite more vessel transits, Strait traffic remains well below pre-conflict levels. Gold rose 2.1 per cent on reduced inflation and rate-hike risk.

Australian economy – There are signs the economy is losing momentum under the weight of higher interest rates, geopolitical shocks and softening labour demand. Job ads contracted for a second month, business conditions slipped to their weakest levels since 2020, and employment fell in March, pushing the jobless rate to its highest since late 2021.

Forward-looking indicators such as building approvals and the Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index also weakened sharply, highlighting fragile private-sector activity and mounting pressure from elevated energy costs. At the same time, Australia recorded its first trade deficit since 2017, driven by a surge in capital-goods imports linked to data-centre investment.

The Reserve Bank of Australia delivered a third consecutive 25bp hike. While headline inflation eased in April due to a temporary fuel-excise cut, underlying measures remain elevated. Household spending has been volatile, with a strong March rebound followed by a contraction in April, while wage growth has begun to temper. Consumer sentiment improved modestly from very weak levels as the halving of the fuel excise provided some cushion for households.

Jake Brown is an authorised representative (No. 1272311) of Ord Minnett Ltd, AFS licence 237121. Jake can be reached on 5430 4444 or email jbrown@ords.com.au.

Member Spotlight

Deb Donohoe

SMART PUPS ASSISTANCE

DOGS

Where do you live? Minyama. Tell us about your family? I live with my husband Josh and our 15-year-old kelpie-cross Neo. I also have extended family living on the Sunshine Coast, which is awesome.

Favourite location on the Coast? Nothing beats home. But I also love taking Neo to Kawana Beach or doing a drive through the hinterland. Which local person inspires you? My mum, Sue. She literally knows everyone and everyone loves her. She’s heavily involved in voluntary and community work and has this amazing ability to connect with and love people. She’s fun, adventurous and has the fullest social calendar of anyone I know.

Favourite local business? Smart Pups, of course. We train and place highly skilled assistance dogs for children with autism, diabetes, epilepsy and mobility needs. It is an incredible charity and a dream job for me, combining passion and purpose (and puppies).

Best thing about living on the Coast?

The lifestyle and the sense of community. People love to support local and there are so many incredible local businesses on the Coast. Also, it’s the fact that we get to actually live somewhere that is a holiday destination for most people.

How long have you been a Chamber member? Since the start of this year.

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What’s the best thing about being a Chamber member? Meeting interesting people. It’s great to connect with local businesses and have a network of support for the work we are all trying to do.

Favourite ChamberCast with the President and Pep? Episode 23 with Sam Parker, from Grab Life By the Balls, because Grab Life is another awesome local charity doing great work on the Coast and mental health is such an important topic to tackle.

Favourite Chamber event? They are all good but the coffee mornings are probably a favourite.

How can the Coast be improved? Become more dog friendly: more off-leash beaches, dog-friendly cafes and public spaces that welcome our four-legged mates. I might be biased. What excites you about the future of our region? I love that the region is growing in a way that brings us things we used to have to drive to Brisbane for – whether that’s a great restaurant (I’m a massive foodie), a new business or more variety in what’s on offer – but we still get to keep that laid-back, coastal feel. We’re getting the best of both worlds without losing what makes the Sunny Coast special.

Favourite holiday destination? Japan, for the snow. And the food. And basically everything about it.

Jake

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At this time of year, the Sunshine Coast is in its element: crisp winter sunshine and cool, refreshing days – ideal conditions to get out and about these school holidays. Stuck for ideas? We’ve got you covered with our School Holiday Fun Guide.

COWABUNGA! CUDDLE A HIGHLAND COW AT THE GINGER FACTORY

Few places spark warm feelings of excitement quite like The Ginger Factory, and during school holidays, it truly comes to life.

The Ginger Factory is bursting with free activities these school holidays with highland cow cuddles and face painting. How can you say no to a day at the Sunshine Coast’s most magical place?

Join the fun with free craft and story-time sessions throughout the week and meet the friendly resident dragon Zog, or hop aboard Moreton the Ginger Train (at an extra small cost) for an additional touch of magic.

Entry is free.

50 Pioneer Road, Yandina. Go to gingerfactory.com.au

ENTERTAINING KIDS’ PROGRAM AT TEWANTIN NOOSA RSL

Looking for more family fun these school holidays? Head to Tewantin Noosa RSL for an exciting school holiday program featuring the hilarious Larrikin Puppets.

Tickets are just $5 per child, making it an affordable outing for the whole family. Plus, kids eat free during the school holidays: Monday to Friday for lunch and dinner. Keep the fun going with the popular kids’ entertainment every Wednesday night. It all adds up to great food, fantastic entertainment and plenty of family-friendly fun at Tewantin Noosa RSL these school holidays. Book your spot today. 1 Memorial Avenue, Tewantin. Go to noosarsl.com.au

FLYING HIGH ON HISTORY AT QUEENSLAND AIR MUSEUM

For more than 50 years, Queensland Air Museum, based at Caloundra Aerodrome, has been wowing visitors – giving everyone the opportunity to experience aviation history in real life.

With in excess of 90 planes and helicopters on display, including the celebrated F-111, the museum showcases different aspects of Queensland, Australian and world aviation, including World War I and II. Queensland Air Museum is open every day during the school holidays, from 10am to 4pm. Be sure to check out the kids’ activity area. Don’t forget the F-111 and 737 simulator experiences for an extra cost.

The museum holds several event days during the year with various themes including the Jets, Drones and Rockets open day on Saturday, July 11.

7 Pathfinder Drive, Caloundra. Go to qldair.museum

SUNDAYS ARE FUN DAYS FOR FAMILIES AT MAROOCHY RSL

Here’s how to have family fun these school holidays without stretching the budget.

Every Sunday at Maroochy RSL, under-12s eat free with every main menu meal purchased. Plus, they’ll receive a drink and ice cream, and enjoy free entertainment from noon to 3pm, including a magician, face painter or balloon artist.

It’s the recipe for a relaxed family lunch: happy kids and great value.

A BIRD LOVER’S PARADISE AT MALENY BOTANIC GARDENS

Perched high above the Glass House Mountains, Maleny Botanic Gardens and Bird World is one of the Sunshine Coast’s most magical day-out experiences.

Spanning 7.28ha (18 acres) of landscaped gardens, sweeping lawns and panoramic mountain views, it’s a place where families can slow down, wander and reconnect with nature. The real highlight is Bird World – home to hundreds of vibrant, free-flying parrots and exotic birds from around the globe.

Gather the family and make a Sunday of it. Book your table today. 105 Memorial Avenue, Maroochydore. Go to maroochyrsl.com.au or call 5443 2211.

233 Maleny Stanley River Road, Wootha. Go to malenybotanicgardens.com.au

BREAKTHROUGH IN CONCUSSION DIAGNOSIS

Researchers from Monash University and The Alfred Hospital have developed a promising new blood test that could revolutionise the way concussion is diagnosed in older adults: the age group most vulnerable to the condition.

Concussion, also known as mild traumatic brain injury, is a growing public health concern.

Older Australians experience the highest rates of concussion-related hospitalisations and deaths, yet diagnosis remains challenging.

Many concussion symptoms, including memory problems, difficulty concentrating and fatigue, can mirror the normal ageing process. Diagnosing the condition is further complicated when patients are unable to accurately recall or communicate how an injury occurred.

Now, a new study has found that measuring levels of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) in a patient’s blood plasma could provide an objective way to identify concussion in people over 60.

The study examined 89 patients, aged between 60 and 84, who presented at The Alfred. Researchers found GFAP levels were significantly elevated in patients who had suffered a concussion, compared with those who had not.

Lead author Dr Gershon Spitz, from the Monash School of Psychological Sciences, says the findings could significantly improve concussion diagnosis and treatment for older adults.

“There is a lot of ambiguity in the way the diagnostic process works currently, and doctors often rely on information reported by patients themselves, which comes with all sorts of bias,” Dr Spitz says.

“When we’re talking about a potential head injury, there are also potentially cognitive issues, like loss of consciousness or memory loss, that often makes it difficult for the person to remember

clearly what happened in a way that can assist in a diagnosis.

“But the GFAP protein is an objective and reliable measure that we are confident will be a game changer.”

While blood-based biomarkers have previously been explored for diagnosing concussion in younger people, this is the first study to demonstrate their effectiveness in an older population.

Senior author Professor Sandy Shultz, from the Monash School of Translational Medicine, says the test has the potential to be used across a range of healthcare settings in the future.

“This test could eventually be useful not just to doctors and nurses in a hospital or clinic but first responders like paramedics,” Professor Shultz says.

“Timing is critical for the effective treatment of concussion, particularly in this vulnerable population that often has comorbid conditions that make it even more difficult to diagnose and treat. A quick and efficient diagnosis is key to facilitating healthy ageing and longevity.”

Researchers hope the breakthrough will pave the way for faster, more accurate concussion diagnosis.

That would help clinicians in intervening earlier and reducing the long-term impacts of head injuries in older Australians.

WHEN HEARING AIDS BECOME A LIFELINE: UNDERSTANDING THE ANXIETY OF HEARING LOSS

For many people living with hearing loss, a hearing aid is far more than a device: it is a lifeline to the world around them.

So, when something goes wrong with it, the emotional impact can be profound.

Our practice recently saw a client who was experiencing significant anxiety after one of his hearing aids developed a fault. The distress he felt at the prospect of handing it over for repair was palpable – not because he doubted our care, but because his reliance on his hearing aids had become so deeply woven into his daily life that the thought of being without them, even temporarily, was genuinely frightening.

This is something Hear4Good staff understand completely.

Hearing loss affects far more than just the ability to hear. It can lead to social withdrawal, loss of confidence, communication difficulties and heightened anxiety – particularly in situations where a person feels vulnerable or exposed.

When the device that manages those challenges is suddenly unavailable, that

anxiety can intensify rapidly. As an independent hearing clinic, Hear4Good prides itself on approaching every client as an individual.

A loan hearing aid service is offered for those requiring repairs, ensuring continuity and minimising disruption to daily life. Staff also take time to listen – not just to test results, but to concerns, fears and the very real emotional weight that hearing loss can carry.

You are never just a patient. You are a person, and that always comes first.

Lisa Burley is a highly experienced audiometrist at Hear4Good in Caloundra and Golden Beach. Call 5477 0144 or visit hear4good.com.au.

PHYSIOTHERAPY AIDS ARTHRITIS MANAGEMENT

Hip and knee replacement surgery is a major focus of Dr Daevyd Rodda at Sunshine Coast Orthopaedic Group.

These can be great operations for appropriate patients who have failed conservative management.

One of the most important conservative measures that the practice typically recommends for patients is physiotherapy.

The Sunshine Coast is spoiled for choice for excellent physiotherapists.

One of the programs that your physiotherapist may recommend for management of an osteoarthritic hip or knee is called the GLAD program.

This is an evidence-based program that was developed in Denmark and brought to Australia in 2016.

GLAD stands for Good Life with Arthritis in Denmark.

The principles of this program have helped thousands of Australians living with arthritis.

It is important to note that the goal of conservative arthritis management is not simply to avoid surgery.

The goal is to give you the best quality of life possible, while appropriately deferring surgery.

Conservative arthritis management

involves a multi-disciplinary approach including simple analgesia, lifestyle modification, diet and exercise, injectable therapies and sometimes a minor procedure called a radiofrequency ablation of the genicular nerves. Contact us for help with all stages of your arthritis journey.

WORDS: A/Prof Dr Daevyd Rodda. Visit scorthogroup.com.au.

When it’s best to see a neurosurgeon

When it comes to conditions of the spine, seeking the expertise of a neurosurgeon can provide numerous benefits.

Neurosurgeons specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the nervous system, including the intricate structures of the spine. Here are some advantages of seeing a neurosurgeon for spine-related conditions:

Advanced knowledge: neurosurgeons undergo extensive training focused specifically on the nervous system, giving them a deep understanding of the complexities of spinal disorders.

Surgical expertise: neurosurgeons possess specialised skills in performing intricate spinal surgeries, including delicate procedures involving the spinal cord and nerves.

Minimally invasive techniques: neurosurgeons are adept at using minimally invasive surgical techniques to treat spine-related disorders, leading to smaller incisions, reduced scarring and quicker recovery times.

Management of complex cases: neurosurgeons are well-equipped to handle complex spine conditions such as spinal tumours, degenerative diseases and spinal cord injuries.

For more information about the treatments available on the Sunshine Coast, visit scneurosurgery.com.au.

INDUSTRY EXPERTS

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Technology reduces glasses dependence

Cataract surgery today is about far more than removing a cloudy lens.

Modern lens technology now offers suitable patients the opportunity to achieve a greater range of vision and reduce their dependence on glasses.

Two of the latest premium intraocular lenses are the Hoya Vivinex Gemetric and the Bausch + Lomb enVista Envy. Both are designed to improve vision at distance, intermediate and near ranges, but each has unique strengths.

The Vivinex Gemetric lens uses advanced optical design to provide balanced vision across multiple distances. It has been developed to deliver excellent reading and computer vision while maintaining strong distance vision.

The enVista Envy lens focuses on providing a continuous range of vision with high image quality and contrast, helping patients perform everyday tasks comfortably across different lighting conditions.

For patients, these advances mean more personalised treatment options. The most suitable lens depends on lifestyle, visual goals and overall eye health.

EyeHub Buderim is currently the only practice on the Sunshine Coast offering Hoya intraocular lenses, providing patients with access to some of the latest lens technologies available but with the same

SKIN

HEALTH

Learning from the best in skin cancer medicine

SunLife Skin Cancer Care Centre staff believe that providing high-quality care means never standing still.

Skin cancer medicine continues to evolve, with new research, technologies and diagnostic techniques every year.

Staying current with these developments is an important part of ensuring patients receive care that reflects contemporary best practice.

Recently, all doctors from SunLife attended the Skin Cancer College of Australasia’s annual conference, joining practitioners from across Australia and New Zealand. It was an amazing opportunity to learn about the latest developments in skin cancer, while also sharing experiences with colleagues from around the country.

One of the standout topics this year was dermoscopy: the use of specialised ‘skin scopes’, to examine lesions in greater detail. Internationally recognised experts shared their insights to identify subtle signs of skin cancer and melanoma that may otherwise go undetected.

By investing in ongoing education and professional development, SunLife doctors continue to bring the latest evidence, experience and best-practice approaches back to their patients on the Sunshine Coast.

Approach matters

Different patients require different surgical approaches for hip replacement. An 'approach' refers to the path from the skin incision, through the layers of muscle and tissue, to your hip joint. Each approach has its own advantages and disadvantages, depending on the patient and their underlying condition. Over time, I have settled on the anterior approach as my usual approach for most patients.

It is reliable and is a technique with less disruption of the muscles and tissues to the joint. This can offer faster early recovery compared with other approaches.

Some patients are walking with their new joint replacement in 24 hours. However, it is not suitable for everyone. Certain hip problems still require different approaches. It is wise to remain experienced in other approaches. What does the published research say about the different approaches? It gives you confidence that whichever approach used does not make a difference in six weeks.

What matters most is that you receive a high-performing prosthesis, that it is accurately positioned and that it integrates well with your bone.

These are the factors that improve your pain and disability and improve longevity.

DRHAMISHGRAY

Across

9 Moral examples (7)

10 Shakespeare character (7)

11 Command (7)

12 Try (7)

13 Strong variety of acid (9)

15 Spinning element of generator (5)

16 Church tower (7)

19 Plaintiff (7)

20 Thespian (5)

21 Not connected by kinship (9)

25 Object used for weightlifting (7)

26 Underwater missile (7)

28 Practical person (7)

29 Communal toilet (7)

Down

1 Mercury (6)

2 Scoundrel (6)

3 Church recess (4)

4 Attorney (6)

5 Seasoned Italian bread (8)

6 Linguistic (10)

7 Species of buttercup (8)

8 Laggard (8)

14 With an excess of blood (10)

16 Sheath (8)

17 On the outside (8)

18 Even footing (8)

22 Faze (6)

23 Essay on a theme (6)

24 Ill-fated (6)

27 Ritual (4)

WORD STEP

Complete the list by changing one letter at a time to create a new word at each step. There may be more than one answer.

SPITE

HOROSCOPES

ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 19)

The sun, Mercury and Jupiter are visiting clannish Cancer, so it’s a suitable time to tackle a domestic project, clean the house or organise a family get-together. If you’re travelling, it’s likely to be somewhere you’ve been before, where you feel totally at home.

LEO (JULY 23 - AUG 22)

Expect a rather confusing week, as nebulous Neptune squares the sun (your ruling planet). If you sweat the small stuff, then you’ll just end up feeling tired and emotional. It’s time to de-stress as the sun, Mercury and Jupiter light up your spiritual/solitude zone.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 - DEC 21)

Most fiery Sagittarians are spontaneous folk, but this week you need to carefully consider the consequences of what you do and say. If you act in haste –without all the relevant facts at hand – then you could find yourself deep in a disagreement.

QUIZ

1. Which of the following Ancient Greek philosophers was born first: Plato, Aristotle or Socrates?

2. Macaroni, Rockhopper and Magellanic are types of which animal?

3. What was the name of the ship that blocked the Suez Canal in 2021?

4. Which Australian conservationist and TV personality won the US version of Dancing with the Stars in 2025?

5. From left to right, in what order do the Beatles appear along the crossing on the cover of their Abbey Road album?

6. What element has the atomic number of 1 on the periodic table?

CHORD

TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20)

Bulls can too easily get bogged down in a boring old rut. But this week – with dynamic Mars charging through your sign –you’re full of creative ideas and keen to make exciting connections. You could also be asked to do some volunteer work.

VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22)

With the sun, Mercury and Jupiter activating your hopes-and-wishes zone, it’s time to articulate your goals and dreams for the future to put them into action. Thursday favours disciplined, creative work. But don’t let a loved one or work colleague manipulate you.

CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19)

The sun, Mercury and Jupiter are jumping through your relationship zone, so put the needs of loved ones at the top of your to-do list. Walk in their shoes for a while. And Venus trines Saturn on Thursday, which boosts drive, ambition and organisational skills.

8. With 10,001 pieces, the second-largest Lego set is of which iconic landmark?

9. How many World Cups did professional footballer Pelé (pictured) win with Brazil?

GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 20)

Mercury, Jupiter and the sun are visiting your money zone, which increases your spontaneous and extravagant side. So be careful you don’t indulge in a ‘comfort shopping’ spree that you later regret. Slow down and think things through.

LIBRA (SEP 23 - OCT 22)

Polite Librans are peacemakers. And you’ll certainly require your diplomacy skills this week when a relationship with a partner or work colleague could be confusing and frustrating. The best way to handle the situation is with plenty of patience and understanding.

AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18)

Steer clear of a smooth operator who could lead you up the primrose path to trouble. Check all news, proposals and information carefully. If something sounds too good to be true, then turn around and start walking in the opposite direction!

CANCER (JUNE 21 - JULY 22)

This week the sun, Mercury and Jupiter are moving through Cancer, which stirs up sensitive emotions. Plus, the sun/Neptune square increases professional problems or personal insecurities. But becoming emotionally overwrought won’t help matters.

SCORPIO (OCT 23 - NOV 21)

It’s a good week to channel energy into travel, education and expanding your mind. Your communication skills are firing as you extend your peer group and make creative new connections. Unhappily single? It’s time to be more proactive about finding love.

PISCES (FEB 19 - MAR 20)

This week the sun, Mercury and Jupiter stimulate your selfexpression zone, so channel your energy into a personal project or creative venture. Draw inspiration from Carly Simon: ‘There’s always a creative side to me, even when it’s quiet musically.’

7. ‘When he pours, he reigns’ is the tagline from which 1980s film?

10. Which collectable card game was released by Wizards of the Coast in 1993?

A LUXE STANDOUT ON ACREAGE

Amodern Queensland country manor on acreage, with resort-style amenities and development potential, has hit the market just north of Noosa.

Known as Calico Lodge, the fully fenced, 9.27ha (22.9 acres) estate at 420 Mary Valley Road, The Dawn, is being offered for sale at $3.3 million. Positioned in the tightly held acreage enclave of The Dawn, just 6km from the CBD, the property is attracting attention for its scale, quality and versatility.

Professionals Gympie owner and director Peter Olsson says opportunities of this calibre are rare.

“The Dawn is always very popular and the level of demand for that area is extremely high,”

Mr Olsson says. “Generally speaking, owners there don’t sell every day of the week. So, when properties come up, they’re always held in high regard.”

Mr Olsson describes Calico Lodge as one of the standout properties he has encountered: “It would be in the top-three properties I’ve ever personally listed in my time in real estate.”

Set behind a remote-controlled gate and approached via a tree-lined driveway, the estate immediately creates a sense of privacy and exclusivity. The contemporary acreage residence sits amid manicured grounds, with a resort-inspired design positioned to capture views across the surrounding countryside.

Built by renowned master builder Andy

Green and recognised with a major Sunshine Coast home award when completed in the mid-1990s, the residence spans 513sqm under roof. It comprises four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a dedicated office, multiple living areas and expansive entertaining spaces.

A new chef’s kitchen featuring premium European appliances, porcelain benchtops and custom cabinetry forms the centrepiece of the home, flowing seamlessly into open-plan living and dining zones.

Outside, a spectacular 122,000-litre heated saltwater pool with integrated spa facilities, water features and Italian-tiled entertaining areas provides a resort-style focal point.

Beyond the residence, the property includes

fenced paddocks, established fruit trees, 10kW of solar power, an 18m x 9m powered shed and Calico Creek, which is supported by a valuable 40-megalitre water licence and irrigation infrastructure. The steel cattle yards include forcing and drafting yards, race, squeeze bail and loading ramp.

The dual-title configuration presents future potential, with scope for additional dwellings, subject to council approval.

Combining award-winning design, luxury living, productive land and investment potential, Calico Lodge represents a rare opportunity to secure one of the region’s most distinguished lifestyle properties.

At a glance

THE DAWN 420 Mary Valley Road

Contact:

Professionals Gympie

Peter Olsson, 0411 065 326

Lex Townsend, 0429 832 192

Price: $3,300,000

Open: 4 bed / 3 bath / 6 car / pool / 9.27ha (22.9 acres)

Saturday, June 20, from 10.30-11.15am.

805/1 Waterside Retreat, Birtinya

This exceptional penthouse captures panoramic views across Lake Kawana, the coastline, ocean and hinterland ranges.

Designed for luxurious indoor-outdoor living, it offers soaring raked ceilings, designer finishes and an oversized entertaining terrace in one of Birtinya’s most sought-after waterfront locations. Positioned within the thriving Sunshine Coast Health precinct, residents enjoy privacy, resort-style amenities, and access to beaches, shopping, dining and transport connections.

• Panoramic water views

• Oversized entertaining terrace

• Prized north-east aspect

• Soaring raked ceilings

• Designer kitchen finishes

• Resort-style resident facilities

32.53

Price: Expressions of Interest closing Thursday, 25th June at 4pm

Inspect: Thursday 18th June 4-4:30pm, Saturday 20th June 3-3:30pm Brendan Hogan 0431 338 495 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

1 Driftwood Court, Bokarina

Set within the tightly held Bokarina Beach Courts, this is a rare offering just footsteps from the sand. Positioned on a spacious 691m² (approx.) corner block with only one neighbour, this beautifully renovated single-level home delivers effortless living in one of the Sunshine Coast’s most exclusive beachside pockets. Light-filled interiors flow seamlessly to outdoor spaces and a sparkling inground pool, creating a relaxed feel. More than just a home, it’s a lifestyle of ease and coastal living.

• 691m2 (approx.) corner block

• Beautifully renovated throughout

• Designer kitchen and walk-in pantry

• Sparkling inground pool

• Footsteps to beach

• Minutes walk to cafés & restaurants

Auction: Saturday 20th June at 11am Onsite

Inspect: Thursday 18th June 4-4:30pm, Saturday 20th June 10:30-11am

Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222

Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188 422

Spectacular North-Facing Penthouse

4/23 Queen Of Colonies Parade, Moffat Beach

Commanding an extraordinary north-facing position along the iconic Moffat Beach headland, this spectacular residence delivers an unparalleled coastal lifestyle with breathtaking ocean views, expansive house-sized proportions and an exclusive rooftop retreat unlike anything else on the market.

Showcasing a meticulous floor-to-ceiling renovation, this remarkable residence combines refined coastal luxury with effortless functionality across an impressive 320sqm of living and entertaining space.

• Spectacular penthouse along Moffat Beach headland • Panoramic ocean views stretching along the coastline

Three spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms • Boutique complex of just four residences • Fully renovated throughout to an exceptional standard

AFFORDABILITY IS STILL THE KEY

Experts say proposed changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing may help first-home buyers but could cause problems in housing supply.

The nation’s experts are split on whether the government’s proposed negative gearing and capital gains tax changes will help first-home buyers.

In this month’s Finder Reserve Bank of Australia Cash Rate Survey, 38 experts and economists weigh in on future cash rate moves and other issues relating to the state of the economy.

Experts are asked to provide their opinion on the government’s proposed changes to negative gearing and the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) discount. Just over half who weigh in say the changes help first-home buyers, while 48 per cent say they do not.

Data from Finder’s Consumer Sentiment Tracker shows 36 per cent of Australians do not think they will ever be able to afford their own property.

But the panel is clearer on the wider impact: 63 per cent say the changes are bad for small business, and 68 per cent say start-ups should be exempt from the CGT change.

Richard Whitten, home loans expert at Finder, says the changes could tilt the field toward first-home buyers, but will not fix affordability on their own.

“Reducing the tax advantages for investors will give first-home buyers a better shot at competing for a property,” he says.

“But the experts are clear that this alone will not fix affordability.

“Australia still has a fundamental housing shortage, and that is what ultimately drives prices.”

Graham Cooke, from Aussie Insights, says the change could usher in a rare buyer’s market – with a warning for recent buyers.

“The big winners here will be first-time buyers,” he says.

“Anyone who has been saving a deposit and waiting for the right opportunity to buy their first home will now be operating in Australia’s first buyer’s market in many years.

“While this is excellent news for young people looking to get onto the property ladder, it is a significant concern for those who purchased recently with sub-10 per cent deposits, as they are now at risk of falling into negative equity.

“Those buyers will be hoping the market bounces back quickly.”

The warning comes as the panel forecasts property prices to soften over the next 12 months, with average forecast falls of 4.2 per cent in Sydney and 3.7 per cent in Melbourne, while Perth is tipped to edge up 0.5 per cent.

Tim Reardon, from the Housing Industry Association, warns that the changes could worsen the housing shortage.

“Housing supply is reduced by the increase in taxation,” he says.

“This worsens the housing problems and exacerbates the barriers to first-home buyers entering the market.

“Once a change is made, there needs to be consistency across asset classes or the adverse impact on housing is worse.

“This means that first-home buyers do not benefit from the budget, investor activity remains strong and small businesses bear a higher tax burden.”

AUCTIONS

Saturday, 20 June

9:00 AM

37 Bell Road, Buderim Open from 8:30am

Gregory Ward 0497 659 029

Zoe Byrne 0409 333 881

Saturday, 20 June

11:00 AM

204/62 Memorial Avenue, Maroochydore Open from 10:30am

Ari Whisson 0449 690 995

Saturday, 20 June

11:00 AM

1/15 The Grove, Alexandra Headland Open from 10:30am

Eden Farimbella 0438 473 467

Sales of the week

Saturday, 20 June

11:00AM

63 Piringa Street, Wurtulla Open from 10:30am

Ryan Cramer 0450 607 926

Saturday, 20 June

12:00PM

3/51 Edward Street, Alexandra Headland Open from 11:30am

Jacob Hussey 0416 100 509

Saturday, 20 June

1:00 PM

12 Hardwood Court, Buderim Open from 12:30pm

Jake Loiero 0448 000 933

Jaiden Zanche a 0403 250 154

Saturday, 20 June

2:00PM

16 Trinity Crescent, Sippy Downs Open from 1:30pm

Niall Molloy 0448 954 272

Ari Whisson 0449 690 995

125 Paradise Circuit, Maroochydore

3 bed | 3 bath | 2 car

Will Van den Dungen 0438 130 188

38 Yaringa Avenue, Buddina

4 bed | 2 bath | 2 car

Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

24 Wishart Crescent, Baringa

4 bed | 2 bath | 2 car

Will Van den Dungen 0438 130 188

2/51 Edward Street,

Alexandra Headland

1 bed | 1 bath | 1 car

Jacob Hussey 0416 100 509

8 Holt Street, Currimundi

6 bed | 3 bath | 2 car

Jack Chamberlain 0415 776 299

James Goldsworthy 0400 635 141

10 Dover Court, Buderim

3 bed | 1 bath | 2 car

William Mitchell 0490 062 264

42/14 Bright Place,

1 bed | 1 bath | 1 car

57 Point Cartwright Drive, Buddina

3 bed | 1 bath | 2 car

Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

Buddina

4 bed | 3 bath | 1 car

Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

419/87-97 First Avenue, Mooloolaba

1 bed | 1 bath | 1 car

Will Van den Dungen 0438 130 188

Nirimba

3 bed | 2 bath | 2 car

Van den Dungen 0438 130 188

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| 1 car Mountain Creek 3 bed | 2 bath | 2 car Jack McGhee 0423 783 979

84 Croydon Avenue, Currimundi

5 bed | 2 bath | 2 car

Ryan Cramer 0450 607 926

Jack Chamberlain 0415 776 299

10203/96 Memorial Avenue, Maroochydore

2 bed | 2 bath | 2 car

Jacob Hussey

508/14 Aerodrome Road, Maroochydore

• Two spacious bedrooms plus versa le mul -purpose room

• Two bathrooms including ensuite to the master bedroom

• Elevated coastal outlook towards Old Woman Island

• Open-plan living and dining flowing to a private balcony

• Modern kitchen with ample storage and bench space

• Ducted air condi oning throughout and secure car accommoda on

• Resort facili es including pool, spa, gym and roo op entertaining area

• Walking distance to beaches, dining, shopping and transport

Auc on ‘Auc ons at Al tude’ – Al tude Nine Room, cnr First Avenue & South Sea Islander Way, Maroochydore Thurs, 9 Jul, 5:30pm Registra ons from 4:30pm

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AUCTION RESULTS

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10 RIM ROAD, BUDERIM

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,190,000

5 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Ray White Buderim, Gregory Ward, 0497 659 029

9 SARDINIA PLACE, PARREARRA

Passed in at $1,700,000

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Ray White Maroochydore, Niall Molloy, 0448 954 272 / Angus Low, 0481 178 240

120 SUNSHINE COVE WAY, MAROOCHYDORE

Sold prior to auction for $1,130,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Ray White Buderim, Jake Loiero, 0448 000 933 / Jaiden Zanchetta, 0403 250 154

2/10 PANGARINDA PLACE, MOOLOOLABA

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER $810,000

2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car

Ray White Mooloolaba, Brent Higgins, 0414 775 133

7 TIMBERDALE COURT, MONS

Passed in at $1,350,000 – contact agent

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Ray White Buderim, Teale Ring, 0422 700 980 / Gregory Ward, 0497 659 029

2/1 BARNES DRIVE, BUDERIM

Passed in at $855,000 – contact agent

3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car

Ray White Buderim, Jacob Stinson, 0481 101 689/ Jake Loiero, 0448 000 933

4/91 GOONAWARRA DRIVE, MOOLOOLABA

Passed in at $950,900 – contact agent

3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car

Ray White Mooloolaba, Brent Higgins, 0414 775 133

28/139-141 BRADMAN AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE

Passed in at $1,350,000 – contact agent

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Ray White Maroochydore, Niall Molloy, 0448 954 272 / Lottie Gunter, 0426 166 791

111-121 MAIN CREEK ROAD, TANAWHA

Passed in at $1,500,000 – contact agent

4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car

Ray White Buderim, Jake Loiero, 0448 000 933

17 WILGUY CRESCENT, BUDERIM

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,610,000

4 bed, 2 bath, 4 car

Ray White Buderim, Lew Pottinger, 0419 788 547 / Tully Thompson, 0428 959 238

11 HARVARD COURT, SIPPY DOWNS

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER FOR $1,150,000

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Ray White Maroochydore, Matthew Burke, 0448 221 481 / Pam Thomas, 0438 272 096

MARKET TRACKER

Recent Sunshine Coast property sales.

504/38 MAHOGANY DRIVE, PELICAN WATERS

$890,000 / 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car

Next Property Group, Mary-Ann McLoughlin

18 ELLIS WAY, MERIDAN PLAINS

$850,000 / 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car

Next Property Group, Brendan Hogan and Bailey Williames

8 CANAMBIE STREET, PALMVIEW

$1,135,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Grant Smith

15 OAK COURT, MINYAMA

$3,880,000 / 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car

Next Property Group, Richard Scrivener and Loren Wimhurst

15 HIDDEN PLACE, MAROOCHYDORE

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

Next Property Group, Courtney Paterson

13 GLENALPIN COURT, BUDERIM

$1,880,000 / 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car, 1 pool

Grant Smith

226/8 STARLING STREET, BUDERIM

$705,000 / 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car

Grant Smith C21 Buderim

3 ACHURCH STREET, PALMVIEW

$1,000,000 / 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Grant Smith C21 Buderim

9 BURRAN COURT, KULUIN

$1,120,000 / 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car

Next Property Group, Bailey Williames

4 SUMMERFIELD COURT, KULUIN

$1,290,000 / 4 bed, 3 bath, 5 car

Next Property Group, Brendan Hogan

12 GODWIN PLACE, PELICAN WATERS

$3,625,000 / 5 bed, 4 bath, 3 car

Next Property Group, Mary-Ann McLoughlin

11 WATSON STREET, CURRIMUNDI

$8,125,000 / 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car

Next Property Group, Loren Wimhurst and Richard Scrivener

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

*As supplied by contributing real estate agencies.

JUST STEPS FROM THE SAND

Positioned within the tightly held Bokarina beach courts, 1 Driftwood Court presents a rare opportunity to secure a home in one of the Sunshine Coast’s most exclusive coastal pockets. Enjoy morning swims, coastal walks and an effortless lifestyle just steps from the sand. This single-level home, set on a spacious 691sqm corner block with only one direct neighbour, has been tastefully renovated with a relaxed coastal aesthetic. Light-filled interiors create seamless indoor/outdoor living, while the designer kitchen offers sleek cabinetry, a walk-in pantry and generous storage. Comfort is ensured with ducted air-conditioning, ceiling fans and solar. The home also features a fully fenced yard with a pool.

YOUR PRIME TIME TV GUIDE

6.30pm Hard Quiz. (PG)

7.00 News.

7.30 Monty Don’s British Gardens.

8.30 Shetland. (M) Calder and Tosh discover the truth behind Rossi’s mission.

9.30 Twenty Twenty Six. (M)

10.30 Gruen. (PG)

6pm Kath & Kim. (PG)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M)

8.30 The Hardacres. (PG)

Things come toa head for Sam atthe docks.

10.05 The Capture. (M)

6.30pm Compass.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Race Around The World. (PG)

8.30 Ground Up. (M) Hugh and Destiny try tosecure asponsor.

9.05 The Capture. (MA15+) Thetables turn once again for Rachel Carey.

10.00 Death In Paradise. (M)

7pm News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Deep End: The Scott Miller Story

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.20 Media Watch. (PG)

9.35 Planet America.

10.10 Stuff The British Stole.

7.30pm 7.30.

8.00 Stuff The British Stole. (PG)

8.30 Lucy Worsley’s Victorian Murder Club. (PG)

9.30 I Was Actually There. (PG) 10.05 Compass.

6.30pm Hard Quiz. (PG)

7.00 News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Gruen. (PG)

8.35 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG) Presented byGuy Montgomery.

9.20 Race Around The World. (PG)

10.25 Planet America.

6.30pm Hard Quiz. (PG)

7.00 News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Restoration Australia. (PG)

9.00 Ground Up. (M)

9.30 Twenty Twenty Six. (M)

10.00 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace.

6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs. 8.00 MOVIE Inferno. (2016) (M) Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones. Aprofessor awakens with amnesia. 10.30 To Be Advised.

6pm News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG)

8.30 MOVIE The Equalizer 3. (2023) (MA15+) Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning. Robert McCall

6pm Seven News.

7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PG)

8.30 7NEWS Spotlight. Focuses onlong-form investigations.

9.30 24 Hours In Police Custody: The Home County Cartel Pt 1. (M) Detectives battle drug smugglers.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

6pm 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 16. Newcastle Knights vSt George Illawarra Dragons. 9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match. 10.45 MOVIE Lethal Weapon 2. (1989) (M)

6pm 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE National Treasure. (2004) (PG) Nicolas Cage. A treasure hunter uncovers asecret.

10.10 MOVIE The Tomorrow War. (2021) (MA15+) Chris Pratt. future war.

6pm 9News Sunday.

7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

8.00 Boy George & Culture Club. (M) Looks at pop band Culture Club.

10.00 9News Late.

10.30 The First 48: Vengeance/Paid In Full. (MA15+)

11.25 Love Cheats. (M)

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PG) Hosted byNatalie Gruzlewski. 9.10 The Rookie. (M) Nolan makes aquiet arrest. 10.10 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. 6pm 9News.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 First Dates Australia. (M)

8.40 Doc. (M) Richard and TJ are atodds. 9.40 House Of Wellness. (PG) 10.40 The Agenda Setters.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG)

8.30 The Front Bar. (M) Takes alighter look atall things AFL.

9.30 (PG) Hosted byHamish McLachlan. 10.00 The Agenda Setters.

6pm Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 16. Brisbane Lions vSydney. From the Gabba, Brisbane. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. 11.00 Kick Ons. 11.30 TBA.

A Current Affair.

Travel Guides. (PG) Ordinary Australians become travel critics.

100% Footy. (M) Features the latest rugby league news.

9News Late.

Outback Opal Hunters. (PG)

6pm 9News. 7.00 ACA.

7.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PG)

8.30 Clarkson’s Farm: Hurrying. (MA15+) A scheduling mistake creates tension.

9.40 9News Late.

10.10 The Grand Tour. (M)

6pm 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 To Be Advised.

8.30 NRL Origin Story. Looks at the original “Origin” rule.

9.40 9News Late.

10.10 Freddy And The Eighth. (M)

11.10 A Killer Makes A Call. (MA15+)

6pm 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 17. Parramatta Eels vSouth Sydney Rabbitohs.

9.55 NRL Thursday Night Footy Post-Match.

10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Bad Blood. (MA15+)

6pm 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG)

7.30 Selling Houses Australia. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) Hosted byTom Gleisner.

9.30 10’s Late News.

10.30 Big Bang. (PG)

6.30pm The Dog House. (PG) Theteam makes adoggy Christmas dinner.

7.30 Selling Houses Australia. The team helps John and Kitsa.

9.30 Ambulance UK. (M) It is abusy shift for the ambulance service.

11.30 FBI. (M)

6.30pm 10 News+. Hosted byDenham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace.

7.00 MasterChef Australia. (PG) Amateur cooks take tothe kitchen.

8.15 Watson. (PG) Watson catches upwith his friend Sherlock Holmes.

9.15 FBI. (M) A federal judge disappears.

6pm 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PG)

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) Hosted byTom Gleisner. 9.40 10’s Late News. 10.40 Big Bang. (PG)

6.30pm Deal Or No Deal. (PG)

7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG)

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PG)

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (M) Presented byMelanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

9.40 10’s Late News.

10.10 Sports Tonight: The Weekly Kick Off.

6pm 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG)

7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG)

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PG)

8.40 Boston Blue. (M) Twodetectives

9.40 10’s Late News. 10.40 Cheap Seats. (M) 11.40 10 News+.

6pm 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal.

7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG)

7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (M)

8.40 NCIS. (M) The team chases akiller during Navy Week.

9.40 10’s Late News.

10.40 Big Bang. (PG)

6pm Mastermind Aust.

6.30 News.

7.35 Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains. (PG)

8.30 Record-Breaking Bridges. (PG) Alook atthree ofFrance’s most iconic bridges.

9.30 Michael Palin In North Korea.

10.25 SBS News.

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. GroupD. USA vAustralia. From Seattle Stadium, Washington, US. Replay.

9.30 Shut Your Big Fat Mouth John Safran! (M) Presented byJohn Safran.

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.30 Mary Celeste: Solving The Mystery (M) Looks atthe mystery ofthe Mary Celeste

8.25 Titanic: Secrets Of The Shipwreck. (PG) Explores the discovery ofthe Titanic

10.15 Rock Legends: Simple Minds. (PG)

6pm Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News.

7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG)

8.40 24 Hours In Emergency: See The Light. (M) A man isairlifted after crashing his motorbike atspeed.

9.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M)

6pm Mastermind Aust.

6.30 News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG)

8.30 Insight. A look atwhat can happen after awindfall.

9.30 Dateline: Kherson – Hunted By Drones. 10.00 SBS News.

6pm Mastermind Aust.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Wogball: Australia’s Beautiful Game. (PG)

8.40 Mysteries Of Sink Holes: Hidden Worlds. (PG) Looks atthe mysteries ofsinkholes.

9.35 Coldwater. (M) 10.30 SBS News.

7.35pm Fortress Britain With Alice Roberts. (PG)

8.30 Saving Yellowstone: A Gathering Place. (PG) Looks atwhat ittakes toprotect Yellowstone wildlife.

9.25 A Gentleman In Moscow. (M)

10.15 SBS News.

DIGITAL CHOICE

ABC PLUS (CH22) 7TWO (CH72) 7MATE (CH74) 9GO! (CH82) 9GEM (CH81) DRAMA (CH53) COMEDY (CH52)

7.30pm MOVIE Scoob! (2020) (PG) 9.05 Caper Crew. 9.55 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. (PG) 10.20 Merlin. (PG) 11.05 Deadly 60. 11.35 Good Game Spawn Point.

7.30pm Kids Baking Championship. 8.10 Kids BBQ Championship. (PG) 8.55 Caper Crew. 9.40 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG) 10.25 Abbott Elementary. (PG) 10.45 Children’s Programs.

7.30pm MOVIE

Fantastic Mr. Fox. (2009) (PG) George Clooney, Meryl Streep. 8.50 Animal Park. (PG) 10.20 Secrets Of The Zoo. (PG) 11.05 Merlin. (PG) 11.55 Miraculous. (PG)

7.35pm Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG) 8.00 Young Sheldon. (PG) 8.25 Young Sheldon. (PG) 8.45 Expedition With Steve Backshall. (PG) 9.35 Chopped Jnr. 10.15 Kids Baking C’ship.

7.30pm Children’s Programs. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.15 Children’s Programs. 8.20 Young Sheldon. 8.40 Savage Builds. 9.25 Children’s Programs. 9.50 BattleBots.

7.35pm Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG) 8.00 Young Sheldon. (PG) 8.20 Young Sheldon. (PG) 9.05 Adventure Time. 9.50 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 11.00 Children’s Programs.

7.30pm Children’s Programs. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. (PG) 8.45 Ultimate Vets. (PG) 9.05 Animal Park. 9.50 Secrets Of The Zoo. 10.35 Amazing Animal Friends.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Horse Racing. Royal Ascot.

6.30pm Bondi Vet. (PG) 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 8.30 Lewis. (M) 10.30 Horse Racing. Royal Ascot. From Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, England.

6.30pm Escape To The Country. 7.30 The Coroner. (M) 8.30 Vera. (M) 10.30 Malpractice. (M) 11.30 The Coroner. (M)

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. (M) 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. (M) 10.50 Air Crash Investigations. (PG) 11.50 Doc Martin. (M)

6.30pm Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.30 Football. AFL. Gold Coast Suns vHawthorn. 10.30 AFL Post-Game. 11.15 GetOn Extra.

6pm Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.00 Storage Wars. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE Back To The Future. (1985) (PG) Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd. 10.00 MOVIE Battleship. (2012) (M) Taylor Kitsch.

6pm Border Security: International. (PG) 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Bad Boys II. (2003) (MA15+) Will Smith. 11.30 MOVIE After Earth. (2013) (M)

6.30pm Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. 8.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. (M) 9.30 Adventure Gold Diggers. (PG) 10.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 11.30 Mighty Ships.

6pm Bewitched. 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE Mirror Mirror. (2012) (PG) Lily Collins, Julia Roberts, Armie Hammer. 9.40 MOVIE Freelance. (2024) (MA15+) Nicole Pastor, Jordan Fraser-Trumble.

7.30pm MOVIE The Wizard Of Oz. (1939) (G) Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr. 9.35 MOVIE Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. (1971) (G) Gene Wilder, Peter Ostrum. 11.45 Top 20 Funniest. (M)

7.30pm MOVIE The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1. (2014) (M) Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth. 10.00 To Be Advised.

6pm Bewitched. 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 To Be Advised. 10.55 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.55 The 100. (MA15+)

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. (M) 8.45 Inspector Morse. (PG) 11.05 Escape To The Country.

6.30pm Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. (PG) 8.30 Rookie Truckers. (PG) 9.30 Outback Truckers. (PG) 10.30 Train Rescue Down Under. 11.30 Ice Road Truckers.

6pm Bewitched. 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 To Be Advised. 10.45 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.45 The 100. (MA15+)

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.45 Foyle’s War. (M) 10.55 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. (PG) 11.55 Bargain Hunt.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. (M) 8.30 Grace. (M) 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M) 11.30 Father Brown. (M)

6.30pm Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 The Force: BTL. (PG) 9.30 Caught On Dashcam. (PG) 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 World’s Scariest Police Chases.

6.30pm Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL. Brisbane vSydney. 7.30 Highway Patrol Special. 8.30 Air Crash Inv. (PG) 9.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles. (M) 10.30 MOVIE The New Mutants. (2020) (M)

6pm Bewitched. 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Batman Forever. (1995) (PG) Val Kilmer, Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey. 11.00 Seinfeld. (PG)

6pm Bewitched. 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.30 The 100. (MA15+)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Escape To The Chateau. 8.40 MOVIE Casino Royale. (2006) (M) Daniel Craig. 11.35 The First 48. (M)

5pm MOVIE The Amazing Howard Hughes. (1977) (PG) Tommy Lee Jones, Ed Flanders, James Hampton. 7.30pm To Be Advised.

5.30pm Midsomer Murders. (PG) 7.30pm David Attenborough’s Mammals. (PG) 8.40 Paramedics. (M) 9.40 Emergency. (M) 10.40 Major Crimes. 11.40 Midsomer Murders.

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. (M) 9.40 Good Karma Hospital. 10.40 Major Crimes.

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. (M) 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (PG) 10.40 Rizzoli & Isles. (M) 11.40 To Catch A Copper. (MA15+)

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. (M) 10.40 Rizzoli & Isles. (MA15+) 11.40 To Catch A Copper.

5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 RBT. (M) 8.30 Emergency. (M) 9.30 A+E After Dark. (M) 10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+) 11.30 Sight Unseen.

6.30pm Building The Dream. 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 Bull. (PG) 11.15 JAG. (PG)

6pm Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.00 Becker. (PG) 10.30 Frasier. (PG) 11.30 Entertainment Tonight.

with MWP’s man in the water Proudly

6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 JAG. (PG) 6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.30 Ridiculousness. (PG)

SURF REPORT

Sharks: kind of a hot topic at the moment. Me? I think we should leave them alone.

Fifteen years ago, I read a report in National Geographic that said the ocean was being fished out seven-times faster than it could be replenished – by ‘factory ships’ on the water we never see.

This unbalances the ecosystem.

6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE Forrest Gump. (1994) (M) Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Sally Field. 10.15 Blue Bloods. (M) 11.15 JAG. (PG)

6.30pm Building The Dream. 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 Bull. (PG) 11.15 JAG. (PG)

6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.30 Ridiculousness. (PG)

Last week, I was watching a spearfishing show where the diver gutted a massive fish in the open water and – you guessed it – sharks turned up.

To compare, a few weeks ago I snorkelled with 15 sharks from 3-6ft (1-1.8m) and they were super calm.

6pm Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M) 10.00 Becker. (PG) 10.30 Frasier. (PG) 11.30 Entertainment Tonight.

6.30pm Building The Dream. 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 Bull. (PG) 11.15 Sports Tonight: The Weekly Kick Off. 11.45 JAG. (PG)

6pm Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.00 Becker. (PG) 10.30 Frasier. (PG) 11.30 Entertainment Tonight.

6.30pm Building The Dream. 7.30 NCIS. (M) 9.25 Bull. (M) 11.15 JAG. (PG)

6pm Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.00 Becker. (PG) 10.30 Frasier. (PG) 11.30 Entertainment Tonight.

6.30pm Building The Dream. 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 9.25 Boston Blue. (M) 10.20 Blue Bloods. (M) 11.15 JAG. (PG)

6pm Friends. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.00 The Cheap Seats. (M) 11.00 Frasier. (PG) 11.30 Entertainment Tonight.

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