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From the editor There’s something special about a sport that can bring people together at every stage of life and this week’s golf feature is a great example.

Journalist Linda Hooper introduces us to three remarkable women at Maroochy River Golf Club – Carmel Smith AM, Merryn York AM and Lorraine Mazerolle AC – who are using their passion, experience and leadership to encourage more women and girls to get involved in the game.

Their stories are very different, but their commitment to giving back to a sport they love is something they have in common. We also meet junior captain Tyla Fourie, who is part of the next generation finding her feet and her swing on the course.

And if Father’s Day has crept up on you, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Our Father’s Day feature is packed with ideas for making Dad’s day special. From leisurely lunches and golf packages to concert tickets and experiences he’ll actually remember, there’s plenty of inspiration to choose from.

As always, there’s plenty more to discover throughout this issue, with all the latest local news, community stories, business, health, property, what’s on and the regular features you’ve come to expect from My Weekly Preview.

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Pharmacists are able to check vaccination histories, provide measles inoculations and assess and treat a growing range of common health conditions.

The call comes as new estimates suggest about 1.7million Australians may be unprotected against measles, raising concerns about local outbreaks as cases linked to overseas travel increase and childhood immunisation rates decline.

Mooloolaba pharmacist Josephine Host says community pharmacies can play a greater role in keeping people well and easing pressure on already stretched hospitals and GP clinics.

“Pharmacists can quickly check vaccination status, answer questions and provide vaccinations, often without an appointment,” says Ms Host, one of Australia’s first prescribing pharmacists.

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A Sunshine Coast youth mental health charity is taking a different approach to its next campaign.

It is commissioning a music video made by young creatives to build support for what will be Australia’s first dedicated youth mental health outreach truck.

Rise & Thrive Co founder Janelle Parsons, who grew up in the state system, has spent the past six years developing trauma-informed programs for adolescents as a registered counsellor.

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reduction in suspensions among participants. The campaign will support Checkpoint: a youth mental health outreach truck designed to take traumainformed support directly to schools, regional towns and communities, at no cost and without referrals or waitlists.

Coast filmmaker Oisin Bourke will direct the music video, volunteering his time.

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Merryn York AM, Carmel Smith AM and Lorraine Mazerolle AC have joined forces to promote golf to girls and women

GIVING BACK TO GOLF WITH A FEMININE TOUCH As the first Sunshine Coast signatory of the R&A Women’s Golf Charter, Maroochy River Golf Club is fortunate to have a talented trio of Order of Australia recipients among a group of women advocating for more female participation in golf. WORDS: Linda Hooper.

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hen Maroochy River Golf Club’s women captain Carmel Smith was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours, it marked an extraordinary milestone for the club’s Women in Golf (WIG) sub-committee.

Carmel became the third person on the nine-member sub-committee to be awarded AM honours over the past two years – an incredible achievement for the popular Sunshine Coast club.

She joins Merryn York, WIG subcommittee chairperson and club vicepresident, who was also appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2025, and Lorraine Mazerolle, an Emeritus Professor of Criminology, who was awarded a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) in 2024.

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prestigious level of the AM, and Lorraine was one of only four Australians to receive the accolade that year.

While all three women have very different backgrounds and interests, they are united in their love of golf and are passionate about encouraging more women and girls to embrace it.

Merryn, Lorraine and Carmel have had amazing careers. Merryn was an electrical engineer, Lorraine a worldrenowned criminologist, and Carmel had a 30-year teaching career at Murgon State High School, including as deputy principal and acting principal.

Merryn was awarded an AM for “significant service to the energy sector in various leadership roles”. Before recently retiring, she was executive general manager, system design, for the Australian Energy Market Operator.

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AIMING FOR NEW INTEREST TWIGS Katie Hall, Lisa Green and Sarah Sherrington can have as much fun, enjoyment and camaraderie as anyone in a sport that has historically had mainly male participation. This ultimately helps with having a more equitable society overall,” she says.

Due to her exceptionally busy career and raising a family, Lorraine’s introduction to playing golf only started when she was 51.

“My parents were both keen golfers and after they sold our family home in Glenelg in the late ’90s, they lived alongside the 13th fairway of the West course of the Grange Golf Club in Adelaide,” she says.

“As members, they urged me to take up golf for years, but I was not at all keen in my younger years, preferring tennis, netball, basketball, softball, snow skiing, surf lifesaving and triathlons.

“At 51, I realised that I didn’t want to be an academic who worked all weekends, as many academics do. With golf, I could switch off my phone for five hours to play a round and I didn’t need to commit to a weekly schedule as I was still working and flying all over the country and the world.”

Like Merryn and Carmel, Lorraine believes that golf offers diverse experiences for women and girls of all ages.

“It’s competitive and social at the same time,” she says.

“There are opportunities to forge new and enduring friendships. It offers exercise and you can experience the outdoor beauty of lakes, streams, bushes, mountains and spectacular vistas.”

As the instigator of the nine-hole Twilight Women in Golf Socials (TWIGS) on the last Friday of each month, Lorraine is keen to create great golfing experiences for women and girls to foster their mental and physical wellbeing.

“I want to use my contributions to golf governance to nourish the lives of all women and girls who dip their toes into the world of golf,” she says.

“Respecting different skill levels and ways that women and girls can or wish to participate in golf, I want to ensure that Maroochy River Golf Club adds value to the mental and physical lives of all our past, present and future women members.”

It’s a vision shared by all members of the WIG sub-committee and was set in motion in 2024 by the inaugural chairperson Julie Turner, who was women’s captain at the time. Several exciting initiatives are planned over the next year, including a leadership workshop and a Give Golf a Go fun day.

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Lorraine’s citation was for “eminent service to education, to the social sciences as a criminologist and researcher and to the development of innovative, evidencebased policing reforms”. Her list of achievements on the Governor-General’s website is awe-inspiring and she has held leadership roles at top universities all over the world. She’s also received multiple awards for her efforts to improve the relationships between the justice system and the community.

While Lorraine and Merryn were recognised for their contributions in their chosen careers, Carmel’s citation was for “significant service to golf through governance roles and as a player and administrator”.

Carmel, who was born in Kingaroy, first picked up a club in Murgon in 1968, and it ignited a passion that led to her volunteering at club, district, state and national levels for more than 50 years.

She has taken on leadership roles and supported hundreds of players, especially women and girls. She says she is grateful to be able to give back to the sport she loves and acknowledges her family, friends and colleagues who have supported her over the past 58 years.

“My involvement in golf administration was initially as a response to a perceived and genuine need but it soon grew into a personal passion,” Carmel says.

“To reflect that this then evolved into something considered worthy of recognition is quite remarkable. However, it reaffirms my strong belief that there is real value in the pursuit of things which are truly meaningful to us in life.”

Merryn’s love of golf also started at a young age. She was born and grew up in Maryborough and started playing golf in her 20s. She has been playing ever since.

She put her hand up for leadership roles at Maroochy River because she says it’s important to increase the participation of women and girls in golf.

“It demonstrates that women and girls

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At Maroochy River Golf Club, junior captains Tyla Fourie and Isaac Russell are leading a campaign to encourage more youngsters to join the club and take up golf.

These programs have been successful, with many new and younger golfers regularly attending the club, playing golf and enjoying the game with other members.

Tyla, a Year 10 Immanuel Lutheran College student, decided to try golf when she turned 13.

“I wanted to try something new, so I decided to attend a junior golf squad lesson at Maroochy River. I quickly fell in love with the game, which led to weekly lessons,” she says.

Tyla was then invited to join the Yellow Shirts girls’ group, run by Maroochy River teaching professional Di Pavich.

“That group helped develop my passion for golf more than ever. From there, I started receiving coaching from John Wright, teaching professional at the club. I saw him once a week for a year and currently we have a training plan in place,” she says.

Tyla’s first handicap was 24, which dropped by 2.0 in her first year. Over the past year, her handicap has dropped from 22 to 8: an achievement she credits to regular practice, playing socially three to four times a week after school and competing twice a week in competitions.

She says the support of women at the club has also played an important part in her golfing journey: “The women at Maroochy River have been extremely welcoming and I have been very fortunate to meet some lovely ladies through both social golf and club competitions.”

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ore than 1000 hours of volunteer effort have gone into helping young people make safer choices on the bitumen through the annual RYDA Caloundra road safety education program.

Rotary member and RYDA organiser Neville Woodforth says young people are over-represented in road fatalities and injuries.

“Local Rotarians are only too happy to volunteer their time. And if we save one young life, all the effort is well worthwhile,” he says.

Bruce Radford, youth director of the Rotary Club of Caloundra Pacific, says the consequences of road trauma extend far beyond those directly involved.

“The ripple effect of a single death on family, friends, teachers and the community is horrendous,” he says.

In 2026, Rotarians from Caloundra Pacific, Caloundra, Maleny and Glasshouse Country provided 13 volunteers across 10 RYDA days, with Sunshine Coast First Aid Volunteers also providing paramedics.

The program delivered six interactive sessions each day to 1356 Year 10 students from 13 local schools.

RYDA program resources are provided

by Road Safety Education Limited: a non-profit group which provides expert facilitators, including traffic police and driving instructors, for the program.

“RYDA in Caloundra started in 2009, and this year we celebrate Rotary’s 20,000th student,” Neville says. “The number of teenage fatalities on our roads has fallen over the last decade, and we feel that by delivering the RYDA program, we have contributed to this outcome.

“The recent challenges posed by e-bikes means that we and the community cannot be complacent.”

Neville says the program relies on strong community support.

“Rotarians are grateful for the significant support from schools, the Queensland Government Department of Transport and Main Roads Community Road Safety Grants Scheme, the Sunshine Coast Turf Club and local supporters,” he says.

BIG BUSINESS AWARDS FIELD Applications for the 2026 Sunshine Coast Business Awards have closed, with 247 businesses putting themselves forward in one of the strongest Jennifer Swaine years on record.

Sunshine Coast Business Awards chair Jennifer Swaine says the categories attracting applications are particularly interesting, with shifts that reflect changes underway across the Coast and Noosa business communities.

Applications in Accommodation Tourism and Education and Training doubled compared with 2025, while Trades and Services and Health and Medical have overtaken traditional application leaders Professional Services and Business Services.

“We’ve always found the awards provide a fascinating snapshot of the Sunshine Coast economy, and often the trends we see coming through in applications are ahead of the curve,” Jennifer says.

The judging process will begin ahead of finalists being announced and the 2026 Sunshine Coast Business Awards Gala Dinner in November.

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BIG LOVE FESTIVAL PROMISES A CULTURAL JOURNEY A daily pet blessing, free entry for under-18s, a dedicated kids’ zone and meals included with every ticket are among the experiences on offer at Big Love Festival 2026 at Chenrezig Institute, Eudlo.

The three-day festival, from September 11-13, brings Tibetan Buddhist culture together with live music, food, art and family activities amid 65ha of Sunshine Coast rainforest.

Festival-goers can experience the “lion’s roar” chanting of monks from Gyumed Tantric Monastery, watch the creation of an intricate sand mandala and enjoy performances by acclaimed musicians Tenzin Choegyal, Andrea Kirwin and Josh Lovegrove.

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The Dharma Kids Zone will offer creative and mindful activities for children aged five to 13, while visitors can take part in Tibetan music and dance workshops, yoga, meditation, breathwork and sound baths, and explore art spaces and exhibitions.

Visitors can bring their pets for a daily animal blessing from the Chenrezig Institute sangha.

Chenrezig Institute board member Calvin Yu says the festival offers an accessible introduction to Tibetan Buddhist culture.

“Visitors don’t need any previous experience with Buddhism, meditation or yoga,” Mr Yu says.

“They can build their own festival weekend – whether that means watching the monks create a sand mandala, enjoying live music, joining a workshop, exploring the markets or bringing the family pet along for a blessing.”

Vegetarian dishes inspired by cuisines from around the world will be served throughout the weekend, with every ticket including one meal for each day of admission. A three-day pass is $125, including three meals, while day passes are $50 and include one meal (under-18s are free).

Tickets are on sale at chenrezig.com. au/biglovefestival

A SINGER FOR ALL SEASONS At just 14, Sunshine Coast singer-songwriter Summer Rosee is already making waves on the national music scene, proving age is no barrier when it comes to telling a good story through song.

Summer has been awarded Second Prize in the APRA AMCOS Diana Torossian Emerging Songwriter Award. The national competition attracted more than 400 entries from across Australia.

For the young artist, who only began releasing her music publicly just over a year ago, the recognition has been unexpected and motivating.

“It’s an absolute honour and a privilege,” Summer says. “I’ve been so lucky to win this award and it’s absolutely insane to me that I only started releasing music this time last year, because I never would have expected this to happen.”

As part of the award, Summer will undertake a 12-month mentoring program, adding another chapter to a rapidly developing career.

She entered three original songs in the competition: The Messenger, Silver Screen Dream and Closed Chapters, with the latter also her latest single.

Summer is preparing to film a largescale music video for Closed Chapters, featuring about 30 actors and an early-2000s romantic comedy feel: “It was actually

meant to be a very small music video with only a handful of actors, but me being me, I had to go over the top and put on a show for my audience.”

With her debut album Take It Personally also in the works, Summer is embracing an eclectic sound shaped by experimentation and her love of older music.

“Take It Personally has been about experimenting, exploring different sounds and figuring out who I am as an artist, while also bringing back some of the things I love about older music, especially the music of the ’80s,” she says.

Summer’s ambitions extend beyond recording, with dreams of touring, acting and continuing to combine music with writing and storytelling.

“I don’t see myself having to choose between the two,” she says.

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30 YEARS OF COZIE BUSINESS

Quilters Pat, Val, Lee and Jenny

HIBISCUS QUILTERS SEW KIND COMPASSION INTO EVERY STITCH For more than two decades, a group of Sunshine Coast women has been quietly stitching together comfort, one quilt at a time.

The Hibiscus Quilters have made more than 4000 handmade quilts since the volunteer group was established in 2002, donating them to local charities.

Now, just four remaining members (originals Val and Pat, alongside Lee and Jenny) continue their work. Val has made about 400 quilts herself.

Since 2007, the quilts have been given to clients of Laurel Place, a governmentfunded, community-based organisation providing free, specialised and confidential counselling, support and education for people impacted by sexual violence. With services in Maroochydore, Moreton,

Gympie and Murgon, Laurel Place gives a quilt to each new client as a welcome gift.

Laurel Place operations manager Freyja Gunn says the meaning behind the donations beyond their practical use.

“With an average age of 86 (the eldest being a sprightly 92 years of age), you will be in awe of this group of women, their stories, and the passion for their hobby,” she says.

“Laurel Place recognises that when these quilts are handed to their new owners, every stitch carries the quiet strength of the hands that made them and the compassion in their hearts. The kindness tells that gentleness survives, that healing can be pieced together from love and that even after everything, comfort can find its way back.”

The group recently handed over 60 quilts to Laurel Place staff at a morning tea.

What started as a small dream in 1996 has grown into a much-loved Sunshine Coast business, as Cozie Boutique & Swimwear celebrates 30 years in retail.

Cozie first opened its doors at Kawana Shoppingworld, but it wasn’t long before owner Selina Smith realised that Caloundra was where the business truly belonged.

A move to Bulcock Street followed, and three decades later, Cozie has become a familiar and much-loved part of the Caloundra retail scene.

But Selina’s contribution to Caloundra’s business community extends well beyond her own store.

She also was one of the founding members of the Caloundra Business Alliance: an organisation that grew to represent more than 100 local business members in 2020.

“I’ve always believed that local businesses are stronger when we work together,” Selina says.

“Being involved with the Caloundra Business Alliance was a really important part of my journey and my commitment to the town I love.”

This year is about much more than just a business milestone for the Smith family.

“It’s a big year for us as a family,” Selina says.

“We’re celebrating our 45th wedding

anniversary, our son is graduating Year 12 at Caloundra Christian College and Cozie is turning 30.”

Caloundra has certainly changed over the years, with new businesses, developments and plenty of changes along the way.

But for Selina, the heart of Caloundra remains the same.

“Caloundra has changed a lot over the last 30 years, but the essence of Caloundra is still the same,” she says.

And after 30 years, Cozie is still proudly part of that essence – a Coast business built on family, community, loyal customers and a genuine love of the coastal lifestyle.

To celebrate its birthday, Cozie has introduced a new in-store loyalty program.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Cost is $10 per person, payable beforehand, with a maximum of 10 people. The walk explores current buildings and what stood there previously.

Bring a hat, water and good walking shoes. Book at the group’s rooms in Petrie Park Road, Nambour, or call 5329 2315.

Salty Saturdays returns

Graceville Arts Festival The Graceville Arts Festival, hosted by Lutheran Services’ Graceville Centre, celebrated creativity and connection from August 13-16. Three major prizes were presented to Scarlett Guettler, Eddie West and Bob Maas. This year’s feature artist Pixel Rathmell, known by her artist name ‘TydleWaive’, is a local multimedia artist who uses watercolour, oil and acrylic pouring.

Nambour’s historical walk Genealogy Sunshine Coast will host a 1.1km historical walk on September 17 at 9am. It heads from Nambour Library, along Mitchell Street and Mill Lane to the railway station, returning via Currie Street.

Coolum Beach will come alive on September 12 as Salty Saturdays returns to Jack Morgan Park from 3-8pm. The popular, free community event brings sunshine, live entertainment, food and community connection.

Caloundra gem show The Caloundra Lapidary Club’s annual Jewellery and Gem Show is on September 19 from 8am-3pm at 9 Caloundra Road, Caloundra West, next to Mazda Caloundra. Entry is free.

Donations are welcome.

Casablanca tribute night Caloundra Chorale and Theatre Company (CCTC) presents a lively tribute to Casablanca, featuring ‘Humphrey Bogart’ as Rick and ‘Ingrid Bergman’ as Ilsa. The radio drama-style presentation includes trivia, songs, surprises, romance, intrigue and adventure. Performances run from October 28 to November 8 at CCTC

Theatre, 3 Piringa Street (parking) and 30 Naroon Crescent (front door), Wurtulla.

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Country music club events Velvet Country Music Club has two September events at Caloundra Uniting Church Hall, 56 Queen Street (corner Ulm Street). On September 3, the Portifino Fashion Parade and Morning Tea starts at 10am, with outfits, raffles and morning tea for $15. On September 6, the Father’s Day Gangster Concert starts at 11am, featuring live music, the Blue Velvet Band, walk-up performers and free afternoon tea. Bring lunch. Call 0417 766 369.

Strength Potential turns 10 Strength Potential is celebrating 10 years with a free, family-friendly event on September 12 from 5-8pm at Meridan Community Centre, 70 Springs Drive, Meridan Plains. Tickets are available at events.humanitix.com/strengthpotential-s-10th-birthday

sandcastle building. The highlight was a Queensland versus New South Wales challenge featuring quirky interstate trivia, paper-plane flying and a balloon-betweenknees race. Although the southerners crossed the line first, the Sunshine Coast club was declared the overall winner.

Krauss Museum opening The community is invited to the official opening of the Krauss Locomotive Display and Museum from 5pm on September 11 at 50 Burnett Street, Buderim.

Caloundra orchid show The Sunshine Coast Orchid Society Caloundra will hold its annual Spring Orchid Show on September 10 from 9am-4pm at Pelican Waters Shopping Centre. Entry is free. Monthly meetings are held on the third Saturday of each month at 1pm at CCSA Hall, Nutley Street, Caloundra.

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Friendship Force challenge Friendship Force Sunshine Coast recently welcomed members from the Blue Mountains club for Brisbane and hinterland tours, a visit to Gympie Gold Mining Museum and Village and beach

The Buderim Men’s Shed annual Mega Garage Sale returns on Sunday, August 30, from 7am-noon at 38 Advance Road, Kuluin.

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Cr Christian Dickson Division 6

Projects on track It has been a busy few months across Division 6, with projects continuing to progress for our growing community.

Mooloolaba pickleball courts Work is progressing on the eight new pickleball courts at Mooloolaba Tennis Club, bringing residents of all ages and abilities more opportunities to stay active, social and connected.

The project remains on track for mid-to-late September, weather permitting, and is being jointly funded by the state government, Sunshine Coast Council and Mooloolaba Tennis Club.

Road improvements in Sippy Downs As part of the council’s Road Reseal and Rehabilitation Program, we’ve recently completed night works on Bellflower Road and Albany Street in Sippy Downs.

We’ve made every effort to minimise disruption during this time, and I’d like to thank residents for their patience while

these important works were completed.

Keeping our roads safe, reliable and high quality is critical.

If you see a road that needs a fix, remember to log a request in the Sunshine Coast App or send me an email.

Progress in Palmview As a Palmview resident, it has been exciting to see development moving forward in emerging communities as part of the Harmony and Village Green projects.

In Harmony, developers expect to complete a regional recreation park at Unison Way later this year.

Meanwhile, Melody Way has now opened, connecting Peter Crosby Way to Conservation Drive and Daintree Drive to help ease traffic movement between development areas.

The Queensland government has also announced a funding contribution towards a southern connection from Harmony to Caloundra Road.

These projects are funded by developers and the state government, though the council will be responsible for maintaining many of these assets into the future.

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

Brendan Hogan Wishlist CEO

GIFTS THAT KEEP ON GIVING There are some gifts that make a difference in a moment. And then there are gifts that keep giving.

As we draw closer to the Wishlist Spring Carnival on Friday, September 4, I’m reminded that this wonderful event is about so much more than one afternoon of friendship, fun and a little frivolity.

For 17 years, the generosity of the Sunshine Coast – through Wishlist Spring Carnival – has created an impact that lasts.

Funds have helped buy equipment, establish programs and support innovation across our public health service, making a real difference to patients, families and health professionals. And the wonderful thing is that the impact continues. A piece of equipment bought years ago is still helping a patient today. A program established through community generosity can continue supporting people, year after year. It is philanthropy with a long tail –

generosity that keeps working long after the applause has stopped.

This year’s event highlights a history of leadership and legacy. It is seen in the extraordinary committee, led by Dan Sowden and made up of volunteers from businesses across our region who give their time, skills, connections and energy to make Wishlist Spring Carnival the signature event it has become.

It’s there in the enduring support from the very beginning from Travis Schultz, alongside wonderful partners, including Pacific Land Rover and so many others.

It is seen in the remarkable recipients over the years of the Chairman’s Award, featuring Coast luminaries such as Peter Boyce and Harry and Margaret Reed.

This year, it is particularly celebrated in the legacy of Roy and Nola Thompson, past Chairman’s Award winners, who passed away recently. In very real, humble ways, they helped change the face of philanthropy on the Coast. They gave generously, led by example and inspired others. Perhaps most importantly, they did it with love: for each other, their family and this community.

That’s what legacy looks like.

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ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECTACULAR The Acoustic Guitar Spectacular returns with three accomplished Australian guitarists sharing the stage for an evening of great music. Hosted by internationally recognised guitarist Michael Fix, the concert also features national fingerstyle champion Jason McGregor and experienced guitarist Craig Claxton. The trio will present a diverse program influenced by blues, rock, jazz, fingerstyle and other acoustic styles, showcasing their individual musicianship and decades of combined performance experience.

When: Thursday, August 27, at 7.30pm Where: The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra.

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

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PSEUDO ECHO Pseudo Echo is hitting the road with the Take Me To Funky Town national tour, bringing its energetic, six-piece lineup to the stage. The show combines pulsating rhythms, electrifying keytars, blazing guitars and synchronised visuals, transporting audiences back to the ’80s with a modern edge. The tour coincides with the release of Pseudo Echo’s Machine Remixes, with fresh interpretations of its classic hits.

When: Friday, September 4, at 6.30pm.

Where: Norton Music Factory, 13 Bronwyn Street, Caloundra West.

Tickets: $59.70, via oztix.com.au and search for ‘Pseudo Echo’.

Step into a magical world at the Buderim Fairy Festival. The festival features live music, a multicultural parade and an all-ages fairy fashion parade. Families can enjoy creative workshops, face painting, giant bubbles, interactive experiences and free entertainment throughout the day. Market stalls and food vendors will add to the festivities, while visitors are encouraged to dress as fairies, elves, bush spirits, forest guardians and magical creatures or in traditional cultural attire. The festival celebrates creativity, imagination and cultural diversity, with fun for all ages.

When: Sunday, September 6, 10am-4pm.

Where: Buderim Village Park, 5 Church Street, Buderim.

Tickets: Free entry. More info via dcworldmusic.com/fairy-festival

Dinner & The Blues, Maleny Lane, 6pm Laura Doolan Duo, Maroochy RSL, 5pm Reverend Billy Blues, Kings Beach Surf Club, 5pm Pep Sammartino, Alex Surf Club, 4.30pm David Lee, Caloundra RSL, 3.30pm Alexis, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 6.30pm Mojo Duo, Cooroy RSL, 6pm Boom Box Radio, Beerwah Hotel, 8.30pm.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 Every Breath You Take, Norton Music Factory, Caloundra West, 6pm Michael Jackson tribute, Kings Beach Tavern, 4pm Tracy Vaughan, Maroochy RSL, 5pm Rachel Ellen, Kings Beach Surf Club, 5pm Marty Sima, Alex Surf Club, 4.30pm Ricky the Rockstar, Caloundra RSL, 5pm Drive Time Band, Beerwah Hotel, 8.30pm Missing Link, Palmwoods Hotel, 8.30pm.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 Ino Pio, Maroochy RSL, 3.30pm Radioactive, Kings Beach Surf Club, 4pm Christina Ukulele, Alex Surf Club, 1pm Shane Wilkinson, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 2pm Esteban, Palmwoods Hotel, 2pm.

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RAMPING UP THE CARE FACTOR

BEING RESPONSIBLE ISN’T RUBBISH

Ashley Robinson has renewed respect for our frontline hospital staff and paramedics after witnessing their work first-hand recently.

Jane Stephens has been irked recently by blatant acts of public littering that deserve to send their perpetrators straight to the sin bin.

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o, it was an interesting week last week when I had a medical episode at work. I won’t go into specifics, as you don’t want to know about ‘old man problems’. But it was pretty scary – to the point I was thinking my time on this Earth had run out.

My first port of call was Caloundra Hospital, where I was given VIP service that I couldn’t fault, some very reassuring nurses and a very efficient doctor. The next part of the adventure was the ambulance ride to Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH).

Same thing: highly efficient and caring crew delivering me to a very busy hospital where I got to experience ramping.

My Old Mate was there to greet me with a very reassuring smile and “WTF are you doing here?”. That was followed by a running commentary about mistakingly parking in the private hospital car park and having to hoof it all the way to Emergency in a totally other hospital. Very inconvenient.

Now this encounter, from the “WTF” to the marathon walk, broke the ice with all the ramping crew and actually made me feel a whole lot better as well. At that point, I started marvelling at what frontline workers

have to navigate every day – whether delivering patients or trying to repair them.

It is bloody amazing.

Throughout the afternoon and evening, I had some tests, was shifted to different areas where the staff changed and I had to tell my story a thousand times. I arrived at Caloundra at 12.30pm on September 20; I eventually was discharged at SCUH at 3.45am the next day. Now, the reason I am putting the time and date in is if someone from Queensland Health or a politician happens to be reading this, please take note.

In that time, I never encountered one staff member or paramedic who wasn’t totally professional and caring. The way every one of them handled sometimes difficult patients and situations was incredible. The only grumpy person I came across was the one I married, but her tough love usually does the trick with me and certainly amuses others.

So, thank you to all and sundry for the job you do. In my mind, the pollies and high-end bureaucrats should base their salary on what these people do for a whole lot less. Love you all, and it’s times like that you realise how much you love your family.

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

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ore disgusting than spit strings when people talk, fouler than milk left in the sun and cockier than a rooster: why do people leave their rubbish behind in public places, presuming someone else will take care of it?

Public littering defies logic. Most of us wouldn’t throw rubbish on our own living room floor and walk away. But when the setting changes to a street, train or public toilet, basic housekeeping is an optional part of the social contract.

Take the man who swept away from the Fishbowl counter with such vigour that the scoop of avocado sitting aloft slipped and plopped wetly at his feet. He looked at it, stepped over it and simply returned to the counter, seeking a replacement.

No hesitation. No guilty glance over the shoulder – just a smooth transition from customer to amateur environmental installation artist. I scooped it from the ground, but not before at least one sneaker smeared the edge of it into the concrete.

Then, there was the young couple going home from a date on a train. They spent the journey in animated discussion while

sipping cans of Jack Daniels and cola. When they reached their stop, they left their crushed empty cans on their seats, like little metallic farewell gifts for railway staff and fellow passengers.

My third encounter occurred in a public toilet cubicle on one of those frantic Sunday afternoons when an outdoor parkland seems to contain every person in the known universe. Inside the cubicle, used feminine hygiene items had been left behind in plain view for the next visitor. Nearby sat a perfectly functional bin whose existence appeared to have been entirely overlooked.

The result was less ‘public convenience’ and more ‘crime scene investigation’.

Individually, these incidents are not civilisation-ending events. But together they represent a curious mindset: the belief that shared spaces are someone else’s responsibility. Good citizenship isn’t always about grand gestures. Sometimes, it’s as simple as taking your rubbish with you, using the bin provided and leaving a place as you found it. Not glamorous, admittedly, but it is a small act of responsibility.

And unlike litter, it’s something worth leaving behind.

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

The views of the author do not reflect those of UniSC.

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Justin Scattini

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CBA REPRESENTS A STEADY SHIP IN ROUGH WATERS Commonwealth Bank (CBA) reported a solid set of FY26 results overall, with no major surprises.

This should provide some comfort to many, as this is the most widely held stock among retail investors. Cash net profit after tax (NPAT) of $10.98billion, rose 7.1 per cent from FY25, and was slightly ahead of our forecast ($10.88billion) and consensus ($10.87billion). The beat was driven by a low bad debt charge of just 9 basis points or bp (0.09 per cent) of gross loans and acceptances in the second half of FY26 (consensus expected 11 bp or 0.11 per cent).

A fully franked final dividend of $2.70 per share was declared, taking the full year dividend to $5.05 per share. The $1billion on-market share buyback, with just $300million completed, has expired and will not be extended.

The headline net interest margin of 2.05 per cent was broadly as expected, down 3 bp on FY25, but up 2 bp on the first-half of the year. Margins benefitted from higher returns in the replicating portfolio and hedges, but this was offset by lower lending margins, particularly in home loans, due to rising competition.

We expect net interest margin pressures to intensify in FY27, as the benefits from higher interest rates and funding costs are more than offset by

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growing competition and deposit mix.

Revenue growth should slow from here, with CBA noting that mortgage applications have fallen 15 per cent since the federal budget in May. Applications are tracking down 17 per cent when compared with the same time last year.

A bright spot is business lending, which has been solid and could offset some of the declines in home loans.

Indicators of asset quality have slipped slightly from strong levels.

Troublesome and non-performing loans as a percentage of total committed exposures is up from 0.89 per cent to 0.94 per cent in the six months to June.

Home loan 90+ days past due arrears increased 10 bp to 0.73 per cent. The number of home loans in hardship has risen as well in the past six months, albeit still 15 per cent below the June 2024 peak.

Capital was a little weaker, with the common equity tier 1 (CET1) ratio down to 12.0 per cent from 12.3 per cent in FY25, on growth in risk weighted assets.

It does, however, remain well above APRA’s minimum regulatory requirement of 10.25 per cent.

We lower earnings per share forecasts by -1.6 per cent, -0.6 per cent and -0.4 per cent in FY27, FY28 and FY29, respectively, mainly on higher credit impairment charges. We continue to see CBA as the leading banking franchise in Australia, but its valuation remains expensive, especially against increasingly challenging conditions for the industry.

We remain on ‘sell’ with an unchanged target price of $120 versus the $174.25 after the release of the full-year results.

Justin Scattini is an authorised representative (No. 427053) of Ord Minnett Ltd, AFS licence 237121.

He can be contacted on 5430 4444. This article contains general financial advice only and does not consider your personal circumstances.

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DAD’S DAY keeping it local

Fathers are notoriously hard to buy for – so we have gathered some great gift ideas to really make dad’s day.

GIVE DAD THE GIFT OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT THIS FATHER’S DAY Skip the tie and socks and treat him to a night out he’ll actually remember. Watch rock icon Ross Wilson & The Peaceniks tear through five decades of classic hits, relive the songs of James Taylor with Darren Coggan in Fire & Rain, or catch Aussie music legends Ian Moss and Troy Cassar-Daley bringing their songs and stories to the Sunshine Coast. Can’t decide which he’d love most? Grab a gift card and let him choose his own night out.

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HERE’S TO THE DADS – FATHER’S DAY AT MARINA Treat dad to a relaxed, three-course lunch by the water this Father’s Day. Expect generous-sized, shared Mediterranean-style starters, fresh Mooloolaba king prawns, spiced wagyu tartare and slow-cooked lamb shoulder, served alongside vibrant salads, warm sourdough and crispy chips.

Every dad will also enjoy a complimentary Heads of Noosa beer with lunch. $88pp | Sunday, September 6 ($16pp for children under the age of 12, with kids’ menu available.)

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A FUN GAME OF GOLF FOR ALL TO ENJOY Dad doesn’t need more socks and jocks. Give him the gift he really wants: a gift card to The Green At Tanawha. Treat him to a round with the family, put it towards a membership or let him escape alone and get lost in the peaceful, rolling hills of Tanawha. Gift cards start from $29 and can be redeemed on green fees, memberships or any items in the pro shop and cafe.

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TOAST TO A MEMORABLE CELEBRATION Treat Dad to a relaxing day at CootharaBAR & Bistro. Enjoy live entertainment, scrumptious food and drink specials, and a laid-back atmosphere the whole family will love. Settle in, enjoy a great seasonal menu, lakeside views and raise a glass to Dad to make the most of Father’s Day together. Live music from noon on Sunday, September 6.

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GIFT OF SERENITY

A HEARTY FEAST TO REMEMBER Treat dad to a day of good food, cold drinks and family fun at Royal Mail Hotel Tewantin this Father’s Day. Start the day with our all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast from 7am, with all dad’s favourites for just $49 per adult. Prefer a later celebration? Enjoy lunch or dinner, with our $29 Sunday roast or special 700g bone-in rib eye for $99. Plus, the kids can enjoy face painting from noon and live music from 12.30pm. Book your table and celebrate dad at the Royal Mail.

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Treat your dad this Father’s Day with the ultimate gift of rest and relaxation. One of our highly experienced therapists will tailor the treatment to provide the highest-quality massage that is sure to melt away the stress of the daily grind and leave him feeling revived and rejuvenated.

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FIBRE MAXXING

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hen it comes to nutrition, protein often steals the spotlight. But another essential nutrient is quietly being overlooked: fibre.

For decades, fibre has been associated with digestive regularity. While it helps keep things moving, fibre does far more. It supports gut health, the microbiome, metabolic health and overall wellbeing.

Unlike other carbohydrates, fibre isn’t fully digested in the small intestine. Instead, it travels to the large intestine, where it becomes food for beneficial gut bacteria.

When these bacteria ferment certain fibres, they produce short-chain fatty acids that help support the gut environment and intestinal lining.

Rather than seeing fibre as something you need when digestion is ‘off’, it’s better viewed as daily nourishment for your microbiome. When you consider that adults require 25-30 grams daily, it becomes clear that reaching your target requires consistent effort across meals and snacks.

For example: • 1 cup cooked spinach – 4g • ½ cup baked beans – 5-7g • 3 prunes – 2g.

The idea of ‘fibre maxxing’ isn’t about dramatically increasing your intake overnight.

It’s about finding simple, sustainable ways to include more fibre throughout your day.

Traditional fibre products have often relied on psyllium, but newer formulations include prebiotic fibres such as acacia fibre and green banana resistant starch.

These can easily be added to smoothies, oats, yoghurt, coffee or meals.

The bottom line? Fibre isn’t just about keeping you regular. It’s a foundational part of everyday health.

Speak to the Kunara naturopaths about the best fibre for you.

WORDS: Cheree Sheldon, naturopath and nutritionist.

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Social media has changed the way we talk about cosmetic surgery.

Procedures that were once discussed primarily in consultation rooms are now trending across TikTok and Instagram, often presented with catchy names, dramatic before-and-after images and the promise of seemingly universal results.

It is something my fellow plastic surgeon Dr Phaethon Karagiannis and I explore in our new podcast.

We unpack the facial aesthetic trends shaping how Australians think about ageing and cosmetic surgery.

My concern is not that patients are interested in these procedures, but that the trend can sometimes come before the understanding.

A procedure that is right for one person may be completely unsuitable for another.

Before considering any cosmetic procedure, patients should take the time to research what is actually involved, understand the potential risks and recovery, as well as seek advice from an appropriately qualified specialist.

Most importantly, find a doctor who has your best interests at heart and is prepared to tell you when a procedure may not be right for you.

Social media can start the conversation, but it should never replace an informed conversation with an expert.

WORDS: Dr David Sparks, specialist plastic and craniofacial surgeon .

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WHICH LENS DESIGN WOULD BE BEST FOR ME? I prefer to start with a helpful question: “Which lens design best suits your vision and lifestyle?”

Your vision is more than a prescription or a number on an eye chart. It involves how your eyes work together, how your brain processes contrast and depth, how you see in changing light, and where you need sharp vision most. Reading, using your phone, driving at night, playing sport and working at a computer all place different demands on your eyes.

Lens choice has never been wider. For example, Hoya’s Gemetric range lenses are trifocal lenses that distribute light differently. Gemetric emphasises distance vision, while Gemetric Plus favours near tasks. Both support intermediate vision. I sometimes pair them across your eyes to match individual needs.

Bausch + Lomb’s enVista range lenses support vision at all distances: far, near and in between. The toric version also corrects astigmatism. Their light distribution changes in bright and dim conditions.

Brands and features matter, but do not decide which lens suits you.

I consider your activities, night driving, reading distance, experience with glasses, sensitivity to halos or glare and desired level of spectacle use. I also assess how well your eyes work together.

Technology is valuable, but it cannot replace careful clinical judgment or an open conversation.

I am here to answer your questions, discuss the pros and cons and help you choose the lens that best fits your eyes and lifestyle, not the other way around.

WORDS: Dr Sonia Moorthy, refractive and laser vision specialist.

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WHY MORE AUSTRALIANS ARE CHOOSING INDEPENDENT AUDIOLOGY CLINICS When it comes to hearing care, more Australians are discovering the benefits of choosing an independent audiology clinic.

Unlike large corporate providers that may be tied to specific hearing aid manufacturers, independent clinics can recommend solutions based on your hearing needs, lifestyle and budget – not sales targets or limited product ranges.

Hear Again Audiology works with all major hearing aid brands, giving you greater choice and personalised solutions.

It also offers Lyric: the world’s only extended-wear hearing aid, designed to be worn 24/7 for months at a time.

Continuity of care matters, too.

Hear Again Audiology’s audiologist is Michael Williams.

You’ll continue to see Michael throughout your hearing journey.

With more than 25 years’ experience, he wants to know your hearing history, lifestyle and individual needs, providing consistent and personalised care.

Staff also want to make hearing care convenient.

If earwax is affecting your hearing,

Your Vision, Your Lifestyle, Your Future, Starts Here. they can provide gentle microsuction earwax removal in the clinic, so you don’t need to be sent elsewhere. This can save you time, additional appointments and potentially extra costs.

The clinic proudly supports Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) and eligible Hearing Services Program (HSP) clients, helping to explain entitlements and navigate the process while providing ongoing local hearing care.

Whether you’re considering hearing aids, seeking a second opinion or accessing DVA or HSP services, independent advice means more choice, personalised care and a hearing solution that’s right for you.

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GIVING BUSINESSES THE PRACTICAL TOOLS TO THRIVE

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ore than 300 local business owners, entrepreneurs and industry leaders have come together for an inspiring afternoon focused on building resilient, future-ready businesses.

The occasion was Thriving Through Change: Sunshine Coast Council’s annual business resilience and growth event.

Every year, it delivers practical

strategies, fresh perspectives and valuable networking opportunities, with an impressive lineup of speakers sharing first-hand experiences of navigating change and driving business success.

In opening the event, Mayor Rosanna Natoli acknowledged the important role local businesses play in the region’s success.

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of our local economy,” Mayor Natoli says.

“Whether you run a small or family business, a growing enterprise or support industry across our region, your work helps make the Sunshine Coast one of the most dynamic and resilient regional economies in Australia.”

The mayor also recognised the challenges facing businesses, while highlighting the region’s capacity to respond and grow.

“We know many businesses continue to navigate rising costs, workforce challenges and economic uncertainty, but we also know that Sunshine Coast businesses have a remarkable ability to adapt, innovate and seize new opportunities,” she says.

Keynote speaker Effie Zahos challenged attendees to better understand changing consumer behaviours and focus on their core strengths to remain competitive.

Industry leaders Tony Kelly, Rob Rand and Karmin Kenny shared powerful insights on customer value, data-driven decision making, adaptability and entrepreneurial growth, offering practical takeaways that businesses can apply immediately.

Beyond the speaker program, attendees connected with fellow business owners, industry experts and innovators, while exploring opportunities through 40 exhibitors showcasing business support services, resources and solutions designed to help local enterprises grow and thrive.

Mayor Natoli says the event came at an important time for the region.

“The Sunshine Coast is entering one of the most exciting periods in our history,” she says.

“Looking ahead, the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games present a once-in-a-generation opportunity for our region.”

Feedback from participants reflected the event’s strong impact, with many praising the relevance and quality of the presentations, the actionable business insights and the opportunity to form meaningful professional connections.

Attendees reported leaving with new ideas, valuable contacts, a greater awareness of available support programs and increased confidence in navigating future opportunities and challenges.

Council events such as Thriving Through Change demonstrate the strength, innovation and resilience of the Coast business community.

As Mayor Natoli noted, success comes from businesses being “prepared, informed, confident and connected” to seize emerging opportunities.

Find out how to become prep ready Ask a kindy teacher what matters most before prep and they rarely say letters or numbers.

They will say: “Talking.”

Talking is how a four-year-old joins a game, asks for help, sorts out a disagreement and tells you what happened at kindy.

Here is a rule of thumb you can use tonight at home.

By four, a stranger at the shops should understand almost everything your child says.

At three, about three-quarters.

If you are still translating for your child, that is worth a conversation.

Some children catch up.

The tricky part is that nobody can pick who will catch up just from the outside.

The kindy year is the window where support does the most work for the least effort.

A check-in costs you 20 minutes and often ends in reassurance.

Zoe Allied Health’s speech pathologists, occupational therapists and psychologists work alongside Sunshine Coast families.

And play is the main tool.

NDIS, Medicare and private families are welcome at the Maroochydore and Caloundra clinics.

New appointments are available now.

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I N D U S T RY E X PE RTS

As if!

Sometimes two little words can make a very big difference.

In a recent Queensland Supreme Court decision, those words were “as if”.

The case concerned a daughter who had been adopted out as a baby by her biological father but later re-established a relationship with him.

When her biological father died, his Will left her $50,000 from an estate of about $1.5million.

After his death, the daughter applied (in Western Australia) to discharge or ‘undo’ her adoption.

The Western Australian law provided that, once discharged, the position was “as if the adoption had not occurred”.

Those words became critical.

The Queensland Supreme Court had to decide whether the biological daughter could therefore be treated as the deceased’s ‘child’ and bring a challenge to her biological father’s estate.

The counter argument was that as the adoption order remained in force at the time of the father’s death, she was not legally the deceased’s child at that time and therefore could not claim.

The Court concluded that, subject to proof of biological parentage, she could!

It is an intriguing example of how the law can apply.

Where there’s a will …

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The hidden value of financial advice

New year, new pricing strategy

There’s been plenty of discussion across the lending industry recently as lenders, brokers, and regulators respond to changing market conditions and lending requirements. While some restrictions have been introduced, there are also new opportunities to help customers achieve their property goals.

Many lenders are reviewing policy settings and looking for ways to diversify their lending solutions. This means brokers are spending more time exploring alternative lender options, niche policies, and specialist products that may better suit individual needs.

Importantly, lending remains open.

First home buyers continue to benefit from a range of support measures and competitive lending options.

Homeowners looking to upgrade are finding opportunities as lenders compete for quality borrowers, while refinancing remains a valuable strategy for customers seeking improved flexibility, lower repayments, or access to equity.

We’re also seeing growing interest in alternative solutions such as reverse mortgages.

The current environment highlights the value of working with a mortgage broker. While lending policies continue to evolve, there are still opportunities available for borrowers. A broker can help navigate the changing landscape, identify suitable solutions, and provide guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.

When people think about financial advice, one of the first questions is often about cost.

It is a fair question. Financial advice is an investment, and people naturally want to understand the value they receive in return.

Many assume that value comes from investment recommendations, portfolio management and market insights. While technical expertise, strategic thinking and staying across constantly changing legislation are fundamental parts of the role, they are not the only part.

Life rarely unfolds exactly as planned.

Retirement, inheritances, selling a business, relationship breakdowns, caring for ageing parents and unexpected health issues can all bring financial decisions that feel overwhelming. At times like these, people need more than calculations and spreadsheets. They need clarity, perspective and confidence.

A good adviser can help navigate complex issues such as capital gains tax, superannuation strategies, estate planning and legislative changes. Equally important is providing accountability, support and a trusted sounding board in difficult decisions.

In my 27 years as a financial adviser, I have seen people lose sleep, delay important decisions and make costly mistakes during some of the most challenging periods of their lives. Good financial advice is about helping people make informed decisions, avoid costly mistakes and move forward with confidence when life becomes complicated.

Many businesses price their products and services incorrectly.

The problem with that is when they price too high, they miss out on potential sales and when they price too low, they miss out on potential profit.

Some tools to think about in the new year:

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Cost plus – this is the cost to produce the product or services, including variable expenses and overheads, plus profit (typically 10-20 per cent).

Competitor pricing – consider your key competitors and research their pricing.

Demand based – what the market will bear. This is what your target customers are prepared to pay for your product and the activity that can shape your thinking at this step is to complete a product benefits analysis.

Government regulations – does the government regulate the price? Is it applicable or not?

Marketing plan/strategies – is the goal to achieve growth, profit or both?

Most businesses try to hedge their bets and go for both but this can be a difficult outcome to achieve. Plans and strategies need to be worked on.

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HOME ALONE IN THE AGE OF AI

D

o you remember the movie Home Alone? The character played by a young Macaulay Culkin, an eight-year-old boy named Kevin, is accidentally left behind when his family departs for a holiday.

At first, Kevin revels in his newfound freedom, enjoying opportunities normally unavailable under parental supervision.

However, the excitement soon fades as loneliness, vulnerability and the absence of shared experience, celebration and connection begin to take their toll.

I’m not sure a film built around this premise would be made today. Why? Because contemporary society is rightly far more vigilant about child safety, neglect and the rights of young people.

Ironically, I see a modern version of Home Alone playing out every day.

It seems socially acceptable for children to be ‘home alone’ online, even though leaving them physically home alone below a certain age would often be considered irresponsible or unlawful.

Today, this challenge is being compounded by the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI).

AI offers extraordinary possibilities, but it also presents a seductive temptation: removing thinking from learning and replacing process with product.

In many cases, students are being offered the destination without undertaking the journey.

It’s a new context, perhaps, but an old problem. Should children be left ‘home alone’?

The research – growing evidence suggests that unrestricted access to social media can harm young people’s wellbeing.

Similarly, indiscriminate use of digital technologies in classrooms can diminish student capacity rather than strengthen it.

When technology substitutes rather than supports thinking, students retain less knowledge, develop weaker understanding and struggle to build durable skills.

Across 13 years of schooling, countless small moments of distraction and cognitive offloading compound into significant loss of learning and intellectual

resilience. At Sunshine Coast Grammar School, no teacher will ever walk into a classroom and declare: “Open your laptops.”

Such an instruction, without purpose or structure, invites distraction.

Technology must serve learning outcomes, not compete with them.

One answer to modern learning may not be another app. It may be a pen.

Research suggests handwriting leads to broader brain connectivity than typing and plays an important role in memory, understanding and learning. In a world increasingly dominated by screens, putting pen to paper remains a powerful learning tool.

Intergenerational responsibility – at its best, AI is one of the most remarkable tools ever created.

For adults who have already learned how to learn, it can accelerate productivity, creativity and access to knowledge. Children are different.

Children are still building the cognitive architecture that will enable them to think critically, solve problems, exercise judgment and learn independently throughout their lives.

Equally important are the human connections that underpin learning.

Shared experiences, conversations, collaboration and a sense of belonging help young people develop not only knowledge, but also the capacity to think deeply and well.

The challenge before educators is not whether AI should be used. It is whether we can ensure that it serves learning rather than substitutes for it. The goal is to raise young people who can think.

– WORDS: Anna Owen principal, Sunshine Coast Grammar School.

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FROM BLUEPRINT TO FUTURE PATHWAYS

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acific Lutheran College is proud to announce the launch of the new Senior Industrial Technology Skills (ITS) program, starting in 2027.

At the heart of this innovative subject will be the Pacific Tiny Homes project: an authentic, industry-connected learning experience where students will engage in the complete construction of a fully functioning tiny home.

More than simply building a structure, students will immerse themselves in every stage of the construction process, developing practical trade skills alongside capabilities in project management, collaboration, problem solving and innovation. From initial planning and site preparation through to framing, cladding, fixing, finishing and furnishing, students will experience the realities of working within the modern construction industry.

“The Pacific Tiny Homes project has been designed to provide students with meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities that connect directly to real-world pathways in the building, construction and manufacturing

industries,” college head of industrial technology and design Ian Learoyd says.

“Throughout the project, students will engage with industry professionals and local tradespeople, gaining valuable insights into workplace expectations, emerging technologies and contemporary construction practices.

“Partnerships with builders, suppliers and industry mentors will help students develop employability skills while building strong connections between learning and future career opportunities.”

Students will explore the broader aspects of the domestic construction industry, including workplace health and safety, sustainable building practices, material selection, construction technologies, budgeting and project coordination.

Through this authentic learning environment, students will develop confidence using industry-standard tools, equipment and processes while learning the importance of teamwork, communication and adaptability.

The introduction of industrial

technology skills and Pacific Tiny Homes reflects Pacific Lutheran College’s commitment to future-focused learning experiences that empower students to learn by doing.

The project provides opportunities for students to develop practical capabilities while also fostering creativity, resilience and pride in craftsmanship.

“Importantly, the Tiny Home project represents more than a classroom task,” acting head of industrial technology and design (Middle College) Sam Irwin says.

“It is a visible and purposeful community project that showcases student capability, innovation and collaboration.

“As the program grows, Pacific Tiny Homes will play a central role in design technologies at the college, providing

students with authentic opportunities to explore careers in construction, engineering, design.”

Community members who are involved in construction, building, interior design, architecture, property or real estate or have a passion for homes, design and innovation are invited to the launch to learn about ways in which they can contribute to this exciting new learning opportunity for Pacific year 11 and 12 students.

The Pacific Tiny Homes launch is at 3pm on Friday, August 28, at Moffat Beach Brewing Co’s Production House. Register your attendance for this free event at events.humanitix.com/pacific-tiny-homeslaunch-event For more, call the college on 5436 7300 or email admin@pacluth.qld.edu.au

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TAURUS (APR 20 - MAY 20)

GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 20)

Mighty Mars (your boss planet) squares Saturn on Tuesday, so expect some frustrations and setbacks, especially involving relatives and/or housemates. Don’t let other people (especially family members) dent your confidence or diminish your dreams!

Have you got a long list of domestic chores that you’ve been avoiding? With Saturn and Jupiter activating your home zone, tackle the to-do list with extra energy and enthusiasm. But it would be wise to handle a feisty neighbour or family member with extra diplomacy.

Hey Twins … prepare for a split-personality kind of week! The sun and Mercury (your ruling planet) are visiting practical Virgo, stable Saturn trines Jupiter, and Mercury forms a positive link with manic Mars. So, it will be a stop-start kind of week.

CANCER (JUNE 21 - JULY 22)

LEO (JULY 23 - AUG 22)

VIRGO (AUG 23 - SEP 22)

Don’t fall into the trap of undervaluing and neglecting your numerous Crab talents. Mighty Mars is visiting your sign until September 28, so it’s time to express yourself in dynamic and daring ways that make your eyes light up and your heart sing.

Prepare to sparkle and shine, as Jupiter jumps through your sign.

Cat confidence, fiery creativity and generous compassion are highlighted, so make the most of it and do something special as you tackle a personal project or help someone in need.

The sun and Mercury are both visiting Virgo, so you’re at your energetic, efficient best and your fussy, fastidious worst. On Tuesday, proactive Mars links up with Mercury (your ruler) so it’s a wonderful week to connect, network, negotiate and socialise.

LIBRA (SEP 23 - OCT 22)

SCORPIO (OCT 23 - NOV 21)

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 - DEC 21)

Calling all Librans! Have you drawn up a wish list of your goals and aspirations for the future? Lucky Jupiter is jumping through your hopes-and-wishes zone. So, start dreaming and drawing up that wish list ASAP. Remember – you can’t hit a target if you haven’t got one!

This week, Jupiter is jumping through your career/life direction zone, plus the sun and Mercury are visiting your hopes-and-wishes zone. So, stop procrastinating! It’s time to dream big dreams, set ambitious goals and then work hard to make them come true.

It’s a wonderful week for sparky Sagittarians as Jupiter (your ruler) forms a terrific trine with Saturn. It’s a time when good luck meets hard work and opportunity meets preparation. Your special talent for making people feel fabulous is also emphasised.

CAPRICORN (DEC 22 - JAN 19)

AQUARIUS (JAN 20 - FEB 18)

PISCES (FEB 19 - MAR 20)

On Tuesday, Saturn makes a positive link with prosperity planet Jupiter. You’ll find enthusiasm and luck combined with hard work and perseverance will take you far. But you need to be your own cheer squad as you keep on keeping on, with passion and persistence.

Energy and enthusiasm are high but don’t say or do something unintentionally hurtful. Think before you speak and self-edit along the way. The planets also activate your health and wellbeing zones. Find time to prepare nutritious meals and follow a regular fitness routine.

On Tuesday, Jupiter makes a positive link with karmic taskmaster Saturn. You’ll find enthusiasm and luck combined with hard work and persistence will lead to success (especially involving work and finances). So, roll up your sleeves and get to it!

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1. Who provided illustrations for the majority of Roald Dahl’s books?

2. Is the pochard a type of bird or fish?

3. What is the natural phenomenon by which a small pinhole projects an upside-down image inside a dark room?

4. Who was the first female Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom?

5. Mr Mistoffelees and Macavity are characters in what musical?

6. What is the longest side of a right-angled triangle called?

7. Nicole Scherzinger (pictured) was the lead singer of which girl group?

8. Panthera onca is the scientific name for what big cat?

9. In golf, how many strokes under par is a birdie?

10. What is the capital of Senegal?

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While research shows little appetite for living near data centres, many Coast buyers want high-speed internet as a priority. WORDS: Candice Holznagel.

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ew data centres could deter prospective property buyers or prompt them to demand tens-of-thousands of dollars off the asking price, national research shows.

However, a leading Sunshine Coast real estate figure says he has not seen evidence of values falling near Maroochydore’s existing SC1 data facility, with some buyers instead viewing access to high-speed digital infrastructure as an advantage.

The region is in line for its second centre with technology infrastructure company NEXTDC building another site in the Maroochydore City Centre Priority Development Area.

The five-level, $200million SC2 facility at 10 South Sea Islander Way was approved

by Economic Development Queensland in June last year and is expected to open between January and June next year.

Research commissioned by Australian software company Airteam found 83 per cent of Australians surveyed said they would walk away from a property near an AI data centre.

For those who say they would not buy near one, the average discount they would

An artist’s impression of the SC2 data centre. Inset: Mark McGill want before reconsidering was $35,163.

The research, conducted by Primara Research among a nationally representative sample of 1000 Australians, also found 83 per cent would not want to live near a data centre. The findings reflect respondents’ attitudes and hypothetical purchasing decisions rather than documented changes in property sale prices.

Primara Research head of research and data Peter Drennan says the results suggest

data centres could significantly narrow the market for nearby homes.

“You aren’t dealing with a minority preference,” he says. “You’re dealing with a fundamentally compressed buyer pool, and that is what moves property prices.”

But REIQ Sunshine Coast zone chair Mark McGill says he has not seen evidence of property prices falling around the existing Maroochydore data centre. Instead, he says reliable internet connectivity is becoming

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an increasingly important consideration for buyers, particularly as more people worked from home.

“I’ve sold properties in Buderim, for example, where buyers are researching internet speed before making an offer because it is critical for their job,” he says.

“That connectivity is actually an important value-add for buyers.

“Internet is a key driver. We are definitely seeing that first-hand with people buying in the Maroochydore CBD to be close to that data centre and cable.”

Mr McGill says he has sold apartments in the Maroochydore City Centre to buyers who wanted to be closer to the technology infrastructure. He says any effect on demand would depend on the type of buyer attracted to the area, including whether Maroochydore continued to draw technology workers or appealed to retirees.

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BEAUTIFUL BEACHSIDE RESIDENCE – OWNERS ARE COMITTED TO SELLING 122 Pacific Boulevard, Buddina Located on the highly desirable Buddina beach front, the award-winning ‘Pacific House’ is a one-of-a-kind architectural gem with panoramic ocean views. Offering a mix of high-end luxury and understated elegance, it captures the essence of its seaside location. Displaying the high-quality workmanship of GMH, this is the perfect illustration of laser focused attention to detail and a carefully considered design coming to life. This beautiful light-filled beachside home is one to inspect.

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50 Marmont Street, Pelican Waters Commanding a prized position along one of Pelican Waters’ wider waterways, this beautifully appointed residence delivers an exceptional standard of waterfront living. Generous proportions, refined finishes and seamless indoor-outdoor spaces create an effortless sense of luxury.

Four spacious bedrooms, expansive entertaining, a sparkling pool and spa provide the perfect setting for relaxed coastal living, while a private pontoon completes this enviable waterfront address.

• Prime waterfront position • Expansive open-plan living and dining • Beautifully appointed kitchen • Covered waterfront alfresco • Nine-foot ceilings and quality finishes • Sparkling in-ground pool and spa • Pontoon with direct waterway access

AUCTION In Room The Events Centre, Caloundra Wednesday 23rd September at 11:00am

Inspect: Saturday 12:00-12:30pm

A coastal sanctuary within the heart of the city An exclusive offering within The Penthouse Collection – the height of sophistication, featuring curated interiors by Mim Design and expansive ocean views from the heart of Maroochydore City Centre.

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AUCTIONS Thursday, 27 August

Saturday, 29 August

Saturday, 29 August

4:30 PM

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504 Glenview Road, Glenview Open from 4:00pm Ma O’Grady 0461 457 706 Alisha Broadstock 0400 298 611

203/62 Memorial Avenue, Maroochydore Open from 9:30am Reuben Park 0413 371 696 Ari Whisson 0449 690 995

4/123 Bradman Avenue, Maroochydore Open from 11:30am Hayden Kehoe 0478 555 873

Saturday, 29 August

9 Taminga Street, Wurtulla Open from 9:30am Adam Budd 0411 808 595 Ryan Cramer 0450 607 926

Saturday, 29 August

9:00 AM 3/4 Ridge Road, Maroochydore Open from 8:30am Rita Kennedy 0450 358 766 Hayden Kehoe 0478 555 873 203/25 Kombi Street, Bokarina Open from 8:30am Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

Saturday, 29 August 11:00 AM 35 Balyarta Crescent, Mooloolaba Open from 10:30am Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670 305/62 Memorial Avenue, Maroochydore Open from 10:30am Ari Whisson 0449 690 995

1:00 PM 27 Malinya Drive, Buddina Open from 12:30pm Ryan Bradeley 0418 793 670

Saturday, 29 August 3:00 PM 7 Mount Coolum Close, Maroochy River Open from 2:30pm Jake Loiero 0448 000 933

Sales of the week

5 Jeanine Crescent, Nirimba $900,000 Cameron Hackenberg 0421 504 479

6 Osage Street, Caloundra West $875,000 Michael Picoto 0432 931 387

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Wednesday, 2 September

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7/27 Baden Powell Street, Maroochydore Open from 2:30pm Hayden Kehoe 0478 555 873

12 Sylvan Street, Buderim Open from 4:30pm Gregory Ward 0497 659 029 Steve Langford 0451 115 122

Saturday, 29 August 4:00 PM 9/20 Second Avenue, Maroochydore Open from 3:30pm Gregory Ward 0497 659 029 Steve Langford 0451 115 122

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171/171-203 David Low Way, Bli Bli $750,000 Rachel Meyers 0411 699 619

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1,132 17 25 Evans Grove Road, Glenview $1,600,000 Ma O’Grady & Alisha Broadstock 0461 457 706 & 0400 298 611

20/28 Dalton Drive, Maroochydore $849,000 Reuben Park & Amelia Smith 0413 371 696 & 0490 474 683

302/106 Sixth Avenue, Maroochydore $1,550,000 Niall Molloy & Angus Low 0448 954 272 & 0481 178 240

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SOLD CAMPAIGNS

$23,870,000 15 Lamaঞa Drive, Mountain Creek $1,897,000 Kirsঞn Cowie & Michael Chapman 0422 896 543 & 0422 010 000

11/12 Queen Street, Kings Beach $800,000 Natascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970 Carola Drexel 0417 608 466

311/11 Nicklin Way, Minyama $1,600,000 Jacob Hussey 0416 100 509 Brent Higgins 0414 775 133

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Ray White Golden Beach Ray White Kawana Waters Ray White Maroochydore

Ray White Mooloolaba Ray White Nambour Ray White Palmwoods

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305/62 Memorial Avenue, Maroochydore Welcome to ‘Co on Tree’ by Mosaic, a bouঞque collecঞon of just 41 residences across seven levels, though ully posiঞoned between Memorial Avenue and the iconic Esplanade. Designed to complement the character of Co on Tree, the development combines coastal elegance, enduring architecture and owner-occupier focused living with a curated collecঞon of resident ameniঞes. This excepঞonal apartment is further disঞnguished by two highly sought-a[er features rarely found in the area: two secure side-by-side car parks and a versaঞle mulঞ-purpose room/second living area.

We bring the whole team Ray White Maroochydore 07 5443 2000

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Aucঞon On site Sat, 29 Aug, 11am

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10308/51 The Esplanade, Maroochydore If you think you need a three-bedroom apartment, you may simply need the space – and this one has it in abundance. Immaculately presented and extensively upgraded, this oversized north-facing apartment has expansive living and dining, a substanঞal kitchen, generous bedrooms, dedicated study nook and a large balcony capturing plenty of natural light and beauঞful views across the parklands and Maroochy River.

Posiঞoned within one of Co on Tree’s most sought-a[er complexes, with outstanding resort-style faciliঞes and everything from the river and beach to cafés, restaurants and the emerging CBD just moments away.

We bring the whole team Ray White Maroochydore 07 5443 2000

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29 Meridien Drive, Maroochydore Delivering an enviable waterfront lifestyle with the space, privacy and flexibility that makes terrace living so appealing.

Designed across two levels, this four-bedroom residence offers a par cularly versa le floorplan, with a bedroom, bathroom and walk-in robe on the ground floor.

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20 Oxford Parade, Pelican Waters Aucঞon

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Auc on Event Mercedes-Benz Sunshine Coast 65 Maroochydore Blvd, Maroochydore Sun, 20 Sept, 10am

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AUCTION Set on a generous 805sqm block in one of Pelican Waters’ most sought a er pockets, this beau fully refreshed family home delivers space, comfort and effortless coastal living. Featuring mul ple living zones, a gourmet kitchen, dedicated theatre room and a stunning alfresco area overlooking the saltwater pool and spa, it’s designed for relaxed family living and entertaining.

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19 Harbour Parade, Buddina Posi oned in one of Buddina’s most sought-a er coastal enclaves, this well-constructed original residence presents an excep onal opportunity to renovate, invest, or create a bespoke coastal home on a generous 607sqm allotment. Just moments from Buddina Beach, La Balsa Park, Point Cartwright and the Mooloolah River, the property offers an enviable lifestyle with convenient access to coastal recrea on, boa ng, retail ameni es and dining.

Offered exclusively via Public Auc on, this is a rare opportunity to secure a significant holding within a rapidly developing coastal growth corridor.

Adam Budd 0411 808 595

We bring the whole team Ray White Kawana Waters 07 5354 6012

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Thursday, 10 September at 11:00 AM

Sunshine Coast Function Centre 19 West Terrace (Caloundra RSL), Caloundra

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23 Ngungun Street, Dicky Beach

22 Foreshore Court, Dicky Beach

36 Upper Gay Terrace, Kings Beach

5/39 Leeding Terrace, Caloundra

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Natascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970 Carola Drexel 0417 608 466

Natascha Drexel-Munro 0410 081 970 Carola Drexel 0417 608 466

4/46 Warne Terrace, Caloundra

4 Onslow Street, Golden Beach

6 Onslow Street, Golden Beach

10 Indigo Road, Caloundra West

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Michael Picoto 0432 931 387

Save the Date

Next Auction Event 20 Oxford Parade, Pelican Waters

705/38 Mahogany Dr, Pelican Waters

12 McArthur Parade, Baringa

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boutique collection of just 41 residences across seven levels, Cotton Tree by Mosaic is thoughtfully positioned within two architecturally refined buildings, with dual frontage to Memorial Avenue and the Esplanade. Designed to create a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor, the open-plan living and dining flows onto a generous balcony.

The three spacious bedrooms include a luxurious master suite with walk-through robe and ensuite. The secure lift access with key fob entry goes directly to your residence. Secure basement parking offers two side-byside car spaces and intercom access.

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19 Lacebark Street, Meridan Plains

$1,050,000

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12/136 Stringybark Road, Buderim

Contact Amy

Auction on site Saturday, August 29, at 11am Ray White Maroochydore 5443 2000 Ari Whisson 0449 690 995

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17 Culla Culla Street, Battery Hill

$1,380,000

SOLD

90 Ruwoldts Road, Dulong

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3/17 Orvieto Terrace, Kings Beach

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

$2,150,000

Contact Amy

3 Beechwood Court, Caloundra West

305/62 MEMORIAL AVENUE, MAROOCHYDORE

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3 Tulipwood Court, Meridan Plains

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FOR SALE

19 Cowrie Lane, Banya

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FOR SALE

44 Normandy Crescent, Aroona

Contact Amy

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55 Archibald Crescent, Nirimba

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8 Silkpod Street, Meridan Plains

FOR SALE

2/1 Haig Street, Golden Beach

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Pacific Paradise, 1/26 Kandoo Street

Modern Duplex in a Peaceful Setting • Privately positioned behind an electric security gate • No ongoing body corp. levies (shared building insurance only) • Spacious open plan living & dining area with air conditioning • Two generous bedrooms, both with built-in wardrobes

Mooloolaba, 3/12 Pangarinda Place

North Facing Waterfront Lifestyle • Absolute waterfront with a prized north-facing aspect • Spacious two-bedroom apartment with open-plan living • Secure and low-maintenance, featuring a lock-up garage • Prime Mooloolaba location, just a short stroll to the beach

Alexandra Headland, 2/49 Edward Street

Golden Triangle Coastal Living • Prime Alexandra Headland Golden Triangle position • Just one street from the patrolled beach • Two bedrooms with built in robes • Open plan living and dining area

Mooloolaba, 64 Neerim Drive

Estate Sale Mooloolaba Opportunity • Three bedroom freestanding home in Mooloolaba • Clean, comfortable and updated throughout • Ready to move into with no immediate renovations required • Ideal for investors, no urgent work required before tenanting

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SEVEN (CH7)

NINE (CH8)

TEN (CH5)

SBS (CH3)

FRIDAY

6.30pm Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.20 Saint-Pierre. (M) Fitz’s enemy becomes prime suspect in a crime.

9.05 Portrait Artist Of The Year.

9.55 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 10.25 News.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

Hosted by Johanna Griggs.

7.30 Football. AFL. Finals Series.

WIldcard round.

11.15 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.

11.45 To Be Advised.

6pm 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 26.

Penrith Panthers v Canterbury Bulldogs.

9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match.

10.45 MOVIE Out Of Time.

(2003) (M)

6.30pm Deal Or No Deal. (PG) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) Hosted

by Tom Gleisner.

9.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather.

10.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG)

6pm Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Good Ship Murder. (M) Jack and Kate investigate when a photographer is found dead.

8.30 WWII With Tom Hanks. (PG) Looks at efforts to break Germany’s Enigma Code.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

SATURDAY

6.05pm Kath & Kim. (PG) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Grantchester. (PG) 8.20 Father Brown. (M) Father Brown and Flambeau hunt for a holy relic.

9.05 Midsomer Murders. (M) A wealthy landowner dies.

10.35 Falling. (M)

6pm Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Finals Series.

WIldcard round.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Postgame discussion and interviews.

11.00 MOVIE Bombshell. (2019) (M) Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman. A group of women takes on Fox News.

6pm 9News Saturday.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 26.

North Queensland Cowboys v Wests Tigers.

9.25 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game.

10.00 MOVIE Kong: Skull Island.

(2017) (M) Brie Larson.

6.30pm Gogglebox Australia. (PG) 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PG) 8.40 Love It Or List It Australia.

A couple are at a crossroads about their home.

9.40 Love It Or List It UK: Brilliant Builds. (PG) 10.40 Watson. (PG) 11.40 FBI. (M)

6.30pm SBS World News.

7.30 Queen Elizabeth II: The Unseen Photos.

9.15 The Airport Chaplain. (M) Follows the chaotic work life of an airport chaplain.

10.15 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PG)

SUNDAY

6pm Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 News.

7.30 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG) 8.20 The Cage. (M) Two employees steal from the casino they work at.

9.10 Falling. (M) David and Anna face uncomfortable truths.

9.50 Grantchester. (PG)

6pm Seven News.

7.00 The Voice. (PG) 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. Focuses on long-form investigations.

9.45 The Wrong Man? Behind Bars For 20 Years. (M) Looks at convicted killer Paul Denham.

11.15 24 Hours In Police Custody. (MA15+)

6pm 9News Sunday.

7.00 The Block. (PG) 8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.30 9News Late.

10.00 The First 48. (M) 10.40 Murder In The 21st. (M) 11.40 James Bulger: The Trial. (MA15+)

6.30pm 10 News+.

7.00 Gogglebox Australia.

Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows.

8.00 Watson. (M) The team races to save a man and his pregnant wife.

9.00 FBI. (M) An undercover operation led by Nina goes sideways.

6pm Going Places.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 9/11: The Day That Changed The World.

9.15 Castle Secrets: Inspiring A Monster, A Death Ritual, Reaching Da Vinci. (M) A castle in ruins provides inspiration.

10.10 Kennedy. (PG)

MONDAY

6.30pm Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story: Celebrating 30 Years.

9.10 Media Watch. (PG) 9.30 Planet America.

10.00 Foreign Correspondent.

10.30 News.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away.

7.30 The Voice. (PG) Team Tones And I members take to the stage.

9.05 The Rookie. (M) Chen returns to work.

10.05 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League.

6pm 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PG) The teams must deliver three big areas.

8.40 100% Footy. (M) Features the latest rugby league news.

9.40 9News Late.

10.10 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG) 11.10 ÌÞ >ÃÃ wi`° (M)

6.30pm Deal Or No Deal. (PG) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) 7.30 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PG) 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) Hosted

by Tom Gleisner.

9.40 10’s Late News.

10.40 Two And A Half Men. (PG)

6pm Mastermind Aust.

6.30 News.

7.35 Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Adventure. (PG) 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency: Bless The Child. (M) A 92-year-old woman is rushed to emergency.

9.25 Alone Australia. (M) 10.30 SBS News.

TUESDAY

7pm News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent.

8.30 Tampa: The Turning Point. (PG) Looks at the story of Afghan refugee Abbas Nazari.

9.20 I Was Actually There: Black ->ÌÕÀ`>Þ Õà wÀið (M) 9.50 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG)

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 First Dates Australia. (M) 8.30 World’s Biggest Cruise Ship.

(PG) Engineers build a cruise ship.

9.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (MA15+) 10.30 The Agenda Setters.

6pm 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PG) Fireplaces cause headaches for the teams.

8.40 Travel Guides. (PG) The travel guides head to Hong Kong.

9.50 9News Late.

10.20 Trigger Point. (MA15+) 11.20 ÌÞ >ÃÃ wi`° (M)

6.30pm Deal Or No Deal. (PG) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) 7.30 The Traitors Australia. (PG) The splintered group clashes.

9.00 The Cheap Seats. (M) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

10.00 10’s Late News.

11.00 Two And A Half Men. (M)

6pm Mastermind Aust.

6.30 News.

7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PG) 8.30 Insight. Looks at how our choices and morality are shaped.

9.30 Dateline: Buying Sex In Sweden.

10.00 SBS News.

WEDNESDAY

6.30pm Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) Hosted by comedian Adam Hills.

9.00 Small Town Scandal. (M) 9.50 Planet America.

10.25 News.

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away.

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) 8.30 The Front Bar. (M) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL. 9.30 1 w ÌiÀi`° (PG) Hosted

by Hamish McLachlan.

10.00 The Agenda Setters.

6pm 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PG) 8.40 Steve Irwin: A Wild Life. Looks at the life of the late Steve Irwin.

9.50 9News Late.

10.20 Freddy And The Eighth. (M) 11.20 Accused: Guilty Or Innocent? (M)

6.30pm Deal Or No Deal.

7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) 7.30 The Traitors Australia. (PG) 9.00 Boston Blue. (M) Danny and Lena race to stop a string of violent crimes.

10.00 10’s Late News.

11.00 The Cheap Seats. (M)

6pm Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (M) 8.35 The Airport Chaplain. (M) Tobias and Mira juggle multiple crises at once.

9.40 James May: Our Man In India. 0' *AMES -AY lNDS himself in Delhi.

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7.30 7.30.

8.00 Back Roads. (PG) 8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Darren Hayes. (PG) Darren Hayes shares lVE SONGS 9.00 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. (PG) 9.30 The Cage. (M)

6pm Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Football. AFL Finals Series.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show.

11.00 Kick Ons. 11.30 Hear The Mighty Roar: Brisbane Lions. (M)

6pm 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. Canterbury Bulldogs v Brisbane Broncos.

9.55 NRL Thursday Night Footy Post-Match.

10.40 9News Late.

11.10 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PG)

6.30pm Deal Or No Deal.

7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PG) 8.30 NCIS: Sydney. (M) A US sailor accused of murder is shot dead.

9.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather.

10.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG)

6pm Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 9/11: One Day In America: First Response. (M) 9.45 Say Nothing. (MA15+) Dolours AND -ARIAN lND A NEW WEAPON 10.35 SBS News.

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6pm Bargain Hunt.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 The Americas. (PG) 11.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30pm Pawn Stars.

(PG) 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown.

7.30 Motorbike Cops.

(PG) 8.30 MOVIE Robin Hood. (2010) (M) 11.25 MOVIE Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls. (1995) (PG)

6pm Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince. (2009) (M) Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint.

10.35 MOVIE Sicario.

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5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers.

6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Find My Country House Australia. 8.30 MOVIE Ocean’s 8. (2018) (M) 10.40 MOVIE Thelma & Louise. (1991) (M)

6.30pm Bull. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 Bull.

(PG) 11.15 JAG. (PG)

6pm Friends. (PG) 8.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 10.00 Becker. (PG) 10.30 Frasier. (PG) 11.30 Entertainment Tonight.

SATURDAY

7.30pm Teenage Boss: Next Level. 7.55 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. (PG) 8.45 The Lady Grace Mysteries.

(PG) 9.55 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG) 10.40 Merlin. (PG) 11.25 Young Sheldon. (PG)

6.30pm Bondi Vet. (PG) 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Chateau. (PG) 9.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 11.30 Auction Squad.

6.30pm Pawn Stars.

(PG) 7.30 MOVIE Sleepless In Seattle.

(1993) (PG) Tom Hanks.

9.45 MOVIE Terminator Salvation.

(2009) (M) Christian Bale. 12.05am The Car Club. (PG)

7.30pm MOVIE Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1. (2010) (M) Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint.

10.25 MOVIE Beetlejuice. (1988) (M) Michael Keaton.

5pm Rugby League.

NRL Women’s Premiership. North Qld Cowboys v Knights.

7pm Customs. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE The Bodyguard. (1992) (M) 10.05 MOVIE Sliding Doors. (1998) (M)

6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 JAG. (PG)

6pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.30 The Traitors Australia. (PG)

SUNDAY

7.30pm The Inbestigators. 7.45 The Lady Grace Mysteries.

(PG) 8.10 Secrets Of The Penguins. 8.55 Animal Park. 10.20 Secrets Of The Zoo. 11.05 Children’s Programs.

6pm Escape To The Country. 7.00 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG) 8.30 Vera. (M) 10.30 The Thief, His Wife And The Canoe. (M) 11.30 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG)

6pm Border Security USA. (PG) 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Essendon v Richmond. 9.15 MOVIE Jurassic Park.

(1993) (PG) Sam Neill.

11.45 MOVIE Nope.

(2022) (M)

7.30pm MOVIE Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2. (2011) (M) Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint.

10.00 To Be Advised.

6pm Rugby League.

NRL Women’s Premiership. Tigers v Canterbury Bulldogs.

8pm David Attenborough’s Asia.

(PG) 9.00 Paramedics.

(M) 10.00 Emergency.

(M) 11.00 Cold Case.

6.30pm JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 Fire Country. (M) 11.15 JAG. (PG)

6pm Friends. (PG) 6.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 10.30 The Traitors Australia. (PG)

MONDAY

7.30pm Children’s Programs. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.20 Children’s Programs.

8.25 Young Sheldon.

8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 10.00 Children’s Programs.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Doc Martin. (M) 8.30 A Touch Of Frost.

(M) 10.15 Mighty Ships. 11.15 Escape To The Country.

6.30pm Pawn Stars.

7.30 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League.

8.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. (PG) 9.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. (PG) 10.30 Outback Opal Hunters.

6pm Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald. (2018) (M) Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston.

11.10 Seinfeld. (PG)

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers.

6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) 8.30 Agatha Raisin. (M) 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles.

(M) 11.30 The First 48.

(MA15+)

6.30pm Bull. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 Bull.

(PG) 11.15 JAG. (PG)

6pm Friends. (PG) 8.00 Two And A Half Men. (M) 9.30 Becker.

(PG) 10.00 Frasier. (PG) 11.00 Ridiculousness.

(PG) 11.30 Entertainment Tonight.

TUESDAY

7.30pm Children’s Programs. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.20 Children’s Programs.

8.25 Young Sheldon.

8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking.

10.10 Chopped Jnr.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Call The Midwife.

(M) 8.45 Inspector Morse. (M) 11.05 Escape To The Country.

6.30pm Pawn Stars.

7.30 Outback Truckers.

(M) 8.30 Outback Wreckers. (PG) 9.30 Outback Truckers. (PG) 10.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under.

11.30 Ice Road Truckers.

6pm Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE Green Lantern.

(2011) (M) Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively.

10.50 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.50 Jane The Virgin.

(MA15+)

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers.

6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. (M) 8.30 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (PG) 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles.

(M) 11.30 Poirot. (PG)

6.30pm Bull. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 Bull.

(PG) 11.15 JAG. (PG)

6pm Friends. (PG) 8.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 9.30 Becker.

(PG) 10.00 Frasier. (PG) 11.00 Ridiculousness.

(PG) 11.30 Entertainment Tonight.

WEDNESDAY

7.30pm Children’s Programs. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. (PG) 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.25 The Piano. 10.25 Fresh Off The Boat.

10.45 Children’s Programs.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.45 Foyle’s War. (M) 10.55 Escape To The Country. 11.55 Bargain Hunt.

6.30pm Pawn Stars.

7.30 Highway Patrol.

(PG) 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG) 9.30 Caught On Dashcam. (PG) 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 12.30am Storage Wars.

6pm Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE The Wedding Singer. (1998) (M) Adam Sandler. 10.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.30 Jane The Virgin.

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5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers.

6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.30 Midsomer Murders.

(PG) 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. (M) 11.30 Poirot.

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(PG) 10.00 Frasier. (PG) 11.00 Ridiculousness.

(PG) 11.30 Entertainment Tonight.

THURSDAY

7.30pm Children’s Programs. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.20 Children’s Programs.

8.25 Young Sheldon.

8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Children’s Programs. 10.25 Fresh Off The Boat.

6.30pm Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Father Brown. (M) 8.30 Shetland. (M) 11.10 Genius: Einstein.

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6.30pm Pawn Stars.

7.00 AFL Finals Series.

7.30 American Pickers.

8.30 Air Crash Inv. (PG) 9.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop. (MA15+) 10.30 MOVIE Resident Evil: The Final Chapter.

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(2013) (MA15+) Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy. 10.55 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.55 Rugby Heaven. (PG)

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers.

6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 RBT. (PG) 8.30 Emergency.

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SURF REPORT with MWP’s man in the water

Well, peeps, we are fast approaching spring which basically means wind swells – normally onshore or from the north.

My epic Indo trip is now a distant memory, with my therapist encouraging me to keep surfing really small waves in the hope of better days ahead.

I just recently grabbed a 4 X 4. So, Double Island Point trips will be on the menu.

Oh and on an even brighter note, whales are on the move.

Paddling with these gentle giants still makes life pretty bloody special.

Enjoy the small waves!

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